Beacon of Light School Has Joined Laidlaw Schools Trust

Laidlaw Schools Trust, committed to transforming the lives of children and communities through extraordinary education, have announced that Beacon of Light School, Sunderland, will become a Laidlaw Schools Trust Academy.

Laidlaw Schools Trust and Beacon of Light School share a mission to transform lives through extraordinary education in the North East. ‘Learn More, Do More, Be More’ is the Beacon of Light Schools vision, and by joining a larger Multi Academy Trust, we can ensure the young people who attend this alternative provision school have access to bigger and better opportunities. Collectively sharing and designing pedagogical best practices and offering diverse professional development opportunities for staff.

Beacon of Light School’s Head Teacher, Denise Taylor, brings to the Trust a wealth of experience in working with young people who have additional challenges to overcome to ‘Be More’, and we have no doubt that together we will embrace this opportunity to grow through collaboration.

Rob Hughes, Laidlaw Schools Trust CEO and Accounting Officer, said:

“I’m so pleased to welcome Beacon of Light School to the Trust. At Laidlaw Schools Trust we have a mission to transform lives through extraordinary education, and this is a real opportunity to provide young people in the North East with bigger and better opportunities by joining our larger Multi Academy Trust. We will be welcoming all Beacon of Light School teachers, staff, pupils, parents, carers and governors to LST, and I look forward to building upon our joint vision to transform lives through education.”

Denise Taylor, Head Teacher at Beacon of Light School, said:

" As an established Alternative Provision in Sunderland, we are fully looking forward to continuing the growth of the Beacon of Light School within Laidlaw Schools Trust. Our shared vision and values in creating a brighter future for all young people in our care makes this partnership an excellent fit for both school and Trust. We are confident this collaboration will bring new and exciting possibilities to further develop our offer and ensure enhanced life chances for all.”

Lesley Spuhler, CEO of the Foundation of Light, said:

“We look forward to establishing a long standing and mutually beneficial partnership with the Laidlaw Trust enabling better opportunities for all our young people.”

Find out more about the Beacon of Light School here https://beaconoflight.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/

About Beacon of Light School

The Beacon of Light School welcomes students aged 13-16 years who are experiencing challenges in mainstream education, creating an environment where everyone can learn more, do more, and be more.

During their time in our care, our team of highly qualified and experienced teaching staff collectively work towards our school ethos, creating individual and innovative learning programmes that are as unique as each student, designed to inspire, excite, motivate and re-engage every young person.

By encouraging our students’ aspirations, we can unlock their true potential, increase confidence and self-esteem, and promote personal growth, in a safe, respectful and supportive environment.

About the Laidlaw Schools Trust 

Laidlaw Schools Trust is a growing multi-academy trust based in North East England that transforms the lives of children and communities through inspirational education. Founded in 2008, we now have nine nursery, primary and secondary academies in Newcastle, Sunderland and Sedgefield. Working in partnership with children, their families and the wider community, we provide a safe and nurturing environment for each child, irrespective of ability or background. We empower them to believe in themselves and to embrace the future as active, respectful and responsible citizens.