<![CDATA[The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D60%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:35:21 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:35:21 GMT <![CDATA[ Pupils show extraordinary talent at The Rivers Dance Festival 2026 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/pupils-show-extraordinary-talent-at-the-rivers-dance-festival-2026 The Rivers CofE Academy Trust's annual two‑day Dance Festival was a celebration of extraordinary talent.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:31:34 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/pupils-show-extraordinary-talent-at-the-rivers-dance-festival-2026 <![CDATA[ Maths ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/maths Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:35:21 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/maths <![CDATA[ Bishop of Worcester opens new play areas at Cutnall Green CofE Primary School ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/bishop-of-worcester-opens-new-play-areas-at-cutnall-green-cofe-primary-school Cutnall Green CofE Primary School welcomed the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson, Bishop of Worcester, to officially open new play areas for Early Years and Years 1–6.

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:14:20 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/bishop-of-worcester-opens-new-play-areas-at-cutnall-green-cofe-primary-school <![CDATA[ The countdown begins: Rivers Box Car Rally 2026 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/the-countdown-begins-rivers-box-car-rally-2026

Rivers Box Car Rally 2026 is on the way!

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:05:58 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/the-countdown-begins-rivers-box-car-rally-2026 <![CDATA[ Annual Newsletter Now Available ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/annual-newsletter-now-available The Rivers CofE Academy Trust’s Annual Newsletter is now live!

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:59:10 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/annual-newsletter-now-available <![CDATA[ St Peter’s awarded Church & School Partnership Award ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/st-peters-awarded-church-and-school-partnership-award Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:47 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/st-peters-awarded-church-and-school-partnership-award <![CDATA[ North Worcester Primary Academy awarded 'The Write Stuff' associate status ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/north-worcester-primary-academy-awarded-the-write-stuff-associate-status The school is recognised for excellent implementation of the writing system.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:13:05 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/north-worcester-primary-academy-awarded-the-write-stuff-associate-status <![CDATA[ Cranham Primary School spread festive cheer ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/cranham-primary-school-spread-festive-cheer Pupils spread joy this festive season with a heartwarming community event designed to bring generations together.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:06:29 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/cranham-primary-school-spread-festive-cheer <![CDATA[ Vocabulary in Action Day ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/vocabulary-in-action-day Staff and pupils were invited to dress up as a word to spark curiosity and conversation around language.

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 15:30:13 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/vocabulary-in-action-day <![CDATA[ Extraordinary Experiences for Every Pupil ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/extraordinary-experiences-for-every-pupil Introducing My Extraordinary Experience (MEE)

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:14:39 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/extraordinary-experiences-for-every-pupil <![CDATA[ Welcome - New Director of Inclusion ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/welcome-new-director-of-inclusion We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Philpotts as the new Director of Inclusion, starting in September.

]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2025 10:56:06 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/welcome-new-director-of-inclusion <![CDATA[ Music Teacher Development Project ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/music-teacher-development-project Empowering Educators and Pupils Through Musical Innovation

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:54:54 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/music-teacher-development-project <![CDATA[ Trust Governance Event 2025 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/trust-governance-event-2025 Our annual collaborative afternoon of reflection, strategy and shared purpose.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:34:06 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/trust-governance-event-2025 <![CDATA[ Box Car Rally 2025 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/box-car-rally-2025 Over 600 Pupils, One Unforgettable Day!

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:50:10 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/box-car-rally-2025 <![CDATA[ Making the Ordinary Extraordinary Art Project ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/making-the-ordinary-extraordinary-art-project Pupils from across our schools teamed up with the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust to create stunning nature-inspired art.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:52:08 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/making-the-ordinary-extraordinary-art-project <![CDATA[ Nurseries earn top childcare award ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/nurseries-earn-top-childcare-award Cutnall Green Pre-school and Wychbold Nursery have gained a place in the daynurseries.co.uk top 20 settings in the Midlands.

]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 15:29:01 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/nurseries-earn-top-childcare-award <![CDATA[ Positive Ofsted for Jubilee Park Academy ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/positive-ofsted-for-jubilee-park-academy Jubilee Park Academy Celebrates Glowing Ofsted Report: A Testament to High Standards, Inclusive Education, and a Thriving School Community.

]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 14:13:54 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/positive-ofsted-for-jubilee-park-academy <![CDATA[ Offer day 2025 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/offer-day-2025 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 09:20:22 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/offer-day-2025 <![CDATA[ Dance Festival 2025 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/dance-festival-2025 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 09:22:16 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/dance-festival-2025 <![CDATA[ First Trust-wide Maths Championship ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/first-trust-wide-maths-championship Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:11:36 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/first-trust-wide-maths-championship <![CDATA[ Annual Trust-Wide Science Competition Winners ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/annual-trust-wide-science-competition-winners Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:12:25 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/annual-trust-wide-science-competition-winners <![CDATA[ Finalists in Worcestershire Education Awards 2025 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=317 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 10:41:15 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=317 <![CDATA[ Final Call for NPQ Registration ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/final-call-for-npq-registration Are you considering taking an NPQ?

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:13:20 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/final-call-for-npq-registration <![CDATA[ Wilder Schools Project ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=314 Wilder Schools project aims to boost confidence and capacity for outdoor learning.

]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 10:29:37 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=314 <![CDATA[ International School Meals Day 2025 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/international-school-meals-day-2025 Everything you need to know about Free School Meals

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:14:05 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/international-school-meals-day-2025 <![CDATA[ St Peter’s Droitwich CofE Academy Praised by Ofsted ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/st-peters-droitwich-cofe-academy-praised-by-ofsted St Peter’s Droitwich C of E Academy Praised by Ofsted for Its Nurturing and High-Achieving Environment

]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:15:00 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/st-peters-droitwich-cofe-academy-praised-by-ofsted <![CDATA[ Rivers CofE Academy Trust to Lead New Foxlydiate First School in Redditch ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=5 Tue, 4 Feb 2025 14:50:57 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Cranham Primary School Ofsted: Inspiring Ambition and Nurturing Success ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/cranham-primary-school-ofsted-inspiring-ambition-and-nurturing-success Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:15:30 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/cranham-primary-school-ofsted-inspiring-ambition-and-nurturing-success <![CDATA[ Trust 2024 annual newsletter ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/trust-2024-annual-newsletter Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:41:43 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/trust-2024-annual-newsletter <![CDATA[ North Worcester Primary Academy: Pupils become 'Modern-Day Mozart' with Digit Music ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/north-worcester-primary-academy-pupils-become-modern-day-mozart-with-digit-music Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:21:51 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/north-worcester-primary-academy-pupils-become-modern-day-mozart-with-digit-music <![CDATA[ St Clement's praised for Outstanding Personal Development by Ofsted ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/st-clements-praised-for-outstanding-personal-development-by-ofsted Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:22:25 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/st-clements-praised-for-outstanding-personal-development-by-ofsted <![CDATA[ Visit Our Trust Christmas Tree at Worcester Cathedral's Christmas Tree Festival 2024 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=10 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:01:55 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ MP Inspires Pupils at Wychbold First & Nursery School During Parliament Week ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/mp-inspires-pupils-at-wychbold-first-and-nursery-school-during-parliament-week Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:23:04 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/mp-inspires-pupils-at-wychbold-first-and-nursery-school-during-parliament-week <![CDATA[ North Worcester Primary Academy and care home partnership brings joy across generations ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=12 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:06 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ CEO appointed to the CST Policy Advisory Group ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=13 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:01 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Sing, Speak and Shine: Transforming Oracy Skills Through Music and Performance ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/sing-speak-and-shine-transforming-oracy-skills-through-music-and-performance Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:23:26 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/sing-speak-and-shine-transforming-oracy-skills-through-music-and-performance <![CDATA[ Unity Academy a year of transformative success ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=15 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:36 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Dudley Wood Primary School shines with 'Good' Ofsted ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/dudley-wood-primary-school-shines-with-good-ofsted Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:24:07 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/dudley-wood-primary-school-shines-with-good-ofsted <![CDATA[ Don't miss out on Free School Meals ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/dont-miss-out-on-free-school-meals Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:24:42 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/dont-miss-out-on-free-school-meals <![CDATA[ Celebrating Collaboration: Our first in-person whole-trust Staff INSET day event ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/celebrating-collaboration-our-first-in-person-whole-trust-staff-inset-day-event Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:25:57 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/celebrating-collaboration-our-first-in-person-whole-trust-staff-inset-day-event <![CDATA[ School admissions information for September 2025 start ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/school-admissions-information-for-september-2025-start Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:26:22 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/school-admissions-information-for-september-2025-start <![CDATA[ Science focus with the Ogden Trust project ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=20 Tue, 4 Feb 2025 14:51:09 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Rivers Governance Event 2024 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=21 Tue, 4 Feb 2025 14:51:09 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Rivers Box Car Rally 2024 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=22 Tue, 4 Feb 2025 14:51:10 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Worcester schools come together to perform in an Early Years Music Festival. ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/worcester-schools-come-together-to-perform-in-an-early-years-music-festival Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:27:04 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/worcester-schools-come-together-to-perform-in-an-early-years-music-festival <![CDATA[ Heronswood Primary School: A Decade of Excellence Culminates in an 'Outstanding' Ofsted ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/heronswood-primary-school-a-decade-of-excellence-culminates-in-an-outstanding-ofsted Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:27:30 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/heronswood-primary-school-a-decade-of-excellence-culminates-in-an-outstanding-ofsted <![CDATA[ Great Witley CofE Primary School is on the cusp of 'Outstanding' in the latest Ofsted inspection ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/great-witley-cofe-primary-school-is-on-the-cusp-of-outstanding-in-the-latest-ofsted-inspection Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:27:52 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/great-witley-cofe-primary-school-is-on-the-cusp-of-outstanding-in-the-latest-ofsted-inspection <![CDATA[ Train to Teach Facebook Live ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/train-to-teach-facebook-live Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:28:27 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/train-to-teach-facebook-live <![CDATA[ Box Car Rally 2024 ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=27 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:59:24 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/news/?pid=60&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Staff collaborate for Forest School Apprenticeship ]]> https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/staff-collaborate-for-forest-school-apprenticeship Tue, 3 Jun 2025 08:28:48 GMT https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/topic/news-and-information/latest-news/staff-collaborate-for-forest-school-apprenticeship