We will build an Academy that takes the very latest thinking on what makes a great school and put it into practice. Our aim is to create a high quality environment for everyone to succeed in, whether they are a student, parent, teacher or support staff member – a local school for local people!
Our Academy will:
- welcome everyone – it will take its students from the local area and will welcome all abilities, providing the support that each student needs to be the best they can be.
- raise aspirations – we want our students, with the support of their parents, to reach for the sky and to be able to choose their own futures. There will be a ‘can-do’ culture that builds confidence, courage and self-esteem.
- put people first – the school will be a partnership between teachers, support staff, students, parents, governors, sponsors and the local community. Everyone’s views will be respected and we’ll continue to improve the school by listening to what people have to say.
- promote Christian values – we want to create a school based on Christian values. We want our students to respect each other’s views and value their contribution to the community.
- try new ways of teaching – academies use different approaches to teaching and learning. For example, we will use Outward Bound activities that develop great team-working and leadership skills.
- specialise in business and enterprise – this will help students to learn how the world of business works. Business and enterprise will be core subjects and will feature across the curriculum.
- work with the community and other schools – we will work closely with parents, other local schools and colleges and build on existing partnerships in the local area for the benefit of the whole community. In the evening the school will offer its facilities to the local community.
- respect the environment – for example, the new Academy building, that will be ready in 2010, will be built to be environmentally friendly.
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