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Manchester Settlement is a registered charity established in 1895 by the University of Manchester. We aim to help, support and empower people in our local communities to achieve, be active citizens, and improve their lives. We focus our efforts on working with young people, enabling them to contribute positively to their wider communities. The trustees of Manchester Settlement follow best practice guidelines provided by the Charity Commission in ensuring their governance of the charity is appropriate. A Manchester Settlement we have several policies to ensure our provisions and service is delivered to the benefit of the user. With these policies both Manchester Settlement staff and visitors can ensure the very best outcome. Manchester Settlement runs Education programs for young people aged 14-16 who are not reaching their full potential in mainstream school. Since 2002 we have delivered a successful education provision aimed at re-integrating young people back into mainstream school or further education. We work in partnership with Greater Manchester high schools. The under 16s education program is inspected by OFSTED. Manchester Settlement is a provider of Young people’s Supported Housing over 3 projects. First Key Homes and Young Peoples Housing Project, offer accommodation and intensive support of on average 3 hours a week to LAC, Care Leavers, and single homeless persons with support needs. Our new service Next Step housing provides a step-down service bridging the gap for care leavers from supported housing and living independently. Young people aged 16-24 can be referred to Manchester Settlement via various agencies working with the young person. Manchester Settlement offers an individually tailored package of support which includes help with budgeting, form filling, claiming benefits, introduction to facilities and services, how to be a good neighbor and live independently and successfully in the community. In this time, our dedicated and experienced support staff, intensively support young people around budgeting, paying bills, accessing education, employment, and training. Our main aim is to get our young people moved on living in the community independently. We do this by working around 5 areas of the young people’s lives supporting them to be healthy, be safe, make a positive contribution, enjoy life achieving their goals, and maintain economic wellbeing. Firstly we have 5 terraced houses where 3 young people have their bedrooms and share a bathroom kitchen and living space. These were derelict homes in the Openshaw area that Manchester Settlement renovated to a high standard supported by the Homes and Community Agency. These homes are used as part of the First key Homes project. Secondly, we have 8 individual flats in the Openshaw area managed in partnership with Mosscare St Vincent Homes. This includes your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living space. These 8 flats are the accommodation for both our Housing Related Support and Next Steps projects. The settlement movement was a reformist social movement established around Universities in the 1880s, to get the rich and the poor of society to live closer together in an interdependent community. The Manchester Settlement was established by the University of Manchester in 1895 as the first UK University Settlement outside of London. Manchester Settlement continued in this vein and across several sites, most significantly operating from the Roundhouse building, as sketched by LS Lowry in 1930. The activities of the Manchester University Settlement ebbed and flowed throughout the 20th century, however, they all focussed upon supporting poorer residents through education and activities to promote what we would now determine to be social mobility. Modern times saw the trustees of the University Settlement break the formal link with the university to become Manchester Settlement in response to changing priorities at the university. Manchester Settlement was established with a board of trustees from a range of key organizations, including the university. The charitable objectives were updated and a strategic direction was agreed. In 2009 the trustees were delighted to open the doors to The New Roundhouse in Openshaw an area of East Manchester subject to many years of economic and social regression. The New Roundhouse was a £2.2m bespoke build based upon the needs of a partnership of organizations. Manchester Settlement as the anchor organization, The Manchester College, and a housing association – Mosscare. Manchester Settlement continues to develop as a charity committed to impacting upon poverty and the effects of poverty through education and community development. In 2015 a new Chief Executive Adrian Ball was appointed to develop and implement a strategy for the next decade in the Settlement’s history. View full school

Manchester Creative Studio is an employer-led ‘studio school’. We provide young people aged 14-19 with the skills and knowledge they need for a career in the creative and digital industries. The term studio school comes from the renaissance studio schools, where renaissance masters would bring students into their studios to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation. Studio Schools are a new type of state school for 14-19-year-olds which have been developed to address the increasing gap between what young people require to succeed in life and the skills and knowledge that the current education system provides. Studio Schools pioneer an innovative new approach to learning with a focus on teaching through enterprise projects, personalization, and real work. They take a very old idea – that many of us learn best when doing real work in teams – and apply it to new 21st Century schools. We understand that choosing a new school to continue your creative career can be daunting and we want to make sure this is the right choice for you. The studio school model has been developed in partnership with local and national employers who need future employees to fill the current skills gap. We will help you to develop the necessary skill set to start work in the creative industries at the end of your time with us. However, extensive research shows that equipping young people with employability skills alone is not enough. In a competitive and uncertain world, young people also need to think creatively, build resilience and be able to respond effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. The evidence suggests that embedding creativity and an ability to respond successfully to change is vital if the UK is to compete in an increasingly globalized service economy. These are sometimes loaned to students at critical times during their course. Our digital devices include a Microsoft Surface machine, Macbook, Canon DSLR camera, Tripods, Video recording equipment, and much more. The loan of these items depends upon your course of study. Even the sketchbooks and ordinary everyday textbooks students use have been specifically designed for use in the school. For students who study at Manchester Creative Studio in Key Stage 4, qualifications gained include all of the core GCSE qualifications you would find at a traditional school, in addition to specialist GCSEs and industry-recognized qualifications in the creative and digital industry. Our popular Level 3 courses, Media - Games Design, Graphic Design, and Media - Film & TV. Personal coaches support the learners using the CREATE framework and ensure each student receives appropriate support. We believe that as well as gaining qualifications, young people need to be encouraged to think creatively, build resilience and be able to respond effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. All students have an individual learning plan supported by dedicated learning coaches and a specialist personal coach. The learning coaches monitor, track and support subject-specific learning and achievement, they agree on the appropriate program and level for each student. The CREATE skills framework has been designed specifically for Studio Schools to ensure students develop a wide range of employability and life skills whilst in education. Through CREATE, students follow a personalized curriculum that meets their individual needs and aspirations, developing transferable skills ready for employment. Our coaches support students throughout their time at MCStudio and ensure that CREATE underpins every element of their journey with us. Coaches play a central role in students’ personal and academic development, setting targets and encouraging and tracking progress. The governors play a very important role in ensuring MCS is following the vision and ethos set out when we opened in 2014. Their expertise and knowledge are invaluable in molding the creative professionals of the future. The Full Governing Body meets at least every term. The three core strategic governance functions set out in the DfE School Governance Handbook are: ensuring clarity of vision, medicine ethos, and strategic direction holding the principal to account for the performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of its staff and overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. Governors take on specific responsibilities and work with the senior leadership team to monitor and raise standards. The Governing Body has the full range of skills and experience to fulfill its responsibilities. This includes people who are appointed for their particular expertise, parents, and staff. All governors give their time voluntarily and work very closely with the Principal and the staff at the school. View full school

We aim to create a caring and warm atmosphere within which pupils can develop their full potential. Through the teaching and practice of Islam, in the light of the Quran and Sunnah, we aim to develop a love for Allah (SWT) and confidence in their identity as young British Muslims. By providing stimulating and differentiated work, setting tasks and goals that are achievable to all, we aim to acknowledge and actively encourage all abilities within the school. Our target is to continuously assess and positively reward the effort and progress made by our pupils. We have high expectations of our pupils not only in academic excellence but also in standards of behavior, appearance, and character, both inside and outside the school. We aim to equip our pupils with skills to face the challenges of today’s changing world by encouraging communication, personal growth, and confidence at all levels. In 1993, a group of Muslims set about establishing a playgroup that would cater to the needs of young British Muslim children. Following on from the success of the playgroup and the growing demand for a high-quality Primary Education within an Islamic context, the Manchester Islamic Educational Trust was formed in 1994 and set about establishing the first Muslim Primary School in Manchester. Alhamdulillah, 23 years later, with the support of the parents and wider community the school is flourishing. MMPS is a fully Independent Primary School that caters to children aged 3 to 11 years old. The school is DfE registered, follows the National Curriculum and alongside this, it offers lessons in Quran, Arabic, French, and Urdu. We are supported by highly skilled staff with a wealth of teaching experience and a passion for education, along with dedicated and supportive parents. Together we have established a cohesive team and a determination to prepare our children for life as citizens of our society. Our high standards and academic success were recognized by OFSTED during our last full inspection. Further the results from MMPS KS2 test results speak for themselves and continue to be well above the national standard. At MMPS, we encourage all potential parents to visit the school as this will assist with the decision-making process. Should a place become available, parents will be contacted and pupils will be invited to spend part of the day in school and undertake an assessment. Pupils are assessed in areas of literacy and numeracy, including reading comprehension, spelling, and story writing. Pupils will also have the opportunity to sample school life and meet potential classmates. If your child is successful, a formal offer of a place will be made by the Head Teacher. Should a place become available, parents will be contacted and pupils will be invited to spend part of the day in school and undertake an assessment. Pupils are assessed in areas of literacy and numeracy, including reading comprehension, spelling, and story writing. Pupils will also have the opportunity to sample school life and meet potential classmates. If your child is successful, a formal offer of a place will be made by the Head Teacher. Our curriculum is designed to nurture pupils of all abilities to develop a life-long love of learning and realize and achieve their real potential. Following the national curriculum, teaching staff carefully tailor learning to meet the needs of individual pupils. The Foundation Stage applies to children from three years of age to the end of the Reception year. Compulsory schooling begins at the start of the term after a child’s fifth birthday. The Foundation Stage is important in its own right, in preparing children for Year I and later schooling. The Early Learning Goals set out what is expected of most children by the end of the Foundation Stage. The Foundation Stage applies to children from three years of age to the end of the Reception year. Compulsory schooling begins at the start of the term after a child’s fifth birthday. The Foundation Stage is important in its own right, in preparing children for Year I and later schooling. The Early Learning Goals set out what is expected of most children by the end of the Foundation Stage. At MMPS we are committed to the holistic development of our pupils and value the importance of providing our pupils with a whole array of experiences. Our extra-curricular activity program provides pupils with the opportunities to try their hand at a variety of different activities and take learning beyond the curriculum. There is an after-school Quran club that runs four days per week. The club is run by the school and the Quran lessons are taught by qualified Quran teachers. The club is open to all children from Reception onwards. View full school

An outstanding school situated in the heart of Manchester. Since 1991 the Manchester Islamic Educational Trust has been serving the needs of the Muslim community to provide outstanding Islamic education and academic education in a caring and nurturing environment. We at MIHSG believe that our daughters are the passport to our future, and we all have a responsibility to develop young British Muslims who are proud of their identity and go on to serve their local communities. We at Manchester Islamic High School for Girls demand academic excellence. We believe in the importance of education being delivered to our daughters in a warm, safe, and Islamic environment. We strive because we believe our daughters deserve to receive the best education, giving them the skills to flourish beyond the classroom and develop into strong Muslimahs that will benefit the Ummah and wider society. Manchester Islamic High School for Girls is an all-girls Islamic Independent school set in Chorlton, Greater Manchester. The school delivers Islamic Education and the National Curriculum within a caring and nurturing environment, following an Islamic ethos and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Manchester Islamic High School for Girls is a high achieving independent all-girls Islamic secondary school catering for the 11-16 age range in central Manchester. The school has been running for over 20 years, under the Manchester Islamic Education Trust in coordination with Manchester Muslim Preparatory School and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys. We believe that we at MIHSG provide the girls with the best balance of Islamic and academic education to allow them to be successful in the akhirah as well as the Dunya. Pupils at MIHSG develop into strong, independent Muslim women who are confident in living in Britain with their Muslim identity. When completing the Common Application Form (CAF), received from your Local Education Authority it is not necessary to list MIHSG as one of your choices, as we an independent school. As the school cannot guarantee a place, it is very important that you also apply to other schools in your area. The school receives a huge volume of application forms, for 50 places that are available in Year 7. Parents should be aware that places are not guaranteed and are based on your daughter's entrance exam results and an interview with the Headteacher. Students are not allocated places under the distance criteria. In this way, a chance of being educated at MIHSG is still offered to pupils who may live further afield and in neighboring local authority areas. Siblings at any of the three schools run by Manchester Islamic Educational Trust are given priority .i.e. Manchester Muslim Preparatory School and Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys. Siblings are considered to be full brothers or sisters who will be living permanently with them at the same address. Reserve List The school will hold a waiting list for applicants who have been successful in the assessment process but have not been offered a place. If a place becomes available, places will be allocated from this reserve list that has been vacated and strictly in order of the admissions criteria. Parents wishing to admit their daughters at MIHSG in others year groups (8 10) should follow the standard application process and complete a registration form. Year 10 admissions only take place in the Autumn term, in exceptional circumstances we would offer places during the year. MIHSG does not admit pupils in Year 11. Alhamdulillah, through the grace of Allah along with the support of the parents and the local community, Manchester Islamic High School for Girls has been able to make great strides over the past 20 years. We at MIHSG believe that a strong relationship between the school and the parents is the key to success. We understand and appreciate that we both want the best for our daughters, therefore by giving parents a platform and a voice we can work together. Parents are welcome to visit the school and speak to their daughter's teachers. Every year group will have at least one parents evening a year, in Year 10 there is an additional Consultation Evening to discuss the GCSE options your daughter is taking and parents of daughters in Year 9 have the opportunity to also attend an Options Evening. Our school takes numerous opportunities to actively promote British Values through collective worship and whole school systems and structures such as electing and running our School Council. We also actively promote British values by ensuring that our curriculum planning and delivery includes real opportunities for exploring these values. The school does, though a wide range of activities, secure such standards and uses strategies within the National Curriculum and beyond to secure such outcomes for pupils. View full school

Manchester High School for Girls offers students a vibrant atmosphere and a strong sense of community. In such a supportive environment, each girl feels happy, cared for, and valued as an individual. We know how to foster these qualities and how to educate girls we have been doing both since 1874. We teach our girls to aim high, to take risks, and to see that learning is a reward in itself, not just a means to pass examinations. We build confidence and character, qualities girls need just as much now as they did at our foundation. From the Pankhurst sisters who fought to give women the vote, to Edith Hesling - the first female barrister called to the bar at Gray’s Inn - we have a long and proud history of educating women who have changed the world. This pioneering spirit still prevails today. Manchester High has a vibrant, stimulating environment where our girls are inspired to aim high and attain some of the best public examination results in the country. Our school is happy and harmonious and committed to providing a balanced education that nurtures and supports each girl’s individual needs and abilities. Artistic and sporting talents are fostered, and each girl has the opportunity to find something she enjoys participating in, whatever her level of ability. The School provides the foundation for bright futures, helping girls to develop the skills, qualities, and values that will enable them to flourish. Our girls leave Manchester High as well-educated, confident young women, equipped to enter the next stage of their lives, pursue diverse and fulfilling careers and make a positive contribution to society. Manchester High School for Girls operates an equality policy and all girls are considered on merit. The information on this website is a summary of our admissions policy for entrants. Full policies for the Prep, Senior School, and Sixth Form are available on request from the Registrar. A systematic phonic-based approach to reading and writing is introduced within the first week at school. For entry into the Reception class at age four-plus, girls are invited into school for an assessment, during which they work on a one-to-one basis with a teacher, as well as socializing in small groups with girls of a similar age. In this informal and friendly atmosphere, they take part in a series of activities and tasks, which establish whether they would settle happily into our school environment. Applicants for admission at age five plus are invited to visit the School and join their peers during lessons, as well as spending time individually with the teacher. The girls are expected to read to the teacher and their ability in English and Mathematics is assessed. A school report is requested from the Head Teacher of the applicant’s present school. Girls applying into Key Stage 2 are required to sit an entrance test. Applicants are tested in Mathematics and English and there is problem solving and cognitive ability tests. Papers set in previous examinations are not published, as the form may vary from year to year. Guidelines indicating the kind of work applicants are expected to be familiar with are sent to parents on receipt of a completed registration form. A school report is requested from the Head Teacher of the applicant’s present school. Manchester High School for Girls is an academically selective school and, as such, sets its entrance examination. Applicants for entry into Year 7 are examined in Mathematics, Essay Writing, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Our Sixth Form students experience an A-level program that best suits their interests and aspirations. Manchester High School for Girls has a very successful Sixth Form. Each year, we welcome new students who choose to join the school for its high academic standards, excellent results, and enriching extra-curricular program. Our students consistently achieve amongst the top results in public examinations nationally. Students are challenged to reach their full potential and encouraged to take responsibility for their own academic and personal development. Sixth Formers enjoy learning in their study center they benefit from expert teaching in small groups and have the space and support they need to develop as learners and as individuals. Our girls benefit from the most advanced learning resources and enjoy using the latest technology to support their studies. We are committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures and supports each girl’s individual needs and abilities. Girls are ambitious and motivated to achieve at the very highest level and consistently attain some of the best public examination results in the country. View full school

Manchester Health Academy is the first choice secondary school for a growing number of local students. It is a wonderful environment in which your child will learn and thrive: a community of students, staff, parents, and governors with these common goals – Excellence, Aspiration, Leadership, and Success for All. The Academy is committed to creating a learning environment that values students’ different skills and attributes and develops happy, healthy, and successful individuals regardless of their starting point. At Manchester Health Academy we aim to ensure that our students leave the Academy with high aspirations and are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to achieve in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment. As Principal I will fully support this vision. The staff and students of the Academy are an amazing group of people, and it is my pleasure to lead this great organization forward. At Manchester Health Academy we aim to ensure that our students leave the Academy with high aspirations and are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors to achieve in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment. The Local Authority does not operate a feeder primary model for admissions and any Manchester child may apply to any of its schools. The Local Authority gives priority to Manchester children ahead of non-Manchester residents for places in Manchester schools. The application process is through the Local Authority Admissions Service. The Manchester Academies, together with Manchester Community and Voluntary Aided schools are fully committed to the delivery of the best possible education for ALL Manchester children and are fully supportive of the Local Authorities admissions policy. Our sponsors are the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), with co-sponsorship from Manchester City Council. Together, we deliver a unique learning experience at the forefront of Secondary and Sixth Form Education. The Academy endorses the principle of access to a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum where British values are promoted and providing equal opportunities for all students. Here at Manchester Health Academy, we view leadership as extremely important. Our leaders are people who engender trust, confidence, and respect who can communicate a vision and inspire others, and most importantly, who can make others want to follow them and influence the course of their actions – people who “make things happen”. Our unique Health Specialism is central to Manchester Health Academy. We work closely with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, our lead sponsor, to provide opportunities, raise aspirations, inspire and promote good health and wellbeing for students across the Academy. The Academy curriculum seeks to meet the learning needs of students so that they may fulfill their potential whilst offering them preparation for adult life in modern Britain. The Academy endorses the principle of access to a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum where British values are promoted and providing equal opportunities for all students. To this end, the curriculum presents relevant opportunities for students to develop personal values and a wide range of knowledge and skills. The participation of students, irrespective of ability and starting point within and beyond the classroom is highly valued. Importance is placed on the guidance and counseling of students as they progress through the curriculum and Academy life. As Health is our specialism, students have one lesson a week during which they learn about issues which are important to their health and well-being. This might be about keeping themselves safe, drugs and alcohol education, sex and relationship education, or first aid delivered by the ORCS team from Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As part of these sessions, we have the support of several outside agencies who will come in and carry out workshops. Students are also involved in Healthy Schools projects such as Health Promotion campaigns. Students in all years and staff also get involved in our biannual Health Days, one of which features the Summer Health Walk. Our Sixth Form is a vibrant community that prides itself on an inclusive and positive approach to personal development. As well as BTEC courses to choose from, there is also a wide variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities with which you can become involved. We have high expectations of our students and look for prospective students who have good attendance, punctuality and behavior records, and a positive work ethic. We have made the conscious decision to run only vocational courses and continue with the high standards we have set over the five years since we opened. Life is about much more than academic success. We pride ourselves on the opportunities that we offer all our students – developing skills required to lead to successful adult life. We maintain our Healthy Schools Award by working with key lead practitioners from Healthy Schools, Manchester. View full school

The MEA Curriculum – what we teach our students – has been completely redesigned in 2015-16 to meet the needs of the new, demanding GCSEs being introduced from 2016-17. Our processes of ‘Know It/Show It and Big Test’ are supporting our students to develop independent learning skills, knowledge, and performing under exam conditions. We have ambitious curriculum plans for all our students, from high ability E-Bacc students who will go to University to those students who will need more individual support to excel. Our vision is ‘A fantastic future for all our students. What does this future look like? Academic success is vital to this and our excellent results demonstrate our ambition for our students. Excellent examination grades are the foundation for a future where students can shape their own careened our success demonstrates how much the young people of Wythenshawe share this ambition. Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) is publicly funded so it is free for your child to attend, but as an Academy, we use o, ur freedoms to shape a curriculum and a school experience that is tailor tailor-made for our students’ development into well-rounded young people. We are supported by lead sponsor Manchester Airport and co-sponsors Wythenshawe Community Housing Group and Manchester City Council these organizations all help to shape the ethos of the academy and build a bridge between education and business which will bring careers and prosperity not just to your children, but the community as a whole. Our curriculum is an academic one, we offer and excel in all the subjects contained in the ‘English Baccalaureate’ suite of qualifications – English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages as well as a host of other exciting qualifications. Our 6th Form provision is vocational – offering students a chance to specialize in a particular professional qualification and also study business skills. We set high expectations and all of our students have to buy into our ethos of hard work and personal growth so that they can thrive both at MEA and in their future lives. Our values are based on the British Cultural values of tolerance, openness, and inclusion. We recognize that our community has a different ethnic mix to the city we neighbor and it is vital that our students have an understanding of, and confidence in, the complexity and vibrancy of modern British Culture. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and that students regardless of ability, ethnicity, social background, disability, faith, sexuality will succeed at MEA. Manchester Enterprise Academy presents a fantastic opportunity for your child to achieve academic success at one of the top 100 most improved schools in England. Our results and improvements demonstrate our commitment to transforming the opportunities available to our students. We hope you will join us and become part of our success story. We also believe that the curriculum extends beyond the academic into all other aspects of Academy life. As Ofsted reported, “The curriculum meets the needs of the students very well. There are many enrichment opportunities on offer and the students appreciate these. Many reflect the academy’s enterprise specialism and involve the academy’s sponsors and other local and national businesses.” We want every student to be challenged academically, to be inspired, and to use this motivation to achieve the fantastic future they aspire to. Future employment patterns will evolve rapidly and we prepare our students to thrive within this ever more complex future. The transition process begins early in Year 5, a chance for MEA’s values to come alive for the students, providing them with the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Academy and take their first steps in building strong relationships with our fantastic teachers and support staff. Our transition process ensures that our Year 7 students start the Academy feeling cared for and ready to excel. From the minute they arrive for their first induction day the students are supported by a dedicated Year 7 team who work closely with parents and carers to make sure they feel involved and informed about their child’s education. We have a full-time, non-teaching Pastoral Manager working with Y7 only and a Pastoral Strategy Leader driving forward our Fantastic Future curriculum which is our development curriculum for students. To guarantee every child has a flying start we provide free uniform (blazer and tie) to all Year 7 students and we have a ‘settling in the evening’ for Year 7 students and their parents and carers in the first half term, so their first steps towards a fantastic future are in place. Our over-subscribed 6th Form has become the destination of choice for many students aged 16 to 18. Access to the world of work and study makes us unique amongst 6th Forms as we can deliver the MEA Guarantee. This states that on leaving, every student will have support and a realistic opportunity to advance positively into further training, education, or employment. This is realized through the close links we have with our sponsors and partners including Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe Community Housing Group, Manchester City Council, and Manchester United amongst others. This network of partners provides our students with unparalleled access to the world of work and further study. The networking opportunities we offer are strengthened further through our mentoring program. This links our students with a mentor from a local business who provides individual support to students when they are making choices about their future or preparing them for employment. This program has taken our students in many, exciting directions including full and part-time employment, extended work experience, interview preparation, support with university applications, and so on. Alongside our varied curriculum, we offer numerous opportunities for students to develop and achieve their personal goals. Working as student leaders, Sixth Former’s work with younger pupils both at MEA and in primary schools developing leadership skills. Charity fundraising, participation in community events, and an extensive program of visits linked to studies and future destinations all contribute to the wider education of students. Finally, our courses are tailor-made to suit our students and their learning needs best. It’s never been a better time to join the MEA 6th form. View full school

Manchester Creative Studio is an employer-led ‘studio school’. We provide young people aged 14-19 with the skills and knowledge they need for a career in the creative and digital industries. The term studio school comes from the renaissance studio schools, where renaissance masters would bring students into their studios to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation. Studio Schools are a new type of state school for 14-19-year-olds which have been developed to address the increasing gap between what young people require to succeed in life and the skills and knowledge that the current education system provides. Studio Schools pioneer an innovative new approach to learning with a focus on teaching through enterprise projects, personalization, and real work. They take a very old idea – that many of us learn best when doing real work in teams – and apply it to new 21st Century schools. We understand that choosing a new school to continue your creative career can be daunting and we want to make sure this is the right choice for you. The studio school model has been developed in partnership with local and national employers who need future employees to fill the current skills gap. We will help you to develop the necessary skill set to start work in the creative industries at the end of your time with us. Evidence consistently shows that employers are concerned about key skills gaps in the British economy. Every new survey of unfilled vacancies confirms that employers are looking for – and not finding – key employability skills amongst school leavers. The Leitch Review backed this up. Commissioned in 2004 to identify Britain’s long-term skills needs it identified employability skills such as critical thinking, communication skills, and teamwork as amongst the country’s biggest gaps. However, extensive research shows that equipping young people with employability skills alone is not enough. In a competitive and uncertain world, young people also need to think creatively, build resilience and be able to respond effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. The evidence suggests that embedding creativity and an ability to respond successfully to change is vital if the UK is to compete in an increasingly globalized service economy. These are sometimes loaned to students at critical times during their course. Our digital devices include a Microsoft Surface machine, Macbook, Canon DSLR camera, Tripods, Video recording equipment, and much more. The loan of these items depends upon your course of study. Even the sketchbooks and ordinary everyday textbooks students use have been specifically designed for use in the school. For students who study at Manchester Creative Studio in Key Stage 4, qualifications gained include all of the core GCSE qualifications you would find at a traditional school, in addition to specialist GCSEs and industry-recognized qualifications in the creative and digital industry. Our popular Level 3 courses, Media - Games Design, Graphic Design, and Media - Film & TV. Personal coaches support the learners using the CREATE framework and ensure each student receives appropriate support. We believe that as well as gaining qualifications, young people need to be encouraged to think creatively, build resilience and be able to respond effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. All students have an individual learning plan supported by dedicated learning coaches and a specialist personal coach. The learning coaches monitor, track and support subject-specific learning and achievement, they agree on the appropriate program and level for each student. The CREATE skills framework has been designed specifically for Studio Schools to ensure students develop a wide range of employability and life skills whilst in education. Through CREATE, students follow a personalized curriculum that meets their individual needs and aspirations, developing transferable skills ready for employment. Our coaches support students throughout their time at MCStudio and ensure that CREATE underpins every element of their journey with us. Coaches play a central role in students’ personal and academic development, setting targets and encouraging and tracking progress. The governors play a very important role in ensuring MCS is following the vision and ethos set out when we opened in 2014. Their expertise and knowledge are invaluable in molding the creative professionals of the future. The Full Governing Body meets at least every term. The three core strategic governance functions set out in the DfE School Governance Handbook are: ensuring clarity of vision, medicine ethos, and strategic direction holding the principal to account for the performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of its staff and overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. Governors take on specific responsibilities and work with the senior leadership team to monitor and raise standards. The Governing Body has the full range of skills and experience to fulfill its responsibilities. This includes people who are appointed for their particular expertise, parents, and staff. All governors give their time voluntarily and work very closely with the Principal and the staff at the school. View full school

Manchester Creative Studio is an employer-led ‘studio school’. We provide young people aged 14-19 with the skills and knowledge they need for a career in the creative and digital industries. The term studio school comes from the renaissance studio schools, where renaissance masters would bring students into their studios to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation. Studio Schools are a new type of state school for 14-19-year-olds which have been developed to address the increasing gap between what young people require to succeed in life and the skills and knowledge that the current education system provides. Studio Schools pioneer an innovative new approach to learning with a focus on teaching through enterprise projects, personalization, and real work. They take a very old idea – that many of us learn best when doing real work in teams – and apply it to new 21st Century schools. We understand that choosing a new school to continue your creative career can be daunting and we want to make sure this is the right choice for you. The studio school model has been developed in partnership with local and national employers who need future employees to fill the current skills gap. We will help you to develop the necessary skill set to start work in the creative industries at the end of your time with us. Evidence consistently shows that employers are concerned about key skills gaps in the British economy. Every new survey of unfilled vacancies confirms that employers are looking for – and not finding – key employability skills amongst school leavers. The Leitch Review backed this up. Commissioned in 2004 to identify Britain’s long-term skills needs it identified employability skills such as critical thinking, communication skills, and teamwork as amongst the country’s biggest gaps. However, extensive research shows that equipping young people with employability skills alone is not enough. In a competitive and uncertain world, young people also need to think creatively, build resilience and be able to respond effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. The evidence suggests that embedding creativity and an ability to respond successfully to change is vital if the UK is to compete in an increasingly globalized service economy. These are sometimes loaned to students at critical times during their course. Our digital devices include a Microsoft Surface machine, Macbook, Canon DSLR camera, Tripods, Video recording equipment, and much more. The loan of these items depends upon your course of study. Even the sketchbooks and ordinary everyday textbooks students use have been specifically designed for use in the school. For students who study at Manchester Creative Studio in Key Stage 4, qualifications gained include all of the core GCSE qualifications you would find at a traditional school, in addition to specialist GCSEs and industry-recognized qualifications in the creative and digital industry. Our popular Level 3 courses, Media - Games Design, Graphic Design, and Media - Film & TV. Personal coaches support the learners using the CREATE framework and ensure each student receives appropriate support. We believe that as well as gaining qualifications, young people need to be encouraged to think creatively, build resilience and be able to respond effectively to rapidly changing circumstances. All students have an individual learning plan supported by dedicated learning coaches and a specialist personal coach. The learning coaches monitor, track and support subject-specific learning and achievement, they agree on the appropriate program and level for each student. The CREATE skills framework has been designed specifically for Studio Schools to ensure students develop a wide range of employability and life skills whilst in education. Through CREATE, students follow a personalized curriculum that meets their individual needs and aspirations, developing transferable skills ready for employment. Our coaches support students throughout their time at MCStudio and ensure that CREATE underpins every element of their journey with us. Coaches play a central role in students’ personal and academic development, setting targets and encouraging and tracking progress. The governors play a very important role in ensuring MCS is following the vision and ethos set out when we opened in 2014. Their expertise and knowledge are invaluable in molding the creative professionals of the future. The Full Governing Body meets at least every term. The three core strategic governance functions set out in the DfE School Governance Handbook are: ensuring clarity of vision, medicine ethos, and strategic direction holding the principal to account for the performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of its staff and overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent. Governors take on specific responsibilities and work with the senior leadership team to monitor and raise standards. The Governing Body has the full range of skills and experience to fulfill its responsibilities. This includes people who are appointed for their particular expertise, parents, and staff. All governors give their time voluntarily and work very closely with the Principal and the staff at the school. View full school

Here at MCMA, we believe that our focus on high aspirations and expectations is an essential element to ensuring that all our students have the skills that are necessary to go on to lead happy and successful lives. We encourage respect for ourselves and others and are committed to developing a range of skills both within and beyond the classroom through our broad and balanced curriculum and our additional extra-curricular offer. Here at MCMA, the ethos of our Academy runs through all that we do and echoes our Academy’s sense of community, the wider responsibility we have to both ourselves and each other, and our collective desire to strive to achieve our best. Here at The Manchester Creative and Media Academy we are committed to our vision and work hard to achieve the very best for all our students, staff, and the wider community. We have enviable facilities, fantastic students, and dedicated staff and we work in partnership with our parents/carers to achieve the very best. We are committed to ensuring that our students leave us with both the qualifications and skills that are required to lead happy and successful lives. We are also committed to being at the heart of the local community that we serve and we share our excellent facilities. Many in our local community use our enviable sports facilities and we also take part in local initiatives such as ‘Charlestown in Bloom’. We are always looking for ways in which we can engage further with our local community. Respect for ourselves, each other, and our community. Commitment to strive to achieve our best and to support others to achieve their best. Trust in ourselves and each other so that we can achieve our best Our Academy Rewards system is built around our values and these are embedded in all that we strive to achieve. We work together to achieve a strong sense of community within the Academy and our Pastoral system and a strong focus on developing students’ social, moral, spiritual, and cultural skills is woven throughout the curriculum, our extra-curricular offer, form times, and assemblies. We demonstrate strong attitudes to learning that encompass pride in our Academy. We are polite to others at all times, arrive prepared for learning, are punctual, and develop the skills that enable us to remain relentlessly positive as we strive to achieve our very best. We expect our students to be involved in the decision-making processes of our Academy and have a wide range of student leadership opportunities ranging from being a Student Parliament member to being a Sports Leader. All these opportunities enable our students’ voices to be heard and allow us to work together so that our vision can be achieved. The Academy is part of The Co-operative Academies Trust, having joined in March 2016. Being a part of the Trust brings many additional opportunities for our pupils, including links to the Co-operative Group. We also work in partnership with other organizations that enhance the experiences that our pupils have. Successful partnerships with The Manchester Metropolitan University and programs such as ‘Researchers in Schools’ enable us to have access to cutting-edge research to inform our teaching. Our partnership with The Manchester United Foundation has brought our pupils a wealth of unique experiences. Inspectors recently described the Academy as a ‘calm, positive place to be’ with pupils demonstrating ‘positive attitudes to learning.’ Our pupils have achieved a range of awards that reflect their excellent leadership skills. The student council received a ‘highly commended’ Speakers’ Award and the academy a ‘Democracy Award’ this year. Our commitment to our values and those of our sponsor were reflected in the achievement of the Fair Achiever award due to our commitment to Fair Trade. The MCMA Governing body plays a critical role in providing support and effective challenge to school leadership. By doing this the governing body can play a critical role in the improvement of the Academy. The Governing body of the Academy meets half-termly, however, in between these meetings, sub-committees also meet which focus on other areas of school life. Our Governors bring different areas of expertise to the academy and are all passionate about the success of the academy and work to secure the academy’s vision of excellence and high aspirations so that all our pupils can achieve excellence in all they do and can go on to lead happy and successful lives. The Manchester Creative and Media Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All external visitors who are meeting with students must have a current, enhanced DBS certificate. External agencies will be asked to provide the academy with the name of the person(s), together with their DBS certificate number and issue date before meeting with students. No visitor will be allowed to meet with a student alone unless we have verification of documentation. All visitors to the academy will be asked to sign in and out. They will be provided with a copy of the MCMA Safeguarding leaflet. View full school

We have the exciting opportunity to establish a challenging education within a supportive and caring environment. We will operate a stage, not age approach which will encourage all children to make rapid progress, with an emphasis on numeracy, literacy, and communication. We will also focus on enabling children to apply what they have learned, encouraging independence, teamwork, and questioning. At MCPA we have an innovative and child-centered relevant curriculum that will continue to grow with the pupils. We challenge all learners and staff through ambitious targets, ensuring that there are no barriers to progress or attainment. In addition to the core requirements of the curriculum, our children all access the ‘MCPA opportunities’. From September 2015, we welcomed children to our wonderful newly built academy and we have continued to grow ever since. We currently have a 52 place nursery and classes for reception, year 1, year 2, year 3, and year 4. We will have places for 472 children when we are full. We appreciate that it is important that you select the right school for your child, for that reason we prefer you to visit us during the school day so you get a real understanding of our aims, values, and expectations. Applications for admission to the nursery at MCPA will be dealt with by the academy, not by the local authority. Applicants should apply directly to MCPA for a nursery place. An application may be made for a Nursery place any time after your child’s second birthday. Application forms for September start/ intake must be in the Academy by the end of February. Late applications will be considered once the allocation process has been completed should there be any remaining places in the nursery. Manchester Communication Primary Academy will admit 60 reception children each September. All parents/carers are required to apply to their home LA regards to where the Academy they are applying is situated. Manchester residents will apply to Manchester LA. The LA will liaise with other Admissions Authorities in Manchester and other LAs where required. Manchester LA will inform parents/carers in writing of the outcome of their application. MCPA has a curriculum that is: for the 21st century adaptable challenging and inspiring. We believe that all children should leave school with a firm foundation in the key areas of literacy, numeracy, and communication to ensure that every child will acquire the key skills needed to take on a full range of other subjects with confidence. The Academy will provide a range of interventions to support children with particular learning needs. We will follow the statutory code of practice in identifying, assessing, and supporting students with special educational needs. The Manchester Communication Primary Academy will be a calm and orderly environment where children are well mannered and show the highest respect for each other and their community. We will build a culture of high expectations and high achievement, which will require hard work and resilience from all. We believe that it is important to teach good manners, respect for others, and social responsibility. Good attendance is essential to success at school and all students are expected to have an excellent attendance record and be punctual. If your child becomes ill at school they will be referred to the school nurse who will decide whether they are fit to stay in school or need medical attention. Here at MCPA, we believe that homework is a good way of supporting children's learning in school and involving parents as partners in their child's education. As such we expect parents to read with their child, help them to learn weekly spellings, and complete other activities set by the class teacher. Parents who cannot support this can sign their child up to a homework club where they can do this work with the support of staff in a relaxed but focused environment. We think that we give a sufficient amount of homework as the primary function of a child's evenings and weekends should be spending quality time with their family and friends. As part of this quality time, however, some parents may like to do some additional work, or play games with their children to support their learning. This page contains a list of websites that parents can access to enable this. View full school

We believe passionately in the power of an excellent education to transform lives and provide new opportunities for young people. We provide an exciting and challenging experience for our students in a supportive and caring environment. The proof of our success is demonstrated by the quality of the daily experience we provide for young people. We have the highest expectations in terms of teaching, learning, and the standards our students achieve. We work on the principles that every child can be successful. At Manchester Communication Academy, we understand that the transition from primary to secondary school is one of the most important stages in a child’s education. We work closely with local primary schools to ensure that arrangements are in place to support pupils as they make this significant step. The Year 7 curriculum and the pastoral support program help every student to make the best start to their secondary education. Manchester Communication Academy is open to all girls and boys of all religious and cultural backgrounds. We are proud of being a truly comprehensive, mixed High School serving our local community. Admission to Manchester Communication Academy in all year groups is through the Manchester Admissions Office and follows current City Council policy. Our school is a true reflection of our local community. Our students are expected to live and work together in a respectful and high-achieving atmosphere. Within Manchester Communication Academy, we provide for a social mix whilst practicing ability grouping within the curriculum, in many areas, from Year 7. Students are regularly assessed and monitored and can move up or down into appropriate groups. Once you have been awarded a place at Manchester Communication Academy your child will be invited to an Induction week during the Summer Term of Year 6.Your child will meet new friends and together you will have exciting lessons in several subjects, some of which will be new to you. Everyone will have lunch together and you will sample some of the food you will be able to choose each day when you start in September. Parents and Carers are invited to Induction Evening. We hope that this will be the first of many opportunities to meet you. On Induction Evening you will meet with key staff that will look after the well-being and successful progress of your child. Progress leaders, Heads of the House, the Principal, and Vice Principals all look forward to Induction Evening, which marks the beginning of a new partnership between Manchester Communication Academy and each new family. If for some reason you are unable to attend we are happy to arrange an individual meeting. British Values are vital to the mission of MCA. The principles of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs, are integral to the life of the Academy. These are not only included in the academic curriculum but inform relationships between students and staff are the basis of inter-staff cooperation underlie home-school interaction and community participation and are always salient in the formation of Academy policy and procedures. The design of the building is around large flexible learning bases with a separate specialist provision such as practice areas for science, creative arts, and fitness. The timetable has core provision from years 7 – 11 in six faculty areas – Maths, English, Creative Arts[ includes Technology], Global Understanding [includes history, geography, RE and MFL], Science and Health & Wellbeing – PE, fitness, and cookery]. Last year these groups were reorganized to reflect the new exam requirements into Pot 1 [Eng & Maths] Pot 2 [Science, Computer Science, History, Geography, and MFL] whilst Pot 3 encompasses Creative Arts, Health & Wellbeing, ICT, and Design. The timetable allows for 3 x 2-hour sessions per day from Monday to Friday lunchtime, with whole year groups in a faculty, with a team of specialist staff. All year groups are set and banded according to ability. There is an extensive program of extracurricular activity including study support and all students are required to attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week. We believe that parent/carers play a vital role in your child’s education and that a pupil’s success and development is built upon a successful partnership between home and school. Manchester Communication Academy maintains a high level of contact with parents/ carers throughout the year. Members of staff will often write to parents, contact them by telephone or invite them in to discuss issues of importance about their child’s welfare and progress. Likewise, we encourage parents to contact us if they have any concerns they would like to discuss, following the MCA guideline and protocols Here at MCA, we value the role parents can play in supporting their child’s education. Once a term, you will be invited to a progress review evening to meet with your child’s progress and subject leaders and discuss how you can support your child at home and have a positive impact on their learning. You can talk with us about any concerns you may have and any additional support your child may need. If you cannot attend the evening we will contact you by telephone to discuss further. View full school