Year 5 pupils at Tameside Primary Academy had the unique opportunity to see science in action with a visit from professional racing car driver Clive Austin. Pupils explored the car’s components and learned how forces such as friction, grip and air resistance affect speed and…
Shireland Collegiate Academy has been awarded the EAL Quality Mark Gold Award, recognising the school’s exceptional provision for students with English as an additional language (EAL). The award followed a comprehensive review by the EAL Academy, which assessed the key areas of leadership and management, teaching, learning and assessment,…
Two Sixth Forms across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust have added new opportunities for prospective students and their families to explore their post-16 options on the following dates: Both events will include a Principal talk at 5.00pm. During these events, families will be able to…
Our Autumn Trust Newsletter is Here! Take a look at the latest edition of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust newsletter to catch up on the highlights from across our academies this term. From student successes and innovative teaching practices to impactful projects…
Sixth Forms across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust will be exhibiting at the Connexions Sandwell New Year New Start Careers Fair in January 2026. This free event offers young people aged 14-25 an opportunity to explore a wide range of education…
Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick has secured £147,250 through the UK Government’s Turing Scheme to enable 90 of its Sixth Form students to undertake international work placements in Dubai, Seville and Vienna. The two-week placements, scheduled from late January to February 2026, will be…
First Steps Nursery and Tinywoods Preschool have been celebrating a term filled with kindness, connection and curiosity, highlighted by a successful charity appeal and a lively preschool open day. The term also marks almost one year since Tinywoods Preschool earned…
Lightwoods Primary Academy has installed an interactive Lü board at its Castle Road site, marking a significant step forward in the school’s approach to immersive and active learning. The Lü board is a large, high-tech projector screen that uses motion…
Year 10 students, Ayelen Martinez and Dileena Kaur, have been appointed as Sandwell Youth Commissioners with West Midlands Police, a role that gives young people a meaningful voice in decisions about policing and community safety. Their appointments place them among…
Students at Shireland CBSO Academy are preparing to unveil their first student-led business, Happiness is Handmade. The school’s Enterprise Club has spent nearly half a year developing ideas, trialling designs and learning how to turn an early concept into a…