FRESH TALENT. grown locally #wegrowtalent. The Rural Enterprise Academy.

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1 The Rural Enterprise Academy FRESH TALENT grown locally #wegrowtalent

2 The Rural Enterprise Academy WELCOME We invite you to experience all that The Rural Enterprise Academy has to offer, including: a brand new campus, an exciting and engaging curriculum and access to all of South Staffordshire College s Rodbaston campus facilities. Our aim is to educate, nurture and inspire future rural entrepreneurs. Whether our students want to work outdoors, look after our planet, or help to feed the nation we grow talent! Sending my son to the Academy was the best decision I have made. It has increased his self-confidence enormously and the support he receives is second to none. Year 12 Parent WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY...

3 Creating the right working conditions is key to our students SUCCESS Our Academy is set within 180 hectares of stunning rural Staffordshire and our students have access to an impressive range of exciting facilities including... A popular zoo with over 1000 animals Fish Hatchery A working FARM Sports Hall Equine Centre - one of the BEST in the uk Science Laboratories International School of FLORISTRY Libraries and excellent IT facilities State-of-the-art HORTICULTURE FACILITIES Costa Coffee shop Your child s safety and security is our priority. We are an inclusive school, valuing and accepting every student as an individual. We are dedicated to developing our students self-esteem and confidence.

4 YOUR AT A GLANCE GUIDE TO the rural enterprise academy This beautiful 19th century building is also located on our campus! Students have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements with their friends and family, at a graduation ceremony at the stunning Rodbaston Hall. 100% of students would recommend the Academy to their friends 100% of students say they feel well looked after and are well taught We are the first ever dedicated land-based FREE school in England! Our rural location and facilities means we can provide an exceptional experience for those with an interest in the Land-based sector! We are sponsored by three businesses... Students can use the transport system run by our partner South Staffordshire College - so we re easy to access! sept 2012 We opened our doors to our first GCSE students in September 2012 and now have our own Sixth Form and Year 9 provision too!

5 GCSEs and BTECs at The Rural Enterprise Academy YR 9, 10 & 11 WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY... We give our students the opportunity to mix academic GCSEs with first-hand experience in industries that link directly with their goals! QUALIFICATIONS English Language // Mathematics // Science // Business // Geography // English Literature // French // IT // Agriculture // Equine ADDITIONAL STUDIES In addition, all students will undertake: Citizenship // Health Education // Personal Fitness I am very happy at this school. I love coming here because it s such a friendly place. It s nice having extra courses that you can t do at other schools. We are now taking on students to start in Year 9! Contact us to find out more

6 A Levels and BTECs at The Rural Enterprise Academy SIXTH FORM Our Sixth Form students have access to all of the Rodbaston Campus facilities, including the zoo, equine yard, working farm, libraries, coffee shop and free wifi! A LEVEL OPTIONS English Literature // Mathematics // Biology // Chemistry // Physics // Psychology // Business Studies A BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is the equivalent to 1 A Level! Students will select between 3 and 4 A Levels, or alternatively choose to study 3 A Levels alongside a BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma. BTEC Level 3 options Animal Management // Agriculture // Horse Management Other options may be available dependent on individual pathways and sufficient demand. Studying A Levels is providing me with outstanding qualifications; this will assist me with my goal of becoming a chemical engineer! Gurpreet Rodrigues

7 LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM SOCIAL AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Our extra activities programme is designed to enhance our student s time at The Academy and broaden their life experiences. horse riding lessons Chargeable zoo training/ ANIMAL CARE Grow your own and horticulture horse CARE GAME BIRD MANAGEMENT All of these fantastic activities (plus many more) are available on-site on our 180 hectare estate.

8 The Rural Enterprise Academy Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5PH e. w. #wegrowtalent Follow us on Find us on Facebook The-Rural-Enterprise-Academy