Our Facilities

In December 2012 our new, state of the art, enterprise centre will throw open its doors.  The new building will physically stand-alone from the main academy building but will be linked through the curriculum, staffing and ethos.

There will be a funky, modern internet café in the enterprise centre which will serve drinks and light snacks throughout the day.  You will also be able to get a more substantial meal in the main academy restaurant at lunchtimes if required.

The new centre will provide you with superb ICT facilities including industry standard equipment to provide a realistic work environment as well as powerful workstations, and portable ICT devices such as iPads and Netbooks.

Facilities to support courses in Digital Engineering and Media will provide opportunities for you to develop skills, expertise and qualifications in the new and developing industries in the region as well as providing you with the opportunities to seek future employment nationally and globally.  The centre will also be equipped with industry standard recording facilities.

Incubation units within the centre will offer the space and facilities that students need to start their own business from the age of 16.  This will be matched by the provision of a wide range of expertise to mentor and coach young entrepreneurs in their first few crucial years in business.

The facilities and expertise of students will be used to work with our wider family of primary and secondary schools.   This means that you will have opportunities for real-life work experience that will look fantastic on university applications and your CV.

The centre will be fully accessible to those with disabilities.

Artist’s Impression of Our New Building