Ofsted Report

We were inspected by Ofsted from 26th to 28th November 2024 and achieved ‘Good’ across all areas.

You can download a copy of the full report here:

MVLA Ofsted Report 26th – 28th November 2024

Note to Partner Agencies

On a daily basis we have partner agencies contacting us to arrange one to one meetings with students that have been referred to them. We really appreciate the help and support for our students.

Although we always do our best to facilitate these meetings, please note that we have a limit on the rooms available. Therefore we request that you contact us in advance to ensure that an appropriate room to use. In addition, we ask that, where possible, these meetings take place between 1.30pm and 2.30pm when core lessons are over. Some students are working with multiple agencies and we need to minimise the impact on their learning time and academic progress where possible.

Attendance

It is the time of year when many students are coming down with minor seasonal illnesses. With a few exceptions, if your child is well enough to attend, it is expected that that will attend school. Please click on the link below to find out more about the reasons that attendance is important and the systems in place at our school.

MVLA Attendance

If you are unsure whether your child should attend, please phone us on 0161 2250567 and we can discuss this with you.

Information for Parents/Carers about Reading

We are able to provide support for parents/carers with helping their child to read and to develop a love of reading. If your child attends MVLA and you would like advice or guidance about how to support your child, please get in touch with school and we will do all we can to help.

Please click here to download a leaflet about how to help your child with reading. If you would prefer a hard copy, please let us know and we will provide this.

At Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy, we are committed to transforming the lives of pupils who have struggled in mainstream education. Through our personalised approach and unwavering support, we empower each student to overcome their challenges, develop essential life skills, and unlock their true potential. Our school aspires to be a beacon of hope, guiding our pupils back to academic success and equipping them with the tools to thrive in their communities and beyond.

Our teachers are experienced in dealing with students who struggle to manage their behaviour. We offer specialised support for students with special educational needs or who speak English as an additional language. All staff possesses an enhanced DBS disclosure and the qualifications and experience required to fulfil their role.

CREATE

We will create and provide various opportunities for pupils to achieve their goals.

DEVELOP

At MVLA our students will learn to develop their self esteem and become confident individuals.

PARTNERSHIPS

We aim to work in partnership with schools, parents/carers and other professionals.

Our Mission Statement

MVLA recognises that each student is an individual. We provide a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment for our learners to achieve their full potential – educationally, socially and emotionally.