Community-Ed Academy believes in working holistically, using a child-centred approach; building trust, modelling appropriate behaviour and providing positive reinforcement to raise self-esteem, empowering our students to make the right choices
Hautbois House Residential Trip
This year we led an exciting two‑day residential trip to Hautbois House, opening the experience to the whole school so every student had the chance to take part. It was wonderful to see so many of our young people sign up, including several who had never been on a school residential before. For many, this was a first step into trying new activities, being away from home, and building independence in a supportive environment.
Across the two days, students took part in four instructor‑led activities: Paddle Boarding, Raft Building, Archery and Pioneering. With warm weather throughout, the water‑based sessions were especially popular, and it was brilliant to see students encouraging one another, working as a team and embracing new challenges. Alongside these, students also enjoyed the Grass Sledges, racing down the hills and laughing together in a way that captured the spirit of the trip—being outdoors, being active, and simply enjoying being young people.
We also recognised that a residential can feel like a big step for some students. A number chose to stay at school during the day instead, where they took part in a more flexible timetable of sports and in‑school activities. Others felt confident joining for just the daytime session at Hautbois House but preferred not to stay overnight. To make sure these students could still experience as much of the residential as possible, staff arranged transport at the end of the day so they could return home in the evening. This meant adapting plans, coordinating movements and supporting students individually, but it allowed more young people to take part in a way that felt right for them.
It was fantastic to have so many of our students involved and to see them engaging, participating and enjoying the opportunities offered. We are incredibly proud of how our students represented the school, supported each other, and embraced every opportunity. We are looking forward to our next adventure and giving our students opportunities explore what is out there, making memories and developing skills.
Our Values and Ethos
Welcome to Community-Ed Academy, where we champion a unique and vibrant learning environment tailored for young individuals aged between 11 and 16 years old. As an independent specialist school, we're dedicated to nurturing growth, encouraging curiosity, and creating a supportive atmosphere for our students and their families.
We look to work with our young people in a different way, such as understanding that traditional uniforms can be a barrier to learning for many students so we’ve chosen not to have a school uniform. This decision reflects our commitment to removing obstacles that may hinder a child’s educational journey, ensuring a more comfortable and inclusive environment for all.
We invite you to explore our website and explore all of the information it offers. Discover our core values, educational philosophy, and the detailed policies we've put in place to support both parents and students. You'll also learn about our school day and what we offer on a day to day basis. The students school day is scheduled from 9:30am to 2:30pm, designed to optimise our students learning and wellbeing.
Should you have any questions or wish to discuss further what Community-Ed Academy can offer, please feel free to reach out. Our contact details, including the school's phone number and email address, can be found at the bottom of the page.
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