Ethos

We are ambitious, rich in aspirational values and totally inclusive. We want our students to aspire to fulfil skilled, technical and specialist careers where their knowledge and creativity is rewarded appropriately. The demands of the 21st century require our students to be alert to the emerging technologies and new possibilities that this will create, and to swiftly adapt to change. We will produce students who are self aware, independently minded and confident citizens of the future. Marine Academy Plymouth will improve education in northwest Plymouth and the City beyond. Personal investment in, and commitment to education will lift the aspirations and self-confidence of its entire community for generations to come.

Marine Academy Plymouth will raise educational achievement to the very highest levels, and is dedicated to creating a sustainable learning environment, full of opportunities for all. Specifically, it will increase the number of students leaving with five or more high grade GCSEs (including English and Maths) within three academic years, and it will offer opportunities for many groups in the community. By working together with local strategic partners, Marine Academy Plymouth has created a learning strategy that will halve the number of young people not in education employment or training (NEETs) by 2012.

The combined expertise of University, College and Local Authority will ensure a high level of student engagement, using both academic and vocational learning to take full advantage of each of the Sponsors’ strengths, their specialist lecturers and their extensive resources. In accordance with the shared ambition to create ‘a citywide campus’, all Sponsors will take a full and active role within the 14-19 partnership.

Marine Academy Plymouth is working with partners to position the Academy as a place of innovation and development, embracing sustainable achievement coupled with work placements, apprenticeships and higher education that will improve personal futures and Plymouth's prosperity.

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