Our Belonging Council is a new initiative which will bring our students and staff together to collaborate, share ideas and shape the future of belonging across our Trust.
Our Belonging Council launched this week with students and staff meeting in person at The 3-18 Education Trust’s office in Shrewsbury. This was more than just an inaugural meeting – it was a celebration of belonging and an exciting opportunity for the group to unite as a collective for the very first time.
The creation of the Belonging Council builds on this year’s launch of our Belonging Framework. The framework – which is available to our staff, students, families and agencies – guides our approach to developing inclusive environments where every individual can achieve their personal sense of belonging.
Turning ideas in action
Sadie Howson, Director of Inclusion at The 3-18 Education Trust, said the launch of the Belonging Council was a proud moment for the Trust. She added: “The Belonging Council is a platform for our students and staff to collaborate, share ideas, and shape the future of belonging and mattering across our Trust. Together, we will plan meaningful actions to ensure every child and adult feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.”
The Council will meet a minimum of once per term to work on activities at both school- and Trust-level. The council will turn ideas into action, working together to further develop inclusion for our students, staff and communities. Sadie commented: “We look forward to the journey ahead and can’t wait to see what initiatives they plan in the near future!”
Our Belonging Council members
Thank you to the following students and staff for joining our Belonging Council.
Bowbrook Primary School
Staff Champions: Mrs Woosnam and Senora Jones
Student Champions: Georgia Smith and Reuben Sneade
Bridgnorth Endowed School
Staff Champions: Mr Younis and Ms Gresko
Student Champions: Laura Pumphrey and Jude Jones
Coleham Primary School
Staff Champions: Mrs Marghella and Mrs Nash
Student Champions: Laurie Waddington and Ronnie-Jay Mansell
Hodnet Primary School
Staff Champion: Miss Darmanin
Student Champions: Emilie Woods and Lily Clulow
John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery
Staff Champion: Ms Kilby
Student Champions: Poppy Phillips and Jack Johnson
Lakelands Academy
Teacher Champion: Kathy Saul
Student Champions: Ivy Waldron and Jessica Hudson
Much Wenlock Primary School and Nursery
Staff Champions: Mr Richards and Ms Kennils
Student Champions: Tamika-Rose Daley and Velvet-Ivy Moore
The Priory School
Staff Champions: Mrs Hayman-Bant and Mr Tudor
Student Champions: Bronia Barham and Rosie Periam
St Martins School
Staff Champions: Mr Riley and Mrs Penrose
Student Champions: Logan Worle and Archie Griffiths
Thomas Adams School
Staff Champions: Mrs Whitfield and Mrs Lester
Student Champions: Tom Booth and Evelyn Beckinsale
William Brookes School
Teacher Champion: Ms Thomas
Student Champions: Maisie Henson, Evelyn Macdonald and Pippa Plim
Belonging Framework
Notes for editors
The 3-18 Education Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) of primary and secondary schools across Shropshire, with a community of over 5,000 students.
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