✏️ Applications for Initial Teacher Training are NOW OPEN! The wait is over - take your first step into the classroom with LEO Academy Trust and the National Institute of Teaching. Register your interest now: 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #GetIntoTeaching @getintoteaching

Our Summer Newsletter is now available online. Catch up with all our news, after another busy term across @LEOacademies. 🔗 leoacademytrust.co.uk/658/te… #WeAreLEO 🦁 🧡 – at Sutton, London

📖 Give your child a summer filled with stories, progress and confidence. We're proud to be supporting the #NationalReadAloudChallenge, keeping up children's reading progression all summer long! Summer is when reading often slips, and children can head back to school having lost ground. The National Read-Aloud Challenge keeps your child reading aloud through the holidays in just a few minutes a day. and It’s free! Your child reads independently on @FonettiApp while you follow their progress and celebrate every milestone. Sign up for free today at: 🔗 loom.ly/qQsOQ2k And let's get reading! #BeProudReadAloud #UKReadAloud 📚 – at Sutton, London

🎒 Building independence and making memories! In 2025/26, around 3000 children enjoyed one of our residential trips, held in a wide range of locations across the country: 🔸 Sayers Croft, Surrey 🔸 Dorchester 🔸 High Ashurst, Box Hill 🔸 Bideford, North Devon 🔸 Bowles, Kent 🔸 Isle of Wight 🔸 Durham & Newcastle 🔸 Farms for City Children, Gloucester 🔸 Windmill Hill, East Sussex All part of the extensive enrichment programme offered to all children at every school in @LEOacademies. #Learning #Excellence #Opportunity 🦁 – at Sutton, London

🌱 Give your child the brightest start with LEO Nurseries Research shows high-quality early learning lays the foundation for lifelong success. That’s why our nurseries combine play-based EYFS learning with unique experiences like Forest School to spark early curiosity. Why choose a LEO Nursery? ✨ Free Funded Places: 15 & 30-hour places available with zero extra costs. ✨ Smooth Transitions: Nursery & Reception teams work together for a seamless move to "big school." ✨ Nurturing Environments: Helping every child grow, learn, and shine! 🚨 NEW THIS SEPTEMBER! We’re thrilled to open brand-new nurseries at @FFPAcademy & @PLIAcademy - welcoming children from 9 months to 4 years old. Find a LEO Nursery near you & apply today: 🔗 leoacademytrust.co.uk/1467/v… #EarlyYears #EYFS #WeAreLEO 🦁 🧡 – at Sutton, London

As #LEOExplorers, our pupils are: Empathetic Open-Minded Aspirational Motivated Creative Resilient Curious Forward-Thinking Collaborative Reflective 📺 youtu.be/vvmvDcWFx3Y 🎞️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… ✏️ leoacademytrust.co.uk/3272/l… #WeAreLEO 🦁 – at Sutton, London

Head to our website, and catch up with all the latest news & blogs, from across @LEOacademies. Including … 🦁 #LEOExplorers 💻 Our Digital Promise 📚 Reading with @Sorareadingapp ✈️ Global Citizenship ✨ Teaching with AI 🌳 #LEO2030 … and lots more. 🔗 leoacademytrust.co.uk/657/ne… – at Sutton, London

⭐️ Another amazing year of Art at LEO From drawing & painting to sculpture, printmaking, textiles & digital art - our pupils have created stunning work and grown in confidence and creativity every week. Great CPD opportunities for our staff too. Thank you to Rose Maclean for her great leadership and vision for art education at schools across LEO Academy Trust #WeAreLEO 🦁 🧡 🖼️ 🖍️ 🎨 ✨ – at Sutton, London

As the school year comes to an end, we’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to our amazing Inclusion & Wellbeing Team. 🧡 From SEND, EAL, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Drama Therapy, Wellbeing Woofers, Assistive Technology, Family Support Workers, Attendance and Behaviour, your dedication helps children and families across LEO feel supported, valued and able to thrive. Thank you for everything you’ve done throughout 2025/26. Have a fantastic and well-deserved summer! ☀️ #InclusionForAll #SEND #Wellbeing 🦁 – at Sutton, London

😀 What. A. Year. Across @LEOacademies, our pupils have had an unforgettable year of sporting success. From borough champions to multi-sport festivals, here’s a thread celebrating a year of sport! #WeAreLEO 🧡 🦁 🧵 👇 – at Sutton, London

Our children have had the opportunity to represent their school in a wide variety of sports: ⚽️ Football 🏐 Netball 🏊‍♀️ Swimming 🏉 Rugby 🎾 Tennis ⛵️ Sailing 🏀 Basketball 🏏 Cricket 🏃‍♀️ Cross Country 🎽 Athletics 🛶 Kayaking 🤸‍♀️ Gymnastics … and lots more. Congratulations to them all. #WeAreLEO 🦁 🧡 – at Sutton, London

🦁 Values in Action Beyond medals and trophies, our young athletes displayed respect, teamwork, determination & resilience in every event. That’s what LEO Sport is all about. #LEOExplorers #WeAreLEO 🧡 – at Sutton, London

🙌 Thank You, @LEOsports7 Coaches! A huge shoutout to: 👏 @MattWarner18 👏 @mskellyfulham 👏 And all our incredible LEO Sports coaches. Your dedication, energy & belief in every child make it all possible. #TeamLEO 🧡 🦁 – at Sutton, London

Wishing all our pupils, parents, staff, academy committee members, trustees & members a wonderful Summer break. We look forward to seeing you all again in September! Thank you for your continued support, hard work & commitment. #Learning #Excellence #Opportunity 🦁 – at Sutton, London

Our Summer Newsletter is now available online. Catch up with all our news, after another busy term across @LEOacademies. 🔗 leoacademytrust.co.uk/658/te… #WeAreLEO 🦁 🧡