4 Organisation Structure The Academy is organised into Learning Villages based upon the following combinations of subjects: • Communications (English and world languages) • Maths and Computing • Humanities • Science and Technology (incorporating Business) • Arts and Sport Students move between the Learning Villages for their lessons to ensure they get the specialist teaching they need. If students require additional support, our Access department provides SEN support, language development, behaviour support, counselling and alternative curriculum provision. Timings of the Academy Day 8.40 Start of School Day for Students 8.40 - 9.10 Preparation Time – based in year group areas. 9.10 - 10.10 Period 1 10.10 - 11.30 Period 2 First Break 10.10 - 10.30 Year 9 & Sixth Form Second Break 10.40 - 11.00 Year 7 & Year 10 Third Break 11.10 - 11.30 Year 8 & Year 11 11.30 - 12.30 Period 3 - PCD 12.30 - 14.10 Period 4 First Lunch 12.30 - 13.00 Year 7 and Year 10 Second Lunch 13.05 - 13.35 Year 9 and Sixth Form Third Lunch 13.40 - 14.10 Year 8 and Year 11 14.10 - 15.10 Period 5 15.10 End of the School Day for all students Term Dates Autumn Term 2024 Staff Training Days - Monday 2nd September, Monday 4th November Term Starts - Tuesday 3rd September Half Term - Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November Term Ends - Friday 20th December Spring Term 2025 Staff Training Day - Monday 6th January Term Starts:Thursday 7th January Half Term - Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February Term Ends - Friday 4th April Summer Term 2025 Staff Training Day - Monday 21st July Term Starts - Tuesday 22nd April Half Term - Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May Term Ends - Friday 18th July 5th Training Day to be split across the year as twilight sessions The Academy operates a similar term structure to Bedford Borough Council schools. From time to time training days may vary. TERM DATES 2024-2025
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