What is an Academy
New school… New thinking… New opportunities…
Academies are at the centre of the Government’s Education Programme for schools of the 21st Century. They are publicly funded independent schools established through a partnership between Government, Local Authorities and Sponsors operating from the private, business or voluntary sectors, or from Churches and other faith groups.
Academies will draw upon the experience of the Sponsors and partners to establish a school at the forefront of new thinking in the education of children. Academies are resourced with state of the art facilities, through which a broad curriculum of core subjects and specialist subjects are offered.
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The proposed Academy to replace Dartmouth High School will:
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Be a brand new, purpose built school, equipped with the latest information and computer technology, designed to be at the forefront of teaching and learning.
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Have a broad, relevant and innovative curriculum with special emphasis on Design and Enterprise.
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Ensure that all students achieve their potential and leave the Academy with the skills and qualifications which will enable them to make choices about their future education, training and work.
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Establish a ground breaking Centre for Young Designers which encourages entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, building upon the considerable industrial, visual and graphic skills of the community.
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Be a World Class Learning Community
“A learning environment that inspires and motivates young people”
