- We know that our people make a difference to the lives of our 3-16-year-olds. We want to make our schools places where great teachers want to teach, lead and build a career. Investment in the recruitment, development and retention of the best people is a top priority.
- We aim to provide professional work environments where our people have the support and tools to do a great job and push our children and young people to scale new heights in a safe and secure environment.
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Recent news.
14
April
2025
2025
Supporting our School Community through Parent Workshops
At Pontefract Academies Trust, we believe that education is most powerful when schools and families work together. In support of this belief, we are proud to be launching a series of parent workshops to help support our school community. Throughout May, we’ll be offering four ‘How To…’ workshops, each covering an important topic that affects pupils and their families. These sessions will offer expert insights, practical strategies, and key tools – creating a space for parents to learn and feel empowered. Our workshops include: How to Improve Sleep and Behaviour Through Effective Routine – this session is with Future in… Read more
25
March
2025
2025
Pupils Raise Money for Life-Saving Defibrillator
In an inspiring display of community spirit, Carleton in the Community students have raised funds to provide a life-saving defibrillator for Pontefract Town Centre. Carleton in the Community are a student-led group, passionate about supporting and giving back to our local community. Their projects tackle a wide range of issues, from social wellbeing to environmental change, and this recent fundraiser is a great example of their commitment to support the most vulnerable members of society. A visit from Pontefract Civic Society Last week, the students involved in the fundraiser had the opportunity to meet with the Vice Chair of the… Read more