The impact of our curriculum is that students now leave with the skills, personal qualities and academic qualifications needed to play a positive, productive role within their local community. They have increased ambitions and are now confident in their ability to thrive in post-16 study. This is illustrated in the numbers of students studying Level 3 courses after completing Year 11. Students now also develop a greater depth of ‘cultural capital’, gained through a broadening range of timetabled subjects. These are now linked to an extensive and growing number of offsite ‘experiences’ which make connections to local or global contexts. These experiences are designed to deepen their understanding of the material taught in the classroom and spark areas of interest, which may last a lifetime. In addition, we ask all our students to play an active role volunteering, doing charity work or through initiatives to help the environment, ensuring they understand the lasting impact they can have on local or global issues.

Our literacy and oracy program is designed to ensure that all learners are equipped to understand the world around them, and have the skills needed to express their views and make an argument. We are keen to develop their love of reading and help them to use a broader vocabulary, which will allow them to diminish any social disadvantage. We want all our learners to leave with the confidence to express their views in an empathetic, tolerant and respectful way.

We recognise that to provide our young people with rich learning experiences in a range of contexts, it is crucial to work in partnerships with others. Expertise often lies beyond the school and learning opportunities are regularly planned with partner organisations including, statutory and voluntary organisations as well as employers and charitable organisations.

Our aim is that students leave Lincoln Castle Academy with a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. They appreciate the opportunities available to them and have the ambition and confidence needed to be successful in a rapidly changing world.