E-ACT Blackley Academy shortlisted for prestigious Tes Schools Awards
E-ACT Blackley Academy has been shortlisted for the Community Engagement award at the 15th annual Tes Schools Awards 2023.
The prestigious awards recognise the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independents, including early years settings, primary and secondary.
The panel of judges include school leaders, experts and education researchers. The objectivity, professionalism and high standards have helped establish the awards as a well-respected achievement for any school chosen as a finalist or winner.
E-ACT Blackley Academy is being recognised for its work in developing a comprehensive community hub which offers a wide range of support to local people.
The school has invested in a dedicated team of staff, who co-ordinate a range of organisations and charities out of community premises at St Paul C Of E Church on Victoria Avenue, where any member of the community can gain advice and support around a wide range of topics.
Services available include financial support, wellbeing, health services, addiction support, employability skills, fitness as well as food and essentials.
As a school where 60% of students access Pupil Premium, the schools’ outcomes are a credit to the hard work of staff who work hard for families, ensuring their needs are met and children are able to access learning.
Reading, Writing and Maths results are higher at E-ACT Blackley Academy than the national average and the gap for Pupil Premium is significantly smaller than the gap nationally.
Tunde King of E-ACT Blackley Academy Community Hub lead said: "The hub was set up in 2021 in response to research that shows that many members of the Blackley community have had little access to the support and advice that they need.
"So the local