About Us
As a small school, EKC Sheppey Secondary has a unique approach to supporting students in achieving their ambitions.
Our mission is to provide our students with a first-class education, tailored to meet the needs of all regardless of their starting points, backgrounds, abilities or beliefs. Our ambitious curriculum and effective pastoral care will enable every young person in our care to achieve their full potential. We have consistently high expectations and high aspirations for every child in our care.
Our school takes pride in its personalised nature where all students can thrive and are passionate and excited by their learning. Supporting each student’s journey is a team of passionate, dedicated and determined staff who champion every one of our young people and guide them towards success. We work in partnership with families to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every one of our students.
A highly effective and bespoke education is more important than ever in this ever-changing environment that we live in, and our school is a source of stability and comfort for all. We will be at the forefront of ensuring our students and their families have access to the highest quality curriculum, resources and advice delivered through building positive relationships and excellent teaching so that every one of our students will leave us at the end of Year 11, fully equipped and ready to flourish in the 21st Century world.
Our ambitious curriculum is enhanced by a range of enrichment and extra-curricular experiences which take our students beyond the classroom, broadening their horizons.
What makes EKCSS different…
Relationships are the foundations which ensure that the impact of learning can be infinite. Staff will know your child personally and build strong relationships. Parents and carers will equally know our staff and have positive relationships with the school.
Students will be with their peers and can have increased freedoms and independence as they get older and earn the right (transitions will also be fewer, calmer and safer).
Our approach focuses on:
- Getting transition right! Getting to know your child before they even start with us and ensuring effective transition at every stage as they progress through the school. We’ll build on the very best of primary practice while enabling your child to mature into and through Secondary.
- A rich curriculum that excites, inspires, and fosters a love of learning, packed with essential skills, bold ideas and real-world relevance. Preparing students to think critically, solve problems and confidently adapt to challenges. In key stage 3, students will have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, which will enable them to identify where their individual talents and interests lie so that they can develop and perfect these skills in KS4. Our curriculum will have clear, signposted links with careers to enable all students to identify their next steps to achieve their ambitions.
- Through both the formal and informal curriculum, we will develop character and empower students to become the very best versions of themselves.
- Every aspect of school life will be underpinned by brilliant teaching; Form teachers teaching the majority of the curriculum with support from specialists and Faculty leads developing excellent practice across departments.
- All staff will have high expectations for effort and behaviour and work tirelessly to encourage the very best from every student they work with
- And the pastoral team will be the centre of care; they will create a sense of family within the school and will do everything they can to ensure our students have everything they need to be successful.
We understand the power of education to inspire and our role in enabling every student to achieve their ambitions.
We’re passionate that our students understand the value and importance of a good education and how this can positively impact their lives and benefit their community. Through both the formal and informal curriculum, we develop character and empower students to be the best version of themselves.
Our personal development curriculum includes teaches young people about how to be successful:
- Life skills
- Money and finance
- Careers education
- Health and relationships
- Social education
- How to be learner
- Cultural capital
- How to be safe
- Mental Health & wellbeing
- Professional behaviours
A rich curriculum that excites, inspires, and fosters a love of learning, packed with essential skills, bold ideas and real-world relevance. Preparing students to think critically, solve problems and confidently adapt to challenges.
In Key Stage 3, students will have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, which will enable them to identify where their individual talents and interests lie so that they can develop and perfect these skills in Key Stage 4. Our curriculum will have clear, signposted links with careers to enable all students to identify their next steps to progress into their bright futures.
Pathways to success:
- 1 – ACADEMIC PATHWAY (Grammar stream or Top set) – A full suite of GCSEs and range of academic subjects which will lead to the opportunity to apply for an academic 6th Form pathway (e.g. Grammar School, Canterbury College A Level Centre) and on to University
- 2 – BLENDED PATHWAY with the opportunity to access EKCSS specialisms in Creative or Engineering (traditional high-school secondary route) – A range of subjects taught across GCSEs and Level 2 qualifications that enable young people to progress to post-16 Level 3 qualifications including A Levels, BTECs, T Levels
- 3 – SEND PATHWAY – A personalised and bespoke pathway designed to support students in achieving their very best (curriculum designed around KS4).
KS3 CURRICULUM:
In key stage 3, students will have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, which will enable them to identify where their individual talents and interests lie so that they can develop and perfect these skills in key stage 4.
- English
- Maths
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Foreign language
- Design, Technology and Engineering
- Arts and Creative
- Music
- PE, Dance and Games
- Computing
KS 4 CURRICULUM AND CHOICE OF SPECIALISMS:
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- English
- Maths
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Foreign language
- Engineering
- Creative
- Dance
- Drama
- PE and Sport
- Food Technology
- Business and Enterprise
- ICT and Digital
Meet our Leadership Team
Proudly serving the community of Sheppey
January Lorman
HEADTEACHER
January is a passionate educator with deep roots in the Swale community. Her leadership journey serves a proven track record of school improvement, fuelled by her belief in education as a driving force for positive change in society.
As January prepares to take the helm, her impact will be felt beyond the classrooms and through communities, inspiring positive change and empowering every student and their ambitions.
Alan Horton
Chair of Governors
Alan is a lifelong public servant, safeguarding our communities for more than 30 years with Kent Police. In Serving as a Swale Borough and Upchurch Parish Councillor, he’s championed and shaped the local area.
This, and his 20 year dedication to education, as a School Governor, Chair, and Trustee, Alan proudly Chairs EKC Sheppey Secondary’s Governing Body.
tammy mitchell
ceo, EKC schools trust
Tammy is the proud CEO of EKC Schools Trust. A passionate lifelong educator with a proven track record leading educational improvement across Primary, Secondary and Further Education.
Tammy spearheads the Trust’s strategic direction, fostering innovation and collaboration, and strengthening the communities we serve.
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