The Connect Effect!

Making a positive impact

By working together and supporting one another, good things happen for everyone involved with our family of schools – from children and staff to partner organisations and our wider community.

Pupils sharing laptop
Connect Head Teacher
OUR OCEAN CONSERVATION CURRICULUM!

Our pioneering learning programme brings our pupils' learning to life.

The curriculum helps them engage with their natural world and to link up with the organisations that work to understand and protect our marine environment.

Discover more

"A sense of a wider team and support network. You never feel on your own as you are surrounded by knowledge and expertise."

Miss Davies

Year 6 Teacher

"There's a supportive and caring atmosphere. Senior leaders are aware of staff and pupil wellbeing and always consider ways this can be improved. I feel listened to."

Debbie Baker

Assistant Headteacher

“There are great opportunities for staff to develop and grow, and we have an innovative approach to appraisal that increases staff ownership.”

Claire Hardisty

Headteacher

"As a new headteacher into the trust, I value the collaborative ethos that runs through the central and leadership team. This allows me to utilise the expertise of the colleagues beyond our school."

Susie Carroll

Headteacher

"Great school! Amazing and really helpful staff."

Rositsa Mateva

Parent

If there's anything else you'd like to know about Connect, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch
Manadon Vale Pupil as DoctorThornbury Pupil as Fashion Designer