<![CDATA[SHARE Multi Academy Trust News Feed - News]]> https://www.sharemat.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D20%26amp%3Bnid%3D8 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 8 Jan 2026 15:06:44 GMT Thu, 8 Jan 2026 15:06:44 GMT <![CDATA[ Teaching Assistant Professional Development Opportunity ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=31 SHARE MAT leading professional development for Teaching Assistants

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 15:06:44 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Train to Teach and Early Career Teachers Open Event - 20th Nov 25 ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=30 Are you interested in teaching?

Or are you already training to teach and curious about the next steps of your early teaching career? 

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:24:32 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Shelley College's Outstanding Ofsted Success ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=27 Shelley College, A SHARE Academy is thrilled to announce the exceptional outcome of their recent Ofsted inspection, which took place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 2024. The inspection team graded all areas; Sixth Form, Behaviour and Attitudes, Quality of Education, Personal Development and Leadership & Management as ‘Outstanding’ in recognition of the remarkable standards they uphold across the school.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:43:07 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Whitcliffe Mount Earns Spot in Top 50 Most Improved Schools​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=26 Students and staff at Whitcliffe Mount, a SHARE academy, Cleckheaton are celebrating being named in the top fifty most improved schools in England in 2023/24 according to the rankings published by The Excellence Hub in November 2024. Rebecca Hesmondhalgh, Headteacher, said “We are very proud of the progress made by all our students and of the journey that the school has been on in the last two years. Students who sat their examinations in the summer of 2024 worked incredibly hard and deserved all that they achieved; they gained places in a range of aspirational sixth forms and colleges and have bright futures. The school is delighted to have been ranked in the Top 50 most improved schools and it has been lovely to share this news with our students, parents/carers and staff”. Whitcliffe Mount is the only school in Kirklees Local Authority, West Yorkshire to have been named in the Top 50 list in the academic year of 2023/24.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:43:30 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Join SHARE Multi-Academy Trust and make a difference in education ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=25 Recruiting governance roles now!

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:41:18 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Students Shine at the Royal Albert Hall ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=24 We are delighted to congratulate six of our talented Shelley College Sixth Form students who recently had the incredible opportunity to perform at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Music for Youth Proms.

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 12:02:04 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ SHARE Multi-Academy Trust Schools Raise Funds for BBC Children in Need ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=23 Pupils, staff, and families across SHARE Multi-Academy Trust’s primary and secondary schools came together to support BBC Children in Need with a range of fun and inspiring fundraising activities.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:33:04 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Thinking about joining a trust? ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=22 Why join us?

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:31:43 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Ofsted have rated Royds Hall and Luck Lane primary as a ‘Good’ school ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=21 We are delighted that Ofsted have rated Royds Hall and Luck Lane primary as a ‘Good’ school. Where “the teaching of reading is a real strength” and “there is a warmth, ambition, and palpable feeling of community.”

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 14:30:03 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Thornhill Community Academy Celebrates a ‘Good’ Ofsted Result ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=20 Staff and students at Thornhill Community Academy were delighted to have received a ‘good’ rating under the new Ofsted education inspection framework. The report follows an inspection of the Academy that took place in February in which inspectors rated the Academy overall as ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ leadership and management.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:56:38 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Train to Teach - C&K Teaching School Hub Information Events ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=19 The information events provide you with the opportunity to find out more about becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher. The team will be on hand to answer many of your likely queries about the course, as well as areas such as funding, employment opportunities and support.

]]> Tue, 7 Mar 2023 10:39:07 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Celebrating the life and work of our former Headteacher Miss Jennifer Templar ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=18 In December, we sadly shared the news of the passing of our much loved former Headteacher. Jenny was Headteacher of Whitcliffe Mount school from September 2013 until October 2022. Jenny fought the bravest of battles against cancer, she will be deeply missed by the whole school and trust community. The school meant everything to Jenny, she knew every student, their family and every member of staff. She loved nothing more than celebrating successes at every opportunity. Jenny’s enthusiasm and passion will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.  

]]> Sat, 1 Apr 2023 11:27:27 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Millbridge Primary Academy celebrates a highly positive OFSTED report ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=17 Staff and pupils are celebrating the publication of an OFSTED report that confirms Millbridge is now ‘good’ in all areas. Inspectors visited the school on the 5th and 6th October and were impressed by the positive transformation that has taken place since their last visit.

The report notes that:

“Parents recognise the hard work that has been put in place to improve Millbridge and make it a happier place for pupils. Parents can see teachers have high expectations of what their children can achieve. They say teachers support their children well.”

It also states that ‘Pupils enjoy coming to school’ and how an ‘exciting curriculum is in place.’

The school had been placed in special measures before it joined Share Multi Academy Trust in 2014. Inspectors added that:

“The multi-academy trust and local governors are committed to continue making positive changes at Millbridge. This effective team takes the time to understand what needs to change and checks that it happens. The team has not shied away from looking outside of the school for ideas. The desire to have the best standards for pupils is at the forefront.”

Lauren McCaffrey, the Headteacher, said, “I am so incredibly proud of my team, our pupils and their families. Everyone has worked so hard and the inspection outcome reflects the huge amount of progress we have made.”

John McNally, CEO of SHARE MAT, added, ‘Lauren and her team have done a brilliant job at Millbridge. They have been supported superbly well by Michelle Lee, our Director of Primary Academies. I am delighted inspectors recognised what a happy and successful school it has become. They also understood our commitment to providing the very best standards for the children.’

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:18:28 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Interested in secondary or primary school teaching? ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=16 Green Light Teaching School Alliance is now known as Calderdale & Kirklees School Direct and is now part of the newly formed Calderdale & Kirklees Teaching School Hub.

Train to Teach

Secondary and Primary places are still available - for more details click on the link below

Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub - C&K School Direct ITT information 

Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub 

Please click on the link below for more information regarding the hub.

Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:29:43 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ SHARE Multi-Academy Trust at the forefront of teacher professional development ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=15 Awarded Teaching School Hub status for Calderdale and Kirklees by the Department for Education

]]> Sat, 6 Nov 2021 09:25:36 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Thornhill CA & Royds Hall CS formally join SHARE MAT ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=14 We are delighted to confirm that Royds Hall Community School and Thornhill Community Academy have formally joined SHARE Multi-Academy Trust, creating a partnership of schools serving over four thousand two hundred pupils across Kirklees.

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:48:17 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Thornhill Community Academy joins SHARE MAT ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=13 Thornhill Community Academy set to join our trust

]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 13:41:37 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Royds Hall Community School joins SHARE MAT ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=12 Royds Hall Community School are set to join our trust

]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2018 11:02:00 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ SHARE MAT seeks new directors for the board ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=11 SHARE Multi-Academy Trust seeks two new directors for its board.

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:21:06 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Shelley College students celebrate strong GCSE results ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=10 Congratulations to our 2017 GCSE Students at Shelley College

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:22:21 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Architecture Workshop ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=9 Heaton Avenue Primary School ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:51:27 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Sports Successes ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=7 Shelley College ]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:51:57 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Ministerial Visit ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=6 Shelley College ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:52:18 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Billy Elliot Musical ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=5 Shelley College ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:52:39 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Ugly Bug Ball ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=8 Heaton Avenue Primary School ]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:32:22 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Parkour Reward for the Resilient Superstars! ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=4 Cowersley Primary School ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:53:00 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Our Trip to Aysgarth Falls by Leon Rhodes, age 11 ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=3 Millbridge Junior, Infant & Nursery School ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:53:26 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Our trip to Saltaire by Sanaa Haq, age 7 ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=2 Millbridge Junior, Infant & Nursery School ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:53:50 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=2 <![CDATA[ Investors in Pupils Assessment Day (Student Leadership) ]]> https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=1 Shelley College ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:54:15 GMT https://www.sharemat.org/news/?pid=20&nid=8&storyid=1