The Sea View Trusts CEO Angela Holdsworth MBE  Autumn Term Reflection

I am deeply grateful to our hardworking staff for their unwavering dedication. As ever your efforts have made a tangible impact on the lives of our learners, and it is inspiring to see ambition translated into action every day. A special thank you to everyone who engaged so wholeheartedly with our Trust-wide Sea View Way INSET at the magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The collaboration and shared vision on display were truly uplifting and left me brimming with pride.

This term, our Central Team is proud to launch the We See You initiative, a way to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to live our Trust values every day. As well as shouting out our '2 percenters' (Andy Cope), it is also an opportunity to celebrate colleagues who have achieved 100% attendance this term, demonstrating incredible commitment and resilience. Through We See You, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for the passion, positivity, and professionalism that make such a difference to our learners and communities. You are seen, and you are appreciated!

As we close this term, I hope each of you finds time for rest, reflection, and renewal. Wishing you all a peaceful, restorative break and time to take joy in the things you enjoy. Here’s to an exciting year ahead as we continue to make a difference together.

And finally, in the words of Dr Andy Cope, let’s all remember to put on our best pants and step into the new year with confidence, positivity, and a readiness to be the very best version of ourselves.                                    Angela Holdsworth

 

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Anchored in Value, Guided in Vision: The Sea View Way Conference 2025

On Friday 24th October 2025, The Sea View Trust proudly brought together over 600 staff members from across our schools and college for a truly unforgettable Trust-Wide INSET day: The Sea View Way Conference – Anchored in Value, Guided in Vision. And what a day it was!

 

A Venue Like No Other

Hosted in the breathtaking Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the setting alone set the tone for a day of inspiration and celebration. From the moment attendees stepped into the iconic venue, the atmosphere was electric—full of anticipation, positivity, and a shared commitment to excellence in education.

 

Empowering Our People

The conference was designed with one clear purpose: to empower, support, and celebrate our incredible staff. Through inspiring keynote sessions, hands-on activities, and a vibrant Wellbeing Marketplace, the day offered something for everyone. SAS, Teachers Unions and our own Embrace TSH team offered support and services to all of our staff members

‘Appreciative of the day – lovely venue, food …’, ‘Had a lovely day!’, ‘Keep smiling – enjoyed the day!'

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We are excited to share an update which marks a significant step forward in enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and responsible technology use across The Sea View Trust.

 

Our AI Policy

Following on from the Trust’s launch of Artificial Intelligence at our INSET day in September, we are pleased that a comprehensive Trust AI Policy is now finalised and in place. This policy ensures that AI tools are used ethically, securely, and effectively to support teaching, learning, and operational efficiency. It provides clear guidance on best practices, safeguarding data, and maintaining transparency, while encouraging innovation that benefits both staff and learners.

 

Teams Premium for Identified Staff

To further strengthen collaboration and productivity, we have successfully implemented Microsoft Teams Premium for identified administrative and leadership staff across the Trust. This brings advanced features such as providing AI meeting recaps which supports minute taking and meeting notes, helping our teams work smarter and more efficiently.

 

TeachMate AI has sleighed into the Trust, and it has not been messing about!                                                                      

 

Every Teacher, Tutor and HLTA now has access. Since switching it on, we have unwrapped a festive saving of 284 hours and 45 minutes. That is enough time to watch every Christmas film. Twice. With a Quality Street on the side.

Our Trust-wide Teachers’ Meeting was a real Christmas cracker. Lynsey from TeachMate AI pulled more tools out of the sack than Santa on Christmas Eve. The session was recorded and is available on The National College, so no one has missed the gift.

TeachMate AI is paid for by the Trust to support your workload and wellbeing. If you have not jumped on the sleigh yet, do not be the Grinch. Speak to your school lead and get yourself on the nice list before the term bells ring.

 

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Learners Lead the Way: Reflecting on Preparation for Adulthood and looking towards the new Year of Ambition

Learners came together for their first conference, to discuss the impact of the Preparation for Adulthood aspect has had on each of their settings, they spoke clearly and presented to the group; an amazing achievement - showing their development in confidence and showcasing their results of the previous years, Year of Empowerment. They have all come up with amazing logos for the commencement of Our Year of Ambition and between themselves voted for the winning logo, displayed at the bottom. We will create this into a digital image; we encourage colleagues to use this in their email signature and in instances it seems applicable, to serve as a reminder focus point

Take a look at the direct quotes, captured from Tina Foster and Eileen Melling, our Learner Voice Leaders, from the children. Its wonderful to see how our learners are supported and we commend all people involved, your support is of the highest value!

 

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At The Sea View Trust, We See You!

We are proud to launch our “We See You” Recognition and Appreciation Scheme — a Trust-wide initiative designed to celebrate the incredible people who make SVT such a caring, values-driven community.

Through this scheme, colleagues are recognised for:

•  Exceptional commitment
•  Living our 7 Trust values
•  Making a positive impact each and every day
•  Achieving 100% attendance

Staff shout-outs and attendance achievers are:

•  Entered into termly £50 prize draws
•  Included in our annual £100 prize draw
•  Celebrated on our social media and newsletters
• (Attendance achievers) Receive a personalised postcard from the Trust

This is our way of saying:
Your work matters. We appreciate you. And we see you. 

 

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Reflecting on the Autumn 2025 Cygnet Course at Tor View

Parents and carers have now successfully completed the seven-week Cygnet Course held at the Ewood Conference Room at Tor View. Led by Lyndsay Daly and Emma Walsh, this comprehensive programme brought together families of autistic children and young people aged 5–18 every Monday morning from late September through November.

 

Using the "Core 4th Edition" curriculum supported by Barnardo’s, the group journeyed through a structured exploration of autism, moving beyond general definitions to gain a specific, practical understanding of how their own children experience the world.

By the end of these sessions, attendees have developed a robust toolkit for everyday life.

They have explored critical topics such as communication styles, sensory processing differences, and understanding the root causes of distinct behaviours. Rather than just theory, families are now equipped with practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage challenging situations at home. Perhaps most importantly, they have connected with other parents in similar situations, leaving the course not only with new skills to advocate for their children but also with a strengthened support network and renewed confidence in their parenting abilities.

 

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Early Career Teacher Programme (ECTP) Evaluation

 

We currently 411 participants on the ECT programme.

 

With a response rate of 44% (against a national average of 31%), we’re delighted to share with you that our satisfaction rate for the Autumn Term is 100% for Year 1 and 95% for Year 2, with facilitation quality averaging 3.8 out of 4.

 

Thank you to all our amazing facilitators and mentors from within the Trust who do such an amazing job of bringing the materials to life and supporting ECTs to flourish!

 

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