Cambrian Learning Trust

PART TIME JOB VACANCY Clerk to Local Governing Committee or Trust Board Committees Cambrian Learning Trust are recruiting for Governance Professional(s) to join the team, based at schools in and around the Faringdon and Wantage area. Meetings will be held in person at school premises or via Teams. The contract would normally include approximately 6 meetings per school, per year, with approximately 14 hours work per meeting. Apply via MyNewTerm here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/3083/EDV-2026-CLT-63572

Cambrian Learning Trust is closely monitoring the current heatwave and has provided guidance to all of our schools. As our schools vary in buildings, facilities and local circumstances, each school will carry out its own risk assessment and will make decisions based on what is safest and most appropriate for its pupils and staff. Depending on those assessments, some schools may remain fully open, while others may choose to implement partial or full closure arrangements during the hottest periods of the week. Where schools do need to reduce on-site provision, parents will continue to have the option of sending their child to school if they are unable to make alternative arrangements and school is the safest environment for them. Schools will communicate directly with families regarding any local changes. Schools are also considering sensible measures to minimise the impact of the heat, which may include adapting outdoor activities, adjusting the timing of events, encouraging pupils to stay in shaded areas, ensuring regular access to drinking water and, where appropriate, making temporary adjustments to uniform expectations. The wellbeing and safety of pupils and staff remain our priority, and we will continue to follow available guidance and review arrangements as conditions develop.

JOB VACANCY: SAFEGUARDING OFFICER CLOSING DATE: Monday 29th June 9am Cambrian Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Safeguarding Officer to support our schools in maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection. Working across our family of schools, you will provide expert advice to Headteachers and Designated Safeguarding Leads, lead on complex child protection matters, represent schools at multi-agency meetings, and help ensure safeguarding policies and procedures reflect current legislation and best practice. Apply via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/3083/EDV-2026-CLT-06938

Pupils Unite for Trust Olympic Event

More than 300 pupils from Cambrian Learning Trust schools in Abingdon and Wantage came together at Larkmead School for the Trust’s annual Olympic Event, celebrating teamwork, inclusion and healthy competition.

More than 300 pupils from CLT schools in Abingdon and Wantage came together at Larkmead School for the Trust's annual Olympic Event, celebrating teamwork, inclusion and healthy competition. The event saw Year 5 and 7 pupils representing their allocated countries in a range of athletic and team-based challenges, including running races, throwing and jumping events, tug-of-war and capture the flag. Designed to bring pupils from different schools together, the event places the Olympic values of friendship, respect and excellence at its heart. Throughout the day, pupils demonstrated outstanding collaboration, encouraging and supporting peers they had never met before while working together towards a common goal. The annual Olympics forms an important part of the Trust's commitment to enrichment opportunities that help pupils develop beyond the classroom. The event reflects the Trust's mission of "Nurturing Growth – Inspiring Minds" and its values of Integrity, Kindness, Ambition and Unity, providing young people with opportunities to build relationships, develop confidence and experience success through shared endeavour. The Trust's vision is "To be a Beacon of Excellence", and events such as this help pupils flourish both personally and socially. Paul Chadwick, Trust Enrichment Lead, who organised the event, said: "This is one of the Trust's largest events of the year in terms of participation, and the students have worked together brilliantly today. They have supported other students that they had never met before and shown fantastic teamwork throughout the day. It has been wonderful to see so many young people enjoying the experience and creating new friendships." The event concluded with a celebration of the pupils' achievements, with the Jamaica team crowned overall champions. Their victory was met with great excitement, bringing a memorable end to a day that showcased the power of sport to unite, inspire and build community across Cambrian Learning Trust schools.

Congratulations!

National Thank a Teacher Day Today, on #ThankATeacherDay, we want to celebrate and thank every member of teaching staff across Cambrian Learning Trust. Every day, our colleagues live out our values of integrity, kindness, ambition and unity, nurturing growth and inspiring minds in our schools and communities. Whether teaching in the classroom, supporting behind the scenes, leading teams, caring for pupils or helping our schools thrive, each person makes a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people. Thank you for your dedication, compassion and commitment. Together, you help make Cambrian Learning Trust a beacon of excellence. If a member of staff has made a difference to you or your child, why not send them a FREE personalised e-card through the Thank a Teacher website? It only takes a minute and can mean so much. Visit: thankateacher.co.uk #ThankATeacherDay #CambrianLearningTrust #NurturingGrowthInspiringMinds

Character and Citizenship Platinum Award Winners

Pupils, families and staff from across Cambrian Learning Trust came together at The Beacon in Wantage last night to celebrate the achievements of this year's Character and Citizenship Platinum Award winners.