Changing Lives Timeline
Timeline
August 2008
West Lakes Academy (Outstanding) formed from the merger of two failing secondary schools
June 2018
West Lakes Multi Academy Trust is formed
September 2019
Arlecdon Primary School (Good) and Thornhill Primary School (Good) join the Trust
June 2020
The Trust was notified of successful bids for two CIF projects at Arlecdon and Thornhill Primary Schools in respect of roofing totalling £597, 854
September 2020
Dearham Primary School (Outstanding) and Flimby Primary School (Good) join the Trust
September 2020
Strategic School Improvement Capital Budget funding granted in respect of Flimby Primary School totalling £199, 887 of which the Trust contribution totalled £47k, in respect of structural repairs and replacement of roof coverings
February 2021
The Trust was selected to be one of 87 national Teaching School Hubs. One Cumbria Teaching School Hub was formed.
September 2021
One Cumbria Teaching School Hub was launched
May 2022
The Trust was notified of successful bids for eight CIF projects totalling £1, 794 735. Trust contribution of £183k. The work included electrical refurbishment, partial replacement of roof coverings, structural repairs, fire safety improvements and heating system replacement
June 2022
Jonathan Johnson, CEO awarded an OBE in the HRH Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
December 2022
Change of Trust name to Changing Lives Learning Trust
September 2023
St Bees Primary School (Good) approved to join the Trust in September 2023.