Lynsey Draycott, David Lowbridge-Ellis, and Gary Smart led a session titled “Safe and Secure: Effective Lockdown Procedures and Protocols”, focusing on the importance of proportionate lockdown procedures in schools. We had a brilliant turnout and were genuinely humbled by the positive feedback from delegates who are eager [...]
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 [...]
We’re thrilled to announce that our chosen charity for 2026 will be Papyrus, an incredible organisation dedicated to preventing young suicide and supporting the mental health of young people.Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mike Palmer from Three Dads Walking to our conference, where he shared [...]
Community Spirit Raises £47,000 At Matrix Academy Trust, community is at the heart of everything we do—and this year, our schools and staff have shown just how powerful that spirit can be. We are thrilled to announce that our eight schools have raised an incredible £47,000 for Birmingham [...]
We’re thrilled to announce that the Matrix Book Club has launched - created as a chance to discover new reads, share perspectives, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed and welcoming space, all while promoting a love of literacy across the Trust. There’s nothing like bonding over [...]
We are delighted to announce that the Trust has invested in 23 brand new minibuses as part of our new Trust-wide Fleet Strategy. This marks a significant step forward in ensuring our pupils have access to safe, modern, and reliable transport across all our academies. Each minibus is [...]
