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Achieve Excellence Welcome “I Have Come That They May Have Life, and Have It to the Full.” – John 10 Achieve Excellence Welcome “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10 “The Academy is improving rapidly because of the outstanding leadership provided by the Principal.” “The extremely positive ethos in the Academy leads to exceptionally good behaviour.” Ofsted 2014 2 All Saints’ Academy, Cheltenham an 11-19 Church Sponsored Academy An Introduction from the Principal Note from the Sponsors As Principal, I am delighted to welcome you to All Saints’ Academy and our new We are delighted to be the joint sponsors of All Saints’ prospectus for 2016 – 2017. We are a unique Church Academy sponsored by Academy. Both our churches have a long history of the Anglican Diocese of Gloucester and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Clifton. involvement in schools, with a good track record of At All Saints’ Academy there is a real desire to achieve excellence in all that we high standards and school improvement. do whilst living out our Christian values of love, peace, justice, respect, Embracing a Christian ethos in all that we do, we see reconciliation and service to others. Our Academy has excellent modern facilities this as a unique opportunity to continue our and a staff team who provide a caring, enriching environment for our students commitment to serving the Anglican and Catholic where their needs and personal growth are given utmost priority. communities in Cheltenham as well as the West Indeed, All Saints’ Academy was recently recognised by Ofsted for having outstanding leadership, Cheltenham neighbourhood and surrounding areas. outstanding provision for students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, exceptionally good behaviour and good student progress and achievement. It is our vision to build on our successes to achieve a reputation of educational excellence in delivering a learning curriculum that is enriched through collaboration with our local community of parents, local parishes, other schools, colleges, universities, business and industry. This ensures that all of our students and families, in the community we serve, thrive and achieve their aspirations and God-given potential. If you would like more information about All Saints’ Academy please visit our website www.asachelt.org or do come and visit. You can book an appointment by emailing [email protected]. Our open evening is on 3rd October 2016. You will find we are an extremely proud community of hard working staff and students, focused on the enjoyment of learning, in a welcoming Christian environment that has the highest expectations of academic achievement for all. Dermot McNiffe Principal 3 Mission Statement Partners At the heart of All Saints’ Academy is the belief that Christ is at the centre of all we do and are. All Saints’ Academy has strong partnerships with: Rooted in His teaching, we seek to fulfil in every member of our community their full potential so they are able to ‘live life to the full’ and recognise that they are called to use their gifts and talents • Cheltenham Ladies College for the benefit of all. • Cheltenham College We seek to do this by: • Dean Close School • providing a safe and secure environment where faith, prayer, compassion and reconciliation are • National Star College visible in word and in action; • Pate’s Grammar School • providing an excellent education with a broad, balanced and creative curriculum which will allow everyone to discover their potential and to develop and share their unique talents; • UCAS • providing opportunities for all to be nourished and challenged both academically and spiritually • University of Gloucestershire in their respective beliefs; • Cheltenham Festivals • respecting and valuing the diversity of all, believing that everyone is created as a unique individual in the image of God; Primary Partners • building a resilient community able to reach out and support others, both locally and globally; • The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great • modelling through the Academy's policies, practices and values a concern to serve the common • St Thomas More Primary good, a heart for justice, a desire for reconciliation and the need to protect and sustain the environment. • Springbank Academy • Rowanfield Primary “The ethos permeates the school and • Swindon Village Primary contributes to students’ outstanding spiritual, • Hesters Way Primary • Gardners Lane Primary moral, social and cultural development.” • Christ Church C of E Primary Ofsted 2014 and many more 4 Transforming YOUR future 1. An inspirational and vibrant curriculum their self-confidence and encourage their involvement in the life of the Academy. Every student is important to us Students at All Saints’ Academy experience a curriculum that respects and develops their skills, and we provide the best care that we can. Students join talents and beliefs. At all stages there is an emphasis upon exploration, creativity and celebration small groups where a House Tutor is responsible for their of the whole child. Ofsted recognised and praised our curriculum offer. progress and their social development. These people are We have been innovative in supporting students to achieve their very best. Additional time is given the main point of contact for parents. Associate Tutors to the teaching of Maths and English in Key Stage 3 because we expect all students to exceed and mentors provide additional advice, guidance and expectations by the time they complete Key Stage Four. Full, personal guidance is given when encouragement to small groups and individuals. choosing options at both Key Stage Four and in the Sixth Form, so that all students are on the best routes to achieve their ambitions. Students can combine vocational and GCSE courses, 4. Active partnerships with parents/carers including the full range of English Baccalaureate subjects at Key Stage Four. No matter what their Within a culture of high expectations, All Saints’ aspires future routes, whether a top university, apprenticeship or employment with training, students can to nurture and develop the individual gifts, talents and aspire and achieve. interests of each and every student. In order to achieve this, we want parents and carers to be active partners in Students with special needs receive a specialised curriculum that combines mainstream teaching their children’s education. A student welfare team will with targeted support. The Religious Education programme will provide students with an liaise with parents/carers on all aspects of students’ understanding of Catholic and Anglican beliefs and practices, together with that of other world progress. Parents will be provided with regular updates of religions. students’ progress and advice on how they can support their child as they move through the Academy. 2. Outstanding Education Our highly skilled teachers and support staff use high quality teaching methods supported by the 5. Exemplary behaviour latest technology, to create relevant, engaging lessons to guarantee that students enjoy We expect students to take responsibility for their actions outstanding learning. Teaching will be accompanied by practical and effective assessment and demonstrate high standards of conduct towards systems so that students know how to progress and teachers can shape their lessons to students’ each other, staff and the community. The working needs. There is a programme of regular staff development to ensure that teaching continues to atmosphere of All Saints’ Academy reflects the gospel embody best practice from around the world. values of love, peace, justice, respect, reconciliation and service. The codes of conduct for students and staff stem We guarantee an outstanding education for your child. explicitly from these Christian values. To achieve these 3. First-rate pastoral support aspirations, all of us, students, parents, staff and visitors, We care for students as unique individuals made in God’s image. We listen to their views, develop embrace these values wholeheartedly. 5 6. Uniform The highest standards of uniform are expected at all times. Full details are on our website www.asachelt.org. The uniform has been designed to meet the requirements of being reasonably priced and practical as well as looking very smart. All students will be required to wear the uniform proudly and in the correct manner to, from and in the Academy. 7. Chaplaincy All Saints’ is a Church Academy and we have a Chaplaincy team that supports students. The Chaplaincy team is representative of the Catholic and Anglican traditions but, of course, is available to students of other Christian traditions and of none. Chaplains provide opportunities for prayer and worship, organise regular events of a spiritual nature, give spiritual advice, encourage charitable fund- raising and service to others and generally support students in a caring and supportive way. 8. Collective worship A collective act of worship takes place each day, which is designed to be relevant to students and the world we live in. In addition certain festivals, religious calendar events, special services, Mass and Communion will be celebrated as appropriate. 6 9. Religious education Religious Education is taught as an important, discrete subject for all students. Students will engage in a programme, which enables them to understand the beliefs, teachings and practices of the Catholic and Anglican traditions and other world faiths, and recognise the importance of the spiritual dimension of life. 10. Sex education and Relationship policy As we are a Church Academy, our policy reflects the teaching and beliefs of the Catholic and Anglican traditions. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from lessons that incorporate sex and relationship teaching if they wish. A full policy is available on our website. 11. Disabilities and special educational needs Students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs are welcome to apply for a place in the Academy. Being a modern building, we are fully accessible for any student with disabilities. Upon application we will work with you to consider how we can fully meet your child’s needs. 12. Gifted & talented students At All Saints’ Academy we believe that every student is gifted and talented in some way.
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