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
Celebrating Success: Our Summer BBQ and Student-Led Fete
At Community-Ed Academy, we believe in celebrating success – not only academic progress but also the personal growth and resilience our students demonstrate every day. For some, this has been their first full year in education for a long time. Many have overcome significant barriers, including anxiety around school, and we’re incredibly proud of the determination they’ve shown in engaging fully with learning and school life.
Our end-of-year Summer BBQ is a highlight of the school calendar and a chance to bring everyone together – students, staff, parents, carers, and the professionals who’ve supported us throughout the year. It’s a day filled with pride, celebration, and connection. It’s especially rewarding to see students take real ownership of their school, proudly showing their families around and sharing in the year’s achievements and work on display.
This year’s event was made even more special by our student-led Summer Fete. As part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, students planned, organised and ran their own stalls. These included games, raffles, food, a car washing stall, and a very popular “Soak the PE Teacher” stand. Each activity charged a small fee, and all proceeds – over £250 – were donated to the James Paget Hospital. This not only helped students work towards their award but also gave them a real sense of purpose, showing how their efforts can make a meaningful difference to the wider community.
Events like this are vital. They provide opportunities for parents and carers to be part of the school journey, to celebrate student success, and to talk with staff about what’s worked well and how we can build on it. Most of all, they bring our community together in a shared celebration of effort, growth, and achievement.
We look forward to continuing these traditions next year and to finding new ways to recognise and support the progress of every student.
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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