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We are Woodland- Summer Edition 2025
21st Jul 2025

We’re proud to share the Summer 2025 edition of our Trust magazine, We Are Woodland. This end-of-year issue is packed with stories that highlight the amazing learning, creativity, and community spirit across all of our schools. Take a look and enjoy reading! Click the PDF link below- We-Are-Woodland-Summer-Edition-2025.pdf
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Willow Bank Primary are the Bexley Schools Math 24 competition champions!
10th Jul 2025

Willow Bank Primary are the Bexley Schools Math 24 competition champions! Year 5 pupils showcased outstanding teamwork, determination and sportsmanship. Their hard work paid off as they achieved the highest overall score across all participating schools. Team member Nife reached the final, securing Willow Bank the top spot in Bexley and taking home the prestigious gold medal- well done to all involved!
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We’re an Edtech50 School! National Award Recognition
10th Jul 2025

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Peareswood Primary School has been recognised as one of the Edtech 50 Schools 2025 by Edtech UK and The Education Foundation! This national recognition, supported by Intel, celebrates schools across England that are using technology in innovative, purposeful ways to enhance teaching and learning – and most importantly, to improve outcomes and engagement for all learners. At Peareswood, our approach to digital learning is rooted in inclusion, dignity and equity. Whether it’s using AI to support teacher workload, enhancing accessibility for learners with additional needs, or embedding digital fluency into everyday practice, this award is a testament to the commitment and passion of our whole school and Trust community.
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We Won! Multi-Academy Trust of the Year – Edufuturists Uprising Awards 2025
27th Jun 2025

Collaboration Excellence Rewarded: Winning Multi-Academy Trust of the Year at the Edufuturists Awards 2025 We are incredibly proud to share that Woodland Academy Trust have been named Multi-Academy Trust of the Year at the Edufuturists Awards 2025, sponsored by Clever. The award recognises us as ' a multi-academy trust renowned for its strategic vision in harnessing technology across its schools, driving excellence and equity in education for all students.' This award is a recognition of the hard work and dedication shown by the whole of our Trust community. It reflects our shared ambition to harness technology to drive equity and excellence in education – and we couldn’t be prouder. The recognition, was validated not just by expert judges but by the education community itself.
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Secretary of State for Education Visits Peareswood Primary
27th Jun 2025

A fantastic day welcoming the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, to Peareswood Primary School , along with colleagues from the Department for Education. Also in attendance was local MP Daniel Francis, helping to make the day a powerful opportunity to spotlight the innovation, inclusion, and ambition at the heart of our digital strategy across Woodland Academy Trust. Adding to the day’s excitement, we were thrilled to welcome Lee Parkinson — known to many as Mr P ICT — who recently received an MBE for his services to education. He spent time connecting with both pupils and staff, bringing his energy and insight to the visit.
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National PedTech Partnership Launch
24th Jun 2025

PedTech in action: System leaders nationwide join forces to ensure the future of digital technology in schools is equitable, balanced, and high impact Founding Partners of the National PedTech Partnership at the launch event on 19 June. Photography by Greg Bennett, Engaging Education. The National PedTech Partnership, an alliance of visionary education leaders, has unveiled an ambitious research and development programme focused on ensuring high impact and equitable teaching and learning, supported by contemporary digital tools. Representing approximately 3% of the national school system through 756 schools, 250,000 students and 22,000 staff, the National PedTech Partnership represents state and independent funded schools ranging from nursery through to sixth form, mainstream and special schools, and alternative provision.
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Peareswood Primary Wins Bexley Eco Legacy Award 2025!
20th Jun 2025

Peareswood Primary Wins Bexley Eco Legacy Award 2025! We’re delighted to share that Peareswood Primary has been awarded the Bexley Eco Legacy Award 2025, with our fellow Woodland Academy Trust school, Lime Wood Primary , named as a proud runner-up! The awards ceremony took place at The Clearing in Lesnes Abbey Woods at the end of May, where the former Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Sue Gower MBE, presented the winners with a trophy and certificate. The Bexley Eco Legacy Award recognises schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental action and sustainability.
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Prestigious Award for Our Director of Education
18th Jun 2025

Our Director of Education, Julie Carson has been recognised with a Silver Award for Transformational Use of Digital Technology in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards. Chosen from thousands of nominees, she will now be in with the chance of winning the highly desired Gold Award, which will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in London and on BBC One’s The One Show later this year. Having been in education for 30 years, 20 of which have been in senior leadership roles, Julie has led a pioneering Trust-wide strategy combining Universal Design for Learning, AI, and inclusive technology to improve outcomes, reduce barriers, and transform teaching and learning across their five primary schools. Julie is one of 94 deserving teachers, lecturers, leaders, support staff and institutions recognised as a silver winner in this year’s awards for the lasting impact they have on shaping the lives of young people.
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We have been awarded the AI Quality Gold Mark!
15th May 2025

We’re proud to share that Woodland Academy Trust has been awarded Gold in the AI Quality Mark! After becoming the first multi-academy trust to achieve Silver status last year through the Good Future Foundation’s AI Quality Mark, we’re thrilled to now receive the Gold accreditation — a recognition of our ongoing commitment to embedding responsible and impactful AI use across our schools. The Good Future Foundation's AI Quality Mark, awarded in Bronze, Silver, and Gold categories, requires schools to demonstrate purposeful engagement with key aspects of AI integration. This rigorous process ensures that AI tools are implemented with clear intention and safety measures, aligning with each school’s mission to provide quality, innovative education.
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We Are Woodland- Spring Edition
3rd Apr 2025

We’re excited to share the latest edition of We Are Woodland – our Spring Term newsletter, now available to read! This issue is a snapshot of a vibrant and purpose-driven term – and a big thank you goes to our staff, pupils, and communities who continue to shape and strengthen our collective journey. Click the link below to read the full edition. We-Are-Woodland-Spring-Edition-2025.pdf
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