A real honour to meet D. Veerendra Heggade. One of the most influential men in India. He has dedicated his life to transforming communities. International Award winner who took the time to hear about the work TEAM schools will be doing with SDM schools from September.

Many thanks to everyone at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara School for making me feel so welcome yesterday. A very productive day spent considering ways we can work together for the benefit of our children and staff.

Great to be back in India again developing school partnerships in Bangalore and Mangalore for TEAM MAT. It was a real privilege being invited to open a two day inter schools competition at St Joseph's International School in Bangalore last Thursday.

A massive well done to all the children who took part in our Proms event at the Queen's Theatre on Monday. As always this annual Trust event never fails to inspire me. Thanks to Mrs Brayley and all the staff who made it happen.

Well done to the children of Horwood and Newton Tracey for putting this display together to celebrate joining TEAM Multi Academy Trust. We are all so pleased to have you.

Great to be able to send the children of High Bickington, Witheridge, Beaford, Umberleigh and Horwood and Newton Tracey on their week long residential to London last week. Thanks to all the staff that made it happen. Lots of new friendships made. Trip number two leaves tomorrow.

What a great day yesterday taking over 100 children from nine schools around the Trust to watch Wales v Barbarians at the Principality Stadium. Big thanks go out to all the staff and parents who supported the event. The children were as always brilliant.