insideKENT Magazine Issue 84 - March 2019 | Page 126

The Hayesbrook School is an all-ability academy for boys in Tonbridge with a mixed sixth form. The academy enjoys excellent teaching and the highest expectations of its students. The school was rated by Ofsted as securely ‘Good’ in its most recent inspection with the report stating: “The Hayesbrook School is a calm and orderly place to learn. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and caring. Pupils are focused in lessons…”. Executive Principal, Daniel Hatley is proud to lead the academy with Head of School Collette Nelson. Both are passionate that all boys have high expectations of themselves and what they want to achieve. The Academy’s commitment is to ensuring students are all on a pathway to the career or university of their choice. Mr Hatley says “We recognise that students thrive when they are well looked after and feel safe. Our students greatly appreciate the vast range of trips and opportunities Hayesbrook offers them beyond fantastic teaching and learning. This and our small school approach are the things that make us special. We know our students individually and do whatever it takes to ensure they achieve their very best”. Hayesbrook has recently announced its successful application to the Military of Defence to open a combined Cadet Force. This will provide another chance to develop the skills of leadership, communication, resilience, problem solving and team work. The CCF is a collaboration with nearby Tonbridge School and students will enjoy this addition to the already extensive enrichment activities through a wide range of exciting opportunities such as adventurous activities, survival skills, first aid, trips and camps. The academy is also currently in talks with premiership football club Chelsea FC regarding the opening of an on- site academy for students in September 2019. Exciting times ahead. For details of our open events go to: www.hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk/admissions or call [phone] Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 2PH The High Weald Academy is looking forward to opening the doors to its brand new building, later this year. Students joining the academy in September will benefit from state of the art learning facilities in which to learn and achieve their absolute potential. The all-ability academy in the heart of the Cranbrook community is part of the Brook Learning Trust. Executive Principal Daniel Hatley is excited about leading the academy with Head of School Lisa Barker. The two joined the school in September. Mr Hatley said “High Weald is a great place to learn. Our on-site farm provides a unique experience for students beyond their taught curriculum. Our new building will give us a brilliant opportunity to keep what we all love about our school and what makes us successful as well as seize the opportunity to make huge steps in developing a world class school for our young people.” Visitors interested to learn more about exciting plans for the academy are welcome to contact us any time to meet senior leaders or join us for a tour of lessons. 126 An 11-18 School for the Cranbrook Community - welcoming students of all abilities For details of our open events visit: www.highwealdacademy.kent .sch.uk/admissions Alternatively for a private tour of the academy and an opportunity to see the plans for our new build, opening Autumn 2019, call [phone] or email [email protected] Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2PJ The High Weald Academy