Bowman Academy is a specialist all-through school for pupils aged 5-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Admissions to the school is for pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) issued by the Local Authority.

Bowman Academy is located in the town of Shepshed, Leicestershire. The school officially opens in the autumn 2024 and is proudly part of the Community Inclusive Trust.

We provide a tailored curriculum designed to prepare pupils to be confident, successful and resilient individuals who make outstanding progress and are prepared for life after school. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of therapies and extra curricular activities to provide outstanding personal development opportunties and outcomes.

Our school values of Trust, Honesty, Respect and Fairness are at the heart of everything we do at Bowman Academy. Additionally, we promote the fundamental British Values of Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those with different Faiths and Beliefs.

Many thanks,

Ashley Caress

Executive Headteacher

Our Mission

Bowman Academy is a specialist all-through school for pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Admissions to the school is for pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) issued by the Local Authority.

Bowman Academy is located in the market town of Shepshed, Leicestershire. The school officially opens in August 2024 and will be part of the Community Inclusive Trust.

We provide a tailored curriculum designed to prepare pupils to be confident, successful and resilient individuals who make outstanding progress and are prepared for life after school. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of therapies and extra-curricular activities to provide outstanding personal development opportunities and outcomes.

Our school values of Trust, Honesty, Respect and Fairness are at the heart of everything we do at Bowman Academy. Additionally, we promote the fundamental British Values of Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those with different Faiths and Beliefs.

Our Vision

For pupils of all ages to thrive at Bowman Academy and be PREPARED for life after school:

Personalised Learning

Respect

Excellence

Personal Development

Aspiration

Resilience

Equal Opportunities

Diversity.

Our Values

As a CIT School we adopt and follow all the Trust Values of:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Aspiration
• Professionalism
• Inclusivity

Our school values are at the heart of everything we do at Bowman Academy:

• Trust
• Honesty
• Respect
• Fairness

The Community Inclusive Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust devoted to providing outstanding learning for all our pupils. This is a fantastic time to join us on our journey and we can offer our employees the following benefits and opportunities:

• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A Personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of an Academy and the wider local community
• An innovated, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme

CIT is passionate about supporting our employees on their individual career pathways and it is a great place to start your career as a teacher or in one of our support roles. We also have regular opportunities for apprenticeship roles within the Trust.