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 […]
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 […]
In the press: Boasting its own kiln and garden where pupils grow their own food – Inside John Wilkinson Primary School
Headteacher Stephanie Beard spoke to the Shropshire Star about how the school’s beautiful surroundings influence outdoor learning. Pond dipping at John Wilkinson Primary School (Credit: Shropshire Star) Stephanie said: “We are very proud being situated in Broseley and having beautiful surroundings for our school. We have lots of greenhouses and ponds, and do a lot […]
Local primary schools take to the stage at annual Primary Dance Festival
William Brookes School hosted their annual Primary Dance Festival at The Edge Arts Centre in Much Wenlock earlier this term. Dancers take to the stage at The Edge Arts Centre at William Brookes School The school welcomed pupils aged from 4 – 11 from local primary schools including Brockton, Broseley C of E, Christ Church […]
The 3-18 Education Trust welcomes John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery to its family of schools
We are delighted to officially welcome our tenth school to The 3-18 Education Trust. Children from the school council pictured with Stephanie Beard (Headteacher), David O’Toole (CEO of The 3-18 Education Trust) and Russ Drury (Chair of Governors) A vibrant, community-focused primary school, John Wilkinson is at the very heart of Broseley, with over 180 pupils […]