About
About
Caradon academy provides education for mainstream pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion or on an intervention basis. Caradon Academy is based in Liskeard, South East Cornwall; a region that includes some of the most socially and economically deprived rural areas within the county of Cornwall. The academy is a mainstream provision for pupils designated as disengaged. It is most effective when used as an early intervention strategy to re-engage pupils with their learning. Caradon academy can take up to 40 pupils and is a mixed sex academy for pupils who have been permanently excluded or are on intervention programmes between Key Stage 1 – Key Stage 4. Caradon academy is inspected as a mainstream provision and as such have to meet Ofsted criteria with regard to attendance, behaviour, attainment and pupil progress. In the last Ofsted inspection (2018) Caradon academy was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted outcome.
We work closely with all of the secondary and primary schools within our partnership to ensure the needs of those most vulnerable pupils are met. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of our pupils and staff work extremely hard to ensure pupils are given every opportunity to succeed and aspire. We work closely with a diverse range of outside agencies both statutory and voluntary so that our young people can access the support and guidance they need. At Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 pupils follow a personalised learning programme linked to the national curriculum, whilst at Key Stage 4 pupils will follow a personalised learning programme which is linked to both academic qualifications and/or a vocational route, which can include work experience. The pathway followed by the pupil will be dependent on their educational needs and may include elements of on-line learning.
Pupils access the academy either through permanent exclusion or as a result of being referred to the pupil placement panel or medical pupil referral panel. This panel, made up of local schools, acts as the placement panel for pupils into and out of the academy. It is expected that a pupil in KS2 will access the academy for a maximum of 4 terms, whilst at KS3 a pupil will access the academy for up to a maximum of 3 terms. It is acknowledged that pupils in KS4 may spend the whole of that key stage in an academy.
Staff
Staff
Haydn Pearse
Principal and SENCO
Haydn’s has been in teaching for 18 years. He completed his BSc Combined Hons degree in Physical Education, Sport and Human & Applied Biology in Liverpool. He completed a PGCE at Chester College before going on to teach secondary Physical Education in Worcestershire for several years before relocating to Cornwall. Haydn joined Caradon APA as a PE and PSHE teacher and has enjoyed making a difference with challenging pupils ever since in his role as Vice Principal and now principal. Outside of work Haydn loves Rugby and spending time in the outdoors with his family and dogs.
Pete Nicholls
Vice Principal
Pete has been a teacher for over 20 years, he trained in Chichester completing his B.Ed. in PE. Pete then taught PE in and around Portsmouth for a number of years, becoming a Head of Year and Key Stage manager. He moved to the South West, taking a job at Plymouth Argyle FC, teaching at a study centre delivering the Playing for Success scheme. After this scheme ended Pete joined CAPA and since arriving there he has taught PE then maths before becoming acting Vice Principal. Pete enjoys walking his dog and watching as much sport as he can get away with.
Nick Price
Family Support Manager
After training as a primary school teacher in Wales, Nick moved to Cornwall to teach environmental studies at an outdoor centre. After 20 years of working in outdoor education Nick took up a position with the Cornwall Behaviour Support Service. Since then he has worked as a primary teacher at Caradon APA and as an Adviser with the Behaviour Support Service. The lure of Caradon is obviously so strong that Nick is now back for a second stint.
Outside school Nick enjoys time with his wife and three children; whilst continuing to spend as much time as possible outdoors particularly gardening and walking the dog.
Curriculum
Curriculum
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Primary
Our primary team ensures a welcoming, nurturing approach to all children where the curriculum is tailored to meet the social, emotional and behavioural needs of each individual. There are currently two primary classes at Caradon AP Academy; one class for children in lower Key Stage 2 and the other for upper Key Stage 2 pupils. Each child has an opportunity to work with our learning mentor and we place an importance on outdoor learning including swimming, and other outdoor activities. Team building is also developed through an outdoor learning programme making the most of our local environment We have access to a range of intervention programmes and additional support, which allows us to support all children in a variety of ways. Interventions include the Thrive approach, a specially designed social skills programme, the Dealing with Feeling and PSHE. Our approach promotes children self-regulating by improving their social, emotional and behavioral skills as well as developing resilience for learning. We work closely with feeder schools, families and our Family Support Manager to ensure clear communication and support from admission to reintegration.
Key Stage 3
Students in a Key Stage 3 group will receive a full and varied curriculum including: English, Maths, Science, PSHE, Art, DT, PE including Outdoor Education and outdoor learning. Some students will also have the opportunity to further enhance their curriculum by attending outside providers.
Key Stage 4
Students in a Key Stage 4 groups will be progressing towards achieving a range of qualifications from the following subjects: English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Art and Design, Sport, and Cookery GCSE English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology BTEC Science Jamie Oliver’s BTEC Home Cookery BTEC Level 1/2 Qualification in Sport BTEC Level 1/2 in Art and Design Level 1 and 2 Functional skills in Mathematics and English. Some students, where appropriate may access qualifications with partner organisations e.g. Duchy College.
Subject Areas
Subject Areas
Maths
Here at Caradon Academy the students have four maths lessons a week and are taught in small groups of up to four students. In Key Stage 3 the students are given a personalised curriculum that aims to build on their strengths and weaknesses and prepare them for the GCSE course. In Key Stage 4 the all students are given the opportunity to study for GCSE maths as well as Functional Skills where appropriate.
English
In the English department all our students receive an individualised approach according to their ability and need.
We use baseline assessment of core skills on entry which is reviewed half-termly. This guides the learning foci for each student.
The department takes an holistic approach to learning and so often integrates elements of other subjects as well as students’ own experiences into lessons. Some of our students require extra support and to that end the English department is a dyslexia-friendly environment where individual learning preferences are implemented, as well as offering individual literacy support where required.
All our students in key stage 4 are entered for formal examinations. We offer English Language through AQA or Cambridge IGCSE, AQA Functional Skills levels 1 and 2, and English literature where appropriate. For students who join us in year 11, we are able to enter students with other examination boards if required.
The English department’s aim is that all key stage 3 students leave us with enhanced literacy skills and that all key stage 4 students leave us with a qualification that will take them to the next stage of their education.
We do not currently have any key stage 1 pupils, however we use Read Write Inc. as our phonics scheme.
Science
In years 7, 8 and 9 students follow the AQA Key Stage 3 Science syllabus where they explore 10 key elements across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Theoretical work is reinforced using a range of practicals to bring their learning to life and to encourage students to think and work scientifically.
In years 10 and 11 we offer our students BTEC Level 1 First Award in Applied Science, which can be topped up to BTEC Level 1 First Certificate in Applied Science. These are taught alongside and embedded into the AQA GCSE Biology curriculum. AQA GCSE Biology gives students the chance to gain a good understanding of human biology, organisms, evolution and the environment. Students sit two Biology papers in the summer term which examine both the syllabus content as well as knowledge and application of the set required practicals.
Art
In years 7, 8 and 9 students follow an in-school programme where they explore 5 key elements; drawing, painting, world art, clay work and a personal project. For years 10 and 11 we offer our students BTEC Level 2 First Award in Art and Design. Students in both key stages have use of facilities such as screen printing and equipment such as a potter’s wheel, a kiln and use of a workshop where they can explore 3D work with tools and a variety of materials.
DT
In years 7, 8 and 9 students explore a variety of Design Technology aspects such as Textiles, Food and Nutrition and Resistant Materials. Whilst studying these projects students have access to sewing machines, fabric dyes and the workshop where they can work with a variety of tools and materials. For years 10 and 11 students study BTEC Level 2 Home Cooking, a course endorsed by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Students have the opportunity to work in our school kitchen creating meals and developing key life skills such as cooking, hygiene and safe working practice.
PE
The PE department at Caradon Academy offers practical lessons to every student in the secondary school on 3 occasions each week.
In the Key Stage 2 setting, the pupils take part in PE twice during the same time frame.
There are a wide range of activities available to encourage regular activity including table tennis, basketball, fitness training and boxing. In every aspect of the curriculum we aim to improve overall fitness, social skills and a wider understanding of the benefits of regular activity.
There is also the addition of a BTEC first award for pupils in years 10-11. This gives the students an opportunity to learn certain theory aspects of the subject and results in a qualification equivalent to a GCSE.
On Thursday and Friday each week, the PE staff offer an outdoor education program designed to improve team work and problem solving. Other activities which can not be provided in school may also be added to this timetable and could include trampolining and swimming.
Thrive
Here at Caradon Academy, we embrace the Thrive approach throughout the school and merge it within day to day lessons and school life. The Thrive approach is a whole school approach, which promotes and supports the social and emotional development and wellbeing of every student within our care.
Thrive is brought together by the latest neuroscience; attachment theories and child developmental researches to encourage and support each child’s needs by observing their behaviors. Doing so, as a school, we are then able to implement effective support to not only help with social emotional development, but also able to encourage each child to re-engage with learning.
Working with licensed practitioners, teachers and support staff throughout the school, staff at Caradon, are able to implement this approach alongside curriculum lessons.
Children within the school have tailored action plans to help staff with strategies and activities to help with embracing the Thrive approach within lesson.
Sometimes we find some of our students may need a little more support with their social emotional development and well-being, therefore the licensed practitioner on site will be able to provide 1 to 1 sessions within the student’s time table.
Staff within Caradon follow and believe in the Thrive approach and that every child matters
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