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School Rebuild Secured for Horncastle Primary

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Last month (Dec 2022), the Department for Education announced the latest schools to be rebuilt or substantially refurbished under the government’s School Rebuilding Programme – and Horncastle Primary School was on the list!

239 schools were named in this latest announcement, bringing the total number of schools to receive funding up to 500. Horncastle Primary School joins Wellspring’s Beacon Academy, which secured rebuild funding under the School Rebuilding Programme in a previous round.

The funding for Horncastle Primary School will help deliver a state of the art learning environment and enable the school to completely renovate and modernise its facilities. The rebuild is due to be completed in the next three to five years.

Mark Wilson, CEO at Wellspring, said: “At Wellspring, we understand that the quality of the environment in which children learn is of central importance. It affects their educational outcomes, school experience and their overall wellbeing.

“The announcement that Horncastle Primary School is to be improved under the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme is very welcome news, and will ensure that pupils have an improved school building that supports every aspect of their learning, now and well into the future.”

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Wellspring Appoints New Chair to the Board

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Wellspring Academy Trust, Yorkshire’s largest mixed sector multi-academy trust, has appointed a new chair to the board. 

Cheryl Hobson takes over from former chair Hearl Lenton and brings more than 30 years’ experience in finance, local government and the NHS to the role. Cheryl has been involved in Wellspring’s governance as a board member and co-opted member of the Finance and Resources Committee since 2015.

Mark Wilson, CEO at Wellspring, said: “Cheryl’s appointment is excellent news for the Trust and all our schools within it. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and is fully committed to our ethos and mission to make a difference. I am confident of her ability to offer the Wellspring board the effective leadership and guidance required as we push forward with our ambitions for our next 10 years.

“I would also like to thank Hearl Lenton, our former chair, for his superb work during his tenure and the role he has played in Wellspring’s success to date.”

Cheryl Hobson, chair of Wellspring Academy Trust board, added: “Being part of Wellspring’s journey so far has brought me a huge sense of pride and joy, so I’m honoured to take on the role of chair of the board. As someone born and raised in Barnsley and a product of the comprehensive school system here, I understand the communities in which a lot of Wellspring’s schools are based. The positive impact the Trust is having on those communities is phenomenal. 

“Looking forward, it’s a really exciting time for Wellspring – three new free schools in progress, rebuilds of existing schools in planning and more schools than ever expressing interest in joining the Trust. On the board, we have some fantastic new people joining us to work alongside experienced members and opportunities to recruit more skills and talent. I’m really looking forward to building a strong team and being able to offer the executive team the exceptional levels of support and governance that an ambitious, fast growing trust like Wellspring needs.”   

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Communicolour Art Installation Inspires Grimsby Pupils

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School’s getting a whole lot brighter for pupils in Grimsby thanks to Communicolour, an innovative new project that brings together schools and leading artists.

Phoenix Park Academy is the latest school to benefit from an inspiring, bold Communicolour art installation. Designed by acclaimed Sheffield-based artist Marcus Method, a sculpture series is transforming the outdoor space at Phoenix Park with vibrant colour and pattern.

Communicolour is a groundbreaking new initiative from Wellspring Academy Trust and aims to create a world less grey for pupils and communities by converting forgotten grey spaces into riots of colour and contemporary design. Playgrounds, fences, sides of buildings and more in schools across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have been reimagined as canvases and now display striking and engaging art.

Mark Wilson, Chief Executive at Wellspring Academy Trust, explains: “Education is really about igniting the imaginations of children and young people. Our sense of space and the calibre of our surroundings plays a critical role in that. Through our Communicolour work, we are creating spaces that are inspiring and engaging, and introduce our pupils to the incredible benefits art can have on our wellbeing.

“We want our young people to be inspired by our Communicolour art projects and, crucially, to take away the confidence that they can make a positive contribution in the world. We want them to understand they can express themselves through creativity. We want them to see value in experimentation and play, to see the world as vibrant and joyful. We want our young people to enjoy their experience of school in every form.’’

Marcus Method, artist behind the design at Phoenix Park, added: “Using my designs to inspire and engage young people and introduce them to the benefits of art has been a real pleasure. The sculptures have been designed around the concept of ‘Flourishing,’ and represent change and growth. The first sculpture is very regimented and uniform, but as each one progresses, more shape, colour and dynamism is added. This journey represents the life of the young people in school – maybe unsure and shy at the start but flourishing over time through meeting new people and experiencing new things, and enriching their lives.”