by A Kemp | Sep 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Laurus Trust is proud to introduce the Apertura programme to support high-achieving students in further developing their academic potential. The name Apertura is taken from the Latin for ‘opportunities about to open’ and the programme was launched at the trust’s...
by Claire Keegan | Jun 10, 2021 | News
Secondary schools across the Laurus Trust have put together some online resources to help Year 11 students with their preparations for post-16 education. Due to the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, taster sessions have been unable to go ahead in the usual way...
by A Kemp | May 14, 2021 | News
Our Laurus Trust community is growing year on year. All our schools, new and existing, are over-subscribed and now we have launched a new alumni association. Our aim is to help maintain those important connections created as young people as well as welcoming former...
by A Kemp | Apr 28, 2021 | News
THE Laurus Trust has been highlighted to MPs as a positive example of the benefits of teaching oracy in schools. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Oracy has been advocating the importance of developing children’s oral communication skills – gathering...
by Claire Keegan | Apr 22, 2021 | News
Staff and students right across the Laurus Trust are pulling together to support one of our students, who is currently in need of treatment for a heart condition. Cerys, who attends Laurus Cheadle Hulme, suffers from severe stroke-like symptoms caused by a hole in her...
by J Hollingworth | Apr 6, 2021 | News
We would like to thank Paul for his valuable support in promoting our new schools across the Greater Manchester region, as well as mentoring our high performance athletes. Many of our students have benefitted from experiences and events facilitated by Paul, and have...
by Claire Keegan | Apr 1, 2021 | News
It’s that time of year when we all like to indulge in our favourite chocolate so why not turn your kitchen into your very own chocolate factory for some Easter holiday fun? Renowned master chocolatier Oliver Dunn has filmed an online demonstration exclusively...
by Claire Keegan | Mar 18, 2021 | News
Staff at the Laurus Trust came together this week to celebrate the professional learning that has been taking place amongst colleagues throughout the year. The Uber ARC (Action, Research, Communities) is an annual event held by the Laurus Trust to provide its teaching...
by Claire Keegan | Mar 8, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
Last week saw the first ever virtual National Careers Week and although students were accessing the information remotely, we can safely say it was incredibly successful for Laurus Trust schools. Students logged on from home to attend the national virtual careers fair...
by Claire Keegan | Jan 27, 2021 | News
The Laurus Trust’s vision is simple; to level the playing field for all children and young people and to provide them with the opportunity, regardless of background or circumstance, to thrive and succeed. The work of staff here has continued unabated throughout...
