Lift Schools
@liftschools.org
A national network of 57 schools where every child is entitled to an excellent education, every day.
Looking back on a year of progress and ahead to new possibilities for 2026, we thank everyone across our schools for their hard work and commitment to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. Happy New Year! #NewYear2026 #LiftSchools
We’re ending the year by celebrating the fantastic work happening across our schools. Thank you to everyone who has contributed this term - wishing our communities a restful and well-earned Christmas break. #LiftSchools #LifeAtLiftSchools #Christmas #Education
Across our network, children, staff and our communities came together to mark Remembrance Day with reflection and respect. We remember and honour the service and personal sacrifice made by all who served. #Remembrance #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #LiftSchools
Wishing a peaceful and joyous Guru Nanak Gurpurab to all who are celebrating across our trust and communities. #GuruNanakGurpurab #GuruNanakJayanti
Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating across our trust and communities. Wishing everyone a joyful Festival of Lights filled with hope, happiness and togetherness. #Diwali #LiftSchools
What if reducing exclusions started with rethinking inclusion? In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Phil Humphreys, Director of Education at Lift Schools, and The Difference CEO Kiran Gill, explore how whole-school inclusion leads to better outcomes for every learner: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
We're delighted to announce that Beacon High will be joining #LiftSchools. Lift Schools CEO @vianclark.bsky.social praised the school's "strong sense of purpose" and its "clear commitment to inclusion," adding that "these values sit at the heart of everything we do." - https://bit.ly/4ntOMm1
📢 We're thrilled to announce that East Wichel Primary School & Nursery will be joining #LiftSchools. "East Wichel is an excellent school with a powerful sense of purpose and a deep commitment to inclusion — all central to how we work as a trust." - CEO @vianclark.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3KrN1qJ
On International Day of Democracy, we celebrate the values of inclusion, dialogue and respect. Our schools work every day to create citizens of tomorrow who listen, question and contribute to a fairer society. #InternationalDayOfDemocracy #Democracy
"Structures don't raise standards, people do." We were delighted that our CEO @vianclark.bsky.social was quoted by The Rt Hon. Baroness Smith of Malvern during her discussion of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill in the House of Lords this week. #Education #RaisingStandards
We believe that a lifelong love and proficiency for reading and writing should be an entitlement for all. That's why we're celebrating International Literacy Day, which highlights the theme of promoting literacy in the digital era this year. #LiteracyDay #LiftSchools
This week, our staff and students are returning to schools with a fresh new look, ready for a great year ahead. 💪 Together, we're building a network where every school can shine brightly. #LiftSchools @lift-lea-forest.bsky.social
"We're proud to be a truly phone-free school." Will Doyle, Head of School at Lift Ryde, shares his proven strategies for implementing a stricter, more successful no-phone policy and explains why it was the right decision. Read more in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/3UQi5lZ #LiftSchools
"This is a remarkable achievement and a powerful example of the life-changing work our schools are delivering every day." - #LiftSchools CEO @vianclark.bsky.social We could not be more proud of our primary schools who are celebrating exceptional #KS2SATs results: bit.ly/4nFjV6i
"These results are an excellent reflection of the dedication put in by our teaching and support staff, alongside the resilience of our young pupils." - Director of Primary Education at #LiftSchools Ruth Murad. Congratulations to our primary schools on their brilliant phonics results! 👏
Our Principals' Conference brought our leaders together for a powerful day of collaboration, and shared learning. We're committed to developing valuable talent across our network to drive excellence in all our schools. Find out more: bit.ly/40Bh3NQ #LiftSchools #PrincipalsConference25
A huge congratulations to our #ModellingMaxims winners! Your dedication and commitment have had a profound impact communities across the country. Find out more: bit.ly/40wznaY Thanks to our sponsors Canva, Hutchison Catering and Aspens Services #LiftSchools #LifeAtLiftSchools #Education
Day 1 of our Principals’ Conference opened with powerful and energising keynote speeches from #LiftSchools CEO @vianclark.bsky.social and our guest speaker @lucygobag.bsky.social setting an inspiring tone for what's ahead. #PrincipalsConference25 #LiftSchools
Our Principals' Conference kicks off this week, bringing #LiftSchools leaders together for a day of collaboration and development. Excited for a variety of sessions from our experts and a warm welcome to guest speaker Professor Lucy Easthope! @lucygobag.bsky.social #PrincipalsConference25
At #LiftSchools, we're dedicated to talent development. Last week: middle leadership training. Next week: 57 principals unite for connection and collaboration. Strong leaders, teachers, and staff drive our success. Want to join us? Search careers: bit.ly/44wUVXl
Thousands of heartfelt thank you messages have flooded in for our amazing teachers and staff across #LiftSchools for #ThankATeacherDay! Read more of the heartwarming stories here: bit.ly/3HJWpVn
We’re delighted that our chief executive @vianclark.bsky.social had the opportunity to share insights from Lift Schools at today’s Social Mobility Policy Committee at the House of Lords. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3ZkNqjv #LiftSchools #Education #Policy #SocialMobility
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alastair Da Costa CBE as our new chair of trustees, from 1 September 2025. Alastair will take on the role from David Hall CBE who has served as #LiftSchools chair of trustees for the past six years with unwavering commitment and dedication bit.ly/3ZMDC1I
What does it take to build a culture where success is the norm? In the new blog on Project H, Catherine Harris shares how Kingswood Academy embeds a culture of success to rise to the challenge of Lift 490. Read the full blog here: www.projecth.org.uk/post/culture... #LiftSchools #ProjectH
"The future looks brighter than ever for our young people." At Lift Tendring, students have had the opportunity to engage in enriching STEM experiences, made possible by the fundraising efforts of staff and the generous support of donors. Read on: bit.ly/3Z0xfaV #STEMEducation #STEMinSchools
"It's been energising to see people come together and generously share their expertise and knowledge." - #LiftSchools CEO Becks Boomer-Clark #LearningAtWorkWeek at Lift Schools saw colleagues unite for a week dedicated to learning, collaboration, and development. Read more: bit.ly/3S1SXaC
In the new blog on Project H, Melissa Martinez shares how Trinity Primary Academy has elevated the role of teaching assistants in school, with transformative results. Read it here: projecth.org.uk/post/redefin... #TalentDrivesPerformance #Education
Redefining the role: empowering Teaching Assistants for impact
At Trinity Primary Academy, we’ve always believed that great schools are built on great people. Over the years, we’ve poured energy into developing our teachers, codifying what excellence looks like i...
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📐 Maths is no longer seen as uncool, gaining record entries at A level, but qualifications and curriculum reform is needed to keep students engaged in the subject, writes @liftschools.org maths lead Juliet Doyle
Maths: a return to prominence, but problems remain
With curriculum reform looming, it’s time to consider what young people need from the maths qualifications of the future, says this trust maths lead
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A non-uniform day to celebrate Easter at Ryde Academy turned into a powerful act of giving, with students donating 1000 Easter eggs to local charities and community focused organisations on the Isle of Wight. Read more on our website: bit.ly/42Ss3aj #LiftSchools #Easter #Community #Education
