At The Keystone Academy, we have high expectations for our students. We encourage them to work hard, participate fully in school life, and make good choices. By setting an example for each other and judging themselves against these expectations, our students develop values of being respectful, being safe and being ready to learn.
While our website offers insight into life at The Keystone Academy, we believe that visiting our school is essential to truly understand our ethos. Through serious intention and a sense of humour, we cultivate strong, authentic relationships between staff and students. Only by experiencing our dynamic community first-hand can one appreciate the breadth, depth, and joy of an excellent education.
What do we do?
The Keystone Academy is committed to promoting and upholding British values in all aspects of school life. British Values are taught through our PSHE curriculum and is also embedded in each subject. Our inclusive environment encourages creativity, open-mindedness, and independence while fostering respect for oneself and others.
Authentic Relationships
What do we do?
Authenticity is at the heart of our relationships at The Keystone Academy. We foster an environment where students feel safe, respected, and valued. Through collaboration and mutual respect, we create a culture that promotes British values and prepares students to become caring, responsible, and tolerant adults.
Child Centered
What do we do?
At The Keystone Academy, we prioritise the individual needs and well-being of every student. Our curriculum is designed to be exciting and purposeful, celebrating the diversity of neurodivergent learners. We believe in nurturing the whole child, preparing them for success not only academically but also in life beyond school.
Adaptive
What do we do?
Our commitment to adaptability means that we tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each student. Whether academic, vocational, or social and emotional, we provide bespoke pathways that support and encourage every individual to reach their highest potential.
Mutual Respect
What do we do?
Our curriculum supports students to develop important characteristics that promote mutual respect. We encourage students to embody our motto ‘be yourself, be brilliant’ and our values and expectations: to be respectful, be safe and be ready to learn. Opportunities to explore these themes are embedded throughout our enrichment opportunities so that students learn to appreciate the impact of their actions on themselves and others.
Rule Of Law
What do we do?
Our positive behaviour for learning policy encourages students to have respect for laws and rules through a nurturing approach and also having firm and clear boundaries. Our authentic relationships ensure staff can implement these expectations in a meaningful way that our students understand. External visits and partnerships reinforce the importance of upholding the rule of law.
Democracy
What do we do?
We actively involve students in decision-making processes through our student voice opportunities such as Votes for Schools and the Student Council. Our pupils are integral to how we make our decisions and are consulted at each step. Students have regular opportunities, empowering them to shape not just our school, but our local community.
Extremism
What do we do?
The Keystone Academy maintains a zero-tolerance approach to extremist behaviour and actively safeguards students against radicalisation. Through education, awareness, and vigilant monitoring, we ensure the safety and well-being of our school community.
Diversity
What do we do?
We celebrate and promote diversity through curriculum content, assemblies, and cultural events. Our students learn about different faiths and beliefs, fostering understanding, tolerance, and compassion.
