In the Ofsted report, January 2011, the Academy is shown as outstanding in the above areas
In the Ofsted report, January 2011, the Academy is shown as outstanding in the above areas
First Steps Nursery wins double award
"Evidence from lesson observations confirms the exceptional progress that students make." - Ofsted 2011
"Ambitious target setting & rigorous tracking, underpinned by clear guidance, ensure that students feel well supported." - Ofsted 2011
"The Academy places the promotion of equality of opportunity and the individual needs of each student at the heart of its work." - Ofsted 2011
"Modern technology is used exceptionally well to support the learning and well-being of students." - Ofsted 2011
"The Academy’s overall provision is outstanding because so many elements are excellent." - Ofsted 2011
"Students are making exceptional progress because of consistently high quality teaching." - Ofsted 2011
"Teachers have worked relentlessly to implement agreed strategies for behaviour management, lesson planning and assessment." - Ofsted 2011
"Students enjoy school and respond to the Academy’s high expectations by behaving well and working hard." - Ofsted 2011
"Nowhere is accelerated progress more evident than in Years 7 and 8." - Ofsted 2011
"Modern technology is used exceptionally well to support the learning and well-being of students." - Ofsted 2011
"Students take responsibility for their learning by critically evaluating their own progress." - Ofsted 2011
"The Academy is a harmonious community where students from diverse backgrounds get on very well together and feel completely safe." - Ofsted 2011
"Understanding the needs of its community enables the Academy to make an exceptional contribution to the promotion of community cohesion." - Ofsted 2011
"The Academy has excellent procedures for safeguarding students." - Ofsted 2011
"The Academy works outstandingly well with parents and carers." - Ofsted 2011
"Excellent procedures have significantly increased attendance." - Ofsted 2011
An "Outstanding" SchoolWelcome to Shireland Collegiate Academy. Having opened as an Academy in 2007, we are extremely proud of the progress everyone has made since then. Our commitment to raising the standards for our students whilst also serving our families and wider community will always be our main focus. There has been education on our campus for over a hundred years and this blend of tradition with innovation is what makes Shireland Collegiate Academy significantly different.
Working together as learners, educators and families is one of the keys to educational success and to making a difference for all of our children.
Sir Mark GrundyExecutive Principal |
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Collegiate Academy Trust |
The Collegiate Academy Trust was established in September 2007 and runs Shireland Collegiate Academy, Waterloo Road, Smethwick. It has an Executive Principal who is the Principal of Shireland. There is a Board with 15 Trustees, which makes all the strategic decisions about the work of the Academy. |
Shireland Post 16 Centre |
Post 16 provides valuable continuity of learning and is structured to equip students with the qualifications and personal qualities needed to face the challenges of higher education and an ever changing job market. Courses and Qualifications There is a wide choice of courses available for students who have successfully completed their GCSEs, from traditional academic exam-based subjects to applied courses and vocationally oriented OCR Nationals and BTECs. |
First Steps Nursery Wins Double Award!! |
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On Thursday 10th November First Steps Nursery was invited to the Childcare Celebration Event 2011 at the Training and Development Centre in Oldbury. Childminders, Nursery Practitioners and volunteers gathered together to celebrate this special event. First Steps Nursery were overwhelmed when they were nominated for two categories.
Kelly Bench Nursery Manager and Deputies Emma Cox and Amy Walker were thrilled at winning these awards. "We want to thank all our parents who voted for us as it means a lot. We couldn’t have done it without the dedication, commitment and hard work of the staff that work at First Steps. Our children are a credit to their families and ourselves and we always make sure we put the needs of our children first. We want the best for our children in Smethwick and we aim to create a sound Early Years education for them in order for them to have a brighter future." |
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"Secondary Teacher of the Year" Award |
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On Wednesday 23 November our e-Learning Director, Kirsty Tonks received the "Secondary Teacher of the Year" Award at the e-Learning Foundation Home Access Awards in Manchester.
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HMI Visit for Religious Education |
In November we received a visit from an HMI Inspector who came to look at how we deliver Religious Education. We are pleased to announce that the inspection went brilliantly and we were judged "Good with Outstanding features". |
EPICT Qualifications |
Well done Ms Kirsty Tonks, Mr Dave Irish, Ms Ella Savell-Boss, Mrs Jo Cook and Mrs Emily Hughes who all completed their European Pedagogical ICT qualification in using technology safely and effectively in education. |
U-Explore |
We have just invested in an online Careers programme that helps guide students as they think about what they would like to do in the future and what they need to do to get achieve this. Students and families will be able find out about different jobs and sectors in the work place by logging on. U-Explore helps students and families prepare for Options in Year 9, Work Experience, Volunteering, applying for jobs or university and will be launched in the Academy next term. |
