News and updates from Workington Academy.
Workington Academy Radio students stepped into the world of live TV broadcasting last week as part of a special live news day at Workington Academy.
Students from Workington Academy Radio are celebrating national recognition after an excellent day in London at the Shine School Media Awards 2026.
Workington Academy Radio’s student podcast, Behind the Algorithm, has been shortlisted for a national award at the Shine 2026 School Media Awards.
This special Best Bits episode of Behind the Algorithm brings together the most powerful moments from across the series.
In Episode 5 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Matthew Haywood about his journey as a content creator, his experience of winning Survivor, and the realities of building a presence online.
In Episode 4 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Adrian Dakers from Little Blackbird Limited about the growing conversation around social media and its impact on young people’s mental health.
In Episode 3 of Behind the Algorithm, we turn the focus back to the voices at the heart of this series, students.
This short bonus episode captures a proud moment for Workington Academy Radio, as students from the Behind the Algorithm podcast were featured live on BBC Radio Cumbria.
In Episode 2 of Behind the Algorithm, students from Workington Academy Radio speak with Will Gardner OBE, CEO of Childnet, one of the UK’s leading organisations dedicated to keeping children and young people safe online.
Students from Workington Academy Radio have officially launched a brand-new podcast series, Behind the Algorithm, opening with a powerful first episode recorded in the school studio with Josh MacAlister OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington and Minister for Children and Families.
