Smart Multi Academy Trust @Smart_Academies
Smart Multi Academy Trust are based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Committed to providing the best educational opportunities. Aspirational Education for the Future. smartacademies.net North East, England Joined August 2016-
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Colin Lofthouse, CEO @Smart_Academies and Chair of Trustees, Schools North East, is giving a final welcome from a practitioner’s view 🔍 Colin has a deep knowledge of — and passion for — mental health and well-being, so it’s great to have him here today. #HealthyMindED24
@biscuit_factory Colin Lofthouse CEO of @Smart_Academies says we need 6500 quality teachers with excellent #speaking and #listening skills. Colin’s two recommendations: 1. ITT needs to prioritise #oracy education for all trainees. 2. @Ofstednews should do #oracy deep dives. #VoiceNE24
Our first panel today is all about the opportunity for oracy in the North East, with @klparadine @stottcrates Nick Kemp of @Smart_Academies and Sarah Routledge of @PontHigh
We are here for our final panel of the day! Schools from the North East Oracy project will be discussing the impact and what’s next for Oracy in the north east!
Great to be here today with representatives from our fantastic Trust to support the work of @SCHOOLSNE. #SNEAcademies24
What a fantastic day! The Smart teach meet was brilliant. Proud of our teaching and support staff sharing good practice and having a laugh while learning and networking.
The children at @CheviotPrimary had a brilliant time when the @thebodycoach visited yesterday! chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…
Now listening to Colin Lofthouse, CEO of @Smart_Academies and @SCHOOLSNE trustee. #HealthyMindED23
In the Director’s Lounge you can join Colin Lofthouse @Smart_Academies running us through the Voice of the Pupil report. #HealthyMinded23
Great to be here with some of our school leaders and practitioners. My well-being has improved from the first session already! #meditation
Great to be here with some of our school leaders and practitioners. My well-being has improved from the first session already! #meditation
Proud that our staff are supporting colleagues at the @SCHOOLSNE early years teach meet.
Proud that our staff are supporting colleagues at the @SCHOOLSNE early years teach meet.
.@Smart_Academies are seeking to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join their fervent and committed team at Wyndham Primary School. ow.ly/txho50GE8FB
Taking To The Skies For Climate Change | Climate Games youtu.be/XR4maEf-eCY via @YouTube watch this!
What a great idea. Check out the Newcastle Town Trail APP. Perfect for half term. mcusercontent.com/12a4bd63923141… @Kingston_Pk_sch @KentonBarPri @StocksfieldAve @North_Fawdon @Wyndham_Primary @CheviotPrimary @FarnePrimarySch
Exciting news! Have your day on plans for the expansion of our school by 12pm on Wednesday 15th September. Details can be found by visiting dppukltd.com/kpps/ There is an online form available for you to complete, should you wish to provide any feedback.
.@Smart_Academies are seeking to recruit a versatile and nurturing Support Assistant at Kenton Bar Primary School to work in their Nursery and Reception classes for 3 days per week. ow.ly/MJ7J50FuP4v
We are offering our 6-week STEM Challenge for FREE to primary schools in the North East. We only have 3 more places available, so make sure you complete the form asap 👇👇 @WestEndSchools @CoopSchools @LaidlawST @SCHOOLSNE @NTLearningTrust @Smart_Academies @NorthLearnTrust
We are offering our 6-week STEM Challenge for FREE to primary schools in the North East. We only have 3 more places available, so make sure you complete the form asap 👇👇 @WestEndSchools @CoopSchools @LaidlawST @SCHOOLSNE @NTLearningTrust @Smart_Academies @NorthLearnTrust
The wonderful headteacher, staff and pupils @StocksfieldAve primary will feature on a covid related piece on Look North tonight at 6:30pm. Check it out. You may even hear the Year 6 steel pans. @SCHOOLSNE

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