CEO Blog - 26.9.25

The weeks are flying by and we are nearly in October. With that in mind, it's so important to pause and appreciate everything that we're achieving together.

This week saw our first Governor Conference of 2025/2026, where all MAT schools came together to celebrate the successes of last year and look ahead to the remainder of this academic year.

It was a great evening and a real pleasure to see how passionate people are to support the efforts of our MAT.

Speaking of the efforts of our MAT, it was great to see how our schools marked Roald Dahl Day recently. You can read all about that in this update from Michelle Rathor, Executive Director for Learning and Impact:

https://www.newbridgegroup.org/News/Roald-Dahl-Day/

Roald Dahl Day was a very important occasion to mark, but today is an even more important day.

Friday 26th September 2025 is National Teaching Assistant's Day.

You can read more about it here:

https://www.nationalteachingassistantsday.co.uk/

Our MAT would not be able to function without the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of our wonderful TA's.

Right across the organisation, our TA's support teachers and other staff, helping them to deliver the outstanding offer that people associate with New Bridge.

It's great to see how Hawthorns have marked the occasion, with treats and a shout out wall.

If you are a TA, thank you!

If you see a TA today, thank them!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

My next blog will be in October, already!

Clare John

CEO
New Bridge MAT