At Transform Trust we are proud to celebrate our environmental commitment with on-site EV charging facilities at all of our primary and nursery schools in Nottingham and Derby.

Everyone at Transform Trust was delighted to see Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School launching its brand-new Early Years’ facility on 7 November. The rebuild has completely transformed what was an outdated, over-extended space into a bright, open, child-centred learning environment designed around modern Early Years’ education.

Abbey Hill is committed to the ParentKind scheme, a Parent-Friendly Schools accreditation backed by the DfE. At its heart it is an initiative that encourages all schools to involve the parents, carers and families of its pupils as much as possible. This is something that Abbey Hill excels at and prioritises in everyday school life. Already comfortably achieving beyond standard level, the school is aiming to work through the levels with their eyes firmly on gold in recognition of ‘exceptional practice’.

Over the past year, our children have shone on stage, in science labs and in choirs — and the feedback from schools shows just how transformative these experiences have been.

Community Action Week (CAW) takes place each Summer and is something we, as a collective group of schools, families and the wider community, take to our hearts. It encompasses so much of who we are and the enriching aspects of school life we all strive for – combining the practical, emotional, educational and fun. By coming together in our smaller groups, we can get involved in many different areas of our communities. We have achieved so much – but the driving force, as always, are the pupils who are at the core of everything we do during the very busy, intense period of CAW each year.

Finding the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make so we’re here to help you! There’s no such thing as ‘the best school’ but there is absolutely the ‘best school for your child’. That’s why your role in school selection is essential, as you know your child better than anyone else.

It’s always about so much more than academic results – it’s about finding a school where your child will feel happy, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. One child might thrive in a lively, energetic, busy (noisy!) environment, whilst another could seek a quieter, slower-paced setting. Your child might be looking to be captain of every sports team whilst your friend’s child prefers making music or being in nature.

As a Trust, we work hard to make sure all our schools are places where children thrive, but we also understand how personal this decision is for every family. We know that choosing the right school for your child is an exciting journey, but it can feel daunting too, and it’s easy to feel unsure about where to start.