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| What is an Academy? |
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An Academy is a new style of secondary school for the age range 11-18.
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How is it different?
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- 35 hours teaching per week
- 10 reports every year
- Entire curriculum available online
- Individualised career plans for every student
- Extensive cultural, sporting and performing arts programme
- Specialising in Sport and Business Enterprise
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Who is it in Partnership with?
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- Thomas Telford School
- The Mercers Company
- HSBC Education Trust
- West Bromwich Albion Football Club
- Tarmac Group Ltd
- Sandwell MBC
- Department for Children, Schools & Families
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What facilities are there?
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- Electronic whiteboard technology
- Library and Information technology centres
- Theatre with tiered seating
- Dance drama studios with sprung floor
- Sound recording studio
- Sports Hall
- Floodlit Astro-turf and athletics track
- Playing fields
- Closed circuit TV
- Restaurant
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What services do we provide?
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- Transport to and from school (subject to adherence to Student Behaviour Contract)
- Financial assistance available
- Careers support and guidance
- High quality partnerships with industry
- Parent and Student Charters
- Pastoral support in pursuit of a 'bully free' school
- Rapid response system (24-48 hours) to parental enquiries
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Who is it for?
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| Sandwell Academy caters for students of all abilities ranging from the most able to those with special education needs. |
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Where is it located?
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| Sandwell Academy is located in Halfords Lane, opposite the West Bromwich Albion Football Club. |
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What does Sandwell Academy aim to achieve?
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| The general aim of Sandwell Academy is to maximise student performance in all it's forms. |
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Who is responsible for the Academy?
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| The Governing Board is responsible for the Academy. The Board comprises of representatives from all the Sponsors. Individuals from the local Sandwell community are also co-opted to the Governing Board and their brief will be embodied in a specially signed agreement between the Secretary of State and the Sponsors. The running costs of the Academy will be accounted for by the Department for Children, Schools & Families. |
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Do I have to pay to attend Sandwell Academy?
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| No. Education is free for all students. |
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What is the curriculum like?
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- Broad based and balanced curriculum in Key Stage 3
- GCSE and Applied Courses in Key Stage 4
- Academic and Vocational courses in Sixth Form
- Wide ranging extra-curricular opportunities.
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