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