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At Clapton Girls' Academy, learning is our priority. Students are encouraged to appreciate learning as a route to achieving their life aspirations which are extended and enriched by the outstanding teaching, high-quality relationships, and extensive opportunities offered by the academy. Students at Clapton Girls' Academy are safe, valued, and accepted. They develop the skills and strategies they need to shape their future and flourish as independent people in whatever areas they choose. Students become more knowledgeable and enterprising with the ability to apply their aptitudes in a range of contexts and develop personal qualities to become respectful, caring, and responsible citizens. As leaders of tomorrow, all students participate in at least one of the academy's leadership development programs. Clapton Girls' Academy participates in the coordinated admissions procedure, provided and administered by the Hackney Learning Trust, for all schools and academies in Hackney. The Hackney Learning Trust coordinates the application process on behalf of Clapton Girls' Academy according to the scheme which they publish in their annual Admissions Booklet which is following Government legislation. Clapton Girls' Academy is a community school that admits 180 students into Year 7 each September. Clapton has very successful links with the community and in particular with many primary feeder schools through the Hackney Teaching Schools Alliance. All departments at Clapton have links with primary schools with whom they work, providing many opportunities for pupils in years 5 and 6 to get to know the staff and the students before they transfer. Girls can benefit tremendously from being in a school like Clapton Girls’ Academy that provides an education uniquely tailored to their needs and development. Girls’ schools celebrate learning without social distractions, offering an environment in which girls are more likely to display their intelligence and curiosity. Students benefit from being taught by teachers who have significant experience of teaching girls and whose approaches are tailored to their needs. Girls’ schools are often able to offer a specialist level of pastoral care to their students because they understand the challenges girls face as they grow up. At Clapton Girls’ Academy, we understand their friendship dynamics, their preoccupations, and their ambitions. This close understanding means that we can give the right kind of support to our students, creating a safe, supportive environment in which girls feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks. We recognize our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students. We endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that students receive effective support, protection, and justice. Child protection reporting and systems, form part of the school’s safeguarding responsibilities. All staff receive annual Child Protection and Safeguarding update training and are aware of the procedures for passing on concerns within the academy. If any members of the school or local community have concerns about the welfare of a child in the school, please pass them on to the safeguarding team. Clapton Girls’ Academy’s key priorities of ‘Progress, Wellbeing and Teamwork’ and four core values of compassion, ambition, integrity, and resilience drive our vision for curriculum provision and delivery. Our broad and balanced curriculum aspires to respond to the local and national agenda both intelligently and creatively to ensure all our students receive a high-quality learning experience at all times. We believe that to access a broad and balanced curriculum, all students need to be confident and proficient in the basic skills of Reading, Writing, Communication, and Mathematics, and these are given the highest priority at all times. We believe firmly that a student’s progress is what ultimately leads to their achievement. We consider it critical that equal opportunities and fundamental British Values are promoted and realized at all levels of curriculum provision and that this is integral to outstanding practice. Whilst we provide individual and small group withdrawal support where necessary, our curriculum celebrates inclusion at all times and we firmly believe that our diversity as an academy ultimately enriches and enhances our curriculum for the benefit of all. The academy curriculum extends to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. All students have access to and are actively encouraged to take part in an extensive program, which seeks to extend their learning and widen their life experiences. The academy uses its Pupil Premium and other avenues of funding to ensure that all groups of students can access these activities. Positive behavior which maximizes learning is expected at all times. Clapton Girls' Academy has a 15 point Behaviour Code to help maintain positive behavior for learning. View full school