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Barcroft Academy

Barcroft Academy is a primary school that teaches pupils aged 3-11. We have a school based Nursery and then classes run from Reception to Year 6. Nursery has a morning session (8:45-11:45) and an afternoon session (12:30-3:30). Reception to Year 6 have two classes per year group.

We believe that Barcroft is a special and unique school that even has a canal barge and a castle! However, the most important part of our school are our wonderful children, who achieve exceptional things every day and are the beating heart of Barcroft. We are supported by a wonderful school community that helps our children's learning in collaboration with our school.

Barcroft Academy is a founder member of The Lighthouse MAT, a family of like-minded schools working collaboratively to support, guide and inspire our children through their educational journey.

Our Barcroft Values:
B - Believe in ourselves
A - Ambitious and aspirational
R - Resilient learners
C - Confident personalities
R - Respect for ourselves and others
O - Open-minded
F - Free-thinking and independent
T - Thoughtful and caring

About our school experience

Details


Structures of the day are different depending on the key stage that experience is offered in. Activities may include: observing lessons and different teaching styles, interacting with pupils, listening to readers, seeing how subjects are taught and learning about the teacher training process if relevant.

Start and finish times
8:30 to 3:30 - Flexible

Start and finish times may be flexible depending on each individual circumstance. This includes issues such as child care or dependant on amount of hours needed to complete course.

Dress code

Business dress, Smart casual

Links to more information about our school

Entry requirements

You must:

    • Photo identification: Passport or driving licence
DBS check required

Yes - when in school. Yes - when in school - candidates will need a DBS check in order to navigate themselves around the school. If no DBS is present then staff will accompany volunteers whilst in the building.

Placement availability

This school has not yet provided their availability for offering school experience. You can still request experience with this school and they will contact you when they have availability.

School experience type
In school

Location

Address
Barcroft, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 1NA
Map showing Barcroft Academy
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

Parking can be found on the staff carpark which is on our second site on the next street (Elm Street).

Address
Barcroft, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 1NA
School phases
Early years, Primary (4 to 11)
DBS check required

Yes - when in school. Yes - when in school - candidates will need a DBS check in order to navigate themselves around the school. If no DBS is present then staff will accompany volunteers whilst in the building.