24 April 2026
News archive
26 February 2026
Meet our new CEO, Mr Ian Tucker
We spoke to our new CEO, Ian Tucker, to find out more about his background and his vision for Red Kite Learning Trust.
16 July 2025
Austhorpe Primary Achieves School Games Gold Mark Award
We are delighted to announce that Austhorpe Primary School has achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2024/25 academic year.
2 June 2025
The Heart of Teaching: Why School Trips Matter
Our Trust Educational Visits Coordinator and Science Teacher at Harrogate Grammar School, Joanne Sutcliffe, reflects on the value of school trips, not just for students but for the colleagues who make them possible.
19 May 2025
CEO, Richard Sheriff, Announces Retirement.
Richard Sheriff, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the Red Kite Learning Trust has made the decision to retire from his leadership position and look to pursue his many other interests both within and beyond education.
9 January 2025
Why do schools close when it snows?
CEO of Red Kite Learning Trust, Richard Sheriff talks about the “tricky balancing act” of deciding whether to close schools during ‘snow days’ and the toll of abuse teachers face on social media.
