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Sustaining Success at The Link Academy

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:27 GMT

Year 11 learners at The Link Academy celebrated their results today (Thursday 21st August 2025)

Cultural Celebration - An Exciting Day of Diversity and Learning!

Fri, 4 Apr 2025 14:48:24 GMT

On Tuesday, 1st April 2025, The Link Academy burst into a vibrant celebration of cultures from around the world during its Cultural Celebration Day. The day was packed with activities that showcased the rich diversity of our school community and provided learners with an immersive experience into various cultural traditions.

Year 11 Easter Revision Sessions

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:05:42 GMT

During Easter we will be offering a number of revision sessions. Please see attached letter.

Phasing Out Single-Use Plastic Cups

Mon, 3 Mar 2025 15:42:18 GMT

Please see letter below:

Year 11 Half Term Revision Sessions

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:37:42 GMT

During half term we will be offering a number of targeted online revision sessions. Please see attached letter.

GCSE Triple Science – Upgrade Strategy

Mon, 3 Mar 2025 15:30:47 GMT

Please see attached letter below:

Year 11 Progress Evening - January 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:24:38 GMT

It is Year 11 progress evening on Thursday 23rd January from 5.00pm -7.30pm. This event will be face to face.

Important Notice: Changes to Car Park Access and Parking Guidelines

Tue, 7 Jan 2025 14:29:16 GMT

Dear parents/carers,

We are writing to remind you that the academy car park located on Hill Street is private property and is purely for the use of staff and visitors during the school day. Starting immediately, the car park will be closed to all vehicle access at 2:50pm every day until learners have vacated the site. This measure is being implemented to ensure the safety of our learners during pick-up times when larger groups of children walk through this area.

Additionally, we kindly remind all parents and carers not to park on the yellow 'Keep Clear' lines near to the premises. These areas must remain unobstructed to provide clear visibility for our learners when crossing roads.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for everyone.

Kind regards,

Mr S.Roe

Assistant Principal

Care Quality and Ofsted Local Area SEND Inspection - Online Survey

Tue, 7 Jan 2025 11:02:56 GMT

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted have announced today that they are conducting a local Area Special Educational Needs and or disabilities (SEND) inspection in Dudley.

Fieldwork will begin on 16 January 2025. Inspectors will commence onsite work from 20 January 2025 to 24 January 2025.

Year 11 Upgrade Sessions - January 2025

Tue, 7 Jan 2025 10:09:37 GMT

Please see the attachment below:

Christmas Panto Prizes

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:46:57 GMT

If your child attends EVERY day from Thursday 12^th - Thursday 19^th December they are in with a chance of winning a prize in our staff panto next Thursday!

End of Term Arrangements - December 2024

Mon, 9 Dec 2024 10:15:50 GMT

Dear Parent/Carer, please see the below link for the last day of term arrangements and return date for January 2025.

Year 7 Thomas Dudley Visit

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:24:15 GMT

To ensure that learners at The Link Academy are receiving high quality career experiences, we are delighted to inform you that your child has the opportunity to visit Thomas Dudley Ltd.

Later Start Time - 4 November 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:49:22 GMT

Dudley Academies Trust recently took the opportunity to review management information systems for all schools across the Trust and will be moving to a new system during the upcoming half term break.

Flu Vaccination

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:39:14 GMT

Flu Vaccination

Open Morning 2024

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:20:47 GMT

Eton College - Orwell Award

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:42:22 GMT

Sustaining Success at The Link Academy

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:35:31 GMT

Year 11 learners at The Link Academy celebrated their results today.

Uniform

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:44:22 GMT

Learners can wear their PE top for the rest of this week with no blazer.

Year 10 Pre Public Examinations - Summer 2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:47:23 GMT

Year 10 Pre Public Examinations - Summer 2024. Please see attached letter and timetable:

Professor Colin Diamond CBE visits The Link Academy

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:29:41 GMT

On Thursday 16th May, The Link Academy had the pleasure of hosting Professor Colin Diamond CBE, from The University of Birmingham.

Staff INSET Day - Friday 22 March 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:35:05 GMT

Staff INSET Day

Year 11 Pre Public Examinations - Spring 2024

Fri, 9 Feb 2024 13:02:40 GMT

Year 11 Pre Public Examinations - Spring 2024. Please see attached letter and timetable:

The Link Academy News - Christmas 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:25:32 GMT

Please click the link below to view our latest newsletter:

Autumn Term Newsletter 2023/24

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:54:07 GMT

The end of the Autumn Term and the prospect of the new year ahead means that this time
of the year is a natural time for reflection.

New windows – for a warmer and greener school

Wed, 8 Nov 2023 10:48:39 GMT

We are well into a £805,000 project for replacement of all the windows in the main block at The Link Academy.

Flu Vaccination

Wed, 8 Nov 2023 10:36:02 GMT

Flu immunisation for pupils in school years 7 - Year 11

TLA News - November 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:50:23 GMT

Please see below link to our latest November 2023 newsletter:

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Tue, 5 Sep 2023 08:53:56 GMT

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Strike Days July 2023

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:22:13 GMT

Re: Staff Strike Action – Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July 2023

Examinations: Summer 2023 contingency days

Wed, 10 May 2023 07:24:15 GMT

Ski Trip Success!

Wed, 3 May 2023 11:49:35 GMT

During the Easter break, 2023, learners from The Link Academy and Pegasus Academy were given the opportunity to take part in a Ski Trip to Austria. This was a fantastic trip for all those involved (learners and staff alike) and was one that was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who took part!

To give you a real flavour of what the trip was like, some of our learners have written quotes below for you to take a look at!

Upcoming Strike Days - UPDATED

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:50:13 GMT

You will be aware that the National Education Union (NEU), have declared strike action over several dates, the next two dates are Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May.

TLA News - Easter 2023

Tue, 4 Apr 2023 15:39:28 GMT

Please see below link to our latest Easter 2023 newsletter:

Year 11 Exam Information Evening

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:04:42 GMT

Recently our Year 11 pupils completed their second set of PPEs and we are really pleased with their continued effort and commitment to their studies. We are now approaching the final weeks before the formal GCSE examinations begin and we would like to invite you to our Year 11 Exam Information Evening.

Staff Strike Action - 15th and 16th March 2023

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:18:03 GMT

You will be aware that the National Education Union (NEU), have declared strike action over several dates, the next two dates are Wednesday 15^th and Thursday 16^th March. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over teachers’ pay and conditions, and not because of any issues at our academy. Other teaching unions have directed their members not to cover lessons of other teachers who are on strike.

Staff Strike Action - 1st March 2023

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:53:27 GMT

You will be aware from previous media coverage that the National Education Union (NEU), have declared strike action over several dates, the second of which will take place on Wednesday 1st March. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over teachers’ pay and conditions, and not because of any issues at our academy. Other teaching unions have directed their members not to cover lessons of other teachers who are on strike.

Year 11 Pre Public Examinations - March 2023

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:34:10 GMT

Staff Strike Action - 1st February 2023 (Update 3)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:16:56 GMT

You may be aware from media coverage that the National Education Union (NEU), have declared strike action over several upcoming dates, the first of which will take place on Wednesday 1st February. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over teachers’ pay and conditions, and not because of any issues at our academy. Other teaching unions have directed their members not to cover lessons of other teachers who are on strike.

Staff Strike Action - 1st February 2023 (Update 2)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:15:05 GMT

Please see below a letter from our Principal regarding the staff strike action next week.

Staff Strike Action - 1st February 2023 (Update 1)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:14:39 GMT

You may be aware from media coverage that teaching union have declared strike action, which will take place on 1st February. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over teachers’ pay, and not because of any issues at our academy.

Donation to Birmingham Children's Hospital, in memory of Ruby

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:42:23 GMT

As you will know, in November, one of our Year 11 learners, Ruby Davies, tragically died after a road traffic incident. Today would have been Ruby's 16th Birthday.

Year 11 Progress Evening

Thu, 5 Jan 2023 12:28:29 GMT

It is Year 11 Progress Evening on Thursday 19^th January 2023 from 5pm -7.30pm.

Vaccination UK - Flu Vaccine

Wed, 4 Jan 2023 09:15:52 GMT

Vaccination UK will soon be visiting school to offer the flu vaccine to all eligible children in year Reception to Year 9.

TLA Christmas Newsletter 2022

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:10:28 GMT

Please see below link to our latest Christmas 2022 newsletter:

Home Learning Update

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:05:53 GMT

We will continue to reward learners with merits for homework that has been completed to a good standard. The ‘sanctions’ for home learning will be changing after the Christmas break and will no longer just result in a line.

Instead, the following will occur:

Online Safety

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:48:10 GMT

Please see the link below for a quick guide for Parents and Carers on setting up new apps, games and software over the Christmas period.

Christmas Safety Guide

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:38:42 GMT

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas from West Midlands Police.

Christmas Fayre 2022

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:52:49 GMT

Thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Fayre on Saturday - it was a wonderful event and we hope you all enjoyed yourselves!

End of Term Arrangements - December 2022

Wed, 7 Dec 2022 15:00:33 GMT

Dear Parent/Carer, please see the below link for the last day of term arrangements and return date for January 2023.

The Link Academy News Feed - Latest News

Sustaining Success at The Link Academy

Cultural Celebration - An Exciting Day of Diversity and Learning!

Year 11 Easter Revision Sessions

Phasing Out Single-Use Plastic Cups

​​​​​​​Year 11 Half Term Revision Sessions

GCSE Triple Science – Upgrade Strategy

Year 11 Progress Evening - January 2025

Important Notice: Changes to Car Park Access and Parking Guidelines

Care Quality and Ofsted Local Area SEND Inspection - Online Survey

Year 11 Upgrade Sessions - January 2025

Christmas Panto Prizes

End of Term Arrangements - December 2024

Year 7 Thomas Dudley Visit

Later Start Time - 4 November 2024

Flu Vaccination

Open Morning 2024

Eton College - Orwell Award

Sustaining Success at The Link Academy

Uniform

Year 10 Pre Public Examinations - Summer 2024

Professor Colin Diamond CBE visits The Link Academy

Staff INSET Day - Friday 22 March 2024

Year 11 Pre Public Examinations - Spring 2024

The Link Academy News - Christmas 2023

Autumn Term Newsletter 2023/24

New windows – for a warmer and greener school

Flu Vaccination

TLA News - November 2023

Please see below link to our latest November 2023 newsletter:

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Strike Days July 2023

Examinations: Summer 2023 contingency days

Ski Trip Success!

Upcoming Strike Days - UPDATED

TLA News - Easter 2023

Year 11 Exam Information Evening

Staff Strike Action - 15th and 16th March 2023

Staff Strike Action - 1st March 2023

Year 11 Pre Public Examinations - March 2023

Staff Strike Action - 1st February 2023 (Update 3)

Staff Strike Action - 1st February 2023 (Update 2)

Staff Strike Action - 1st February 2023 (Update 1)

Donation to Birmingham Children's Hospital, in memory of Ruby

Year 11 Progress Evening

Vaccination UK - Flu Vaccine

TLA Christmas Newsletter 2022

Home Learning Update

Online Safety

Christmas Safety Guide

Christmas Fayre 2022

End of Term Arrangements - December 2022

Year 11 Half Term Revision Sessions