Nottingham University Samworth Academy

NUSA has a dedicated provision unit supporting deaf students, who participate in all aspects of school life.

“We are proud to say that NUSA houses a Focused Provision Unit to support the needs of their deaf students. The students in the Focused Provision Unit , or 'Deaf Base' as it if fondly referred to by the students, are very much part of the school community and join in with all aspects of school life.”

Ofsted described the school's provision for deaf pupils as outstanding and said pupils make excellent academic and personal-development progress because of its support.

“'Pupils who use the school’s outstanding provision for deaf children make excellent progress, both in their academic work and their personal development. This is because of the outstanding support they receive.'”

Personal development is delivered through challenge days, the Growth curriculum, form time, assemblies and the core curriculum to help pupils keep themselves and others safe.

“The curriculum provides personal development opportunities for pupils to learn about keeping safe and who to ask for help if their safety is threatened. This is done through challenge days, the ‘Growth’ curriculum, form time learning, assemblies, and the core curriculum.”

A senior Designated Safeguarding Lead has authority to perform safeguarding duties, commit resources and direct staff.

“The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is an appropriate senior member of staff who has the status and authority within the school to carry out the duties of the post including committing resources and, where appropriate, supporting and directing other staff.”

The academy offers a comprehensive enrichment programme intended to extend learning beyond the classroom.

“Weofferacomprehensiveprogrammeofenrichment opportunities,enablingstudentstoextendtheirlearning beyondtheclassroom.”

The school publishes a current extracurricular timetable and invites students to join clubs through teachers, tutors, or Heads of Year.

“Below is our current extracurricular timetable. Keep your eyes peeled because there are more clubs to be added soon. Please speak to your teachers, tutor or Head of Year to get involved.”

The school's ethos is expressed through the values of working hard and being kind.

“We work hard and are kind - simple but necessary values.”

The school has high expectations of both students and staff.

“We have high expectations of students and staff.”

The school's Level 1 and Level 2 courses support progression to A Levels, vocational study, apprenticeships or employment.

“Both GCSE and vocational courses are externally recognised Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications , supporting progression into A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships or employment.”