Headteacher Opportunity
at Baginton Fields Academy
About us
Baginton Fields Academy in Coventry is dedicated to delivering inspirational learning experiences for all students. Catering to 126 secondary students, aged 11-19, with a broad range of special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, physical disabilities, and communication difficulties, the academy provides a nurturing environment that supports students in reaching their full potential.
With a curriculum designed to be creative, ambitious, and tailored to individual needs, Baginton Fields Academy prioritises the development of essential life skills and fosters positive relationships to enhance learning.
The academy’s commitment to holistic education is evident in its collaborative work with external professionals and a variety of enriching experiences, ensuring a well-rounded approach to both academic and personal growth.
At Baginton Fields Academy, attainment is measured through a holistic approach that considers academic progress, personal development, and life skills acquisition. Progress is tracked against personalised targets that are set in consultation with students, parents, and staff, considering individual capabilities and future aspirations. Continuous assessments inform planning and adjustments to ensure every student experiences success.
The most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023, prior to joining Thrive Education Partnership, rated Baginton Fields Academy as ‘Good’ across all areas. The inspection recognised the school’s ambitious curriculum, high expectations for students, and the nurturing environment that supports positive learning experiences. Inspectors highlighted the respect students show for one another and the emphasis on tolerance and kindness.
Baginton Fields Academy values strong community connections, working closely with various external professionals to provide a holistic and well-rounded education. Students actively participate in welcoming visitors to the school, which helps foster an inclusive atmosphere and encourages social interaction. The academy’s commitment to community engagement extends beyond the classroom, promoting a positive environment where students develop essential life skills and build confidence through meaningful experiences with the wider community.
Thrive Education Partnership
Thrive Education Partnership (TEP) is a vibrant community of SEND schools with a shared commitment to improve life chances for its children and young people within a culture of challenge, high expectations and values-based decision making.
The Trust currently has six Special Needs Academies and two autism specific satellite provisions across the West Midlands. The Trust employs approximately 700 staff and supports approximately 1100 pupils (2-19 years of age) with an annual turnover of over £35m. The Trust continues to grow in a managed and strategic way; building long term sustainable foundations to the educational establishments that it serves.
TEP has a highly effective central team that allows its schools to focus on their purpose, educating children and young people. The Trust has a strong commitment to raising standards, achievements, and attainment for all its children and young people.
It is committed to improving standards of teaching and learning through supporting a self-sustaining culture of aspiration for educational excellence and the sharing of expertise, talent, innovative practice, and resources across all our educational settings. This is achieved through the researched/designed strategic implementation of innovative, evidence-based educational and pastoral strategies.
TEP works closely with several Academics and SEND Professionals across various sectors including Universities, The British Institute for Learning Difficulties and Restraint Reduction Network (of which, TEP represents the national SEND sector).
The Trust continues to work to its strategic approach of cross-sector collaboration, a model of specialist support (including therapies), inclusivity and integration. TEP believes all children and young people should be provided with the very best opportunity to play an independent role within their own communities, develop the skills they require and attain the qualifications they need to live the life they want; recognising the very specific and individual needs of its children and young people.
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