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Supporting information for parents Boloh Helpline is a service launched on the 1st October by Barnardo’s with funding from the National Emergencies Trust. The Helpline is a response to the impact of the pandemic on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities who have been disproportionately affected. Helpline staff are either Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, or have prior professional …

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The focus this year is Express Yourself. Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. This could be through art, music, writing and poetry, dance and drama, photography and film, and doing activities that make you feel good. It’s important to remember that being able to express yourself is not about being the best at something or …

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We are pleased to announce the launch of our 360-degree virtual tour. Please click here to view the tour.

One of our Year 11 learners, Will Jenkins has recently achieved a 2nd place podium position in a British Touring Car Championship race. Will from Stafford has now qualified for the next stages.

The new apprentices at The JCB Academy recently participated in various team building activities as part of their induction day at Alton Castle. 12 apprentices took part, eight from Alpha Manufacturing and Bri-Stor Systems, two from Merlin Entertainments and two from Michelin Tyres. One of the favourite activities was ‘crates’, where three nominated apprentices wearing climbing harnesses stand on plastic …

Our new intake had their first week at the academy with three induction days. The new Year 9s and Year 10s enjoyed a variety of subjects based at the academy and team building activities at Alton Castle. Learners attend Alton Castle in their house groups where they participate in various activities. One of the favourite activities is ‘crates’, where three …