Pupil Welcome

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Welcome Message for Students

If I could grant you three wishes for your life, what would they be and what would it take to turn those dreams into reality?

What do you want to be? Why can’t you?

What would you like to have in life?  Who says you can’t have it?

Where would you like to go?  What’s stopping you?

Forget everything you already know about school so far – at The Raise Academy we will help you reach your potential by teaching you in small groups, in a safe, supportive atmosphere.  Our teachers and support staff will really get to know you as a person and will make sure you are happy, feel understood and make learning fun and exciting in a way that best supports you and your needs.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our school community.

Paul Eager, Executive Headteacher

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What can I expect from the Raise Academy?

The Raise Academy provides a safe space for you to learn and develop educationally, but you will also be supported to develop skills in order to manage your social and emotional needs. The staff will be there to support you and your family through your school life. You can expect respect, care and patience from our staff.

We at The Raise Academy are keen to create a ‘family’. The Raise Academy family, will ensure that the people around you are aware of your needs and will do all they can to meet those needs within a nurturing environment. Our culture and ethos is built around mutual respect, authentic relationships and we will be adaptive to your individual needs!

Although we are keen for you to achieve the best possible outcomes and as many qualifications as possible we recognise this cannot be done until you feel safe, happy and settled within your new school.

Our school day will aim to provide a balance of academic subjects alongside those that will boost wellbeing and offer the opportunity to develop practical skills that will boost confidence and prepare you for the outside world.

Year Groups?

Offering places for students Year 7 up to Year 11.

Class sizes?

We only have small class sizes. Each class has a maximum of 8 students with two members of staff.

Uniform?

The Raise Academy expects that students wear our school T-shirt. However, the rest of the dress code is quite flexible and encourages individuality and identity.

Our aim

We:

Inspire children to develop a sense of awe, wonder and curiosity

Raise children’s aspirations, both academically and socially

Make sure children build a strong sense of independence and to be resilient to the trials and troubles of life

Inspire children’s minds and get them to think outside of the box with creativity

Give children motivation and purpose, so that they move toward, believing their dream is possible

Provide a safe and secure environment, where everyone can learn, staffed with patient, understanding and trusted adults who show respect and empathy