James Brindley Academy
We work across 10 sites: Dovedale, Northfield and Parkway Teaching Centres and Hospitals Centres, including home teaching. This section provides an overview of leadership - for centre specific details, please visit the relevant sector pages. Governance information can be found in the "About Us" section.
Find out MoreDovedale Centre
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.
Find out MoreHospitals
At James Brindley Hospital Sector, we provide access to education for children and young people, aged 2-19, in general and mental health hospitals across Birmingham.
Find out MoreNorthfield and Parkway
Welcome to Northfield (KS3) and Parkway (KS4).
Find out MoreAbout James Brindley
James Brindley School 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 School delivers education across 10 sites including teaching centres and hospitals throughout Birmingham.
JBA staff hosted the 'Working on the Wards' Regional Day that took place on Friday 8th November 2019 at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. Full article available here: https://t.co/FxGscik3p8 @NAHEUK #RegionalDay #WorkingTogether #HospitalSchools #NAHE #Conference #Partnership https://t.co/9GGqYe3PcK
12:50 PM - 15 Nov 2019JBA is supporting the fantastic #OutreachAngels, by giving a gift this Christmas to Birmingham homeless! All items including bags to be given to Miss Connor at our Dovedale Centre by 6th December 2019. (PLEASE USE DRAWSTRING BAGS) #birminghamhomeless #christmas #bags https://t.co/Th4HL6pTDo
8:39 AM - 14 Nov 2019RT @LoudmouthUK: Ellie and Will are @JBA_Live Willows Centre in #Birmingham this morning delivering a session of #SafeandSound on #domestic...
8:24 AM - 14 Nov 2019We are looking for two people to join out #JBA Team. Take a look at the advertisements below. English Teacher (NQT/MPS Teacher only) Maternity Cover: https://t.co/J7x0VguHpY Maths Teacher: https://t.co/S40PCRw7Ki Closing Date: Midday on the 27th November 2019 https://t.co/gCcQdOBOWE
8:18 AM - 14 Nov 2019RT @LouiseStockwell: An inspiring day @JBA_Live who hosted the #NAHE conference in Birmingham!Day networking with amazing colleagues across...
8:35 AM - 13 Nov 2019RT @BCHCMICTEAM: Thankyou so much @HoganLovells for the great party& opportunity for @Bham_Childrens @JBA_Live @BCHCMICTEAM families to m...
8:34 AM - 13 Nov 2019JBA Word of the Week! #useit #wordoftheweek #wotw #englishdepartment https://t.co/zpW1DEZvZg
9:44 AM - 11 Nov 2019Latest News
15 Nov 2019'Working on the Wards’ Regional Day
'Working on the Wards’ Regional Day- Friday 8th November 2019
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7 Oct 2019James Brindley Academy has achieved Artsmark Gold Award!
Our Academy has been recognised that it is strongly committed to the Arts and our Artsmark journey has had a very positive impact on the young people we work with.
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1 Oct 2019Willows Centre and Parkview Clinic successfully maintain Autism Accreditation status
Well done to Willows & Parkview Clinic
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16 Sep 2019Birmingham Children’s Hospital – Roald Dahl windows
Mrs Felicity Dahl and Sir Quentin Blake are working on a project in conjunction with Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
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13 May 2019Poetry Anthology by the Young Writers Company!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 12 James Brindley pupils selected for their work to be published in a Poetry Anthology by the Young Writers Company! Over 8000 entries were made nationally and 12 James Brindley pupils have been selected as stand out pieces of work from that pool of competition entries! You...
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Trauma-informed Transitions (Beacon House)
Vulnerable children will start to become more anxious and even frightened about the end of term, especially if they are moving onto another school or other placement. It can be a challenging time for the young person as well as the adults around them. Some children may even end up sabotaging their e...
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