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FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
e are proud to have developed numerous links with
schools and organisations in other countries –
Wexchanges and cultural visits to France, Germany,
Japan and Holland make an enormously positive contribution
to the experiences of our Post-16 students. Every November
six Year 12 students are chosen to represent School at the
‘Japan Super Science Fair’ held in Kyoto. This fair is an annual
event which involves 200 students from over 20 countries
worldwide.
Students also have the opportunity to work with Envision, an
organisation which helps young people get involved in
worthwhile local projects.
STUDENT WELFARE
ost-16 students benefit from a pastoral
system based on small mixed Year 12 and
PYear 13 tutor groups which focus on the
individual. Post-16 tutors support students by
ensuring the Standards for Learning system is
deployed. They are the first point of contact for
any student's concerns, and provide practical
guidance on how to balance commitment to
lessons, private study, enhancement activities
and relaxation. In addition a structured
Citizenship programme is followed.
“The Sixth Form
community is really
great, the common
room is a good
place to make
friends and get to
know everybody.”
MONITORING PROGRESS
n addition to the Standards for Learning system,
our Progress Review provides support by giving
Istudents subject-specific minimum target
grades based on their ability and prior
performance. Students are also graded on their
Attitude To Learning. This creates a dialogue
between students and subject teachers regarding
the subject-specific skills essential for success and
involves parents through reports and consultation.
Progress is reviewed every half term, and action
taken to plan for improvement when necessary.
POST-16 AND STUDENT COUNCILS
ost-16 students experience the responsibilities and opportunities associated with citizenship
through their involvement in the Council system. Students may act as a tutor group representative
Pon the Post-16 Council, or as a Post-16 representative on the Student Council. They become
involved in the decision-making processes in matters such as fundraising, the development of facilities
and the Post-16 curriculum itself.
All Year 12 and 13 students are ‘leaders’ at Horsforth School and are expected to act as role models for
other students.
POST-16 CAREERS GUIDANCE
ur strategic programme ensures that students make informed choices about their options after
completing their courses.
OIndividual guidance and action-planning are coupled with a Careers Base to fit students' needs.
Continuity and progression are very important and careful planning goes into the future of all Post-16
students. Psychometric testing matches students' interests and the subjects taken with employment and
Higher Education information. Visits are made to universities through Taster Days and Open Days and
students experience job-shadowing to get a taste of potential careers, as well as having access to Leeds
Career Guidance and in-School careers’ seminars. Parents have the opportunity to attend information
evenings and interviews, including a Higher Education Evening dealing with all aspects of applications,
including financial issues. All students are invited to attend the Higher Education Fair at Leeds
Metropolitan University in June of Year 12, which includes a range of seminars and lectures in addition to
the opportunity to speak with representatives from nearly all of the UK's Universities and Colleges of
Higher Education.
OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL
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