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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Trustees’ Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to the amazing trustees at Westcountry Schools Trust. Your dedication, guidance, and passion help shape our schools, support our staff, and inspire our students to achieve their best. 🌟
#ThankYouTrustees #StrongerTogether

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · 10d

Half-term is underway across the WeST family and what a well-deserved break it is! 🌟
We’re so proud of our students’ achievements and so thankful for our incredible staff’s dedication and care. Enjoy the rest, everyone you’ve earned it! #WeST #HalfTerm

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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · 23d

✨A fantastic day for languages at Coombe Dean School! We were thrilled to welcome Alice Harrison, MFL Subject Lead at Oak National Academy, to Coombe Dean School today as part of a research visit exploring how Oak MFL resources are being adapted and implemented in classrooms!📚💬

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · 23d

Yesterday, we had a fantastic day of Read Write Inc. training - learning, sharing & refining our phonics practice together. Every session brings new confidence & consistency to how we teach reading. Thank you to our organisers and facilitators for such an engaging session!

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Oct 7

Today we welcomed our second year ECTs for Conference 3 of Early Career Framework in partnership with @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social Institute!🎉
This conference focused on the importance of professional development and sustained wellbeing.👏🌟
#westcountryschoolstrust #ambition #earlycareerteachers

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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Sep 26

👏 Over the past two days, our Deputy CEO Nat represented Westcountry Schools Trust at MATPN South West, where he delivered the closing keynote: “Inclusion in Action: How MATs Can Transform SEND Provision.” #Send #InclusionInAction #matpn #westcountryschoolstrust

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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Sep 25

Join Our Team: WeST Governance Officer Opportunity

Westcountry Schools Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic and dedicated individual to take on the role of Governance Officer.

🔗To learn more or apply, please click the link below.

mynewterm.com/jobs/3547/ED...

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Sep 24

📢Calling EYFS leaders! NPQ for Early Years Leadership is here! 🎉

⭐Become an expert in early years education.
⭐Train around your schedule with our ‘little and often’ delivery
⭐Evidence informed professional development.

✅ Apply now: www.ambition.org.uk/programmes/n...

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Sep 12

A very busy week at WeST HQ filled with so much productivity!📚🥳

This week we have hosted Read Write Inc Training, Joint Headteachers Meeting, NPQH, NPQSL,ITT conferences and Safeguarding Training!📚

A massive thank you to everyone who attended/hosted these meetings. 🎉👏

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚀A powerful start to the year at our Trust Primary Conference!
With NGRT & YARC diagnostics and fluency interventions, we're unlocking the power of reading, ensuring every child reads at or above age level.💚
#WeST2025 #ReadingMatters #StrongerTogether #EveryChildEverySchool

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Sep 5

📚 New term. New goals. Same unwavering support.
Welcome back to our students, staff & families across the Trust—let’s make this a term to remember! 💫
#BackToSchool #TrustWide #TogetherWeThrive

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Sep 1

Teachers and school leaders Thinking about your development?
Register your interest for one of the following programmes:
NPQ Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)
NPQ Headship (NPQH)
NPQ Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
NPQ for SENDCos (NPQSENCo)
Sign up here: Register your interest in our NPQs
shorturl.at/dqf5P

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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Aug 22

Two Weeks to Go📚
Summer’s not over yet—but we’re nearly there.🕤
Time to get ready, recharge, and start thinking about what’s next. Let’s head into the new term with confidence.💥
#WeST #summer #schoolstrust #backtoschool

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎓 GCSE Results Day 2025 🎉
Huge congratulations to all students receiving their results today! Your hard work and resilience have paid off. Whatever your next step—college, sixth form, or beyond—we’re proud of you! 👏
#GCSEResults #ClassOf2025

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎓 Huge congratulations to all WeST students on your A-level results! Your resilience, hard work & determination have paid off. Whether you're off to uni, an apprenticeship or new adventures – we’re so proud of you! 👏 Thanks to all staff & families too! #ALevelResults2025

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 21

Westcountry Schools Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual with vision, energy and integrity to fill the role of WeST Governance Officer.

🔗 For more information, please click on the link below:
mynewterm.com/jobs/3547/ED...

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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 21

Happy Summer Holidays! ☀️🦀
School’s out! Huge thanks to our amazing WeST students & staff — you’ve made us so proud.
Special shout-out to Year 6s heading to secondary school — good luck! 🌟
Enjoy the break! 💛 #WeST #SummerVibes #EndOfTerm

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 18

SUMMER SPRINT SERIES 🥳☀️

For our final post for the Summer Sprint Series 2025, we have Rob Haring our CEO! Rob has shared this incredible inspirational quote, and we believe this is a perfect way to round up this series!👏

#summer #schoolstrust #strongertogether #SummerSprint

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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 17

PART 8 - SUMMER SPRINT SERIES ☀️🌸

Coming close to the finale now - we have Peter Gregory our Chief Financial Officer! 🥳

This incredible quote highlights that - events and circumstances aren’t inherently good or bad. It’s our thoughts that assign those labels.🧠☀️✨

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 15

SUMMER SPRINT SERIES ☀️👟

Part 7 of our Summer Sprint Series!☀️

We now have Sue Costello our Director of Primary Education!🌟

This quote highlights the importance of empathy, kindness, and authenticity.👏🌟
#westcountryschoolstrust#schoolstrust#StrongerTogether #summervibes#summerprints

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 14

SUMMER SPRINT SERIES ☀️
👟Part 6 of our Summer Sprint Series!☀️Next, we have Pete Spreadborough our Head of Projects!🌟
This quote reminds us that adaptability is vital. 👏🌟
#WeST #schoolstrust #StrongerTogether #Summer #SummerSprint

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 9

SUMMER SPRINT SERIES ☀️👟

Part 5 of our Summer Sprint Series!☀️

Next, we have Mark Bullard our Director of Estates!🌟

This quote highlights that leadership is always best through influence and not force!👏🌟
#schoolstrust #StrongerTogether #westcountryschoolstrust

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 4

SUMMER SPRINT SERIES ☀️👟

Part 4 of our Summer Sprint Series!☀️

Next, we have Joss Davis our Director of People!🌟

This quote is about placing team goals above personal glory and recognising that true victory comes from collaboration, not individual achievement.👏🌟
#summer

Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 2

🎉 Huge congratulations to Cohort 1 on successfully completing the Deputy Headteacher Development Programme this year! Your commitmentand passion for driving educational excellence have been inspiring. 👏
We’re proud to have supported your journey!
#LeadershipDevelopment

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Westcountry Schools Trust @westcountryst.bsky.social · Jul 1

SUMMER SPRINT SERIES ☀️👟

Next, we have Nat Parnell our Deputy Chief Executive Officer!🌟

This quote is a reminder to slow down and notice the quiet, meaningful work that happens before the visible success.👏🌟