Celebrating apprenticeships: “My apprenticeship is a good opportunity to gain new knowledge to help my role in the future.”

Toby Wood is an IT Technician working across four Trust schools and is currently undertaking a Level 3 Cloud Specialist apprenticeship. Name: Toby WoodSchool: Bridgnorth Endowed School, Hodnet Primary School, John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery, Much Wenlock Primary School and NurseryCurrent role: IT TechnicianTraining course: Cloud Specialist (Level 3) What were your motivations for starting […]
The 3-18 Education Trust launches Belonging Council to shape the future of belonging across our Trust

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. Belonging Council student members 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 […]
Celebrating festive moments and community connections across our schools

From food bank fundraising and Christmas fairs to performing in the local community, students and staff across our Trust have embraced the festive season with energy and enthusiasm. In their own words, here are some of our favourite seasonal stories from our Trust schools. Bowbrook Primary School “Over the past week, every child at Bowbrook […]
Celebrating the power of belonging at The 3-18 Education Trust’s annual conference

Over 570 teachers, support staff and governors from fourteen Shropshire schools came together at Telford International Centre on Monday 3rd November for The 3-18 Education Trust’s annual staff conference. Colleagues from across our community of schools enjoying the keynote speaker This year’s conference celebrated the power of belonging and the role each of us […]
A Night at the Musicals: Trust students shine in dance spectacular

Over 100 students from across The 3-18 Education Trust’s primary and secondary schools came together in October for A Night At The Musicals—an inspiring evening of dance, music and performance. Performers from seven schools across our Trust With performers aged four to sixteen, the show was a wonderful celebration of belonging and showcased the journey […]
Second Trust music event unites young musicians in performance

On Friday 19th September, Thomas Adams School hosted The 3-18 Education Trust’s second Music Event, welcoming pupils and staff from Hodnet Primary School and The Priory School. Performers from schools across our Trust Instrumentalists from across The 3-18 Education Trust formed a massed orchestra, conducted by Rebecca Heywood, Director of Music at Thomas Adams School, […]
A snapshot of stories from our schools, staff and communities

As the school year draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible year at The 3-18 Education Trust with a snapshot of inspiring stories of student success, staff accomplishment and memories made with our communities. We wish all our students, families, staff and communities a wonderful summer, and look forward to what next year […]
Commemorating VE Day 80 across our family of schools

From themed menus and music to moments of reflection, on Thursday 8th May 2025 pupils and staff from across our family of schools proudly celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day. Bowbrook Primary School “Celebrating and remembering VE Day with our friends from Shrewsbury School. A day of hope and liberation!” Coleham Primary […]
Bonfire night event raises over £3000 for Hodnet Primary School

The annual celebration is organised by Hodnet School PTA and is one of highlights of the school’s community calendar. The event brings the school’s pupils and families together with the local community. This year over £3000 was generated for the PTA to use on projects which will benefit all children and families in the school. […]