Welcome to the new exciting, innovative Post 16 centre Enterprise@Freebrough!

 

Our new centre

Enterprise@Freebrough opened in September 2012 and our brand new purpose built Post 16 building soon followed in December 2012. The centre offers a range of inspiring courses for students in Years 12 and 13.

Working in close partnership with our sponsors Teesside University, Prior Pursglove College and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, along with our lead education partners Redcar and Cleveland College, we aim to provide a curriculum which will excite, motivate and inspire you to reach your full potential, whatever that may be!

The experience offered to students is further enhanced by our status as Regional Hub for the prestigious Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.

The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy offers an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to realise and achieve their business dreams. Set-up by Peter Jones, CBE, star of ‘Dragons’ Den’, the Academy was the first to offer further education courses in enterprise and entrepreneurship in the UK where students are actually required to set up and run their own business. Whether students want to own their own business or work for someone else the BTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship qualifications offered through PJEA and Freebrough Academy will help them to succeed.

Click here to visit the PJEA website

Enterprise@Freebrough specialises in the teaching of the most up to date Business and Enterprise, Creative and Digital Media and Engineering courses alongside some more traditional options.  Courses will be available at level 2 and level 3 depending on your current abilities, interests and future aspirations.

The new building has state of the art facilities with large and small flexible spaces which can be used for a number of purposes allowing creative teaching to take place.  The centre also has up to date ICT facilities in all teaching and social areas.  There are rooms specifically designed for the teaching of Business and Enterprise, Digital and Creative Media, Engineering and Performing Arts with the most up to date equipment and software available at Post 16, much of it industry standard.

Alongside the teaching areas we have a dedicated business incubation unit where students can fulfill their dreams of running their own business.  The area houses several start-up businesses and mentoring and support are available to ensure the businesses are given every opportunity to thrive.

At Freebrough Academy we aim to instil a ‘can do’ attitude in all of our students allowing them to have the confidence and skills to excel in their chosen career.

 

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide a high quality and innovative post 16 provision by offering a varied and personalised curriculum to suit the needs of each individual student.

To do this we will encourage your professional creativity by:

  • Creating a business-like environment; a place for ‘incubating’ your entrepreneurial skills
  • Offering you a Personalised Learning Programme; including challenges such as internships with business partners and establishing a small business/enterprise
  • Providing master classes with Business and Enterprise role models to inspire and motivate you and to support you to be successful in your courses and beyond
  • Providing volunteering opportunities in your local and wider community
  • Providing you with the equipment and technology you need to support your learning
  • Helping you to focus on developing your skills as an independent learner and as an adult responsible for project ownership and leadership; as well as developing your communication skills, including oral, written and presentation skills
  • Providing you with vocationally related qualifications as well as occupational qualifications such as apprenticeships
  • Celebrating your successes

 

Enrichment

To support and enhance your studies the enterprise centre will also offer a varied enrichment programme for you to take part in.  This may include sporting activities, performing and creative arts, the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and many others.

Duke of Edinburgh

We are experienced providers of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and you will be able to work towards your bronze, silver and gold awards alongside your studies.  DofE will give you the opportunity to enjoy new experiences, discover your hidden talents and learn new skills. DofE Awards are recognised and valued by employers and higher education providers and by taking part you will make a difference to other people’s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.

Humanutopia Heroes Programme

As one of our Post 16 students you will be given the opportunity to join, or continue on, ‘The Heroes Journey’. This programme will see you develop the skills shown on the diagram below and become a role model for others. Our team of trainee Heroes have so far attended additional humanutopia training sessions, worked with younger students within the Academy and gone out to local primary schools to work with key stage 1 and 2 children.


How We Support You

Personal Tutors

You will have a designated tutor who will meet with you regularly and you will have the opportunity to support a Year 7 – 11 tutor group in the Academy to help you to develop your leadership skills.

Career Guidance

Connexions and Enterprise@Freebrough will work together to ensure that you are given the very best advice to help you to make the right career choices for your future.  You will also be given many opportunities to take on voluntary roles and work experience.

Learning Support

We have an experienced team of Learning Mentors and Learning Support Assistants who are available to support your learning.

Time 4 You Counselling Service

We all need a bit of extra support sometimes and that is where Time 4 You Counselling Service can help.

Time 4 You offer professionally qualified counsellors who can help you with a range of issues.  Don’t be afraid to contact them if you need some support.

Sandra Bell

MA, PG, Dip Counselling

Manager Time 4 You Counselling Service

Freebrough Academy

Linden Road

Brotton

Saltburn by the sea

TS12 2SJ

01287 676305

Click here to take a look at the Time4You website

Financial Support

If you are experiencing financial difficulty which is preventing you from joining or continuing your course please speak to the Centre Manager who may be able to help.

Transport

The Academy is well served by public transport, the cost of which is subsidised if you enrol on one of our Post 16 courses.

 

Interested?

Contact Mrs K Dillon

Director – Post 16

01287 676305

Or click here to access our online ask a question form

Click here to download our prospectus

Click here to download an enrolment form