Dovecote is an integral part of our family at Bishop Young where we work together to stretch ourselves academically, where we offer support and guidance pastorally and help to develop socially & spiritually so that we can all Be Our Best.

Dovecote is a family where all members feel empowered to develop a growth mind-set that celebrates diversity & individuality, providing the skills & knowledge to navigate the world & live a full & limitless life.

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‘In Partnership to Educate, Nurture, Empower’

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We educate the young people in our care through a blended curriculum, through personalised curriculums that offer appropriate challenge for each individual, at a time when they are ready for each stage. Having a flexible approach to how we offer our provision enables a truly personalised experience for each pupil.

We nurture all pupils in our safe, loving & caring environment, where we can encourage their personal development at an individual rate so they are not overwhelmed, but are challenged, ensuring they reach their potential, achieving everything they are capable of.

We empower our learners all to be as independent as possible, encouraging students to access the Dovecote provision as much as they need, whenever they need it. From that foundation students are able to spread their wings & have the confidence to fulfil their future full of possibilities.

Our Core Values

We encapsulate BYAs academy values within Dovecote by having:

• strong & positive leadership within the school & the provision itself, ensure an attractive & stimulating environment for learning.
• an inclusive, friendly atmosphere where we welcome all & provide a safe & positive space for staff & students to grow.
• high expectations of all pupils, encouraging all to flourish in attainment, achievement & behaviour.
• well developed & manageable procedures for setting all pupils challenging, individual targets.
• a focus on teaching & learning, with close communication between Dovecote & mainstream staff, to provide the best support for all pupils to reach their potential.
• personalised blended learning, taking account of individual needs & development, encouraging a love of learning.

• extra-curricular activities to broaden & extend the pupil experience.
• a high level of parental involvement in the education of their children & in supporting the aims of the provision.

Our Christian Values

We reflect the Christian values of Bishop Young Academy, celebrating the diversity & individuality of our pupils.  

• We tailor our care & support to the individual needs of each pupil.
• We teach tolerance & acceptance of difference.
• We provide a safe, calm space to act as a base to then encourage confident curiosity, so pupils can spread their wings with the knowledge that they have a clear rock to fall back to, when needed.
• We encourage the development of personal opinions, whilst exploring a range of positions, all equally valued, in a respectful way.
• All pupils are invited to our collective worship, which we make an integral part of our day, encouraging thoughtful reflection.

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