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Policies & procedures
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NexGen Academy provides a full time Assessment placements for pupils in Year 10 – 11 in the Borough of Merseyside who are permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Alongside this, a pre-exclusion facility is offered to young people arriving in the Borough with no identified mainstream school who have been identified as being likely to benefit from the setting.
NexGen Academy also works with mainstream schools and the LA in supporting pupils at risk of exclusion” The service provides an alternative curriculum programme for pupils of statutory school age in KS4 who are excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools for a variety of reasons. We offer Full-Time and Part-Time placements at the present time the centre is based in Dovecot MAC, Back of Dovecot Place, Liverpool, L14 9BA.
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We monitor attendance of all pupils rigorously. It is our expectation that pupils attend 100%.
Any absence should only be the result of illness or a hospital appointment. We run a first day response to following up any absences from school.
NexGen Academy is a school whose aim is to help pupils modify their behaviour to enable them to be successful learners and become young adults able to cope with the demands of life, and contribute well to the community they live in.
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NexGen Academy is committed to ensuring that all students receive the best possible education in a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment. We are keen to respond quickly to any problems and to remedy any issues as soon as possible. This policy and procedure applies in respect of all complaints made against the school, except in respect of child protection allegations where the safeguarding policy and procedures apply. Parents/carers can be assured that all complaints and expressions of concern, whether raised informally or formally, will be treated seriously and confidentially. An effective complaints policy and procedure can diffuse problems and can also provide the schools with helpful information. Complaints treated as constructive suggestions can be used to improve standards and may prevent cause for further complaints. Please review our Complaints Policy and Procedure below or contact us on the details below.
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NexGen Academy School recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We maintain an attitude of “it could happen here” where safeguarding is concerned. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children and young people receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in this policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors and inform parents/carers how we will safeguard their children whilst they are in our care.
Ofsted report
We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted. Below are some of their comments:
“This school has high aspirations for all pupils.”
“They grow in self-belief and find school a positive experience.”
“Pupils develop their willingness to try new things.”
“Pupils learn how to get back on track with their learning after experiencing disrupted education previously.”
NexGen Code of Conduct
As a student I will:
Respect myself and others in & out of school, as I expect from others, including respect for property as I would want from others.
Keep all the areas of school clean, tidy and safe for all of us to work in.
Have a positive, pleasant, polite attitude and approach to all that I do at school; completing all my work to the best of my ability so that I can achieve the success that I deserve.
Make an effort to look well presented and give a good first impression to visitors.
Walk safely around school to prevent any accidents and be punctual to school and each of my lessons.
Remember that I am not the only person in my class and that my teachers may have to talk to other members of my class before me.
Wait patiently and not interrupt other people from talking.
Not be rude or selfish.
Review our Positive Behaviour Policy and Procedure.
Term dates
In line with Knowlsey Council school term dates, please see our term dates below:
School year 2025/2026
| Autumn term 2025 | Monday, 1st September - Friday, 19th December |
| Half Term | Monday, 27th October – Friday, 31st October |
| Spring term 2026 | Monday, 5th January – Friday, 27th March |
| Half Term | Monday, 16th February – Friday, 20th February |
| Summer term 2026 | Monday, 13th April – Monday, 20th July |
| Half term | Monday, 25th May – Friday, 29th May |
My son Christopher has been attending Nexgen Academy since June 2017, I want to thank all the staff at Nexgen for the incredible job they have done in turning my son into a lovely young man, teaching him respect, responsibility and teaching him how to get the most out of his own abilities.
Since attending Nexgen he is so enthusiastic again, wanting to learn and know what opportunities are out there for him as long as he go's to school.
Thank you very much to all the Staff at Nexgen for making a huge difference to my son's life, I only wish he could have been with you sooner.
- Michelle Cave, NexGen Parent