Calendar of Events
There will be key events which will occur throughout the year leading up to your child arriving at the Academy. To keep up to date with the latest dates and events click here
Structure of the Day
We ensure that our students make the most of their one chance to achieve their full potential and gain the excellent results that they are capable of. Not only do we offer an exciting range of learning experiences, we also make sure that our students are academically and emotionally prepared for their future by being challenged to think for themselves, take part in academy decision-making and be self-motivated to do the very best that they can.
Our students are encouraged to recognise their own achievements and explore how they can build on these to make exceptional progress. We celebrate student successes and continue to develop our students’ skills in teamwork, independence and leadership – the skills that will ensure that they grow in confidence and are prepared for successful future careers. We see each student as an individual and seek to give them an education that best suits both their abilities and their interests.
Bedford Academy students benefit from increased teaching time through longer Academy weeks and one hour and fifty-five minute lesson slots; we believe that lengthened lessons positively enhances the available learning time for our students. Click here for more information.
Enrichment
A key part of your child’s learning process; Enrichment develops your child’s learning through interesting additional subjects and extracurricular activity. Students are encouraged to take part in as wide a variety of enrichment activities as possible beyond the compulsory once a week commitment. To keep up to date with the latest information and events click here.
Assessment
The Academy will use a number of methods to keep parents/carers informed of student academic progress and how they can assist with study support. If you would like more information on this please click here.
Student Report Card
Parents will receive a short report card providing a regular update on students’ progress and an indication of the student’s working level or grade. Parents will receive these updates on:
- 16th October 2011
- 11th December 2011
- 5th February 2012
- 25th March 2012
- 27th May 2012
- 24th June 2012
Target Setting Days
A day will be allocated for parents/carers to meet with tutors to discuss student targets for the academic year; this will then be followed by a target review day at the end of the year:
- Target Setting Day 3rd October 2011
- Target Review Day 26th June 2012
Mock Exam Weeks
For key stage 4 and 5, there will be mock exam periods running. There will be more details to follow
For Year 11 and 6th Form students, there will be bespoke Exam Preparation Sessions for parents:
- Year 12 & 13 Parents' Evening 16th November 2011
- Year 11 Exam Preparation Evening 17th March 2012
For more information on the Academy for parents please click here