CIA
The Centre for Induction and Acceleration
SENCO: Ms S Reed
The Centre provides support and direction for students of every kind across all three Learning Communities. It offers courses to develop basic skills and language as well as providing extension courses for the most able. Students arriving at the Academy mid-year are given additional support by the Centre to help them settle quickly and effectively. The Centre has a dedicated team of professionals and agencies led by a Senior Teacher, and it also has a Community Manager to provide an additional contact for students and parents.
The Centre suite of Learning Rooms offers an extensive alternative curriculum for students including Literacy, Numeracy, Science, History, Spanish, Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL), KS3 & KS4 PSHEE, Brain Training, PE and ART.
Students are able to have intensive mentoring and support in preparation for their GSCE's in the Centre.
CIA Curriculum Maps
Entry Level 1 Maths
Entry Level 2 Maths
Entry Level 3 Maths
Entry Level English
Entry Level Geography
CIA Staff Team
Ms S Reed |
SENDCo - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator |
Ms S Lenihan |
SENCo Assistant |
Ms M Ciobanu |
ASD Specialist for ASD Facility |
Mrs K Miles-Streek |
Alternative Curriculum / ASD |
Mr S Humphrys |
Alternative Curriculum / Horticulture Specialist |
Ms L Sargent |
Learning Support Assistant - EAL Specialist |
Ms A Etchells |
Learning Support Assistant - EAL Specialist |
Ms V Larkin |
Learning Support Assistant - EAL Specialist |
Ms C Duffy |
CIA Lead |
Mr E Carter |
Learning Support Assistant |
Mr J Edwards |
Learning Support Assistant |
Mrs S Griffin |
Learning Support Assistant |
Mrs F O’Keeffe |
Learning Support Assistant |
Mrs S Sullivan |
Learning Support Assistant |