On Thursday 31st October, Bowman Academy Head of School, Toby Ellis, and Assistant Headteacher, Lizzie Papworth, were delighted to receive the school’s first minibus from Variety, the Children’s Charity, presented by former England goalkeeper, Dave Beasant. The presentation took place at Berkshire Golf Club, after Variety Golf kindly sponsored the minibus. Mr Ellis said: “We would like…
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We have published a short film celebrating the special open day held at Bowman Academy on Thursday 26th September. Special thanks again to Tim Reddish CBE! Take a look here: Official Opening of Bowman Academy – YouTube
Former Paralympic swimmer Tim Reddish CBE, who was also Chairman of the British Paralympic Association during the 2012 London Paralympics, unveiled a plaque and cut a ribbon to open Bowman Academy officially today in front of pupils, and school and Trust staff and other special guests, “It’s a privilege and honour to be part of…
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Bowman Academy pupils had a visit from Bowmer + Kirkland today, the contractors who built the school! Thank you to Helen for coming in to spend time with the children to talk them through the school build. The pupils were really surprised to find out that B&K built Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour too!…
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We have some new images of the building thanks to Bowmer + Kirkland. A promo video showing all around the school is coming soon…
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The Proposal The need for a new school for children with special educational needs (SEND) within Leicestershire was identified by The Department for Education and Leicester County Council back in July 2020. The Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) were approved as sponsor by the Secretary of State for Education and are proposing to open Bowman Academy…
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Huge progress has been made on the building of Bowman Academy. We were able to visit the site last week and have a look around the sustainably built school which is being constructed by contractors Bowmer + Kirkland. A traditional “signing of the boards” took place with members of CIT, the LA, and B&K all…
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This consultation began on Thursday 14th December 2023 and will close on Thursday 25th January 2024. The need for a new school for children with special educational needs (SEND) within Leicestershire was identified by The Department for Education and Leicestershire County Council back in July 2020. The Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) were approved as sponsor by…
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Work has begun on building a new special school in Leicestershire. Bowman Academy will provide support for up to 65 pupils aged five to 16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Based at the former site of St Botolph’s Primary School in Shepshed, facilities will include a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and a…
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