Support from the WPA Foundation is helping Co-op academies across the Trust invest in sports and outdoor equipment, giving children and young people more chances to be active, confident and healthy.

Co-op Academies Trust’s Community Team, working alongside Co-op colleagues and partners, has helped thousands of children and families feel supported this Christmas through a huge gift collection effort.

Students and families across several Co-op academies have received much-needed stationery, hygiene items and play resources thanks to the generosity of colleagues at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The donations will help create calmer starts to the school day and remove simple barriers to learning.

Co-op Academy Medlock was featured on BBC One North West on 19 December, shining a spotlight on their ongoing campaign for safer roads and improved air quality in the community.

Olympians Eve Muirhead and Laura Deas spent the morning meeting pupils at Co-op Academy Swinton, sharing stories from their sporting journeys and encouraging students to aim high.

On Monday 10 November, colleagues from every Co-op academy came together for our first ever Trust-wide Common INSET Day, a landmark moment in our shared commitment to professional growth and collaboration.