ATTFE College leads the way with Civic Partnership shortlist at 2026 MAT Excellence Awards
Academy Transformation Trust (ATT) is delighted to announce that it has secured three prestigious shortlisting’s at the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards, sponsored by Optimus Education — with Nottinghamshire’s Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) College taking centre stage for its outstanding community impact.
ATTFE College has been shortlisted for Civic Partnership of the Year in recognition of its pioneering Stop the Bleed campaign - a transformative community safety initiative delivered in partnership with CitizenAid, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Nottinghamshire Freemasons, alongside a wide network of local and national organisations.
The programme is equipping people of all ages with the practical skills and confidence to respond effectively in life‑threatening emergencies.
As part of its ongoing work, ATTFE College is also championing the installation of Stop the Bleed kits within defibrillator units across the region, further strengthening local emergency response capability.
Senior Executive Leader at ATTFE College, Simon Martin MBE praised the initiative, stating that the campaign “is making a major contribution towards community safety” and is “transforming the capability of ordinary residents, within the communities that the Trust serves, to respond with confidence to life‑threatening situations.”
Additional Trust Achievements
ATT’s success continues with two further shortlistings:
- ATT Institute — Staff Development Award
- The ATT Institute has once again been recognised for excellence in professional learning, earning a shortlist in the Staff Development Award category - building on its win last year.
- Director of Institute Cat Rushton said the nomination reflects an “unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality professional development for all colleagues in our Trust.”
- ATT Inclusion Team — SEND Award
- The Inclusion Team has been shortlisted for the SEND Award in honour of the transformative impact of ATT’s SEND Core Offer.
- Director of Safeguarding and Inclusion Christine Franklin noted that the recognition reflects ATT’s mission of belonging and becoming - “ensuring every child feels rooted in their school community and supported to grow, achieve and thrive.”
Celebrating Excellence Across the Trust
These nominations highlight the expertise, dedication and ambition of colleagues across all areas of the Trust. ATT is immensely proud of the teams who consistently go above and beyond for the communities it serves.
The MAT Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements, innovation and impact of Multi‑Academy Trusts across the education sector, recognising excellence in leadership, community engagement and the enhancement of opportunities for pupils and staff.
Winners of the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards will be announced on 18th June, 2026 at a Gala Dinner in London, attended by more than 400 leaders from across the sector.