MISSION

•At Key Stage 3: to re-engage students with the curriculum, developing their resilience to successfully transition/re-integrate back into mainstream education. We achieve this through an innovative nurture curriculum that caters for individual needs. Placements are designed for a two term turn-around. Through regular assessment and placement reviews, we ensure commissioning schools are open to either early reintegration, or a placement extension (this is assessed on individual student need).

•At Key Stage 4: to prepare our students for the next stage of their post-16 journey, equipped with the required qualifications and experience. For Year 11 students, placements are for the full academic year. For Y10 students, placements are also for the full academic year, with reintegration or placement extensions available in order to complete the full Key Stage (this is assessed on individual student needs).

•Across the Key Stages we aim to support pupils to be physically, mentally and socially healthy. We want all students to feel valued within our inclusive environment. We work with students, families and commissioning schools to overcome potential barriers to success.  We encourage students to be reflective individuals who grow and demonstrate resilience through our school values of Determination, Pride and Ambition.

Vision

Our vision is to 'Empower our students with Determination, Pride and Ambition to reach their full potential.’ 

Values

DETERMINATION: Working in collaboration with local secondary schools, our academy provides turn-around placements aimed at preventing permanent exclusion and supporting pupils to overcome learning barriers. Throughout our academy, we encourage and nurture determination in students, helping them to successfully reintegrate into mainstream education or the next stage of their post-16 journey 

PRIDE: Teaching students to take pride in themselves, their learning, and their school is essential for their personal development and success. Encouraging students to have self-respect and confidence helps them build healthy self-esteem and a positive mindset. By instilling a sense of pride, students learn the value of hard work, perseverance, resilience and dedication. Showing pride in their school fosters a sense of community and belonging, encouraging students to be active participants in their educational journey. Overall, teaching students to show pride in themselves, their learning, and their school sets a strong foundation for their future growth and success

AMBITION: We are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment that promotes academic success, personal growth, and social responsibility. Through our tailored educational programs, individualised support, and community engagement initiatives, we are committed to empowering our students with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their future educational journey