Virtual Art Gallery
A collection of work by JBA Pupils
Welcome to the James Brindley Virtual Art Gallery. Here you will find an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful world of artwork created by our very own talented students who attend James Brindley Academy. In order to experience the virtual Art Gallery, click on the following link. You can browse the gallery using the mousepad or arrow keys on your keyboard. Each piece of artwork is interactive, when clicked it will show you information about the artwork. So, feel free to roam around the virtual art gallery, you never know what you might find! #ThinkDifferently
James Brindley Academy
We work across 11 sites: Dovedale, Northfield and Parkway Teaching Centres and Hospitals Centres, including home teaching.
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Dovedale is a 81 placement provision for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) from upper KS2 (years 5 & 6), KS3 and KS4.
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We provide access to education for children and young people, aged 3-19, in general and mental health hospitals across Birmingham and within the home (Short-Term Provision).
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Welcome to Northfield (KS3) and Parkway (KS4).
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At James Brindley Academy, our vision is to 'Think Differently' to inspire young people to overcome all barriers and achieve their dreams
About James Brindley
James Brindley Academy is a specialist academy which aims to provide a high quality education in a safe, supportive and aspirational environment for all children and young people unable to attend mainstream school because of health related or special educational needs.
We provide education for children and young people aged 2 – 19 who are in hospital or unable to attend mainstream school due to their medical conditions or special educational needs.
James Brindley Academy delivers education across 11 sites including teaching centres and hospitals throughout Birmingham.
The deadline for responses for Puzzle 7 - is 6th July 2022. Please use the below link to send your answers. https://t.co/vA4gZ2ajSx https://t.co/wjy2YrA8x0
7:35 AM - 23 Jun 2022Last Thursday JBA staff & pupils were invited to an online event presented at The Museum of Modern Art in Oxford. There was a prize given to JBA KS3 Northfield Pupils for their David Bowie Big Head that won 2nd Prize for the West Midlands. https://t.co/ztMlmt2jnA
7:40 AM - 21 Jun 2022- Dovedale Newsletter: June Edition! - Have a read through Dovedale's latest newsletter, where you'll find information about things happening around the centre! https://t.co/UnltSXFTy6
12:04 PM - 17 Jun 2022Calling all Art fanatics! Join us today for the 2022 GCSE Art Exhibition and view some incredible art from our JBA GCSE Students. - 4 - 6pm - Willows Centre, B13 8QY https://t.co/Ij2xMqmc5x
11:49 AM - 15 Jun 2022Meet the newest members of the Dovedale family: Bambi and Thumper! These two beautiful 8-week old babies were donated to Dovedale by a local member of the community & have been named by Dovedale pupils. They are a very welcome & therapeutic addition to the centre! https://t.co/MvCUrHGI3J
11:52 AM - 14 Jun 2022Special shout out to @madrina_uk who provided dresses and suits to all of our Year 11's for the JBA Prom as well as all the generous staff from various centres who have contributed in transforming our Year 11 into looking sharp for the night! - #ThinkDifferently #Prom
2:06 PM - 13 Jun 2022Latest News
6 Dec 2021Dovedale Centre Closure
Please read the update on the DD centre closure due to COVID-19
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Notice to Parkway Parents & Carers
Parkway Centre Re-Opening – Thursday 21st October 2021
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30 Sep 2021The Art Yard - Pupil Feature
Dovedale pupil's work selected for gallery relaunch
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Cyber Crime Guidance for Parents & Carers
Help your child make positive Cyber Choices
Continue Reading - 3 Sep 2021
SEND Event for Parents and Carers
Birmingham City Council and the Parent Carer Forum are holding an event for #SEND parents and carers on 15th September.
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Welcome Back (COVID Testing)
We look forward to welcoming all children back to school on Monday 6th September 2021.
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