25th June 2026
School News
Last Wednesday, members of the DBE Board were treated to a tour of the brand new ‘Aspiration Hub’ at Harris CofE Academy, which is designed for pupils who may benefit from a smaller, more nurturing environment.
This conversion of the former site services officer’s house will provide a calm, structured, and emotionally supportive environment where pupils can rebuild confidence, rediscover their strengths, and take positive steps back into successful school life.
Michael Cowland the Academy Trust CEO said of The Aspiration Hub that it was “…a place where every student can flourish, discover their potential, and develop the God-given talents that make them unique.” He recalled the school’s Christian vision ‘While we have time let us do good to all’. (Galatians 6:10)
Church of England National Society for Education
Applications for NPQs from the NSE are now open
Some are fully funded. They offer four specialist NPQs:
NPQLT (Leading Teaching)
NPQLBC (Leading Behaviour and Culture)
NPQLTD (Leading Teacher Development)
NPQLPM (Leading Primary Mathematics)
And four leadership NPQs:
NPQSENCO (Statutory qualification for SENCOs)
NPQSL (Senior Leadership)
NPQH (Headship)
NPQEL (Executive Leadership)
Reception Teaching
The NSE’s new 20-hour Excellence in Reception Teaching course is designed to give existing Reception Teachers the skills, confidence, and network to drive positive change for all children. Driven by the latest research and best practice, you’ll explore the latest thinking and practical strategies for transitions, working with families and inclusive practice. Register an interest here.
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