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Ark Schools
@arkschools.bsky.social
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We’re a charity transforming lives through education with a network of 39 non-selective academy schools & innovative ventures bringing benefits to the wider sector.
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In @schoolsweek.bsky.social, Chris Thackray, Digital Strategy Lead, shares how Ark is tackling barriers to digital progress and why equity must be at the heart of transformation.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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🎙️The Story of EdCity is a story of @hflabour.bsky.social council and @arkschools.bsky.social transforming lives 🚀
Thank you @theimpactequation.bsky.social for sharing our story

Listen here:
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December 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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🛍️Our entrepreneurs bought ingredients ready for the Winter Fair!🛍️

💵We compared the cost of products and thought about how many ingredients we would need to make our tasty treats.👩🏽‍🍳

❄️Keep an eye out for Year 1’s stall for a festive treat!❄️
@arktindal.bsky.social #TeamTindal @arkschools.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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🚀We’re proud to celebrate the newest graduates of Ark’s Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) programme - an 18-month journey for vice principals aspiring to headship.
Programmes like this are central to our commitment to investing in aspiring leaders across Ark.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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We welcomed Google to @edcity-uk.bsky.social for a AI workshop and students had the opportunity to explore Google AI tools.
This initiative reflects Ark’s commitment to ensure every student is confident and safe in the digital world.
Thanks to Google for inspiring the next generation of innovators.
November 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Wow! We have had some #Mathletics awards handed out to children across the school in today's assembly! Great job #teamtindal! Keep up the good work. ➕➖✖️➗

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November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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🍂 Our seasonal sensory walk through #CannonHillPark did not disappoint! 🍂

🍁From autumnal colours to icy ponds, Year 1 used lots of their senses to take in all of nature. ❄️

🐿️ We even spotted a friend preparing for winter! 🌰

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November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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💬In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Venessa Willms, Managing Director at Ark Schools, shares how systematic assessment and targeted interventions have helped 79% of disadvantaged Ark pupils at KS2 meet the expected standard in reading, compared to 63% nationally.
Read more: shorturl.at/MUaIb
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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💛 #TeamTindal felt proud to support #ChildrenInNeed today! 💛

👀 We spotted a familiar bear in Year 1. 🧸

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November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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⭐We're delighted to share that Ark has been recognised by
SWGfL for our commitment to online safety. The award was presented at SWGfL’s anniversary event alongside others who have contributed to advancing online safety over the past 25 years.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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📢 Join @arkschools.bsky.social and Impact Equation for a live podcast recording: From philanthropy to system change – The Ark Story

📍 EdCity, London
🗓️ Thursday 13 November | 🕟 5–7.30pm

🔗 Register: 1edcity.org/from-philant...
October 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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🎃 Autumn Fest was SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃

✨ From fancy dress to eerie escape rooms, the day felt magical. ✨

@arktindal.bsky.social #TeamTindal @arkschools.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Molly Devlin (Director of Early Years) and Vickee Twort (Executive Primary Head at Ark Victoria Academy) explore why boosting attendance in the early years is critical - and share four strategies that are already making a measurable impact.
💭 Read their @theeef.bsky.social blog: tinyurl.com/373asuce
October 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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📚 New blog

Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort (@arkschools.bsky.social) share four proven ways to build strong early years attendance — from building family relationships to whole-school strategies.

🔗 Read: https://eef.li/4NBNkU

For more support, join this webinar: ow.ly/bLJr50X7Kcp
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🎭 Curtains up on creativity as Ark students take the stage!
Last month, the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social came alive with energy and imagination as 175 Year 10s launched their Drama GCSE journey with a full day of workshops and performances on the main stage.
📸 Genevieve Girling
October 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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♻️ ⚡ Last week, Ark Victoria Academy welcomed Jess Phillips MP and a host of local employers for a pioneering solar energy and green careers showcase – inspiring students to see themselves as future leaders in sustainability.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4kfhwhky
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We are ready to represent #teamtindal at Ark's regional football tournament today! ⚽🏆 @arktindal
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Reception had a fantastic time meeting Phoebe today and learned all about how to interact safely with her.
We had a pawsome time! 🐾
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September 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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🍽️Another delicious community meal thanks to @foodcycle.bsky.social 🍽️

Join us again next Thursday at 4.30pm!
September 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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We have been awarded a Reading for Pleasure Silver Quality Mark, and as you can see, we are very excited! 📚❤️ @arktindal.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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We absolutely love this time of year at @arktindal.bsky.social. A bumper harvest of apples and pears with lots more to come. Look out for crumble appearing at lunchtime next week! #gardeningclub #TeamTindal @eco-schools.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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✨ Congratulations to all our Year 11 students receiving their GCSE results today!
Across the Ark network, results have improved this year - with 69% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both English and maths.
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August 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🚀Congratulations to our Year 13s on their A level and BTEC success!
We're excited to see hundreds of Ark students secure places in top universities and sought-after apprenticeships. There are countless stories of determination and exceptional achievement across our schools.
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August 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🎉 Today’s A level and BTEC results showcase the exceptional achievements of our Year 13s. Across Ark, 74% of students achieved A* to C or equivalent in their A level and BTEC Level 3 subjects - a 9 percentage point improvement on last year.
Discover more: shorturl.at/zpylK
August 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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💬 "The heavy emphasis on traditional texts and high-stakes exams in the current curriculum does little to bridge the gaps. In fact, it often amplifies them."
In Schools Week, Leandri Dannhauser, Network Lead for English, explores how we can develop a more inclusive curriculum.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM