Filming with actor Mark Wingett Brings SMART Response training to Life for Schools Nationwide. We’ve just wrapped up a few incredible days of filming our eight ROSPA-accredited training videos for our SMART Response program — a fresh, innovative approach to lockdowns in education — and [...]
Smestow Academy’s Remarkable Turnaround Featured in Birmingham Mail Smestow Academy has been featured in the Birmingham Mail following its transformation from one of the most challenged schools in the country to a thriving learning environment. "A teacher at a secondary school which was once [...]
What a Day! Our First Trust-Wide Sports Day at Alexander Stadium This week, we made history with our very first Trust-Wide Sports Day, bringing together seven schools and over 3,500 people at the iconic Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. With 450 athletes competing in a range of events, [...]
MAT Excellence Awards Recognition We’re proud to share that Matrix Academy Trust was shortlisted for Trust Executive Team of the Year at the 2025 MAT Excellence Awards. This recognition reflects the incredible teamwork and dedication across our School Improvement Team, Central Support Team, and all our school-based colleagues. [...]
Unleash Your Creativity and Cheer on Your House! Are you ready to show your house pride and artistic flair? In the lead-up to our Trust-Wide Sports Day, we’re holding a Banner & Sign Creation Competition for pupils in Year 7 and Year 10! Create a banner or sign [...]
Turves Green Boys' School hosts the 'Leading SEND & Inclusion in Mainstream' Conference More than 100 school leaders from across the region came together at Turves Green Boys' School for a conference exploring how mainstream schools can become more inclusive. The Evidence for Learning programme included insights from [...]
