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Monday, 14 May 2012
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I am delighted that you have shown an interest in the post of Teacher of Design and Technology at
Freebrough Academy. As a key subject area the successful post holder will contribute to the core
curriculum and the Engineering specialism. As an outstanding teacher you will have the desire to build
and deliver post 16 education in our future sixth form.
The specialism of Business and Enterprise alongside the engineering specialism drives the “can do”
culture and ethos across the Academy as well as curriculum developments in all phases of learning.
At Freebrough Academy we strive to achieve outstanding outcomes for young people, the successful
candidate will play a major role in transforming education for the young people in this community.
The Academy is well supported by ambitious and committed sponsors who want to use their skills,
expertise and vision for education to ensure young people have opportunities to access the best
possible provision and achieve outcomes that are outstanding.
The young people at Freebrough have high expectations of the Academy. If you have the skills,
passion, energy, ambition and drive to make a real difference to their life chances and want the
opportunity to be appointed to an exciting and forward thinking organisation then this is the job for
you.
I am more than happy to speak to you about the post, talk to you about developments in the Academy
and plans for the future. If you wish to contact me, please email [email protected]
I look forward to hearing from you.
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for taking an interest in the post of Teacher of Design and Technology at Freebrough
Academy.
The successful candidate will join the faculty of Design Technology and ICT which was created with
the merger of the two separate departments upon the formation of the Academy in September
2010. Following the merger the faculty has continued to grow in strength and now seeks to appoint
a new team member to contribute to its continued development and its goal of becoming
outstanding.
As a team we wrote our shared vision in January 2011 and use this to drive every decision we make.
‘It is our collective aim within DT/ICT that all students in our Academy, through interest,
commitment and progression achieve their highest level of attainment.’
The faculty team consists of myself Ray Donnison, my assistant director of learning and a team of
seven teachers and support technicians.
The technology team consists of five full time teachers and also one senior technician and two
support technicians delivering the full D&T curriculum.
Our classrooms consists of an newly developed CAD suite, and engineering workshop, wood
working workshop, two purpose built food rooms and one additional food room currently in the
process of being developed into a textiles room.
At key stage 3 we operate a half term rotation cycle which has benefitted from a complete overhaul
of schemes of work allowing for all aspects of the programmes of study to be delivered as well as
transition modules and enterprising projects.
We have begun to move towards increasing the amount of curriculum time and delivering GCSE’s in
one year allowing for a greater pace for our students and a greater chance of success along with
choice and variety. We currently offer GCSE Hospitality and Catering, Resistant Materials, Graphics
Products and BTEC Engineering.
The faculty is contributing largely to the development of the post 16 centre currently under
construction and will benefit from a state of the art Mac suite, CAD/CAM suite and PC suite
enabling us to deliver a range of Digital design level 3 courses.
I have a strong passion and belief in the power of education and its ability to enthuse, excite and
inspire the young people in our care. I have a driving goal to create an outstanding team leading to
an outstanding faculty delivering the very best to our students. If you feel you have the desire,
resilience, determination and skills to help us achieve our goals then I would like to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the position or would like to visit our academy prior to your
application please feel free to contact me at:-
The post holder will be required to exercise their professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below:-
In each case having regard to the curriculum for the Academy and with a view to promoting the development of the skills, knowledge, abilities and aptitudes of the students in any class or group assigned to the teacher:
• planning and preparing courses and lessons
• teaching, according to their educational needs, the students assigned to the teacher, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student in Academy and elsewhere
• assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students in accordance with Academy Policy
• promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned to the teacher
• providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions and making relevant records and reports
• making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students
• communicating and consulting with the parents of students
• communicating and co-operating with persons or bodies outside the Academy and participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above
• providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students in accordance with Academy Policy
• participating in arrangements made in accordance with the 2002 Regulations or the 2006 Regulations for the appraisal or review of the teachers performance and that of other teachers
• reviewing, as appropriate, their pedagogy and programmes of work
• participating in arrangements for their further training and professional development as a teacher including undertaking training and professional development which aims to meet needs identified in statements of objectives, to achieve individual and Academy priorities or in appraisal statements where teachers are subject to the 2002 Regulations or in planning and review statements where teachers are subject to the 2006 Regulations
• in the case of a teacher serving an induction period pursuant to the Induction Regulations, participating in arrangements for his supervision and training
Responsible to: Director of Learning
Job purpose: To carry out the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the academy in accordance with teachers’ pay and conditions in England.
Advising and co-operating with the SLT, Director of Learning and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements
• maintaining good order and discipline among the students and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the Academy premises and when they are engaged in authorised Academy activities elsewhere
• being responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• undertaking the role of Assertive Mentor, as required, in accordance with Academy policy and procedure Any other duties which may be required by the Principal Job descriptions are subject to annual review
• Annual class target and individual student target for attainment at GCSE in subjects taught are achieved.
• Percentage of students making progress in subject taught against baselines and targets set.
• Annual increase in satisfaction ratings on Teaching and Learning surveys as relevant.
Criteria Essential Desirable Evidence
Qualifications and training
• qualified teacher status • willingness to complete further training and development
Application form Certificates
Experience
• a ‘good’ classroom teacher
• to have substantial teaching experience at KS3 and KS4
• a proven background in developing effective and engaging teaching methods
• use of ICT in teaching and as a tool for assessment and recording student progress
• A good to outstanding classroom teacher
Application form Reference Interview
Skills, knowledge and aptitudes
• good knowledge of current educational issues
• excellent leadership and organisational skills
• ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students
• ability to work to and meet deadlines
• ability to work under pressure
• ability to work as part of a team
• ability to teach and assess to a high standard
• excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to a range of situations
• excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• confident and competent user of ICT
• knowledge of the application of ICT to improve the quality of teaching and learning
• up to date knowledge of subject area
• knowledge of research and development in teaching and learning
• knowledge of national initiatives related to subject area
Application form Reference Interview
Other requirements
• suitability to work with children
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• committed to making a difference to the lives of young people
• ability to relate to and promote the ethos of the Academy
• flexible and willing to work as part of a diverse team
• calm, purposeful approach
• self motivated and enthusiastic
• willingness to be involved in the ‘life’ of the Academy
• able to maintain a good work/life balance
• commitment to reviewing and developing teaching styles
• discrete and aware of issues of confidentiality
• to have good attendance and punctuality records
• to be willing to undertake further professional development
Application Form Reference Interview
Surname(s) (Block Capitals)
Forename:
Permanent address
Department for Education and Employment Teachers’ Reference Number:
National Insurance Number:
Telephone Number: Home Work Mobile E-mail
Address for correspondence (if different)
When could you commence duties if appointed?
Present Teaching Post (or last employment) if applicable Current post Previous post (please tick as appropriate)
Job Title Dates of employment (in this post)
Designation of Post (Full or Part Time)
Present or last Salary
Name and Address of Establishment (give also size, type and age range taught)
Salary Scale and Point on Scale AND TLR Payment (if applicable)
Employer/LEA
Date Appointed
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Reason for Leaving:
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Equal Opportunities Policy Applications are welcomed from all persons regardless of sex, marital status, colour, ethnic origins, disability or religious beliefs provided they have the necessary attributes to do the job. All information given in this application will be treated confidentially. Any statistics produced to monitor our Equal Opportunities Policies will not result in personal details being divulged.
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Education (Applicants should be prepared to produce evidence of qualifications held).
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I hereby apply for employment with FreebroughAcademy. To the best of my knowledge all the particulars I have given are true. I understand that the provision of false information may disqualify me from employment or render me liable to instant dismissal if coming to light after my appointment. I also understand that any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check, occupational health check, qualification check and that I am required to provide proof of my eligibility to work in the U.K. Signed: Date:
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If you are not called for interview within 30 days of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon 21 May 2012 Applications submitted after
this date will not be accepted.
The interview and assessment day will take place at Freebrough Academy during week commencing
Monday 28 May; if you are shortlisted you will be contacted with details in due course.
27 February 2012
Mrs Linda Halbert
Principal
Freebrough Academy
Linden Road
Brotton
Saltburn
North Yorkshire
TS12 5SJ
Dear Mrs Halbert
Academies initiative: monitoring inspection of Freebrough Academy
Introduction
Following my visit with Margaret Farrow, Her Majesty’s Inspector, to your
academy on 22 and 23 February 2012, I write on behalf of Her Majesty’s Chief
Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills to confirm the inspection
findings.
The visit was a first monitoring inspection in connection with the academies
initiative.
Evidence
Inspectors observed the academy’s work, scrutinised documents and met with the
Principal, senior leaders and middle managers, groups of students and an external
consultant. They also met with the Chair and vice-chair of the Governing Body and
a local authority governor, all of whom also represented the lead sponsors.
Inspectors observed 18 part-lessons and the provision for students at risk of
exclusion or who have misbehaved in lessons, and visited four tutorials and an
assembly.
Context
Freebrough Academy opened in September 2010 and operates on the site of its
predecessor school, Freebrough Specialist Engineering College. It is sponsored by
Teesside University, Prior Pursglove College, and Redcar and Cleveland Borough
Council. Its lead education partner is Redcar and Cleveland College. The academy’s
specialisms are Business and Enterprise, and it has recently been awarded regional
hub status for the Peter Jones Business and Enterprise Academy. The academy is
smaller than average with 770 students aged 11 to 16 on roll. The majority of
students live in small, scattered communities. Almost all of the students are of
White British heritage. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free
school meals is very high. Over a quarter of students have been identified as
requiring additional support as a result of their disability or special educational
needs. The proportion of these students with a statement of special educational
needs is above average. The Principal has been in post since April 2010. Almost all
teaching and support staff transferred to the academy from the predecessor
school. However, there has been a significant change in staffing at all levels since
the academy opened. The deputy Principal and the majority of middle leaders
joined the academy in January 2011. The director of finance and corporate
services, and the human relations manager are joint appointments with Thornaby
Academy.
Achievement of students at the academy
Students’ attainment on entry into the academy in Year 7 is significantly below
average. Their reading ages are particularly low. When the academy opened in
September 2010, assessment information showed that only 17% of Year 11
students were on track to achieve at least five GCSEs grade A*-C, including English
and mathematics. Decisive actions taken by leaders effectively tackled some of the
underlying underachievement and as a result over 33% eventually attained this
benchmark by summer 2011. These results were an improvement on those in the
predecessor school. Nonetheless, this group of students made inadequate
progress in English and mathematics even when taking their low starting points on
entry into account. Consequently the academy did not meet the government’s
floor standards which set the minimum expectations for attainment and progress
in the 2010/11 academic year. However, students’ achievement and progress in
science were good, and continue to be a strength of the academy.
Evidence from lesson observations, and the academy’s detailed assessment
information on students’ current achievements, indicates that the majority of
students are now making better progress in lessons, not least due to
improvements in the quality of teaching. A range of activities have been developed
to promote students' reading and numeracy skills and these are effectively
narrowing the gap between students’ achievements and age-related expectations.
Strategies include targeted activities for students at risk of underachieving,
accelerated reading experiences in regular tutor-group time, and more teachers
planning lessons across the curriculum that develop literacy, numeracy and
communication skills. There is little variation in the progress made by boys and
girls in lessons, which represents an improvement on previous years. This is
because a rigorous system of performance reviews with faculty leaders and
individual teachers is making sure students’ progress is monitored regularly and
actions to identify any underachievement are
proving increasingly effective. Similarly, improvements in the systems to identify
and support disabled students and those with special educational needs are
helping to narrow the gap between their achievements and that of their peers,
although as yet these strategies are in the early stages of development.
The academy’s tracking system and work scrutinies also demonstrate that the rate
of students’ progress is accelerating. Students’ presentation of their work is
generally good and inspectors’ scrutiny of their books showed there is little time
wasted in lessons.
The quality of teaching
The academy’s leaders have taken robust and decisive action to improve the
quality of teaching. The impact of their actions can be seen in achievement that is
rising and the better rates of progress students are now making in lessons. The
large majority of teaching in the lessons observed was good and none was
inadequate. Good relationships between adults and students build their
confidence and self-esteem successfully and this helps promote positive attitudes
to learning. Students generally speak thoughtfully when responding to questions
or when seeking clarification about their work. They are usually sensitive to the
needs and interests of their peers, taking turns and encouraging each other when
working in groups or pairs.
The best lessons are well planned and carefully managed to include all learners
and use any support assistants wisely. Teachers have good subject knowledge and
incorporate a range of activities to capture students’ interest and make learning
relevant. There is a brisk pace and links are established to other subjects. In these
lessons, students respond quickly to staff and apply themselves diligently to
learning. Notable differences observed by inspectors in less effective lessons
included over-lengthy teacher input, symptomatic of too great a focus on teaching
and giving information, rather than engaging students as active participants and
enabling them to take responsibility for their own learning; and more limited use
of questioning to extend students’ responses and deepen their thinking.
While a consistent approach to lesson planning has been adopted, this focuses too
much on identifying teaching techniques rather than the difference teaching will
make to learning and progress. Learning targets are set for different abilities and
learning objectives are made explicit at the beginning of each lesson but students
are usually presented with the same activities and complete similar tasks.
Consequently, work is too easy for some and too difficult for others. This is largely
because the academy’s accurate assessment information is not yet being used
effectively by teachers to plan activities that closely match students’ varying
learning needs and provide the right level of challenge. While there are examples
of teachers using good evaluative marking and feedback to help students
understand how well
they are doing, academy leaders know that this is not yet consistently good across
all subjects.
Behaviour and safety of students
Students speak convincingly about how much behaviour has been transformed for
the better over the last year and the positive impact this has on their enjoyment of
lessons and their attendance. This is confirmed by the impressive rise in the
attendance rate of students and the eradication of gaps in the attendance of
different groups of students. When the academy opened in September 2010,
attendance rates were well below average; current attendance rates for the vast
majority of student groups are above average. All of the students spoken with
during this inspection reported that they feel safe and this is reflected in the
students’ responses to the academy’s own questionnaires. Students say that
bullying, including prejudice-based bullying, is not tolerated and that robust action
is taken if any is identified. Students adopt safe practices and are taught well about
managing risks regarding their personal safety. Links with external agencies and
the addition of specialist support staff is making a significant contribution to the
personal and emotional well-being of all students and in particular for those who
are experiencing difficulties or feeling vulnerable for whatever reason.
Students demonstrate positive attitudes to learning in most lessons and behave
well as they move around the academy. They arrive promptly to lessons and wait
to go into classes in an orderly manner. Students comment that the number of
lessons disrupted by poor behaviour is now low and mainly confined to times
when teachers either do not apply the behaviour management policy consistently
or when they are taught by some temporary teachers. Students also speak about
how the improvements in behaviour have led to a significant reduction in the
number of students temporarily excluded from school. The academy’s data
confirms that this reduction is impressive, as is the reduction in the proportion of
students who have been permanently excluded. In 2010, seven students were
permanently excluded and currently there are none. Partnerships the academy has
forged with the fire brigade, police and youth services have noticeably reduced
instances of anti-social behaviour in the local area and this is adding to the positive
views of the academy that are growing within the local community.
The quality of leadership in and management of the academy
The Principal provides an extremely focused and convincing direction for the
academy. Her vision for the academy is crystal clear and inspirational. As a result,
staff and students alike have high expectations and aspirations. The academy has
worked hard to build productive relationships with home and the local community,
to engage parents and carers and to communicate more effectively with them.
This ensures that the academy’s high expectations are understood and shared
more widely.
The Principal has created a mutually supportive senior leadership team. Shrewd
appointments have resulted in a team of middle managers who are
wholeheartedly and energetically committed to accelerating the academy’s
improvement journey. Some difficult decisions and decisive actions have had to be
taken but these have resulted in a significantly improved culture and ethos
throughout the academy and a much more effective climate for learning. The
impact of the academy’s strong leadership is most clearly seen in the improving
outcomes of attendance and behaviour and the better progress students are now
making in lessons.
The academy has good capacity to improve. Strategic planning is effective and
targeted on those areas in most urgent need of change. A clear infrastructure is
now in place alongside a well-understood cycle of implementation, monitoring and
evaluation. This is effectively linked to robust performance management
arrangements for staff and well-targeted professional development activities.
Systems have been put into place to ensure that students’ achievements are
regularly tracked and reviewed, although as yet not all teachers are using this
assessment data effectively to plan activities that cater for students’ differing
needs.
The senior leadership team and the governing body are astutely aware of the
academy’s strengths and shortcomings. The governing body and sponsors are kept
very well informed about all aspects of the academy’s work as a result of the
detailed reports the Principal provides. Governing body members and sponsors
have played an important part in supporting and challenging senior leaders to
tackle underperformance decisively and effectively. Safeguarding arrangements
meet current requirements securely.
External support
The quality of support from external partners has been good and valued by the
academy leaders. Increasingly, resources and expertise are being shared. External
support from sponsors is beginning to open up new, wider curricular opportunities
for students. A variety of consultants have been employed to work with academy
staff and they have contributed effectively to improvements in the students’
behaviour and the quality of teaching. The Open Academies Education Adviser
visited the academy in December 2011 and identified similar areas of
improvement and areas for development found by the inspectors.
Main Judgements
The academy has made satisfactory progress towards raising standards.
Priorities for further improvement
By September 2012 ensure that teachers:
■ use assessment information to plan activities that always take account of
students’ differing levels of ability
■ provide more opportunities for students to be active participants in lessons and
take responsibility for their own learning
■use questioning techniques effectively to challenge students and extend their
thinking
■ improve the consistency and quality of marking and provide written feedback
that always explains to students what they need to do next to improve their work
further.
I am copying this letter to the Secretary of State for Education, the Chair of the
Governing Body and the Academies Advisers Unit at the Department for
Education. This letter will be posted on the Ofsted website.
Yours sincerely
Wendy Ripley
Her Majesty’s Inspector
Inspiring Success and Excellence
24 January 2012
Press Release
Freebrough Academy to become regional hub for Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
In December 2012 the new, state of the art, Freebrough Academy Post 16 Enterprise Centre will throw open its doors. The new building will physically stand-alone from the main academy building but will be linked through the curriculum, staffing and ethos. The centre will specialise in the teaching of the most up to date Business and Enterprise, Creative and Digital Media and Engineering courses alongside some more traditional options.
The experience offered to students will be further enhanced by the news that Freebrough has been selected to be a Regional Hub for the prestigious Peter Jones Enterprise Academy. A team of staff fromFreebrough journeyed to Amersham, Buckinghamshire to pitch for the post 16 centre to become the regional hub for the Cleveland area.As the regional hub we will recruit ‘spokes’ - pre and post 16 education providers in the Tees Valley who would like to deliver the PJEA qualifications, alongside offering the courses both pre and post 16 in the Academy
The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy offers an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to realise and achieve their business dreams. Set-up by Peter Jones, CBE, star of ‘Dragons’ Den’, the Academy was the first to offer further education courses in enterprise and entrepreneurship in the UK where students are actually required to set up and run their own business. Whether students want to own their own business or work for someone else theBTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship qualifications offered through PJEA and Freebrough Academy will help them to succeed.
Construction work will begin on the post 16 centre building early this year. The centre will have state of the art facilities with large and small flexible spaces which can be used for a number of purposes allowing creative teaching to take place. The centre will also have up to date ICT facilities in all teaching and social areas. There will be rooms specifically designed for the teaching of Business and Enterprise, Digital and Creative Media, Engineering and Performing Arts with the most up to date equipment and software available at Post 16, much of it industry standard.
Alongside the teaching areas we will have a dedicated business incubation unit where students can fulfil their dreams of running their own business. The area will house several start-up businesses and mentoring and support will be available to ensure the businesses are given every opportunity to thrive.
At Freebrough Academy we aim to instil a ‘can do’ attitude in all of our students from the moment they step through our doors in year 7 allowing them to have the confidence and skills to excel in their chosen career.We are also working with our local primary feeder schools to start this journey at an even younger age.
Kelly Rich, Director of Post 16 Provision at Freebrough Academy said, “We are very excited about becoming a regional hub for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy. We feel these entrepreneurial qualifications are essential in ensuring our students have the skills to be
able to deal with the ever changing world of work whether their career choice be employment or self-employment. We believe these qualifications will put our students ahead of the rest.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the communities in East Cleveland as well as the borough wide opportunities it presents. In the current economic climate entrepreneurs are the people who will support the improvements in the economy needed to bring us out of recession. Freebrough Academy is proud to have a key role to play in this within our region”.
A competition is currently running for one lucky Freebrough Academy student to have the honour of naming the new centre. Students are currently putting forward their ideas.
The post 16 centre will also house a community cafe, which will be open to the public and will serve a range of refreshments and light snacks.
About the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy has a mission to train and motivate young people, unleash entrepreneurial talent and create opportunities for young people to realise their potential.
They are building a nationwide network of colleges and providers to transform attitudes to entrepreneurship and enterprise education.
The academies offer BTECs in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in partnership with Edexcel; these are the first qualifications of their kind for 16-19 year olds in the UK.
The course structure is business-led and involves partnerships with a range of companies and entrepreneurs providing leadership and hands-on business experience.
The courses prepare students for an entrepreneurial career, whether they plan to set up their own business or to work in an entrepreneurial workplace, helping an established business to grow.
The Enterprise Academies offer a unique approach, focusing on learning by doing and supporting and encouraging students to realise their ambitions and to turn their own business dreams into reality.
The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy is supported by Everything Everywhere, Alpha Romeo and Grant Thornton.
Issued by: Kim Forteath on behalf of Freebrough Academy
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In the heart of Tees Valley, sandwiched between the North York Moors National Park and the
Heritage Coast of Cleveland and North Yorkshire you will find the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland.
An area of contrasts and surprises!
The borough of Redcar and Cleveland consists of Redcar,
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, and small towns such as
Brotton, Skelton, and Loftus.
Each town has its own story to tell and together make
Redcar and Cleveland an area full of contrast with
spectacular views, countryside and plenty of activities.
Redcar is a traditional seaside resort that caters for all ages
and interests. It has flat sandy beaches, excellent shopping
facilities and entertainment venues, top class restaurants and a wealth of
historical interest. Add to this a museum, cinema, flat themed
promenade, amusements and a racecourse; you are sure to find
everything you need for a perfect and memorable visit.
Guisborough is a historic market town that lies at the bottom of the
Cleveland Hills. This gateway to the North York Moors was once the
capital of Cleveland and its broad cobbled street is the focus of the
town's shops, pubs and eating places. The nearby Guisborough Forest
& Walkway Visitor Centre is a useful stopping off point before
venturing off into the forest.
Guisborough is an ideal base to tour the surrounding coast and
countryside of North Yorkshire and Tees Valley.
Skinningrove is a small coastal village which huddles under Boulby
cliffs. It also home to the Cleveland Ironstone Museum where you can
experience the underground world of the area's mining heritage. Nearby
Cattersty beach is highly regarded for its fine sand and peaceful, secluded location.
Situated on the side of a wooded valley between Saltburn and Guisborough you will find a tiny village by
the name of Upleatham.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea is a picturesque Victorian seaside resort that offers visitors beautiful gardens set
amongst preserved woodland, long stretches of sandy beach and rugged sea cliffs. It is also home to the
oldest remaining water balanced cliff lift in Britain as well as a miniature railway and the magnificent
Victorian pleasure pier. The town is on the Cleveland Way and just south of the town is the spectacular
Hunt Cliff.
Skelton is a town that is set 300 feet above the sea with land dropping away 160 feet to the picturesque
dale of Skelton Beck resulting in some remarkable views to the North Sea some two miles away. It is an
ideal place to take a break for weary walkers and is also home to Skelton Castle.
There are also plenty of other small towns and villages to explore within the Redcar and Cleveland area
including Brotton and Loftus.
Partners
Teesside University – www.tees.ac.uk
Prior Pursglove College – www.pursglove.ac.uk
Redcar and Cleveland College – www.cleveland.ac.uk
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council – www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/learning
Expression of Interest document –
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/foischeme/_documents/DfES_FoI_770.pdf
Predecessor School
Freebrough Specialist Engineering College OFSTED Report
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_reports/download/(id)/97738/(as)/132171_319273.pd
Locality
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council – www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/leisure
North Yorkshire Moors – www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
North East England Tourism - http://www.visitnortheastengland.com/
Local Estate Agents
Partners Estate Agents – www.partnersloftus.co.uk
Michael Poole Property Consultants – www.michaelpoole.co.uk
Robson Carter Estate Agency – www.robsoncarter.co.uk