Ultimate Education E&S Sep 2023

School going from strength to strength

When theGovernors, Principaland Leadership team setout to transformthe school from asmall independentday andboarding school into alarge, thriving Free School in 2016,theyset out with apassion to developthe wholepersoninatruly holistic manner.

The firstOfsted report confirms theirsuccess:‘personaldevelopmentand welfareisoutstanding’.

TheRoyal School transitioned from asmall independentschoolto become athriving, energeticand outward-lookingschoolcommunity in averyshortspace of time

TheRoyal School is an all through(four to 19)day andstate boarding school.The studentpopulation increaseddramatically, doublingwitheachyear, goingfrom about 400studentsin2014toover

1,470students in 2023

Aspokesman said:“Couldwe maintain theuniquecaring, aspirational andsupportive ethos of TheRoyal when we were more than threetimes as large? Could we maintain theextendedday for pupils, with alarge rangeofextra-curricular activities to help developself-confident, committed, articulate, employable leaders of thefuture?

“Would amuchlargergroup of pupils andparents buyintowhatwe offer: an all-through, non-selective, non-denominational,fourto19, day andinternational boarding school?

“Accordingtoour firstOfsted report…YES!”

SCHOOLOPENDAYS

During the next few weeks, all Wolverhampton secondary schools/academies/free schools areholding open events for parents and carers of children bornbetween 1September 2012 and 31 August 2013 who areintheir final year of primary or junior school and will be transferring to year 7inSeptember 2024. The dates below aresubject to change and guidance from the Department for Education, please check the individual school website for details.

School: Smestow Academy,Windmill Crescent, Castlecroft, WV3 8HU

Tel: 01902 539500 Contact: Mr IChamberlain

Dates &Times: Tuesday 26 -Friday 29 September,9am to 10am*

Thursday 21 September,4pm to 7pm

*Please book through school website.

School: St Edmund’sCatholic Academy,Compton Park, Compton Road West, WV3 9DU

Tel: 01902 558888 Contact: Mrs MHazeldine

Dates &Times: Wednesday 27 September,9am to 10.15am*

Thursday 5October,6pm to 8pm

Tuesday 10 October,9am to 10.15am*

*9am prompt start for Principal's presentation and tour of the Academy

School: St Matthias School,Deans Road, WV1 2BH

Tel: 01902 556400 Contact: Mr DCoombes

Dates &Times: Thursday 5October,5.30pm to 7.30pm

Friday 6October,9.30am to 11.30am

School: The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton,Millfields Road, WV4 6JP

Tel: 01902 925390 Contact: Mrs AKNotta

Dates &Times: Wednesday 11 October (Year 6), 9.30am to 11am

Thursday 12 October (Year 6),5pm to 7pm

Friday 13 October (Year 6),9.30am to 11.30am

Monday 16 October (Sixth Form), 5pm to 7pm

Tuesday 17 October (Sixth Form), 9.30am to 11.30am

School: St Regis Academy,Regis Road, Tettenhall, WV6 8XG

Tel: 01902 558333 Contact: Mr EParry

Dates &Times: Wednesday 4October,6pm to 8pm

Thursday 12 October,10am to 12pm

Saturday 14 October,9:30am to 12pm

Tuesday 24 October,10am to 12pm

School: The Royal School Wolverhampton,Penn Road, Penn, WV3 0EG

Tel: 01902 341230 Contact: Mr MHeywood

Dates &Times: Saturday 30 September (Year 7), 9am to 12pm*

Tuesday 10 October,9.30am to 11.00am

Tuesday 17 October,9.30am to 11.00am

School: Ormiston NEW Academy,Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, WV10 6SE

Tel: 01902 623111 Contact: Mr CCooling

Dates &Times: Thursday 28 September,6pm to 8.30pm

Saturday 30 September,9am to 12pm

School: Ormiston SWB Academy,Dudley Street, Bilston, WV14 0LN

Tel: 01902 493797 Contact: Mr DMason

Dates &Times: Monday 02 October to Friday 06 October,9.15am to 10.45am*

Saturday 07 October,9.30am to 12.30pm

School: Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy,Old Fallings Lane, WV10 8BL

Tel: 01902 558250 Contact: Miss LCraig

Dates &Times: Thursday 14 September,6pm to 8pm

Saturday 23 September,10am to 12pm

Thursday 5October,6pm to 8pm

School: St. Peter's Collegiate Academy, Compton Park, Compton Road West, WV3 9DU

Tel: 01902 558600 Contact: Mr TMullen-Furness

Dates &Times: Wednesday 27 September,6pm to 8pm

Tuesday 3October,9am to 2pm (By appointment only)

Wednesday 4October,9am to 2pm (By appointment only)

Saturday 14 October (Reception), 9am to 12pm*

Saturday 25 November (Sixth Form), 9am to 12pm*

Wednesday 10 January 2024 (Sixth Form)

*Please book aslot on the school website.

School: Thomas TelfordUniversity Technical College, Springfield Campus, Cambridge Street, WV10 0JR

Tel: 01902 872180 Contact: Mr AGill

Dates &Times: Thursday 14 September (Year 7), 5pm to 7pm*

Thursday 21 September (Year 7), 5pm to 7pm*

Tuesday 3October (Year 7), 5pm to 7pm*

Thursday 12 October (SixthForm), 5pm to 6.30pm

Wednesday 24 January 2024 (Sixth Form), 5pm to 6.30pm

*Year 7events by appointment via the website.

School: Wednesfield Academy,Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, WV11 3ES

Tel: 01902 558222 Contact: Mr JPhillips

Dates &Times: Thursday 21 September,4pm to 7pm

Thursday 5October,9am to 10am

Friday 6October,9am to 10am

Enrolnow to find your perfectcourse

Finished school andjust got yourresults?Unsure what to do next?Don’t worry, Dudley College hascoursesstartingthis month, andit’snot too late to join!

Thecollege hasahugerange of hands-on vocational courses, TLevels, university-level programmes and apprenticeships available, so no matter what career path you want, thereisa course foryou!

Career

Full-timevocationalcourses provide trainingand qualifications relatedtospecificjobsand sectors. Vocational coursesare aviablealternativetostudyingA-levels, enablingstudents to progress directly to theircareerchoiceorgoonto university

TLevelsare anew qualification, equivalent to threeA-levels, which focusonvocationalskillstosupport students into skilled employment, higher studyorapprenticeships

TLevelssuitstudents whowantto worktowards askilled occupation, prefer apractical approach to learningand want to getsignificant work experience as part of theirlearning experience

Dudley Collegealsooffersadi-

verse rangeofapprenticeships

Apprenticesearnasalarywhile working towardstheir career goal, developing skills andknowledge whilst in theworkplace andstudyingfor alevel 2or3qualification at thesametime. An apprenticeship canalso lead to adegreelevel qualification.Apprenticeships canbea fast-track career option andoften apprenticesmove up thecareerladderquickly

Staffatthe collegeare still enrollingfor September,sodon’t worry if you haven’t appliedyet –there isa placefor you at Dudley College.Enroltoday on campus anda subject specialist will discuss your options andhelpmatch yourstrengthsto thebestcourse andcareeroutcome foryou

Aspokesman said:“Still unsure or want to find outmore? Thereare several differenttypes of qualifica-

tions, anditcan be difficult to know theright routetotake.

“Wehavea dedicatedCareers Team on hand to help guideyou through thechoices,sowhether you decide to studyA-levelsat Dudley Sixth, afull-timevocationalcourse, TLevelsoranapprenticeshipat Dudley College, we have allyouroptionscovered

“You canalso progress to higher-levelcoursesatDudleyCollege

andThe BlackCountry &Marches InstituteofTechnologyinDudley.

“Our coursesare tailored to industry needs,ensuring you leave collegeready to launch yourcareer in whatever industry you train in You’ll be taught by professional experiencedtutorsinamodernlearningenvironment equipped with the latest technologiestosupport your learning.”

Enrolnow at dudleycol.ac.uk

Dudley Collegehas ahugerange of hands-on vocationalcourses, TLevels, university-levelprogrammesand apprenticeshipsavailable

It’s nottoo late to enrol!

Haven’tenrolledyet? Don’t worry! Drop in anytimebetween 10am-1.15pm* at eitherour PagetRoadorWellingtonRoad campus to complete your enrolmentwithour friendly team

Youwillneed to bringIDand relevant documentation with you. Find outwhatyou needtobring at www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/enrol

We look forwardtoseeing youthere!

*Please note,althoughthisevent runs until2pm, last entryis1.15pm

Youngpeoplewho

time to sign up forcourses starting at City of Wolverhampton Collegethis month.

Thecollege offers awiderange of career-focussedindustry-recognised qualificationswhich equipstudents with theskillsand knowledge employerslookfor when taking on newstaff

Careers

Also on offerare A-levels in arange of subjects, andnew TLevel qualifications– theequivalentofthree A-levels–which focusonthe development of vocational skillsand includeanindepthindustryplacement as part of thecourse

Andfor people whowanttoget on thecareerladderand startearning, thecollege offers arange of apprenticeshipsthatenablethemtoworkina real jobwhilst studying foraset of occupational standardsset by employers.

Thosewho want to starta course this month cansignupatspecial enrolmentsessionsthisSaturday, September 9, at thePaget Road campus, in Compton, andthe WellingtonRoad campus,inBilston

Stilltimeto enrolon acourseatcollege Offering students greatopportunities

Tutors will be on-handwithinformation on thebestcourses fordifferentcareers, andadvisers will have detailsof financialsupport to help with course andexamfees,aswellastravel, childcare, equipment andmealcosts whileatcollege

Thesessionsrun from 10am to 2pm andthose wantingtoenrol fora course areasked to arrive on campus by 1.15pm to ensure that theapplication processcan be completed before the endofthe event.

Fordetails of allcoursesoffered by thecollege gotowww.wolvcoll.ac.ukor call 01902836000

Ormiston NEWAcademy is delighted to be able to announce open eventdates.

Staffwill be welcomingfutureprospective students andtheir parentson Thursday,September 28 andSaturday, September 30

Children andtheir parentsare invited to visitNEWAtogaina tasteoflife at theacademy andhavethe opportunity to tourthe secondaryschool, meet thespecialistteachingstaff andget to know thewonderfulstudents

Vibrant

Aspokesman said:“This is agreat opportunitytoask anyquestions and gettoknowthe academybetter. The events will involve arange of activities andinformation that children and adults canget involvedin, so be sure to come andvisit to experience thetransformed andvibrant academy.

“You will also have thechanceto meet theprincipal Mr Coolingwho will gladly talk you throughlifeatNEWA.

“There is no need to book,simply turn up andwewould be happyto show you round.

“Doors will open from 6pmon Thursday and9am on Saturday.”

CraigCooling,who hasbeenprincipalsince 2019, hassaidthatheis‘immensely proud’ of what theacademy hasbecome

Students areproud of theirschool

He added: “I’m driven to create an academic environmentwhere students areproud to be apart of Ormiston NEWAcademy andwanttostriveto be thebest, it’llcontinuewhenstudentsgohome andit’ll mature when they leaveusand become fantastic, loved, motivatedsuccessfulmembers of society.

“I have an incredible team here at NEWA andwecontinuetoplan, evolve, grow andprovide ouryoung people with thebestopportunities.”

Pleasecontact telephone01902 623111 or emailthe school on info@ onewa.co.ukifyou have anyquestions aboutwhatthe school canoffer you andyourchild.

have recently received exam resultsand areunsureof theirnextsteps,still have

Collegeofferswiderange of courses

Helpingstudentsthriveand succeed

Dudley Sixthstudents celebratedtheirA-level resultsthisyearwithan overallpassrateof98.1% across allsubjects.

This remarkable achievement outpacesthe national performance, whichstood at 97.2%, so if you’re thinking that A-levels areyournext move,why studyanywhereelse?!

Your optionswithA-levels are huge at Dudley Sixthwithover 30 subjects to choose from,including: Accounting (AAT), Biology, Business,Chemistry,Classical Civilisation,ComputerScience, Criminology(Applied),Economics, EnglishLanguage, EnglishLiterature,English Language andLiterature, EnvironmentalScience,Extended ProjectQualification (EPQ), Film Studies, Fine Art, French,Geography, Geology, German,Graphic Communication, History, ICT (BTEC),Law,Mathematics,Media Studies, Philosophy,Photography, Physics,Politics, ProductDesign, Psychology,Religious Studies, Sociology, Sportand Physical Education,Statisticsand TextileDesign. Evie Jaques achievedAAB grades andisoff to theUniversity of Birmingham to do adegreeinChemistry. Shesaid: “I’veenjoyed my time at Dudley Sixth. Theclassesare smallerthaninschooland you also

getalot of one-to-one time with thetutors. Thetutorsacrossall the subjects arereallysupportive.”

To help you thrive in yourstudies, staffhavecreated an environment that is happy, warm andsupportive. They know there’salot to thinkabout when starting sixth form:new courses, timetables and classmates areall on thehorizon Staffwill celebrateyoursuccesses andencourage you to be the best you canpossiblybe. When you

choose Dudley Sixth, you’rehere because you want to be,not because you have to be LeenaSiddiqscooped grades AABinEconomics,Law andPolitics,and is offtouniversity to study Politics Shesaid: “I never thoughtI’d getthese results. My teachershave been amazing– Icouldn’thavefelt more supported.There’s anicecommunity feelingaroundthe campus Dudley Sixthhas been amazing.”

It’s nottoo late to enrolfor A-levelsstartingthisSeptember.Former studentRossGwilliam,who is moving on to an apprenticeship, said:“I’ve really enjoyedmytimeat Dudley Sixth. Youhavea lotmore freedomherecomparedtoschool. It abig change when you move to sixthform, it’s nothingat alllike school,but that transitionismade easier because of thesupport you getfromthe tutors –theyhavebeen brilliant.”

If you’reunsureabout what to do next,which subjects to choose or even if A-levels arethe rightoption foryou,the team arethere to help you plan yourfutureand theroute that will help you achieveyour dreams

Dudley Sixth isstill enrolling for A-levels starting thisSeptember, so checkout theenrolment times on thewebsite dudleysixth.co.ukor call 0800 7836095tospeak with a member of theteam.

Dudley Sixthoffersover30A-level subjectstochoose from

Dudley Sixthcelebrated an amazing 97.2%pass rateinall 31 subjects

THE KHALSAACADEMY

Developingpupils to reachtheir potential

TheKhalsaAcademy Wolverhampton is aSikh ethosschoolthatwelcomesstudentsfromdiverse cultures,religions andsocio-economicbackgrounds.

Theschool’sethos isbased upon the threeprinciplesofSikhi whichhave been translatedintouniversalvalues.

Aspokesman said:“We areaninclusive Sikh ethosschoolwhere academic excellence,personalisedpathwaysand personal development,provide students with theknowledge andtransferable skills to benefitsociety.”

Theschoolworks with external partners to deliver bespokepersonaldevelopment workshops.Itisalso aCAS (Computing At Schools) Communityas well as theNCCESatellite school for theWestMidlandsComputingHUB.

Thesixth form provisionKhalsa Sixth(KVI) waslaunchedinSeptember2020. Many Year 13shavesecured offers from redbrick universities Stafftakeanholisticapproachthat develops the“whole”child to be the verybestversion of themselves.The academyhas developedaninnovatory andaspirationalcurriculumvision. Theoverallprioritiesare to provide an outstandingcurriculum:

n Whichdeliversexcellenceand raises aspiration in both progress and attainmentfor all;

n Givesopportunitiesfor pupils to exploretheir spirituality anddraw upon universalSikhvaluestobecome reflective,caringand tolerant young people;

n Nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, independence,resilience andhealthy lifestyles.

TheGCSEresults last summer produced apositive Progress 8(P8)score of +0.7,above national averages (based on 2019 leaguetables)

Afteran Ofsted inspection in June, TheKhalsaAcademy Wolverhampton remainsa“Good”school, on itsjourneytobecominganexceptional school that cares,nurturesand developspupils to become future leaders.

Academyinspiresits students to dreambig

Everyone whobecomes part of theForge family is an importantperson, whetherstudent,parent or staff.

TheAcademy’sdrive is to ensure thateachpersonisknown,understood andsupported to be theirbestself–whichiswhattheymeanbybelonging to thefamily.

This is an academyrichinits links to localbusinessand thecommunity, rooted in itscorevaluesofrespect, aspiration andresilience, providingits students with inspirationand motivation to dreambig.Itisno wonder the academyisoversubscribed,nor that it holdsan Ofsted ‘Good’rating.

TheopeneventsonSeptember 21 and23are an idealopportunity to come and find outmoreabout what the academystandsfor

Year 10 studentAlexsaid: “I loved visitingForge when Iwas lookingat secondaryschools, nearly five years agonow!Ijustknewitwas theright placefor me!”

Doorswillbeopenfrom6pm on Thursday and9am on Saturday.There isno need to book,visitorscan just turn up

Acrossbotheventsyou will have an opportunitytosee thegreat facilities,talktothe expert teaching staffand meet andgreet some of the amazingstudents andsixth formers,

Join

allofwhom will be on hand to answer anyquestions youmighthave. Whilst you’rethere don’tforgettocheck out thePerformingArtsdepartmentfor some fantasticmusic,dance anddrama andvisit Hospitalitytosample some Spanishcuisine andmeetthe PrincipalDrMason whocan tell you allthere is to know aboutlifeatForge

“Our open events arealwaysahuge success,withstudents andstaff showingpride in theirworkplace.Our year 7isalwaysoversubscribed so we hope theevent will providethe experience needed foryou to make thebestdecision foryourchild’s education,”said Vice

Principal, StephenLodge

TheKhalsa Academy Wolverhampton

Unlock your future andgainnew skills

Areyou readytopave your waytoasuccessful career withoutthe traditional university route?

TheBlackCountry &Marches InstituteofTechnologyinDudley offers you agolden opportunityto upskill andretrain in high-demand growth sectorsthrough ourexceptional higher-level technical qualificationsand apprenticeships.

At ourinstitute,weare notjust educators; we arearchitectsofinnovation andpioneersoftechnologicaladvancement.Withafocus on bridging the skillsgap,wecater to theevolvingneeds of businesses andindustries.

Ourapproachprovidesyou with a real-world learning experience that empowers you to become an unrivalled talent in yourchosen field.

We nowoffer programmes in thesehigh-demandareas,where yourexpertise wouldbevaluedand rewarded:

CRAFTYOUR FUTURE IN MANUFACTURING ANDENGINEERING

TheBlack Countryhas alegacyof manufacturingand engineeringexcellence that continuestoshapethe world.Whether youaspiretodesign electric carcomponents, maintain roboticmachinery,orworkwith cutting-edge materials, abundant

andexcitingcareerprospects await you.Jointhe league of professionals drivingthe “fourthindustrialrevolution” with automation andAI, andbepartofreshaping productivityand creativity

INNOVATEINMEDICALENGINEERING ANDHEALTHCARE

Thehealthcaresectoriscalling forskilled engineerstoensure the

proper functioningand safety of medicalequipment.

TheNHS andprivate health servicesrelyonexperts to design,repair,and maintain electronicmedical devices.

From nebulizersaidingrespiratory patients, to state-of-the-artcancertreatment equipment,you can make arealimpactonpatient care andwell-being.

BUILD THEFUTURE WITH MODERN CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES

Theconstructionindustryisa powerhouse of theUKeconomy, offering diverse opportunitiesfor skilled professionals. Embrace modern construction methodsthat integrate offsiteplanningand manufacturing. Collaborate with leadingconstructioncompanies to master high-level building services

engineering, civilengineering,and construction design

THRIVE IN THEDIGITALERA

Digitaltechnologyisthe heartbeat of today’sworld,transforming everyfacet of ourlives.

Acrosssectors like finance, healthcare,and entertainment, digital skillsare essentialfor success Joinanindustrythat’sdoubled in size within just twoyears

Ourmultidisciplinary programs provideyou with awell-roundedunderstanding, making you an asset acrossindustries.

TheBlackCountry &Marches InstituteofTechnologyequips you with skillsthatresonate in real-world settings. Ourprograms offerhands-onexperience andindustrial insights,ensuring that you graduate as atalentthatemployers eagerly seek Seizethischancetoenrol on courses that startthisSeptember Shapeyourdestiny in growth sectors that promise afulfillingcareer.

Visitour website at www.black countryandmarchesiot.ac.uk to startyourjourney toward excellence.

Elevateyourpotential,embrace innovation,and become thetalent that drives progress.Yourfuturebegins here.Visit www.blackcountry andmarchesiot.ac.uk

TheBlack Country&Marches InstituteofTechnologyoffersyou agolden opportunitytoupskill andretrain

Thorns CollegiateAcademyisaninnovative, non-selective stateschool whichproudly serves the localcommunity,welcomingstudentsfromdiverse backgroundsand abilities.

By combining thebestoftraditional educationand cutting-edgetechnology,Thornsprovidesalearningcurriculum andenvironment wherestudents cantruly thrive,feelvaluedand supported throughout theiruniquejourney.

As aproud member of ShirelandCollegiateAcademy Trust, staffactively implementthe core values of innovation,inspiration andcollaboration in allfacetsofthe Academy.

PrincipalManny Kelaysaid: “Atour heart, we areabout sharingthe spirit of educationwhere students areatthe core of everything we do.Thatspiritis what makesour Academyunique, and this is evidentwhenwewitness this from thesmall to thebig moments.”

Operatingthe highly regarded Literacyfor Lifecurriculum, theschool effectivelybridges thegap between primaryand secondaryeducation.Students receivededicated cross-curricularthematicteachingfromateacher whoalso servesastheir form tutor, offering pastoral support.

Throughengagingproject-based

St Thomas More HeadteacherSiobhan Bowen said:“Iamexceptionally proud of thestudents in ourschoolinevery respect.

“Theynever fail to amaze me and continuously give theirbest. Those whovisit ourschoolregularly remark how warm andwelcoming ourstudents are, andhow polite andhow well behavedtheyare

“I am also extremely luckynot only to workamong butalso to head up such adedicated,loyal andcommitted body of staffwhose sole aimistogive theirbest, to providethe best possiblecaretheycan andtoliveout their God-given vocation in themostevident waypossible.

“Equally as importantfor us as adynamicschoolcommunity,isthe need to challengeourselves

“Ever concernedwiththe holistic development of ourstudents, we encourageand supportawidevariety of artistic andcreativeendeavours

“AsaCatholicschool, thepastoral care we providefor ourstudentsisnot only anecessary elementofour unique ethos, butisalso the backboneofthe successes we celebrateinother areas, e.g. academic pursuit.We firmly believethatifachild is to succeed academicallyitisessential that they are secure,happy andvaluedasa person.

learning,students areactivelyinvolved in theutilising of newtechnologiesand personalisedlearningexperiencesto meet theirneeds.

Thorns offers adiverse rangeofextracurricular opportunitiesdesigned to broaden students’interests andlife experiences. Staffencourage students to embracethese opportunitiesto bolstertheir academic andreal-world skills.

As well as beingdeeplycommitted to thewell-beingand progress of students, theirsafety, happinessand ambitionare also atop priority

High expectations areset foreach learner, andstaff strive to ensure that everymember of theacademy community feelsvalued.

Academyempowers studentexcellence Providingwarmand caring environment

“Asa diverse schoolcommunity,we arekeenlyaware of theneed to ensure that ourstudentsare adequately equipped academically to pursue the career path of theirdreams.

“In ordertodosotheymustpossess thebestpossiblegrades, bethatat GCSE and/or A-level. We aretremendouslyproud of thenumberofour studentswho move onto university education or apprenticeships.

“Weare proudtobeaschoolthat demonstrates ongoingimprovements andadedicationtosucceed.”

StudentsthriveatThorns

HeadteacherSiobhan Bowen

Academyofferinginspiring education

Perryfields Academy is avibrant andinclusive school wherestaff areveryproud of the ongoingsuccesses and achievements of their students.

Aspokesman said:“Ourvisionis one wherestudents aimtoachieve theveryhighest standard they can andeveryone is supportedtomaximise theirpotential

“The thread that runs through everything we do at theschoolis ourdesireand commitment to ensurethatthere areopportunities foreveryone, whilst supporting themtoachieve excellence

Skills

“Our students areguidedtodevelopand maintain positive personal values whilst enhancingtheir individual skills andqualities

“Our proactive andcaringapproach to developing positive outcomesfor ourstudents hasbeen recognisedbyOfsted,who confirmed in January2018thatweare a‘Good’school.

“Webelieve that ourschool thrivesfor itschildrenand forthe widercommunity.Students receive an inspiringand engaging education,supported by passionate and

committedteachers. We welcome students of allabilities to become part of aculture whereambition andthe values of goodbehaviour, honestyand mutualrespect arethe hallmarksofschoollife. They are encouraged to be creative thinkers whoare imaginative,resourceful andresilient.”

At Perryfields Academy, thededicated staffteamensure that they have happyand confidentlearners whofeelsafearoundschool. They

strive towardsproviding allofthe youngsterswiththe desire and knowledge to achieve, andtohavea love of learning shaped in acaring environment, helpingtoprepare them fortheir futures.

MrsClare Harris, Headteacher, said:“Iam very proudofthe Academyand theprogresswecontinue to make towardsbecominganoutstanding provider of education.

“Weare afullyinclusive community that welcomeschildrenwith

allabilities.Perryfields is avibrant andcaringschoolthatplaces the students at thecentre of each decision we take.

“Our broadand balanced curriculum helpstocultivate theindividual,fostering aloveoflearning andthe desire to achieve. It is designed to enhancethe development of ourstudents with both subject specificand transferable skills, preparingthemfor thefutureand wider-world.Thisisreflected in our

consistently good exam results “Underpinningour cultureof ambitionisastrong andsupportive pastoral system.Weequip ourstudents with thelifeskillstheyneed to succeed both academically and socially, so they canbewell-rounded membersofthe widercommunity “Wepride ourselves on working as aunitedteamwithour students, staffand families. Together,we strive to achieveexcellence.”

At PerryfieldsAcademy,students receiveaninspiring andengaging education, supportedbypassionate andcommitted teachers

...for your child

Our aim, for every child who joins one of our academies,istosee their potential, inspiretheir dreams for thefutureand make their ambitions possible.

Over the five years duringwhichtheTrust has been operational,we have been delivering on thatintention.If your childrenjoin oneofour academies in September 2024,wewillhelpthemtobethe best that they canbe.

Our academies bene�tfrom�

�Afocus on personal developmentaswell as results,with an excellent Careers programme andawiderangeofactivities designedtomakethe most of learners’talents andtobuildself-beliefand resilience

� Collaborative Learning in theclassrooms,so that everylearner joins in, gains confidence and learns howtoexpress theirown ideas.

� Highlyeffective learner support,inand outofthe classroom,withan emphasisonmentalhealthand wellbeing.

� SupportfromtheTrust’scentral team of subject directors and subjectcoaches.

� Theresources andexpertise of our sponsor,DudleyCollege of Technology.

Make one of our academies your choice!

Enrolmentiscontinuingat WalsallCollege forschool leavers,

adults seeking part-timelearningopportunities andhighereducation students.

Notonlycan you studythe subject you enjoy most,you canalsostudy it in theway that suitsyou best Forschoolleavers,thatmeans choosing from four differentpathways basedontheir interests, ambitions and preferredway of learning:

n Vocational TechnicalQualifications(VTQ) –For learners whowant practical, career-based skillsthattake them straight into work, furtherstudy or training.

n TLevels– Amix of classroom learning andanindustryplacement with an employer whichcan lead on to adegreelevel apprenticeship,auniversity course or employment

n Apprenticeships–Away to learn andearn; spending 80%ofyourtime in theworkplace andthe rest of your time off-the-job, studying qualificationslinkedtoyourrole

n A-level-hybrid programme– An opportunitytocombinetwo A-levels andaVTQ course in asimilar subject area as away of developing academic, practicaland technicalknowledge before progressingontospecialistuniversitycourses

Aged 19 andover andlooking to find

Acting Head NicAndersonand hisstaff andstudentswarmlyinvitefamilies from across theregion to visitWolverhampton GrammarSchoolthisOctober.

Thegrammar is aco-educational independentschoolfor children aged four to 18 years. School fees give access to smallclass sizes, exceptionalpastoralcare, unrivalled extra-curricular opportunitiesand first-classteaching andfacilities

Package

With exam resultsatGCSEand A-levelbreakingnationaltrendsthis year,academicrigour is agiven.However,WGS prides itself on offering the wholepackage –the extrasthatenable students to face life’schallenges and to make ameaningfulcontributionto society

TheWGS communityisdiverse and welcoming, it is aschoolwhere everyonehas aplaceand feelsathome.Studentsevendevisedtheir ownvalues statement: “WGS is an inclusiveand inspiringcommunity builtonindividuality,respect, equity andkindness.”

Shortlisted fortwo national accolades, WGShas been recognisedfor ‘bestuse of technology’ in theTalkEducationAwardsfor Innovation in Education andfor ‘outstanding education-

anew job,gainapromotion or retrain foranew career?You canalso choose from arange of full,part-time and shortcoursesatall levels, so thereis everything you need to go further.

This is yourtime. Choose yourpassion andyourpathand enrolnow at WalsallCollege

Choose your passion andpathatcollege School offers warm welcomeatopenday

al partnerships’inthe Independent Schoolsofthe Year Awards 2023.Both of these awards show that whilst Wolverhampton GrammarSchoolenjoys ahistory andtraditions dating back to 1512,itisfar from standing still. Theschoolcontinues to look forward, adapting itsteachingand learning as technologyadvancesand it works tirelessly to shareits literacy resources with localstate primaryschools to encouragea love of readinginyoung people

To find outmoreabout this region-leading school,visit theopenday on Saturday,October 7. Register via wgs.org.uk

EnrolatWalsallCollege now

NicAnderson,ActingHead, with students at WGS

St Peter’sCollegiateAcademy

Serving the city of Wolverhampton since1847

Partof theThree SpiresTrust

Supporting students in pursuitof wisdom

St Peter’sCollegiateAcademyisaco-educational, Church of EnglandAcademy forstudentsuptoage 18 that hasbeenserving thecityofWolverhampton since1847.

As afaith comprehensiveacademy, it hasanestablished,inclusive community representingthe richness and diversity in Wolverhampton.

OpenEvening

Wednesday27thSeptember 2023 from 17:00

St Peter’s CollegiateAcademy Compton Road

Wolverhampton WV3 9DU

Wednesday4th October

Open Evening 6pm –8pm

Thursday12thOctober

Open Morning 10am–12pm

Saturday14thOctober

Open Morning 9.30am–12pm

Tuesday24thOctober

Open Morning 10am–12pm

Please book your place foranOpen Morning by contacting St Regis Reception.

Regis Road,Tettenhall WV68XG

“The kingdom of heavenislikea mustard seed Though it is thesmallestofall seeds,yet when it grows, it is thelargestofgarden plantsand become atree, so that the birds come andperch in itsbranches”Matthew 13 31-22

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Thecoreaim is to supportstudents in theirpursuit of knowledge and wisdom,allowingthemto flourish as lifelong learners seekingtolove God andserve thecommunity.Tofulfil andexceedthismission,the curriculumisadapted to ensure students are fullypreparedfor theirnextlifestage when they leavethe academy. Thecurriculum is knowledge-richhelping to empowerstudents to become curious, independentand proactivemembersof society

Sport, musicand theartsare cornerstonesofthe enrichment provision, with tabletennisand MMAhavingrecently been introduced.Overthe last twoyears,abasketballacademy has been established. Alongwithfootball, netballand athletics, basketball has become ahigh-qualityprovision at the academy.

Similarly, themusic provisionis highly regarded with students in Sixth Form attendingfromacrossthe city

The teachersare highly experienced andtalented musicians

Once achildstartstheir St Peter’s journey, thestudents usethe Unifrog platform to follow acareersprogramme that provides regularcareers guidance during their time at the academy.

St Peter’sworks in partnershipwith leadersacrossthe city to supportthe communityitserves. Througheffective partnerships, staffprovide theappropriate care andchallenge to fulfil yourchild’sGod-given potential. Everychild hasthe potentialtoaffect society positively. St Peter’scan help this to become reality.

Promisingpupils a first classeducation

RegisSchoolopenedin

1955 as oneofthe first comprehensiveschools in thecountry.

Builtwithnumerousspecialistfacilities, includingaswimmingpool, many families movedtoTettenhallsotheir children couldattendRegis School

Almost 80 yearson, StRegis Church of EnglandAcademy is still offering a fantasticeducation to thechildren of Wolverhampton. Recently designated aGood andExcellent school by Ofsted andChurch inspections, St Regis Academyoffersfamilies a first-class education whilstpromotingvaluesof love andrespect.

In April2023, theschooljoinedthe ThreeSpiresTrust under itsthen non-Latin name–The King’s School Nowreclaimingits oldLatin name and formally joined with itssisteracademy St Peter’sCollegiate, both St Regis andStPeter’sare workingtogetherto ensure children have theverybesteducationand opportunities.

St Regisand St Peter’sshare abelief that children learnbestwhenthey have positive relationshipswithadults andeachother.Good relationshipsare foundeduponrespect andgoodconduct Mr Ed Parry, founding Principalof St RegisAcademy,said: “AtStRegis we want allour children to be happy,safeand successful.Wethink this

starts andendswithchildren demonstrating good conductand respect.”

Mr Parry’sprioritiesfor St Regis Academyare to be outstandinginthe followingsix areas:

n Good conduct

n Teaching thatinspires

n Sportingendeavour

n Artistic performance

n Post-16education,inconjunction with StPeter’s

n Preparationfor lifeand work St RegisAcademy andStPeter’s Collegiate arebothabout to get multi-million-pound upgrades to their buildings. If you wouldliketovisit theschool, pleasecontact receptionon 01902558333

Students areempowered St RegisSchoolinWolverhampton

Chance to embark on exciting journey

At MoretonSchool, staffbelieve that every studentdeservestobe treatedasa unique individual,fostering an environmentwhere their potentialcan truly flourish.

Staffare committed to deliveringa first-class, knowledge-rich educationthatextends beyond the confinesofthe classroom, offering awealthofenriching experiences to students.Fromday one, allstudentsare encouraged to preparefor theirfuturethrough aseriesofexceptionalopportunities. They will visituniversities,connect with local businesses,and meetinspiring individuals, allwhiledeveloping vital lifeand socialskills.

Staff firmly believethatholistic growth isthe keytosuccess,and arethrilled to be part of theAmethystAcademies Trust, working in collaboration with AldersleyHigh School andsharing thejoint AmethystSixth Form

ACHIEVINGEXCELLENCETOGETHER

“I believepassionatelyinstudentshavingthe best possible life chances. My responsibility is to ensure that everylearner succeeds,

with thehighestquality experiences andnoceiling to success,” says dedicatedheadteacher BenDumayne. Thestrongbondbetween parents, students andstaff forms an unbreakableteam, ensuring that each young person reaches theirfull potential.

Thehappiness,safety, andsupport newYear7students experience from theoutsetistruly heartwarming. As well as having alarge Pastoral Team as amainpoint of

contact, each year groupisallocated an Attainmentand Standards leader to ensure students make the expected progress.

Moreton School continuesits incredible transformationand this year will be openingthe Moreton SixthForm, adedicated centre for theAmethystFootballAcademy.A MultiUse Gaming Area will open on thesiteofthe oldtenniscourts in readinessfor September

Aspokesman added: “Through it

all, onething remains constant:the warm andinvitingMoreton family feelingthatdefinesour community.Aswestrivetobecome thebest school in theMidlands, we remain devoted to maintainingthisunique atmosphere of belongingand camaraderie.

WITNESSEDUCATION COMETOLIFE

“Weextendawarminvitation to allwho wish to exploreour vi-

brantlearningenvironment.Visit us at anytimetoexperience firsthand howwebring educationto life, shapingconfident, capable, and compassionateindividuals ready to conquertheir futures. Moreton School welcomesyou with open arms!”

n Book yourtickets nowand find outwhy Moreton School should be the firstchoiceineducation foryour children

Visitwww.moreton.aatrust.co.uk

Students areencouraged to preparefor theirfuturethrough aseriesofexceptional opportunities available atMoreton School

Supporting pupils to be happyand thrive

CALM

Inspired by Psalm46“Be stilland know that IamGod”, St Edmund’s first“CARE”value ensures every childfeels safe andsupported by an environmentthatnurturescalmness andreflection.Webelieve in theexplicit teachingofcharacter andbehaviour educationascentraltoestablishing andmaintaining thisspecial atmosphere.There is acalm, purposeful manner in thebuilding,one of high expectations wherenoone is left behind

ASPIRATIONAL

“I candoall things throughChrist whostrengthens me”(Phillipians4: 13)showsall students that they can trulyaspiretobetheir ownpersonal best.Thisisdemonstratedbythe excellentteachingcoupled with strong pastoral support, ensuring allstudents feel safe andknowsuccess

RESPECTFUL

St Edmund’s is atruly diverse community,where uniqueness is celebrated anda real sense of “family” underpins ourwork. In thewords of Christ we teachour young people to “loveone anotherasI have lovedyou”(John15:12)

Ourcurriculum is designed to ensure allstudents cansucceed,whilst being stretchedand challenged to thinkfor themselves andrespect thethoughts andvaluesofothers. In short, we are

preparingour young people to thrive in the21stcentury:intheir work, in theirrelationships,intheir faith.”

ENGAGED

At St Edmund’s we know how importantthe time spentoutside the classroomwillbein developing afully rounded, happymemberofthe community.Weask each of ourstudents to use their“God-given talentstoserve others” (1 Peter4:10) by taking an active role in academylife. From ourCARE Award, Duke of Edinburgh, Sports, Drama, Debating to RobotWarsor lookingafter Edie (the school dog!), thereisa club foreveryone. n Full admissions andopen dayinformation canbefound at www.stedmunds.org

Aiming to develop thewhole person

Students from OurLady andStChad Catholic Academyare unique.

Throughout theiracademy experience they aretaughtthe importance of beinga good personand understand theimportanceoflearningand growinginan environmentwhere gospel values andvirtues areimplicit to academyexpectationsand achievement.

Aspokesman said:“Ouracademy staffdemandhigh expectations, inspirecuriosity anddevelop resilience in ourstudents to supportfamiliesin nurturingtheir children to be young adults of both integrityand academic excellence

Unstoppable

“Weprovide educationtostudents aged 11-18ofbothCatholicand non-Catholic faiths andcelebrate atradition of developing thewhole person.

“Wepassionately believethatwe arestrongalone,but unstoppabletogether andthisphilosophypermeates throughoutour academy, both in lessons andatsocialtimes

“Our school mission, to emulatethe love of Christ andbecome thepeople Godcreated us to be,isunderpinned by thegospelvaluesofrespect,truth, justice,peace,charity andforgiveness. We strive to create resilient, compassionate, curiousand aspirational students with asense of moralintegrity

“Following amulti-million pound investmentintoour buildings, furnishings andICT,wehaveextended ourteaching, performing andlecturingspacestoensureour students are taught in an environmentthatstimulatesand inspires them to be thevery best they canbe.

“Makesureyou come andmeet yournew familyatone of ourYear6 open days.Visitolsc.org.uk to discover more.”

Studentsfeel safe atStEdmund’s

Aground-breaking opportunity at UTC

Thefutureislooking bright at anew school from theThomasTelford MultiAcademy Trust.

Thomas TelfordUTC is thecollaborationofthe OutstandingThomas TelfordSchoolwiththe West Midlands UTC, judgedbyOfsted to be Good with Outstandingfeatures. Staffbelieve that thestrengthsofthe twoschools will unitetooffer students atruly ground-breakingopportunity.

Ofsted reported that Thomas Telford School is “a remarkable school andabeaconofexcellence”.

Equally, Ofsted haspraisedWest Midlands UTCnotingthat: “The school’s worktodevelop students’ employability skills is particularly successful. Throughregular employer-ledgroup projects students develop high-order communicationskillsand learntoworkaspartofateam.”

Thomas TelfordUTC prides itself on offering a:

n Broadand balanced curriculum

n Placingastrong emphasis on STEAMsubjects(Science,Technology, Engineering, Art&Maths)

n Superb learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities

n Excellentenrichmentopportunities

n First-classemployerengagement

n Unrivalled academic andtechnicaleducation

n Extensivesupport from theUni-

versityofWolverhamptonand The Thomas TelfordMulti AcademyTrust

ThePrincipal Av Gill said:“Iwant everychild that comestoThomasTelford UTCtobepartofthe fabric of theschool, andtocome home every dayfulfilled andhappy that they have made progress in theirlearningand development.”

Keydates:ParentInformation Eveningswill take placeonSeptember 14, 21 andOctober 3, book viathe website thomastelfordutc.com

Theclosing date forapplicationsis October31.

An exciting time to join athriving school

TheWordsleySchoolwill be hostingits 2023 open eveningonOctober19th, forpupilswho maywishto join in September2024.

Aspokesman said:“We aresoexcited to be welcomingparents andcarers to ourschool, so that you cantruly capturethe essenceofwhatmakes The Wordsley School so very special within ourcommunity

“The open eveningwill provideyou with an opportunitytomeetwiththe Headteacher, Ashley Weatherhogg, a wide rangeofstaff andpupilsand to seethe amazingthingsthatour young people achievewhilst they arewithus.

“Thisissuchanexcitingtimetobe

PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGSFOR YEAR 7ADMISSIONS 2024

14th, 21st September and 3rdOctober 2023

Book via thewebsite

THEWORDSLEYSCHOOL

joiningour school andowing to the school’s successand popularity,2021 sawthe openingofour newEnglish block, libraryand sports centre

“Children at TheWordsleySchool arehappy andwellsupported andwe focusonunderstanding everyindividual’sstrengths andchallenges so they canquickly andhappily feel part of our school community.

“Wehaveclear andhigh expectationsfor ourpupils’ behaviourinlessons, around theschoolsiteand in the widerarea.

“Weare also offering open morning toursthroughoutSeptember andOctober. To reserveaplace, please contact ourschoolreception from Monday, September 11 onwards. We look forward to welcomingyou to ourschool.”

AsHeadteacher,itismyprivilegeto leadtheschoolandIextendavery warmwelcometopupils,parentsand ourfriendsinthelocalcommunity.

TheWordsleySchoolissuchaspecialplaceto be,butpleasedon’ttakemywordforit.Ifyou arethinkingofjoiningus,we’dbedelightedto meetyouandtakeyouaroundourschoolto meetourfriendlypupilsandteamofstaff

OurOpenEveningisonThursday19th October2023andwealsohaveaseriesof OpenMorningvisitsavailableforyouto bookaplaceonasfollows:

OpenEventson:

OpenMorningWeek1w/cMonday18thSeptember2023

OpenMorningWeek2w/cMonday25thSeptember2023

OpenMorningWeek3w/cMonday2ndOctober2023

OpenMorningWeek4w/cMonday9thOctober2023

Seeourwebsiteformoreinformation www.wordsleyschool.co.uk

Thereisnoneedtoreserveaplaceattheschool’s OpenEvening,however,ifyouwouldliketobookaplace ononeoftheaboveOpenMorningvisits,please contacttheSchoolReceptionatanytimefrom Monday11thSeptember2023

TheWordsleySchoolboastsa range of topfacilities

Thefutureislooking bright

School whereevery childreallymatters

Highfields is lookingforward to welcoming prospective students and theirparents totheiropen morning.

HeadteacherMrTatesaid: “AtHighfields,wetruly believethateverychild mattersand always workwithstudentsand parentstoensurethateach studentachievestheir full potential.

“Highfields is a‘welcomingand inclusiveschool’ (Ofsted2021). Student conductisexemplary, within asupportiveand yetchallenging environment.Wewantour students to learn successfully, gain qualificationsand developthe skillstheyneed to grow andprosperinthe 21st century.

“Our broadand balanced curriculum, alongsideconsistentlyhigh-qualityteaching, learning andassessment, meansthatstudents receiverichand diverse learning experiencesand achievewellacrossthe curriculum and beyond.Morethan75% of ourstudents routinelyachieve astandardpass (Grade 4orabove)inbothEnglish and Mathsand 60%astrongpass(Grade5 or above) in both Englishand Maths. Around half of allstudents typically achieveatleast one9-7 grade.

“Wecombine, in ourteachingand learning,the triedand tested with the

Applyonline..it’sfast..it’s

innovativeand exciting.Weare committed to ensuring that Highfields is a digitallyconfident school offering students theverybestfacilities to meet theirlearningneeds. OurSixth Form is avibrant andchallenging placeto learn, providingour students with the foundationstosucceed on whatever life path they choose

“We firmly believeineducating the wholechild by extendingstudents’ learning beyond theclassroom. We expect everychildtoparticipate in our extensiveextra-curricularand enrichment programmewhich will enable them to confidently take theirplace in society as caring andskilled individualswitha strong sense of community.”

Visitwww.hswv.co.ukfor moreinformation.

Goingto schoolinSandwell inSeptember2024

ChoosingaSandwell schoolisawisemove Sandwellhasahighproportion ofschoolsratedasGoodor OutstandingbyOfsted.

Asourschoolsbecomemore andmorepopularwecontinue toinvestinredevelopingand expandingtheirfacilitiestomeet therapidlygrowingnumberof pupilsselectingourschools.

Ifyourequirehelporfurther informationpleasephonethe AdmissionsParentSupport lineon:0121-5696765.

Doyouhaveachildbornbetween1 September2019and31August2020 andduetostartreceptionclass OR achildduetotransfertojunior schoolinSeptember2024?

Theadmissionsbookletandapplicationformfor receptionclasseswillbeavailableonlinefrom 11September2023.IfyourchildisinYear2ina SandwellinfantschoolthisSeptember,youwill receivealetterexplaininghowtoapplydirect fromtheschool.

Theclosingdateforreceptionandjunior applicationsis15January2024.

DoyouliveinSandwellandhaveachild whoisduetotransfertosecondaryschool inSeptember2024?

IfyourchildisalreadyinaSandwellschooland youliveinSandwell,theadmissionsbookletand applicationformforSecondaryclasseswillbe availableonlinefrom17July2023

Youwillhavereceivedaletterfromyourchild’s currentprimaryschoolexplaininghowtoapply IfyoudonotliveinSandwellyoushouldcontact theCounciltowhichyoupayyourcounciltax.

Theclosingdateforsecondary applicationsis31October2023.

Awelcomingand inclusiveschool

Achieveexcitingfutureyou deserve

Decidingwhattodofor therestofyourlifecan be adauntingprospect, especiallywhenyou are stillinschoolstudying foryourGCSEs.

HalesowenCollege understands this andisheretohelpmakethose importantdecisionseasier.

Throughout theyear, thecollege holdsanumberofopenevents wherevisitorscan meet with knowledgeable staffand discussthe extensiverange of coursesonoffer andwhere yourqualificationscan take you.Current learners arealso availableonthe dayfor visitors to talk to and find outall they need to know aboutcollege life.

Thecollege offers variousstudy pathways to learners.A rangeof ALevel subjects areavailable and perfectfor thosethatperform well in examinations andwanttostudy morethanone subject. TLevels areanew qualification andare equivalent to threeA Levels, with theaddedadvantage of includinga work-basedplacement.Vocational coursesoffer trainingand qualificationsrelated to specificjobsand sectorswhilst Apprenticeshipsare agreat waytoearnmoney, gain work experience and a qualification at thesametime. Thecollege is also positioned to offercombined

programs –blending ALevelswith avocationalcourseenablinglearnerstogainvaluablepractical experience

HalesowenCollege hasanexcellentreputationfor itsrange of courses, outstandingresults,fantastic campuses, collegefacilities andexcellent studentsupport

Thecollege hasone of thehighestlevelsofprogression into higher education, apprenticeshipsand sustainable employment in the wholeofthe UK.Lastyear, over

830students progressed from their personalisedstudy programmeat HalesowenCollege to universities acrossthe countrywithotherstakingadvantage of continuing their studywithus, choosing from an impressive rangeofHNC/D and Foundation Degree programmes Students also opttogo down the Higher-Level Apprenticeship route. Students enjoy studying in fantastic facilities on modern and friendly campuses.Our impressive StudentHub provides afabulous

Open Day

Saturday14thOctober 2023 10am -4pm

one-stop shop forall studentservicesenquiriesand includes an extremely well-equippedlibrary and Learning Resource Centre.Learnersalso enjoy access to ouron-site Coffee Lounge,Bistro andElliott’s food outlet

Thecollege hasa highly successfulfully funded transport service that is availableacrossthe region, making studenttravelsafeand secure andensuringthatHalesowen is also oneofthe most easily accessiblecollegesinthe region.There

is even free Wi-Fi! Supporting students both personallyand academically is takenveryseriouslyby all collegestaff andthisisrecognised by students, whoappreciatethe outstandinglevelsofsupport and excellentteachingatHalesowen College.

ComealongtoaHalesowenCollege

Open Eventand find outfor yourself howwecan help you to achieve theexcitingfutureyou deserve. Book yourplaceatwww.halesowen ac.uk/openevents

Halesowen College has anexcellent reputationfor its range ofcourses, outstanding results,fantasticcampuses,college facilities and excellent support

At Willenhall E-ACTAcademy, staffdeliveranenriched curriculum through high-quality teaching wheresafeguardingisa priority.

Aspokesman said:“We seeeach childasanindividualand firmly believesupportingthemintheir wellbeingisjustasimportant as supporting them academically to help them reach theirfull potential.

“Wepride ourselvesindeliveringa knowledge rich curriculum that maintainshighexpectationsfor alllearnerswhilstdeliberately building their knowledge andvocabulary, it is the foundation on whichreading comprehension, critical thinking andarange of othernecessary lifelongskillsare built.

“Our curriculum reflects the curriculumvisionofthe Academyinthat we providealearningenvironment of high expectations andhighaspirations forall –acurriculumthatisstimulating,richand rigorousthatmeets the needs of each individual

“Specifically, ourKey Stage3Curriculum is designed to be rich in knowledge across awiderange of subjects, ensuring thatwenot only fulfil theNationalCurriculum butalso look to extend students’knowledge anddevelopskillsthatwill equipthemfor furtherstudy at KeyStage 4and im-

Aiming to engage andinspirestudents Empowering pupils to succeed in life

portantlyfor when they leaveschool. At subjectlevel,eachcurriculumhas been designedbysubject specialists to engage andinspire students

“Alongside teachingofthe academic curriculum,wesupport thecharacter development of allstudents througha carefullycraftedPSHEprogramme

“Weoffer taster days in September to some of ourfeederschools andthe transitionjourney starts in March.

“Totruly getafeelofwhatitmeans to be astudentatour academy, we recommend you visitus. At an open event or during atouryou canmeetand speakinformallytoteachingstaff and tour ourfacilities.You will also have thechancetosee theworkour studentsare doinginlessons.”

TheHartSchoolinRugeleyhas an ambitious vision:Todeliver an educational experience that empowers allpupilsto step confidently into the worldofworkorfurther educationarmed with the knowledge andskillsto succeed.

Continuing on itssteadfastjourney to becoming abrilliantschool, The Hart School,which is ratedgood by Ofsted,has alot to be proudof.

Theoversubscribed school,apart of Creative EducationTrust,celebrated yetanotherraftofexamsuccesses this summer.Itnot only achieved itsbest ever setofvalidated outcomesinits historyfor GCSEEnglish,but also a “significant rise”in pupils gainingthe highestgradesinother subjects

AndatLevel 3vocationalsubjectsit celebrated a100%passratealongside notable successes at A-leveltoo with students nowheading to universities, includingNottingham, Birmingham andSheffield, or starting Higher Apprenticeships.

Building upon itscoreHARTvalues of “Happy,Ambitious, Resilientand Tolerant”, andamotto of “WeCan,We Will,WeDo”,italsotakes greatpride in nurturingand developing everypupil’sstrengths, skills andtalents both

inside andoutside of theclassroom

PrincipalMs RachaelSandham, picturedabove centre,said: “I’m incredibly proudofour carefullycrafted curriculum andour extensiveextracurricular opportunitiesthatprovide theopportunityfor allpupilstosucceedwithintheir ownskills, talents andstrengths.

“EveryoneatThe Hart is passionateabout providingthe best possible learning opportunitiesand experiences to enable everystudenttoachieve theirfull potentialand togetherwe look forwardtobuilding on oursuccesses as we continue on ourjourney towardsbeing abrilliantschool.”Visit www.hartschool.org.ukfor more

Qualityteachingisapriority

Allyoungstersare nurtured

Investinginvitalskillsand innovation

Stafford College, part of theNewcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG),islooking forward to welcomingnew andreturningstudents to itsbrand new£28m Skills andInnovation Centre this September.

Students at thecollege will be amongthe firsttobenefitfromthe rangeofindustry-standard facilities and first-classresourcesonofferatthe 7,500-square metre facilitylocated on themaincampussite on Victoria Square,Stafford.

Cutting-edge

Boasting cutting-edge construction andengineering workshops, hybrid vehicletechnologyfacilities, afour-courtsportshall, gymand 300-seat auditorium,the Skills and InnovationCentre will offerstudents amodernand vibrantenvironmentinwhich to continue their education.

NSCG offers ahugevariety of subjects in studyoptions including A-levels, A+ Programmes,Vocational courses, TLevelsand apprenticeships. With morecourses andstudy optionstochoosefrom than thosetraditionally offeredin school,learnersare able to select

thesubjectsthatinterestthemand whichprovide thebestcombination fortheir future career

Earlierthismonth,the college celebrated fantasticresults,seeing A-level, TLevel andBTECstudents outperform national benchmarks andensuring NSCG retainsthe position of Staffordshire’sleading collegeand largestproviderofstudentstohighereducation in the area,withhundreds of students settobeaccepted onto theirchosen university courses

Of the1,242A-level entries,

NSCG celebrated apassrateof 99.1%with59% of A-levelentries achievinghighgradesofA*-Band 84.13% achievingA*-C.

Vocational resultsalsosaw a phenomenalpassrateof98.4% from thosewho completedaBTEC Extended Diplomawith72.8% of students achievinggradesDMM or above whichisequivalenttothree A* –BgradesatA-level.

Brandnew TLevels–which can be studiedinsubjectsranging from digitalcoding, education, electricaland mechanicalengineering to

Wednesday18October, 5.30pm -8pm

business administration,nursing andmidwifery–also saw excellent results. Thevery firstcohort of learners to complete theeducation andchildcare TLevel at NSCG saw 85.4%achieve distinctiongradesor above

CraigHodgson, Principal and ChiefExecutive of NSCG,said:

“I am so pleasedthatweare able to celebratestellar results, which have once againexceedednational benchmarks.Learnershaveworked incredibly hard during theirtime at NSCG andthese excellentre-

sultsare atestament to theirrelentless dedication,determination anddrive.Withthe startofterm approaching, we arelooking forward to welcomingrecordnumbers of new students to NSCG andwe’re excited to fill theSkillsand Innovation Centre with eager newlearners. We hope that these students areexcited to become apartofour continuedsuccess story.”

Attend thenextopenevent on Wednesday,October 18 to find out more. Pre-register online at nscg. ac.uk/scevents

Thebrandnew £28m Skillsand InnovationCentreopens this monthStudentsatNSCGscoopedanimpressiveset of results thissummer

Workingtogethertoachievesuccess

TheInvictusvaluesalways placestudentsat theheart of everything staffdo.

Thefocus is to ensure that allInvictus students become theirvery best throughpersonalisedacademic andpastoralsupport,aswellas widerenrichmentopportunities.

At Invictus EducationTrust collaboration is more than just aword on paper, it’s areality.Eachday schoolsworktogetherinmanydifferent ways.The list is endless.

Relentlessly

Academically,all teachers are supportedbya team of subjectdirectorswho have provedthemselves to be at theforefront of theirprofessions with ahistory of improving studentoutcomes.

Headteachers andtheir teams, focusrelentlesslyonteachingand learning,ensuring students are challenged to achievetheir very best

Pastoral teams workhardtoensureyoung people arecared for, focusing on theiremotional and physicalwelfare,allowingthemto integratefully in school life

Invictus EducationTrust believes that everyone involvedin schools should be well supported in an

inclusive, supportive environment. Personaldevelopment is a strength in allschools.Schools do theirutmosttoprepare ouryoung people forlifeoutside andbeyond

school.There aremanydifferent leadership opportunitiesacrossall schools. These includeheadstudents, prefects, subjectambassadors andlibrarians. Therange of

enrichment activities acrossthe Trustisvaried.

Theschools offerextra-curricular opportunitieswhich reflectpupils’ interestswhilst encouragingthem

to tryactivitiesthattheymay not have experiencedoreventhought they coulddo at school Examplesofthese aremountain biking,completing high rope courses,joining achoir,performingina show or learning Chinese!

Invictus EducationTrust enters national competitions like YoungEnterprise andFormula 1in SchoolsChallenge,and do very well in them!

Proud

Invictus EducationTrust is really proudthatCrestwood School andPedmore High School have retained theirOfsted ‘Good’and EllowesHallSports Collegehavejustbeenjudgedas ‘Good’intheir latest inspection –allwithinthe last sixmonths Invictus EducationTrust was createdinMarch 2015 by agroup of like-minded schools: Crestwood, EllowesHallSportsCollege,Kinver High andWombourne High School Threeschools have sincejoined, Leasowes High School in Autumn 2016,Pedmore High School in September 2018,and most recently RuffordPrimary School in September 2021,their firstprimary, furtherstrengtheningthe already thriving Trust.

University-style sixthformhelps put youonthe rightpathtoabrightfuture

Enrolmentisnow underway at Central Saint Michael’sSixth Form, whereschoolleavers are beinginvited to take theirnextsteptowards abrightfuture.

Theuniversity-style sixthform in West Bromwich is highly regarded forits state-of-the-art facilities, exceptionalteachingstandards and academic excellence

Building on thesixth form’s excellenttrack record,CentralSaint Michael’sstudentssecured another setofexceptional resultsthis summer,witha99% pass rate in allA-level subjects andBTECdiplomas–wellabove thenationalaveragepassrate(A*-E)of97.3%

As thecollege looksahead to a newterm, it is inviting prospective students to enrolnow forthe 2023/24intake.

Forschoolleaverswho didn’t obtain theirdesired GCSEgrades, the Access to A-levels programme at CentralSaint Michael’sprovides asupportive learning environment andthe opportunityfor students to increase theirconfidence,improve theirqualificationsand fulfiltheir potential, so that they canstill pursueA-levelstudies in thefuture.

MAXIMISING POTENTIAL

Morethan30different A-levels anddiplomas areonoffer atCentral SaintMichael’s,delivered by the college’sinspiring specialisttutors andsupport staff.

Theteamiscommitted to not only preparingpupilsfor thetransition to university,but also helping them to buildastrong skillset for theworkplace –all delivered within an inspiringand inclusivelearning environment.

At CentralSaint Michael’s, core AS andA-levelsubjects, including Business,Chemistry andEconomics, areoffered alongsidespecialist career diplomacourses, ranging from Health &Social Care and CriminologytoBusinesswithLaw

This wide selectionoffersstudents a flexible approach to learning, whichisdesignedtomeettheir

future career anduniversity aspirations.

Students aretaughtbyexperienced professionals, from qualified lawyerstoscientists, with expert subjectknowledge anda passion that motivatesstudents to succeed

Many of thecollege’s lecturers areexaminers, whichmeans they have insightintoarange of student responsesfromschools around the country. This promotesnew thinkingin theirteaching, enhances accurate gradeprediction,and helps students with exam preparation techniques

Renowned forsecuringexceptional pass ratesand preparing pupils forabrightfuture, Central SaintMichael’s alumnigoonto make theirmarkat Birmingham’s ownuniversities,as well as leading institutions acrossthe UK includingthe University of Oxford and theLondonSchoolofEconomics, embarking on exciting careersin

avariety of sectorsincluding Medicine, Law, Pharmacy andVeterinary Science.

ANEW

ERAFOR STEM STUDENTS

Students joiningCentralSaint Michael’swill also be able to benefit from anew,£4.8million education andtrainingcentre foradvanced courses in Science, Technology,Engineeringand Maths(STEM).Set across900sqminthe heartofWest Bromwich,thisspecialistcentre will supporthigher andadvanced levelskillsand qualifications.

State-of-the-art facilities will includeelectricaland mechanicallabs, digitalcomputerlabsand computer-aided design (CAD), a school of physics andelectronics, an engineeringlaboratoryvirtual instrumentationsuite (ELVIS)and –ina firstfor theBlackCountry –a‘festosuite’offeringsolutions for automation andtechnical education to preparepeople,companies and

organisationsfor thedigital future in production andnew technologies

Part of the£25million West BromwichTownInvestmentPlan, funded viathe TownsFund, the newcentre sits proudlyasanexample of themasterplanningbeing pursuedinWestBromwichtocreateathriving, optimistic andresilient town andone wherestudents andthe peopleofSandwell andthe widerWestMidlandscome to learn. Thecentre will partnerwitha wide rangeofbusinesses to offeracademic,vocationaland apprenticeship coursestohelp fill thenational skillsgap in advanced STEM jobs andreskill theworkforce

SUPPORTING SUCCESS

Thecollege is also proudtooffer students theopportunitytojointhe YoungProfessionalsAcademy –an exciting newapproachwhich is ideally suited forschoolleavers who have aclear idea about theirfuture

career in either theForensics,Medical,Legal,Business, Scienceor SocialCaresectors.The academy programmeisfocusedonequipping students forthe world of work, with theopportunitytoaccess career-relevant internshipsatleading employers, as well as combining complementaryA-levelswiththeir chosendiploma.

What’s more,all 16-18full-time students canbenefitfromthe college’s Mega Deal, with free Metro travel or abus pass.Financial support, free mealsand free and subsidisedactivitiesand tripsare also availabletothose students who meet therequirements.

Dr MattLamb, PrincipalofCentralSaint Michael’sSixth Form, said:“Enrolmentfor September is nowopenand we’d encourageprospective students to come andtalk to us abouttheir future plansand aspirations.

“We’re committed to providinga supportive,inclusive andenriching learning environmentthatunlocks the full potentialofeverysingle student– giving them theconfidencetoaim high andachieve their future ambitions

“Atthe college, we encourage everypupil to thrive andexcel in theirchosen field, andwe’re incrediblyproud of ourstudents’outstandingachievements whichisreflective of theirhardworkand dedication

“Our inspiringteamoftutorsgo above andbeyondtoequip every learnerwiththe skillsand knowledgetheyneedto flourish in the future,and we look forwardtowelcoming anew rosterofstudents this September.

“Thisacademictermmarks the launch of ournew specialistSTEM centre, whichwill provide high calibreacademic, technical and apprenticeship qualifications. We areextremely excitedand proud to open thedoors to students and apprentices, andI’venodoubt this will unlock fantasticopportunities forlearnersacrossthe region.”

Prospectivestudents candropin andvisit CentralSaint Michael’s SixthFormto enrolfor the2023/24 intake.For moreinformation,visit www.centralstmichaels.ac.uk

Theuniversity-stylesixth form in West Bromwich is highlyregardedfor itsstate-of-the-art facilities

Morethan30different A-levels anddiplomasare on offeratCentral SaintMichael’s, deliveredbythe college’sspecialisttutorsand supportstaff in an inspiring andinclusive environment

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