PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
PROSPECTUS
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The academy is a safe environment in which students can work and learn. The academy’s determined anti-bullying culture and its ethos of ‘kindness’ have created a harmonious community characterised by mutual respect. Ofsted 2015
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VISION We are an innovative and inclusive school, committed to providing the best possible opportunities for our students and ensuring that every student is as successful as they possibly can be. Everything in our school is underpinned by our core values of Aspiration, Success and Kindness. We have the highest expectations of our students and expect them to aim for excellence at all times, to maintain the highest standards of themselves and to immerse themselves fully in the life of the school. We strive to provide our students with the best experiences possible, appropriate to their needs and aspirations. Partnerships are important to us and we believe our relationships with others, particularly parents and carers, are critical in meeting the needs of our students. Whether you are a prospective student or parent, a member of the profession wanting to join our exciting journey or a school/college looking to work in partnership with us, our doors will always be open to you.
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…insistence that the academy’s work should be underpinned by the core values of ‘aspiration, success and kindness’ has helped to embed ambition, improve standards of behaviour and increase the impact of teaching on students’ progress.
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Ofsted 2015
LEARNING We are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning, which allows every student, regardless of their background or ability, to achieve their full potential. We work tirelessly to create a learning environment which reflects the value we place on young people and their success. We want our students to grow into fully participating citizens in their communities and beyond, with a real sense of their own worth. We offer an inspiring and varied curriculum to engage students and prepare them for their next steps in education, training and employment. All of our talented and dedicated staff are determined to challenge students in their learning, to ensure they become resilient learners with the highest of aspirations. From year seven through to their last days of sixth form study, students are provided with individualised learning and support.
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‌teachers convey an infectious enthusiasm that encourages students to want to learn. Ofsted 2015
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I always thought the teachers at my primary school were great but the teachers here are incredible!
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Year 7 Student
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The academy’s ethos and broad and balanced curriculum helps students develop values that enable them to appreciate the diverse nature of life in modern Britain. Ofsted 2015
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ENRICHMENT We encourage students to participate in our wide range of extracurricular activities. These range from sporting activities, drama and music productions to the Duke of Edinburgh Award and World Challenge expeditions to far flung parts of the globe. Students in all year groups are entitled to these experiences, visits and opportunities that support their learning in a variety of ways throughout their time with us. We pride ourselves on the celebration of student success and their achievements both in school and out. Public celebration is the key to our philosophy and our regular achievement assemblies reinforce the message that success is both desirable and attainable, alongside our innovative rewards system.
SUPPORT From the moment of transition from year six, our students are supported by an exceptional pastoral support team. Our five House Managers work closely with tutors, teachers, parents and carers in order to remove all barriers to learning and ensure our students believe in themselves and have limitless aspirations. We are a fully inclusive school and tailor our curriculum and support to ensure that every child’s self-esteem and self-worth develops. Where a student is identified as having a specific special need, our Learning Support Team develops support plans to ensure their requirements are met and they are able to access every opportunity the school can offer. Our highly-regarded resource base for Hearing Impaired students caters for 18 students. Qualified and experienced staff within the resource base and across the school are committed to ensuring that the provision for these students is seamless.
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There is a clear commitment to equality of opportunity for all students. Ofsted 2015
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It is only through the patience and understanding of all his teachers that he has progressed so well; he has been provided with additional support in every subject and teachers have worked so hard to see him succeed.
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Foster Carer
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The help that students who have hearing impairments receive from staff within lessons is particularly effective.
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Ofsted 2015
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Staff are always ready to offer encouragement and support at the right times and as students, we are encouraged to achieve more through greater celebration of our success. The school community works hard to create a culture of kindness. Head Girl
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PARTNERSHIPS Students become successful learners when the whole community comes together to help them. The most important of these partnerships lies between parents, school and the student. When a student joins our school we enter into a three part agreement. Our Home School Agreement puts responsibilities on each of us to work for our students’ success. We believe that sustainable school improvement can only be achieved through working closely with other organisations. We value our strong partnership with the Colne Community School and the Coast2Coast Teaching School Alliance. For anyone interested in being a partner with this school, as a parent, member of staff or in another way, please do not hesitate to contact us. Further information about our school and college is also available at www.philipmorant.essex.sch.uk Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way Colchester Essex CO3 4QS Tel: 01206 545222
Email: theschool@philipmorant.essex.sch.uk
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As Head Boy I am proud to represent Philip Morant, I wanted to give something back to the school because of all the opportunities that have been made available to me. Every area of the school has something to offer. Head Boy
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PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
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