Welcome to JCBAFLIX, a collection of films and series’ that have potential literary value or helps to build imagination and are also enjoyable. This is a week-long timetable that our learners can dip in and out from. The aim is to build cultural capital and to provide some ideas for value entertainment. We hope that you will enjoy watching these …
Cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2020
The guidance on the below link provides answers to common questions asked in relation to the cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. From Friday 20 March, all educational settings are closed to everyone except the children of critical workers and vulnerable children, which means exams have been cancelled. More information – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-cancellation-of-gcses-as-and-a-levels-in-2020 DfE …
Update – 18 March 2020
As parents/carers will be aware, government guidance is for individuals to selfisolate in a situation where they have symptoms of the coronavirus, have a close family member with symptoms of the coronavirus or are a member of an ‘at risk’ group. Unfortunately, a significant number of our staff fall into these categories as of today at The JCB Academy Clearly …
The Royal Shakespeare Company are streaming plays for 30 days for free
The Royal Shakespeare Company are streaming plays for 30 days for free. The RSC in your living room. The theatres may be closed, but you can watch lots of fantastic RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) shows for free through the partnership with Marquee TV. Sign up for 30 days for free. https://www.marquee.tv/videos/donmarwarehouse-juliuscaesar
Learner support services during school closure
Please find below downloadable documents for help and support that you can access whilst isolated and/or during school closure. Catch22 – Helplines, apps and websites if you need help now – download here The JCB Academy Learner Support – Useful websites, telephone numbers and apps during school closure – download here
One of the highest performers in England
The JCB Academy Sixth Form is one of the highest performers in England, winning national awards The JCB Academy Sixth Form has been recognised nationally by receiving prestigious awards for their outstanding key stage 5 results last year. The awards are based on 2019 data provided by the Department for Education and Ofsted, and for the school’s commitment to collaboration, …
BMW Group Apprenticeships – Applications Now Open
Are you keen to train with an Award-winning apprentice employer and to work with cutting-edge technology? Then join our Apprenticeship team at BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, near Birmingham. We offer enhanced Level 3 and Level 6 apprenticeships in Engineering and Manufacturing. They include a range of benefits such as fully funded qualifications, excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary. …
Bentley Apprenticeships – Open Day
We will be holding an Apprenticeship Open Day on Saturday 1st February at Legends Conference Centre at our Crewe Site. This event is aimed at Year 11 and 13 students, or those who are eligible to apply for an apprenticeship in 2020, to give an insight into the Company and the roles available this year. Attendance at this event is …
Bentley Motors Apprenticeships – Applications Open
Application process open w/c Monday January 27th. Over 30 positions available at advanced, higher and degree levels in a range of functions. We have a real focus this year on Degree Level Digital, Engineering and Business apprenticeships, with others also available in Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering (eg. Paintshop, Plant Maintenance), PR and Comms, Health and Safety, Purchasing and Marketing. Applications …
Year 9 JCB Challenge
Over the last few weeks Year 9 learners have been working on a STEM project in their engineering lessons set by JCB. The Year 9 learners were provided with a JCB digger kit but with no instructions or fastenings provided. Working in teams learners had to figure out how to assemble the models, order additional parts and overcome issues they …
