Calthorpe Academy News Feed - Academy News

Bring it on Brum! Easter Holiday Clubs 2026

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 13:42:09 GMT

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School Closure 20th March 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:15:02 GMT

Notice for Parents/Carers regarding a school closure on Friday 20 March 2026.

Young People’s Voices at Calthorpe Academy

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:09:23 GMT

Calthorpe Academy was pleased to welcome Lakhvir Sahota, Participation and Co-Production Officer from the Children and Families Directorate, for a young people’s engagement session focused on improving the Local Offer website.

Belgravia Winter Wonderland 2025

Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:19:18 GMT

Staff at Belgravia created a 'Winter Wonderland' experience for our learners.

Santa Dash 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:01:39 GMT

Classes from across all pathways took part in this year's Santa Dash.

Building International Connections in Education

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:58:40 GMT

Calthorpe Academy hosted senior leaders from Keung Tsing Yi School in Hong Kong.

Learning for Life visit Alexander Stadium

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:19:45 GMT

Pupils from our Learning for Life pathway visit Alexander Stadium

Pathway to Performance Begins

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:33:45 GMT

Birmingham Royal Ballet and Freefall Inspire Our Post-16 Learners

We Will Project

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:17:55 GMT

Celebrating Creative Expression: Calthorpe Academy and BOA Unite for Inspiring Dance Project

Calthorpe Academy Football Team

Thu, 5 Jun 2025 16:12:24 GMT

Calthorpe Academy Football Team

PE Outdoor and Adventure Activities

Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:13:02 GMT

Our learners had the opportunity to take part in soft archery and soft axe throwing as part of their Outdoor and Adventure Activities topic.

Calthorpe Academy Book Swap Shop

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:03:01 GMT

Thank You for Supporting Our Book Swap Shop!

MAC Sensory Film Experience

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:42:13 GMT

Engagement for Life Pathway Visits MAC for Sensory Film Experience

Music of Life Choir Performance

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:39:12 GMT

Pupils from our Learning for Life Pathway took part in the Music of Life Choir at the National Occupational Therapy Conference at the Birmingham REP Theatre.

Halloween at Calthorpe 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:29:42 GMT

Our student council collaborated with the kitchen staff to plan and decorate the dining halls for a festive Halloween lunch.

We're Working Towards our Artsmark

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:29:30 GMT

At Calthorpe Academy, we are proudly working towards our Artsmark journey,

Letters to parents regarding national framework for penalty notices for school absence

Thu, 5 Sep 2024 14:57:17 GMT

Please see the important letters from Birmingham City Council contained within this article.

Free online safety virtual workshop

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:51:33 GMT

Free online safety virtual workshop from the NSPCC

IQM Flagship School status article

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:02:15 GMT

Please follow this newsfeed article for a piece from the IQM about Calthorpe Academy maintaining our IQM Flagship School status.

Important Information for Parents/Carers of 6th Form Learners

Thu, 4 Jul 2024 15:42:38 GMT

Important information for 6th Form Learners starting September 2024

PMLD Link journal

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:19:00 GMT

A member of staff from Calthorpe has been published in the PMLD Link journal

Important information regarding Measles

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:19:12 GMT

Important information from Birmingham City Council regarding Measles

Enhancing physical education provision and improving access to sport and physical activity in school

Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:33:20 GMT

Calthorpe Academy has been chosen by the DfE to be part of 'Enhancing physical education provision and improving access to sport and physical activity in school guidance.'

World Down Syndrome Day

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:26:29 GMT

World Down Syndrome Day at Calthorpe Academy

Engagement for Life's Trip to Butterfly Farm

Mon, 4 Mar 2024 13:27:51 GMT

Pupils from the the Engagement for Life Pathway visit a local butterfly farm

The MOVE festival 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:16:08 GMT

Learners from Calthorpe Academy attend the MOVE festival

National Storytelling week 2024

Fri, 9 Feb 2024 15:10:06 GMT

National Storytelling week at Calthorpe Academy

Shoe Share Project

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:51:54 GMT

Unicef 6th Form charity project

Norovirus Advice and Guidance from UKHSA West Midlands Health Protection Team

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:56:02 GMT

Norovirus Advice and Guidance

Measles (MMR) Vaccine Reminder

Mon, 8 Jan 2024 10:59:33 GMT

Measles (MMR) Vaccine Reminder from Public Health Division, Birmingham City Council

Frankfurt German Market Visit (ITV News)

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 08:43:42 GMT

Students from Post 16 visited the Frankfurt German Market

Ofsted Report

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:30:40 GMT

Ofsted report from the inspection on the 4th and 5th of October 2023

Ofsted Inspection

Tue, 3 Oct 2023 14:17:45 GMT

Inspection of Calthorpe Academy by Ofsted on the 4th and 5th October 2023

Back to school - Free online parenting courses for parents and carers

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:12:21 GMT

Free online parenting courses for parents and carers

Birmingham City Council 'Best Start for Life' website

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:47:28 GMT

Birmingham City Council and partners have now launched the 'Best Start for Life' website as part of the Family Hubs programme.

Calthorpe Academy Class of 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:58:20 GMT

Calthorpe Academy class of 2023 leavers celebration

Calthorpe Academy achieves the afPE Quality Mark

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:18:50 GMT

Calthorpe Academy achieves the afPE Quality Mark with Distinction

Habberley Trail Sports Day Trip

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:24:23 GMT

Learners from the Foundations for Life pathway had fun-filled sessions exploring the Habberley Trail for their sports activity day

Learning for Life Outdoor Learning

Mon, 3 Jul 2023 14:22:59 GMT

Learning for Life pathway visiting Wild Lives Forest School

Post 16 learners volunteering with TAWS

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:28:22 GMT

Post 16 learners volunteering with The Active Well-Being Society

Learning for Life pathway HS2 Project

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:05:15 GMT

Our Learners in L10 have been working on a project with HS2 for the last 6 weeks.

Moving Portraits Award

Fri, 5 May 2023 14:57:30 GMT

Two learners from our Learning for Life pathway featured in a short dance film in July 2022 held at Touch Base Pears.

Eat them to Defeat them

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:31:41 GMT

Learners within Calthorpe Academy have taken part in the Government initiative of 'Eat them to Defeat them' for the second year running

NEU Strike Action - 15th and 16th March

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:14:04 GMT

Important information for Parents / Carers regarding NEU industrial action

School Closure Update

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:56:16 GMT

School Closure Update from our Head Teacher

L10 Fundraising for Syria and Turkey

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:42:46 GMT

Learning for Life pathway pupils ran a cake sale to raise money for Syria and Turkey.

Analysing the factors associated with behaviour that challenges in our school population

Thu, 2 Feb 2023 18:56:53 GMT

Challenging behaviour and its risk factors in children and young people in a special school setting: A four wave longitudinal study.

NEU Strike Action - Update 27th January

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:07:20 GMT

Important information for Parents / Carers regarding NEU industrial action

NEU Strike Action

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:50:36 GMT

Important information for Parents / Carers regarding NEU industrial action

Birmingham City Council SEND Art Competition Winners!

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:16:39 GMT

During the Autumn Term, some of our learner's artwork was entered into the SEND Art Competition held by Birmingham City Councils SEND, Well-being and Inclusion Department, and they have achieved great success