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Oasis Academy MediaCityUKPrestwood Road, Salford

M6 8GG

www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org

If you have a query regarding Oasis Academy MediaCityUK please contact Patrick Ottley-O’Connor through his PA, Sue Moss, on 0161 736 2637 or [email protected]

You can keep up to date with developments at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK via our website www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org

If you wish to know more about Oasis Community Learning please contact:

75 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HS Email: [email protected] www.oasiscommunitylearning.org

Registered number: 5398529. Charity Number: 1109288

Should you want to find out about Oasis UK you can visit www.oasisuk.org

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Oasis Community Learning Every Person Matters

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When I was a teenager I used to attend a local church-based youth club at the weekends. There I learnt two important lessons in life. The first was that the 15-year-old girl that I started going there in an attempt to woo into becoming my girlfriend wasn’t the least bit interested. To her I was a non-entity – a mere 14-year-old! But the second was that I am made in the image of God and that as a result, my life, just like each life, has purpose and meaning. In short, I learnt that every person matters.

So it was that I became inspired to create ways to help build communities where everyone – both young and old – had hope, felt they mattered and were given the opportunity to achieve to their full potential. As a result, in 1985 I set up Oasis; a charity which now provides education, housing and healthcare around the world.

Oasis Community Learning, part of what was by then a family of Oasis charities, began its life in 2004 with the goal of developing a number of Academies across the UK. And, just like the rest of Oasis’ work around the world, right at its heart are the same values. Inspired by Christ, we are committed to valuing all, protecting rights to freedom and choice, working against discrimination and exclusion, respecting the beliefs of others and nurturing confident and competent young people.

That’s why Oasis Academy MediaCityUK’s purpose is to provide a rich and balanced educational environment – academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally for all our students.

That’s why we aim to develop informed and active learners who can explore questions, seek answers and solve problems – students who will care passionately about their neighbour, their community and their planet.

That’s why, through high-quality facilities, outstanding staff and clear leadership, we work to create a positive and affirming environment, encouraging partnerships between students, parents/carers and the wider local community.

That’s why Oasis Academy MediaCityUK’s goal is to provide a welcoming environment for students of all faiths and none, as well as for their parents and carers.

The Oasis Educational Charter spells all this out in much more detail. You can download this from our website www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org. However, it is all summed up like this:

We are community - we are relationships We are learning - we are achievement We are unique - we are inclusive We are enjoyment - we are perseverance We are hope - we are future

We are Oasis.

Steve Chalke MBE – CEO, Oasis Community Learning

Oasis Academy MediaCityUKInvesting in Learning, Achievement and Partnership

Welcome to Oasis Academy MediaCityUK. I am delighted to have been appointed as the Principal of the Academy and feel privileged to serve the young people, their families and the community of Salford.

I am committed to developing outstanding educational opportunities in a fully inclusive environment. My mission is clear:

• To personalise the learning experience of MediaCityUK students by meeting the needs of all students to ensure outstanding progress

• To firmly establish MediaCityUK as the Media & ICT with Business & Enterprise Academy; with a local, regional, national and global reputation for transforming lives, transforming learning & transforming communities.

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is an accelerated Academy initially based on the former Hope High site, whilst we prepare for our relocation to a new, state-of-the-art campus at MediaCityUK on Salford Quays in September 2012.

The Academy provides a truly outstanding opportunity to develop personalised learning for every student and world-class facilities for the Salford community.

We are committed to bring out the best in everyone by recognising and celebrating achievement and educating the whole person for lifelong learning. All students have access to excellent learning facilities and first-class support within a safe and caring environment. Students experience an innovative curriculum that provides a mixture of skills and competences, allowing students to succeed in many different contexts.

By acquiring qualifications, students will have a firm foundation for future success. A core aim of the Academy is to place students at the centre of their learning and make it active, engaging and fun.

Through our specialisms – Media and ICT with Business and Enterprise – the Academy provides unique opportunities for our young people and our wider community. We have developed outstanding partnerships with, and are learning from, business partners, local community groups and other schools.

As a Community Hub, we are a fully inclusive Academy and offer an increasing range of extended facilities and services to the community. In short, we regard ourselves as being at the heart of the learning community.

Thank you for showing an interest in us. I hope you enjoy reading our prospectus and gain a sense of what an exciting and vibrant community Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is for lifelong learners.

Patrick Ottley-O’Connor – Principal, Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Our ValuesEvery child matters We identify and develop the gifts, talents and interests of all our students. Our curriculum and extended opportunities enable all students to engage in their education. They enjoy learning and achieve success. We help them learn how to be healthy and stay safe. They make positive contributions to their school, their community and the wider world. They develop spiritual, social, physical, emotional and economic well-being. The achievements of all our students are valued.

Education for all All members of our community are learners. Our students are educated for life. Our staff are developed through teamwork, training and the opportunities that an innovative environment brings. The educational facilities are shared with local schools and local people. We provide lifelong education. Through our Media and ICT specialism with an enterprising focus we engage local, national and international partners in the education of our students.

Love your neighbour Our work is motivated and inspired by the life, message and example of Christ. We recognise the richness that spiritual and cultural diversity brings to our community. We respect the beliefs and practices of other faiths and provide a welcoming environment for students of all faiths and those with none. We recognise that we are stronger together and value collaboration. We develop an understanding and tolerance of each other through knowledge, mutual respect, believing the best of each other and forgiveness. Individual rights are respected and choice exercised within a culture of self-discipline.

Our Vision • Transforming lives

Every person matters and we value everyone in the Oasis Academies.

• Transforming learning We have a passion for learning and we want everyone to achieve their full, God-given potential.

• Transforming communities We are committed to community development and will help to increase community cohesion, locally, nationally and globally.

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Patrick Ottley-O’Connor - Principal

Learning - curriculumKey Stage 3, Foundation phase Students follow learning programmes leading to National Curriculum tests in English, Maths and Science. Some students may take these tests at the end of Year 8, for others it will be Year 9. The rest of the curriculum focuses on the development of each student’s individual skills and talents. They have access to the Humanities, Arts, Technology, Global Communications and Sports. Students have a voice in mapping their route through their curriculum, leading to high levels of engagement and achievement.

Key Stage 4, 13-16 phase A full complement of GCSEs is supplemented with Specialist Diplomas and BTEC courses. AS Level courses are also offered. Our Media and ICT Centre and Business and Enterprise facilities allow for specific courses to be developed, relating to these areas. Some students begin GCSE and other Level 2 courses in Year 9; some may take three years to complete Key Stage 4.

Sixth Form A range of A-level courses and vocational courses are offered. The curriculum is reviewed yearly to reflect the needs of learners. The curriculum is personalised to each student to cater for their interests and needs. Students have full access to ICT and a range of enrichment opportunities.

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In order to develop a sense of belonging that derives from smaller groupings, the Academy population is divided into Tutor Groups. Every student has a Personal Tutor and each year is led by a Progress Leader. Tutor Groups are central to our pastoral system, rewards and consequences policy, peer support and student leadership programmes. The Personal Tutor gets to know the young person’s interests, skills and needs while the Progress Leader monitors and supports academic progress and individual achievement.

The Personal Tutor works with the student and parents/carers to personalise their learning, helping them choose the right courses and ensuring they develop the skills needed for effective learning.

The members of a Tutor Group support and guide each other, sharing experiences and knowledge. We see strength in students encouraging one another and believe this peer support motivates the students to succeed.

We want the move from Primary to Secondary School to be a positive experience giving new students the right support to succeed. In order to give students a great start, students in Year 7 have a Learning Home Base, equipped with outstanding ICT facilities.

Within the Academy, students are grouped according to ability, with targeted teaching and support enabling good progress to be made by all. Learning Reviews take place throughout the school year. The Personal Tutor receives information from subject teachers and feedback to students and parents/carers on progress being made. Discussions involving the Personal Tutor, student and parents/carers result in Personal Learning Programmes being developed.

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Learning - pastoral organisation

Community vision The vision of the Academy is to create both an outstanding school and a community hub. The development of a new building gives the opportunity to include valuable community facilities. However, we now offer local residents access to adult learning programmes, along with access to a range of sports facilities and out-of-hours activities.

We work with a wide range of partners to develop productive relationships with the local, national and international community, which not only enhances the education available for each student and contributes significantly to the lives of others, but enables students to understand the wider world in which they live and will work.

Oasis believes that it has a duty to respect the environment through a commitment to sustainability and bio-diversity. Resources entrusted to Oasis Academy MediaCityUK will be used with integrity and responsibility.

Healthy living We have an ethos of balanced and healthy lifestyles, demonstrated through policies regarding Academy meals and ecological building design. To promote our healthy living ethos we will ensure that local people have access to, and are involved in, the design and delivery of services that improve health and well-being. This will be achieved through the concept of the future Academy site as a centre for healthy living and will involve a network of activities and outreach work to promote good health through health information, physical exercise and education from the site.

Local communities will be involved in both designing and delivering the health activities on offer. Examples include: health and fitness courses, healthy eating programmes, walking clubs, social clubs and art classes etc. Creative partnerships with local health professionals and other agencies will be developed to ensure people living in the local area can achieve their optimum state of well-being and health.

We also wish to develop a Community Café as part of the Academy where healthy food will be served and opportunities for social interaction provided. These services will be developed gradually so they are of good quality and are tailored to local needs, as well as complementing current provision.

A full extended Academy All Oasis Academies offer opportunities for extended learning and independent study beyond the normal Academy day. Extended community use is also part of the Oasis vision for the Academy. Our services will be expanded over time as Oasis teams begin to develop programmes between the Academy and the local community.

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Community - living and learning together

AdmissionsOasis Academy MediaCityUK is a non-selective community school open to students of all religious faiths and those of no faith.

If you are a parent/carer of a student currently in Year 6 and wish to apply for a place at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK in Year 7 for the following September you will need to complete the Common Application Form and return it to Salford City Council admissions section: Admissions and Exclusions, Children’s Services, Salford City Council, Minerva House, Pendlebury Road, Swinton, Salford M27 4EQ.

If you are seeking a place in any other year group or for a Year 7 place after September, you must contact the Academy directly.

For admission to the Sixth Form you can contact the Academy directly for an application form or download it from our website (www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org/sixth-form/application-process) and return the completed form to the Academy. Alternatively, you can apply through the Common Application Process which will be accessible on the Academy and Local Authority websites from 1st September 2010.

How places will be allocated at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admissions number, applications will be considered against the criteria set out below. After the admission of students with Statements of Special Educational Needs where the Academy is named on the Statement, the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below:

1. Children in public care (Looked after Children) at the time of application

2. Children who have specific medical and/or special needs where the application is supported by written specific professional advice as to why admission to the Academy is necessary. The definition as to what constitutes medical and special needs within the scope of this provision will be agreed by Oasis Community Learning and will be available in writing to parents/carers in the prospectus as part of the admissions policy.

3. Children who attend an associated Primary School as defined by Salford City Council

4. Siblings of students who will be attending the Academy and living at the same address on the date when the applicant would be admitted. The term ‘sibling’ means a full, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, or other child living permanently within the same household. The Academy reserves the right to ask for proof of relationship.

5. Children who live the nearest distance from the Academy. The distance used to determine how close the child lives to the Academy will be the direct line measurement from the front door of the permanent home address to the main entrance to the Academy site. The child’s permanent home address is where he or she normally lives and sleeps and goes to school from. Proof of residence can be requested at any time throughout the admissions process. If false or misleading information is used to gain entry to the Academy, the offer of a place will be withdrawn and the application cancelled.

If there are more applicants than there are places remaining within a particular category and where there is no difference in distance from home to school for two or more children, random allocation will be used to allocate the final available place(s) and to establish priority on the waiting list.

Please note There is an appeals process and all Oasis Academies follow the nationally agreed guidance for admissions appeals.

Complaints Policy If a parent/carer wishes to make a complaint about their child’s welfare or education at the Academy, they should do so by following the procedure given in the Academy’s Parental Complaints Policy. A copy of this can be obtained by contacting the Academy office or looking on the website: www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org.

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FacilitiesAs a new Academy we will have excellent facilities in a building designed for 21st Century education. The centrepiece of the new Academy will be innovative ICT-based learning systems for all students, linked to high-quality educational partners within the MediaCityUK campus.

We will be ICT-rich with easy access to the Academy network, both in and out of school. Parents/carers will be able to access information on their child’s attainment, progress and attendance at any time. We will link with other Oasis Academies as they come on stream, and with schools from around the world providing a rounded educational experience.

The sports hall and multi-use games area, fitness suite and dance studio will provide excellent sporting facilities. We will also access off-site facilities for other sports such as sailing and rock climbing.

The catering facilities will be first-class both for students to use and for students to learn.

We are developing expertise in Media and ICT and we encourage business development in these areas. The current site has benefited from extensive investment in new ICT. It is envisaged that all students in the Academy will have access to a laptop in order to enhance their learning.

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Academy Day

08.15 Breakfast Club08.40 Registration/Assembly09.00 Lesson 110.40 BREAK11.00 Lesson 212.40 LUNCH13.20 Lesson 315.00 SCHOOL ENDS15.05 Extended Day Session*16.00 End of Extended Day Session

* Optional taught time for lessons and enrichment activities

Year 7 Curriculum

Students in Year 7 have 30 Core Learning Sessions per fortnight. Each Learning Session consists of 100 minutes and the fortnight is divided up as follows:

Subject Number of learning sessions Creative Curriculum 13 English 4 Maths 4 Science 4 PE 3 ICT/Media 2

Creative Curriculum Our Creative Curriculum prepares students for the challenges of a new millennium. The work focuses on developing the competences of enquiry, learning, citizenship, relating to people, managing situations and managing information. These transferable skills are needed by a modern economy. By adopting this approach we prepare all our young people for their future. All the traditional subjects such as Geography, History, RE, Art, Music, Technology and Modern Foreign Languages are used to deliver the curriculum, with the focus on developing skills and competences, rather than simply acquiring knowledge.

English, Maths, Science and ICT English, Maths, Science and ICT follow the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum schemes of learning.

Modern Foreign Languages (Global Communication) All students are taught a language which, in the first instance, is French. There will also be the opportunity to study Spanish through the Extended Day Session.

PE PE is compulsory for all students and it is intended that all will have the opportunity to study at least a short course GCSE qualification and/or Junior Sports Leader Award.

Enrichment The Academy is open from 8.15am for Breakfast Club and offers a wide range of enrichment activities at lunchtime and at the end of the Academy day. These include Sport, Music, Drama, ICT, Global Communication and study clubs. All students are encouraged to take part in such activities and contribute fully to community life.

Super Learning Days All students in the Academy engage in a range of exciting and innovative learning activities on Super Learning Days where the normal timetable is suspended for a half or full day. Personal Development, Work Related Learning, Student Well-Being, Citizenship, and Business and Enterprise topics are studied in an active and fun way.

Uniform

The prospectus contains pictures of students wearing the Oasis Academy MediaCityUK uniform. The compulsory and optional items are listed below.

Compulsory items Black blazer with Academy badge Black trousers or knee-length skirt White shirt – short or long sleeved Academy tie Plain black shoes – normal heel, non fashion Plain waterproof coat – non designer Plain school bag

PE Academy polo shirt Academy rugby shirt Academy sports shorts Academy sports socks Plain trainers

Optional items Academy long-sleeved V-neck jumper Academy tracksuit bottoms Football boots and bag

Jewellery and makeup The only permitted item of jewellery is a wristwatch No makeup is to be worn

Special Educational Needs

Oasis’ ethos is based on an overarching theme of inclusion; of welcoming, encouraging and enabling all to achieve their best whatever the challenges may be in doing so.

The Academy’s aim is to ensure that all its students achieve their full potential, according to their needs. If a student has special educational needs (SEN), the Academy will take every reasonable step to identify and meet them. Further information on the policy and provision for SEN can be obtained from the Academy.

Students with SEN who do not have statements of special educational needs will be admitted on an equal basis with others in accordance with the Academy’s admissions policy (see pages 10 and 11 of the prospectus).

Where a student has a statement and the Local Authority is proposing to name the Academy in the statement, the Academy will agree to the student’s admission. The only reason for not doing so is if the inclusion of that student would be incompatible with the education of other children and there are no reasonable steps the Academy could take to resolve this. If there is a disagreement between the Academy and the Local Authority on the placement of a student, there is a voluntary dispute resolution service backed up by the Secretary of State’s power to intervene. In the last resort parents can appeal to the SEN and Disability Tribunal.

Website


The website provides an abundance of information that reaches out to the community and beyond, from Academy Life, Recent News and Sixth Form information through to Admissions, Community Cohesion, Academy Policies and Procedures and access to our Learning Platform.

Information regarding our exciting move to the MediaCityUK site located on Salford Quays will also be updated on a regular basis.

If you require further information please access the FAQs section of our website. You can also download our current prospectus on our homepage.

We hope you enjoy our site and if you require further information please contact the Academy at [email protected].

New Build

It’s all go for Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, having received confirmation that outline planning permission has been granted for the new building on the prestigious Salford Quays.

The approval of outline planning means that work can now start on further developing the design – ensuring learning is at the heart of the building. With a proposal to submit the full planning application in Autumn of this year, construction could start as early as January 2011. Oasis Academy MediaCityUK will serve the community of Salford with places for 1,150 students, including 250 places for Sixth Form students, and it will build on the many strengths the Academy has already developed.

Commenting on the approval of the outline planning permission, Principal, Patrick Ottley-O’Connor, said, “I couldn’t be more pleased that the Academy is moving into the next stage of development with this positive news. This is the start of the process during which our plans and aspirations become reality.”

Aredi Pitsiaeli, Director of Business & Strategic Development for Oasis Community Learning, said, “At the heart of Oasis is a desire to serve each community in which we work, providing the very best learning and opportunities for all. A new state-of-the-art building will further enhance these opportunities and we look forward to continuing to build strong relationships with the local people who form the bedrock of our Academy communities.”

Sixth Form

Tutorial mentoring programme When you are in the Sixth Form you will have a Personal Tutor who will be your first point of contact and will provide you with support, advice and encouragement throughout your time at the Academy. Regular mentoring appointments with your Tutor will enable you to assess your progress and learning and set targets for the coming weeks. PSCHE is also delivered in group tutorials.

Aim Higher and careers The Aim Higher team will continue to help and support you to achieve your personal best. They will organise events during the year to help you find out about pathways after the Sixth Form. They will also provide guidance if you are looking for a place at University.

Education Maintenance Allowance You could receive up to £30 a week with an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). This comes in weekly payments of £10, £20 or £30 (depending on your household income) which goes straight into your bank account. On top of this, you could also receive bonuses – but only if you continue to do well. To qualify for an EMA you must be 16, 17 or 18 and enrolled in one of our full-time courses. The EMA is linked to your household income. If you have a part-time job, any money you earn is not included in your overall household income and will not make a difference to benefits your parent/carers receive.

Enrichment A range of activities take place during the year. These include social and sporting events, University and career-related trips. Students have the opportunity to get involved in projects and be senior leaders within the Academy.

Life in the Sixth Form “Life in the Sixth Form is good. You get treated like an adult because you are becoming one. Every student gets on with each other and all the teachers treat you like an adult too. I love it in the Sixth Form and I am glad I came back.” – Lorna Salisbury

“The Sixth Form produces a friendly atmosphere in the base camp. I am sure everyone finds it relaxing when you can use the time to complete work or have a chat with friends. I think you will have more time with friends here than at college. You will see that there is more freedom in college than school and also more trips. Sixth Form is cool.” – James Mainwaring

“People ask me why I joined Sixth Form. They ask me if it’s the laid back attitude of the teachers; the fact that you’re with your high school friends; or the way in which it’s not too big of a change from school. I say it’s not one of them – it’s all of them!” – Joshua Cadogan

Bus Transport

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK offers a free bus service for our students. For an up-to-date timetable please visit our website at www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org and click on ‘Academy Life’.

Safety and security First Student UK yellow buses are designed, built and run for school children. From the first journey, a safe and familiar environment is fostered. Each day* students step onto the same bus, take the same seat and are looked after by the specially trained driver.** All drivers are CRB enhanced disclosure checked. Security features include three-point seat belts, CCTV, an anti-bullying test service and a dedicated hotline for parents/carers.

* There may be occasions when First Bus UK needs to change the vehicle, alter seating arrangements and temporarily replace the driver.

** All drivers undergo a tailored programme that covers customer care, security and child behaviour issues.

Education The educational benefits of providing children with a familiar and safe journey to and from school are considerable. In the experience of First Student UK, its buses have proven to reduce truancy and better prepare students for lessons. Travelling with fellow students can improve individual and group communication skills and encourages students to develop a sense of independence from parents/carers.

First Student UK implements special student safety programmes to work alongside school and community initiatives.

Further information

• There is an extra bus run after extracurricular activities

• The bus timetable is continuously reviewed to meet demand

• The free bus service will continue when we relocate to Salford Quays.

Healthy Eating

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK took its catering operation in-house from the start of the 2009/10 academic year. This has enabled us to focus our attention on providing our students with the best possible service to suit their needs and help make their day as enjoyable as possible. We run a three-week cycle of menus which change seasonally. These menus are analysed using a Comp-Eat nutrient analysis package. This analysis is carried out by a consultant nutritionist from the Nutrition Analysis Service. The results are compared to the School Food Trust’s nutrient-based standards to ensure compliance whereupon we are issued with a compliance certificate.

We offer our students cuisine ranging from traditional to international; beef stir-fry to gammon steak. The daily menu is complemented by a full range of sandwiches, baguettes, salads, hot and cold pasta pots, chicken wraps and much more. Some of these items are available at morning break along with options such as bacon rolls and cheese on toast to French bread pizza and potato wedges. To help our early risers start the day we also provide a breakfast service from 8.15am. All our suppliers have been hand-picked to ensure maximum quality and value for money.

We provide our students with varied, nutritious and healthy choices which give them the nutrients and energy they need to make the most of their busy day. In keeping with the Oasis ethos, we encourage students to become part of the service and get involved with what goes on. Our Catering Manager liaises with the Student Council making sure they have a voice in their facility. Questionnaires are issued to students so we can constantly review and improve the service. Other activities bring students directly into the kitchen. This can range from charity cake-making through to events planning where students help to cost, plan and execute their own menus. Our catering team holds a wealth of experience. If you would like to meet with our Catering Manager to discuss any concerns or dietary requirements, they will be more than happy to do so.

If you have a query regarding Oasis Academy MediaCityUK please contact Patrick Ottley-O’Connor through his PA, Sue Moss, on 0161 736 2637 or [email protected]

You can keep up to date with developments at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK via our website www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org

If you wish to know more about Oasis Community Learning please contact:

75 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HS Email: [email protected] www.oasiscommunitylearning.org

Registered number: 5398529. Charity Number: 1109288

Should you want to find out about Oasis UK you can visit www.oasisuk.org

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