The Academy Selsey Prospectus

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Introduction The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) currently consists of a group of secondary and primary schools located in the south-east. We are a family of schools working together to provide high standards of education for each and every child. The focus of The Trust is to give schools the capacity to secure high quality teaching and learning through support with professional development opportunities and resources. The success of TKAT means that the number of schools joining The Trust will continue to increase over the coming years.

We are delighted that The Academy, Selsey is part of TKAT. Our main purpose is to work in partnership and support The Academy, Selsey to raise standards. We are working together to make The Academy, Selsey the first choice of school for all parents in the area. TKAT has set The Academy, Selsey challenging targets and by working together we will achieve them.

John Atkins Chief Executive Officer The Kemnal Academies Trust

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Welcome to The Academy, Selsey Welcome to The Academy, Selsey prospectus and thank you for considering our Academy for the education of your child.

At The Academy, Selsey we have a clear and unrelenting focus on raising standards of academic performance for young people. As a small school we can place great emphasis on the support and development of the individual as well as on high quality learning so that students develop into responsible and successful adults.

As Headteacher, I know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. At The Academy we provide a stimulating and engaging environment where high aspirations are expected and all student achievement is valued. We aim not only to match parents’ expectations of what a school should offer their child but to exceed them. The Academy staff strive to ensure that students experience the best quality teaching and learning so that they can achieve their full potential and contribute positively to the community in which they live.

Students at The Academy, Selsey all have equal access to a broad

and balanced curriculum suited to need and complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The school has progressed well in the last few years and as an Academy in partnership with The Kemnal Academies Trust has a very exciting future ahead. This prospectus however, can only give you a glimpse of our Academy. To see for yourself what The Academy, Selsey has to offer, please attend our open evening or one of our open days, or make an appointment to come to see us at another time.

I look forward to welcoming you to The Academy, Selsey.

Vicky Wright Headteacher

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Pride in Excellence The Academy, Selsey is a co-educational, non-denominational school for 11–16 year olds. It is a fully inclusive school and an exciting place for young people to learn and develop as individuals. There are 150 places in Year 7, all of which are free of charge and open to students of all abilities and all backgrounds.

Our motto is “Pride in Excellence” – for students, staff, parents and the local community. We foster an ethos where students can be proud of their achievements and strive to be excellent. Pupils will be expected to aim high and to be the best that they can be in all that they do. We encourage students to be responsible, and to value and respect themselves, each other, their own achievements and the achievements of others. The Academy sets high standards for students and staff and expects all to aspire to achieve them. Academy graduates will be confident to access further and higher education in settings near and far, and will take responsibity for themselves and their actions, and be able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives as responsible citizens in the 21st Century. At The Academy, Selsey, success of every kind is celebrated and no child is overlooked.

Over the last few years there has been an ongoing programme of development at the Academy to support the maintenance of a high quality learning environment. These include a multi-million pound Sports Hall complete with flood-lit all-weather surface games area, a 64-seat e-Learning Centre, a new front entrance to the school and a full refurbishment of all of the student toilet facilities. ICT facilities are being upgraded through an ongoing programme, and laptops are also available for students to use in classrooms.

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Our Specialist Science Status offers both parents and students incredible opportunities for exciting and engaging Science based activities through the provision of additional specialist equipment. The Academy has a lot to offer all students, and if you still have questions after reading this prospectus, I would be glad to meet with you to discuss them.

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The Academy prides itself on, and has a reputation for, the excellent support that it provides for all of its students. There are Pastoral Leaders at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 who are key to the success of students as they grow towards adulthood. Each of the Pastoral Leaders has a team of Tutors who are the first point of call for any questions concerning your child. Tutors meet with their group twice a day and have the important role of getting to know their tutor group well so that they can support them with both their pastoral and academic needs as the years progress. Each of the students will also belong to a second family – that of their House. The Houses, named after the historic Lifeboats of Selsey consist of a House Head and a tutor group from each of the five year groups. This enables students in all year groups to get to know and support each other, through numerous joint activities, competitions and events to develop team building and leadership skills. Challenge days, Junior Apprentice and Inter House Sports have become annual events on The Academy calendar.

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Care and Support

Support for all students begins at the point of transition. Transition is both an exciting and daunting time for children and parents alike. At The Academy we begin our transition work as early as May by visiting the Primary Schools to discuss vital information with staff that will support a successful transition into Year 7.

Pastoral care concerns and individual needs information are shared so that plans of action and interventions can be put in place to ensure that the transition process is as worry free as possible. All students can attend Year 5 fun days, Year 6 taster days and Year 7 induction days to support this process. The Pastoral Care Team continue working with individual children on a 1:1 basis at their Primary School until satisfied that every child is prepared.

The Inclusive Learning Team works effectively to support students with identified issues to remove barriers to learning. Students with a variety of additional needs gain support both within and outside the classroom. Learning Assistants are available to support all students and staff in mainstream lessons and also in small groups within the Learning Support Area.

Careful attention is always given to the assessment of pupils’ special educational needs and disabilities.

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The Academy is a very nice place to be, I will take pride in all that I do

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An Engaging Curriculum All aspects of The Academy are focused on raising standards and therefore supporting high achievement. This is reflected in Teaching and Learning and in the Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4. The drive behind the structure of the Curriculum is standards and a commitment to improving literacy and numeracy at Key Stage 3, to support high standards in English and Maths at Key Stage 4.

Alongside this is our recognition that all young people have different needs and aspirations and therefore require personalised pathways tailored to individual needs as they move up through the school. Examples of this would be a phonics programme for individuals in Year 7 leading to additional 1:1 tuition in English at Key Stage 4.

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The innovative and flexible Curriculum reflects the academic rigour of The Academy, with a commitment to the English Baccalaureate, as well as the capacity to meet the needs of those who pursue a more vocational direction.

Personal Social Health Education (PSHE), Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (IAG), and the National Curriculum are embedded in our curriculum to support students at every stage of their development.

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Art Design and Technology English Food Technology French Geography History Information Communication Technology Mathematics Music Personal Development Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Physical Education Religious Education Science

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At Key Stage 4 the Curriculum offered has been established to ensure that students can make choices from a wide variety of subjects to captivate their interest and enjoyment. Students have the opportunity to choose from both academic and vocational courses tailored to suit all abilities.

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Art Biology Business Studies Chemistry Child Development Dance Drama Food Technology French Geography Graphic Products History Information Technology Music Physical Education Physics Resistant Materials

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Key Stage 4 Curriculum

KS4 Curriculum

Maths, English Language, English Literature, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Citizenship and Personal Development are also studied as compulsory elements of the Key Stage 4 Curriculum.

Our Specialist Status ensures G Science really G comes alive for students through our capacity to offer a vast array of courses to study at Key Stage 4 including Core Science, Additional Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and BTEC Science.

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Students at Key Stage 4 are also able to access courses through our partnership with Chichester College. In recent years this has included Hair and Beauty, Mechanics, Catering, Construction, Small Animals (Brinsbury College) and Engineering.

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The Academy, Selsey makes everyone feel welcome and safe

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Education Beyond the Classroom The extended day for students at The Academy may start with the reading club at 8.30 and finish with practicing for the play late in the afternoon. Whatever the activity, every student has the opportunity to access and try new and exciting activities which will not only provide them with additional experiences but will ensure that they develop essential skills for life. There are many things to choose from which include sports, arts, technology and music, as well as additional study which is facilitated through the open access Electronic Learning Resource Centre. There is additional transport to support these opportunities at the end of the day when extra curricula activities have finished.

The Academy encourages students to take responsibility for supporting the organisation of the school through the School Council and the House System, and also Senior Students. In this way students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and make a positive contribution to the school, the student body and the Community of Selsey.

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At The Academy, we believe that Work Related Learning is hugely important for young people in our community, and that the skills gained by volunteering or doing work experience in the working world is invaluable. The Academy endeavours to ensure that all students gain experience of volunteering and work experience during Key Stages 3 and 4. Every year our students excel themselves and prove to be excellent ambassadors for the youth of today and for The Academy.

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Preparation for the Future

Academy without a clear plan for the future or placement in a College of Further Education, training or apprenticeship. All our events are designed to support, advise and inform our

students as well as produce confident and aspiring young people who will make a positive contribution to their local community and society as a whole.

In addition to preparing our students for their final exams and qualifications, a lot of other work is done to plan for their future.

Representatives from local colleges regularly attend assemblies to inform and update students on courses available to them when they leave The Academy. All Year 11 students attend a Careers and Skills Event, at which colleges, universities, training providers, employers and the Services are all represented, giving out information and advice on how to access all career paths. No-one leaves The

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Governance

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The Academy, Selsey is a private school in the public sector and as such is independent of the Local Authority of West Sussex. It is accountable to the Governing Body and also to The Kemnal Academies Trust. The Governing Body comprises a membership of nine people. One of the members is on the board of the Kemnal Academies Trust, four members are elected by The Trust from the local area of Selsey, two are Parent Governors, and there is one Staff Governor and the Headteacher. The Governing Body is a very talented group of people who have a diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience. Their role is to ensure that The Academy continues to reach its educational targets.

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The Academy, Selsey School Lane, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 9EH Tel: 01243 602558 Fax: 01243 604097 Website: www.theacademyselsey.com Email: office@theacademyselsey.com

The Kemnal Academies Trust Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5AA Tel: 020 8269 8324 Website: www.thekemnalacademiestrust.org

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The Academy, Selsey School Lane, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 9EH Tel: 01243 602558 Fax: 01243 604097 Website: www.theacademyselsey.com Email: office@theacademyselsey.com