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IntroductionThe Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) currentlyconsists of a group of secondary and primaryschools located in the south-east. We are afamily of schools working together to providehigh standards of education for each and everychild. The focus of The Trust is to give schoolsthe capacity to secure high quality teaching andlearning through support with professionaldevelopment opportunities and resources. Thesuccess of TKAT means that the number ofschools joining The Trust will continue toincrease over the coming years.
We are delighted that The Academy, Selsey ispart of TKAT. Our main purpose is to work inpartnership and support The Academy, Selsey toraise standards. We are working together tomake The Academy, Selsey the first choice ofschool for all parents in the area. TKAT has setThe Academy, Selsey challenging targets and byworking together we will achieve them.
John AtkinsChief Executive OfficerThe Kemnal Academies Trust
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Welcome to The Academy, SelseyWelcome to The Academy, Selsey prospectus and thank you forconsidering our Academy for the education of your child.
At The Academy, Selsey we have a clear and unrelenting focus on raisingstandards of academic performance for young people. As a small schoolwe can place great emphasis on the support and development of theindividual as well as on high quality learning so that students developinto responsible and successful adults.
As Headteacher, I know that choosing the right school for your child is oneof the most important decisions you will ever make. At The Academy weprovide a stimulating and engaging environment where high aspirationsare expected and all student achievement is valued. We aim not only tomatch parents’ expectations of what a school should offer their child but
to exceed them. The Academy staffstrive to ensure that studentsexperience the best quality teachingand learning so that they canachieve their full potential andcontribute positively to thecommunity in which they live.
Students at The Academy, Selseyall have equal access to a broad
and balanced curriculum suited to need and complemented by a widerange of extra-curricular activities. The school has progressed well in thelast few years and as an Academy in partnership with The KemnalAcademies Trust has a very exciting future ahead. This prospectushowever, can only give you a glimpse of our Academy. To see for yourselfwhat The Academy, Selsey has to offer, please attend our open eveningor one of our open days, or make an appointment to come to see us atanother time.
I look forward to welcoming you to The Academy, Selsey.
Vicky Wright Headteacher
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Pride in ExcellenceThe Academy, Selsey is a co-educational, non-denominational school for11–16 year olds. It is a fully inclusive school and an exciting place foryoung people to learn and develop as individuals. There are 150 places inYear 7, all of which are free of charge and open to students of all abilitiesand all backgrounds.
Our motto is “Pride in Excellence” – for students, staff, parents and thelocal community. We foster an ethos where students can be proud of theirachievements and strive to be excellent. Pupils will be expected to aim highand to be the best that they can be in all that they do. We encouragestudents to be responsible, and to value and respect themselves, each other,their own achievements and the achievements of others. The Academy setshigh standards for students and staff and expects all to aspire to achievethem. Academy graduates will be confident to access further and highereducation in settings near and far, and will take responsibity for themselvesand their actions, and be able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives asresponsible citizens in the 21st Century. At The Academy, Selsey, success ofevery kind is celebrated and no child is overlooked.
Over the last few years there has been an ongoing programme of developmentat the Academy to support the maintenance of a high quality learningenvironment. These include a multi-million pound Sports Hall complete withflood-lit all-weather surface games area, a 64-seat e-Learning Centre, a newfront entrance to the school and a full refurbishment of all of the studenttoilet facilities. ICT facilities are being upgraded through an ongoingprogramme, and laptops are also available for students to use in classrooms.
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Our Specialist Science Statusoffers both parents andstudents incredibleopportunities for exciting andengaging Science basedactivities through the provisionof additional specialistequipment. The Academy hasa lot to offer all students, andif you still have questions afterreading this prospectus, Iwould be glad to meet withyou to discuss them.
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Care andSupportThe Academy prides itself on, and has areputation for, the excellent support that itprovides for all of its students. There are PastoralLeaders at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4who are key to the success of students as theygrow towards adulthood. Each of the PastoralLeaders has a team of Tutors who are the firstpoint of call for any questions concerning yourchild. Tutors meet with their group twice a dayand have the important role of getting to knowtheir tutor group well so that they can supportthem with both their pastoral and academicneeds as the years progress. Each of thestudents will also belong to a second family –that of their House. The Houses, named afterthe historic Lifeboats of Selsey consist of aHouse Head and a tutor group from each of thefive year groups. This enables students in all yeargroups to get to know and support each other,through numerous joint activities, competitionsand events to develop team building andleadership skills. Challenge days, JuniorApprentice and Inter House Sports have becomeannual events on The Academy calendar.
Support for all students begins at the point oftransition. Transition is both an exciting anddaunting time for children and parents alike. AtThe Academy we begin our transition work asearly as May by visiting the Primary Schools todiscuss vital information with staff that willsupport a successful transition into Year 7. Pastoral care concerns and individual needsinformation are shared so that plans of actionand interventions can be put in place to ensurethat the transition process is as worry free aspossible. All students can attend Year 5 fundays, Year 6 taster days and Year 7 inductiondays to support this process. The Pastoral CareTeam continue working with individual childrenon a 1:1 basis at their Primary School untilsatisfied that every child is prepared.
The Inclusive Learning Team works effectively tosupport students with identified issues toremove barriers to learning. Students with avariety of additional needs gain support bothwithin and outside the classroom. LearningAssistants are available to support all studentsand staff in mainstream lessons and also insmall groups within the Learning Support Area.Careful attention is always given to theassessment of pupils’ special educational needsand disabilities.
The Academy is a very nice place to be, I will take pride in all that I do
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An EngagingCurriculum All aspects of The Academy are focused on raisingstandards and therefore supporting high achievement. Thisis reflected in Teaching and Learning and in the Curriculumat Key Stages 3 and 4. The drive behind the structure ofthe Curriculum is standards and a commitment toimproving literacy and numeracy at Key Stage 3, to supporthigh standards in English and Maths at Key Stage 4.
Alongside this is our recognition that all young peoplehave different needs and aspirations and therefore requirepersonalised pathways tailored to individual needs as theymove up through the school. Examples of this would be aphonics programme for individuals in Year 7 leading toadditional 1:1 tuition in English at Key Stage 4.
The innovative and flexible Curriculum reflects theacademic rigour of The Academy, with a commitmentto the English Baccalaureate, as well as the capacity tomeet the needs of those who pursue a morevocational direction.
Personal Social Health Education (PSHE), CareersEducation Information Advice and Guidance (IAG), andthe National Curriculum are embedded in our curriculumto support students at every stage of their development.
Students in Year 7 study the following subjects:
� 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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Key Stage 4Curriculum At Key Stage 4 the Curriculum offered has beenestablished to ensure that students can makechoices from a wide variety of subjects tocaptivate their interest and enjoyment. Studentshave the opportunity to choose from bothacademic and vocational courses tailored to suitall abilities.
Maths, EnglishLanguage, EnglishLiterature, PhysicalEducation,Religious Studies,Citizenship andPersonalDevelopment arealso studied ascompulsoryelements of theKey Stage 4Curriculum.
Our SpecialistStatus ensuresScience reallycomes alive forstudents through
our capacity to offer a vast array of courses tostudy at Key Stage 4 including Core Science,Additional Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistryand BTEC Science.
Students at Key Stage 4 are also able to accesscourses through our partnership with ChichesterCollege. In recent years this has included Hairand Beauty, Mechanics, Catering, Construction,Small Animals (Brinsbury College) andEngineering.
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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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Education Beyond the Classroom The extended day for students at The Academy may start with the reading club at 8.30 and finish withpracticing for the play late in the afternoon. Whatever the activity, every student has the opportunityto access and try new and exciting activities which will not only provide them with additionalexperiences but will ensure that they develop essential skills for life. There are many things to choosefrom which include sports, arts, technology and music, as well as additional study which is facilitatedthrough the open access Electronic Learning Resource Centre. There is additional transport to supportthese 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 schoolthrough the School Council and the House System, and also Senior Students. In this way studentshave the opportunity to develop leadership skills and make a positive contribution to the school, thestudent body and the Community of Selsey.
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Preparationfor the Future At The Academy, we believe that Work RelatedLearning is hugely important for young peoplein our community, and that the skills gained byvolunteering or doing work experience in theworking world is invaluable. The Academyendeavours to ensure that all students gainexperience of volunteering and work experienceduring Key Stages 3 and 4. Every year ourstudents excel themselves and prove to beexcellent ambassadors for the youth of todayand for The Academy.
In addition to preparing our students for theirfinal exams and qualifications, a lot of otherwork is done to plan for their future.Representatives from local colleges regularlyattend assemblies to inform and updatestudents on courses available to them whenthey leave The Academy. All Year 11 studentsattend a Careers and Skills Event, at whichcolleges, universities, training providers,employers and the Services are all represented,giving out information and advice on how toaccess all career paths. No-one leaves The
Academy without a clear plan for the future orplacement in a College of Further Education,training or apprenticeship. All our events aredesigned to support, advise and inform our
students as well as produce confident andaspiring young people who will make a positivecontribution to their local community andsociety as a whole.
I will be proud of what I achieve in this school
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Governance The Academy, Selsey is a private school in thepublic sector and as such is independent of theLocal Authority of West Sussex. It is accountableto the Governing Body and also to The KemnalAcademies Trust. The Governing Body comprisesa membership of nine people. One of themembers is on the board of the KemnalAcademies Trust, four members are elected byThe Trust from the local area of Selsey, two areParent Governors, and there is one Staff Governorand the Headteacher. The Governing Body is avery talented group of people who have a diverserange of skills, knowledge and experience. Theirrole is to ensure that The Academy continues toreach its educational targets.
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The Academy, SelseySchool Lane, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 9EHTel: 01243 602558 Fax: 01243 604097Website: www.theacademyselsey.comEmail: [email protected]
The Kemnal Academies TrustSevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5AATel: 020 8269 8324Website: www.thekemnalacademiestrust.org
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The Academy, SelseySchool Lane, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 9EHTel: 01243 602558 Fax: 01243 604097Website: www.theacademyselsey.comEmail: [email protected]
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