Education With Character

We offer our students exciting opportunities and programmes that challenge them to experience new things, explore their interests, develop their talents and strengthen their values.

These wider opportunities are what equip our students with the character attributes that will enable them to succeed in later life. This sits in line with one of the six key principles within United Learning's Curriculum.

Here at Accrington Academy our aim is to offer students a well-planned programme that is specifically designed for our students to become well-rounded, successful individuals.  We hope that these opportunities allow our students to develop their character traits, attributes and behaviours that underpin success in education and work.

Our mission at Accrington Academy is ‘building character, creating learners and transforming lives’, this sits alongside our TEAM values which are: 

We understand that this is only part of developing a young person’s character, therefore we offer opportunities and challenges that will develop character further. 

Education with Character, a prominent component of Secondary Education, plays an increasingly vital role in equipping students with essential life skills for their future. This approach encompasses various facets, such as instilling good morals, fostering responsibility, promoting independence, nurturing manners, and cultivating active citizenship.

Our school prides itself on upholding core character values, emphasizing truthfulness, hard work, ambition, and good manners. Our staff adhere to a firm, friendly, and equitable approach in fostering mutual respect between students and themselves. They serve as exemplary role models, fostering positive student-staff relationships.

Our TEAM Values run throughout the whole school experience and we systematically ensure it is embedded across all areas. Some examples of this are: 

1. Lessons: The curriculum incorporates PSHE/RSE/Education with Character across various subjects. Form tutors also contribute to character development during dedicated form time.

2. Assemblies: Throughout the academic year, character values are consistently emphasized in school assemblies.

3. Talks: All guest speakers align their presentations with our core character values.

4. Enrichment: Numerous clubs and excursions are designed to enhance students' character development.

5. Tutor Time: Students receive valuable information through Form Tutors, focusing on awareness and safety as part of Education with Character tutor time.