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A determined schoolgirl whose life was ‘turned upside down’ after the tragic loss of her mum has been acknowledged for her exceptional progress and willingness to change despite the significant challenges she has faced. 

A 13-year-old student hailed as an exceptional leader within her entire school community was among the inspiring young people whose qualities shone through at Nottinghamshire Police’s prestigious Nxt Gen Awards ceremony.

A group of Year 7 pupils has seen their creative vision travel over 9,000 miles to the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. The flag, designed by students Bobby Baggeley, Jude Gibson, Joseph Booth, and Thomas Lewis at �ԹϺ��� Academy Hindley, has successfully reached the continent as part of the UK Polar Network’s (UKPN) “Antarctic Flags” initiative.

�ԹϺ��� (OGAT) is expanding its international partnership with the Global School Alliance (GSA), marking a new era of global citizenship for students across the regions it serves.

Parents and school leaders are celebrating the continued success of a uniform recycling scheme designed to tackle the rising cost of living and protect the planet. Formerly known as RE:FORM, the newly rebranded RE:WEAR scheme, run by uniform provider Trutex, collects pre-loved school clothes, refurbishes them to "as-new" condition, and resells them at a discount of up to 50%.

Three members of staff and a parent are preparing to lace up their running shoes for this weekend's Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Leeds Half Marathon. The group of four is running to raise vital funds for ‘�ԹϺ��� Out There,’ an award-winning initiative that empowers students to lead transformative community action projects.

Students and staff from �ԹϺ��� Academy Riverside have had a hard hat tour of the school’s new site in Middlehaven.

The Student Parliament at �ԹϺ��� Academy Danum has secured a major investment to transform student wellbeing. 

�ԹϺ��� (OGAT) has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors, following a record-breaking number of nominations. The family of schools is in the running for the title of Trust of the Year – 10 schools or more.

55 students from �ԹϺ��� Grange Academy were part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title. The record for the Most backing dancers to a singer is 1,123, achieved by Pro-Excel, Bradford Bulls RLFC, Sigala and Shanice Steele in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, on 20 March 2026.

The �ԹϺ��� Family of Schools has announced that YPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector buying organisations, will continue its support of the �ԹϺ��� “Out There” programme for the second consecutive year, stepping up as headline sponsor.

Year 8 students from �ԹϺ��� Academy Freeston in Normanton, and �ԹϺ��� Academy Shafton in Barnsley, are celebrating after being named as Regional Finalists for the Big Ideas Programme, a national STEM and enterprise competition run by Solutions for the Planet.

�ԹϺ��� hosted its annual Dance Showcase on Tuesday 24 March at CAST, Doncaster, bringing together over 200 students from 15 academies for an unforgettable evening of creativity, collaboration and outstanding performance.

A school robotics club, the Robograngers, has won the 'Control Award' at the FIRST Tech Challenge Yorkshire regional competition. The team consisted of 10 students from �ԹϺ��� Grange Academy, ranging from Years 8 to 10.

Work is now officially underway on the brand-new �ԹϺ��� Academy Kirkby school building. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place on Monday, March 23, signals a new chapter for the school community, as the academy begins its transition from 1970s-era structures to a world-class educational facility.

�ԹϺ��� Primary Academy Woodlands has been officially named as a Lead School for the Department for Education’s (DfE) new Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) Reception Networks programme.

To celebrate World Book Day, �ԹϺ��� Primary Academy Newstead Green delivered an ambitious range of community outreach activities and intergenerational storytelling that benefited the local community, from toddlers at local family hubs to retirees at parish coffee mornings.

A brand-new, industry-standard T-Level Health suite has been completed at �ԹϺ��� Academy Newbold. The state-of-the-art facility is a significant investment in the future of healthcare education for students in Chesterfield, providing them with access to clinical-grade equipment and real-world simulation environments.

Students from �ԹϺ��� Academy City Fields have debuted their original performance, 'Home', following a six-week after-school theatre project that has enabled them to explore identity and belonging. 

Last week, �ԹϺ��� Grange Academy hosted a community iftar dinner for more than 170 members of the school community to celebrate and acknowledge students and their families who were fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.