Summary

Part of The Ascent Academies' Trust
School name
Barbara Priestman Academy
Address
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN
School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Not applicable
Age range
11 to 19
Size
190 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://www.barbara-priestman.org.uk (opens in new tab)

About Barbara Priestman Academy

Barbara Priestman Academy is for students aged 11-19 years with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder or complex learning difficulties. The academy’s greatest resource is its dedicated team of professionals who strive to provide the very best in education and well-being.

Our teaching staff, support staff and multi-disciplinary professionals are all trained in understanding autism and meeting the needs of students with complex needs. Through working in close partnership with parents, governors, businesses and the local community we provide an excellent educational experience for young people.

We offer a range of personalised curriculum pathways at 14 -19, including GCSEs, Level 3 courses, Entry Level courses and ASDAN qualifications. We also offer a range of vocational courses. The personal and social curriculum is underpinned by a broad range of accredited qualifications and/or experiences that develop independence skills, work based skills, interests and develop students citizenship.

We are very proud of our academy’s positive ethos, one that values diversity and provides equal opportunity. We have high expectations for each individual, and are committed to developing each student’s strengths and growing areas of need.

Barbara Priestman Academy is part of Ascent multi-Academy Trust which is a partnership between four secondary special schools in Sunderland. This partnership benefits students through shared resources, expertise and curriculum access.

We welcome new students, parents, staff and visitors to the academy. Please get in touch to see for yourselves the opportunities we provide.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location and map

Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN

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