James Brindley Academy

📢 Centre Status Update – Please Read Carefully ❄️

Due to the severe weather we’re expecting, all James Brindley Academy centres are closed tomorrow - Friday 9th January 2026. ❌

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will share further updates regarding Monday 12th January.

Please keep an eye on your phones and our social media channels for the latest information.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

❄️ Weather Update for Parents & Carers ❄️

With significant snowfall expected overnight between Thursday 8th January and Friday 9th January, we’re asking parents and carers to please stay tuned to your phones and our social media pages for any updates regarding the opening of our centres.

📱 If your contact details have recently changed, please get in touch with your centre staff as soon as possible so we can ensure you receive all important updates.

Thank you for your continued support — safety will always be our priority.

❄️ NORTHFIELD Centre Closure Announcement ❄️

Due to snowfall making access to the site unsafe, James Brindley Academy – Northfield is closed today, Monday 5th January 2025.

We are currently planning to reopen as normal tomorrow, subject to weather and site conditions.

All other James Brindley Academy centres remain open as usual.

Please stay safe and take care if travelling.

🌟 Happy National Teaching Assistants’ Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the incredible contribution of Teaching Assistants, both here at James Brindley Academy and in schools everywhere. 👏

Teaching Assistants play a vital role in education — providing that extra layer of support, care, and encouragement that helps children thrive. From offering one-to-one guidance to creating inclusive classrooms, their impact is truly invaluable. 💙

To all TAs — thank you for your dedication, patience, and commitment to making a difference every single day. 🌍✨

📢 Important Update for Parents and Carers – Northfield Centre

Dear Parents/Carers,

Following the closure of Northfield due to a gas leak we have now been informed that all repairs will be completed in the next few days and Northfield will be open for all pupils on Friday 12th September 2025.

In the meantime your child will continue to attend the online lessons provided by Northfield staff. If you have any further questions please contact Julia Smith or Rachel Savery.

📢 Important Update for Parents and Carers – Northfield Centre

Dear Parents/Carers, following an initial investigation by the local authority we have been informed that there is a minor gas leak on the Northfield site. This has also impacted Longwill School.

Further investigations and repair work are due to take place over the next few days. Whilst this work is taking place the gas supply has been turned off to the site which means that there is no hot water on and therefore for hygiene purposes and obligation to legal requirements we have no other option but to close Northfield from Tuesday 9th September 2025. We are unsure how long the closure may take but it is highly likely that it will be for the rest of this week. We will of course let you know on potential reopening as and when we are informed by the Local Authority.

During the closure and in line with our attendance policy safe and well checks will be done in person where necessary.

Today your child will have been issued with a school laptop and from tomorrow it is compulsory for your child to attend online teaching delivered by their teachers. Pupils have been informed of how to access online teaching.

We apologise for the inconvenience and we will continue to press for a reopening as soon as possible. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact Julia Smith or Rachel Savery.

📚✨ Welcome Back!

We’re so pleased to welcome all our young people back to James Brindley Academy today, Thursday 4th September. We’ve been looking forward to seeing you and hope you’ve had a restful and refreshing break.

Let’s make 2025/26 a year full of growth, learning, and new possibilities — we know it’s going to be a great one! 🌟

📢 Important reminder for parents and carers

The first three days of the 2025/26 academic year — Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd September — will be Staff Development Days.

We’re excited to welcome our young people back to James Brindley Academy on Thursday 4th September to begin the new academic year refreshed and ready.

📅 For all term dates, don’t forget to check the calendar on our website – link in bio.

📱 Never miss a date again!

We’ve put together a handy step-by-step guide — with screenshots — showing you how to add the James Brindley Academy calendar to your phone, whether you use Google, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.

🗓️ Stay up to date with term times, key events, and more — right in your pocket.
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to follow the guide and get set up today!

📅 Plan Ahead for 2025/26!

We've published all the term dates for the 2025/26 academic year — including start dates, half terms, holidays, and staff development days — to help you stay prepared.

👉 Swipe through to view each term’s key dates
🌐 For the full list, head to the calendar section on our website (link in bio)

Let’s get ready for another year of learning, growing, and thinking differently!

🎉 Thank You for an Amazing Year!

As we wrap up 2024–25, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our young people, staff, and all the parents and carers who’ve made this such a fantastic year at James Brindley Academy.

Your support, effort and belief in our community has helped us achieve so much — and we couldn’t be prouder of everything we’ve accomplished together.

We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back in September for a brand new academic year, full of fresh opportunities to grow, learn and think differently.