About
About
Glynn House Academy officially moved to an impressive new site at Cormorant House and re-opened to young people on Wednesday 22 February 2017 as Carrick Academy. There are large classrooms for English, Maths, Science, Art, Humanities and ICT together with a large Training Kitchen, Canteen and a Fitness Suite
Staff
Staff
Ryan Brokenshire
Principal
Ryan has been a teacher for 18 years. Training initially as a primary teacher, Ryan worked in two local primary schools giving him experience teaching all age groups. Ryan has however, spent the majority of his teaching career working in Alternative Provision in a range of roles. Ryan feels very privileged to be appointed as Principal of Carrick APA and is passionate in ensuring the experiences of young people and the understanding of their individual needs are at the heart of the school. As a senior leader and now Principal, Ryan has encouraged the development of strong strategic partnerships with schools, local authority and other agencies to ensure provision meets the diverse needs of pupils and their families.
Sarah Pauley
Family Support Manager
Sarah has worked with young people all her working life. She has been a house parent in a boarding school, taught in an autistic unit and a physically handicapped unit and been a Teaching Assistant in a few primary schools. She has also had 4 children of her own which kept her busy for many years!
Sarah joined Wave MAT when it was Acorn and has worked in a number of roles. She began as a teaching assistant, moved on to teaching functional skills and a GCSE subject whilst leading the farm school and then became family support worker at Restormel. She is now very pleased to be FSM at Carrick.
Working with families is Sarah's priority and she looks forward to joining with parents in helping our students build resilience and engage in learning.
Rebecca Turner
Senco
Becky has been a teacher for nineteen years. Training as a secondary school English teacher, Becky has worked in a variety of inner city mainstream schools teaching KS3, KS4 and KS5. Becky began here career working in Bristol, and has spent time on senior teams leading teaching and learning, the curriculum and as school pastoral lead. Becky has always been passionate about every child matters and believes every young person should be given the opportunity to achieve their dreams! Becky moved to Cornwall in 2015 and started working at Glynn House, she is currently SENDCo at Carrick APA and really enjoying working in an Alternative Provision setting!
Curriculum
Curriculum
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Key Stage 3
Students in a Key Stage 3 group will receive a full and varied curriculum including: English, Mathematics, Science, PSHE & Citizenship Art DT Food Technology Humanities PE including Outdoor Education. Some students will also have the opportunity to further enhance their curriculum by attending outside providers. Key stage 3 students will also have an opportunity to gain accreditation in some subjects including Sports Leaders Award, RYA sailing awards, NICAS climbing awards ranging from Foundation to Advanced Climber
Key Stage 4
Students in a Key Stage 4 groups will be progressing towards achieving various externally verified qualifications including: GCSE’s in English Literature and Language Mathematics Science Photography Art Design Technology Humanities PE Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 in English and Mathematics Jamie Oliver Home Cooking Skills Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications Preparation for Working Life Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate City and Guilds Level 1 qualifications in Construction and Motor Vehicle Studies, led by Truro College Sports Leaders Award supported by Cornwall Sports Partnership
Subject Areas
Subject Areas
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Newsletters & More
Newsletters & More
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Latest News
Latest News
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Guide for leaders in alternative provision (AP)
22nd May 2020
Attached is a guide for leaders in alternative provision (AP) which has been written by a number of us who lead trusts, provisions and networks across the country. We hoped it might be ...
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Academy Opening Update
18th May 2020
Last week the Government announced that the next phase of school reopening will begin from June 1st 2020 provided that it’s key tests are met. This marks a first tentative staging poi...
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Providing “life support“ during the COVID 19 pandemic - Wave Trust staff are thanked by pupils and families for helping them through the lockdown
7th May 2020
As parents, pupils and teachers across the country wait to hear when and how schools will officially re-open following the relaxation of lockdown restrictions, Wave is continuing to do w...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Academy Opening Information
20th April 2020
You may have seen some news reports suggesting that the Government had set a date for re-opening schools in England. This is not true. The Government has not yet made a decision on wh...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Educational Hubs Update
9th April 2020
Earlier this week we contacted all our parents and carers to determine the demand for opening educational hubs for vulnerable children and children of key workers. Although demand stil...
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