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7th August 2019Careers by Kris Middleton

We Contributed to the Gatsby Benchmarks!

Catcote Academy is very proud to have contributed to a new national publication on using the Gatsby Benchmarks with students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Good Career Guidance: Perspectives from the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities sector contains 12 expert perspectives on using the Gatsby …

7th August 2019Careers, News by Kris Middleton

Thank you to Morrison’s

Morrison’s Distribution warehouse have been working with Catcote Academy to deliver an employability programme and, also arranging a visit for the students. They have now topped that by donating a massive amount of fresh fruit for our sports day. We would like to say huge …

15th July 2019Careers by Kris Middleton

WorkSkills UK

Students from Catcote Academy, Official New College Durham, and The Oaks Secondary School all competed in a WorldSkills UK, Inclusive Skills Catering competition. Lyndsay Stevens from Cafe One77 Families First – North East came to judge and commented that the standard from every competitor was …

15th July 2019Careers by Kris Middleton

Inspire 2 Learn Visit

Students from our 6th Form went to Inspire 2 Learn in Middlesbrough to take part in a functional maths task based on the construction of a railway line. Students discussed what makes good teamwork and had to ensure they used all of these attributes within …

6th July 2019Careers by Kris Middleton

Identifying Skills and Qualities – Link 1, 3 & 4

Link 1,3 and 4 have taken part in an 8-week project led by NYBEP and DWP. During the 8 weeks, students have identified their own skills and qualities, linking these to specific job sectors. They have looked at growth sectors in Hartlepool and Tees Valley, …

6th July 2019Careers by Kris Middleton

Cleaning Our Environment

S2 were inspired by the eco project presented by J&B recycling and environmental artists, Diane Watson, so they decided to focus their challenge on cleaning their environment. They went down to Seaton beach, armed with litter pickers and black bags and collected rubbish off the …

6th July 2019Careers by Kris Middleton

Careers @ Hartlepool – The Big Event 2019

If you are leaving school next summer or are not currently in education, employment or training, drop into our Hartlepool Borough Council’s annual careers event for information and advice on jobs, training and further education. Parents and Carers are welcome too. Simply turn up on …

12th June 2019Careers by S Greig

World Skill Catering Competition Winners

Today, winners of regional Inclusive Skills WorldSkills UK competitions from Catcote Sixth Form visited East Durham College, Peterlee to celebrate success at a well-deserved awards ceremony. They joined students from winning 6th Form colleges from around the region at the Regional Skills Awards! We had students take first …

12th June 2019Careers by S Greig

Inclusive Skills Catering competition

Students from Catcote Academy, Official New College Durham and The Oaks Secondary School all competed in a WorldSkills UK, Inclusive Skills Catering competition on Tuesday. Lyndsay Stevens from Cafe One77 Families First – North East came to judge and commented that the standard from every competitor was exceptionally high. (I’m sure …

12th June 2019Careers by S Greig

Inspire 2 Learn

Students from our 6th Form went to Inspire 2 Learn in Middlesbrough today to take part in a functional maths task based on the construction of a railway line. Students discussed what makes good teamwork and had to ensure they used all of these attributes within the …

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CATCOTE ACADEMY

We are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our students. Staff and trustees have high aspirations for our learners and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our students that focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement that will enhance the life opportunities for our young people as they move into the adult world. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which students can fulfil their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.