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- Academy Type: Alternative Provision (AP) Academy
- Principal & Main Contact: Principal: Andie Parker Jones
- Senior Administrator: Jody Gerard -
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Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Kate Daughtery -
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
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- SENCO: Lorna Cobbin -
- Careers Leader: Joe Ludlow -
- Address: Nine Maidens Academy. The School House, Nine Maidens, Four Lanes, Redruth. Cornwall. TR16 6ND
- Phone: 01209 217046
- Email:
- Opening Times: Mon-Thu 0845-1430, Fri 0845-1300, 27.25 hours per week
About
About
Nine Maidens academy mainly supports the students from the Camborne, Redruth area and the Lizard peninsula. It is based near the village of Four Lanes and surrounded by rolling countryside. Nine Maidens is split into a secondary department and a primary department. Each pupil's programme is individualised and work is set at appropriate levels enabling all pupils to access the curriculum. It is one of the few academies in the country to be awarded the Dyslexia Friendly Schools Quality Mark and takes pride in the intervention programmes offered. Outdoor Learning is another unique strength of the academy which gives the pupils opportunities to learn in a creative manner away from the classroom. Pupils consider Nine Maidens to be a safe place to learn and that every day is a fresh start.
Careers information:
Nine Maidens Provider Access Policy
Follow us on Twitter to see the wonderful things we get up to at Nine Maidens Academy:
@Nine_MaidensAPA
Staff
Staff
Andie Parker-Jones
Principal
Andie has worked in Nine Maidens since 2014 as Careers Lead and PSHE teacher. Before this she worked in a number of local secondary schools as a humanities teacher and Head of Department and has travelled extensively. In her spare time Andie enjoys paddleboarding, hiking and photography.
John Watson
Vice Principal
North East born John has been a teacher for over 25 years after spending 10 years in the Army. He graduated with a BA(Hons) in English from Roehampton University and after taking a PGCE taught in South & East London schools, before moving to Cornwall in 2007. He worked as a teacher for The Cornish Pirates Learning Zone with every school in the Camborne, Pool, Redruth area from 2008-11.
John has taught English at Nine Maidens since 2011 & considers it a great honour to be Acting Vice Principal of the academy.
In his spare time John is a keen cyclist & has been Chairman of the St Ives Society of Artists since 2012.
Lorna Cobbin
SENCO
Lorna graduated from Plymouth University in 2009 and following this taught in local primary schools for a number of years. More recently Lorna has been working for a local youth charity supporting at risk young people and their families in the community before starting at Nine Maidens in 2017. Lorna believes that supporting vulnerable students and their families will improve their educational attainment and emotional wellbeing. In her spare time Lorna enjoys walking her dog along the beach and spending time with her family.
Kate Daughtery
Pastoral Support Manager
Kate has worked as a family support worker, working with families from antenatal to young adults with complex needs. She has a varied experience of educational and vocational roles. She came to Nine Maidens in early 2022 and likes to create a positive and inclusive environment where children can thrive.
In her spare time Kate coaches a girls football team and enjoys spending time with her family exploring Cornwall.
Academy Info
Academy Info
Curriculum
Our Curriculum at Nine Maidens
Our curriculum and teaching approach is designed to reignite pupils' passion for learning, identify knowledge gaps, and bridge them through thoughtful delivery. Our curriculum recognises the crucial link between robust knowledge and future success. Central to our success are the positive relationships cultivated between our dedicated staff and pupils.
We offer hands-on experiences such as individual work placements or group activities. We believe in providing pupils with exposure to real-world environments, fostering practical skills and a holistic understanding of their subjects. Our commitment extends beyond academics to the social development of our students, guided by our Trust values. Situated in a location surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, we use our surroundings to enhance the overall learning experience.
Please download our curriculum intent statement below for more information.
Nine Maidens Overarching Curriculum Intent Statement
Documents
Subject Areas
Subject Areas
Student Data
Student Data
Referrals
Map
Map
Latest News
Latest News
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天美传媒 Autumn Newsletter 2024
Here is our 天美传媒 Autumn 24 Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this term.
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天美传媒 Summer Newsletter 2024
Here is our 天美传媒 Summer 24 Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this term.
天美传媒 Trust Summer 24 Newsletter
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天美传媒 Spring Newsletter 2024
Here is our 天美传媒 Spring 24 Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this Spring Term.
天美传媒 Trust Spring 24 Newsletter
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天美传媒 Autumn Newsletter 2023
Here is our 天美传媒 Autumn Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this Autumn Term.
天美传媒 Trust Autumn 2023 Newsletter
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天美传媒 Summer Newsletter
Here is our 天美传媒 Summer Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this Summer Term.
Term Dates & Events
Term Dates & Events
天美传媒 Trust Term dates 2024-2025
Autumn Term
- Trust wide staff training day: Monday, 2 & 3 September 2024
- Term commences: Wednesday, 4 September 2024
- Half Term: Monday, 28 October 鈥� Friday, 8 November 2024
- Term commences: Monday, 11 November 2024
- Nine Maidens staff training day: Monday 2 December 2024
- Last day of term: Friday, 20 December 2024
Spring Term
- Term commences: Monday, 6 January 2025
- Half Term: Monday, 17 鈥� Friday, 21 February 2025
- Trust wide staff training day: Monday, 24 February 2025
- Term commences:Tuesday, 25 February 2025
- Nine Maidens staff training day: Monday, 3 March 2025
- Last day of term: Friday, 4 April 2025
Summer Term
- Term commences: Tuesday, 22 April 2025
- May Day Bank Holiday: Monday, 5 May 2025
- Half Term: Monday, 26 鈥� Friday, 30 May 2025
- Term commences: Monday, 2 June 2025
- Last day of term: Friday, 18 July 2025
Documents
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Nine Maidens Academy recognises that the safety and welfare of children is paramount and that we have a responsibility to protect children in all of our academy activities. We take all reasonable steps to ensure, through appropriate procedures and training, that all children, irrespective of sex, age, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual identity or social status, are protected from abuse.
We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow procedures to ensure that children and young people receive effective support, protection and justice.
We listen to our pupils and take seriously whet they tell us, children are aware of the adults they can talk to if they have a concern. When there are concerns for a child's welfare, we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies. We will ensure concerns are discussed with parents/.carers first unless we have reason to believe that by doing so would be contrary to the child's welfare.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy underpins and guides our safeguarding procedures and protocols.
