Malcolm Arnold Academy

30/09/2026

🚭 Wake Up Wednesday: Va**ng 🚭

Va**ng is becoming increasingly common among young people and it’s not without risks. Ni****ne addiction, potential health impacts, and unregulated products are all causes for concern.

💬 Talk openly with your child.
📚 Know the facts.
👀 Spot the signs.
❤️ Support healthy choices.

Take a look at the infographic below and help start the conversation.

If you are concerned about a young person, speak to the safeguarding team, GP or local services such as Inspire (https://www.inspireservice.co.uk/find-support/young-people) for advice and support.

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23/09/2026

💙 Wake Up Wednesday: Supporting young people to build emotional resilience 💙

🌱 Every young person will face challenges as they grow, and learning how to manage emotions, cope with setbacks, and keep moving forward is an important part of that journey.

🤝 As parents, carers and educators, we all have a role to play in helping children and young people develop the confidence and resilience they need to navigate life’s ups and downs.

📖 Take a look at the 10 top tips below for simple, practical ways to support emotional resilience at home and beyond.

✨ Together, we can help our young people feel supported, valued, and ready to thrive. 💙

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16/09/2026

📚 Come and see MAA in action! 📚

Enjoy a welcome talk and guided tour for a real taste of student life in our vibrant school community.

I am thrilled to invite Year 6 families to visit the academy, see us in action, and tour the school to help you decide which secondary school is right for you.

Your visit will begin with a welcome presentation, followed by a guided tour led by one of our team. Some of our students will also join you as you look around.

✨ You will see lessons taking place, led by our subject expert teachers.
✨ You will have the opportunity to visit classrooms and see the dining hall.
✨ You will hear about our culture, our ethos, and how Malcolm Arnold Academy strives for scholarly learning.
✨ You can ask questions throughout the tour to help you make the best choice of secondary school.

We look forward to meeting you and hope that Malcolm Arnold Academy will be your first-choice school.

Miss Clare Berry
Principal

PLEASE NOTE: Please book one ticket per person, up to a maximum of three tickets per booking, including the Year 6 student. Tour groups will be no larger than 15 people to allow our school to continue functioning as normal during the tours and to ensure you can see and hear what we do best.

If you require any information about tours for students in Years 7–11 (for mid-year admission), please contact our Admissions Team at [email protected].

03/09/2026

Today we have welcomed Year 7 and Year 12 to Malcolm Arnold and we are looking forward to welcoming back the rest of the school tomorrow ⭐

Here are some top tips for supporting children with returning to school and restarting routines☺️

Consistent routines, clear expectations and supportive communication can support children and young people's wellbeing, self-regulation and academic success ⭐

01/09/2026

Congratulations to our Year 11 students on their GCSE results ⭐️

“Congratulations to our Year 11 students who have collected GCSE results”

13/08/2026

Well done and a big CONGRATULATIONS to our fantastic Year 13 students!! We are incredibly proud of all you have achieved and wish you every success for the future ⭐️

28/07/2026

Project Phoenix helps young people aged between eight and 17-years-old who risk of criminal exploitation, drug harm or violence.
The scheme helps young people who have been identified as being at risk of becoming involved in violent crimes including assault, knife crime, robbery, drug-related harm, and sexual assault.
Parents, young people and professionals can refer into the Phoenix Project if they have concerns about a young person, or if you feel in too deep, you can make a referral via our website here https://orlo.uk/DAX2A
We’re not here to judge. We’re here to help you take back control.

22/07/2026

☀️ Summer Safeguarding Newsletter ☀️

As we head into the summer holidays, we’ve put together our latest Safeguarding Newsletter to help keep our children and families safe, supported and informed.

You’ll find useful information and advice on:
💙 Abandoned buildings
🌊 Water safety
🍽️ Food banks and free breakfast opportunities
🤝 Support for young carers
🧠 Mental health support for young people and families
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent workshops and other local support available over the summer

We encourage all parents and carers to take a few minutes to read through the newsletter.

Wishing all of our families a safe, happy and enjoyable summer! ☀️

20/07/2026

15/07/2026

⭐️ Wake Up Wednesday ⭐️

📱 7 out of 10 teens report seeing violent content on social media

📱 More than half of the violent content features fights involving young people

📱 Viral trends and challenges that spread online, risk encouraging violence offline

📱 Real world incidents may also be recorded and promoted online

Read below for advice for parents about online trends encouraging violence.