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11/07/25

LEAD Day 3 at RBA – a celebration of learning, creativity & courage. Together we grow stronger, braver, and more united. RBA is rising! 🌟

11/07/25

🎬 Our latest RBA Newsletter is out now! Hear from our headteacher as we celebrate the week’s highlights and share important updates. Tune in and stay in the loop!https://t.co/BhFgFx9K1C

10/07/25

It was lovely to meet our new Year 7s today. Know you are not just joining a school, you are joining something far more special - a family. #Excellencehttps://t.co/f8nnccpNRL

10/07/25

It was lovely to meet our new Year 7s today. Know you are not just joining a school, you are joining something far more special - a family. #Excellencehttps://t.co/GjdffS4ZMK

09/07/25

Huge thank you to everyone who made our Performing Arts Showcase & Awards Evening such an unforgettable success! Congratulations to all our performers and award winners — you inspired us all with your passion and dedication! pic.twitter.com/nLYrDhWsQj

06/07/25

With high temperatures expected again this week, we’ve made some temporary changes to help keep students comfortable: Mon–Wed: Full school uniform without blazers and ties. Thurs & Fri: Students may wear their school-branded PE kit for the full day. Stay cool and hydrated! 💧😎

04/07/25

🚨 New Video Alert! 🚨 We just dropped our latest newsletter video, and it’s packed with updates, tips, and exciting news you won’t want to miss! 🎉 🎬 Watch it now and stay in the loop ➡️https://t.co/38quq8ifgC

03/07/25

Thank you to all the Yr 6 families who joined us for our Secondary Transfer Information Evening. This is where it begins — new friendships, big dreams, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you in September . 💙 pic.twitter.com/endyi8uAGJ

03/07/25

Thank you to all the Yr 6 families who joined us for our Transition Information Evening. This is where it begins — new friendships, big dreams, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you in September . 💙 pic.twitter.com/N0FnxNJNzu

01/07/25

Hot off the Hob🔥🔥 Student Masterchef Competition was back this evening and this year it was hotter than ever! We were thrilled to welcome back ⁦⁩ – MasterChef star, bestselling author, and our very own ex-student – as special guest judge! pic.twitter.com/EaXH8a0ddm

30/06/25

Yr 9s turned up the heat with some epic DJing and beatbxing in today’s Year 9 Immersion Day pic.twitter.com/3B52AHXIE2

30/06/25

From coastal erosion to sea defences, Yr 10s got hands-on with real-world geography at Walton-on-the-Naze! pic.twitter.com/7g6HB5Lfrk

30/06/25

Thank you so much to for allowing the RBA JLT to be part of your lovely school for a day! pic.twitter.com/d4RfOyjXER

28/06/25

Due to the warm weather this week we want everyone to be as comfortable as possible. pic.twitter.com/XsKSXtpgBT

27/06/25

RBA Video Newsletter from the Headteacher! Catch up on all the latest school news, updates, and upcoming events—straight from our Headteacher. pic.twitter.com/M2F9rn8YV0

26/06/25

There’s still time to apply for our Sixth Form. Click this link: https://t.co/8Gf7hMCQ1O

26/06/25

We're back for Day 2 of our 6th Form Taster Days and it's been full of energy, inspiration, and ambition! Just imagine your future here with us – a school on the rise. Still thinking about your next step? If so, there’s still time to apply for our Sixth Form. pic.twitter.com/poctCyniBe

25/06/25

RBA Transition Day, Day 1 pic.twitter.com/i9hykqD6BX

24/06/25

Great working today as the SET RE Team! Thank you everybody . pic.twitter.com/9OHvrkbqGU

22/06/25

Due to warm weather, students do not need to wear ties or blazers this week. We want everyone to stay as comfortable as possible during the heat. Please ensure students bring a refillable water bottle each day to stay hydrated. pic.twitter.com/yfoLAA0cIZ

21/06/25

Year 13 prom — the last chapter of a story we’ve written together. Laughter, memories, and one final night before we go our separate ways…but you will always be part of the pic.twitter.com/Eh0EIyMRH7

21/06/25

The night we laughed a little louder, and smiled a little wider. We danced through the memories we’ve made and stepped into the beginning of everything that comes next. A night we won’t forget, with people we’ll always remember. pic.twitter.com/ZFgHQVpqnt

20/06/25

Like the beat of “Freed from desire” our energy as one family is unstoppable https://t.co/Q24qu3Sv7b

20/06/25

It came and it went. House Sports Day 2025 From the adrenaline of the first race to the final cheer of the relays, it’s about the memories we make, the friendships we strengthen, and the moments that will stay with us long after the day is over. pic.twitter.com/0A6hbSpuSq

20/06/25

📷📷 RBA Weekly Round-Up! 📷📷 What a week it's been at RBA! From exciting classroom activities to fantastic events across the school, there’s been so much happening—and who better to give you the inside scoop than our very own Headteacher!https://t.co/LHKmZJ16bc

Pastoral Support

Robert Barclay Academy is caring, friendly and encouraging, and maintains a happy and peaceful learning community that enables everyone to work at their best. To achieve this, we work in partnership with students, parents, governors and the wider community. This approach underpins the school’s commitment to enabling all our students to reach their highest levels of personal achievement by:

  • Encouraging positive behaviour
  • Encouraging and promoting an understanding of the importance of regular attendance and good timekeeping
  • Providing clear guidance to students, parents and staff
  • Making it clear we value all students and appreciate diversity
  • Expecting our school environment to be safe, secure, supportive, and reinforce

the moral and ethical values we encourage our students to live by

Positive behaviour and full attendance are essential components of an effective teaching and learning environment and they support our duty to promote the welfare of our students, and keep them safe. We believe that everyone has a right to learn and nobody has a right to prevent learning. We are firm, clear and consistent in our expectations, and we work hard to help our students develop and use the social, emotional and behavioural skills they need to succeed.

Ofsted recognition of our pastoral support

Ofsted visited RBA in June 2019 and they recognised the safe and caring culture created within the school:

“Pupils feel safe and are confident in the staff that look after them. Adults promote caring, secure relationships with pupils…” The school has “created a culture where pupils feel free to express worries or concerns. Pupils are taught how to stay safe, both online and in the wider world” and “they feel safe and are confident to speak to adults in the school if they are worried or have a problem.”

We are also pleased that from speaking with inspectors “Pupils say that bullying is not a problem, as people appreciate and value the things that make them different” and “staff deal with any problems quickly and effectively.” It was also recognised that “An array of services help pupils when they are facing additional problems or a crisis or have concerns. School nursing teams, the school counsellor and the school’s new well-being coordinator ensure that pupils get timely and well-coordinated support and guidance.”

Pastoral Structure

Our pastoral structure provides students with appropriate professionals in place to guide them and give advice with regards to specific needs.

On entering the school, all students become members of a tutor group comprising of students of the same age who are all experiencing the same stage of their education. This marks the beginning of a strong bond with their form tutor who will maintain an overview of each child’s academic and personal development. Indeed, they are the key point of contact for the parents.

The form tutor is supported in their role by a Head of Year, who has the responsibility of overseeing the pastoral provision for their cohort through each key stage. We also have a dedicated Pastoral Support Coordinator and Attendance Officer, who liaise with outside agencies, for example counselling services, should they be required.

Positive reinforcement and rewarding students in accordance with our school values also underpins our pastoral system. We recognise students for their Achievement, Care and Excellence, in and out of lessons with a variety of rewards. Our reward system is used regularly to promote good decisions but also to highlight excellence encompassing our core school ACE values.

We believe that our clear and consistent expectations support all of our school community to learn in a respectful environment, where they are cared for and gain justified recognition in line with our core values.

 

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