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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 18h

Today is #WorldMenopauseDay

Here at the #OutwoodFamily, we have a dedicated #menopause policy & menopause champions based in our academies.

We also provide specialised training for line managers to ensure that we are supporting our colleagues 💜

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 1d

Launch your career with a T-Level! 🚀

Our Post 16 centres offer a range of T-Levels that aren't just a qualification—they're a direct path to the world of work! 💜

Developed with employers, these 2-year courses give you the skills industries actually need.

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#TLevelsWeek

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 2d

Children at Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green spent #WorldMentalHealthDay spreading joy in their community with #RandomActsofKindness

Read all about it:
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#OutwoodFamily #HelloYellow 💛

Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 3d

#TLevelsWeek - don't just study — do! 💜

Our Post 16 centres offer a range of T-Levels, giving you the skills, knowledge, & confidence to succeed!

Our T-Levels in Animal Care, Health & Engineering offer access to specialist equipment that turn your passion into a profession!

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 4d

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We're incredibly proud of our #OutThere initiative, which has successfully connected our students, staff, families, and communities this summer!

Discover more here:
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#OutwoodFamily💜

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 5d

It's #TLevelsWeek!

Did you know every T-Level includes an industry placement? This year, our Year 2 T-Level students will get a taste of what a real career is like!

Interested in taking a course that blends classroom learning with an industry placement?

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#OutwoodFamily💜

Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 8d

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Today, the #OutwoodFamily is supporting the Young Minds #HelloYellow campaign.

To support our children, our Mental Wellbeing website provides a range of services available to them and their parents:

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#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 9d

Former @riverside.outwood.com student, Abdul, has started life at Eton College!

He said: "I’m already meeting new people, getting involved beyond the classroom and settling in well. I’m looking forward to making the most of what Eton offers over the next two years.

Full story:
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Former Outwood Academy Riverside student starts life at prestigious Eton College — Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Middlesbrough teen, Abdul Bazina, has embarked on his post-16 journey at Eton College after receiving the Orwell Award, a full scholarship that provides full boarding while he studies for his…

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 10d

This summer, students from 17 schools across the #OutwoodFamily spent 4 weeks in Cambodia with Camps International! 🌏

They participated in environmental work and community initiatives and also obtained open water diving certifications! 🤿

Find out more:
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 11d

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You can now apply for postgraduate #TeacherTraining courses starting in 2026! 🎊

Provider course code:
(1GV) - NIoT@Outwood Grange Academies Trust

Start your teaching career with the #OutwoodFamily💜 and @natinstteaching.bsky.social!

Apply here:
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 12d

Emotionally Based School Avoidance - the article explains it in more detail 💟

Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 12d

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@oie.outwood.com has been awarded Institutional Member Status by the Chartered College of Teaching, a designation recognising the institution’s commitment to professional learning and evidence-informed practice!

Read all about it:
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#OutwoodFamily #CPD

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 14d

Last week, @haydock.outwood.com welcomed St Helens North MP David Baines and members of the local community to a vital #SEND forum. 💜

The event provided an essential opportunity for families, carers, and professionals to share their personal experiences.

📰: St Helens Star

St Helens North MP hosts forum on Special Education Needs

A RECENT forum on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system was organised by St Helens North MP David Baines and held at Outwood…

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 15d

Year 11 students from Outwood Academy Foxhills spent National Manufacturing Day at British Steel, discovering the wide range of careers available in the industry!

Find out more:
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#OutwoodFamily #Careers 💜

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Outwood Careers @outwood.careers · 16d

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨

ℹ️ School Standards & Improvement Partner
📍Outwood Grange Academies Trust
🗓️ 3 Oct

Apply here:
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#OutwoodFamily💜 | #SchoolJobs | #EducationJobs |

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 16d

Work is now underway on the long-awaited, permanent school building for @riverside.outwood.com.

The milestone was marked by an official groundbreaking ceremony on 1 October.

The new building is set to open its doors in 2027.

Read all about it:
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#OutwoodFamily 💜

Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 17d

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We're so proud of the incredible community contributions our students have made this summer through the #OutThere initiative!

Our students have been making a real difference, from visiting care homes to participating in litter-picking activities.

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#OutwoodFamily💜

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 18d

📢 You can now search for postgraduate #TeacherTraining courses starting in 2026!

Our provider course code is 1GV - NIoT @ Outwood Grange Academies Trust.

Search for our programmes here:
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1️⃣ week to go until applications open! ⏰

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 19d

☕ A BREW WITH... ☕

We catch up with an #OutwoodFamily💜 colleague each month to learn more about them!

This month, we have a milky coffee (plus a little sweetener) with Amie Wood-Pickering, our Community Executive Assistant!

Read it here:
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 22d

Today is #NationalTADay! 🙌

Thanks to all of our incredible Teaching Assistants! 🌟

Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated. You bring joy, learning, and a touch of magic to our classrooms every day 💜

#NationalTADay #OutwoodFamily

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 23d

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We're all caked out in the office!

This morning, we held our Macmillan Coffee Morning, a great opportunity for our support staff to come together and catch up across departments over a brew!

So far, we've raised over £275!

#charity #fundraising

Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 24d

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Last week, we launched the High Potential Leadership Programme! The programme adopts a holistic approach to leadership development, catering to aspiring leaders across all levels.

📰 Find out more:
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@oie.outwood.com #OutwoodFamily #CPD #Leadership

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 25d

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Hear from some of our teams about how they have contributed to their communities this summer through the #OutThere initiative!

Watch the full video here:
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#OutwoodFamily💜

Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 26d

Today, we've announced our partnership with @hpfoundation.bsky.social which will support and enhance our students' personal development curriculum by integrating the foundation’s Game Plan resources into our provision, empowering young people to build crucial life skills💡💜

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust @outwood.com · 28d

This week, Barnsley Council handed out Year 11 Support Packs to students at @shafton.outwood.com !

The packs will be distributed across the borough to around 3,000 young people, as part of the council’s Great Childhoods Ambition Programme.

Read all about it:
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#OutwoodFamily

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