We are delighted that the first cohort of pupils has begun our new six-week entrepreneurial workshop programme, delivered in partnership with F2D-ITC.

The programme provides pupils with an exciting opportunity to develop their confidence, motivation, communication, creativity and leadership skills. During the workshops, pupils will work together to design their own hoodies or tracksuits while learning more about enterprise, entrepreneurship and the skills needed for future education and employment.

The first session gave pupils the opportunity to meet the F2D-ITC team, explore their individual strengths and begin sharing ideas for their designs. It was fantastic to see them engaging positively, thinking creatively and encouraging one another.

The programme supports our commitment to providing pupils with meaningful personal-development opportunities beyond the classroom. It also reflects our STRIVE values, particularly being Self-motivated to achieve, making Valuable Contributions and recognising that Together we learn.

We look forward to following the progress of our first cohort and celebrating their achievements at the end of the programme.

We were delighted to welcome parents and carers to our first SEND Coffee Morning of the academic year at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School with Ms O'Connor.

The morning provided a relaxed and welcoming opportunity for families to meet members of our SEND team, connect with other parents and carers, and learn more about the support available for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Parents and carers were able to ask questions, share their experiences and discuss the ways in which school and home can work together to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development. The valuable feedback and suggestions shared will help us continue to strengthen our SEND provision and ensure that the voices of families remain central to our work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed so positively to the morning. Building strong relationships with families is an important part of ensuring that every pupil feels understood, supported and able to succeed.

We look forward to welcoming even more parents and carers to our next SEND Coffee Morning.

The Year 7 basketball team got their Matrix Trust Sports Championship campaign off to a fantastic start with an impressive 15–2 victory over Turves Green Boys’ School.

Playing in their first-ever Matrix Trust Sports Championship, the team showed great determination, teamwork and enthusiasm from the very beginning. They quickly settled into the game and began to build pressure, creating chances and defending strongly. The team’s excellent passing and movement helped them take control of the match, while their determined defence made it difficult for Turves Green to find opportunities to score. As the final whistle approached, the Year 7 team had secured a convincing 15–2 win, giving them the perfect start to their championship journey. It was a brilliant team performance and a fantastic achievement for the players in their first Matrix Trust Sports Championship. The team can be extremely proud of their effort, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Well done to the Year 7 basketball team — what a way to start the competition!

On Monday 14th September 2026, our Year 7 pupils took part in an engaging and thought-provoking visit from Loudmouth Education & Training as part of our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme.

Pupils watched Loudmouth’s ‘A Step Too Far’ programme, which uses live drama and interactive discussion to explore some of the challenges young people may face as they navigate friendships, relationships and the online world.

Through realistic scenarios, pupils explored different forms of bullying, including cyberbullying, sexist and sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and harmful online behaviours. The session also encouraged pupils to think carefully about respect, resilience, healthy relationships and the important role that bystanders can play in challenging bullying and seeking help.

A particularly important part of the programme focused on helping pupils recognise when behaviour has crossed a line and understanding that abuse and bullying can affect anyone. Pupils considered stereotypes, including those surrounding male victims of relationship abuse, and discussed why sexual harassment, discrimination and abusive behaviour are never acceptable.

The workshop also helped pupils develop practical strategies for staying safe online, recognising potentially harmful behaviours, reporting concerns and knowing where to turn for support.

The session forms part of our wider statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum and our commitment to ensuring that pupils develop the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to stay safe and build positive relationships.

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, we want every pupil to feel that they belong, are respected and have a voice. Opportunities such as this help bring our STRIVE values to life, particularly Respectful to All, Everyone is Equal and Valuable Contributions, by empowering our pupils to look out for themselves and one another.

A fantastic and valuable learning experience for our Year 7 pupils as they continue their journey at DEC.

Year 8 pupils recently took part in an engaging and thought-provoking ‘Safe & Sound’ programme delivered by Loudmouth Education & Training as part of our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme.

Through live drama and an interactive workshop, pupils explored the story of a young couple and considered how relationships can change over time. The performance encouraged pupils to spot the difference between healthy and unhealthy behaviours and think carefully about what respect, trust and consent look like in a relationship.

Throughout the session, pupils explored important issues including healthy boundaries, privacy and consent, power and control, coercive behaviour and relationship abuse. They also considered the pressures and risks associated with sharing intimate images and, importantly, where they can turn for help if they are worried about themselves or somebody else.

The session gave pupils a safe and age-appropriate opportunity to discuss some challenging but important issues, ask questions and develop their understanding of what a positive and respectful relationship should look like.

‘Safe & Sound’ forms part of our wider Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum and supports our commitment to equipping pupils with the knowledge and confidence they need to keep themselves and others safe.

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Personal Development is about preparing pupils for life beyond the classroom. Experiences such as this help our young people to recognise when something is not right, make informed choices and know how to access trusted support when they need it.

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is delighted to celebrate another positive set of GCSE results, with pupils’ hard work and commitment securing a range of excellent destinations for their next steps in 16–19 education and training.

We would like to congratulate all of our pupils for their hard work and determination throughout their GCSE studies. We also extend our sincere thanks to their families for their continued support and to our teaching and support staff for their dedication and commitment to our pupils.

Some individual success: 

Samson who achieved 8 grade 9s and 2 grade 8s

Mateo who achieved 2 grade 9s,

6 grade 8s and 2 grade 7s

Rosie who achieved 1 grade 9, 7 grade 8s and 1 grade 7

We wish all of our pupils every success as they move on to the next stage of their education.

A few weeks ago, our year 10 prefects went on their team building trip to Ackers Adventure. They were split up into four groups and completed kayaking, rock climbing and bush craft. All students conducted themselves fantastically and showed great resilience and team work across the three activities. It was great to see them encouraging each other to succeed and push themselves, especially on the climbing which for some students was very much out of their comfort zone. The prefect team really came together to support and guide each other throughout the day. It is going to be great to see them apply the skills they have developed, at Ackers, to their roles within school and beyond.

Students from the Dallaglio Rugbyworks programme enjoyed an exciting reward trip to Drayton Manor to celebrate their fantastic engagement and commitment throughout the year.

The trip recognised the hard work, positive attitudes and consistent participation shown by students in the programme. It was a well-deserved opportunity to relax, have fun and spend time together outside of school, with students making the most of the park's thrilling rides and attractions.

The day was a great way to celebrate the progress students have made this year, both personally and as part of the Rugbyworks programme. Their dedication and enthusiasm have been recognised, and everyone involved should be proud of what they have achieved.

Congratulations to all the students who earned their place on the trip, we look forward to seeing how you put all you have learnt in to action next year.