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Barnsley Council hands out Year 11 Support Packs to 3,000 young people across the borough
This week, Barnsley Council began delivering Year 11 Support Packs to secondary schools across the borough, which will be distributed to around 3,000 young people, as part of Barnsley Council’s Great Childhoods Ambition Programme.
Ofsted praise for primary school where pupils have ‘excitement and enthusiasm for learning’
Ofsted has praised Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill in its first inspection since the school joined the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022.
Outwood Academy Freeston recognised for commitment to student wellbeing
Outwood Academy Freeston has been recognised as an 'EBSA Friendly School', an achievement that highlights its commitment to supporting students who experience Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
Colleagues and Community Help Chief Executive Principal Exceed Mighty Hike Target
Colleagues across the Outwood Family of Schools are getting behind their Chief Executive Principal, Julie Slater, as she prepares for the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike. Julie has already surpassed her fundraising goal for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising over £1,200, including Gift Aid, smashing her initial pledge of £250.
British Council International School Award success for Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane in Pontefract has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
GCSE Success for Outwood Family of Schools
Students from Outwood schools are celebrating exceptional GCSE results today. Their remarkable resilience and dedication have once again led to outstanding achievements, reflecting the high standards of teaching and learning throughout the Trust.
Family fun day brings Havercroft community together
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green in Havercroft opened its doors to more than 250 members of the community for its annual family fun day.
Post-16 Results Day Success for the Outwood Family
Students and teachers across the Outwood family of schools have been celebrating another successful results day.
Teachers to be trained to help pupils tackle conspiracy belief and online misinformation
A major drive to help pupils navigate the growing threat of online conspiracies, misinformation and disinformation has been launched, thanks to new funding from the Pears Foundation.
Outwood's young writers hone skills in journalism experience
More than 200 students from Outwood family secondary schools have participated in a 'News Day'.