1 prospective parents, carersOpen Morning 2016 A warm welcome to our prospective parents, carers and students

2 Our Shared Vision The Brittons Academy is at the heart of the local community providing high quality learning for all. Our vibrant, caring and innovative learning environment is underpinned by high expectations and high aspirations. Our moral purpose is to make a difference to the life chances of every student attending the Academy. Whatever the starting point or personal circumstances, we believe that every learner can and will achieve success. Our aim is to fully prepare each student for their adult life by equipping them with the skills, attributes, values and qualifications necessary to be highly successful adults.

3 Our Pledge to Parents and StudentsThe Brittons Academy’s moral purpose is to make a difference to the life chances of every student. We will do this by: Maximizing achievement Opening doors of opportunity Unlocking Potential Opportunities to shine and excel – developing a growth mindset Becoming valued citizens A valued member of the community – respect and responsibility Ensuring their health and well-being Making good healthy life choices Developing skills for lifelong success – building learning power The skills and attributes for a successful adult life - PRIDE

4 1. MaximiSing AchievementOpening doors of opportunity

5 Progress made by Year 11 2014 2015 2016 Best ever progress made by a year group at Brittons

6 Average GCSE Grade for Year 11Best ever average grade for a year group at Brittons

7 Students Who Shone - ProgressJay Imbunde (2.8) Ellie Tobin (2.5) Vicky Tanimomo (2.1) Merrely Hondi (2.0) Stacy Aluebhoselse (1.9) Tahiyya Chowdhury (1.9) Cristian Belmiro (1.7) Aljena Vassiljeva (1.6) Selma Mert (1.6) Emma Ireo (1.6) Edi Salihu (1.5) Samantha Taylor (1.5) Jamie Lacy (1.4) Foyez Jitu (1.4) Shannon Law (1.4) Jack Alexander (1.3) Vinel Maisurya (1.2) Suzan Yetismis (1.1) Harley Jones (1.1) Riyad Hacib (1.1) Rajesh Jasal (1.0)

8 Students Who Shone - AttainmentJamie Lacy (A*) Bepul Shahab (A*) Abbie Maulkerson (A*) Suzan Yetismis (A*) Vinel Maisurya (A*) Samantha Tayler (A) Emma Howard (A) Daniel Agyei (A) Tahiyya Chowdhury (A) Ideal Buzoku (A) Thema Archer (A) Edi Salihu (A) Selma Mert (A) Vicky Tanimomo (A) Ellie Tobin (A) Jack Seear (A) Amy Mulholland (A) Jay Wara (A)

9 Accelerating Achievement5 Fundamental Strands of Development: An appropriate curriculum High quality teaching and learning Strong culture of learning Outstanding leadership Tracking student progress and appropriate intervention

10 Opportunities to shine and excel by developing a growth mindset2. Unlocking Potential Opportunities to shine and excel by developing a growth mindset

11 Unlocking Potential Developing a growth mindset Most ableIndustrial standard technology and facilities Extra-curricular opportunities: Clubs and activities Trips Rewarding success Partnerships for learning: Empower Learning Academy Trust Primary schools Colleges and Universities

12 Supporting Your Child’s LearningPersonalised support and intervention ‘Every student known, every student supported every student making progress’ Four Houses Small Learning Families All learners have an Individual Learning Plan Regular mentoring Directors of Learning Support & Guidance Manager Shakespeare House Westwood House Moore House Mandela House

13 Potential Being UnlockedCounty and borough honours in cross country football, cricket, athletics and rugby Highly acclaimed music and drama productions – The Crucible, Lord of the Flies Alice in Wonderland and the music performance Students performing at local and London theatres Winning over 10 national art competitions including the Fourth Plinth, Transport for London, Tour De France and Star Bronze Year 11 winning an international art competition with BMW and a trip to Berlin with his family Year 10 students winning an international Languages competition and a free trip to Paris A Year 11 girl winning a national award for her outstanding GCSE results A Year 11 girl part of a world champion karate team Annual winners of the Jack Petchey Award Jack Petchey Award winners 2015

14 To be a highly valued member of the community3. A Valued Citizen To be a highly valued member of the community

15 A Valued Citizen The Brittons ethos – pride, belonging and a strong sense of community Core values of respect and responsibility Citizenship in the School of Social Sciences curriculum Leadership opportunities: Prefects Peer Educators Student Council House Captains Learning Families Houses - service to others

16 Making good healthy life choices4. Health and Well- Being Making good healthy life choices

17 Health and Well-Being Physical health: Social health: Mental health:Physical activity Eating healthily Making good life choices Social health: Houses and Learning Families Peer Educators Mental health: Wraparound care Support and Guidance Managers Family counsellor

18 5. Building Learning PowerThe skills and attributes for a successful adult life

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20 Building Learning Power - PRIDEIndependence: Evaluating/ Analysing Self-management Problem solving Discovery: Exploration Questioning Creativity Enthusiasm: Passion Competitiveness Risk taking Preparing your child to be successful in a rapidly changing world: Perseverance: Determination Problem solving Improving Respect: Empathy/listening Teamwork Leadership

21 What Can We Offer Your Child?Highly committed and dedicated staff A safe and friendly learning environment Fantastic facilities High quality support and guidance for every student An Academy that values learning and celebrates success and achievement A rapidly improving school An Academy that is moving forward and forward thinking An Academy that will make a difference to his or her life chances

22 A Personal Invitation…Please take time to come and visit us during the working day all next week: 9.50 am 12.10 pm 2.00 pm (except Wednesday – each slot is 20 minutes earlier) You will be more than welcome