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PROSPECTUS

Welcome From The Academy

Dover Christ Church Academy opened in September 2010 and provides an exciting and aspirational learning environment for young people of all abilities between the ages of 11 and 19. With support from our sponsor, Canterbury Christ Church University, we have developed a vibrant learning environment within our Academy where we equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need for their future. Our aim and expectation is that all students will aspire to and achieve their best in all aspects of Academy life, become lifelong learners and are prepared to make a positive contribution to their community.

A unique feature of our Academy is the Aspen 2 unit, a district specialist provision for 40 secondary aged students with profound, severe and complex learning needs. Throughout their education journey at Aspen 2, all students benefit from the rich and varied inclusive opportunities that we are able to provide; opportu-nities that are made all the richer by our unique position at the heart of a mainstream Academy.

Mr J MacLeanPrincipal

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“The principal and other senior leaders have not wavered in their determination and passion to give all pupils and

students the best possible education.”...Ofsted 2016

“The integration of Aspen 2 pupils into mainstream lessons, when appropriate, is held in high esteem by all and adds to the ethos of the academy.”

...Ofsted 2016

Dover Christ Church Academy

We are proud to be part of the unique community of Dover Christ Church Academy where everyone is valued, supported and challenged to achieve their very best. Through our partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, we all work hard to provide the highest quality education. We are committed to excellence, inspiring teaching in outstanding buildings, where students enjoy learning and make excellent progress. We believe that anything is possible and through our high aspirations and everyone’s hard work, students will achieve their goals and go on to live full and meaningful lives.

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)

As a University sponsor for Dover Christ Church Academy, we arecommitted to providing a unique range of support to ensure the goal of the highest quality learning and teaching and that all young people achieve their potential.

Through a sharing of our people, our expertise and our resources, the University sponsors work in a partnership with the Academy. In practice this means for example, excellent advice and guidance for the young people to aid their progression to Higher Education, access a wide range of curriculum enhancements, including STEM, Sport and Arts projects and University lecturers working in a wide range of roles in the Academy.

The University people, including the Chair of the Trust, Dr John Moss, are passionate about making a difference.

The development of the whole person, respecting and nurturing the inherent dignity and potential of each individual.

The development and delivery of excellent teaching and learning.

The power of education and lifelong learning to transform individuals, communities and nations.

To prepare our friendly, inclusive and professional community of students, staff and families to become internationally mindedindividuals who contribute to a just and sustainable future for the local and global community.

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Mission Statement:

Vision & Values:

Sponsors:

Aspen 2

Aspen 2 is the District Specialist Provision, within Dover Christ Church Academy for secondary aged students with an EHC plan identifying their profound, severe and complex learning needs.

Aspen 2 comprises of: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Post 16.

The learning in Key Stage 3 and 4 is child-centered, with a needs led curriculum organised outside of the usual stage barriers to enable the students to access the curriculum in a way that supports their individual learning requirements. Post 16 is mixed ability and focuses ondeveloping independence, applying skills, work experience and achieving accredited learning routes in literacy, mathematics, life and living skills, cooking and computing. In addition to this Post 16 students in Year 13 spend one day a week at Folkestone College in preparation for their transition to college in the following year. Throughout their education journey at Aspen 2, all students benefit from the rich and varied inclusive

opportunities that we are able to provide; opportunities that are made all the richer by our unique position at the heart of a mainstream Academy.

Aspen 2 benefits from specialist rooms and areas such as the music room, food technology, catering kitchen, sports hall, physiotherapy room and sensory room. All the students have access to a variety of enriching off-site learning opportunities linked to the termly themes and topics.

Aspen 2 works with many agencies to support all the needs of the pupils. The NHS provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy for pupils in the Academy who are on their case load or who are referred to them. Aspen 2 also employs a music therapist once a week who supports individual student needs.

We are proud to be partnering with KsENT. KsENT is a cooperative education partnership helping schools to deliver a world class education for all learners with special needs within Kent. As part of this partnership, we have agreed with 23 other special schools in Kent to work together to drive forward the education provision for special needs students in the county. This working partnership includes sharing of best practice, supporting each other with new innovations, training together, moderating of students work and creating a new system to support to support student assessment and progress, as well as many other things. In working in this way we are able to ensure that we are providing the best possibleopportunities for Students within Aspen 2 as well as students across Kent.

Mrs Stefanie Zintel-WarnerLeader of Aspen 2

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Our Community

The values of respect, loyalty, integrity and international mindedness relate to everyone in the Academy including all staff, students, sponsors and governors.

The ethos of the Academy enables students to develop personal responsibility andself-discipline. High levels of attendance,punctuality and excellent behaviour are expected.

Our studentsEvery student at the Academy is:

Valued as unique, special and gifted individuals. Given every opportunity to learn and develop in a caring and supportive environment. Motivated to achieve the best of their ability. Encouraged to challenge themselves and each other in a positive way. Encouraged to have high expectations and always to strive for the best. Taught to care and respect themselves, other people and the environment. Encouraged to have high aspirations and high standards. Supported to achieve their aspirations.

Our staffWe have a committed, motivated and inspiring team who give generously of their time and expertise here at the Academy and who are

encouraged to maximise the potential of each and every student. Our staff remain creative and motivated by ensuring they are encouraged to develop and extend their own professional careers where possible and by cultivating respect for each other.

Our parents/carersWe are committed to working together with parents and carers as it is vital that we are all fully engaged in the academic and personaldevelopment of our students. This is not possible without the support and full engagement of the parents and carers. We have a Parent Focus Group to ensure there is a working link between parents and the senior staff of the Academy and to allow their voice to be heard in the running of the Academy.

Our GovernorsWe are supported by a strong governing body which plays a pivotal role in the development of our Academy. The rich diversity of expertise they bring allows the Academy to evolve and grow, ensuring we are offering the widest and best opportunities to our students. If you wish to contact the Chair of Trust, Dr John Moss, please write to him at the Academy’s address.

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“Pupils feel safe and are happy and the great majority behave well in lessons” ...Ofsted 2016.

Curriculum

At Dover Christ Church Academy we offer a curriculum which is broad and balanced. Our explicit curriculum is based closely on the principles, structure and content of the national curriculum. Our implicit curriculum lives in our clear learning culture and in the positive climate of mutual respect we model with our students.

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At Dover Christ Church Academy we have modelled our curriculum to retain a strong focus on English,Mathematics and Science whilst also strengthening our focus on discrete delivery of History, Geography, Modern Foreign Language, Computer Science and Religious Education. As part of this remodelling we are moving from a two year to a three year Key Stage 3 in order to ensure a strong embedding of core knowledge and skills in these subjects as a foundation for strong progress and outcomes at GCSE.

At Key Stage 3 students follow the following curriculum subjects:

English Mathematics Science History Geography Modern Foreign Language (French, with Spanish for some students) Computer Science Religious Education Art Music Design Technology (including Resistant Materials, Textiles, Catering, and Hair & Beauty) Physical Education

PSHE and Citizenship are embedded across all curriculum subjects, within our implicit curriculum and explicitly in daily Tutor sessions.

ICT is embedded across all curriculum subjects

Key Stage 3:

Curriculum

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At Dover Christ Church Academy we seek to offer a broad and balanced mix of traditional and vocational subjects built around a strong compulsory core of English, Mathematics, Science and Physical Education.Our Key Stage 4 is delivered over two years.

At Key Stage 4 students choose from the following curriculum subjects:

PSHE and Citizenship are embedded across all curriculum subjects, within our implicit curriculum and explicitly in daily Tutor sessions.

ICT is embedded across all curriculum subjects.

Compulsory Core: English Mathematics Science (Double) English Literature

EBAC Options: History Geography Modern Foreign Language (French)

Options: Triple Science History Geography Religious Studies Health and Social Care Child Development Art Music Design Technology Catering Textiles Physical Education

Key Stage 4:

At Dover Christ Church Academy we seek to offer a broad and balanced Post 16 curriculum of traditional and applied ‘A’ levels alongside a mix of level 3 and level 2 vocational qualifications with opportunities to retake GCSE English and Mathematics.

Football AcademyOur Football Academy combines prestigious coaching with the excellent teaching skills of our own PEdepartment. The balance achieved means that our students enjoy a vibrant footballing culture whilst also achieving good academic progress and outcomes in Triple BTEC Sport.

International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP)The IBCP is a framework of international education that incorporates a unique programme of development into a career-related education for students. The programme leads to further/higher education,apprenticeships or employment. We have worked closely with our sponsor, Canterbury Christ ChurchUniversity, in identifying clear progression routes from our proposed IBCP course into degree level study at CCCU.

Dover Christ Church Academy are proud to announce that in July 2017 we were successfully accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This means that DCCA is now able to offer the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) to our Post 16 students. This shows our commitments to a high quality, challenging, internationally minded education that is recognised worldwide. Even though this programme is specifically focused at Post 16 students this ethos will reflect the Learner Profile throughout the Academy offering a rich and diverse curriculum for all students.

Key Stage 5 (Post 16):

Pastorial Care

The Academy has a very experienced and dedicated team showing that pastoral care is as important to our staff and students as academic progress. We work closely with parents and students, building relationships from the moment that a student joins the Academy to prepare them for their journey of being life-long learners. There are four school houses within the Academy (Beaufort, Hurricane,Lancaster, Spitfire). Each house is led by a Head of House/Head of Year and supported by a team of Academic Support Officers.

Students are divided into tutor groups within each year group. Each tutor group meets daily from 08:55am to 09:15am. The tutors, led by a Year Leader, an Assistant Principal and supported by the Pastoral Team, deliver a comprehensive programme during these sessions to cover personal and social well-being, British citizenship, global citizenship and sex education. Across the year, students also have the opportunity toexperience workshops on these themes.

The Academy ensures that the needs of all students are met through individual support plans involving the pastoral team, senior leadership team, student and staff mentors as well as the work of outside agencies. Regular meetings are held with students and parents, depending on the support needed, with an aim to give students the tools to become well rounded, independent citizens.

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“Provision for pupils’ personal, moral and social development is strong” ...Ofsted 2016.

Uniform

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At Dover Chrsit Church Academy we are proud of our uniform and what it represents. We believe the design is smart and comfortable, as well as being durable and practical.

Wearing of the correct school uniform iscompulsory.

Hair, makeup and piercings: Hair must be a ‘natural’ colour. Make up should be light and natural. Only one pair of stud type earrings may be worn. No other piercings are allowed.

White shirt.Black trousers (not jeans).Black shoes (not trainers).Blazer.School tie - in house colours.Grey long sleeved jumper (optional).Grey sleeveless jumper.Black socks.DCCA: Sports shirt.DCCA: Sports shorts.Pair of DCCA sports socks.

White shirt.Black trousers* (not leggings, jeggings, skinny jeans or jeans).Skirt (no shorter than just above the knee).Black shoes (not trainers).Blazer.School tie - in house colours.Grey long sleeved jumper (optional).Grey sleeveless jumper.Black socks.DCCA: Sports shirt.DCCA: Sports shorts.Pair of DCCA sports socks

Male:

Additional Items:

Female:

Plain blue nylon apron (For all students in Year 7 & 8 and those who have opted for Food in Years 9 - 11) Black uniform for Hair & Beauty (Only if opted for in Years 10 & 11)

* School trousers should be tailored and loose fitting. The general rule of thumb is ‘they should be loose enough to allow a coin to be dropped in the waistband and if fall freely to the floor’.

Admissions Policy

How To Apply To apply for admission please download our admissions form from our website, fill it out and return to Dover Christ Church Academy at the address below. You can also download a help sheet on the same webpage.

Academy Details

Dover Christ Church Academy, Melbourne Avenue, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 2EG.

T: 01304 820126F: 01304 821915

For general enquires: info@dccacademy.org.uk

Open Sessions and Appointments to view the Academy, at any time – please ring the Academy.

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Principal:

Chair of Trust:

Type of School:

Age Range:

Expected Roll:

Published Admissions Number:

LEA Number:

DfES Number:

Expected Intake for Year 7 2017:

Mr Jamie MacLean

Dr. J. Moss

Academy, Mixed

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950

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886

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Admissions Policy

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Information for ParentsDover Christ Church Academy opened in September 2010 with an innovative curriculum and significant changes in operating systems designed to deliver a step up in the levels of student achievement.

Oversubscription CriteriaIf the number of preferences for the Academy is more than the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following priority order:

Supplementary Form RequiredNo

TransportPupils are eligible for free school transport if theylive more than three miles away from theirnearest school.

Students in Public Care.

Students with specific educational or social needs evidenced by professional advice.

Current Family Association - a brother or sister already attending the Academy at the time of entry. In this context brother or sister means children who live as brother or sister in the same house,including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers and sisters. If siblings from multiple births (twins, triplets, etc) apply for a school and the school would reach its Published Admission Number (PAN) after admitting one or more, but before admitting all of those siblings, the LA will offer a place to each of the siblings, even if doing so takes the school above its PAN.

Nearness of children’s home to school. We use the distance between the child’s permanent address and the school, measured in a straight line using National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. Distances are measured from a point defined as within the child’s home to a point defined as within the school as specified by NLPG. The same address point on the school site is used for everybody.

No places will be allocated on the basis of ability or aptitude. The Academy is a comprehensive school for young people of all abilities and backgrounds.

Melbourne AvenueWhitfieldDoverKent

CT16 2EG

01304 820126info@dccacademinfo@dccacademy.org.uk www.dccacademy.org.uk

@officialDCCA @DCCAonline