Wonderful to see Year 4 at Herbert Morrison Primary School enjoying reading for pleasure! 📚We loved our tour of their fantastic improved library and are proud to support it. We're proud to be part of National Literacy Trust’s campaign to ensure every child can experience the joy of reading!

Wishing you a joyful holiday season from our Trustees and Staff! 🎉 Please note, our office will be closed from 5:30pm on Monday 23rd December, and will reopen at 9am on Thursday 2nd January.

🚨 London’s education system is deeply unequal, but we have some encouraging research to share. Every London borough has achieved an average Attainment 8 score above the national average, including learners from free school meals backgrounds. e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=e…

📉 Apprenticeships in London have declined by almost 50% over the last four years, with the steepest drop occurring between 2022 and 2024. This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we want to highlight the challenges facing apprenticeship. Find out more ⤵️ e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=e…

Mentoring changes lives! It’s an incredible opportunity to inspire, connect, and make a lasting difference. We’ve partnered with Bayes Business School for over eight years to support first-year undergraduates to mentor young people in local schools. #NationalMentoringMonth

We’re excited to share the work of Rich Mix's Youth Board, a group of 16 young people shaping the future of arts and culture. 🎬🎶 Read below to learn more about the Youth Board’s role in creating a more inclusive, and supportive arts spaces. 🔗portaltrust.org/news/rich-mix-…

Our first newsletter of the year is out! Catch up on the latest news and research from the Trust ⬇️ portaltrust.org/news/winter-20…

Our Special Advisor, Professor Graeme Atherton, calls for tailored strategies to improve access to higher education. Read the full report ⬇️

🔎 What can London teach the rest of the world? This was the thought-provoking question posed by Colleen Harris MVO DL at our latest Education Lecture at Bayes Business School. You can now read the full lecture below - we promise it's worth a look! issuu.com/portaltrust174…

🚨 Over 200,000 pupils in London had an education, health, and care plan in 2023-24. This shows that the number of students needing additional support has doubled since 2015. We're committed to funding projects that give all young Londoners the support they need.

We love a good book themed activity here at TAS. Even our lunch was book themed!

FREE CONCERT! 🥁🎺SAT 5th APRIL 7-9PM St Paul’s Shadwell, E1W Concert Band/Jazz/Drumline/Early Music/Premier Band/Big Band Refreshments – all welcome Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation The Worshipful Company of Coopers Victoria Park Friends @RomanRoadLDN East London Advertiser Making Music UK Arts Council England The Portal Trust Jazz FM

Last week we welcomed Mossbourne Community - and what a fantastic week it was! Students climbed a real rockface, experienced a Tunnel Adventure and went sliding down waterfalls; all while working on their teamwork and resilience. Thank you The Portal Trust for supporting the visit!

We’re proud to support Frontline | children's charity and say thank you for all the work that is undertaken by social workers #SocialWorkWeek2025

Skinners' Academy students have been with us this week, completing their Gold DofE UK Award. They worked on their navigation, camp craft and teamwork skills, and we can't wait to welcome them back in the summer for their assessment! Thank you @portal_trust for supporting the visit

We loved our visit from City Police Officers today to explore the vehicles, meet the dogs and explore what the forensic team get up to.

It's Easter Bonnet parade day today. Take a look at a selection of our wonderful children's creations...

We're delighted to have awarded Migration Museum £500,000 to help establish the UK's first permanent museum dedicated to migration. As an inaugural funder, we're especially proud to be putting our name to the Portal Trust Education Room. portaltrust.org/news/migration…

We’re thrilled that The Portal Trust has become an inaugural donor of our new permanent home. We’re immensely grateful and looking forward to working with our new neighbours in the City of London to support the creation of a Migration Museum for Britain and our award-winning