CLF Summer Conference supporting the local Community

The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) hosted its annual Summer Conference at Winterstoke Hundred Academy, welcoming more than 2,000 staff members from the trust’s 36 academies and partner organisations.

The event served as both a hub for professional development and an opportunity to connect across the federation, blending insightful educational sessions with engaging fun activities designed to foster collaboration and celebration.

This year, the conference placed a special focus on giving back to the local community. Staff from Hans Price Academy led a trust-wide initiative to support the Weston-super-Mare Foodbank, organising a large-scale donation drive during the conference.

The collected items included essential food and household supplies, all of which were gratefully received by representatives from the foodbank.

A spokesperson for Weston Foodbank shared: “Since 2011, Weston Foodbank has been supporting individuals and families facing food poverty and hardship. Last year alone, we distributed 7,211 food parcels – a 36% of which were for children, and 10% for young people aged 17–24.

“We are part of the Trussell Trust network and are working to ensure everyone can afford life’s essentials.

“Support from organisations like CLF has a real and lasting impact on the most vulnerable in our community.”

Dr Andrew Watts, Second in Science at Hans Price Academy and organiser of the initiative said: “Academies in our North Somerset cluster have supported Weston Foodbank for several years.

“We’re proud to continue this tradition and help meet the needs of families in our town.”