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Out Now: Laidlaw Foundation Annual Review 2025/2026
The Laidlaw Foundation is delighted to share our Annual Review 2025/2026, a record of another year using the transformative power of education to tackle poverty, promote equity, and develop the next generation of ethical leaders. From primary classrooms in the North East of England to business schools, research labs and start-ups across the world, these are the stories of young people who, given…
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Westgate Hill Primary Academy recognised as ‘Exceptional’ for Inclusion by Ofsted
Westgate Hill Primary Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is celebrating after being awarded an ‘Exceptional’ judgement for Inclusion following its recent Ofsted inspection. The recognition places the Academy among only a small number of schools nationally to achieve the highest judgement for Inclusion under Ofsted’s new toolkit framework, recognising the Academy’s unwavering commitment to…
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The Leadership Lab is Now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Real conversations with leaders who have reached the top, now available wherever you listen. What does it take to lead effectively, ethically, and with lasting impact? That’s the question at the heart of the Leadership Lab series, and it’s one we’ve been exploring in depth with exceptional leaders from politics, business, academia and the arts. The series, which has been available on YouTube,…
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Laidlaw Schools Trust Launches Apple Regional Training Centre
Laidlaw Schools Trust Launches Apple Regional Training Centre to Drive Innovation and Inclusion Across the North East Laidlaw Schools Trust (LST) proudly marked the official launch of its Apple Regional Training Centre (RTC), bringing together educators, industry partners and innovators to explore the future of teaching and learning across the North East. The launch event…
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Laidlaw Schools Trust Opens ‘Skylight’ – A New Model for Inclusive SEND Provision
Laidlaw Schools Trust is proud to announce the opening of Skylight, a new specialist SEND provision designed to support pupils aged 3 to 14 within a mainstream setting. Positioned between Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy and Sedgefield Community College, Skylight will be accessed by pupils from both Academies, creating a seamless, inclusive approach that spans the primary to secondary…
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Leadership Lab – Stephen Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa PLC
Stephen Carter, Group CEO of Informa, on the realities of building and sustaining leadership across radically different contexts, from the boardroom to government and back again.
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University of Cambridge and Laidlaw Foundation announce King’s Entrepreneurship Lab as New Home for Prestigious Laidlaw Scholars Programme
The University of Cambridge and the Laidlaw Foundation have announced the expansion of the Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme through its new home at King’s Entrepreneurship Lab (E-Lab), broadening access to the scholarship for undergraduates across the entire University. The fully funded, 18-month programme supports undergraduates to develop the skills, character, and ethical foundations needed for leadership. Combining rigorous academic research, international…
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IESE Business School and Laidlaw Foundation launch transformative scholarship for women in leadership
€4 million in total funding supports 13 full scholarships for women in the Full-Time MBA London, United Kingdom, February 3, 2026: IESE Business School, in collaboration with the Laidlaw Foundation, has launched the Laidlaw Women’s MBA Scholarship Program, an initiative to increase the number of female leaders in global business. Launching in September 2026 for applicants in the MBA Class of 2028, the…
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Inside the Laidlaw Application Journey: Merit Is Not Enough
By: Shruti Jain This is part 3 of my six-part Laidlaw series. In this post, I break down how scholarship panels decide who to back, and the three signals that drive the final call. Tip# 3: Merit Is Not Enough Scholarship decisions are coming this spring. Across the Laidlaw MBA partner schools, the process may…
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Inside the Laidlaw Application Journey: Authenticity Beats Extremity
By: Shruti Jain This is the second blog in a six-part series where I’ll share my journey to becoming a Laidlaw Scholar and what I learned along the way. Read below to learn why showing up honestly matters more than sounding aligned. Tip #2: Authenticity Beats Extremity When you spend time with Laidlaw scholars, you…
