All students attending Shirebrook School will be guaranteed a place at the Academy and work within Derbyshire County Council’s admissions procedures. Any primary pupil who would have gone to Shirebrook school will also be eligible to attend the Academy.
What will students gain by attending the Academy?The Sponsor wants to create a new school that allows all students to reach their full potential regardless of their background and abilities.
There will be a strong and daily emphasis on respecting yourself and others and on self-discipline. It will be a place that is welcoming, friendly and supportive for staff, students and visitors alike. Parents and carers will be actively encouraged to get involved in school life for their children’s and their own benefit.
The inclusion of the secondary department of Stubbin Wood Special School on the Academy site will enrich the experience of students and staff alike.
Personal achievement as much as national attainment will be important as students will be encouraged to own and manage their successes by setting their own targets and goals in consultation with staff. Students will have many opportunities for accreditation, with academic and vocational qualifications sharing equal status.
The Academy has chosen the dual specialisms of Science and Construction to offer students a wide range of choices about their future. Both specialisms offer routes into work, apprenticeship and further and higher education.All learning activities will be supported by leading edge Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) to ensure that students are equipped to operate successfully in a changing world.
As many people learn best in a practical environment through skills-based approaches, the Academy will offer practical skills alongside functional, creative and academic opportunities. This mix will enable students to thrive in further and higher education, and employment.
We’d like to hear your views <link> on the proposed specialisms and facilities.
What will the Academy offer post-16 students?
The Academy will provide 60 places for post-16 students, offering courses in its specialist subjects of Science and Construction.
How will the Academy and Stubbin Wood Special School work together?
The proposed new Academy and the upper school of Stubbin Wood Special School will be located on the same site. Each school will retain the separate identity and priorities it needs to meet its students’ needs. However, the two schools will also actively look for opportunities to share skills, facilities and experiences that can benefit all students and staff.
How can I have my say or find out more?
You can find out more by downloading the consultation booklet.
