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Covid-19 information for all schools within Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust
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We know the world does not operate in neat boxes, that learning crosses subject boundaries, and that happy learners make most progress. Literacy 4 Life is the most unique part of our curriculum. Designed and tested by Shireland over a number years, it provides an outstanding grounding in the skills required for academic life in a secondary school. Year 7 spend the majority of their time with a specialist form tutor, who is responsible for their transition from Primary School, but also their academic progress across English and the Humanities. L4L lessons are delivered in a dedicated building, equipped to the highest standards. Where specialist subject equipment is required, students move into the main academy building for their lessons, which allows us to gradually integrate them into the demands of wider academy life. We believe that this approach prepares our learners to think across disciplines, to build creative links between subjects and to seize the opportunities the world beyond Thorns will offer them.
Giving parents a voice – a say on Academy matters and involvement in decision making on issues that affect students – enables us to effectively meet the needs of our community.
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Student Attendance
Thorns Collegiate Academy endeavours support all students to reach their potential. This is facilitated through high quality planning, high quality teaching, learning and a positive ethos.
Amongst our students are a number identified with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They include students with a physical disability requiring a wheelchair; hearing or visual impairments; students with a range of communication and interaction needs; students with cognition and learning needs and students who have social, emotional or mental health issues. SEND students have representation across the ability range and in all year groups. Their support needs may remain constant over time or change in line with their personal development.
CLICK HERE to see all the information on our SEND Department.
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Thorns Collegiate Academy, Stockwell Avenue, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2NU |
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01384 987973 |
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[email protected] |
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www.thornsca.org.uk |