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Tanzila with her A-Level results
Thursday 18th August 2022

This year's A level and BTEC exam-takers have faced unprecedented difficulties due to the pandemic, but their results today leave the network proud. 
Hundreds of students will take up university places or high-quality apprenticeships after achieving fantastic A level and BTEC results.
We are also delighted that 54 students will be awarded bursaries worth more than £760,000, helping them embrace their university experience. We are grateful to our private donors and bursary supporters, including: 

Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) working in Uganda
Wednesday 17th August 2022

This summer, four teachers from two schools will travel to Kenya and Zambia as part of a Fellowship Programme led by (GSF), a former Venture turned independent charity.
The Fellowship Programme aims to foster peer learning and knowledge-sharing between staff and GSFʼs member organisations.

Spencer Steadman
Tuesday 16th August 2022

is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Spencer Steadman Trust, which will help support hundreds of students.
The funding is worth more than £90,000 and will see libraries at in Enfield, and in Portsmouth undergo transformational refurbishment.

ATT graduation 2022
Wednesday 13th July 2022

More than 130 new graduates who have completed their were honoured at a prestigious ceremony at on Friday 8 July.
The teacher training programme, which was rated by Ofsted this year, trained 135 graduates across the year in and partner schools.

 Music Gala 2022
Thursday 7th July 2022

More than 600 students from 33 schools came together for a celebration of music at the famous Barbican Centre on Monday 27 June.
The tenth Music Gala had a packed audience of nearly 1300 guests, including teachers, support staff, families and donors, who were treated to impressive performances by children of all ages and musical abilities.
The theme 'A Night of Hope and Celebration' recognised the current climate and situations we have been living through the past few years.
You can watch the highlights video here:

Teach Portsmouth awards
Monday 20th June 2022

Teachers and support staff from ’s Portsmouth schools were praised for their exceptional work at the Teach Portsmouth Awards.
The Unsung Hero trophy went to ‘master of all trades’ cleaner Stacey Patrick from Dickens Primary Academy. Over the past 18 months, Stacey has been a cook, one-to-one support assistant, a playground buddy, and an extra staff member for trips – all of which are outside her role as a school cleaner.
Laura Berry, Head of School at Dickens, said:

Athletics day runners
Monday 13th June 2022

On Wednesday 8 June schools from across the network came together to compete in the inaugural Athletics Championship.
The day was held at Croydon Sports Arena, where athletes from years 7 and 8 ran, jumped, threw and swung their way through a range of track and field events.
The fixtures included hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, and hammer – as well as a number of track events including relay, 100m, 800m and 1500m.

Peepul classroom
Thursday 9th June 2022

Peepul is transforming student learning across Indian-led government schools by creating classrooms where teachers meaningfully and effectively engage children. The charity has just gained a 'Rethinking Innovation in Education' accolade at the , which recognised Peepul from a cohort of more than 2400 organisations for its impact.
Kruti Bharucha, Founder & CEO of Peepul, shares her journey after a successful spin-out from Ventures.

Sharon Rutherford
Wednesday 8th June 2022

Sharon Rutherford is Head of Maths at Key Stage 3 at  in Hastings. She has overseen the running of  in the school, and as part of this, she has produced the resources for her team to support them in delivering successful lessons. Sharon has utilised technology to drive the students' engagement, which is part of a carefully planned maths curriculum. Sharon's story is part of our #People series.

Platinum Jubilee
Wednesday 1st June 2022

’s 39 schools situated across Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth held festivities to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen becoming the first Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, 70 years of service.
Before the end of half term, schools held assemblies looking at the life of The Queen and how society had changed during her reign.
Students also enjoyed tea parties and street parties to celebrate this momentous occasion.

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