Inside TLLT | Edition 3

Message from the CEO

Thank you for your continued efforts. If you’re celebrating over the holidays have a Happy Easter, and if not have a wonderful spring break.

Our Trust decision making is based on the collective values which drive our work forward. Look out for these throughout this and future editions as we collectively demonstrate our #TLLTValues in action.

“A vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum for all learners.”

“The provision of endless opportunities beyond the school day.”

“Raising aspirations and overcoming barriers to learning.”

“A truly inclusive community where individuals thrive.”

“The way in which we value all staff and their contribution to school life.”

“Excellent outcomes which prepare learners for the next stage in their journey.”

The TLLT family are committed to:

Placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do

We pride ourselves on:

• Strong relationships

• High expectations and aspirations

• Equality and equity

• Celebrating diversity

We are delighted to annouce the growth of The Legacy Learning Trust

This term the regional director advisory board met to consider applications from three Middlesbrough primary schools to join TLLT. Those schools are Abingdon Primary School and Children’s Centre, Newham Bridge Primary School and Breckon Hill Primary School. We are delighted to share that the three schools have been approved and the process for joining TLLT is beginning and they are all currently in a process of formal consultation with their stakeholders.

This is excellent and long awaited news that will secure the future of our Trust and will provide many exciting opportunities and challenges going forward.

There is a further school that we will hopefully be able to share more good news about early in the summer term. This will see us grow from 2 to 6 ‘Good’ schoolsa position we are very proud to have brought to you.

Let us introduce you to the three schools beginning their journey of joining TLLT.

Abingdon Primary School

Newham Bridge Primary School

Breckon Hill Primary School

Abingdon Primary School

Believe in Achieving

Headteacher: Adam Cooper

Number on roll: 588

Area: Central Middlesbrough

At Abingdon Primary School, our vision is to make an inclusive community that supports the wellbeing of every child and their family to enhance enjoyment, raise achievement and aspiration for all, and ensure children and their families are supported through their learning journey from birth through school life in pursuit of excellence.

Aspirations, Resilience, Commitment and Harmony (ARCH) are our core values that are woven through everything we do and indeed everyday life at Abingdon.

We, at Abingdon, are all excited to be joining TLLT and working with like minded forward thinking staff in order to improve opportunities and outcomes for Middlesbrough children.

Trust Growth

Newham Bridge Primary School

Inspire. Enjoy.

Achieve.

Headteacher: Beverley Hewitt-Best

Number on roll: 328

Area: Acklam

At Newham Bridge Primary School, we inspire our learners with a rigorous and interesting curriculum that helps them achieve their potential and enjoy their learning. We hope that our learners will develop academically, emotionally, socially and morally within our safe, caring and supportive community.

We believe that every child has the innate capacity for learning which should be nurtured, cared for, stimulated, harnessed, promoted and developed through the provision of an exciting, creative, relevant, and challenging curriculum.

Breckon Hill Primary School

Make the Most of Every Day

Headteacher: Joanne Smith

Number on roll: 597

Area: Central Middlesbrough

At Breckon Hill Primary School, we are committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of all the children in our care. We look to ensure children make the most progress they can in all areas of school life.

Our aims are for everyone to have a positive attitude to school life and learning, everyone to celebrate our similarities and differences, everyone to feel welcome to our school and everyone to be proud of belonging to the Breckon Hill School family, our community and our town.

Trust Celebrations

Staff across the Trust are undertaking Mental Health First Aid training

We are very proud of our staff at LCPS and AGS who are undertaking Mental Health First Aid training. They will be the first mental health first aiders across the trust. At TLLT we are passionate about promoting good mental health and want to provide a positive workplace environment for all.

Lucy Gowland

Nicola Shannon

Gemma Laycock

Steph Cooke

Dan Grainger

Mike Johnson

Dawn Heeley-King

Claire Martin

Lauren Robinson

Lisa Hayes

Trust Wellbeing Calendar

Carina George

Louise Davies

Claire Oyston

Chris Knock

Helen Mackin

After Easter, we will be launching our trust wide wellbeing calendar for Acklam Grange and Linthorpe staff. We have some new and exciting activities that we can’t wait to launch, as well as our new wellbeing programme, ‘Wellness’.

Eid Celebrations

Muslims all over the world started observing Ramadan on Thursday 23rd March. On behalf of The Legacy Learning Trust, we convey Ramadan greetings.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a religious holiday and a time of joy for many of our staff, children and families.

Linthorpe will be celebrating with an Eid Festival for pupils and their parents/carers on Thursday 27th April after school. There will be food and drink stalls, dance performances, a fashion show, henna art, dance workshops, craft activities and a pre-loved traditional clothing stall.

Celebrations

Linthorpe Community Primary School

Linthorpe Community Primary School are delighted to announce that they remain a ‘Good’ school and that there was enough evidence to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding in a full inspection.

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Pupils thrive in this community school. highly ambitious and inclusive

The nurturing relationships

between staff and pupils sit at

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Scan here to view the full Ofsted report

Once again, our trust values shine through all the strengths that the inspectors were able to see during inspection.

A huge congratulations to the LCPS team for their day to day contribution to this outstanding report.

” the heart of the schools success. ranging and exciting opportunities to learn and develop.

LCPS Ofsted Celebration Day

To celebrate their wonderful Ofsted report, Linthorpe held a celebration day in February where they invited in MP Andy McDonald and Darlington Football Club.

Pupils also had the chance to take part in various activities throughout the day to represent the three LCPS arches, academic rigour, the arts and sport, as well as talking about what Ofsted means to them.

To finish the day, staff and students created the school logo on the field.

Red Nose Day

For Red Nose Day, AGS Student Leaders held a competition where students could win the chance to paint the face of a member of staff. Thank you to our volunteers Mrs Wilson, Mr Flint, Mr Portues and Mrs Nolan!

Andy Preson visits LCPS

Mayor of Middlesbrough, Andy Preston, visited Linthorpe this term to speak to pupils about their National Curriculum + offer and the wealth of opportunities available to them at LCPS. Andy said that the staff and pupils do something special within the school and are brimming with confidence and ambition.

PRIDE Pod on Tour

After launching the PRIDE Pod this academic year, AGS have now taken it on tour around the school! Students are celebrated for not only their academic success, but for their participation in Enhanced Curriculum too. This term they have celebrated students all over school, including Girls Cricket Club, Art Club and AGS Scholars.

Ex-student secures

Middlesbrough FC contract

We are so proud of former Linthorpe and Acklam Grange student, Law McCabe, who has recently signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough FC. It was lovely to hear from his parents about how much our schools have helped Law on his journey.

LCPS Road Safety Officers

Linthorpe have recently appointed this year’s Junior Road Safety Officers. Their role is to spread awareness about road safety and help keep other pupils safe. They have also introduced road safety mascot, Salvador the Squirrel, to work alongside our Road Safety Officers.

Year 7 student wins Go-Karting competition

Last month, Acklam Grange Year 7 student won a Go-Karting championship. What a fantastic chievement.

Family Fitness

This term, Linthorpe have launched their brand new Family Fitness session. Pupils and their families had the chance to talk about their goals, how they can improve their diet, and they took part in some exercises as well.

Year 11 Maths Conference

During the last half term holiday, Year 11 students were invited in to take part in a Maths Conference. They focused on revision and mock exams. We want to say a good luck to the students for the important term they have ahead.

Year 3 pupil surprises classmates with violin performance

A Year 3 Linthorpe pupil surprised his classmates, and Mrs Mitchell, with a wonderful performance on the violin. He showed MAGICAL values and received a special ‘Mrs Mitchell thinks I’m MAGICAL’ sticker for showing independence and ambition.

AGS Girls netball team receive message from England Netball

In February, the AGS Year 7 and 8 netball team were rewarded for their outstanding performance in recent matches. They enjoyed Hot Chocolate with Mr Laidler and were even recognised by the England Netball team who tweeted them a well done message!

AGS launch brand new CPA Academy

In January, AGS launched their brand new Creative & Performing Arts Academy to students. They also welcomed X Factor contestant and Capital Radio host, Sam Lavery, to speak to students about the industry, as well as answering their burning questions.

LCPS London trip

This month Linthorpe have been on an exciting trip to London for the first time since the pandemic. Year 5 pupils went on a whistle stop tour of the capital and enjoyed a trip to the theatre to enjoy The Lion King Musical.

AGS and LCPS pupils attend HeadStart event

Acklam Grange and Linthorpe pupils attended a HeadStart event in The Live Well Centre in Middlesbrough, to take part in lots of different activities promoting good mental health. They also had the opportunity to ask Mayor of Middlesbrough, Andy Preston, some questions about his role as Mayor.

AGS launch new N-Compass Award programme

In September, AGS launched their N-Compass Award programme, where students can collect stamps to achieve Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and PRIDE Awards. Congratulations to the first set of students who have achieved Bronze and Silver this term!

LCPS receive Activ All Boards

Recently Linthorpe have received new Activ All Boards for children to access during PE, break time and their brand new Activ All Club! The boards will challenge pupils’ coordination, problem-solving skills and their movement. What a fantastic fitness tool for pupils to access.

CPA Academy students put on performance of Annie

In February, the AGS CPA Academy performed Annie after months of rehearsals and preparation. Congratulations to all the staff and students for an amazing performance!

Handwriting winners enjoy a trip to Jump 360

LCPS handwriting winners enjoyed a trip to Jump 360 as a special reward for their hard work and fantastic handwriting.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

This term, AGS celebrated their Duke of Edinburgh students with an awards ceremony for those who have achieved their Bronze and Silver Awards. The students received their certificates after completing a number of expeditions and activities.

LCPS World Book Day

Linthorpe pupils celebrated World Book Day by coming to school in their pyjamas and having the opportunity to read lots of books, as well as taking part in different literacy activities including making bookmarks!

Sports Academy students visit Manchester

AGS Sports Academy students headed to Manchester in March to visit the National Football Museum, Old Trafford and finished the day watching Manchester City vs RB Leipzig in the Champions League.

World Maths Day Times Table Tournament

In March, as part of World Maths Day, LCPS celebrated with a Times Table Tournament. Congratulations to Aisha who came out on top as LCPS Times Table Rock Stars Champion.

Looking forward

Robin and The Sherwood Hoodies

LCPS are currently working hard on their summer show, Robin and The Sherwood Hoodies, which they will once again be performing in the AGS Performance Hall. We can’t wait to see this spectacular show.

CPA Academy summer shows

The AGS CPA Academy are preparing for their summer concert which will be a showcase of music, drama and dance with a TV & Film theme. We know this will be a fantastic show brimming with talent!

This year, Drama Club will also be performing a play called ‘Scary Play’, about a group of ten year olds at a sleepover birthday party who, on a dare, decide to sneak into a deserted and supposedly haunted house. This sounds like one not to be missed.

Ask the CEO

We want to provide staff with the opportunity to ask CEO, Sarah, any questions

you may have regarding The Legacy Learning Trust.

This could be questions about the future of the trust, what goes on behind the scenes or why we are part of a trust. We will then answer your questions in future editions of Inside TLLT.

If you have any questions, please email them to Beth Hart. hart.b@acklamgrange.org.uk Proud

We hope you all have a lovely Easter break and we look forward to seeing everyone for an exciting and challenging summer term. Thank you again for your hard work.