Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery School
Allenton Community Primary School
Ashbrook Junior School
Brierley Forest Primary & Nursery School
Breadsall Hill Top Primary School
Brocklewood Primary School
Bulwell St Mary’s C of E Primary School
Burford Primary and Nursery School
Cantrell Primary School
Edale Rise Primary and Nursery School
Heage Primary School
Highbank Primary School
Holgate Primary & Nursery School
King Edward Primary School
Lawn Primary School
Parkdale Primary School
Pear Tree Community Junior School
Ravensdale Junior School
Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School
Sneinton St Stephen’s C of E Primary School
South Wilford Endowed Church of England Primary School
Sutton Road Primary & Nursery School
Whitegate Primary School
William Booth Primary and Nursery School
Woodland View Primary School
Zaytouna Primary School
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.
Holgate Primary and Nursery School has been named SuperKind East Midlands regional winner
We are so proud that Holgate Primary and Nursery School is the East Midlands’ regional winner for 2025 in the SuperKind Social Impact Schools Award - in recognition of the children’s outstanding commitment to community action.
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.
In July 2025, staff, children and families from Allenton Community Primary School welcomed some special visitors, including Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, and Sir Kevan Collins, Department for Education (DfE), to share their experiences and expertise in managing the challenges of SEND as a whole school community.
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.
Our Children’s Parliament provides a valuable opportunity for pupils across the trust to come together, share their experiences, perspectives, hopes and dreams, and actively participate in building a more inclusive and supportive community.
Meetings and activities are facilitated by Trish Wilson (Transform Trust Lead Associate), David Walton, (Head of Bagthorpe Primary School and coordinator of Children’s Parliament) and Sherrelle Johnson (Transform Trust Programme Administrator), and are also supported by teachers from their individual schools.
Communicating and collaborating together
Building confidence in leadership and public speaking is just one of the important outcomes we intend for our Children’s Parliament representatives. We want every child who takes part to feel a sense of belonging, and also to feel empowered to express their ideas, advocate for their communities, and develop skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
At our second meeting of this academic year, the children shared with the room their experiences of speaking at school assemblies. Our adult facilitators encouraged the children to continue to volunteer for public speaking opportunities at school, and also to communicate and collaborate with their school councillors. It was wonderful to hear the pride in our children’s voices and their keenness to represent their schools. They are showing up and developing their leadership skills by becoming better listeners, learning to amplify the voices of their peers, and understanding the importance of being kind, loyal and respectful.
What makes a good leader?
During the day, the children explored what makes a good leader by discussing those well-known to them in the media, such as Greta Thunberg and Keir Starmer, and closer to home, of course, our very own CEO, Rebecca Meredith. In groups, the children asked each other open questions to determine how someone might have the making of a good leader: What motivates them? How do they prepare for events and speeches? What positive impact do they wish to make?
Isla, Year Six at Breadsall Hill Top Primary School believes that “an effective leader is someone who is the glue, holding a team together – someone who is respectful of the opportunity they are given to make people feel heard, and creates a safe and trusting environment so that everyone can feel heard and can speak up”.
This month, the youngest children of Woodland View Primary School invited their families, governors and local MP (a former pupil at their school) to show off their brand-new outdoor learning space.
During the summer holidays, the extensive, secure outdoor area used specifically for the school’s youngest children was transformed into a magical space full of awe and wonder to spark their curiosity, develop their physical, cognitive and social and emotional development, and encourage learning through play.
Outdoor learning through play offers a wealth of benefits for children, including:
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