Sixth Form Prospectus - September 2013 entry - Poynton High School

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WHY CHOOSE POYNTON HIGH SCHOOL SIXTH fOrM OUr VISION STATEMENT Our Sixth Form welcomes students who are committed to learning and achievement and who will make a positive contribution to the life of our school, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by an 11- 19 community and benefiting from these. We believe the Sixth Form experience should be enjoyable and stimulating, providing opportunities for students to gain the qualifications, skills and attitudes which will enable them to shape their futures positively and will equip them to be lifelong learners. We offer opportunities to gain qualifications and employment skills which are matched to the needs of individual students and which prepare them for their future lives. WHAT OfSTED SAY “Students’ achievement is outstanding, helped by the strength and impact of the high quality teaching and learning particularly in the specialist subjects. As a result of this, standards at the end of Year 13 are well above average and rising. Students’ personal development is particularly good, they are articulate young peo- peo- ple who are polite, confident and have high aspirations. The percentage of students who do not complete their studies is very low and practically everyone moves on to further education, training or employment. As in the main school, all other aspects, including leadership and management are outstanding because the school has developed a strong sense of shared purpose and responsibility for raising standards and improving the lives of all the students in its care.” Ofsted 2008 WE PrOVIDE: • High Quality Tuition. In 2012 our students achieved a 99.4% pass rate with 72.8% of papers awarded A*-C. Additionally, ten students were awarded three A*/A grades or more. These excellent re- sults enabled our students to move on to the university or career of their choice. These include a large number of students who gained places at the most prestigious Russell Group universities. • Extensive Curriculum Choice. We offer a wide range of AS and A2 courses including Applied A levels. We also offer BTEC in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) which is equivalent to two A Levels. Students are also given the opportunity to complete the Extended Project Qualification and to join the Career Academy scheme (see pages 35 and 19 for further information). • Careful Charting of Each Student’s Progress. Parents are sent assessment reports at regular intervals throughout both Year 12 and Year 13 and parents and students are invited to attend Consultation Evenings with subject tutors to discuss every individual student’s progress. Detailed reports are is- sued in the Spring for both Year 12 and 13 and additionally, during the Spring Term we have a Progress Review Day for our Year 12 students involving students, parents and Form Tutors. 2
• Advice, Guidance and Support. This begins with the transition from Year 11 to the Sixth Form and continues right through to the provision of care and support offered in Year 13 to ensure each of our students in Year 13 progresses to Higher Education or employment. Shortly after joining the Sixth Form, Year 12 students and their parents are invited to a Sixth Form Information Evening to ensure they have all the information they require for an effective transition into the Sixth Form and a clear overview of our expectations of students through Years 12 and 13. A student’s time in the Sixth Form will be vital to their future lives. They will not only be facing the challenge of passing their A Levels, but also making decisions about the future direction of their careers whilst facing many personal challenges as they move towards adulthood. As a result, we will ensure that they receive a great deal of guidance and support and will try to ensure their individual needs are met. Students will have a personal tutor who they will see every day. Their tutor will help them with matters such as adjustment to Sixth Form work, study habits, academic progress, welfare, career and higher education issues. In addition, the personal tutor will be asked to write any references that may be required. The Year Head and the Director of Sixth Form will advise students on any serious problems and will monitor their progress. Students are encouraged to talk to staff to ensure any difficulties are resolved early on. • Access to Careers and Higher Education Information. We aim to enable our students to make good choices. We do this by organising visits to Universities and to the Higher Education Fair. Students are given full support through the UCAS process with a dedicated planning day, and individual coun- selling by a member of the Sixth Form Team. Students seeking employment or apprenticeships are supported through the Employ Scheme delivered as part of the tutorial programme by Miss Webb, our Head of Careers. All students will take part in a dedicated tutorial session focusing on individual career research. They will be taught how to use ICT software and Internet search tools most efficiently to help plan their next steps. All students also have regular access to an on-site advisor from the Cheshire East Youth Support Ser- Ser- vice (formerly Connexions) and our Head of Careers, Miss Webb. During Apprenticeship Week we will be raising awareness of other opportunities students may wish to consider through assemblies, form time with their personal tutors and displays around the Sixth Form Centre. • Social and Cultural Activities. One of the strengths of the school is the opportunity it provides for our students to involve themselves in a wide range of School and House activities which broadens their education beyond A Level study. In addition to academic courses, we offer students an Enrichment Programme which provides support and guidance for each students’ future. There are opportunities for students to develop valuable personal and social skills and to work with others through extra-curricular activities and community service. 3
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