Welcome to
Evolve Academy
On behalf of our staff and pupils, I would like to warmly welcome you to Evolve Academyβs website. Evolve Academy is a well-established alternative provision in Wakefield, specialising in supporting KS2 and 3 pupils with SEMH needs.
At Evolve Academy, we believe that all pupils deserve the opportunity to be supported in their re-engagement with learning and school life through a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment where the curriculum is personalised to meet the differing needs and interests of all our pupils. Our staff pride themselves on offering a nurture-based approach and educational offer that supports pupils and their families to ensure they achieve positive outcomes and are ready to move on to further success in their next educational setting.
Our website offers key information about our policies and practice to all stakeholders and provides the opportunity to keep everyone informed of our latest news, events and successes.
Evolve Academy is part of Ethos Academy Trust. Lloyd Nolan is our Trust Board Chair. For more information about the Trust, including details of governance arrangements, please click on the Governance link below. (Trust contact number 01924-478482).
We look forward to hearing from you.
Matthew Long
Headteacher
Academy Information
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Latest News
Lego Therapy provides purposeful opportunities for students to develop communication, collaboration, turn-taking and problem-solving skills.
Interventions matter. When we understand the barrier, we can provide the right support to help every learner thrive.
In science this week we have been using microscopes to examine different slides up close.
It was a great opportunity for students to put their learning into practice, make observations and explore the fascinating world of cells!
Through Votes for Schools, our students explored wildfires around the world, discussing their impact and how to respond safely.
#VotesForSchools #BritishValues
π Attendance Celebration! π
Last week, we celebrated 18 students who have maintained full-time attendance since returning from the holidays! π
A fantastic achievement and a great start to the new term. Letβs keep it up, stay focused and continue to thrive!
All the sunshine for the last few weeks has really helped our nature garden to bloom.
Look at how quickly our vegetables have grown!
We now have spring onions and green beans joining our courgettes, cucumbers and pumpkins.
#outdoors #wellbeing #semh #naturegarden
This week, one of our students joined in a game of pool, developing communication, turn-taking and positive relationships while supporting their SEMH needs and engagement with learning. π±β¨
#SEMH #InclusiveEducation #Outreach #PositiveOutcomes
Our students showed off their creativity in Miss Johnson's World Cup-themed colouring competition! πβ½
A huge congratulations to our winners, who each received their very own football to practise their skills. Well done to everyone who took partπβ½
#WorldCup #SchoolCommunity
Our students and staff have been transforming our nature garden into a bright and welcoming outdoor space! π»π¨
We're also celebrating a new addition to our garden as our green beans have started to sprout!
We can't wait to watch our garden continue to grow and flourish! πΏπ
















