Year 10’s Dive into Future Careers at Alpha-PET Futures Fair! “The future is now!” That was the buzz today, as Year 10 students from The Discovery Academy, The Excel Academy, Moorside High School, and students from The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College had a brilliant time checking out future careers at the Alpha-PET Futures…
Unlock Your Future with the Associate Teacher Apprenticeship Route! 🎓 Are you passionate about teaching? Do you want to make a difference in the classroom and inspire the next generation of learners? If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity just for you! The Alpha Academies Trust, in partnership with the University…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 takes place from 3rd to 9th February 2025, with the theme “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.” Organised by the charity Place2Be, the initiative encourages children and young people to explore self-awareness and understand how this can help build resilience, confidence, and personal growth. This year,…
✨ Exciting News! ✨ Alpha Academies Trust & Potteries Educational Trust are teaming up to create a stronger, more cohesive educational community across Stoke & Staffordshire! Together, we aim to create a partnership that supports young people and strengthens local networks! 💼📚✨ Our Shared Vision This partnership is designed to: Strengthen relationships among educational institutions.…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Alpha Academies Trust! Wishing you a joyful festive season and a wonderful year ahead. Best wishes, The Alpha Academies Trust Team
Why Apply for the Alpha SCITT Program? Hear from Our Trainees! Are you considering a career in teaching? Wondering where to begin or what program will truly set you up for success? Look no further than the Alpha SCITT Program! Our program isn’t just about training you to be a teacher; it’s about empowering you…
ThriveON – Autumn/Winter 2024
Ready to take the next step in your career? Become part of our Forward-Thinking Trust and help shape the future of education in North Staffordshire. The Alpha SCITT programme is your opportunity to train, earn, and make a real impact! What’s on offer: Bursaries up to £30,000 for eligible subjects (Computing, Maths, Science, Engineering). Eligibility:…
Are you looking for something to do before the hustle and bustle of Christmas time. Why not come and join them for some christmas 🎅🏻 craft.
Join Adult Learning Stoke on the 9th December, check out their page for more information!
Attendance Team Mrs S.Reece – Head of Pastoral Care Mrs D.Brock – Senior Administration Officer More information at: https://holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/about-us/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Miss C.Thomas – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs S.Reece – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead More information at: https://holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/safeguarding/ External Help
Attendance Team Mrs G.Bourne – Attendance Officer Miss A.Sheeran – Attendance and Welfare Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs C.Sherratt – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs E.Hindle – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs C.Fairclough – Safeguarding Officer Mrs S.Green – Child Criminal Exploitation, Gangs & Youth Violence Mr J.Pickup – Safeguarding Officer…
Attendance Team Mrs J.Oakes – Attendance Champion Mrs J.Bell – Attendance Champion More information at: https://eaton.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/life-eaton-park/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs L.Brammer – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs J.Bell – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs J.Oakes – Deputy Safeguarding Lead Miss E.Hayes – Deputy Safeguarding Lead Mr A.Williams – Deputy Safeguarding Lead More…
Attendance Team Mrs C.Wilshaw – Attendance Officer Mrs Y.Hargreaves – School Secretary More information at: https://sneyd.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/about-us/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs R.Lee – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs V.Evans – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs C.Wilshaw – Assistant Attendance Officer Mr D.Walley – Safeguarding Governor Mrs V.Chamberlain – Family Support Worker More…
Attendance Team Mrs S.Hof – Attendance Lead Miss H.Bayley – Admissions and Attendance More information at: https://maple.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/about-us/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs L.Bourne – Head of Academy Mrs C.Steele – Designated Safeguarding Lead Ms S.Gwilt – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Miss H.Bayley – Attendance Officer Mrs C.Bratby – Family Support Worker…
Attendance Team Miss C.Wilson – Attendance and Welfare Manager Mrs C.Thorley – Attendance Manager and Safeguarding Officer Miss S.Whitby – Attendance Officer Miss N.Banks – Family Support Worker More information at: https://discovery.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/life-discovery/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mr J.Cope – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs A.Hayes – Deputy Safeguarding Lead Mrs R.Cope -…
Top tips for when your child won’t go to school DO listen to your child and acknowledge how they feel. Let them know education is important and you will keep trying to help them get back to school, feeling more comfortable and able to learn, working with whoever can help with this. DO keep talking to…
Morning Routine Tips Prepare the night before Lay out clothes, pack school bags, and prepare lunches the night before. This reduces the morning rush and ensures nothing stays behind. Set a consistent wake-up time Consistency helps children know what to expect and makes mornings less stressful. Set a reasonable bedtime to ensure they get enough…
What makes young people feel anxious about school? Young people can feel anxious about school for lots of different reasons. They might be worried about making friends or fitting in, find schoolwork or lessons confusing, feel pressured to learn in a certain way or find their relationships with teachers difficult. Sometimes, going through difficult experiences…
Looking after a child or young person’s mental health As parents and carers, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
Fight, flight and freeze There are three basic responses to worries, it’s good for your child to realise that these are all normal and part of everyday life. It’s ok to feel like this, it’s what we then do next that is important.
Use the worry’o’meter to rate how you are feeling on the 5-point scale. This will help your parents understand how you are feeling and the intensity of your emotion.
Ask yourself, is the worry something you can do anything about? If not, then let the worry go. We realise this is easier said than done, but you can train your mind to do this, or perhaps talk it through with someone else. Remember the saying: ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’! If there is…
Calm Start! Remember, a calm start sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you need ongoing support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can achieve anything! #WeAreHereForYou #AttendanceMatters #HereForYou #SuccessJourney
Attending school on a regular basis is the key to your child doing well at school and will set them up with good habits for later life. It will also give your child the opportunity to: Make friends and improve social interaction Learn new things and develop skills Increase confidence and self-esteem Have better career…
Not Fine in School was created as a resource for the growing numbers of families with children experiencing school attendance barriers. These barriers often relate to unmet Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (diagnosed or suspected), physical or mental illness, bullying & assault, trauma, excessive academic pressure, overly strict behaviour policies, a missing sense of belonging, and…
