https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk%2Fnews%2D1%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:26 GMT Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:26 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/rend-notts-26 Join us for an evening of inspirational speakers, networking and a meal at the Racial Equity Network Dinner. 

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:56:15 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/rend-notts-26 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/mock-trial-experience-brings-realworld-advocacy-to-creative-education-trust-students Students across Creative Education Trust were given an unforgettable insight into the world of criminal law as they took part in our first trust‑wide mock trial experience, delivered in partnership with The Kalisher Trust. Held at Wrenn School and Bulwell Academy, the two  events immersed Year 10 students in a fully simulated courtroom environment, complete with evidence bundles, defence strategies and practising barristers by their side.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:26 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/mock-trial-experience-brings-realworld-advocacy-to-creative-education-trust-students https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/growing-great-teachers-a-collaborative-early-career-teacher-programme-with-ambition-institute This academic year marked the launch of our trust‑wide Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP), designed in close partnership with Ambition Institute and delivered by expert colleagues from across Creative Education Trust. Since the introduction of the national Early Career Framework, our focus has been clear: to offer new teachers a consistent, empowering induction experience grounded in collaboration, high‑quality development, and our values of ambition, equity and opportunity.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:44:52 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/latest-news/growing-great-teachers-a-collaborative-early-career-teacher-programme-with-ambition-institute https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/two-cet-schools-recognised-nationally-for-exceptional-outcomes Two schools within Creative Education Trust have received letters of congratulations from the Secretary of State for Education following the publication of national performance data for 2024/25.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:43:35 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/two-cet-schools-recognised-nationally-for-exceptional-outcomes https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/creative-education-trust-launches-stem-on-track-programme Creative Education Trust is proud to announce the launch of STEM on Track, an innovative programme from Espire Education that brings science, technology, engineering and maths to life for students in the most exciting way possible.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:14:28 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/creative-education-trust-launches-stem-on-track-programme https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/a-letter-to-tomorrow-voices-of-courage-and-conviction Creative Education Trust students demonstrated the power of their words at the twelfth annual Public Speaking Competition, held in the magnificent Leicester Guildhall—a venue steeped in history and grandeur. 

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:28:27 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/a-letter-to-tomorrow-voices-of-courage-and-conviction https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/a-night-of-recognition-creative-education-trust-awards-2025 On 19 November, Creative Education Trust hosted its annual Awards Evening at Dunston Hall, Norwich, bringing together Headteachers, Principals, and colleagues from across our schools to celebrate an exceptional year of achievement.

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 08:30:03 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/a-night-of-recognition-creative-education-trust-awards-2025 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/remembrance-25 This week, our schools came together to mark Remembrance Day, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve. 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:46:13 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/remembrance-25 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/six-creative-education-trust-schools-honoured-in-the-2025-edurio-awards We are delighted to announce that six schools within Creative Education Trust have been recognised in the 2025 Edurio Awards, which celebrate excellence in education across the country.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:29:35 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/six-creative-education-trust-schools-honoured-in-the-2025-edurio-awards https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/class-of-25 Today, Year 11 students across the country—and in each of the eleven secondary schools in our network—are receiving their exam results. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, resilience, and ambition they’ve shown throughout the exam season and in the months leading up to it.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:04:03 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/class-of-25 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/meet-some-of-our-year-13-results-day-success-stories Today (Thursday 14 August), our Sixth Form students are collecting their results and unlocking the next stage of their journeys.

We are incredibly proud of our school leavers, and wish them the very best with their next steps. You can meet some of them below.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:48:47 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/meet-some-of-our-year-13-results-day-success-stories https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-national-conference-25 From the Norfolk coast to Milton Keynes, from Coventry to Stoke-on-Trent, over 100 colleagues from across Creative Education Trust came together for a landmark two-day national conference at Staverton Park. This inspiring event marked the launch of our new 2025–2030 strategy: Unified Purpose. Empowered People.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:59:28 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-national-conference-25 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/children-as-young-as-three-exhibit-matisse-inspired-artwork-at-historic-delapr-abbey In a vibrant celebration of creativity and early childhood development, children as young as three showcased their artwork at the prestigious Delapré Abbey in Northampton this summer, in June. 

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:17:32 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/children-as-young-as-three-exhibit-matisse-inspired-artwork-at-historic-delapr-abbey https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/lynn-grove-steplab Lynn Grove Academy has been officially recognised as a Steplab Coaching Hub School for 2025–26. 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:14:13 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news-1/news-archive/lynn-grove-steplab https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/rend-north-ants-25 On Friday, 9 May, Creative Education Trust proudly hosted REND Northampton — our first Racial Equity Network Dinner — and what an evening it was.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 10:42:45 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/rend-north-ants-25 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=127 At the start of December, we celebrated our tenth annual Trust Shakespeare festival with four ambitious productions.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 10:25:28 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=127 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=126 Our students demonstrate the power of their words at the eleventh annual Creative Education Trust Sixth Form Public Speaking Prize.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 10:26:07 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=126 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=125 The board of Creative Education Trust (CET) is today announcing that Nicole McCartney has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the trust. Currently Director of Education at CET, Nicole will take up post in September 2025, as Marc Jordan steps down after 15 years at the helm.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 10:26:41 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=125 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=124 Marc Jordan announces retirement after 15 years at the helm of CET.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:03:37 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=124 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=123 This year's winners of the Primary Poetry Prize are announced at live London final

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 12:06:23 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=123 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=122 As MATs grow, and the levels of accountability for the support they offer rise, more are having to explicitly structure and systematise their school improvement model.

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 12:06:52 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=122 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=121 Continuing to be excellent examples of how collaboration and hard work can pay off, our young musicians performed beautifully at their end of project performance.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:04:18 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=121 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=120 Our pupils in years 3 and 4 show us what's important to them as part of our first Primary Art Prize.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 10:27:08 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=120 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=119 The future looks bright as we congratulate the finalists and winners of this year's Day of Change.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 17:32:47 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=119 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=117 As we leave 2023 behind, we look ahead to some of the great opportunities for pupils and staff coming up at the start of 2024.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:01:31 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=117 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=116 Happy holidays to all pupils, colleagues, and friends of Creative Education Trust.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:20:12 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=116 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=115 The final event for our annual cross-Trust Sixth Form Prizes saw impassioned speeches from eight of our exceptional young people, and rewarded two students for their public speaking and essay writing prowess.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 17:33:14 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=115 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=114 Ten Creative Education Trust schools put their spin on Shakespeare over two day festival.

]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 16:58:53 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=114 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=113 We are delighted to present the cross-Trust Choir of 2024!

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:34:37 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=113 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=112 Ever thought of setting up a school allotment but unsure of where to start? Julia Mottershead, Teacher of Art and Food Studies at Thistley Hough Academy, shares her key tips for partnership development, community engagement, and the importance of pupils gaining essential life skills.

]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 16:08:33 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=112 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=111 Creative Education Trust is thrilled to announce the extension of its partnership with The Student Voice, a leading provider of contextual safeguarding tools for education settings.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:37:56 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=111 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=110 The final of the Creative Education Trust Debate Prize 2023 rounded out our year of cross-Trust competition, with the powerful voices of our year 9 students taking centre stage.

]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 17:04:26 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=110 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=108 This year's Primary Poetry Prize resulted in a fantastic final celebrating our young writers and recitalists.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:19:56 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=108 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=107 Students from across Creative Education Trust learn about creating meaning in art and design on a special trip to London.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:23:48 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=107 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=106 Trust Alumni network gets an insider view of Thistley Hough's latest student-led social action initiative.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:23:22 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=106 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=104 As part of Future First's #SchoolsAlumniWeek, we're interviewing five former Creative Education Trust students to raise awareness of the importance of role models in schools. 

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:38:54 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=104 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=105 As part of Future First's #SchoolsAlumniWeek, we're interviewing five former Creative Education Trust students to raise awareness of the importance of role models in schools. 

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 11:28:49 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=105 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=103 As part of Future First's #SchoolsAlumniWeek, we're interviewing five former Creative Education Trust students to raise awareness of the importance of role models in schools. 

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 11:29:17 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=103 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=102 As part of Future First's #SchoolsAlumniWeek, we're interviewing five former Creative Education Trust students to raise awareness of the importance of role models in schools. 

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 11:29:48 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=102 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=101 As part of Future First's #SchoolsAlumniWeek, we're interviewing five former Creative Education Trust students to raise awareness of the importance of role models in schools. 

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 11:30:22 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=101 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=100 The 5th year of our annual Day of Change once again saw primary pupils sharing inspirational and world changing ideas. 

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:38:38 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=100 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=99 On Tuesday 24 January sixth formers from Wrenn, Weavers and Abbeyfield came together to develop key employability skills with the support of alumni and Future First.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:15:05 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=99 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=97 .A new publication celebrates the diverse and vibrant communities of Creative Education Trust.

]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2023 13:06:49 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=97 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=96 Winners of the Creative Education Trust Festive card competition revealed.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:15:40 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=96 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=95 On Thursday 8 December 2022 students across our sixth forms met at the Guildhall in Leicester for the sixth form prize final.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:35:47 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=95 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=93 A year's worth of cross-Trust student opportunities have been compiled in a special version of Connected magazine.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:35:31 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=93 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=94 We join the nation in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her years of service and duty to the country are an example to us all and her loss will be greatly felt.

]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 23:48:39 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=94 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=92 We look back on the first year of our alumni network, and the start of our collaboration with Future First.

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:30:44 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=92 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=91 Find out about Creative Education Trust's first debate competition, involving year 9 students across our schools. 

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:06:36 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=91 https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89 Creative Education Trust has partnered with Nurole, the leading board-level hiring platform, to find two Non-Executive Directors.

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:41:36 GMT https://www.creativeeducationtrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89