As 2023 draws to a close, we have been reflecting on all the positives from the Autumn term, and there have been many…. How have we managed to cram so much in to just 4 months!? Now to do it all again and more in the Spring Term …

It was great to be invited to attend the opening of the Jonathan Centre at Charter Academy yesterday. The centre offers students who may have social, emotional or mental health concerns support to overcome barriers and provide lifelong coping strategies.

Stephen Morgan MP is at Ark Charter Academy. The new Jonathan Centre at Ark Charter in Somerstown will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, and assist them overcome challenges and provide lifelong coping strategies. Was a pleasure to attend the opening

So much must be done up front. Create a calm culture. Precise rules. Remove ambiguity. Train staff very very carefully. Adults giving mixed messages encourage children to push boundaries. Over communicate norms to staff, children, parents alike. Of course you’ll still be attacked

In the first of a series of videos to be released throughout #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, pupils from Arc Charter and Ark Globe Academy explain what #MentalHealth means to them. . This week, we want children and young people across the UK to say – and believe – "My Voice Matters!"

Proud of our brilliant students talking so candidly about mental health and what it means to them. Ark Charter Academy @Christian_Down #TeamCharter

That's a wrap! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken part in this year's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. We've been blown away by your support 🙏 Read our blog to take a look back at the best bits from the week: childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

Our Spring 1 Newsletter is out now! Take a look at all the amazing activities and student achievements from the last6weeks:charteracademy.org.uk/sites/default/…

We are pleased to announce that our Year 11 Principal Student Maheep WON the Youth Parliament elections!!! She is now an official member of the Youth Cabinet and will be representing the views of young people in Portsmouth.

Our very own Mrs Reed-Birks was presented with a certificate commemorating the work she has done for our school and community so far, with particular emphasis on the opening of the Jonathan Centre.

Coach Phil has been working hard with so many Charter students, running over 25 coaching and mentoring sessions a week! 📷 Over 100 students are currently signed up to Basketball sessions, learning new skills and working as a team to get those points!

Brilliant students and a brilliant school

Last week, Mrs Reed-Birks gave invitations out to a random selection of students. Mrs Reed-Birks wanted to hear the student's opinions and recommendations around both, in order to make changes ready for next academic year.

The stage is set... we know you’ve got this Year 11!!! Remember, nerves are a normal process we all go through before exams, but if you are really struggling or not sure about something, please reach out and speak to a member of staff in the morning. We’re all here to help you.

We’re delighted that Mrs Reed-Birks and Mr Down have been invited as guest speakers at the UK Festival of Education on Friday, talking about The Jonathan Centre and the impact of therapeutic provision in a mainstream school and how we use it to support our students and families.

Had a great time presenting on our therapeutic provision Ark Charter Academy and making some brilliant connections to continue building and moving forward our offer for our students Ark Schools & Ventures #mentalhealth #Inclusion

We have been celebrating our KS3 student's Rank Order Assessments this week, with envelope opening and celebration assembly. There was a fantastic atmosphere from students proud of their achievements, showing off their results to staff and comparing their rank order with friends.

Please find the Summer 2 Newsletter on our website here: charteracademy.org.uk/sites/default/… This edition is jam-packed full of all the activities, trips, celebrations and more from this half-term.... it's a wonder how we have managed to fit it all in!!!

What a year - incredibly proud of the rapid journey of school improvement I’m apart of at Ark Charter. Kids are superb, the staff are superb - feel so lucky I get to do this. 6 pairs of shoes and 2’716’000 steps makes you ready for a rest and reset. #gratefulAndProud Ark Schools & Ventures

Come and be apart of this great school!! I found this job on the Tes app: tes.com/jobs/vacancy/a…