<![CDATA[Liberty Academy Trust News Feed - Trust News]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:49:25 GMT Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:49:25 GMT <![CDATA[ SEND: How to have real inclusion in mainstream schools - TES ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 As the government pushes for more children with SEND to be educated in mainstream schools, TES looks at what meaningful inclusion really requires. Our CEO, Dr Crossley, shared insights as part of this important conversation.
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]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:49:25 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Digital transformation for SEND ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 Digital transformation for SEND: Skolon & Liberty Academy Trust team up!

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 15:36:51 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Autism Awareness Day ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 Autism Awareness Day by Morgan, Year 9, Church Lawton School

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:55:42 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Spring two 2025 Trust Newsletter ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 Spring two 2025 Trust Newsletter

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:47:36 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Spring one 2025 Trust Newsletter ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 Spring one 2025 Trust Newsletter

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:45:10 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Living Wage Week ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 4 - 10 November 2024 ]]> Tue, 5 Nov 2024 11:36:29 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Results are in! ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 Huge congratulations to our students!

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:11:21 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Global Equality Collective (GEC) ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 We have entered into a new partnership with the Global Equality Collective (GEC), click here to view more. ]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:44:04 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Liberty Academy Trust join over 1000 organisations by signing the Race at Work Charter ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 Business in the Community (BITC) is pleased to announce that Liberty Academy Trust has joined over 900 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed for businesses to collectively commit to improving equal opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees in the UK.

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 16:46:14 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Church Lawton School celebrates success ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 ++ Students secure clutch of qualifications and take next step ++

]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 09:29:59 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Vanguard School celebrate success ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 ++ Students secure clutch of qualifications and take next step ++

]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 09:19:42 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Thames Valley School Celebrates Success ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 ++ Students secure qualifications and take next step ++

]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 09:12:10 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Autism-Friendly Cinema Screenings ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 Autism-friendly screenings are sometimes called relaxed or sensory-friendly screenings. Adjustments are made to reduce stress and sensory input, such as low lighting and sound, freedom to move and staff trained in autism awareness.

Dimensions have kindly shared a list of upcoming national autism-friendly cinema screenings:

]]> Wed, 9 Aug 2023 09:13:39 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Seeking Your Views ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 The lack of availability of special school places for our children in Reading is an issue which we must address.  

Working in partnership with Brighter Futures, Liberty Academy Trust is proposing to extend its pupil numbers at Thames Valley School.

]]> Fri, 4 Aug 2023 14:39:14 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ National Thank a Teacher Day ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 The UK-wide celebration of all teaching and support staff is back, National Thank a Teacher Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st June!

Liberty Academy Trust would like to thank all our staff in our schools for the great work you do every day. Because of your teamwork, courage and determination our pupils are understood and have the chance to opportunity to achieve academically and develop skills that support their quality of life, now and in the future.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:09:40 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Things to Remember During Healthy Eating Week – advice for supporting autistic children ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 It is great to see so many schools embracing Healthy Eating Week, but for autistic children and young people and their parents it can be an additionally challenging time.

]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 11:24:04 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Disability Confident Employer ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 We are delighted to have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer!

This Level 2 accreditation confirms that we:

  • have undertaken and completed the Disability Confident self-assessment
  • are taking all of the core actions to be a Disability Confident employer
  • are agreeing to at least one action to get the right people for our business and at least one action to retain and develop our people.

In continuing our Disability Confident journey, we are ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 11:25:49 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Staff Recognition Awards ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 Liberty Academy Trust is excited to announce the launch of its new Staff Recognition scheme!

]]> Wed, 3 May 2023 15:57:47 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ World Autism Acceptance Week ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 Our schools will be celebrating World Autism Acceptance week

27th March to 2nd April

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:15:44 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Monday 19 September - State Funeral for HM The Queen ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=5 Details for school openings on Monday 19 September 2022.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:52:18 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ The Education Hub - DfE ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=4 Click here for the latest news from the Department for Education.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:16:57 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ GCSE Success in our Academies! ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=3 Congratulations to pupils at our Church Lawton, Thames Valley and Vanguard schools.

]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 17:07:38 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Welcome to NASAT Trust ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1 Welcome to the NAS Academies Trust website.

]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 13:24:07 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1 <![CDATA[ Schools bill ]]> https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2 The Government’s Schools Bill for England and Wales is currently being scrutinised by Parliament. What does it mean for our pupils and families?

]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2022 07:56:42 GMT https://www.libertytrust.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2