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Nuffield Foundation awards £2.4m grant to National Institute of Teaching-led project to revolutionise teacher development
The Nuffield Foundation has awarded £2.4m to the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) for an innovative five-year project targeting teacher preparation and development.
Outwood Primary Academy Alne Achieves Inclusive School Award
There is a strong inclusive ethos across Outwood Primary Academy Alne and both pupil and staff wellbeing are fully embedded and shape all aspects of school life
Gold accreditation for OGAT teacher
Hannah Tomlinson, Associate Director of Religious Education & Personal Development at Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), has achieved Gold Teacher Ambassador status after completing the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme.
New Barnsley chocolate factory holds golden ticket for careers in STEM
A new chocolate factory is set to open its doors in Barnsley to inspire and educate the next generation of UK manufacturing engineers.
Student inspired by letter from Sir David Attenborough
Budding poet Ruby Fielding, 13, says she is ‘absolutely thrilled’ after receiving a handwritten letter from Sir David Attenborough.
Leeds United recognise local community heroes
As part of the English Football League (EFL) Community Weekends campaign, Leeds United welcomed four local community heroes to Thorp Arch to present them with a shirt and certificate by first-team players Liam Cooper, Pascal Struijk, Ethan Ampadu and Glen Kamara. The four were also invited to attend Leeds United’s fixture against Preston North End at Elland Road on Sunday 21 January.
National Taekwondo success for Outwood Academy Ripon student
Saharnaz Zarifi, 11, is celebrating after securing three medals at the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships.
Applications Encouraged for Paid Teaching Internship Programme
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has opened the application process for its Teaching Internship Programme for 2024.
The three-week programme, now in its seventh year, will run in June and July and is a paid programme with each intern receiving £900 for their participation and work.
OGAT to host Twilight Recruitment Event - 18 January 2024
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is hosting a twilight recruitment event on Thursday 18 January at Outwood Academy Adwick, located on Windmill Balk Lane, Doncaster. The event will take place from 4 pm to 7 pm, with colleagues from Outwood Academy Adwick, Outwood Academy City Fields and the wider Trust on-site to discuss current job opportunities.
Outwood Academy Bydales Achieves Flagship Status
Outwood Academy Bydales has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Flagship status.