Shireland Collegiate Academy has achieved the Inclusive Attendance Bronze Award, recognising its commitment to creating an inclusive Academy culture where students are supported to engage fully with their education and make the most of the opportunities available to them.
The award was presented during a Trust-wide Inclusive Attendance Conference, held at the new Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury. The event brought together academy leaders and attendance teams from across the Trust to celebrate progress, share learning and look ahead to the next stage of the Inclusive Attendance Standard.
The Inclusive Attendance Standard is a professional development programme designed to help schools build a culture where attendance is recognised as a shared responsibility across the whole school community. The Bronze Award is the first stage of the programme and recognises schools that have demonstrated a clear commitment to inclusive attendance through reflection, implementation and evidence-informed practice.
At Shireland Collegiate Academy, the development journey has provided an opportunity for staff to reflect on how attendance supports students to engage fully with the ambitious learning experiences, enrichment opportunities and wider aspects of academy life.
Following this achievement, Shireland Collegiate Academy will now progress towards the Silver Award stage of the Inclusive Attendance Standard, continuing to strengthen its approach and build on the work already established across the Academy.
School Principal, Thomas Daly, said: “Education is about opening doors and creating opportunities that allow young people to discover what they are capable of achieving. Every day students spend at Shireland Collegiate Academy contributes to that, from the knowledge they gain in lessons to the experiences that help them grow in confidence and independence.
“Our focus has always been on understanding our students, working in partnership with families and creating the conditions where young people can thrive. This recognition reflects the importance of making sure every student is able to engage fully with school life and benefit from everything their time with us has to offer.”
Through its continued focus on inclusive attendance, Shireland Collegiate Academy is ensuring students can access the full range of learning experiences, opportunities and support that help them achieve their ambitions.