Jenny Betts

Proud Secondary Principal, Future Leader cohort 17, parent and completely biased about the successes of my students, views my own.

[The Sutton Trust @suttontrust]

🔎 How well do secondary schools represent their local community, including pupils on free school meals and those with SEND?

Our interactive map - which features insights on the socio-economic makeup of school intakes - has been updated to include data on their SEND cohorts.

[Vic Goddard @vicgoddard]

@educationgovuk “it’s about building an inclusive system where all children are valued and education staff are not punished for choosing to serve a disadvantaged community.” Ofsted “we’ll see about that”

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

Tell me again Ofsted that this framework isn’t biased against schools in disadvantaged areas

[Tes magazine @tes]

The uneven spread of pupils with SEND is putting 'significant pressure' on inclusive schools, warns a report by @TheNFER
https://t.co/6a0ocTjElx

[Peter Atherton @DataEducator]

21 out of well over 1000 schools by the way that have cohorts of 20%+ disadvantaged white British: https://t.co/IFCn5qNkn9

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

Year 7 Tutor Evening – Thursday 2rd October, 4–6pm at Colchester Academy.
Meet your child’s Form Tutor to talk about their progress, well-being, and how they’re settling in. A valuable opportunity to connect and support their journey at school. #resilience #excellence #respect

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

🌟 At Colchester Academy, learning goes beyond the classroom. Encourage your child to get involved in our wide range of extra-curricular activities! #resilience #excellence #respect

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

💡 Want to see what makes our school special? Join us for our Year 6 Open Evening on September 25th, 2025! Discover how we nurture resilience, excellence and respect. Meet our staff, hear from students, and explore the exciting opportunities ahead. #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

💡 Curious about life at our school? Come to our Year 6 Open Evening on September 25th, 2025! Experience how we build resilience, excellence and respect every day. Speak with staff, hear from students, and discover the opportunities that await. #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

📅 Mark your calendar! September 25th, 2025 is our Year 6 Open Evening. Learn how we embed resilience, excellence and respect into everything we do. Meet staff, connect with students, and see why our school is the perfect next step. #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

📢 Year 11 Period 6 starts w/c 15 Sept, 3–4pm until June 2026.
Tue: Comp Sci, Digital IT, English, History.
Wed: Business, Child Dev, Health & Social Care, Science, Sport.
Thu: Art/Tech, Geography, Maths, Music & Drama, Spanish.

👉 Check your email for details. #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

🌟 Join us on September 25th, 2025 for our Year 6 Open Evening! See how resilience, excellence and respect shape daily life at our school. Chat with staff, hear student stories, and experience the vibrant community we’re so proud of. #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

📢 Exciting opportunity at Colchester Academy: we have a vacancy for a Deputy SENDCO.

If you’re passionate about inclusive education, take a look here 👉 https://t.co/58nEcPtNJz

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

📚 Our new Year 7 Homework Programme has launched! Each student will receive a Knowledge Organiser at home, with weekly self-quiz tasks set on Arbor. Families play a vital role in supporting these study habits - please check your inbox. #resilience

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

🎉 Save the date! Our Year 6 Open Evening is on September 25th, 2025. Discover how we build resilience, excellence and respect in our students, giving them the skills to succeed. Talk with staff, hear from students, and see what makes our school special. #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

✨ Join us for our Year 6 Open Evening on September 25th, 2025! Learn how we nurture resilience, excellence and respect in every student, preparing them to thrive in school and beyond. Meet our dedicated staff and brilliant students—we can’t wait to welcome you! #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

Join us for our Year 6 Open Evening on September 25th, 2025! 🎉 Discover how we foster resilience, excelllence and respect with our students, empowering them to face challenges with confidence and strength. Speak to our staff and students. We can't wait to see you! #excellence

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

Wonderful to welcome Pam Cox & Elizabeth Alake Akinyemi to Colchester Academy today! A treat to showcase our students, vibrant education, character growth & values of Resilience, Excellence & Respect - plus volunteering, community work & life skills. #ActiveCitizenship

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

After a brilliant start with Y7s yesterday, it’s great to have all students back at 100% attendance! 🌟 Praise Points now link to our core values, and detentions have been streamlined. Please check your email for more information #resilience #excellence #respect

[Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad]

🎉 Non-Uniform Day – Fri 18 July!
Students can wear their own clothes on the final day of term.

💷 A voluntary £1 donation is encouraged – all proceeds will support local charities doing amazing work in our community.

Please check your inbox #respect