Alison Ward

Head Teacher at Engage Academy: Nurturing inclusive learning communities.

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We remain deeply committed to nurturing and caring for our children and staff, ensuring they feel safe, respected and included.

With therapeutic support and targeted SEMH interventions, wellbeing isn’t extra work – it’s our foundation.

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Our CEO, Chris, commends Elements Academy for its community spirit and Reach Academy for a 30% rise in student leadership applications – a true testament to excellence and dedication this half-term.

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We are very impressed with how all of our pupils have settled into school after the summer. We have had a very busy few weeks of learning both indoors and outdoors! @EthosAcadTrust #nurture #semh

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We are really enjoying working with @AheadP_ship on the Growing Talent Greener Futures programme. So far we have joined in careers workshops and are designing our own green projects. We can't wait for the parent showcase in a few weeks! @EthosAcadTrust #SEMH #Careers #nurture

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Whales pupils had an amazing visit to the @MediaMuseum this week and can't wait to go back again! @EthosAcadTrust #science

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⭐️🌟 We are extremely happy with this ⬇️ 2 days so far this week and hoping for a third! Well done to all of our new pupils for settling in so quickly to full time education! 🌟⭐️@EthosAcadTrust #attendance #semh #nurture

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Whales class are excited to begin their Green Innovators projects after listening to some exciting visitors with different careers. They can’t wait to get inventing and invite them all back to judge their hard work! @EthosAcadTrust #sustainability @AheadP_ship

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I’m looking forward to reading the journals @myHappymind_ @EngageAcademyUK @EthosAcadTrust

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We are now a @myHappymind_ school! Pupils have really enjoyed their introduction to the brain and starting their journals. @EthosAcadTrust #SEMH #AlternativeProvision

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Lovely to return to Engage Academy and see some amazing work that has been produced for a pupil’s project. @EngageAcademyUK @EthosAcadTrust

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Outreach learning within KS3 supports Evolve students in accessing healthy outdoor activities, to support in student mental health and wellbeing.

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We are really pleased with our new Sensory Room, which was set up during the half-term holidays. It's proven very popular with the pupils so far!

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The sun is out and so are our bikes! This half term, mountain biking will be taking place weekly, for all groups. Keep up if you can!

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Amazing 3 months progress in handwriting for A! @EthosAcadTrust #semh #nurture

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Australia Day! Dolphins had a lovely time food tasting, identifying Australia on a map and researching animals native to Australia. ⁦@EngageAcademyUK⁩ ⁦@EthosAcadTrust⁩

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#Chinese new year we are all trimmed up ready for the year of the snake 🐍

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#chocolatecake this gorgeous cake was made by one of our year 10’s today 😋 👏

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#protecting our local woodland @WoodlandTrust @WakeExpress Our students made us very proud today, litter picking in the woodland next door. They filled lots of bags which were taken next door to @RECWakefield top job guys 👏🥶👍

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This blog delves into neurodiversity & championing difference, something we’re passionate about throughout our schools.
Written by our Director of Education, Ann-Marie Oliver it’s full of expert insights about how we can best support neurodiverse learners.
https://t.co/A4CW8yudv0