Endeavour Convening Partnership Event 2025
On Wednesday 9th July, Macmillan Academy opened its doors to host a celebration of the Endeavour Convening Partnerships (ECP), marking a year of transformative collaboration and community impact. Since their inception, the three convening groups; Health, Futures, and Family, have brought together local institutions to create more integrated, responsive support for children and young people […]
LaunchPad: A Fresh Start
We’re excited to launch this year’s summer LaunchPad initiative which is designed to re-engage some of our Year 9 students. LaunchPad is a targeted programme aimed at those who are most in need of support to help them reconnect with learning, gain valuable life experiences, and feel a renewed sense of success and purpose. LaunchPad […]
Rhyme Time
This half-term has seen the launch of Rhyme Time at Archibald Primary School. This Endeavour Foundation supported project, led by Archibald, is a fun and engaging activity for Early Years children. It also provides a valuable opportunity for families to come into school – often before their children have even started. The new hub welcomes families […]
Supporting Outdoor Learning
The Foundation has recently been working with The Junction Multibank charity to support the Macmillan DofE and Outdoor and Adventure Learning programmes. We set an ambitious target to engage the entire Year 9 cohort in the Bronze Award, alongside students in Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form working towards the Silver and Gold Awards. Adventures […]
Interview Skills Session – Santander
Students in Year 12 at Macmillan’s Post 16 recently took part in a highly valuable workshop and mock interview session, delivered by Santander as part of the Endeavour Foundation Futures Group. The event provided an important opportunity for students to experience what a real world interview feels like – something many have never encountered at the […]
Eco Shop Making a Big Impact
The Trust, in collaboration with local organisation FareShare, is proud to celebrate the ongoing success of the Archibald Eco Shop – a vibrant initiative that’s making a real difference for families and the environment. FareShare, a local business committed to reducing food waste, helps facilitate the collection of food nearing its best-before date as well […]
Enhancing Career-Focused Teaching
Macmillan Academy, through the Endeavour Foundation, has recently expanded its cross-sector partnerships with a range of local businesses, deepening its commitment to preparing students for future career opportunities in the Tees Valley and beyond. A key part of this initiative is the Futures Group, one of the collaborative strands under the Endeavour Convening Partnership. This […]
The Forest School at Endeavour Academies
Here at Endeavour Academies, we are excited to be launching our very own Forest School supported by the Endeavour Foundation. Many of you will have heard of the concept of a Forest School – but what does that look like in a school setting? Forest School is an approach to learning that takes place in […]
Easter Revision and Activities
Over the Easter holidays, we hosted a comprehensive revision programme for Year 11 and Post-16 students, aimed at supporting their preparation for the upcoming exam season. The initiative was open to all students and covered every qualification area, ensuring no subject was left behind. Throughout the two-week break, students engaged in targeted revision sessions led […]
Zen Bus – Supporting Student Wellbeing
We were delighted to recently welcome the Zen Bus to our trust, offering students aged 6 to 18 the opportunity to participate in a unique and engaging wellbeing experience. This visit was made possible thanks to Wates Construction, who generously funded the initiative as part of their commitment to social value and community wellbeing. About […]