We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic efforts of pupils at Barr Beacon School, who recently took part in the Mini London Marathon in Schools during their PE lessons.It has been inspiring to see so many young people from Years 7–9 demonstrate resilience, determination and a commitment to [...]
In January 2026, Barr Beacon SCITT became one of the very first School Centred Initial Teacher Training providers to have an Ofsted inspection under the rigorous new framework. The report, which has now been published, highlights the extent to which leaders prioritise the individual trainee experience. Rather [...]
Matrix Academy Trust was honoured to be invited to this year’s 100 Heroes celebration, hosted by Birmingham Children's Hospital at the iconic Library of Birmingham. The special event recognised the hospital’s top fundraisers from the past year, bringing together individuals and organisations who have gone above and [...]
Celebrating Dedication: Long Service Awards 2026Staff from across the Trust who have given more than 20 years of service came together to celebrate an incredible milestone at our annual Long Service meal.Held at the beautiful Bank Restaurant in Birmingham, the afternoon was an opportunity to recognise the dedication, [...]
Schools from across the Trust came together once again to celebrate the very best of the Performing Arts in a truly unforgettable event hosted by Bloxwich Academy. This year’s celebration was made even more special as we welcomed Elmwood School for the very first time. Their performers truly [...]
Unit Commanders Course. 23-26 Feb 2026Recently adult members of our Cadet Force have been busy completing their Unit Commanders Course (UCC) as part of their ongoing training & development.The course, which is run at the RAFAC Command & Leadership School allows our adult instructors to develop leadership techniques, [...]
