Enrichment

At Academy 360, we believe a great education extends beyond the classroom. Our Enrichment programme - running from Reception to Year 11 - offers pupils meaningful opportunities to explore, create and grow in line with our Trust Values: Ambitious, Brave, Determined, Exraordinary, Fast and Good.

Each pupil tracks their personal journey through an Enrichment Passport, celebrating achievements and encouraging reflection along the way.

Why Enrichment Matters

Enrichment is vital for building life skills such as communication, critical thinking, leadership and creativity, whilst also:

• Building confidence and independance.
• Deepening engagement in learning.
• Encouraging curiosity and discovery.
• Providing challenges and support for all learners.

For many pupils, enrichment offers their first real taste of success, boosting self-esteem and inspiring ambition.

Our Enrichment Offer

Core Skills & Creativity

Pupils develop confidence, problem-solving and communication through:

• Arts & Crafts
• Storytelling
• Cooking

These hands-on sessions help children think independently and creatively while supporting academic progress.

Social & Emotional Development

Team activities like sports and group projects encourage empathy, resilience and leadership. Respect and kindness are at the heart of our enrichment ethos.

Physical & Creative Enrichment

Sports

A broad and inclusive PE offer includes:

• Football, swimming, gymnastics & trampolining.
• Orienteering, basketball, handball & netball.
• Dance, athletics, volleyball, rugby & more.

Music & Performing Arts

• Creative expression is nurtured through:
• Ukelele, guitar, drums & keyboard lessons.
• Choirs & performance opportunities.
• School and external musical events

Expanding Learning Horizons

STEM

Our pupils explore science, coding, robotics and design through:

• Chess Club
• Practical experiments
• Problem-solving games

These experiences build curiosity and digital confidence, preparing students for a fast-changing world.

Culture & Outdoor Learning

Our curriculum is enriched by:

• Theatre, museum & historical visits.
• Places of worship & landmarks.
• Coast to Coast cycling trip.
• Outdoor learning includes:
• Forest & Beach School sessions.
• Gardening & environmental projects.
• Duke of Edinburgh & Bikeability

We proudly partner with the RHS and local nature parks to reimagine green spaces and offer real-world conservation experiences.

Residentials & Festivals

From Year 5 onwards, pupils take part in unforgettable residentials that build teamwork and independence.

Recent desinations include:

• Beamish Bushcraft.
• Kingswood & Derwent Hill.
• London, Edinburgh, Paris & Barcelona.

We also regularly participate in local and regional sports festivals including athletics, football, swimming, hockey and snow tubing.

Skills Builder Initiative at Academy 360

Academy 360 is in partnership with Skills Builder, a Universal Framework that breaks each of these essential skills down into small teachable steps with the aim to ensure every learner has opportunities to build eight essential skills to support them now and in the future.

Please see below more information regarding Skills Builder at Academy 360:

Skills Builder at Academy 360 (PDF)

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