OPEN LETTER FROM TRUST HEADS This is an open letter that the headteachers of the six schools decided to put together following recent media coverage about South Bank Multi Academy Trust. 15 September 2023 As Headteachers of the six South Bank Multi Academy Trust (SBMAT) schools, we feel compelled to reply to the recent and...Read More

STATEMENT FROM SOUTH BANK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST 13 September 2023 Ian Wiggins, Chair of Trustees at South Bank Multi Academy Trust said “We greatly value the service and dedication of the large number of governors who serve across our schools and we certainly value debate across our community. We take our duty of care towards...Read More

Letter to parents/carers – 31 August 2023 Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) You may have seen press coverage regarding some schools affected by RAAC and the possibility of closure due to this. We wanted to ensure you are updated on what this means for South Bank MAT’s schools. We have been working on this for...Read More

STATEMENT FROM SOUTH BANK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST 20 April 2023 Following a restructure of some of our support staff roles earlier this academic year (which has brought us in line with schools, local authorities and academy trusts nationally), we have responded to many questions, queries and comments from parents and the community.  This statement provides...Read More

On 8 March 2023, South Bank Multi Academy Trust received a letter from a group of parents/carers. You can read our collective response here. 10 March 2023Read More

STATEMENT FROM SOUTH BANK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST 24 March 2023 Ian Wiggins, Chair of Trustees at South Bank Multi Academy Trust (SBMAT) said “For the whole South Bank community, our priority is to deliver the best possible education for the children in our Trust, and to keep them safe and happy. The Board and I...Read More

On 13 March 2023, South Bank Multi Academy Trust received a further letter from a group of parents/carers. You can read our response here. 21 March 2023Read More

Free accredited courses for parents from The AIM Group South Bank Multi Academy Trust has been contacted by The AIM Group who deliver Free online Level 2 Accredited Courses to parents to help better understand some key issues around young people’s mental health and wellbeing, along with a range of other qualifications that may help with developing...Read More

In the last week, we have seen the announcement of national strike action by the National Education Union (NEU) which has caused much interest in the public domain and amongst our staff, parents and carers. We’d like to be really clear: our trust leader, Mark Hassack, along with the trust board, absolutely respect the rights...Read More

South Bank Multi Academy Trust has recently consulted on a number of changes to support staff structures within the Trust. The consultation period has now ended and we have been able to consider the responses submitted. We would like to take the opportunity to thank colleagues who have contributed to the consultation; as a result...Read More