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ZuluGreat Academy Ashton
Broadoak Road
Ashton under Lyne
Tameside
OL6 8RF
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GAET SEND Policy report Sep 2021
GAET SEND Policy report Sept 2020
Independent Parental Special Education Advice
Mental Health Services for young people
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/
SENDIASS (formerly Parent Partnership Service)
https://www.tameside.gov.uk/sendiass
The SEND Pupil Support Service is now offering a Parent Helpline. The service is for the parents/carers of children with EHCPs, currently not in school. The service will offer support and guidance to parents who have SEND children at home, and who are currently struggling to support, engage and/or manage their SEND needs. The SEND team may be able to suggest strategies to help parents and carers to engage their child with work set by school. The helpline will be available to parents from Monday 30th March 2020, and will operate between the hours of 9am-1pm.
Helpline details as follows: Monday - Friday:
9am to 11am: 0161-3438381 11am to 1pm: 07971132375
Thank you for your interest in the Great Academy Ashton. Our aim is to include the very best of traditional education alongside the innovation and change needed to prepare our young people for successful careers and global citizenship.
With the academy providing first-class facilities, alongside teaching and support of the highest standard, will give our young people the chance to achieve more than they thought possible. Each day I plan to encourage them to develop personal qualities – of self-discipline, care, respect and hard work. In return, they will enjoy the challenge of realising their potential.
The Academy is different. My favourite proverb is from Africa – it takes a whole village to raise a child – and this theme of partnership characterises and the educational experience we offer. As a parent myself, I know selecting the right school for your children is an important and often difficult decision. Look through our prospectus and student handbook; talk to us about your hopes for your child. You’ll find we have so much in common.
If you would like a copy of our prospectus then please contact us.
Mr D Waugh – Principal, Great Academy Ashton
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
Ofsted inspects and regulates to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
Ofsted Inspection Documents
Section 8 Monitoring Visit October 2017
Section 8 Monitoring Visit February 2018
Section 8 Monitoring visit October 2018
Section 8 Monitoring Visit January 2019
Outcomes Information
Outcomes 2018 and historic.docx
Detailed Performance Information
Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium Statement 2017-18
If you are interested in hiring our facilities contact our lettings team e: lettings@gaa.org.uk
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Great Academies Education Trust was established in 2012 taking responsibility for its academies from the previous sponsor, New Charter. We believe that children and young people deserve outstanding schools to help raise and fulfil their ambitions.
GAET manages GAA and three other academies through the education trust. This includes two secondary academies (Copley Academy in Stalybridge and Middleton Technology School In Rochdale) and one primary (Silver Springs Academy in Stalybridge).
To find out more about our sponsor click Great Academies Education Trust
2016 07 12 Articles of Association
To find out more about academies and its funding click here :
GAA - SFA
GAA Funding Agreement
Great Academies Education Trust signed RSM - 31 Aug 19 accs
Great Academy Ashton recognises the contribution an effective Governing Body makes to the overall success of the Academy and believes it is important to have an effective recruitment policy in place to ensure those appointed possess the right skills, experience and attributes to successfully drive the Academy forward.
The purpose of the Governing Body is to help the school provide the best possible education for its pupils.
They do this by:
The following are members of Great Academies Education Trust Governance
| Position | Appointed by | Appointment Date | Resigned |
| Members | |||
| Annette Hall | Members | 08.07.2019 | |
| Michael O’Hare | Members | 14.12.2018 | |
| Tony Powell | Members | 12.03.2012 | |
| Ian Munro | Members | 04.05.2007 | 08.07.2019 |
| Trustees | |||
| Paul Jones (Chair) | Members | 23.04.2020 | |
| Helen Curran* | Members | 14.03.2018 | |
| Chris Bowes | Members | 10.07.2017 | |
| Annette Hall | Members | 27.09.2017 | |
| Kal Kay | Members | 20.04.2020 | |
| Barbara Daykin | Members | 20.04.2020 | |
| Frank Curran* | Members | 06.01.2020 | |
| Catherine Williams | Members | 04.07.2018 | |
| Greg Suligowski | Members | 04.07.2018 | |
| Michael Blakey | Members | 23.04.2020 | |
| Sue Hutchinson | Members | 27.09.2017 | 16.10.2019 |
| Ian Munro | Members | 04.05.2007 | 05.04.2019 |
| Governors | |||
| Faye Hayes (Chair) | Trustees | 12.12.2019 | |
| Darren Heys | Trustees | 14.10.2019 | |
| David Ainsworth | Trustees | 14.10.2019 | |
| Tamoor Shafique | Trustees | 14.10.2019 | |
| Kim Heavey | Trustees | 12.12.2019 | |
| Elizabeth Gilmore | Trustees | 28.01.2021 | |
| Adam Parsons | Trustees | 09.03.2021 | |
| Catriona Holden | Parent Election | 12.12.2019 | |
| Gemma Tierney | Parent Election | 12.12.2019 | |
| Deborah Ball (Chair) | Trustees | 13.03.2017 | 31.08.2020 |
| Jessica Marney | Trustees | 14.10.2019 | 05.10.2020 |
| Michael O’Hare | Trustees | 13.03.2017 | 31.07.2019 |
| Cath How | Trustees | 13.03.2017 | 31.07.2019 |
| Christine Schofield | Trustees | 13.03.2017 | 31.07.2019 |
| Greg Suligowski | Trustees | 13.03.2017 | 31.07.2019 |
* member of the Finance & Audit Committee
2016 07 12 Articles of Association
Apr 20 GAET - Board & Ctte Structure
Certificate and Memorandum of Association
Directors and Governors Register of Business and Pecuniary Interests - 2019.20 Trust & GAA
Chair of Governors
Faye Hayes,
Great Academies Education Trust,
Cavendish 249, Cavendish Street,
Ashton-under-Lyne,
OL6 7AT
It is my great privilege to welcome you to Great Academy Ashton. It is my absolute privilege to serve our community as the Head Teacher of our great school. A school filled with over 1300 inspirational young people and 200 highly talented, highly dedicated, expert staff. Our school, and the schools within our trust, are truly great schools, full of inspirational young people and exceptionally talented staff. As Head Teacher I am proud to have such a supportive, expert and engaged staff team and I hope that you will be equally inspired by our learning community.
Great Academy Ashton is a large 11 – 16 school that serves the communities in and around Ashton-under-Lyne and the surrounding areas of Tameside, Oldham and Manchester. Our school is the beating heart of our community and we pride ourselves in our vision of a school which serves our community and work in partnership as part of a community based, values focussed, cross phased multi-academy trust.
We have approximately 1300 students in Years 7 to 11 and offer a full academically inclusive curriculum with exceptionally high expectations over the knowledge, the skills and the experiences all of our students will gain during their time with us. We strive to deliver the best results with our enthusiastic and talented team of staff who see it as their job to help every one of our students to achieve their individual potential. We have a wide and engaging curriculum with English, mathematics, science, humanities and modern foreign languages at its core. Alongside, welfare education, performing arts, expressive arts and physical education and community programmes, we also develop our students’ wider personal skills and help to equip them for a successful future in our changing world.
We have an exceptional £43 million building and as you would expect, we are able to offer one of the most stimulating learning environments in the North West of England, with cutting edge facilities in each department. Outstanding sports, art, drama and music facilities are available to all students and are regularly used by our community too. GAA prepares students for their futures by educating minds and developing character. Our students are GREAT - Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Achievement, Together. I am very proud of all of them, and very proud to be part of the Ashton and Tameside communities. We are proud of the high academic and vocational standards our students achieve, but equally proud of the way in which they grow up to be responsible, hardworking and healthy adults who contribute fully to their community. I hope our website gives you a taste of our vibrant and successful learning community.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in school if you need more information or perhaps consider following us on twitter through @GaaPrincipal and @GAAshton_news.
Mr David Waugh – Principal
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