Our specialisms

Ark St Alban’s Academy our specialisms: mathematics and engineering

We have developed our engineering and mathematics specialism with the following objectives:

To raise standards of attainment across all areas
To contextualise, unify and lend coherence to the curriculum
To develop independent learners who understand the connections between disciplines
To support cross-curricular and project based learning
To use engineering processes as unifying elements, applying problem solving techniques and relating learning to real life contexts, across the curriculum
To explore engineering and mathematics as means of developing solutions for challenges in the world
To provide a pathway for our students to develop into economically productive citizens concerned for the moral and spiritual wellbeing of others
To explore ethical issues including respect for the natural environment and the creation and distribution of wealth
To provide high quality academic and vocational education by working with business partners including Aston University, Birmingham Metropolitan College, BMW Hams Hall and Cadbury
To enable students to learn about engineering and mathematics through practical links with local engineering and manufacturing companies, benefitting from the resources offered by the city
To work with industry and further and higher education to enhance our curriculum and prepare students for progression beyond 16
To enable students to understand the potential of engineering as a high status academic and practical discipline
To use engineering as a focus for learning and a way of thinking right across the curriculum and especially in mathematics, science and technology