Welcome to
Lees Brook Academy

Lees Brook Academy

11 hours ago

🥐 Birds Bakery Masterclass! 🥐
Our Year 10 Food & Cookery students enjoyed an incredible experience this week thanks to the fantastic team at Birds Bakery @BirdsBakery.
We are extremely grateful for their generosity in coming into school to deliver a bakery masterclass that truly brought our curriculum to life. Students learned about the history of Birds Bakery, its place within our local heritage, and the realities of working in commercial catering, including food hygiene, professional standards, and career opportunities within the industry.
The highlight of the day was getting hands-on with expert guidance to create some of Birds Bakery’s most popular products, including sausage rolls, pain au chocolat, and croissants.
The session was engaging, energetic, and inspiring. Our students left with new skills, greater confidence, and a deeper understanding of the exciting opportunities available in bakery and food production. Experiences like these have a lasting impact, and we cannot thank the Birds Bakery team enough for providing such a valuable opportunity.
We look forward to welcoming them back in the future. A truly brilliant day that our students will remember for years to come!
#BirdsBakery #FoodAndCookery #CareersEducation #HandsOnLearning #Year10 #BakingSkills #FoodEducation #InspiringFutures #ProudSchool #EmployerEngagement 🥐👩‍🍳👨‍🍳✨ ... See MoreSee Less

Lees Brook Academy

2 days ago

🌟 Learn to Work Workshop – Year 10 🌟
Our Year 10 students who are interested in pursuing apprenticeships in the future recently took part in an inspiring ‘Learn to Work’ workshop.
A huge thank you to Matt O’Dare from DANCOP, who delivered this engaging full-day programme. Students gained valuable insights into:
✅ What apprenticeships are and the opportunities available
✅ What employers look for in candidates, including key employability skills
✅ How to successfully apply for apprenticeship opportunities in the future
It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to build confidence, develop essential skills, and start planning their next steps beyond school. 👏
#CareersEducation #Apprenticeships #SkillsForLife #Year10 #FutureReady ... See MoreSee Less

Lees Brook Academy

3 days ago

📍 Science & Eco Club Trip – Calke Abbey 🌿🔬
Last week, our Science and Eco Club students enjoyed an inspiring visit to Calke Abbey! 🌳
They explored the beautiful grounds, discovering local wildlife, habitats, and the importance of conservation. From investigating ecosystems to learning about sustainable practices, it was a fantastic opportunity to bring science to life outside the classroom.
The students showed great curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the day a wonderful example of learning in action! 👏
A big thank you to everyone who made this trip possible. 🌱 ... See MoreSee Less