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Open the Secondary Schools in Lambeth 2013/14 - Lambeth Council

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Durand Academy<br />

Durand Academy<br />

Hackford Road, Stockwell, London.<br />

SW9 0RD<br />

Headteacher<br />

Mr Ross Cameron, BA Hons (PGCE)<br />

Education Vision<br />

Durand Academy’s approach to<br />

teach<strong>in</strong>g and learn<strong>in</strong>g is underp<strong>in</strong>ned<br />

by <strong>the</strong> school’s emphasis on<br />

deliver<strong>in</strong>g consistency and structure<br />

<strong>in</strong> education. Durand knows that,<br />

through <strong>in</strong>still<strong>in</strong>g a culture of hard<br />

work and high expectations, children<br />

will be given <strong>the</strong> best opportunity to<br />

succeed and fulfil <strong>the</strong>ir potential –<br />

no matter what <strong>the</strong>ir background.<br />

Provid<strong>in</strong>g consistency and structure<br />

means deliver<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

th<strong>in</strong>gs:<br />

• Excellent teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• A clear rout<strong>in</strong>e that staff, parents<br />

and pupils adhere to and respect<br />

• Good discipl<strong>in</strong>e and orderly<br />

behaviour<br />

• Teach<strong>in</strong>g our pupils to have<br />

compassion, to care and have a<br />

sense of responsibility for<br />

<strong>the</strong>mselves, each o<strong>the</strong>r and those<br />

around <strong>the</strong>m<br />

• Expect<strong>in</strong>g children to wear <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

uniform smartly<br />

• Tailor<strong>in</strong>g class sizes accord<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

ability<br />

• Plac<strong>in</strong>g a strong focus on gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> basics right <strong>in</strong> Maths and English<br />

– as a foundation for all fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

subject-specific learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Dedicat<strong>in</strong>g time to teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />

children vital life skills (how to dress<br />

properly, how to l<strong>in</strong>e-up quietly and<br />

speak respectfully to o<strong>the</strong>rs,<br />

mealtime table manners, how to<br />

swim, how to follow a rout<strong>in</strong>e etc)<br />

• Expect<strong>in</strong>g buy-<strong>in</strong> from parents,<br />

staff and children, respect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

importance of structured learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Durand’s track record of atta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

at primary level has proven that this<br />

approach works. 2011 SATs results<br />

were significantly above <strong>the</strong> national<br />

average:<br />

• Level 4: English 91%; Maths 91%<br />

• Level 5: English 34%; Maths 57%<br />

Build<strong>in</strong>g and Facilities<br />

Durand's Middle School (Years 7 and<br />

8) is located with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> beautiful<br />

Victorian school build<strong>in</strong>gs on<br />

Hackford Road, Stockwell, featur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

high ceil<strong>in</strong>gs and polished parquet<br />

floors. On this site children will not<br />

only get access to a great education,<br />

but also to oustand<strong>in</strong>g facilities.<br />

Durand Academy has its own<br />

swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool and all wea<strong>the</strong>r<br />

pitch, ensur<strong>in</strong>g healthy m<strong>in</strong>ds<br />

and healthy bodies. Durand's chefs<br />

use organic and farm assured<br />

<strong>in</strong>gredients used wherever possible<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> kitchen too, to ensure this<br />

philosophy runs right through <strong>the</strong><br />

DNA of <strong>the</strong> school.<br />

28 SECTION 2 / SCHOOLS

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