We are Wise Owl What we do Work with us News DOWNLOADS INNOVATORS We are Wise Owl Schools of Character WELCOME TO WISE OWL TRUST At Wise Owl Trust we do things differently. We innovate, empower, encourage. We want to foster ambitions – not just for our pupils but for our schools and our communities. Because we recognise that our children will face challenges, in learning and in life, and we want to prepare them. However tough those challenges might get. Read more from Sophie Murfin, our CEO/Executive Principal .st0{fill:#AEB9BE;} WISE OWL TRUST ACHIEVEMENTS TRACK RECORD OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT View results IN THE TOP 3% NATIONALLY FOR PROGRESS Find out more ABOVE NATIONAL IN READING, WRITING AND MATHS COMBINED 2019 WRITERS OF THE R.E.S.P.E.C.T. CURRICULUM Find out more INNOVATORS OF THE WOW CURRICULUM FOR COMMUNITY WELLBEING Curriculum downloads COMMITTED TO INCLUSION FOR ALL CHILDREN Team Up programme The Wise Owl Way The latest on Twitter WISE OWL TRUST RT @MurfinSophie: Looking forward to welcoming @MikeFullard to @wiseowltrust tomorrow to showcase our approach to Character education… https://t.co/OIBra04aab Nov 25, 2021, 9:44 PM WISE OWL TRUST “Communication is everyone’s panacea for everything” Tom Peters https://t.co/Yfa8u0kiQv Nov 23, 2021, 6:29 PM FIND US ON TWITTER A TRUST LIKE NO OTHER Based in the heart of East Manchester, Wise Owl is a small Multi Academy Trust with big ambitions — for our children, our families and our communities. And just like our home city, we do things differently here. Yes, like thousands of children across the country, our pupils face challenges. But here at Wise Owl we face those challenges together. Our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. character programme encourages learning through adventure, teamwork and resilience. With our pupils embarking on carefully designed ‘missions’ to put their character attributes to test in a safe space, whilst teaching them solid life skills. And it’s not just fun for the children, it has created real results too, with improvements across the board in reading, writing and maths. LEARN MORE We are not just about academic achievements. We truly believe it is our duty to prepare pupils for every challenge life might throw at them. Our newly-introduced Wise Owl Wellbeing (WOW) strategy sets us apart when it comes to looking after the mind, body and soul of our pupils and staff by encouraging mindfulness and positivity. LEARN MORE Our Team Up hub, which has a clear focus on Character Education and nurture, has been built to support pupils facing the toughest challenges. A place where those previously at risk of exclusion find inclusion, one-to-one support and a renewed sense of aspiration and purpose. Not just in our schools but sharing success by welcoming pupils who need support from schools across the city. LEARN MORE TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE It’s not just our motto — it is our way of life. REAL RESULTS We believe that every day in school should be a new adventure for our pupils. That they should want to walk through our gates, excited for the challenges that lie ahead. So we devised an entirely new curriculum, blending our character work into wider topics and themes, encompassing all subject areas. Based on research, it builds on our children’s learning year on year, while bringing history, science and art to life, together with core subjects like maths and English. It’s transformed our learning experience – not just for the children but the teachers too, who have an entire curriculum of ready-made resources, physical tools and overarching lesson plans to cut back on teacher workload. And the results speak for themselves… OUR IMPACT What we’ve achieved so far… Click here for free downloads from our curriculum WORK WITH US At Wise Owl Trust our ambitions don’t just end at our school gates. We want to be part of a bigger change across all our communities, breaking down barriers to learning and giving everyone the tools to achieve more. Already, we collaborate with a whole host of people and organisations who share our vision of inspiring the next generation. Now we are looking to grow. To work with even more like-minded innovators, change-makers and pioneers who see adventure and opportunities where others might see challenges. And that includes parents, communities, companies and other schools. Do you want to be part of the Wise Owl story? We would love to hear from you. FIND OUT MORE Wise Owl Trust Registered Office Trust House, C/O Seymour Road Academy, Seymour Road South, Clayton Manchester M11 4PR 0161 370 2616 Seymour Road Academy Seymour Rd South Manchester M11 4PR Visit website Briscoe Lane Academy 127 Briscoe Lane Manchester M40 2TP Visit website Old Hall Drive Primary School 21 Old Hall Drive Manchester M18 7FU Visit website CONTACT FORM Back to top © Wise Owl Trust 2021. Privacy & Cookies Policy Site map Site by Drumbeat. Wise Owl Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registration number 8053288. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies as detailed in our Privacy Policy.