Welcome to The Rowans AP Academyl! Thank you for your interest in working for us. As part of The Howard Academy Trust, we are committed to a shared moral purpose; to make a positive difference to the lives of the young people in our community. 

I am proud and honoured to be the Principal of The Rowans, a provision where all stakeholders work effectively and enthusiastically together to ensure continuing success.

The Rowans AP Academy is a provision which enables young people to change the direction of their lives.

The Rowans AP Academy supports pupils who struggle with conventional education or due to particular changing and often traumatic events in their lives, need a period of time in an alternative provision. The length of stay at The Rowans for pupils is dependent upon their individual pathway.

Through a trauma informed approach, positive relationships and a strong focus on our core values of kindness, commitment and resilience, all pupils have the opportunity to re-engage with education, taking ownership of their lives and their choices.

The Rowans offer alternative provision with a firm focus on supporting, engaging and raising the aspirations of every pupil. All pupils work towards achieving meaningful qualifications that will lead to relevant next steps and post-16 pathway. It is important that all pupils understand the importance of making a positive contribution to their community.

We believe that all children have the potential to become successful adults. Strong and healthy relationships with the pupils and with each other mean that staff really know the pupils and their needs and can ensure success is achieved by providing exactly the right support. Learning has always been and continues to be placed at the heart of The Rowans and all that we do and is key to the success of all our pupils.

Mrs May
Principal