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Out of Special Measures: A Major Milestone for Smith’s Wood Academy

We are incredibly proud to share that following our recent inspection, Smith’s Wood Academy has made significant improvements and is no longer in special measures.  In a recent letter from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, the school was congratulated on this achievement. The letter recognises that the progress made is the

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National Thank A Teacher Day

Today we mark National Thank a Teacher Day—an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary contribution of teachers and school staff across our Trust. At the heart of our mission ’Enriching lives and Transforming futures’ are the people who bring it to life every day in our classrooms. Your commitment, care and

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Principal’s nomination

Steve Huntington has been nominated for Secondary Headteacher of the Year at the Education Awards. Mr Huntington says his nomination for Principal of the Year is recognition of everyone’s contribution to Smith’s Wood Academy’s rapid transformation.  “Three years ago, a nomination such as this would have seemed completely out of

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Bronze DofE

A huge well done to all of our students who took part in the Bronze Practice Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition this weekend.   Throughout the expedition, students demonstrated resilience, teamwork and a positive attitude. They fully embraced the experience, stepping away from technology and immersing themselves in the outdoors,

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Nutrition Workshop

Students in Year 7 and Year 10 recently took part in a hands-on Food and Mood workshop led by Amy Teichman, Head of Nutrition at Alliance in Partnership. The session explored how diet directly impacts mental wellbeing and focus, giving students a clear understanding of the link between nutrition and learning.    The workshop

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Stranger Sagas

Step into worlds where the ordinary twists into the extraordinary. In these bite-sized tales, nothing is quite as it seems – doors lead somewhere unexpected, time slips, shadows whisper and reality bends in surprising ways. Each story captures a flash of mystery, suspense or wonder – from the eerie to

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