What we’ve learnt (so far)
Today, we are working with around 30 schools and trusts across the country—from Teeside in the North East to Newquay in the South West—and, although it is early days for many partners, new models and signs of deeper integration into communities are starting to emerge.
How The Ravensbourne School is bringing the outside in
Leaders at The Ravensbourne School in Bromley are taking a proactive approach to support students and their families. By deeply engaging with the local community, the school aims to address challenges and improve outcomes. Learn how their early forays in this work are starting to make a difference.
How King’s Oak Academy is working in partnership to restore trust
On the outskirts of Bristol, King's Oak Academy has ambitions to be the school of choice—not convenience—within its local community. Read about the work they’re doing to restructure the school to embed belonging, restore fractured school-community relationships and working in partnership with the local authority to secure improved provision for the whole community.
How CELT is increasing community capacity through the Bodmin Revival CIC
Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) has partnered with the Bodmin Town Team to increase the institutional capacity needed to revitalise Bodmin’s town centre. Recognising the need for a unified approach, they are exploring the viability of establishing a Community Interest Company (CIC) to develop people and places simultaneously—repurposing vacant units in the town centre for educational and creative purposes.
How Holyrood Academy is bridging gaps and building futures
Holyrood Academy in Chard, Somerset, is demonstrating how schools can play a vital role in developing a joined-up, local response to improve children’s outcomes.