The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust was hosted school and trust leaders from across the region at the inaugural MATNetworks Colchester Regional Network event this month. Held at Colchester Rugby Club and chaired by Vine Schools Trust CEO Emma Wigmore, the...
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Vine Schools Trust Hosts Regional Education Leaders for MATNetworks Colchester Conference
The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust was hosted school and trust leaders from across the region at the inaugural MATNetworks Colchester Regional Network event this month. Held at Colchester Rugby Club and chaired by Vine Schools Trust CEO Emma Wigmore, the...
Vine Leaders Celebrate a Year of Growth and Impact
On 1 July, colleagues from across Vine Schools Trust came together at Pontlands Park, Chelmsford, to celebrate the successful completion of the Trust's Leadership Development Programme. The conference provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on their...
St Cedd’s Celebrates SIAMS Inspection
St Cedd’s Church of England Primary School in Bradwell-on-Sea is celebrating a highly positive Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS), which affirms the school’s strong Christian foundation and its commitment to enabling all members of its...
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Reflecting on Our Visit to China
As we celebrate Chinese New Year, it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on a truly unforgettable experience from last term: our international collaboration visit to China. Vine Schools Trust delegates were honoured to be invited to explore school life in Jiangsu...
Our CEO Responds to Ofsted’s Proposed MAT Inspections
Our CEO, Emma Wigmore, has recently shared her views on Ofsted’s proposal to introduce multi-academy trust inspections from 2027. As a trust, we welcome the intention behind this move and the focus on understanding how leadership, governance and school improvement...
iSing Pop Christmas Concert 2025
On Monday, we were delighted to host our annual iSing Pop Christmas Concert, bringing together pupils, parents, and carers for a truly festive occasion. The event was filled with music, joy, and community spirit as pupils performed a selection of uplifting songs,...
Leadership Update: Farewell and Exciting New Appointments
We have some important leadership news to share with our Vine Schools Trust community. Farewell to Karen Jones First, we will be saying goodbye to Karen Jones, our Assistant CEO, who will be leaving the Trust at Christmas. Karen has been a great member of our team,...
Vine Annual Conference 2025
Friday’s Vine Annual Conference was a fantastic celebration of connection, inspiration, and collaboration, bringing together colleagues from across our 21 schools for a day of learning and shared purpose. The day began on a joyful note with a wonderful performance...
Sepsis Awareness Month 2025: Recognising the Signs of Childhood Sepsis
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. At the Vine Schools Trust, we are raising awareness of childhood sepsis by sharing important guidance for parents, carers and our wider school communities. Knowing the signs and acting quickly can save lives. How Common Is Sepsis...
William Martin Junior Schools Conquer the Three Peaks Challenge for Ruby and Sepsis UK
The Vine Schools Trust is immensely proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievement of the William Martin Junior Schools community, who recently completed the formidable Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Ruby Trussler and in support of Sepsis UK. The Three Peaks...
iSing Pop at Chelmsford Cathedral
On a glorious sunny day, pupils from across the Vine Schools Trust gathered at the stunning Chelmsford Cathedral for an unforgettable iSing Pop concert. The event was a true celebration of music, unity, and the incredible talents of our children. Children from our...