We are committed to the creation of a fully inclusive, aspirational and high achieving centre of excellence, firmly rooted in the local community. Increasingly personalised learning within a secure and positive environment will ensure all young people are equipped for the challenges and opportunities of adult life in the 21st century. Moreover, our students will develop the capacity to contribute to building a strong and vibrant community.
The Focus
The Trent Valley Academy aims at:
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Being fully inclusive, actively promoting equal opportunity for all
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Having high aspirations and expectation of students and staff
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Promoting enterprising and risk-taking approaches to learning
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Celebrating achievement
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Being firmly rooted in the community
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Developing and promoting active citizenship
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Building effective partnerships
Student Voice
At the Trent Valley Academy, we fully subscribe to the idea that “children and young people have the right to express their views freely in all matters affecting them” (Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child).
We are building on the established student councils, with young people across all year groups contributing to the development of the Academy.
Students have so far been involved in:
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Proposals for the design of the new building
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The choice of logo and uniform for the Academy
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The process of appointing staff
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A variety of charity fund raising events
Future Plans
We are now exploring ways in which we can further involve students in:
Governing Body
Our Governing Body comprises EACT representatives and various local partners from the public and private sectors. The group provides expertise in business, finance, law, human resource management and further education. Other Governing Body members include three elected parents, three elected members of staff as well as one Local Authority representative.
Governors are responsible for approving the overall vision and direction of the Academy, including policies regarding behaviour, staffing and teaching and learning. In doing so they work alongside the Principal and other school leaders who have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Academy.