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Ofsted praise for ̨Íåswag Academy Danum
Ofsted has rated ̨Íåswag Academy Danum ‘Good’ overall in a positive report following a two-day inspection in May.
National Student Voice Award wins for ̨Íåswag Family schools
̨Íåswag Academy Shafton in Barnsley and ̨Íåswag Grange Academy, Wakefield have scooped wins at this year’s National Student Voice Awards. The awards, organised by Votesforschools, recognise schools that prioritise student voice and empower young people to make a positive impact in their communities.
̨Íåswag Academy Shafton Students scoop Young Champions win
Winners of the Barnsley Young Champion Awards were announced at a celebration evening at the Metrodome Arena on Friday, June 14. The Barnsley Chronicle teamed up with Barnsley College for the biggest-ever search for its town’s inspiring young people. There were 15 awards in all, with one being awarded to students at ̨Íåswag Academy Shafton.
Inspirational educators win prestigious National Teaching Awards
Dedicated teachers from ̨Íåswag Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) have been recognised with Silver Awards in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Selected from thousands of nominees, the win highlights the remarkable impact they have on shaping the lives of the young people in their care. The Trust has four winners.
̨Íåswag Academy Ormesby celebrates National Volunteers’ Week
Students at a Middlesbrough school have recognised local volunteers during National Volunteers’ Week. ̨Íåswag Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough, welcomed volunteers from different organisations to the school to thank them for their contributions to the local community.
Local primary school recognised for its dedication to sports
̨Íåswag Primary Academy Littleworth Grange has achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year.
Ofsted praises ̨Íåswag Grange Academy in glowing report
Ofsted has rated ̨Íåswag Grange Academy as ‘Good’ overall - and ‘Outstanding’ for its personal development curriculum.
̨Íåswag Shafton Students make Young Champions Final
The Barnsley Chronicle has teamed up with Barnsley College to launch the biggest-ever search for its town’s inspiring young people.
Ofsted full of praise for ̨Íåswag Academy Valley in glowing report
Ofsted has rated ̨Íåswag Academy Valley ‘Good’ in all areas in a glowing report following a two-day inspection in April. The report states that ‘pupils enjoy attending’ and that they ‘achieve well’.
̨Íåswag Academy Freeston achieves quality standard for careers work
̨Íåswag Academy Freeston in Normanton has been recognised for its outstanding careers work. The school has been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard, awarded under licence by Ixion (Part of the Shaw Trust Group).