Our Vision:
To provide a holistic education which enables our learners to be the best version of themselves.
The Three Pillars of Richard Barnes Academy
This year, we are excited to launch ‘The Three Pillars of RBA’, which form the foundation of our academy’s core purpose. We focus on enabling the growth of learners through our pillars of Ambition, Character and Safe. These provide our young people with an opportunity to develop into well-rounded individuals who are prepared to succeed in all areas of life.
Ambition
We focus on supporting and raising the aspirations of each of our learners, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully move on to their next stage of education. All our learners have an individual learning pathway tailored to their needs and are guided and supported by our dedicated teaching staff. Our young people benefit from our innovative and unique curriculum, which combines personalised learning with academic and vocational education.
Character
Our fantastic teaching and support staff work closely with every one of our students, supporting them to take ownership of their lives and their choices. Students benefit from exciting new opportunities and experiences which expand their knowledge, understanding and personal virtues. A key focus for our academy is building emotional resilience, and our young people enjoy learning the skills for self-awareness and personal growth. These qualities help students make changes in their lives to help them become successful members of the community.
Safe
We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for all our young people, working with each learner individually to support their mental health and well-being. We also weave the concepts of personal choice, risk-taking and community throughout our unique curriculum, equipping students with the emotional skills to keep themselves safe in their future lives. Our experienced academy team works closely with all learners’ families, as well as multi-agency partners, to support and safeguard their welfare.