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The Cumberland School is an ambitious school, within a diverse and exciting community. Our motto, ‘Determined, Ambitious Learners,’ encompasses all of our school community: students, staff, and governors. Our commitment to providing the best opportunities to learn and excel goes hand in hand with our commitment to equal opportunities and effective inclusion. The Cumberland School is an ambitious school, keen to improve on and exceed previous success. We serve and are proud to do so a rich, diverse, and exciting community. We live and breathe our commitment to equal opportunities and inclusivity, and work hard to ensure that Cumberland is a cohesive, positive, and exciting environment for all. We aim to achieve this through the implementation of the School Improvement Plan and a framework of policies. All eligible students have an equal right to a work experience placement to experience the world of work irrespective of ability, gender, or race. Each student will be offered the opportunity to express a preference for the kind of work they wish to try through a properly organized program designed to suit individual needs. The Cumberland School values success for everyone in its mission statement. This year we have offered additional work experience placements to those pupils that have expressed interest and been willing to complete this during their Easter, May, or summer holiday. These placements have been supplied through our recent engagement and collaborative work with Newham Careers Cluster. As a school, we are determined to improve the life chances of every one of our students. Determination and resilience are essential qualities for our students if they are to achieve their potential. Our curriculum, both in the classroom and outside of it, ensures that students are given opportunities to challenge themselves and develop confidence, independence, and resilience. Cumberland is ambitious as a school and we want all of our students to be ambitious for themselves and their community. We encourage all students to understand their responsibilities to each other, the school, and the wider community. Pride, respect, and high aspirations are valued and developed so that Cumberland is a safe place to take risks and grow. The Cumberland School is above all a learning community. We believe that all students and staff have the right to flourish and we recognize that hard work, challenge, and collaboration are vital to ensure exciting and effective teaching and learning in the classroom. At The Cumberland School, we offer high-quality opportunities and activities outside the main curriculum. These activities are an important and exciting feature of school life and contribute enormously to our student's social and academic development. We believe all our students should experience success in as many aspects of school life as possible and extra-curricular activities are one avenue to success. There is an extensive menu of extra-curricular activities on offer including arts and sporting provision, with opportunities to take part in workshops, creative activities, and fixtures. We also offer students the chance to experience learning differently, to visit educational venues linked to different curricular areas. Theatre performances, visits to exhibitions and museums plus excursions to local colleges and universities occur regularly and provide further opportunities for students to enrich and extend their learning beyond the classroom. We have a broad range of experiences on offer from creative workshops where pupils learn the skills to build their furniture to music groups and the school choir. Students readily enjoy these experiences and relish the unique opportunities that they are given to extend and expand their learning. View full school

Welcome to Cumberland University! Cumberland University is located in Lebanon, Tennessee, 30 miles east of Nashville. Founded in 1842, Cumberland University offers various educational, athletic, and social experiences to enhance the current student body's learning opportunities. The University has an excellent academic program steeped in the liberal arts. Athletic teams regularly compete for conference and national championships. Few institutions have a heritage as rich. Past Cumberland University alumni include United States Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, who also was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945, James Lafayette Bomar, president of Rotary International Thomas P. Gore, United States senator more than eighty congressmen, including Albert Gore, Sr. two justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, Howell Edmunds Jackson and Horace Harmon Lurton thirteen governors, including Frank G. Clement three ambassadors, including Edward Albright, U.S. Ambassador to Finland scores of local, state and federal judges, including Charles Dickson Clark and fifty college/university professors, including the "Father of Political Science," John Burgess." Cumberland University continues its tradition of excellence by focusing on the students of today. We emphasize that Cumberland University is a new liberal arts school. Therefore, Cumberland University commits itself to provide a sound education while preparing each student to compete in today's dynamic and demanding workplace. Recent graduates of Cumberland University include Edward Labry, president of First Data USA. Other alumni have distinguished careers in the military service, teaching, and various business, health, and public service settings. Cumberland University alumni continue to distinguish themselves in their chosen professions. While Cumberland University has a distinguished past, the University is focused on the future and on educating the next generation of leaders. Professors, coaches, staff, and administrators have set assisting students to ensure success both in and out of the classroom as a primary goal. We are committed to supporting our students in their collegiate endeavors. Cumberland University is an institution committed to excellence. We invite you to visit the campus and experience Cumberland. We want to see you at C.U. The mission of Cumberland University is to provide a contemporary liberal arts education to students seeking a high-quality, personalized college experience, which will empower them not only to have a successful and productive career, but also to thrive intellectually, professionally, personally, and spiritually for a lifetime. Cumberland University will be a distinguished scholarly community that prepares its student not merely to have successful careers but to lead impactful lives. The Office of Career Services and Internships supports students and alumni in the development and achievement of career decisions and goals. The University is dedicated to providing resources to enhance students' knowledge in career exploration, job search skills, and information on employment and internship opportunities. The Office of Career Services and Internships is dedicated to assisting students and alumni discover their professional goals and develop life-long career management skills. Throughout your college experience, you will work towards discovering and fulfilling your future career goals. During this time, you may want to enlist help or support with selecting a major, securing a great internship, or preparing for life after college. Remember, a key component to your vocational success is proactively engaging in your education and activities to prepare you for the road ahead. You will discover that being involved with these activities will give you extra guidance and opportunities to make decisions that will provide productive and fulfilling careers. Cumberland University is proud to offer seven graduate degree programs. Each program is designed with the student in mind. C.U. strives to offer a market-driven curriculum based on the rising trends in the marketplace. We hope this helps you with your search for a graduate program and ultimately decide where you choose to advance your studies. The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) This 30 semester-hour program is designed for licensed educators. They wish to sharpen their teaching skills and increase their knowledge and understanding of the field of education. Students enroll in coursework aligned with their professional development goals between a core set of courses and elective hours.Coursework is offered various formats, including online, hybrid, and in-class courses. An entirely online option is possible if planned carefully with a faculty advisor. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program is an innovative program designed to accommodate a non-traditional route to licensure while concurrently obtaining a graduate degree in education. This program is ideal for working adults who want to enter a meaningful profession, or for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and have decided they want to teach in the K-12 school system. The MAT at C.U. is specifically tailored for individuals with no prior educational experience who are interested in one of the following programs of study: Pre-K Certification, Elementary Education, Special Education, English Language Learners, English as a Second Language, Reading Specialist, Physical Education, and some Secondary Teacher Education Licenses. The Master of Education (Instructional Leadership) (M.Ed.) The program is designed to prepare licensure and non-licensure candidates as K-12 school leaders. The program offers two concentrations: Instructional Leadership (Licensure) and Instructional Coaching/ Teacher Leadership (Non-Licensure). A core set of educational leadership courses, legal & diversity issues, and data assessment are followed by differentiated coursework in one of the two concentrations. View full university