Frank Field Education Trust launches Community and Social Justice Awards in honour of its founder The Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) is proud to announce the launch of the Lord Frank Field Community and Social Justice Awards, created to honour the life, legacy, and values of the Trust’s late founder, Lord Frank Field. Lord Field devoted
To honour the memory of the late Lord Frank Field, an award will be named after him to mark his legacy and remarkable contribution to education and social justice. Through a collaboration with the Educate Awards – the largest education awards in the North West – the Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) will commemorate its founder, the Rt. Hon.
Birches Head Academy Brings Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda Jr.’ to Life with School Production Last week, pupils from Birches Head Academy (BHA) delivered an unforgettable performance of Matilda Jr The Musical on the 26th and 27th of March 2025, bringing Roald Dahl’s beloved tale to the stage. Students from across the academy amazed audiences with their remarkable
Birches Head Academy (BHA) is pleased to share its most recent Ofsted inspection report, which took place on 28 January 2025. The school received positive feedback regarding its ongoing improvements and commitment to providing a high standard of education. The report acknowledged the school’s dedication to addressing previous recommendations, particularly in areas such as behaviour
Young Musicians Inspired by Hallé Orchestra at Bridgewater Hall Students from Ellesmere Port C of E College and Birches Head Academy were given a musical treat on World Book Day as they attended a spectacular performance by the renowned Hallé Orchestra at Manchester’s prestigious Bridgewater Hall. The visit was part of the annual Hallé for Youth series, an initiative
There are three age categories: Years 1 and 2, year 3 and 4, Years 5 and 6, Years 7 and 8 and Years 9 and 10. Spelling, punctuation and grammar are not marked – it’s all about creativity! Finalists will be invited to go to a glamorous grand final at Cranage Hall where the bronze
Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) is working with leading education charity Teach First, to provide School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), allowing the teachers of the future to train within the local community. The SCITT programme is a one-year teacher-training course for people eager to learn on the job, enabling those who want to remain in
Dear interested party, RE: Consultation on admission arrangements I am writing to notify you of the consultation on the academy's 2026 – 27 admissions policy. The consultation period will run from 18th December 2024 until 29th January 2025; during this time, parents and other key stakeholders are invited to express their views and any
Starting on Thursday 5th December we launch our 12 days BHA attendance challenge. Each year group will get the chance to win a selection of amazing mystery prizes each day if you are in the Academy and on time. At the end of the 12 days there will be the opportunity to be in the
On Friday, 22 November 2024, pupils from across the Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) gathered at Staffordshire University for the first-ever Trust-wide Poetry Festival - a celebration of creativity and values. This year’s festival featured an impressive collection of poems, all reflecting the FFET Core Values: Humility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Gratitude, Courage, Respect, and Justice.
