Mulberry Schools Trust Hosts 8th Annual Education Lecture at the Royal Society of Arts

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On Wednesday 11 December, the Mulberry Schools Trust hosted its 8th Annual Education Lecture at the Royal Society of Arts, welcoming more than 170 students, Trustees, Governors and friends of Mulberry.

The evening featured a keynote address from Matthew Barzun, Chair and Publisher of Tortoise Media and former US Ambassador to the UK. He spoke powerfully about diplomacy, leadership and the role of digital journalism in shaping society, with a particular focus on engaging young people in public life.

The lecture was followed by an inspiring panel discussion with Zulum Elumogo, Managing Director at TC & Friends and Trustee of the Fair Education Alliance and Barbican Centre; Sotez Chowdhury, Director of Activism and Education at Amnesty International; and Khadija Drir, student at Mulberry School for Girls and Deputy Young Mayor of Tower Hamlets. Their reflections on youth leadership resonated strongly with the audience.

The event was confidently compered by Mulberry Academy Woodside students Timothy and Mawada, who played a key role in the evening’s success.

Mulberry Schools Trust celebrates student destinations in Going Places 2025

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The Mulberry Schools Trust is proud to publish Going Places 2025, celebrating the exceptional achievements of our Sixth Form students as they progress to the next stage of their journeys.

This year, students from Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, Mulberry School for Girls, Mulberry Stepney Green Maths, Computing and Science College and Mulberry UTC have secured places at top universities across the UK – including Oxford, Imperial and UCL – as well as specialist institutions in the arts, sciences and engineering. For the first time in the Trust’s history, one of our students will also be studying at Harvard University in the USA, a remarkable milestone for our community.

Others are beginning prestigious apprenticeships with global companies, gaining opportunities to combine study with professional training. Some have entered employment in sectors where their talents, skills and commitment will make an immediate difference.

The Trust warmly congratulates the Class of 2025 and thanks all staff for their support in helping students achieve these impressive outcomes. Going Places 2025 showcases the extraordinary breadth of destinations and courses across our schools – a testament to the high aspirations that define the Mulberry community.

Download a copy of the publication below.

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A message from our CEO: Our commitment to unity, respect and belonging

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In response to recent events in central London, our CEO, Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE, has written to staff to reaffirm the values at the heart of the Mulberry Schools Trust. Her message reflects our unwavering commitment to unity, respect and belonging – and our determination to stand against fear and division in all its forms.

Read the letter here

Celebrating a year of success at Mulberry Schools Trust

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We are proud to share the Mulberry Schools Trust’s first-ever Celebration Report, an annual review covering the academic year 2023-2024.

The report highlights key achievements, partnerships, and initiatives that have shaped our work throughout the year.

The Celebration Report reflects our commitment to educational excellence, community engagement and empowering young people to thrive. We invite you to explore the report to learn more about the incredible work taking place across our Trust.

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UNESCO and the Mulberry Schools Trust: Dr Vanessa Ogden reflects on leadership and the impact of Global Girl Leading

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Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE, CEO of the Mulberry Schools Trust, has shared her reflections on school leadership in a special blog for UNESCO which was published on 6 March 2025. This global project invites education leaders from around the world to share their experiences with a week-long diary. Dr Ogden’s entry focuses on the Trust’s flagship conference, Global Girl Leading, held in October 2024, which brought together young women and leaders to share insight and experience, inspire change and empower girls worldwide.

Dr Ogden’s candid reflections explore her own distinctive perspective on the challenges and opportunities of leadership in education, and how the conference celebrated and amplified the voices of young women, showcasing the persistently transformative power of education.

We’re looking forward to watching how these endeavours contribute to ongoing dialogue on global education and leadership, as UNESCO officially publishes the blogs of education leaders globally over the next 12 months.

Read the official UNESCO abridged version of Dr Ogden’s blog

Read the full, unedited version of Dr Ogden’s Blog

Connect #19: Summer issue has arrived!

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The latest issue of Connect, the Mulberry Schools Trust newsletter, has arrived! Inside, you’ll find exciting updates, including:

  • Shoulder to Shoulder: Discover the success of our recent Shoulder to Shoulder fundraising event held at Wilton’s Music Hall.
  • International trips: This term was packed with enriching experiences as students ventured on exciting international trips.
  • Mulberry College of Teaching: Learn about the inaugural cohort of trainee secondary English teachers.
  • Global Girl Leading: In October, 400 students will join the annual conference at the QEII Centre in Westminster.
  • Student highlights: Enjoy brilliant articles showcasing students across our schools and their activities during the summer term.

We are committed to providing our students with an exceptional education, and we hope you find that this newsletter is filled with inspiring stories of their achievements.

Wishing you a relaxing and rejuvenating summer break!

 


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