Arbour Academy is part of Kings Academy Trust and provides a small nurturing school environment for vulnerable young people who are unable to access a mainstream school placement due to social emotional and mental health needs.
Arbour Academy provides access to a broad and balanced curriculum in a small school based setting for 50 learners. Arbour offer a trauma enforced approach, therapeutic interventions, pastoral care and access to our trust counsellor, all of which form part of our provision. This holistic offer enables our learners to access and re-engage with their education.
Alongside this offer learners benefit from a high quality personal development curriculum and pastoral care to support their needs, build confidence and life skills to prepare them for life outside of the classroom.
To access Arbour Academy a referral needs to be completed by your current school, the referral will then be discussed at a panel meeting with Salford local authority.
Key stage 3 on site provision:
Arbour's Key stage 3 provision supports learners from year 7, 8 and 9 in a small, nurturing, school based setting situated in our separate annexe, next to our main school building. Key stage 3 offer two small classes with a Teacher and a TA to support each class. Learners benefit from a well planned, structured and sequenced curriculum that is inclusive and accessible.
In Key Stage 3 learners study English, Maths and Science alongside thematic Project Based Learning which incorporates Humanities, Technologies, Creative and Performing Arts and Languages. In addition to this all learners study Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development through specific SMSC lessons and form time activities linked to our SMSC calendar and personal, social, health and economic education through weekly PSHE lessons. Physical Education is offered through our forest schools approach, outdoor education curriculum and on-site physical activities such as table tennis, football, tennis and boxing.
In addition to this learners also benefit from 1:1 support from our qualified pastoral team, tailored academic and therapeutic interventions and access to our school counsellor and therapy animals.
Key Stage 4 on site provision:
Arbours Key stage 4 provision offers a rich and meaningful curriculum at Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE level. Key stage 4 supports year 10 &b 11 learners and is situated in our main building. Learners benefit from small class sizes with each class supported by 1 teacher and 1 TA.
In Key Stage 4, learners study English Language, Maths and Double Award Science at the level appropriate for their ability. For those more able learners there is the opportunity to study additional core GCSE's in Maths Statistics and English Literature.
In addition to core qualifications learners have the opportunity to choose from a number of GCSE (or equivalent) vocational option subjects including; NCFE Level 1, Developing entrepreneurial skills, NCFE Level 1, Cooking, BTEC Level 1, Introduction in digital media. Alongside this suite of qualifications all learners study discreet ICT and SMSC, ASDAN qualifications in PSHE and CEIAG. Physical Education is offered through the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Award and all learners have access to additional physical education activities such as table tennis, football, tennis and boxing.
To further support engagement Arbour Academy offer a tailored vocational provision that is a work-based learning offer providing hands-on experience alongside accredited qualifications. With a strong focus on employability, independence, and skill development, we ensure that every young person is supported to achieve meaningful outcomes and successfully transition into further education, training, or employment.
If learners join us part way through a qualification we will support the completion of this qualification and work in partnership with the main school to achieve this
In addition to our on site provisions we are proud to offer an outreach provision to our Local Authority and partner schools. Our outreach service provides vital support for young people with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) who face significant barriers to formal education. We ensure these vulnerable learners are safeguarded and receive an accessible, tailored education that meets their needs. Through bespoke provision, we help them develop essential skills, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward positive future outcomes. Our goal is to empower every young person to reach their potential in a way that works for them.
Referrals for Arbour Academy outreach are received from Salford SEN team via the annual review process
