Design note 4 - what do we mean?

In addition to the similarities between our new icon and the real Northern Lights, we particularly liked some of the themes the Northern Lights icon represented, namely:

  • Uniqueness
  • Reaching for high standards
  • Our Trust on a journey to Remarkable
  • Whether you are a student, a teacher or a trusted partner, everyone is on a unique journey, one that will take them to new places and opportunities.

Design note 3 - a bold look

To complement our dynamic new Northern Lights icon, we needed a strong colour pallette and confident, contemporary font.
The contrasting yet complimentary colours in our logo symbolises our value of diversity and unity. We often talk about 'the same but different' at Beckfoot Trust to acknowledge that whilst we have a very clear One Trust identity and clarity on what remarkable means, we also know that one size does not always fit all. 

Design note 2 - our Northern Lights

Perhaps the most important part of our new Beckfoot Trust logo is the icon, shown to the right here.

We call it our Northern Lights.

In nature, the Northern Lights are seen as something unique and truly Remarkable that are associated with the North.

Our Northern Lights icon represents The Beckfoot Trust which is also on a constant journey to Remarkable and is strongly associated with the North of England.

As part of our ongoing Journey to Remarkable we felt it was important to give The Beckfoot Trust a strong, confident and contemporary logo and brand that was worthy of an organisation with such high standards and aspirations.

The new Trust logo was a departure from the previous logo style and was definitely designed with the future in mind.

Beckfoot Heaton Primary launches the Young BAFTA Roadshow

Beckfoot Heaton Primary School were thrilled to host the Young Bafta Roadshow with Place2Be, marking the official launch of their 2025 tour. As the first stop on this inspiring programme, our pupils were immersed in a day designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and open their eyes to exciting careers in the screen industries.

Pupils were especially excited to meet TV Presenter and comedian Ben Shires and TV Presenter and actress Kia Pegg, well-known for their work on CBBC. The duo led a series of dynamic presentations, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations that introduced children to the world behind the camera, from film and television to games design.

The Young BAFTA Roadshow is a powerful collaboration between the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and the children’s mental health charity Place2Be. The initiative aims to boost the aspirations of young people, while promoting wellbeing and nurturing young talent through creative expression.

At Beckfoot Heaton, pupils had the opportunity to take part in engaging activities, ask questions, and even hold a real BAFTA trophy! All while exploring how their passions and ideas could translate into exciting future careers.

Our Headteacher at Beckfoot Heaton, Zoe Mawson said:

How amazing to have welcomed the Place2Be and BAFTA teams to Beckfoot Heaton today. The day was truly remarkable and expertly designed to support children’s belief in themselves as unique individuals, while inspiring them about opportunities in the world of film, television and game design. Being able to hold a BAFTA, meet some famous faces from CBBC, get creative with friends, win prizes, and be told how great they are, will certainly stay with our children for a very long time!

Beckfoot Heaton were honoured to be chosen as the start point of this years Roadshow. The visit truly reflects Beckfoot Heaton’s commitment to broadening horizons, cultivating ambition, and providing our young people with real-world opportunities to achieve a great life.

Click here to learn more about the Roadshow!

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