Celebrating apprenticeships: “I wanted to build practical skills in a hands-on environment while gaining a formal qualification.”
Sam Dodington, Building Projects Assistant at The 3-18 Education Trust, explains his motivations for undertaking a Property Maintenance Apprenticeship. Name: Sam Dodington Team: The 3-18 Education Trust Current role: Building Projects Assistant Training course: Property Maintenance Apprenticeship What are your motivations for starting an apprenticeship? “I wanted to build practical skills in a hands-on environment […]
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 […]
Strengthening collaboration at The 3–18 Education Trust’s fourth annual governance conference
On Saturday 24 January 2026, Governors and Trustees joined senior leaders at Albright Hussey Manor Hotel in Shrewsbury for The 3–18 Education Trust’s fourth annual governance conference. The event brought colleagues together for a morning of reflection, shared learning and renewed focus on the collective impact of our governance community. Our Governors and Trustees in […]
Much Wenlock Leisure Centre saved as William Brookes School announce new partnership with Halo Leisure
William Brookes School and The 3-18 Education Trust are delighted to confirm that Halo Leisure have been appointed to run Much Wenlock Leisure Centre from 1st April 2026. Pictured outside Much Wenlock Leisure Centre (L-R) Councillor Dan Thomas, Shropshire Councillor for Much Wenlock and Town Mayor; Ed Lloyd, Student, William Brookes School; Scott Rolfe, CEO, […]
Celebrating apprenticeships: “Apprenticeships are such a good opportunity because the theory and practical experience complement each other well.”
James Kaul, Finance Assistant Apprentice in the Trust Central team, started a Level 2 Accounting apprenticeship in 2026. Name: James KaulTeam: The 3-18 Education Trust Central TeamCurrent role: Finance Assistant ApprenticeTraining course: AAT Level 2 Accounting “I was drawn to the apprenticeship route because I wanted to gain practical experience alongside my learning. Working as a […]
Your quick guide to applying for primary school for 2026 entry
We understand that choosing a primary school for your child is an important decision. Our quick guide will help you with information on how to apply for a place starting in September 2026. Key deadline date If your child is born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, you can apply for them to […]
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 […]
Cal Knight appointed as new Headteacher at The Priory School
The 3-18 Education Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Cal Knight as the new Headteacher of The Priory School in Shrewsbury. Students at The Priory School With 23 years of teaching experience, Cal Knight has excelled in both pastoral and curriculum leadership roles. Prior to joining The Priory School as Assistant Headteacher in […]
Our autumn 2025 Trust newsletter is now live!
From recognising the dedication of our colleagues at the Trust People Awards to watching our students shine in cross-school performances – this term has been marked by celebration, collaboration and creating a sense of belonging across our Trust. We hope you enjoy reading this term’s news and reflections from our community in our autumn newsletter. […]