About
About
Stansfield Academy is an Alternative Provision Academy providing full time education for children from 4-16 years of age. We cover Central Devon including Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon and work closely with Devon County Council to ensure a swift transition both into and out of the Academy to minimise the impact of any transition on the learning of those young people.
Stansfield Academy's Full Opening Plan for 2020/2021 is available upon request.
Staff
Staff
Clare Barden
Executive Principal - Devon
Clare completed her Degree in London, and moved to Cornwall in 1992. She worked for a few years in a Secure Unit for adults with Severe Learning Disabilites in Falmouth, before completing her PGCE in London in 1996 and working at Pool School (now Academy) for 10 years. In 2007 she took up post as Deputy at Penwith AP Academy, before taking the post of Head at Restormel APA in February 2015. Clare became Principal at Penwith APA in April 2017. Clare is passionate about giving vulnerable young people every possible opportunity to succeed in life, striving for ways to help them academically, socially and emotionally. Her interests outside of work include playing saxophone and keyboards, walking, travelling, gardening, cooking…..and sleeping.
Emily Johnston
Head of School
Emily worked in mainstream primary schools for fifteen years teaching across all Key Stages including Early Years Foundation Stage. During this time she took the role of SENDCo and Key Stage One Leader. Alongside teaching, her main focus was working with individual children to support and develop their social, emotional and behavioural needs. Emily prides herself on building positive relationships with children to help them achieve their full potential. Emily joined Stansfield as the Learning and Standards Manager in Primary 2016 and is now the head of school.
Mo Hurley
Assistant Head of School
I qualified as a teacher in 2012 after serving 24 Years in the Royal Navy. My first educational job was as a volunteer mentor at a mainstream school before being taken on as a cover teacher. I did this for a couple of years and then taught ICT at the same school. I then decided to move in to Alternative Education and started at the Stansfield Academy in 2016 where I continued to teach ICT and then PSHE. In September 2019 I became the Assistant Head of School with responsibility for exams, data, careers and work experience amongst things. I am passionate about giving all of our learners the best that education can offer and always encourage them to never miss an opportunity!
Yasmin Trevelyan
Family Support Manager
Yasmin graduated in 2012 from the University of Plymouth with a Ba (Hons) Music Degree followed by a Secondary PGCE in Music Education. Yasmin has worked as a secondary school Music teacher for 4 years and then developed as an assistant Head of Year, Pastoral support and then did her Level 3 Safeguarding training and assisted with all Safeguarding at her previous employment. Yasmin believes that all students should be given equal opportunities to ensure success and self-fulfilment. When Yasmin is not working she loves spending time with her two young children and has a keen interest in horse riding, baking and walking.
Claire Treliving
SENCo
Claire gained her PGCE in History and PE at Exeter University in 2000. She spent seven years working in a secondary in Yeovil being Head of Year 11 for the final two years. Relocating to Devon Claire began at an outstanding KS3 PRU called Voyager as an outreach behaviour teacher to help reduce exclusions. Following the merge of the Devon PRU schools and the medical division, Claire continued to with students permanently excluded from school. Over the years Claire has seen many changes and carried out various roles but has been the SENCO for the last four years and has successfully gained the National SENCO Award with Plymouth University. Claire enjoys being the voice for students with special needs and is committed to make positive changes for all no matter the barriers.
Curriculum
Curriculum
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PRIMARY
At Stansfield Academy, our curriculum is based around the National Curriculum. Our Learning Journeys ensure that all themes are cohesive, relevant and that children make progress, whilst enjoying their learning. The learning is presented through half termly themes which are created to form Learning Journeys for the children. The themes of the Journeys have been selected to: • Meet the needs of the children • Cover the legal requirements of the National Curriculum • Inspire and excite the children to promote independent learning We believe that this gives us opportunities for flexibility and more individualised learning programmes. Through this design for learning, we aim to teach the children how to grow into positive, responsible and successful adults whilst developing knowledge and skills in order that they may achieve their full potential.
Subject Areas
Subject Areas
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Newsletters & More
Newsletters & More
Term Dates & Events
Downloadable Term Dates
Term Dates & Events
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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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