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Message from the Sponsor



As the lead sponsor of Maltby Academy I find myself in a very privileged position to be part of the next stage of the development of the Maltby learning community, which will help to ensure that every child, young person and adult has access to an education fit for the 21st Century.

This will be an education which will have a strong focus on preparing young people more effectively for employment. It will also be an education that is delivered using the latest technologies which are becoming increasingly central to everyday life, as well as focussing strongly on personalised learning playing to the strengths of all our students - be they academic or practical.

Through partnerships with the business community, Maltby Academy will enable its young people to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that they will need to enter the world of work confidently and successfully; with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and an understanding of how to conduct themselves in the workplace.

A core part of our ethos is to also raise the standard of careers information, advice and guidance. This will ensure that every student throughout their learning journey is exposed to the necessary experiences and information that will enable them to make more informed choices about their futures. We will achieve this via the use of our U-Explore platform which brings purposeful, relevant and engaging employer led content into the classroom and into the home.

This kind of approach and attention to learning, coupled with the existing agenda to raise attainment - already successfully implemented by the Principal and his team - will ensure that Maltby Academy will achieve its objective of becoming a high achieving school over the coming years.

It will enable us to achieve the overarching vision of Maltby Academy which is that ALL young people will be ‘qualified' in the broadest sense, equipped with qualifications but also with the skills and behaviour that will help them to be successful both in life and at work.

Andy Pickles
Lead Sponsor