CEO, Dr Jonty Clark OBE said:

I am delighted that the two schools joining Beckmead will add significantly to our experience of working with complex children. Having had the privilege of being Interim CEO of the T4 Trust, I have seen first-hand the excellent practice at both schools, which has been rightly celebrated in two recent OFSTED inspections.  

The Arts Xchange brings with them a wealth of talent and expertise that enriches the curriculum offer and chimes with Beckmeads partnership with TeachRock to have an arts offer that is suitable for all pupils.

Ian Mikardo High School has been exceptionally highly regarded for its results in supporting older children to manage their behaviour and I believe that sharing practice with IMHS will enhance skills across the trust.  

Having these two excellent schools formally join Beckmead indicates the quality and profile of the trust, that our teams work so hard to nurture, sustain and grow. 

Aaron Mulhern, Head Teacher at Ian Mikardo High School said:

As Head Teacher of Ian Mikardo High School, I am delighted to represent the feelings of all within our learning community, in expressing our excitement and enthusiasm in joining The Beckmead Trust. The Beckmead Trust works tirelessly to deliver social justice for our society’s most vulnerable children and does so through embodying the values of love and community, which are at the core of the Ian Mikardo Philosophy. It is my belief that together we will continue to change the lives of the young people in our care, supporting those who ‘Come with a past, leave with a future’.