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Central Region Schools Trust
@crstrust.bsky.social
An established Multi-Academy Trust, founded by the Royal Society of Arts. Empowering 13 exceptional schools across the West Midlands, championing social justice through world-class education and opportunity.
https://crst.org.uk
Delighted to welcome Matchborough First School to Central Region Schools Trust from 1 Jan 2026 🌟 A natural fit within the Arrow Vale pyramid, strengthening three-tier pathways from early years to sixth form. Thanks to Principal Lynn Briers and team - excited for what’s ahead!
#SocialJustice #CRST
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
And all of our Early Career Teachers together at our Assay Base in Birmingham with CPD focused on supporting their career stage development #ect #cpd #socialjustice
January 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
What a day!! Our inaugural Achievement Assistant Conference hosted at @arrowvalecrst.bsky.social with guest speakers, workshops and CPD opportunities from our apprenticeship provider BeReady & Worcestershire County Council
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We’re proud to announce 2 of our schools are ranked among the best in the latest DfE regional performance tables🎉:

@suttonparkcrst.bsky.social – ranked 1st
@lickhillcrst.bsky.social – ranked 3rd

A huge congratulations to our incredible staff, pupils and families for their hard work and dedication.
January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Christmas has arrived at Oak Hill. The children and staff have been busy decorating the school ready for Christmas. There are lots of exciting magical Christmas activities to share in the coming weeks.
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A wonderful evening with inspirational colleagues and speakers. Thank you to Mary Myatt, John Tomsett, Matt Meckin & Claire Maclean for their contributions to how we develop and retain expert professionals. Proud to partner with Aristotal AI & Gary Swabel on the power of coaching #greatteachers
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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In computing, year 2 had fun learning about how to take a good photograph. They explored the language ‘portrait’ and ‘landscape’ so we could choose the best way for our picture. They also learned about making sure they got everything in the image as well as getting it nice and clear.
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Our week at Oak Hill
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Focus and commitment from our Safeguarding Leads across the Trust, working with the West Midlands Police on strategies to protect the young people in our care #safeguarding #socisljustice #exceptionalschools
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Great Phizzi Light & Sound CPD today @churchhillcrst.bsky.social in partnership with The Ogden Trust. Dedicated KS2 science leads focused on making physics as engaging as possible for our young people #socialjustice #exceptionalschools
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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The entries to the superhero competition have been amazing.
Representatives of our 'Safe and Sound' committee work with the safeguarding leads at Oak Hill. Today they helped to judge the competition and winners will be announced soon.
USE OUR POWER FOR GOOD.
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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It has been lovely to welcome Year 4 children from Tenacres, Matchborough and Arrow Valley first schools for a Team Ipsley Experience this week. They enjoyed visiting the Art room, the Science Lab and Year 5 to find out what life is like in a middle school.
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Our week at Oak Hill
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Looking forward to a great week of interviews, looking forward to welcoming our new trainees to our cohort. We have availability across our trust in a range of subjects and phases, have a look at what we offer youtu.be/oD3qx9tmIko @getintoteaching
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Just some of our wonderful Remembrance displays created by our pupils.
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Team Ipsley are raising money for #ChildrenInNeed today by having a non-uniform day for a donation. Some of them wore Pudsey themed clothes and headbands and one Year 5 even designed her own t-shirt! #proud #community
November 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Our week at Oak Hill
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our brilliant and dedicated Attendance Trust Leads celebrating and reflecting on real successes over the last year demonstrating their commitment to our young people #socialjustice #attendancematters
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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We're wearing odd socks to remember we are all different, but we are all equal. Everyone deserves respect and kindness. We are keeping Oak Hill a bully free zone.
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Our week at Oak Hill
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our CEO, Guy Shears, spoke at the Flourishing Trusts Network event Is Belonging Enough? on developing Our Distinctive Culture and the DfE West Midlands framework.
Thanks to Claire Shaw, Emily Veroe, Claire Grainger, Phil Banks, Haili Hughes, Jacqui O’Hanlon, Andy Wolfe, and Graeme Robbins.
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Reception have been busy printing ‘fireworks’ with paint and have been matching and counting numbers 1-5.

The children have settled back into routines well and have enjoyed talking about their week off.
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Year 4 have had a wonderful day learning all about The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings at Tamworth Castle. They took part in a range of workshops. The children had great fun and the castle staff and members of the public commented on their excellent behaviour and their wonderful manners.
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Looking forward to a great week of interviews. Interested in teaching? We have availability across our trust in a range of subjects and phases, have a look at what we offer youtu.be/oD3qx9tmIko @getintoteaching @traintoteach
November 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Fantastic 500m rowing times so far from our families!
Last chance to get your name on the leaderboard and of course a sweet!
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM