Mercia Learning Trust

Looking for unique artwork to enhance your business space? Our Young Creatives art and photography showcases incredible pieces from talented young artists, with all proceeds supporting The Children's Hospital Charity. The exhibition at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa runs until 3 November, and you can bid online to bring unique, inspiring art into your premises or office. Whether you're after a focal piece for a lobby or a creative addition to your workspace, you’ll find something special. Place your bid now: https://lnkd.in/efSVEkze #sheffield #sheffieldart #sheffieldschools #sheffieldbusiness Sheffield Chamber of Commerce

Investing in the Growth of Our Associate Staff At Mercia Learning Trust, we recognise the vital role that associate staff play in the success of our schools, making up 48% of our workforce. From liaising with parents and external agencies to advising senior leaders and trustees, they hold responsibilities that are crucial to the smooth running of our schools. Yet, professional development for associate staff often falls behind that of teaching staff. We’re committed to changing that. Following the success of last year’s programme, we are proud to offer another year-long leadership training programme for associate staff in 2024/25. This programme is designed for those who are already in leadership positions or aspire to further develop their careers to reach leadership positions. Led by our Trust Improvement Director, Claire Pender, and supported by other trust leaders, participants will gain invaluable skills in leadership, communication, and strategic planning. Testimonies from our previous cohort highlight the benefits: ✨ “It was great to share experiences with staff across the trust.” ✨ “The training exceeded my expectations—well-planned and highly useful.” ✨ “I’ve built links with others in different schools that have been invaluable.” We’re proud to be building a future where all staff—both teaching and associate—have access to meaningful professional development.

Louise Haigh MP came in to school today to find out more about an exciting project the Year 12 students in design technology have been up to. In the subject design, engineer and construct (DEC), students have been redesigning different stations along the Hope Valley line to make them more accessible and welcoming, and to fit in with the local environment. They have also been considering how the stations could open up business opportunities around the station. They worked in teams of three and created scale models and then moved on to model them in Autodesk REVIT and create a 3D digital model of the site.  It was a brilliant opportunity for these students to present their deigns to Louise Haigh, who is not only a Sheffield MP and former student at KES, but also the Secretary of State for Transport. They also presented to representatives from HS1 and Mott MacDonald. Mark Taylor Alison Watson MBE Helen Vardy Paul Haigh Louise Haigh MP

Did you know you can win one of our students’ artworks for as little as £5? The Young Creatives art and photography exhibition offers a variety of bidding options, including a raffle-style ticket system. Visit the exhibition in person at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa or bid online until 3 November. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efSVEkze 50% of profits will be donated to The Children's Hospital Charity. #sheffield #sheffieldevents #sheffieldschools #sheffieldcharity

We were honoured to have our CEO, Neil Miley, invited to contribute to The Key Support Services national podcast series Trust Matters – Lessons in Leadership. In an interview with Ellie Potter, Neil reflects on his journey in education, his transition into the role at Mercia Learning Trust, and his vision for the future of leadership across multi-academy trusts. He also shares his thoughts on building cohesive teams, understanding local communities, and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Tune in to hear the full episode when it goes live on 13 November! Watch or listen here: 🎧 YouTube https://lnkd.in/drVwAW86 🎧 Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/g6kWwUSx 🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/giaXqRCq

Every bid at the Young Creatives Exhibition directly supports The Children's Hospital Charity. Our students are not only creating incredible artwork, but they’re also helping raise funds for this important cause. Make a difference and place your bid here: https://lnkd.in/efSVEkze #sheffieldcharity #sheffield Caitlin Hallatt Holly Newton-Steele Tchad Western

BIG CHALLENGE Wow! We have been inundated with teams interested in getting involved with this year's Big Challenge enterprise project! An amazing 27 teams have come forward to get involved, but sadly we can only take forward ten teams to take part. So, in the past couple of weeks, we've been running Dragon's Den sessions to select those lucky ten teams! The Big Challenge is a Sheffield-wide competition run by See it Be it in Sheffield. Teams of up to 6 pupils have the opportunity to design and grow a business from a £25 start up loan. This follows the success of the previous two years' Big Challenge competitions, having won Best Advert, Made in Sheffield and Best use of Technology awards last year. Well done to the teams who have presented so confidently and prepared so well for the Dragon's Dens. Watch this space to hear which teams made it through!

We’re incredibly proud of the creativity on display at the Young Creatives Exhibition! Running until 3 November at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa, this is your chance to see the artistic talent from students across Mercia Learning Trust. You can also bid online at: https://lnkd.in/efSVEkze and help raise money for our schools and The Children's Hospital Charity. #sheffield #sheffieldschools #sheffieldcharity

We have launched our Greenpower Education Trust project with our King Ecgbert School students. Great to students from all year groups showing an interest. A massive thank you to our sponsors Mitie and CONNECTFIBRE for making this possible and to Rowan Campbell-Pilling for talking to us about his racing career and answering so many questions! Thanks also to those who've offered support and advice, UTC Sheffield City Centre.