We build learning experiences to re-engage young people in education and learning.

About Us

The Rushmere Academy is a unique partnership between Michelle Mackay and Gabrielle Barton, they both bring together their skills, knowledge and experience to create a special learning opportunity for young people, schools, businesses and individuals in Northamptonshire.

What do we do?

Create tailored learning programmes within an engaging environment to meet the individual needs of each young person attending our setting.
Use a holistic approach to nurture and develop the young person’s social and emotional needs.
Raise their confidence and self-esteem to empower them to make better decisions and realise their potential.

How we do this;

Work in partnership with the young person, their family and mainstream school/ Education Inclusion Partnership Team (EIPT).
Creating an ethos of mutual respect between young people and staff
Provide a safe and inclusive learning environment
Enable the young person to achieve at the appropriate level to their ability
Support the young person to develop emotionally and socially, building their self-esteem and confidence
Strategic approaches addressing the mental health needs of our young people
Encourage the young person to identify their own skills and qualities, enabling them to flourish
Allowing the young person opportunities for personal growth through accredited and non-accredited learning