Find out how, thanks to Academy21, sudden changes in a student’s lifestyle due to unforeseen health complications needn’t derail their learning…
30 Second Briefing
Academy21 enables students with medical conditions to access high-quality, flexible education.
One student, Holly, joined us after missing most of Y10/11 due to a severe heart and lung condition; she went on to achieve incredible GCSE grades this year and enrolled into her preferred college.
1. Understanding and empathy
The Academy21 team understands the challenges students with medical conditions face in keeping up with their studies. In these turbulent times, nothing is more important than to feel valued, understood and cared for – and that is what each one of our teachers and staff strives to provide.
We recognise that many students with medical conditions are highly motivated, and would dearly love to attend school but can’t, so we offer a high-quality education tailored to their schedule – putting their medical needs and recovery at the forefront.
2. Scalable capacity and adaptable plans
Because we are a fully online alternative provision specialist, Academy21 can accommodate any number of students when schools or local authorities require it. This means you can always count on us to provide high-quality education and personalised support for your students.
Our flexible plans also enable you to scale provision up and down, depending on students’ needs, making it highly adaptive for those with medical conditions. If students are gradually recovering, they can start to attend some classes in their school.
“Because we are a fully online alternative provision specialist, Academy21 can accommodate any number of students.”
3. Flexible learning environment
We provide a flexible environment that accommodates students’ schedules, including doctors’ appointments and urgent commitments, to reduce stress and facilitate a healthier school-life balance. With options for live and recorded lessons, students can learn at their own pace and on their schedule.
“If she had a doctor’s appointment, we didn’t have to ring in and speak to the teachers; she could simply watch the recordings,” notes Holly’s mother, Tina. Being 100% online, Academy21 also enables students to access classes anywhere, be it from their home or a healthcare facility.
4. Expert support
Aside from our comprehensive curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stages 2 to 5 via our sister school, King’s InterHigh, which was the right choice for Holly), we offer a range of academic and wellbeing support courses that can help students with medical conditions.
For example, our wellbeing mentoring sessions can guide students in navigating challenges and sustaining their overall wellbeing, while our anxiety management courses can help students develop a positive mindset.
Our dedicated SEN team works closely with schools to ensure students receive the right level of support.
“Our flexible plans also enable you to scale provision up and down, depending on students’ needs.”
5. Inclusive resources and technology
We offer tools that cater to diverse needs, like our own InspiredAI and class recordings. Plus, our chat functionalities enable students to participate in class on their own terms.
All of this helps students to recover their learning gaps caused by illness, and still achieve their desired outcomes.
“It was a lifeline for us. She was two years behind, and she was able to do her GCSEs and go to college,” shares Tina. Students may even join us for Year 11, and be able to catch up and complete their GCSEs.
For more information, call 0800 208 8210, email info@academy21.co.uk or visit academy21.co.uk.
- All of our live lessons are recorded to fit around medical appointments. “It was so flexible for her. She was able to contact teachers, and everyone was brilliant,” says Tina.
- We can enrol students in as little as two days, so that students can continue their education even if health conditions deteriorate, or they require urgent treatment.
- You can scale our provision up or down as requirements change, to accommodate differing medical needs while ensuring students can still close those learning gaps.
- We offer an inclusive and understanding environment, with our expert team always on-hand to provide dedicated support for those with medical conditions.
