What is the Enrichment Programme? 

Starting in September 2026, our enrichment programme will offer students access to free activities across sports, arts, academic, leadership, and personal development sessions across three main pillars. Plus, there is an optional fourth pillar for chargeable on and off-site enrichment if students wish to take part in these activities.  

 

• Discover & Connect – Clubs and projects that encourage creativity, STEM, and collaboration.  

• Mind & Body – Activities focused on physical health, fitness, and mental wellbeing.  

• World & Culture – Opportunities to explore languages, global issues, and cultural experiences.  

• Outreach – Optional paid activities on and offsite   

 

Changes to the School Week – Starting September 2026 

As previously mentioned, there is a requirement for Stanground Academy to increase our school week by 25 minutes per week, every week. To deliver our vision, we are proposing the following changes: 

 

   

 

Curriculum and Enrichment Structure 

All year groups will continue to receive 25 one-hour lessons per week, plus the compulsory timetabled enrichment session, Thursdays 14:45 to 15:45, 

Years 7–10: Additional one-hour enrichment session. Activities will be free of charge and based within the academy, with a small number of optional fee-paying activities. 

Year 11: Dedicated intervention/revision strategies to support GCSE preparation and examinations. 

Post-16: A tailored programme including Post-18 preparation, careers guidance, and personal development opportunities, as well as dedicated intervention time to support A-Level (or equivalent) preparation and examinations. 

Further details on the enrichment programme will be shared in due course, including the choice of activities, booking procedures and interventions.