Wider Opportunities
At Kingsley Academy we ensure that our students are never capped or limited. We offer every opportunity for our students to excel and exceed their potential from the beginning of their journey with us.
At Kingsley Academy we ensure that our students are never capped or limited. We offer every opportunity for our students to excel and exceed their potential from the beginning of their journey with us.
In Year 7-9, students have the opportunity to be part of The Brilliant Club. The Brilliant Club PhD students deliver ‘The Scholars Programme’ to our students, sharing their subject knowledge with our students, in small groups, supporting them to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence. Students work in small groups on a weekly basis for seven tutorials and the process culminates in a challenging final project which is graded and moderated using university grades. Our students’ journey through the Scholars’ Programme is celebrated at a final Graduation Event at a partner university, where they have the opportunity to speak with current undergraduate students and learn about university life.
CoachBright aims to improve social mobility by coaching disadvantaged pupils to become confident, independent, and resilient.We partner with Coachbright to provide 8-week coaching programmes under the guidance of their coaches, who volunteer from universities across England. They act as champions and role models, helping our pupils to recognise their potential and achieve their best!This comprises 6 weekly sessions, book-ended by a launch session at the start of the programme, and a graduation ceremony at a university to celebrate the completion of the programme! The programme supports our students in English, Maths and Science, enabling them to thrive at KS3, KS4 and beyond!
This programme looks to support like-minded Scholars explore their potential to ensure successful life outcomes. What success looks like will be different for every Scholar and individuality is encouraged and supported. However, a sense of belonging will be nurtured at every opportunity and many of our students have excelled throughout their time on the programme, none more so than our recent Head Student, Dev Vashisht.
Through the Urban Scholars Programme, Scholars are be exposed to workshops, new ways of thinking, and unique and inspirational guest speakers. . Personal stories are shared so that Scholars may see themselves reflected in these speakers and gain insights on how to tread a positive path to success despite circumstances that may challenge their ability to focus on study. In addition, through reflection, Scholars are encouraged to gain a sense of self and their place in the world as they hear about the influence speakers have had on society.
‘When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.’ Audre Lorde
The programme is collaborative, working with Brunel University, schools, community partners, Scholars, and their families. Scholars come from different geographic areas and backgrounds but all share commitment and the ability to engage in the challenging experiences that the programme offers beyond the curriculum. Scholars work collaboratively on community service projects whilst being exposed to our partners’ inspirational work in their specialist fields. Scholars will normally be with the programme for a period of 3 years, taking part in Saturday workshops and activities whilst attending regular workshops with our Tutors in specific subject areas during term time. Despite the weekend commitment, many of our students have cited the benefits of the programme to building their self-worth, self-esteem and aspirations for the future.
Our students have a vast menu of opportunities to enrich their experience in the Arts, STEM and the wider world, developing their ability to engage in the world of employment and beyond:
Lift Kingsley
Cecil Road,
HOUNSLOW,
TW3 1AX
(Our School Reception and Entrance is in Cecil Road)
Safeguarding: safeguarding@liftkingsley.org
