After months of training, determination, and teamwork, the Bedminster Down 35-mile Ten Tors team has successfully completed the 2025 challenge on Dartmoor. The team’s Ten Tors journey began back in November, with seven demanding training sessions across the winter and early spring. From freezing rain to unforgiving hills, the team trained in all weathers and […]
Futura schools have been echoing to the sound of music as our youngest pupils discover the joy of singing and performing. Nursery and reception children joined forces for a series of EYFS music festivals led by the Trust’s Director of Music Ingrid McLean. The children came together at one school in each of Futura’s hubs […]
Clevedon School has been shortlisted for the Tes Community Engagement Initiative Award for its Winter Warmers project. Winter Warmers offers the community a complimentary three-course evening meal, with students serving under the guidance of Mrs Davies, Head of Food, and Chef Fudge. As well as serving food, the students provide entertainment through board games, […]
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy students had audiences cheering for more as they staged an unforgettable School of Rock. The school was alive with music, energy, and rock ’n’ roll as the cast gave incredible performances over three evening shows and a daytime one for 150 primary school pupils. Leading the way in the high-energy, feel-good […]
Five Futura colleagues developed their professional experience, soft skills and confidence when they spent a week working in Indian schools. Bek Curtis (Northgate), Sophy Palmer (Bridge Farm), Seth Brilliant (Bridge Farm), Will Hynes (Bridge Farm) and Katie Young (All Saints) participated in the visit, which was funded by the Turing Scheme and organised by our […]
Colleagues in Futura’s Commercial Services have successfully completed qualifications funded by the apprenticeship levy. Brad Cox and Rhys Greenland are the latest members of the sports centre team to achieve a qualification (congratulations!) after completing the Level 3 Team Leader and Supervisor apprenticeship delivered by Lifetime Learning. They developed their leadership skills while gaining practical […]
In the face of strong competition from external candidates, homegrown talent has successfully filled all three headteacher vacancies in Futura schools. Massive congratulations to Emmee Standeven, Kirsty Jones, and Katie Sharp for being promoted to the role of headteacher. We asked each person to reflect on their journey to becoming a headteacher and what the […]
Hundreds of colleagues from across Futura gathered to share and develop ideas for achieving the best outcomes for our pupils and improving staff workload and wellbeing during our first Collaboration Day of 2025. The Collaboration Day took place on 14th February, both online and at Wellsway, Chandag, IKB, and Chestnut Park schools. Participants engaged in […]
