--- title: "Section 10" url: "https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/blog/2023-10-16-12-00-00-section-10" school: "Brookhaven School" --- # Section 10 16 October 2023 [Brookhaven School Consultation](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/blog/category/brookhaven-school-consultation) **We are delighted** that our proposed **free school for years 7-11**, Brookhaven School, **has progressed to the pre-opening phase**. The school will **cater for pupils with Autism and / or Speech, Language and Communication needs.** We are now required to undertake a public consultation. Brookhaven School will **open in a purpose-built school** on Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LP ([Click Here, To View Plans](http://www.bury-free.shaw-education.org.uk/blog/2023-03-01-15-30-00-the-development-of-brookhaven-school)) The **planned opening date** is **January 2024 for the first 30 Key Stage 3 pupils, growing year on year to full capacity of 80.** ### **Vision, Values and Ethos** **We believe that all children** should have the **opportunity to be successful,** whatever their starting point. We **pledge an** unswerving **commitment** to **improve, accelerate and enable** ambitious life goals for all young people in our academies. All of our schools aim “**To be unique by design, and awesome by outcome”.** Our Central Team is **organised to reflect our growth**; our priorities; and our **increased strength** across the Trust. Our growth strategy is based around careful planning to **ensure we have the capacity we need to add value to our schools.** We have **invested a significant amount of energy** into **professional development**; the Institute of Education and apprenticeships. This drive and dedication will continue, as we believe our people centric approach is the right way to achieve awesome outcomes for all our young people alongside enabling a dedicated, talented and valued workforce. We believe that **every school should** feel that **every child** within the Shaw Education Trust is **one of their (and our) children; separated only by location.** ### **‘One size fits one’** **![](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/images/banners/stsmber_2023_at_13.20.23_copy_(2)-1.png)** **Brookhaven School is committed to:** • Provide an **outstanding educational experience** for students with **special educational needs** by continually building on the expertise and experience of the staff. • Provide a **welcoming school** in a **happy and supportive environment** for each student where individual achievement, success and the joy of learning is celebrated by staff working as a team for the well-being of all. • **Enabling** each student to **develop a positive sense of worth and self-esteem** by **nurturing their skills** in vocational and leisure activities to **increase their capacity** and capability to build bridges overcome barriers and live and work as adults within our society. • **Enabling each student** to achieve their full potential by **providing a challenging, self motivating and encouraging broad and balanced curriculum** that is continuously, thoroughly and systematically **assessed encompassing** the **National Curriculum** and external accreditation but **tailored to the individual need of each student**. • Creating a **caring environment** where everyone is **treated with dignity and respect** and each individual valued for their own unique talents. ![](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/images/banners/Policy_Page_Header.png) ### **Why does Bury need a new school?** **We are developing** this as **Bury Local Authority** is facing a **considerable increase in school populations**. The scale of school expansions is such that **any pupils moving from mainstream to the new school will have no impact on the viability of local schools.** **Existing special schools** which cater for pupils with needs such as **profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning disabilities and physical difficulties** have w**aiting lists for places** which are **currently occupied by pupils with Autism.** Whilst it is hoped that there will be **some pupils, currently educated out of borough,** who could **return to their community** this might not be appropriate for all. However, the new school would have the benefit of **avoiding the need for children** to have to leave the borough due to the **lack of early intervention and support.** ### **Admissions Policy** **Brookhaven School is a provision** for pupils with **Autism and/or Speech, Language and Communication difficulties**. The curriculum aims to **prepare the pupils** for **happy and successful lives** by developing their talents and raising their aspirations. More on this can be found on our website. [www.brookhavenschool.org.uk](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/). ### **The Consultation Process** As **part of the process** of **opening Brookhaven School**, the Department for Education **require a consultation under Section 10 of the Academies Act 2010.** This **enables local residents, staff and governors** from local schools, parents, councillors, community groups and any other interested parties to share their views. **The consultation period** for Brookhaven School **runs from 4th October 2023 to 3rd November 2023.** This is an **important step** in our journey to **opening in January 2024.** We are l**ooking forward to listening to your views** in order to provide you with **the best school possible.** **We are keen to ensure** that **we deliver a school** that meets local **needs and requirements** and welcome your views. **To share these with us please use** the **contact form** at [www.brookhavenschool.org.uk/contact](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/contact) **or by post** to Free School Consultation, Shaw Education Trust, Kidsgrove Secondary School, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 4DL. **Please note - this consultation is not related to any building or planning applications surrounding the new school; it is solely to consult on whether appropriate persons support the Trust to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Secretary of State for Education to run Brookhaven School.** [Section 10 - Consultation](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/blog/tag/section-10-consultation) [ Saluting Our Sisters](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/blog/2023-10-11-09-00-00-saluting-our-sisters) [Road Safety Week ](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/blog/2023-11-15-12-01-31-road-safety-week) - [![Thrive](https://files.schudio.com/bury-free-school/images/logo/thrive/Thrive_School_Badge.png)](https://www.thriveapproach.com/) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2369.7905185401287!2d-2.2744320484452465!3d53.561506866175904!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487ba54adf6c1a69%3A0xcc47e985d78b6a9a!2sParr%20Ln%2C%20Bury%20BL9%208LP%2C%20UK!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1678185157445!5m2!1sen!2sus) ![Brookhaven School](https://files.schudio.com/bury-free-school/images/logo/shaw-education-trust/Shaw_Education_Trust_-_Single_Colour_Logo_-_010721.png) **Brookhaven School** Parr Lane Bury BL9 8LP Tel: 0161 850 9196 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Newsletter ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Brookhaven.School.Bury/) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brookhaven-school-bury/) © Copyright 2023–2026 Brookhaven School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://brookhavenschool.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)