We're still interviewing for our teacher training programmes starting in September - our traditional KS1&2 programme and our new EYFS/KS1 route - and we've found Education/Childhood studies graduates typically make great trainees! #GetIntoTeaching Teaching

Well done to Woodchurch C of E Primary School and BredburyStMarksCEPrimary - the two schools with the most improved attendance in Chester Diocesan Academies Trust over autumn and spring terms. Great effort everyone!

It has been so lovely to see the photos and videos of all of the VE Day celebrations yesterday. ❤️🤍💙 Thank you to our staff and those within our communities who helped to commemorate the event.

💜We are looking for an inspirational EYFS lead for this wonderful school💜 ats-wirralschools.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/3127…

Really proud of all of our Year 6 pupils, who've worked so hard during SATs week. No matter what your results, be proud of yourselves for showing determination and resilience and giving your best all week.

⭐️ Well done to all of our Y6 pupils!⭐️ The CDAT team gave been out and about in schools this week so we have seen first hand how pupils have tackled these tests with confidence and determination. So many of our Christian values shown by all. A huge well done to everyone! #sats

It was a joy to interview a couple of great #futureteachers this week - people with passion who'll make a real difference in the classroom. Could that be you? We have further interview days coming up in June. Train to teach with us and #GetIntoTeaching #ITT #ITE #Teaching

🧮📚NPQ Leading Primary Maths 📚🧮 What a great day! We dived into the research behind creating a positive culture & explored how pupils learn. Fantastic to see participants working together, & we're looking forward to the next session. #NPQLPM #primarymath @first4maths_academy

Introducing our dynamic team of fully fledged Crisis Prevention Institute Instructors 🙌🏻 Thank you to Sally at CPI for delivering such excellent training - three intense days, full of learning and team-building. CDAT are very excited to start rolling this out Trust wide. 👏🏻

Last week, our EYFS leads gathered at Lacey Green Conference Centre for trust-wide moderation. The room was filled with wonderful insightful conversations and it was a joy to share the pupils' learning journeys.💕#eyfs #moderation #strongertogether❤️

A heartfelt thank you to all of the incredible staff in our schools. Our pupils & families are so fortunate to have such devoted, compassionate & hardworking individuals guiding and supporting them. It's a privilege to work alongside you all & to learn from you. #thankateacherday

Fantastic festival between the Chester Diocesan Academies Trust trust schools. 1️⃣2️⃣ schools 1️⃣9️⃣ teams 1️⃣5️⃣2️⃣ players #schoolscricket #cricket

☀️🏏CDAT Cricket Event🏏☀️ Today we hosted our first cricket tournament, bringing together schools from across the trust. It was fantastic to witness incredible displays of skill & sportsmanship.⭐️💜A huge thank you at the team @cheshirecricketboard an amazing day! 💜

Thank you for having us and for organising such a fabulous day!💜

So proud of all of the players who took part - and a huge thank you to our friends Cheshire Cricket Board Schools Coaching for their brilliant work!

Looking to #GetIntoTeaching Teaching and start your training in September? We're still accepting applications for our 2 brilliant primary PGCE courses: …acher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/results?utm_so… - but places are now limited and our final interviews are less than 3 weeks away!

Delighted to see Chester Diocesan Academies Trust CEO Neil Dixon as one of the contributors to the excellent 'Small and Mighty' book about successful small schools with the wonderful Aimée Tinkler FCCT.