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03/10/24

The Year 9 Netball Team and Senior Netball Team played their first netball games of the season against Burnt Mill Academy.The tough and skilled opponents made us work hard for the wins.The Year 9s won 14-9The Seniors won 16-12 pic.twitter.com/92MGy4I5Gd

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27/09/24

All good things must come to and end! The Spain trip was a huge success and we really appreciate the staff giving up their free time.They completed around 66,500 steps. That's about 54km or 33 miles! pic.twitter.com/i6XzduhAm6

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27/09/24

MHA Music department is pleased to announce its free, weekly orchestra project, London Musical Theatre Orchestra.This scheme aims to provide all students with an opportunity to learn an instrument. Workshops will be run on Wednesdays and are free to all (limited places). pic.twitter.com/NCUqjm7RFi

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26/09/24

We are so looking forward to seeing Year 7 & 8, family, siblings and friends at our first event. pic.twitter.com/G6EZqPvTcl

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26/09/24

Homeward bound. pic.twitter.com/av5PfyLKlw

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25/09/24

Students enjoying their Spanish lessons. pic.twitter.com/dYByqRQwCO

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25/09/24

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25/09/24

Puerto de santa Maria most famous & delicious wine is made in the town. pic.twitter.com/pSSNxFSCQo

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25/09/24

Today's tour. pic.twitter.com/nEn0c1ZcV2

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25/09/24

Churros and choco latte for breakfast! In Puerto de Santa Maria. pic.twitter.com/V4YHHoBOEC

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24/09/24

Our 49 enjoying some beautiful weather in stunning surroundings. pic.twitter.com/rsjiqHhwfW

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24/09/24

Thank you to Mrs Anderson for the photo drop. pic.twitter.com/ONZHXCPbDU

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24/09/24

Great photos from Spain. pic.twitter.com/342CYBqdmi

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24/09/24

Lunchtime! pic.twitter.com/RlNLGmuFxo

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24/09/24

Museo de Cadiz pic.twitter.com/Y6HluAOkBS

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24/09/24

Happy Birthday at the top of Torre Tavira. pic.twitter.com/5UB1mlIlrz

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23/09/24

Scavenger hunt in Puerto de Santa Maria pic.twitter.com/65KB4yQOi5

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23/09/24

The Rock of Gibraltar. A great sight for the students as they landed. pic.twitter.com/bC9wDu3GLI

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17/09/24

🐝 As part of the Peer Education Project, students gathered to discuss how the Orchard Bees Programme has helped them on their journey within education. pic.twitter.com/aFpLVCDdeO

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13/09/24

SCHOOL TOURSWe invite all prospective parents and students, for Year 7 September 2025 intake, to visit our Academy.Book via our website: https://t.co/clHQWF5MrT pic.twitter.com/Lz1tt923Qf

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Young Carers Award

Young Carers Award

Posted: 12th September 2023

Mark Hall Academy has been given a Bronze award for our work to make sure students don’t miss out on an education because they are young carers.

The Young Carers in Schools programme helps primary and secondary schools improve outcomes for young carers and celebrates good practice through the Young Carers in Schools Award.
 

Victoria Butler, Young Carers co-lead with Sarah Beldam said, “This is yet another wonderful achievement for Mark Hall Academy. This award demonstrates our relentless commitment to our young people and smashing down barriers and challenges they face.”


Young carers are responsible for emotional, practical or physical care for a parent, sibling or other family member who has a physical disability, mental health issue or substance misuse issue. The 2011 Census statistics revealed that there are just over 166,000 young carers in England, but research reveals that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The true figure could be closer to 800,000 young carers in England, equivalent to one in 5 secondary aged school children many of whom are unrecognised and unsupported.

Research carried out by Carers Trust and The Children's Society shows that, on average, young carers miss or cut short 48 school days a year and often have lower levels of self-confidence, mental wellbeing and significantly lower educational attainment at GCSE level, because of their caring role. Ofsted's Common Inspection Framework states that inspectors will look at how well schools support young carers. While some schools are doing this really well, others struggle and this causes real problems for young carers.

To help schools support young carers, the programme offers a step-by-step guide for leaders, teachers and non-teaching staff, with practical tools designed to make it as easy as possible for schools. Staff can also receive training through webinars and events and the programme also features a newsletter each term highlighting relevant policy developments, spotlighting good practice and giving updates on the programme’s successes.

 

“To achieve their Bronze Award Mark Hall Academy has demonstrated that it supports young carers in many ways, including homework clubs and drop-in sessions with a member of staff who is responsible for this vulnerable group of pupils. Vital information about how to identify young carers is made available to all school staff, and noticeboards and the school webpage let students and their families know where to go for help”.

 

Giles Meyer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, today congratulated Award-winning schools, saying: “The Young Carers in Schools programme is helping to transform schools and support staff across England. Schools play a vital role in a young carer’s life, as many care for relatives without their teachers even knowing what they do. On average young carers will miss a day of school each month as a result of their caring role, so the steps schools take to identify and support them can have a huge impact on their learning, wellbeing and life chances.”

 

Luella Goold, Service Manager at The Children’s Society, is delighted that the Young Carers in Schools Programme is bringing about national change.

“Hundreds of schools across England are participating in the Young Carers in Schools programme, using the tools and resources to improve their support systems, and ensuring that no child need miss out on educational opportunities because they are a carer. 74% of schools who have achieved a Young Carers in Schools Award have noticed improved attendance among their young carers, and 94% have noticed improvements in their wellbeing and confidence.”

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