Highlights from across our Trust: Spring 2026 newsletter
From the launch of our Belonging Council and investment in school facilities, to World Book Day celebrations and school awards, this term’s newsletter reflects momentum and collaboration across our Trust. Explore the latest news and reflections from across our Trust community in our spring 2026 newsletter. Read our spring 2026 newsletter A selection of images […]
Local housing provider support helps refresh library at St Martins School
Pupils at St Martins School are benefiting from a refreshed and welcoming library space thanks to the generosity of local housing provider STAR Housing. The refreshed library space at St Martins School The donation of new bookcases, bean bags and book vouchers is helping to restore the school’s library and learning hub as a calm, […]
Catering Star of the Year award winner celebrated at Thomas Adams School
Colleagues at Thomas Adams School came together last week to celebrate a well‑deserved achievement, as Louise Rotherham was named Academy Team Star of the Year 2025. The Academy Catering Team at Thomas Adams School celebrating with Louise At the end of lunch service, Louise was surprised by her colleagues with a special presentation recognising her […]
Our Trust schools ‘go all in’ for World Book Day 2026
From Pass the Book and book‑themed Bake Offs to Jack and the Beanstalk and author visits, schools across our Trust marked World Book Day 2026 with imagination, energy and a shared love of reading. Here, our schools share — in their own words — the creative ways books were brought to life in classrooms and […]
The 3-18 Education Trust announce £164,000 investment to resurface athletics track at William Brookes School
A £164,000 investment to resurface the athletics track at William Brookes School has been announced by The 3-18 Education Trust. As the UK’s only 200m ‘Tartan Track’ – an all-weather synthetic track surfacing, primarily used for track and field competitions – the 6-lane track is a unique sporting facility at the Much Wenlock secondary school. […]
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 […]