Eden Girls' Leadership Academy

Through our vision to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, we aim to offer our pupils a transformative educational experience which will prepare them for success personally, academically and socially. Using innovative teaching techniques supported by the best of modern technology, our pupils follow a curriculum that is designed to enthuse, enrich and engage them, exposing them to scholarly thinking from a young age and encouraging them to critically engage with subject content.

Our school’s leadership specialism, coupled with our commitment to educational excellence, character development and service to communities, creates an aspirational environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve the best possible outcomes. Through cultivating a culture that rewards excellence, values achievement, encourages creativity and inspires pupils to become a force for good in their local communities, our pupils will become productive and effective contributors to society and act as ambassadors for our STAR values of service, teamwork, ambition and respect.

All of our pupils are encouraged to explore their own unique talents and have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of enrichment activities. We have a programme of personalised intervention support to ensure all of our pupils are fulfilling their potential, and pupils are able to pursue the subjects they enjoy and excel at with a view to progressing to Russell Group Universities and the leading professions. We want our young women to believe that anything is possible and we are committed to equipping them with all of the skills they need to become the leaders of tomorrow.Our drive for excellence is underpinned by a robust pastoral care system designed to ensure that all of our pupils feel safe, happy and well at the academy.

The Academy is part of the Tauheedul Education Trust. As an 11-18 progressive and inclusive Muslim faith Academy, the Governing Body will consider all applications equally without reference to faith.

As part of our vision to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, we understand that character education is every bit as crucial to our pupils’ development as academic success. Our STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect are designed to actively promote and complement the five fundamental British values identified by the Department for Education.

We teach our pupils the importance of being kind, compassionate and respectful to everyone that they meet, irrespective of their faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class or any other perceived differences. Through our leadership specialism, community service projects, and interfaith alliances, our pupils meet inspirational people from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds, beliefs and cultures, and are encouraged to embrace all that life in modern Britain has to offer.

Our curriculum is designed to foster thought, curiosity and a desire for learning in all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds, strengths and needs. It should be a gateway to opportunity and to a fulfilling and prosperous life in modern Britain and beyond.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced, with an emphasis on academic success. We prioritise learning in Literacy, Numeracy, Languages, Humanities and Science. Our curriculum is both coherent and cumulative, with an emphasis on the critical importance of knowledge acquisition.

Every pupil is encouraged to set their sights high for their future, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. In order to help them prepare for college, university and the world of employment, we deliver careers guidance through a range of processes designed to develop high aspirations in pupils, encourage pupils to consider a broad and ambitious range of careers and enable individuals to make informed choices and transitions related to their personal, educational and careers development. We also draw on specialist support from local partner organisations.

Through our Leadership specialism and enrichment programme, we develop links with leading local employers in the professions, business, industry and the public, community and voluntary sectors. As well as addressing the pupils and answering their questions about what it’s like to work in their field, we look for exciting work experience and mentoring opportunities with them.

We also consider it essential for our staff to lead by example and exemplify and model British values. British values are therefore built into our staff induction processes and reiterated in all staff training exercises.

The TET Board of Members and Trustees oversees the whole organisation and is the legal Governing Body for all Tauheedul schools, but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the school Local Governing Body.We have a committed team of Governors who are actively involved in the life of the academy. They reflect the community we serve and include parent and staff representatives.

The Governors are passionate about the Academy and are here to make sure that every young person is given the best education, opportunities and experiences possible. Our Governors play an important role in overseeing the work of the Academy, acting as “critical friends” for the Senior Leadership Team and holding the Academy to account for performance and development.

eadership development, exam results and university preparation are at the heart of the sixth form experience in all Tauheedul schools.By combining a focus on high levels of academic achievement, with ethical, sustainable living, community service and charitable giving, Tauheedul schools ensure that all sixth form pupils leave with the best possible foundations for their future lives as high achieving, active citizens.