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  • Celebrate XP… support a charity!

    Announcing Our New Publication: ‘Celebrating Ten Years of Expeditions at XP’ A new publication, ‘Celebrating Ten Years of Learning Expeditions at XP’, written by our co-founder, Andy Sprakes, is now available. The book highlights an extensive and broad selection of the beautiful work created by our young people and staff from across our Trust. It…

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  • XP Festival: Lineup!

    Curious about the XP Festival lineup? Here’s a hint: students from every XP Trust school will be sharing their passions through vibrant art installations, dance, storytelling, and live music! This is a key moment in our XP Live programme, giving young people authentic opportunities to produce and perform work that has agency and legacy. Get…

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  • Crew in Action: Supporting Maddie’s 26-Mile Trek!

    Dear Crew Maddie Norburn, a member of staff Crew at XP is taking part in the Alzheimer’s Trek 26 which is a 26 mile hike in the Peak District this Saturday 27 June. Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that affects so many individuals and families and after discussing this on our recent Staff Outdoor Induction…

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  • XP Students celebrate rail history at the Plant Works

    A delegation of students from XP and XP East attended a private event today at the Plant Works, celebrating the rich rail history of Doncaster through their various final products – including a new product created during their Learning Expedition ‘All Aboard’. Students spoke beautifully about their learning and shared their incredible work with MPs,…

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