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.
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2:35 PM - 23 Jan 2020Thank you so much to @whosalama a wonderful paediatrician for her continued support and teamwork especially for her efforts and enthusiasm at today's Grand Round @deathridge4134 https://t.co/EJtpsU0HfN
5:25 PM - 22 Jan 2020Today we are presenting at the Grand Round at @Bham_Childrens to showcase what we at JBA Hospital Sector do for hospital education in Birmingham, led by our Head of Hospital Centres @deathridge4134 and her phenomenal team! #grandround #jba #bwc #workingtogether #nhs https://t.co/fBYyKgBGfu
12:38 PM - 22 Jan 2020Put your feet up, grab yourself a tea or coffee and read our latest Hospital Autumn Newsletter filled with news about all the wonderful things our staff and pupils have achieved over this, our busiest Autumn term! https://t.co/U08iyQvK1O @BchNeuroOnc @BWC_NHS @deathridge4134
10:05 AM - 20 Dec 2019Latest News
13 Feb 2020Dovedale Pupil Looking To The Future
Neon, a Dovedale pupil wanted to share his creative piece of work in preparation for college interviews.
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10 Dec 2019Parent & Carer Feedback
Please complete our parent/carer feedback survey for 2019-20
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'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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