Media Invitation
10am Wednesday 01/04/26
In the light of the increasing importance of quality education, Connect Multi Academy Trust is delighted to invite you to a special event marking a significant moment in our journey. In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, we take this opportunity to thank and celebrate our previous sponsors, New College Durham, for their commitment over the years, while also enthusiastically ushering in a new era as Connect Multi Academy Trust.
The event will bring colleagues, governors, and students together to reflect on how far we’ve come and look ahead to the future we are building. It’s a chance to honour our past, embrace our new identity, and step confidently into the next phase of our story — united, ambitious, and ready for what comes next.
Location
Consett Academy, Ashdale Road, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
Available for comment
Luke Akehurst MP North Durham (Labour)
Durham County Councillor Cathy Hunt, Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People’s Services (Reform)
Linda Rodham, Chief Executive Officer, Connect Multi Academy Trust
Andy Broadbent, Principal and Chief Executive, New College Durham
Paul Bradley, Chair of Connect Multi Academy Trust
Event order
10:15am: Welcome reception
10:30am Opening Address - Andy Broadbent, Principal and Chief Executive of New College Durham
10:40am Reflections and Acknowledgements - Paul Bradley, Chair of Connect Multi Academy Trust
10:50am Looking to the Future - Linda Rodham, Chief Executive Officer, Connect Multi Academy Trust
11:00am Performances from students across the Trust, (showcasing talent from ages 5 - 18)
12:00pm Event Closes
Please direct all media enquiries to:
Kennedy Grainger, Marketing Manager, 07896808894
k.grainger@ncdat.org.uk