REAch2 Academy Trust
@reach2trust.bsky.social
REAch2 is the UK’s largest primary-only trust with 62 schools. Dedicated to #AlwaysAimingHigher
Today, schools across the REAch2 family are marking #RemembranceDay.
Through assemblies, discussions, and creative activities, we continue to teach the next generation the value of learning from history and shaping a more compassionate future.
#AlwaysAimingHigher
Through assemblies, discussions, and creative activities, we continue to teach the next generation the value of learning from history and shaping a more compassionate future.
#AlwaysAimingHigher
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today, schools across the REAch2 family are marking #RemembranceDay.
Through assemblies, discussions, and creative activities, we continue to teach the next generation the value of learning from history and shaping a more compassionate future.
#AlwaysAimingHigher
Through assemblies, discussions, and creative activities, we continue to teach the next generation the value of learning from history and shaping a more compassionate future.
#AlwaysAimingHigher
It’s #TrusteesWeek! 🎉
A huge thank you to our incredible REAch2 Trustees for giving their time, expertise and guidance to help every child reach their full potential.
Your vision and commitment keep us #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child 💛
A huge thank you to our incredible REAch2 Trustees for giving their time, expertise and guidance to help every child reach their full potential.
Your vision and commitment keep us #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child 💛
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It’s #TrusteesWeek! 🎉
A huge thank you to our incredible REAch2 Trustees for giving their time, expertise and guidance to help every child reach their full potential.
Your vision and commitment keep us #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child 💛
A huge thank you to our incredible REAch2 Trustees for giving their time, expertise and guidance to help every child reach their full potential.
Your vision and commitment keep us #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child 💛
🪔 Happy Diwali! ✨
Wishing all REAch2 families celebrating a joyful festival of lights filled with laughter, happiness & togetherness.
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
Wishing all REAch2 families celebrating a joyful festival of lights filled with laughter, happiness & togetherness.
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
October 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🪔 Happy Diwali! ✨
Wishing all REAch2 families celebrating a joyful festival of lights filled with laughter, happiness & togetherness.
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
Wishing all REAch2 families celebrating a joyful festival of lights filled with laughter, happiness & togetherness.
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
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How are schools and trusts preparing for the new Ofsted approach? Why do leaders think the inspectorate is 'confused' about admissions? What is the most worrying aspect of the new inspections?
Exclusive free webinar below ⬇️
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Exclusive free webinar below ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Ofsted ‘confused’ about school admissions role
MAT leader Jonny Uttley warns Ofsted is ‘refusing’ to scrutinise schools that ‘push’ students out
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October 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
How are schools and trusts preparing for the new Ofsted approach? Why do leaders think the inspectorate is 'confused' about admissions? What is the most worrying aspect of the new inspections?
Exclusive free webinar below ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Exclusive free webinar below ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay🌍 This year’s theme, Access to Services, reminds us that timely support for staff, pupils, and communities is essential.
When mental health is supported, schools and communities flourish.
When mental health is supported, schools and communities flourish.
October 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay🌍 This year’s theme, Access to Services, reminds us that timely support for staff, pupils, and communities is essential.
When mental health is supported, schools and communities flourish.
When mental health is supported, schools and communities flourish.
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Hear from @mannybotwe.bsky.social @reach2trust.bsky.social Cathie Paine and @jonnyuttley.bsky.social in this free webinar on Ofsted's plans.
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🔍 Is Ofsted's new inspection system fit for purpose? In an exclusive Tes webinar, school leaders discuss what’s good, what’s bad and what implementation challenges await the sector.
Join us on 15 October – sign up for free here: www.tes.com/en-gb/campai...
Join us on 15 October – sign up for free here: www.tes.com/en-gb/campai...
September 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hear from @mannybotwe.bsky.social @reach2trust.bsky.social Cathie Paine and @jonnyuttley.bsky.social in this free webinar on Ofsted's plans.
Sign up below!
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🔍 Is Ofsted's new inspection system fit for purpose? Join us for an exclusive free webinar on 15 October as @mannybotwe.bsky.social, @jonnyuttley.bsky.social and Cathie Paine of @reach2trust.bsky.social discuss the upcoming changes.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🔍 Is Ofsted's new inspection system fit for purpose? Join us for an exclusive free webinar on 15 October as @mannybotwe.bsky.social, @jonnyuttley.bsky.social and Cathie Paine of @reach2trust.bsky.social discuss the upcoming changes.
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Through deep-dive case studies with frontline practitioners, we will bring these principles to life over coming weeks. The first two are published today, exploring approaches taken at
@reach2trust.bsky.social and Shotton Hall. Read here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/case-studies/
@reach2trust.bsky.social and Shotton Hall. Read here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/case-studies/
Case Studies - Inclusion in Practice
Case Studies Through a series of case studies, we will share deep-dive explorations of some of the promising inclusive mainstream practice that has been shared. The case studies don’t serve to endorse...
inclusioninpractice.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Through deep-dive case studies with frontline practitioners, we will bring these principles to life over coming weeks. The first two are published today, exploring approaches taken at
@reach2trust.bsky.social and Shotton Hall. Read here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/case-studies/
@reach2trust.bsky.social and Shotton Hall. Read here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/case-studies/
📍Houses of Parliament. Young voices. Big ideas.
This week, pupils from REAch2 schools led powerful, respectful debate at our annual #PupilParliament.
Chaired by Jess Asato - MP for Lowestoft, they tackled: “Do we have a responsibility to protect others’ rights?”
#FutureLeaders #Democracy
This week, pupils from REAch2 schools led powerful, respectful debate at our annual #PupilParliament.
Chaired by Jess Asato - MP for Lowestoft, they tackled: “Do we have a responsibility to protect others’ rights?”
#FutureLeaders #Democracy
June 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📍Houses of Parliament. Young voices. Big ideas.
This week, pupils from REAch2 schools led powerful, respectful debate at our annual #PupilParliament.
Chaired by Jess Asato - MP for Lowestoft, they tackled: “Do we have a responsibility to protect others’ rights?”
#FutureLeaders #Democracy
This week, pupils from REAch2 schools led powerful, respectful debate at our annual #PupilParliament.
Chaired by Jess Asato - MP for Lowestoft, they tackled: “Do we have a responsibility to protect others’ rights?”
#FutureLeaders #Democracy
We're proud to announce that REAch2 has been named Environmental Trust of the Year at Optimus Education's MAT Excellence Awards.
Pioneering climate education, cutting emissions by 23% and embedding sustainability into every school. 🏆
Pioneering climate education, cutting emissions by 23% and embedding sustainability into every school. 🏆
June 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We're proud to announce that REAch2 has been named Environmental Trust of the Year at Optimus Education's MAT Excellence Awards.
Pioneering climate education, cutting emissions by 23% and embedding sustainability into every school. 🏆
Pioneering climate education, cutting emissions by 23% and embedding sustainability into every school. 🏆
Today on #ThankATeacherDay, we’re celebrating the incredible REAch2 teachers who inspire, support, and shape young lives every day 💛🍎
Thank you for your care, creativity, and compassion 👏
Thank you for your care, creativity, and compassion 👏
June 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today on #ThankATeacherDay, we’re celebrating the incredible REAch2 teachers who inspire, support, and shape young lives every day 💛🍎
Thank you for your care, creativity, and compassion 👏
Thank you for your care, creativity, and compassion 👏
Some fantastic news to share. Our CEO, Cathie Paine, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to education.
A huge recognition of her work for children and families. Congratulations Cathie 👏
A huge recognition of her work for children and families. Congratulations Cathie 👏
June 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Some fantastic news to share. Our CEO, Cathie Paine, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to education.
A huge recognition of her work for children and families. Congratulations Cathie 👏
A huge recognition of her work for children and families. Congratulations Cathie 👏
#EidMubarak from REAch2 Academy Trust!
Wishing all our staff, schools, and colleagues across the sector a joyful and peaceful #EidUlAdha.
A time to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate the power of community.
Wishing all our staff, schools, and colleagues across the sector a joyful and peaceful #EidUlAdha.
A time to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate the power of community.
June 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#EidMubarak from REAch2 Academy Trust!
Wishing all our staff, schools, and colleagues across the sector a joyful and peaceful #EidUlAdha.
A time to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate the power of community.
Wishing all our staff, schools, and colleagues across the sector a joyful and peaceful #EidUlAdha.
A time to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate the power of community.
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In our latest How I Lead interview, @reach2trust.bsky.social CEO Cathie Paine talks about why she resists the 'obligation' to talk about balancing leadership and motherhood, and why she sees herself as a 'wandering encourager' ⬇️
Cathie Paine: ‘I see myself as a wandering encourager’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Cathie Paine, CEO of England’s largest primary multi-academy trust
www.tes.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:35 AM
In our latest How I Lead interview, @reach2trust.bsky.social CEO Cathie Paine talks about why she resists the 'obligation' to talk about balancing leadership and motherhood, and why she sees herself as a 'wandering encourager' ⬇️
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As Sats week begins, @reach2trust.bsky.social education director Andrew Rigby outlines why the tests fail to capture the real depth and breadth of children’s achievements
Why Sats are still imperfect
As Year 6 pupils begin their key stage 2 assessments, one trust education director outlines why the tests fail to capture the real depth and breadth of children’s achievements
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May 12, 2025 at 5:35 AM
As Sats week begins, @reach2trust.bsky.social education director Andrew Rigby outlines why the tests fail to capture the real depth and breadth of children’s achievements
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"As a female leader, there seems to be an obligation on me to talk about how it is 'possible' to be both a mother and a leader. I resist that... The truth is, any leader has to make sacrifices."
Superb, honest 'How I Lead' from @reach2trust.bsky.social CEO Cathie Paine
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Superb, honest 'How I Lead' from @reach2trust.bsky.social CEO Cathie Paine
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Cathie Paine: ‘I see myself as a wandering encourager’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Cathie Paine, CEO of England’s largest primary multi-academy trust
www.tes.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:46 AM
"As a female leader, there seems to be an obligation on me to talk about how it is 'possible' to be both a mother and a leader. I resist that... The truth is, any leader has to make sacrifices."
Superb, honest 'How I Lead' from @reach2trust.bsky.social CEO Cathie Paine
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Superb, honest 'How I Lead' from @reach2trust.bsky.social CEO Cathie Paine
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
We’re proud to be shortlisted for “Trust of the Year – 10 schools or more” at the TES School Awards 2025! 🌟
A huge shoutout to our amazing schools and staff who are #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child.
A huge shoutout to our amazing schools and staff who are #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child.
April 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We’re proud to be shortlisted for “Trust of the Year – 10 schools or more” at the TES School Awards 2025! 🌟
A huge shoutout to our amazing schools and staff who are #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child.
A huge shoutout to our amazing schools and staff who are #AlwaysAimingHigher for every child.
Happy Easter to our REAch2 family 🌸💐
Hope your day is full of fun, laughter, and those little moments that make you smile. Enjoy the sunshine, the chocolate, and the time together! 🐣💛
Enjoy the little things today! #HoppyEaster #EasterSunday
Hope your day is full of fun, laughter, and those little moments that make you smile. Enjoy the sunshine, the chocolate, and the time together! 🐣💛
Enjoy the little things today! #HoppyEaster #EasterSunday
April 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Happy Easter to our REAch2 family 🌸💐
Hope your day is full of fun, laughter, and those little moments that make you smile. Enjoy the sunshine, the chocolate, and the time together! 🐣💛
Enjoy the little things today! #HoppyEaster #EasterSunday
Hope your day is full of fun, laughter, and those little moments that make you smile. Enjoy the sunshine, the chocolate, and the time together! 🐣💛
Enjoy the little things today! #HoppyEaster #EasterSunday
Wishing a joyful Vaisakhi to all celebrating across our schools and the wider education community. A time for unity, gratitude and new beginnings—values we’re proud to champion every day. 🌾
#Vaisakhi
#Vaisakhi
April 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Wishing a joyful Vaisakhi to all celebrating across our schools and the wider education community. A time for unity, gratitude and new beginnings—values we’re proud to champion every day. 🌾
#Vaisakhi
#Vaisakhi
Today it's #NationalPetDay —and what better way than with a special shoutout to Casper, the beloved school dog at Gunton Primary Academy! 💛
From dogs & chickens to rabbits & goats, many REAch2 schools have school pets! 🐶🐔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMK_...
From dogs & chickens to rabbits & goats, many REAch2 schools have school pets! 🐶🐔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMK_...
Our Friend Casper
YouTube video by REAch2 Academy Trust
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April 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today it's #NationalPetDay —and what better way than with a special shoutout to Casper, the beloved school dog at Gunton Primary Academy! 💛
From dogs & chickens to rabbits & goats, many REAch2 schools have school pets! 🐶🐔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMK_...
From dogs & chickens to rabbits & goats, many REAch2 schools have school pets! 🐶🐔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMK_...
As #SchoolFootballWeek ends, we’re celebrating the power of football to inspire young minds! ⚽💙
A great example is Tyrese Hall from @tottenhamhotspur.com returning to Summerside Primary Academy - part of REAch2; to show that big dreams start on the school pitch! 🌟🏆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9b_...
A great example is Tyrese Hall from @tottenhamhotspur.com returning to Summerside Primary Academy - part of REAch2; to show that big dreams start on the school pitch! 🌟🏆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9b_...
Tyrese Hall - Where The Dream Started: Summerside Primary School (Extended version)
YouTube video by OYS Sports Management
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April 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As #SchoolFootballWeek ends, we’re celebrating the power of football to inspire young minds! ⚽💙
A great example is Tyrese Hall from @tottenhamhotspur.com returning to Summerside Primary Academy - part of REAch2; to show that big dreams start on the school pitch! 🌟🏆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9b_...
A great example is Tyrese Hall from @tottenhamhotspur.com returning to Summerside Primary Academy - part of REAch2; to show that big dreams start on the school pitch! 🌟🏆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9b_...
Eid Mubarak to our staff, pupils, and communities! Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful day! 🌙✨ #EidMubarak
March 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Eid Mubarak to our staff, pupils, and communities! Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful day! 🌙✨ #EidMubarak
As #BritishScienceWeek wraps up, we’re proud to highlight how REAch2’s science curriculum now focuses on climate change. This journey began over a year ago with our launch at the Natural History Museum!
Watch the video to see how it all started! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-dO...
Watch the video to see how it all started! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-dO...
REAch2 Curriculum Collaboration on Sustainability
YouTube video by REAch2 Academy Trust
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March 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As #BritishScienceWeek wraps up, we’re proud to highlight how REAch2’s science curriculum now focuses on climate change. This journey began over a year ago with our launch at the Natural History Museum!
Watch the video to see how it all started! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-dO...
Watch the video to see how it all started! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-dO...
Happy Holi! Wishing joy, colour, and new beginnings to all celebrating. May this festival bring warmth, togetherness, and happiness to you and your communities! ✨🌈 #HappyHoli
March 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Happy Holi! Wishing joy, colour, and new beginnings to all celebrating. May this festival bring warmth, togetherness, and happiness to you and your communities! ✨🌈 #HappyHoli
We're proud to be shortlisted for three categories in the MAT Excellence Awards! 🎉
🏆 MAT of the Year
🌍 Environmental Trust of the Year
📚 Staff Development Award
This recognition is a testament to the incredible work of all our staff & school communities.
#MATExcellenceAwards
🏆 MAT of the Year
🌍 Environmental Trust of the Year
📚 Staff Development Award
This recognition is a testament to the incredible work of all our staff & school communities.
#MATExcellenceAwards
March 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We're proud to be shortlisted for three categories in the MAT Excellence Awards! 🎉
🏆 MAT of the Year
🌍 Environmental Trust of the Year
📚 Staff Development Award
This recognition is a testament to the incredible work of all our staff & school communities.
#MATExcellenceAwards
🏆 MAT of the Year
🌍 Environmental Trust of the Year
📚 Staff Development Award
This recognition is a testament to the incredible work of all our staff & school communities.
#MATExcellenceAwards