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We are Woodland- December 2024 Edition
18th Dec 2024Welcome to the 4th edition of our Trust 'We are Woodland' newsletter. Take a delve into this Autumn edition to find out what we have been up to across our Trust!
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We Achieve the Good Future Foundation AI Quality Mark!
25th Oct 2024Woodland Academy Trust Achieves the Good Future Foundation AI Quality Mark We are proud to announce our achievement as the first academy trust to be awarded the Good Future Foundation AI Quality Mark, recognising our commitment to structured, safe, and impactful use of AI tools across our schools. This significant accomplishment recognises our dedication to establishing a robust and structured approach for responsibly and effectively integrating AI into our educational environment. The Good Future Foundation's AI Quality Mark, awarded in Bronze, Silver, and Gold categories, requires schools to demonstrate purposeful engagement with key aspects of AI integration. This rigorous process ensures that AI tools are implemented with clear intention and safety measures, aligning with each school’s mission to provide quality, innovative education.
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Willow Bank Pupil Achievements: Bexley Music Scholarship
7th Oct 2024Willow Bank Primary are extremely proud to announce that two of their talented pupils, Kinfe and Nife, have been awarded prestigious four-year scholarships from Bexley Music! This incredible opportunity will allow them to further develop their instrumental skills and knowledge. Kinfe and Nife are multi-instrumentalists, already proficient in playing both the piano and trumpet. With their dedication and passion for music, we are confident that they will make the most of this chance to grow as musicians.
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Woodland Academy Trust one of 23 MATs leading the way with pathfinding Artificial Intelligence report
19th Sep 2024Woodland Academy Trust one of 23 MATs leading the way with pathfinding Artificial Intelligence report On 18 September 2024, a team of 23 Multi-Academy Trusts from across England published a pathfinding report setting out a 10 point guidance framework for those leading AI in schools, and a set of 29 practical recommendations for school system leaders. Woodland Academy Trust was part of a team of multi-academy trusts representing 413 schools, 250,000 students and 32,00 staff, with other MATs including Oasis Community Learning, Bourne Education Trust, LEO Academy Trust, United Learning, Woodland Academy Trust, David Ross Education Trust, E-ACT, Great Schools Trust, King Edward VI Foundation, L.E.A.D Academy Trust, Maritime Academy Trust, Prince Albert Community Trust, Rainbow Academy Trust, Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, RGS Worcester Family of Schools, The Arthur Terry Academy Trust, Galileo Academy Trust and the Warwick Schools Foundation. Over the last academic year, the group worked together through a series of in-person workshops and virtual learning lunches, with contributions from Professor Rose Luckin, Baroness Martha Lane Fox, Professor Sugata Mitra, Professor Sanjay Sarma, Professor Miles Berry, Sir Anthony Seldon, Erika Twani, John Murphy, Dan Fitzpatrick, Dina Foster, David Weston, and Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith. Provocations touched upon considerations ranging from contemporary thinking about what it means to be a teacher in the AI age, through to the organisational leadership of schools and trusts.
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Peareswood Primary has been designated an Apple Distinguished School!
13th Sep 2024We are pleased to announce that Peareswood Primary School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. The school has been recognised for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence using technology. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning. Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals.
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We host our AImpowerEd Conference!
5th Sep 2024On Tuesday 3rd September, we proudly hosted our AImpowerED Conference, bringing together staff from across the Trust and external attendees to explore AI’s transformative role in education. The event was a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, skill-building, and meaningful networking. We had incredible experts who delivered insightful keynote presentations and hands-on workshops, sparking collaboration and driving innovation. Their passion and expertise are helping to shape the future of education, leadership, and community, empowering us to adapt and embrace the impact of AI.
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Podcast:AI in Education: Bridging Possibilities and Practicalities
30th Aug 2024Tune in to the Latest Episode of Sync's empowerEd podcast: AI in Education: Bridging Possibilities and Practicalities We're excited to share that our Director of Education and Trust Digital Development Lead recently appeared on Sync's empowerEd podcast. In this episode, we discuss how we're harnessing the power of AI to transform learning experiences and streamline workflows within our Trust. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation—grab a cup of tea and choose to watch or listen to AI in Education: Bridging Possibilities and Practicalities. Watch here:
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We are Woodland- Summer Edition
24th Jul 2024Welcome to the 3rd edition of our Trust 'We are Woodland' newsletter. Take a delve into this Summer edition to find out what we have been up to across our Trust!
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Knockhall Primary School Celebrates New Regeneration Project - ‘GROWING TOGETHER’
15th Jul 2024The community of Knockhall Primary School recently celebrated the opening of their newly developed regeneration project Growing Together areas; a project inspired by the school’s own pupils. The initiative, led by the children's creative ideas, has seen the transformation of an old garden and an overgrown pond into vibrant, educational spaces. The project began with the school’s pupils who submitted imaginative design ideas for improving the garden and pond area. Inspired by their artwork, the Woodland Academy Trust Trustee Sue Butterfill, Headteacher Miss Yiannadji, the school’s Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) led by Lauren Longfield and the Local Academy Committee led by Carol Gale, collaborated together to bring this project to fruition.
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Global EdTech Awards 2024
21st Jun 2024We are thrilled that our team received awards at the Global EdTech Awards 2024 last night! Congratulations to our Trust Digital Development Lead Dan Davies and Peareswood Primary Headteacher Carla Ferla for receiving these well deserved recognitions! If you would like to more about our digital journey, visit our Apple Regional Training Centre page on our website to get in touch with us!
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- 25th We Achieve the Good Future Foundation AI Quality Mark!
- 7th Willow Bank Pupil Achievements: Bexley Music Scholarship
- 19th Woodland Academy Trust one of 23 MATs leading the way with pathfinding Artificial Intelligence report
- 13th Peareswood Primary has been designated an Apple Distinguished School!
- 5th We host our AImpowerEd Conference!
- 24th We are Woodland- Summer Edition
- 15th Knockhall Primary School Celebrates New Regeneration Project - ‘GROWING TOGETHER’
- 10th 3rd September AI in education conference-join us!
- 2nd Meet our new Chief Finance and Operations Officer
- 26th Hosting leaders from Denmark to share digital development insights.
- 16th Watch our new Trust video!
- 3rd Peareswood Primary holds tree planting event to help combat pollution.