Bradfields Academy
Medway, United Kingdom
About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
- Aspiration and Success
- Collaboration and Inclusivity
- Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
- Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
- Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
- Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
- Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
Location
Highly skilled, caring staff consistently use thoughtful approaches to help pupils manage their own behaviour effectively... Staff notice pupils talents and interests and create opportunities to showcase and nurture them.
- Ofsted 2022Pupils gain meaningful qualifications and training that will help them to take their next steps in employment, education and training. These experiences give pupils confidence and a range of useful skills for their future lives.
- Ofsted 2022Staff feel valued by leaders. This has created a culture of mutual support and collaboration among the staff team. As a result, learning is engaging and interesting for all pupils.
- Ofsted 2022This is a kind and caring school where pupils flourish... and keen to find out what they will be learning. They develop respectful relationships with staff and form positive friendships with each other.
- Ofsted 2022
