A group of specialist schools and provisions from Transforming Futures Trust have officially joined Reach South Academy Trust this month, strengthening the Trust’s commitment to inclusive education and high-quality support for children and young people with a wide range of needs.
Marlborough Primary’s Louise Kendall Shortlisted for Pearson National Teaching Award++
Leaders from across Reach South Academy Trust gathered for a day of collaboration, connection, and professional learning at the second Heads’ Forum of the 2025–2026 academic year. The event brought together Heads from all functions, Regional Directors, and members of the Trust’s Executive Team for a focused programme centred on continuous school improvement and Curriculum Led Financial Planning (CLFP).
The Springfields Academy has won a prestigious award for its work supporting young carers with their education.
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Last week, Reach South Academy Trust held its second Early Career Teacher (ECT) Conference at the beautiful Reed Hall, Exeter. Our colleagues from across the Trust gathered for a day of shared learning, collaboration and professional growth.
At Reach South Academy Trust, we are proud to highlight the continued development of the partnership between Millbay Academy, one of our Plymouth schools, and Arts University Plymouth (AUP), a collaboration that is opening exciting creative opportunities for young people in our community.
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly‑Leigh Kulyk as the Headteacher of GAIL (Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning), our brand‑new special school set to open in early 2027.
This week, pupils at Drake Primary Academy, are taking part in a series of activities to mark Children’s Mental Health Week, a national initiative led by Place2Be to raise awareness of the importance of young people’s wellbeing.
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National Recognition for Reach South Schools from Education Secretary
On Friday 6 February, we proudly celebrated the official opening of Millbay Academy newly redeveloped Athenaeum Wing, a transformational £8.1 million investment made possible by the Department for Education.
Drake Primary Academy, was delighted to welcome Tomas Williams, the Senior Education and Engagement Officer for the South West of England, as part of the UK Parliament’s Education Service outreach programme this month.
Exciting developments are underway at the Gloucestershire Academy Inspirational Learning (GAIL) site in Gloucester, as construction moves forward with E G Carter & Co Ltd. Week 25 has marked significant progress toward creating a transformative educational space that will serve children and families across the region.
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