Head Teacher at Engage Academy: Nurturing inclusive learning communities.
Joined March 2019
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Alison Ward retweeted
29 Oct 2025
We remain deeply committed to nurturing and caring for our children and staff, ensuring they feel safe, respected and included.
With therapeutic support and targeted SEMH interventions, wellbeing isn’t extra work – it’s our foundation.
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Alison Ward retweeted
27 Oct 2025
Our CEO, Chris, commends Elements Academy for its community spirit and Reach Academy for a 30% rise in student leadership applications – a true testament to excellence and dedication this half-term.
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Alison Ward retweeted
19 Sep 2025
We are very impressed with how all of our pupils have settled into school after the summer. We have had a very busy few weeks of learning both indoors and outdoors! @EthosAcadTrust #nurture #semh
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Alison Ward retweeted
24 Sep 2025
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Alison Ward retweeted
10 Oct 2025
We are really enjoying working with @AheadP_ship on the Growing Talent Greener Futures programme. So far we have joined in careers workshops and are designing our own green projects. We can't wait for the parent showcase in a few weeks! @EthosAcadTrust #SEMH #Careers #nurture
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Alison Ward retweeted
10 Oct 2025
Whales pupils had an amazing visit to the @MediaMuseum this week and can't wait to go back again! @EthosAcadTrust #science
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Alison Ward retweeted
18 Sep 2025
⭐️🌟 We are extremely happy with this ⬇️ 2 days so far this week and hoping for a third! Well done to all of our new pupils for settling in so quickly to full time education! 🌟⭐️@EthosAcadTrust #attendance #semh #nurture
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Alison Ward retweeted
18 Sep 2025
Whales class are excited to begin their Green Innovators projects after listening to some exciting visitors with different careers. They can’t wait to get inventing and invite them all back to judge their hard work! @EthosAcadTrust #sustainability @AheadP_ship
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Alison Ward retweeted
11 Sep 2025
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16 Sep 2025
We are now a @myHappymind_ school! Pupils have really enjoyed their introduction to the brain and starting their journals. @EthosAcadTrust #SEMH #AlternativeProvision
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28 Feb 2025
Lovely to return to Engage Academy and see some amazing work that has been produced for a pupil’s project. @EngageAcademyUK @EthosAcadTrust
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Alison Ward retweeted
26 Feb 2025
Outreach learning within KS3 supports Evolve students in accessing healthy outdoor activities, to support in student mental health and wellbeing.
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Alison Ward retweeted
26 Feb 2025
We are really pleased with our new Sensory Room, which was set up during the half-term holidays. It's proven very popular with the pupils so far!
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Alison Ward retweeted
26 Feb 2025
The sun is out and so are our bikes! This half term, mountain biking will be taking place weekly, for all groups. Keep up if you can!
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Alison Ward retweeted
10 Feb 2025
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24 Jan 2025
Australia Day! Dolphins had a lovely time food tasting, identifying Australia on a map and researching animals native to Australia. @EngageAcademyUK @EthosAcadTrust
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Alison Ward retweeted
8 Jan 2025
#Chinese new year we are all trimmed up ready for the year of the snake 🐍
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Alison Ward retweeted
9 Jan 2025
#chocolatecake this gorgeous cake was made by one of our year 10’s today 😋 👏
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Alison Ward retweeted
9 Jan 2025
#protecting our local woodland @WoodlandTrust @WakeExpress Our students made us very proud today, litter picking in the woodland next door. They filled lots of bags which were taken next door to @RECWakefield top job guys 👏🥶👍
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Alison Ward retweeted
8 Jan 2025
This blog delves into neurodiversity & championing difference, something we’re passionate about throughout our schools.
Written by our Director of Education, Ann-Marie Oliver it’s full of expert insights about how we can best support neurodiverse learners.
bit.ly/4e4s6Dk
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