James Brindley Academy
We work across 10 sites: Dovedale, Northfield and Parkway Teaching Centres and Hospitals Centres, including home teaching. This section provides an overview of leadership - for centre specific details, please visit the relevant sector pages. Governance information can be found in the "About Us" section.
Find out MoreDovedale Centre
Dovedale is a 81 placement provision for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) from upper KS2 (years 5 & 6), KS3 and KS4.
Find out MoreHospitals
At James Brindley Hospital Sector, we provide access to education for children and young people, aged 2-19, in general and mental health hospitals across Birmingham.
Find out MoreNorthfield and Parkway
Welcome to Northfield (KS3) and Parkway (KS4).
Find out MoreAbout James Brindley
James Brindley School is a specialist academy which aims to provide a high quality education in a safe, supportive and aspirational environment for all children and young people unable to attend mainstream school because of health related or special educational needs.
We provide education for children and young people aged 2 – 19 who are in hospital or unable to attend mainstream school due to their medical conditions or special educational needs.
James Brindley School delivers education across 10 sites including teaching centres and hospitals throughout Birmingham.
IMPORTANT NOTICE James Brindley Academy, Dovedale Centre, Perry Common Road, Birmingham B23 7AT will be closed to all pupils and staff tomorrow (Thursday, 19th September 2019) due to a burst water pipe. The Centre will reopen as usual on Friday 20th September 2019.
3:04 PM - 18 Sep 2019Word of the week at JBA. #jba #jamesbrindley #wordoftheweek #language #useit https://t.co/jctcOtJmZA
7:53 AM - 17 Sep 2019Here is the superb #JoannaLumley talking about the wonderful joint project involving, #FelicityDahl, #QuentinBlake, #BCH & #JBA's very own Tracey Deathridge and Sarah Slater! Well Done Tracey and Sarah, representing James Brindley! https://t.co/diUg0QB7M8 Watch. Like. Share.
7:35 AM - 17 Sep 2019Birmingham Children's Hospital – Roald Dahl windows See the full article here: https://t.co/5l1zdFrSeN https://t.co/eG9GrQQvga
11:20 AM - 16 Sep 2019We are hiring a... Sector Administrator Click the link to see the full details https://t.co/MNwIHQFDQ1 #JBA #jamesbrindley #wearehiring #jobsearch #workingforus https://t.co/a7QdgLGRvm
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10:37 AM - 11 Sep 2019RT @LoudmouthUK: Josie and Alec are @JBA_Live in #Birmingham this afternoon delivering a session of #TrustMe on #sexualhealth #TIE #PSHE M...
11:58 AM - 21 Jun 2019Latest News
18 Sep 2019IMPORTANT NOTICE
Dovedale Centre will be closed to all pupils and staff tomorrow (Thursday, 19th September 2019) due to a burst water pipe.
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16 Sep 2019Birmingham Children’s Hospital – Roald Dahl windows
Mrs Felicity Dahl and Sir Quentin Blake are working on a project in conjunction with Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
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13 May 2019Poetry Anthology by the Young Writers Company!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 12 James Brindley pupils selected for their work to be published in a Poetry Anthology by the Young Writers Company! Over 8000 entries were made nationally and 12 James Brindley pupils have been selected as stand out pieces of work from that pool of competition entries! You...
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Trauma-informed Transitions (Beacon House)
Vulnerable children will start to become more anxious and even frightened about the end of term, especially if they are moving onto another school or other placement. It can be a challenging time for the young person as well as the adults around them. Some children may even end up sabotaging their e...
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13 May 2019Birmingham Pride 2019!
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Birmingham’s Parent Carer Forum
Birmingham’s Parent Carer Forum is now up and operating – the website can be found at https://www.birminghampcf.org/
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