Unit Commanders Course. 23-26 Feb 2026Recently adult members of our Cadet Force have been busy completing their Unit Commanders Course (UCC) as part of their ongoing training & development.The course, which is run at the RAFAC Command & Leadership School allows our adult instructors to develop leadership techniques, [...]
On Friday, 7th November 2025, all schools across our Trust came together to mark Remembrance Day — a time to honour and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, in our armed forces. The event was led by the [...]
On the 18th December 2024 our cadets from across the Trust came together at Barr Beacon School for the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Annual Dinner Night. Traditionally this night is all about celebrating and thanking the young leaders within our contingents for their commitment, professionalism and high performance over the [...]
Matrix Academy Trust proudly advocate for the Armed Forces Covenant and sign the pledge. The Trust’s pledges are: Promoting the wearing of uniforms to work Providing additional pastoral support to children of serving personnel in our academies Exploring opportunities for pupils to engage with armed forces representatives within [...]
Our pupils and staff have been considering remembrance. Each year, as a country, we join to consider the sacrifices and efforts made to protect our British values. Throughout conflicts over the years, the men and women who have given their all to ensure our individual liberty and freedom [...]
Cadets Lead The Way. This weekend 27 cadets from four of our schools expanded their leadership skills by attending The Bronze Leadership Course at Barr Beacon School. The course was held centrally to allow our cadets to share ideas and harness the fundamentals of leadership training. Our cadets [...]
