THE DOVER FEDERATION FOR THE ARTS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
"We provide as wide a framework in the sky as possible so that students and staff can fly.
This produces exciting, creative and innovative work from The Federation Family".
The Dover Federation for the Arts Multi Academy Trust provides as wide a framework in the sky so that students and staff can fly. This produces an exciting, creative and innovative environment for TheFederation Family which comprises of Astor College, White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School,Barton Junior School and KETV Studios.
All four school sites are run on a day to day basis by theirPrincipalswho are part of the Federation Leadership Team alongside the Chief ExecutiveOfficer of The Dover Federation for the Arts. There is one Board of Trustees for The DFAMAT.
Although The Federation is extensive, the staff are extremely friendly, talented, committed and supportive with the ethos of a large family. It is extremely important that new staff should be able to share this style and philosophy of education.
The Federation promotes smoke free sites and is committed to "safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". Staff are subject to List 99 and CRB checks.
Astor Collegeis an Academy specialising in the Arts and the Military. The Arts are very strong especially in the Visual Expressive and Performing sides. The College has approximately 1100students aged 11 to 18 including a Sixth Form with a full programme of Advanced Courses. Astor has an excellent record in public examinations which we are eager to maintain and enhance. Many students leave for University, Colleges of Art, Architecture and Education. The corporate life of the College is also very important, as is the relationship between staff and students. There is a full programme of sporting activities and fixtures. International links are wide and varied with in-depth work taking place in France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Croatia, USA, Bulgaria, Turkey, Sierra Leone and Russia. The Ofsted grade is 'good with many outstanding features'.
Barton Junior Schoolis a Junior Academy with approximately 170 students aged 7to11. We have a creative curriculum which will remain focussed on the core subject areas of English and Maths but adds excitement and enjoyment to children's learning. We use the Federation to access specialist teaching and facilities. These provide our children and staff with exceptional opportunities to develop all areas of the curriculum and provide the perfect preparation for the often difficult Primary to Secondary transition. There is a full and varied programme of extra curricular activities on offer including breakfast club, various sports clubs, Artclubs and homework clubs. The Ofsted grade is 'good in every category'.
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is an InfantSchool and Nursery Academy, with approximately 210 children on roll. Children can begin in the Nursery when they are 3, move into school at age 4 and remain until they are 7 when they transfer to junior school. The Early Years provision at Shatterlocks is highly regarded across the county with children enjoying a wealth of learning experiences and opportunities, ensuring a sound basis upon which future learning can be based. Children enjoy and achieve through a lively, inclusive curriculum, which is constantly evolving to develop a lifelong love of learning. At Shatterlocks the relationship between children, staff, school and home is seen as vital to enabling all children to achieve their full potential. Ofsted graded the school as 'outstanding'.
White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts is a Primary Academy with approximately 185 students aged 4 to 11. Arts status is shared with Astor Collegewhich means that the Visual Arts are embedded within ourcreative curriculum. Outstanding provision for care, guidance and support for students, parents, staff and Governors (Directors) permeates the ethos of the College. The e-café is open to parents during and after College hours and provides courses, advice and a relaxed environment to 'chill out'with a coffee. Many of the children attend our wide range of clubs and extra curricular activities range from the breakfast club to a variety of sports club, film club and choir. The active College Council represent the views of the students and has implemented many improvements such as the refurbishment of the dining halland outdoor play. Ofsted graded the school 'outstanding'.
Pebbles Nursery forms part of White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts. It is a PVI and offers 21 places to 2, 3 and 4 year olds. The setting is directed by a qualified and experienced Early Years teacher with highly qualified and experienced practitioners. Pebbles offers full day care and flexible sessions. The newly refurbished suite and extensive outdoor learning space provides young children with an excellent start in life. Pebbles was graded outstanding by Ofsted in September 2013.
Kent Educational Television (KETV) is a film and sound production company based in Dover,known for the excellence of our in house film facilities and our educational programmes, including the award winning Pilote Language Resources. It was established in Dover in 1968 and was an early government experiment in the use of television in schools. Local schools were connected to the central studio by a landline and, in those pre-video days, programmes were sent down the line at specified times for the participating schools to watch. Since then KETV has developed into a multimedia organisation and has an impressive catalogue of documentaries, short films and educational films. KETV's recent productions include a collection of adverts, a compilation of music promos for a variety of recording artists (including Mark Eteson and Novotny) and the documentary film Behind The Dance Floor featuring Judge Jules. We now look forward to producing six short film adaptations of historical novels by Anne Perry.