Inaugural Trust People Awards honours outstanding staff contributions
At this year’s conference, we announced the winners of The 3-18 Education Trust People Awards – our first peer-nominated awards celebrating colleagues who embody our Trust values and priorities. Laura Taylor, Director of HR, hosted this year’s awards Celebrating our staff community Laura Taylor, Director of HR at The 3-18 Education Trust hosted the awards […]
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 […]
GCSE Results 2025: Celebrating achievements across our schools
As the academic year draws to a close, we are proud to showcase some of the outstanding GCSE results from across our schools. Congratulations to all Year 11 students on the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication! We also take time today to recognise the invaluable contributions of our staff, and the […]
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: William Brookes School students bring SEND hub garden to life
The school’s Tokyo Hub supports SEND students, as well as any pupil needing a safe space to express themselves. The garden is used by SEND students of various needs and complexities who participate in games and gardening whilst developing skills, resilience and patience. Students in the hub garden (Credit: Shropshire Star) Antonia McGowan, SEND Hub […]
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 […]
In the press: High ambitions for William Brookes School
Headteacher, Ruth Shaw, and Deputy Headteacher, Claire Mincher, spoke about their vision for the school’s future, and their shared connection to the community. William Brookes School students preparing for Shrewsbury Flower Show (Photo credit: Shropshire Star) Ruth said: “We were students here at very similar times; I was here from 1993 to 1998 and Claire […]
Former student achieves dream to become headteacher at William Brookes School
The 3-18 Education Trust is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Ruth Shaw as the new Headteacher of William Brookes School in Much Wenlock. William Brookes School in Much Wenlock Ruth is an experienced senior leader and educator with over 20 years of experience working in schools in Shropshire. Ruth has previously worked as […]