The Eastwood Academy

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Year 11 – Monday 4th February 2013 Year 10 - Monday 25th February 2013 Year 9 - Monday 25th March 2013 Year 8 - Monday 29th April 2013 Year 7 - Monday 1st July 2013
Open Evening
Monday 15th July 2013
Curriculum Pathways Evening (Options)
Thursday 9th May 2013
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Monday 3rd September 2012 Friday 26th October 2012 Monday 7th January 2013 Thursday 28th March 2013 Friday 28th June 2013
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2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 2014 - 2015
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On 30th June the Academy was awarded an ‘outstanding student progress’ commendation by The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT). Sue Williams, Chief Executive of SSAT said: “The Eastwood Academy is one of the best schools in the country at outperforming expectations for their pupils and improving future prospects. There is plenty that other schools could learn from the Academy’s success. The Academy’s results are a testament to the commitment and hard work of the students, teachers and leadership team and a vindication of their belief in high expectations, good teaching and ambition for every young person."

The hardest job of any Headteacher is the same as it has always been – ensuring that all pupils achieve their potential. This remains my fundamental aim, and is brought about by continually developing a stimulating curriculum supported by the highest standards of teaching and learning and a robust behaviour and discipline policy.

The triple specialist status of Performing Arts, Sports, Maths and ICT allow considerable opportunities that pervade all curriculum areas, resulting in high levels of engagement and extensive extra-curricular uptake.

In line with the Government’s plans for a reformed system of strong, autonomous schools, Eastwood became an Academy on 17th August 2011, and is the highest performing non-selective school in the borough of Southend.

Exam Results	Learning Gateway
The 2012 results are impressive and affirm the historical peak of 2011. The Academy is conspicuously successful and operating at a very high level.	Learning Gateway User Guide It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to e-gateway. The principle aim of this facility is to provide parents with easily accessible, real-time information relating to their child. A range of academic and pastoral data is available which I hope will facilitate extended dialogue with the Academy.
Teacher Training	Ofsted
The Academy has a long and successful history in training and developing high performing teachers. As part of The Billericay Schools Teachign School Alliance, from September 2013 The Eastwood Academy will be offering Secondary ‘Schools Direct’ Initial Teacher Training (ITT) places with Mid Essex ITT and in alliance with The Billericay Educational Consortium who are graded by Ofsted as the number one Primary ITT provider in the country For more information visit www.midessexitt.com or contact jtubb@eastwood.southend.sch.uk	The Eastwood School was subject to an OFSTED Inspection on 3rd and 4th November 2010, following the normal 3-year review cycle. The School was graded as “good” which has provided a very attainable springboard towards “outstanding” in the next 18 months.

Specialisms	Parents' Association
The Academy has three specialist areas - Performing Arts, Sport and Mathematics and Computing. On a national level, this translates to Eastwood being only 1 of 46 schools with a triple specialist status and 1 of only 3 in Essex.	The Chair Ms G Cassidy can be contacted through gcassidy@eastwood.southend.sch.uk
Admissions	Attendance

Vacancies	Lettings
Eastwood Academy English Department require two tutors to work with 11-16 year old students to boost performance. £20.00 per hour-flexible hours. Start asap. Please send CV to tkeenan@eastwood.southend.sch.uk	The Eastwood Academy welcomes the local community to use its high quality facilities for a wide variety of activities after the school day or at weekends.
Fixture List	Extra Curricular Calendar
For The Eastwood Academy weekly fixtures list please click here	To see all the extra curricular events that take place at The Eastwood Academy please click here
Governance	Teaching and Learning
The academy will be holding it's AGM on 22nd November. Please click here for further information. The Eastwood Academy is always looking to recruit new people to join the Governing Body. If you are interested in joining, please contact Company Secretary at *KToms@eastwood.southend.sch.uk.* All Governors (Directors) belong to The National Governors’ Association (NGA) – for further details click here.	The Eastwood Academy’s Teaching and Learning Philosphy is pupil-centred with the focus on improving input, throughput and output.