About Us – Endeavour Academy

About Endeavour Academy

Endeavour Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School situated within East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus. Specifically designed for young individuals facing challenges that hinder their engagement, achievement, and attendance in mainstream educational settings, this provision caters to those who are referred by their current schools. The primary goal of Endeavour Academy is to enhance the mental well-being and school participation of its students, ultimately elevating their aspirations and self-esteem. Through the provision of tailored support, the school strives to open up new avenues for success and personal growth. Endeavour Academy is committed to providing a nurturing environment where each student’s unique needs are met, enabling them to flourish academically and personally.

The school offers students a bespoke curriculum combining Core and Vocational courses, utilising an innovative approach and targeted interventions, along with a resilience programme. Students benefit from a secure, dedicated space separate from the main college cohort, as well as access to various vocational areas on-site.

Under the guidance of Endeavour staff, students gain short and long-term benefits through work experience opportunities in facilities such as a working salon, kitchen, restaurant, and gym, acting as a valuable transition into post-16 education.

The staff at Endeavour Academy deliver a diverse curriculum in a caring environment that eliminates many barriers, fostering personal and academic triumphs. Their goal is to empower students and parents/carers to develop skills and confidence, leading to improved self-assurance, attendance, engagement levels, and resolution of behavioural and relationship challenges.

By implementing a comprehensive Personal Development programme with tailored interventions, staff advocate the effective use of MECC (Making Every Contact Count) and instill restorative practice skills to enhance relationships, encourage positive interactions, and ensure emotional and physical well-being.

Success at Endeavour Academy is cultivated through strategies that provide pathways to success, including positive reinforcement, removing obstacles to learning, delivering academic and social interventions, nurturing peer relationships, fostering resilience, and maintaining close partnerships with parents/carers and other professionals.

The Academy, with a commitment to excellence in education provision, endeavours to impact the lives of the young individuals within its care. Admission into our institution is based on a stringent criterion that ensures suitability and safety for all stakeholders involved.

When assessing prospective students, the key considerations revolve around the Academy’s ability to provide a tailored education that meets their individual requirements. Equally vital is the assessment of the student’s behavioural aspects, encompassing both social conduct and learning attitudes, to ascertain that the college environment can adequately support their needs. It is imperative to note that students presenting a considerable safety risk, either to themselves or others, will regrettably not be admitted to Endeavour Academy.

In fostering a holistic approach to student welfare, the staff at Endeavour Academy collaborate extensively with various external partner agencies. This alliance includes organisations such as One Point, Families First, CAMHS, Health, and numerous others, to identify challenges, deploy timely interventions, and make suitable referrals. By working in tandem with post-16 providers, detailed transition plans are meticulously formulated to facilitate a seamless move for students as they progress into their subsequent academic endeavours. Further demonstrating our commitment to student well-being, the Academy’s Careers and Transition Lead maintains communication with alumni for three years post-graduation, extending support and guidance when needed.

Moreover, students are afforded additional careers advice from Durhamworks, ensuring a comprehensive support system throughout their academic journey. We, at Endeavour Academy, are resolute in our mission to provide a nurturing environment that promotes academic success, personal growth, and societal contribution.

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Endeavour Students’ Feedback

These are real comments from our students.

“I’ve only just started here and I am really proud that I have done my first full week in school in over 18 months, I like it here.”
(Student 1)

“I actually enjoy coming here, I have made long lasting friendships already, my attendance is the highest it has ever been.”
(Student 2)

“Endeavour Academy is a fun and healthy school with really good education and very nice and polite teachers with smart teachers.”
(Student 3)

“Endeavour is a good environment. The staff help you to learn and be happier in general.”
(Student 4)