Consultation Leaflet

The Academy’s first term has been a success, both in terms of the opportunities being offered and the spirit and values our students and staff are displaying.

As you will be aware, the next major step in our development is the building programme. The previous consultation held by Cumbria County Council found that the Academy would be on two sites. Both would receive significant investment and offer students the same opportunities and facilities.

Planning has moved ahead and new information has come to light about the development opportunities and restrictions on both sites – particularly regarding North Site.

We have now come to a crossroads and would like to discuss with you how we might continue. The new information has implications for our current and future learners – as well as the wider community.

We must now choose if we are to continue to develop the Academy on two sites, or build solely on South Site. This could offer Academy wide benefits to all students but we genuinely want you to help us decide if that is the case – and if it is what you want.

We value your thoughts and comments and would like to invite you to one of our consultation meetings.


Parents of pupils who are currently at primary schools are invited to events at:

Date: 8th February
Time: 5.00pm
Location: Newbarns Primary School

Date: 9th February
Time: 3.45pm
Location: St Georges C of E Primary School

Date: 10th February
Time: 3.45pm
Location: Victoria Junior School

Date: 11th February
Time: 3.45pm
Location: Yarlside Primary School


Parents of year 7 and 8 students are invited to attend the following events:

Date: 8th February
Time: 6.30pm
Location: South Site

Date: 9th February
Time: 6.30pm
Location: North Site


We are also holding two open meetings for parents of year 9 and 10 students, local residents and members of the wider community.


Date: 10th February
Time: 6.30pm
Location: North Site

Date: 11th February
Time: 6.30pm
Location: South Site

We will present the same information at every meeting.

Invitations have been issued for the consultation meetings, and copies of the consultation leaflet will be available to download from tomorrow.

To receive a feedback form, either attend one of the consultation meetings, or contact info@furnessacademy.co.uk

Principal

Principal

The start to the term has been a positive and busy one.  Students arrived back to both sites looking smarter than ever in their uniforms and have approached their studies with a real sense of determination and diligence.  The prefects on both sites have taken to their duties well, and are to be applauded on their efforts to give their personal best. Being a prefect is an honour and provides the opportunity, amongst other things, to represent all the students in meetings with myself and other Senior Leaders.