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Academy Ethos & Vision

The Just Cause

At BBA we all make exceptional things happen today, tomorrow and in the years to come.

We all make exceptional things happen every day.

We all make exceptional things happen: Academically Professionally Socially Personally Within the community

What does this mean in reality? The BBA Backpack

Academy Ethos & Vision

Every student leaving BBA will carry the right qualifications, skills and qualities ready for a successful and positive future.

We make exceptional things happen:At BBA:What’s in our Backpack?How can I achieve my badge?
AcademicallyWe work hard to be the best we can be.
  • Self-agency
  • Sense of self
  • Sense of place
  • Qualifications
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Make excellent progress in my subjects
  • Show resilience in lessons
  • Always try my hardest
  • Respond well to teacher feedback
  • Consistently completing homework to a high standard
ProfessionallyWe have pride in our appearance and in our work.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Employability skills
  • Knowledge of post 16 routes and careers
  • Support at evening events
  • Be on an interview panel
  • Being a tutor/class leader
  • Leading an assembly
SociallyWe celebrate our differences and challenge inequality
  • Togetherness and belonging
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Community cohesion – ability to celebrate, live and work with people from different communities
  • Self-management
  • Being a member of an inclusion group.
  • Being a defender in bullying situations
  • Fundraising
  • Being a mentor/buddy to other students
PersonallyWe take pride in who we are.
  • Self-efficacy
  • Self-esteem
  • Healthy body & mind
  • Resilience
  • Being a mentor
  • Careers Events
  • Overcoming problems to succeed in lessons
Within the CommunityWe respect and take care of our community and environment.
  • Self-discipline
  • Ability to contribute to society and support communities
  • Ability to look after others and the environment
  • Representing Academy teams/performing in Academy productions
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Volunteering in the community

The CLF HEART values are intrinsically part of the Brunel Way: High Expectations Equity All children Resilience Tolerance (Togetherness)