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Prospectus 2015/2016We are sponsored by

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Thank you for showing an interest in joining Haywood Sixth Form Academy. I hope that you will find this prospectus both useful and encouraging. We are a new type of sixth form aimed at preparing students for the modern world – from our special partnership with some of the top universities in England and across the world, to the hundreds of businesses that offer work placement opportunities or apprenticeships to our students, we have a special experience on offer for you.

We value your aspirations for the future and are fully committed to supporting you in your university or careers based journey. One of our great strengths is that we offer a continuity of experience and that we are small enough to care for every student on a personal level. Many of our sixth form students will choose to stay with us at the end of their year 11 studies in an environment where they are known and which encourages the highest standards.

If you are new to Haywood, you will soon find that you become known to staff and peers and are part of a supportive, welcoming community that aims to provide a personalised sixth form experience to maximise your full potential. Personal mentors support students on a one to one basis and monitor their progress and attainment so that they feel supported and encouraged during their transition to the adult world.

Making decisions about the next stage of your education is both exciting and challenging. Exciting in the sense that you can now choose to focus on the experience that will lead you to success and enjoyment. Challenging, because you need to make informed decisions, which will open career options for your future. At Haywood Sixth Form Academy you can trust us to help you make the right decisions.

We offer the best academic and work based learning in the country for our sixth form students because we believe they deserve the best.

I look forward to welcoming you on the next, most important step in your life.

Carl Ward

Executive Headteacher

Welcome

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Welcome from Executive Headteacher Carl Ward

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Having previously worked as a recruitment professional for the Department of Work and Pensions, I have experience of working in both education and industry.

Some students learn more from practical work based experience and I believe quality work experience is a good foundation for students and an excellent springboard into a career.

At Haywood Sixth Form Academy we are passionate about helping you fulfil your potential and have employability skills at the core of everything we do.

I will lead a team of Work Based Assessors for our ground breaking new Work Based Learning scheme, offering first

class support to make sure you succeed in studies and are prepared for life after college.

Our university, employer and partner links ensure that you can make a smooth transition into either an apprenticeship, job or university.

Welcome from Head of Sixth Form Laura Billington

Laura Billington

Head of Sixth Form

Stephen Hargreaves

Academy Careers Development Advisor

Welcome from Stephen Hargreaves, Academy Careers Development Advisor

Teachers should bring out the best in students and I believe that the very best teachers can awaken a real joy in creative expression and a thirst for knowledge that can last a lifetime. I remember the teachers that taught me, and the opportunities I had and I look to create those now for our students.

My Haywood experience started in 2007 as a Business and Information Communication Technology teacher. I have always been heavily involved with pastoral care and took on the role of Year 11 Performance Leader for the 2013/14 school year. Haywood is a wonderful place to work and I feel a great sense of pride in supporting our students through their journey.

This journey is soon to be extended as we open our new sixth form in September 2015 to Year 12 students. Our aim is to open a sixth form that offers you a rewarding experience, where students achieve academically, learn

life skills and make the transition to become young adults.

I am excited to be a part of this venture and look forward to working with new and existing students.


We have a long association with Haywood Academy and we are absolutely delighted to be a part of the Academy’s future by sponsoring this project. From a company and industry perspective, as a world leader, we need young people coming into the organisation with the right skills, knowledge and the right aptitude.

Anything we can do to support local education and to foster good relationships between education and industry is vitally important.

Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics industry is undergoing a renaissance and we must build for the future.

A thriving Burslem town centre is vitally important to Steelite International – we’re fiercely proud of the town’s famous heritage.

By locating the Haywood Sixth Form Academy in the old town hall we will help increase footfall in the town and, I am certain, boost its economy.Kevin Oakes, Chief Executive of Academy Sponsor Steelite International

Messages of support

To lead the development of Haywood Sixth Form Academy has been an honour. My educational philosophy is based around the belief that schools should be a true community, where everyone works for the common benefit. I believe that the richest learning experiences come through a mixture of challenge and cooperation. Students are at the heart of everything we do and sixth form should be an experience that is rewarding and full of exciting learning experiences.

I will continue to develop the Academy’s sixth form to provide opportunities so that any student can attend one of the top universities in the country or begin their chosen career as a confident, well-prepared, young adult.

Welcome from Mike WhittinghamSenior Assistant Head

Mike Whittingham, Senior Assistant Head, leading sixth form development

Application form 43-46

Apprenticeships & Beyond 40

Art & Design 16

Biology 17

Business 18

Chemistry 19

Choose your path 12

Computer Science 20

Dress code 9

Engineering 34

English (Language & Literature) 21

Enrichment curriculum 40

Entry requirements 13

Facilities 7

Financial support 8

French 22

Functional Skills 39

GCSEs 38

Geography 23

Health & Social Care 35

History 24

How to apply 43

How to find us 47

ICT 39

Incentives 8

Information for Parents & Guardians 42

Mathematics 25

Partners (Universities & Businesses) 10,11

Pastoral Care 9

P.E. 26

Performing Arts (Acting) 36

Photography 27

Physics 28

3D Product Design 29

Psychology 30

R.E. 31

RSA touch typing 39

Sociology 32

Sport 37

Textiles 33

Why enrol at Haywood Sixth Form Academy 6

Work Based Learning 14,15

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Welcome from Mike WhittinghamSenior Assistant Head

Over my many years in Parliament I have worked with successive head teachers at Haywood to encourage its pupils to aim high.

The establishment of the Academy’s very own sixth form in the centre of Burslem will boost educational achievement, encourage a sense of belonging to our

local community here and give students the very best start for their lifetime career and lifelong learning.

I am very proud that Haywood Sixth Form Academy will be open for business in September 2015 and shall be giving it my full support.Joan Walley, Stoke-on-Trent North MP

Messages of support

Dave Johnson, Chair of Governors

The opening of Haywood Sixth Form Academy has been eagerly anticipated by students. It gives them the opportunity to have Haywood Academy as part of their education, development and progress from primary age to sixth form and extends the community focus of the school as it is now.

The new sixth form will also play an important role in the regeneration of Burslem and provide great opportunities for students to move on to university or enter the world of work successfully.


Haywood Academy has already created a successful school community built on co-operation and learning. We’re one of the best performing non-selective schools in the region and OFSTED rated us “Good with Exemplary Features”. We are very conscious that at 16 our students’ journey is not finished.

For students already studying at Haywood Academy, staying with your school sixth form provides continuity in your learning and an environment where you are known and which encourages the highest standards.

For students moving to Haywood from another school, Haywood Sixth Form Academy offers you a stress-free transition. We will make sure that you have chosen the right course and are making excellent progress right from day one. Your personal tutor will care about your progress and wellbeing. Groups will be small so you will be given the time you need to share thoughts, ideas or concerns to make sure the outcomes are great for you.

We are offering a wide curriculum choice based on what you need to access the best universities – some of them in other countries – or to access those hard to find jobs or apprenticeships. The curriculum has been tailored to suit each and every one of you whatever your interests and long-term plans.

Haywood Sixth Form Academy is here for you.

Why enrol at Haywood Sixth Form Academy?

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of our biology students went on to an biology related university course.

Haywood Sixth Form Academy will breathe new life into Burslem’s historic town hall.

We’re delighted to have an opportunity to make a difference and we’re delighted with the response we’ve received from local businesses and the community.

Through an exciting partnership with leading tableware manufacturer Steelite International, the support of Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Princes Trust, the new sixth form will be housed in a £2.1m development.

The investment will see 400 students move into the beautiful old town hall – famous for the golden angel which stands on top of its clock tower - whilst the single storey Ceramica extension outside the old building will be demolished and a two-storey classroom and office block will be built on the site to accommodate more students.

Learning will be accommodated across the whole town hall building, with classrooms and workspaces on all floors. There will be an IT-based learning support centre, a library and break out zones for informal study.

Sciences will be taught in existing laboratories at the school’s High Lane campus – five minutes away from the town centre. The school campus will also house workshops and studios with CAD/CAM facilities such as 3D printers, laser cutters, Dye Sublimation Printers and CAD/CAM machine embroidery.

Facilities

Did you know?Haywood Sixth Form Academy is on your doorstep. Save time and money.


Incentives and Financial SupportThere will be a range of incentives to support students.

If you’re an A-Level or BTEC student, you will receive an iPad or tablet PC to allow you to do research and work in the sixth form and at home.

A Work Based Learning programme will support students in getting to the world of work. We will pay you up to £250 per term (criteria apply).

You will have transport options to travel to some of the businesses in the Work Based Learning programme. These are mostly for transport to business partners that have offered multiple places e.g. NHS in Newcastle training hospital.

You may be able to receive £1,200 per year via a means tested bursary. Sixth form staff will help with applications in this process.

For further information, please contact Mike Whittingham.

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Pastoral Care

Dress Code

Our academy motto is ‘inspiring excellence and achievement’. We aim to raise aspirations, expectations and achievement for all our students in a happy, caring and successful learning environment.

Our mission is to develop highly qualified and skilled young adults who achieve to the best of their ability, who are active citizens and who are fully committed to supporting both their local and the global community.If you’re transferring into the sixth form from Year 11 at Haywood, there is the advantage that you will already be well known and your strengths, and weaknesses already identified. So we can offer guidance and support from the beginning of your sixth form life and you can focus on your work and other activities in a secure and well-understood environment.

If you’re joining the sixth form from another school or college, the induction process and pastoral system is designed to ease your ‘settling in’ period and support is available from the sixth form team throughout the transfer process and on into the academic year.

The personal tutor is a central figure for students at Haywood Sixth Form Academy. Tutors have pastoral oversight of all of our young people and will meet regularly with you either individually or in groups. It is the tutor’s role to be the first point of contact between you, your parents, and the sixth form.

Supporting the personal tutor is Laura Billington (Head of Sixth Form) who takes an active role in the lives of students and will personally monitor your academic progress as you progress through the sixth form. She will liaise closely with other agencies and provide extra professional support and guidance if you need it.

There is also a dedicated careers team, working together for you to move you through the UCAS application process or support you in gaining employment.

In line with other post 16 providers in the area, casual dress is acceptable as long as it is respectable and sensible. If you are undertaking a work based learning programme, you should adhere to the standard of dress at your placement.


At Haywood Academy, we encourage you to continue on to university and we have strong links with some of the best universities in the country.

We already strive to inspire our best students to aim for Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group institutions. The Russell Group is a collection of the twenty-four highest ranking universities in the UK, and we feel that such places should always be within your reach, whatever your background. We currently operate visits to some of these to give you a feel of what it would be like to study at these world-class universities, and receive speakers into Haywood to bring the opportunities to your doorstep.

At Haywood Academy, we encourage you to continue on to university and we have strong links with some of the best universities in the country. With the opening of Haywood Sixth Form Academy, we will further these connections and are pleased to announce that we are now also linked with a number of Ivy League universities in the United States, including Yale and Harvard. This means that for Year 12 students, there will be the chance to fly to the US and visit some of these world-famous universities and see that these institutions are as much an option to you as anywhere closer to home.

In this way, we don’t want you to set a limit on your aspirations, and aim to open your eyes to the world around you and the opportunities that it has to offer. We want you to continually strive for excellence and to get the best out of your education and we will inspire and help you in joining some of the world’s best students and the world’s best scholars. Let Haywood Sixth Form Academy be a springboard to the sky, where anything is possible.

Russell Group and Ivy League University Links

Did you know?The Russell Group is sometimes referred to as the British equivalent of the US Ivy league. It is made up of 24 UK universities.

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To support your development into the world of business and to ensure that you are job ready, Haywood Sixth Form Academy has partnered with the following businesses to develop the Work Based Learning program:

• SteeliteInternational

• Dudson

• Michelin

• Autonet

• MidlandHeart

• BusinessforBreakfast

• MyersandCoSolicitors

Alongside Laura Billington, our Head of Sixth Form, the companies have been instrumental in developing the curriculum to be delivered in the first seven weeks of the program.

This will involve business leaders running workshops for students on a range of skills to ensure you are supported in the transition from education to the work place.

The curriculum will include workshops on social media, presentation skills, interviews, eye contact and personal behaviour for work, interpersonal skills and communication skills including telephone and email.

Business Partners

Steelite International is the main sponsor of the new sixth form, championing good relations between education and industry.


The new sixth form will offer an extensive range of academic subjects at A Level. In addition to Maths, English, French, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, we will be introducing new A Level subjects including Psychology, Sociology, PE, RE and Art & Design. These new subjects will broaden your achievement and open up new opportunities in Higher Education.

There will also be appropriate vocational elements to learning, closely linked to progress routes and exciting futures, including A Level Engineering, Business Studies, Computer Science, Textiles, Photography and 3D Product Design, all of which are looked upon favourably as a fourth A Level by the most rigorous universities, and BTEC Health Social Care, Sport and Performing Arts (Acting).

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A Level courses require five GCSE grades A*- C including Maths and English. Some subjects have specific criteria (see the subject that you are interested in).

BTEC courses require three GCSE grades A*- C including Maths and English. Some subjects have specific criteria (see the subject that you are interested in).

GCSE courses are available if you need to gain more GCSEs to move on to the A Level/BTEC course of your choice. These will be discussed on an individual basis during your application process.

Entry to the Work Based Learning programme depends on appropriate work placements being available in your area of interest. Functional Maths, English and ICT are mandatory parts of this course along with employability skills and work experience placements.

Entry Requirements


The Academy is looking to support your life opportunities whether that is university or entering the world of work.

The new sixth form will offer you a number of learning pathways and will support your varying ambitions to study vocationally-related courses, in partnership with successful, highly regarded companies.

The innovative Work Based Learning approach will involve two distinct elements:

• Two days per week at Haywood Sixth Form Academy studying employability skills, Personal Development and Life Skills as well as Maths, English and ICT

• Three days per week developing vocational skills working with one of our partner businesses

The Work Based Learning option is a ‘pre-traineeship’. This is an education and training programme that is combined with real, beneficial, work experience and is focused on giving you the skills and experience that employers are looking for.

From September 2015, new Government rules require all young people to remain in education until their 18th birthday. Businesses cannot employ you during term-time, but do have the option of employing you during the summer, or for part-time weekend work.

These rules will make taking part in our Work Based Learning programme even more attractive for businesses looking to recruit young people into their ranks.

Work Based Learning Did you know?From September 2015, new Government rules require all young people to remain in education until their 18th birthday.

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• By choosing the Work Based Learning programme, you will benefit from the support provided to enable you to achieve/exceed your academic potential, as well as developing your capacity to be a sought-after member of any employment team.

• Three days at work, gaining valuable experience in the first year possibly rising to four days in the second year before you embark on an apprenticeship. Dealing with real life customers and situations, and learning new skills and competencies as part of your role.

• Two days at Haywood Sixth Form Academy following a curriculum that includes Functional Skills, English, Maths and ICT to level 2 minimum.

• A seven week lead-up programme to prepare you for the world of work.

• A pre-traineeship that far better equips you to compete for an apprenticeship or a job.

• Building a CV with examples of work-based competency skills with practical experience.

• Improving English, Maths and ICT skills, which will boost your chance of getting a job, as well as improving your long-term prospects and future earning potential.

Benefits to You

The Academy is entering into partnerships with organisations that are able to provide you with a structured role, through which you will access new experiences, develop work-related competencies, grow in confidence, flourish as an individual and become ready for the world of work.

The biggest obstacle you’ll face when applying for jobs is your lack of experience.

The businesses we work with will give you a real taste of working life and an introduction to the skills you need to secure a future job and succeed in employment.

Our business partners will also commit to:

• Interviewing you for any appropriate jobs or apprenticeships that become available in their company from January 2017 onwards.

• Carrying out an exit interview upon completion of the programme.

• Providing you with an employer’s reference.

Business Partnerships

More than 150 businesses are already on board to offer work placements to our students.150


The A Level Art and Design course consists of four strands:

• Recording – improving your drawing skills

• Contextualresearch – extending your knowledge of artists and creating reference pages

• Experimenting – with materials and techniques

• Developingyourideas – creating final pieces. You can choose to work either two or three dimensionally

Exam/courseworkbreakdown:

CourseworkPortfolio(30%ofALevel/60%ofASLevel*)You will produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by your centre.

ControlledAssignment(20%ofALevel/40%ofASLevel*)Three to six weeks of preparation time plus five hours controlled time (exams).

PersonalInvestigation (30%ofALevel)You will submit one major project that has a personal significance. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1,000 and 3,000 words.

ControlledAssignment (20%ofALevel)Fifteen hours of controlled time (exams). You will select one starting point from an early release question paper.

EntryrequirementsB Grade in GCSE Art and Design. Grade C applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Grade C in English is also recommended.

ProgressionpossibilitiesFrom the A Level Art and Design course, you can go on to study a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design or apply for an Art related university course.

* This is a two year A Level course. You will be graded at AS Level at the end of Year 12 to benchmark your progress.

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The course is divided into eight topic areas:

1. Biologicalmolecules

2. Cells

3. Organismsexchangesubstanceswiththeirenvironment

4. Geneticinformation,variationandrelationshipsbetweenorganisms

5. Energytransfersinandbetweenorganisms

6. Organismsrespondtochangesintheirinternalandexternalenvironments

7. Genetics,populations,evolutionandecosystems

8. Thecontrolofgeneexpression


The course is divided into three examinations, which you will take at the end of the course.

Paper1(35%ofALevel)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from topics one to four, including relevant practical skills.

Paper2(35%ofALevel)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from topics one to four, including relevant practical skills.

Paper3(35%ofALevel)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from topics one to eight, including relevant practical skills.

EntryrequirementsB Grade in sciences.

ProgressionpossibilitiesStudying Biology gives you the opportunity to progress onto a biology degree at university or enter the job market directly and train with an employer such as the NHS. Future careers can include forensic scientist, geneticist, environmental consultant, pharmaceutical industry or medical sciences.

Biology

Did you know?A level Biology can lead to a career in Biology, Medicine, Dentistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Plant Biology & Ecology.

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In this extremely relevant course you will learn about starting a business and managing a large, multinational organisation. It is an exciting course, which will give you an insight into the world of business and current affairs. The course will provide you with relevant, real-world business skills through talking to real entrepreneurs and a variety of business visits.

Topics covered include:

• Businessstrategy

• Marketing

• Finance

• Operations

• HumanResources

• Leadership&Management

• Entrepreneurship


The course is assessed through three two-hour exams.

Entryrequirements5 A*- C Grade GCSEs in any subjects including English and Maths.

A willingness to learn, a drive for entrepreneurship and a head for figures would help, but they are not essential. You will develop high-level analytical and evaluative skills.

ProgressionpossibilitiesFrom junior management roles to managing directors, there is no limit for students of Business. Students of this course often progress to university and apprenticeships in business related disciplines.

Business

“Peoplearedefinitelyacompany’sgreatestasset.Itdoesn’tmakeadifferencewhethertheproductiscarsorcosmetics.Acompanyisasgoodasthepeopleitkeeps.”- Mary Kay Ash

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The course is divided into three large topic areas:

1. Physicalchemistry

2. Inorganicchemistry

3. Organicchemistry


The course is divided into three examinations, which you will take at the end of the course.

Paper1(35%ofALevel)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from physical chemistry with a small part on inorganic chemistry, including relevant practical skills.

Paper2(35%ofALevel)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from physical chemistry with a small part on organic chemistry, including relevant practical skills.

Paper3(30%ofALevel)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from topics and any practical skills.

EntryrequirementsB Grade in sciences.

ProgressionpossibilitiesStudying Chemistry gives you the opportunity to progress onto a chemistry based degree at university or other related degrees such as medicine, veterinary science, dentistry or pharmacology. Future careers can include chemical engineering, nursing, biochemistry, biomedical science and archeology.

Chemistry

Did you know?Marie Curie received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her discovery of radium and polonium.

All of our medicines and household products are the result of a history of chemical studies and discoveries.

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The A Level in Computer Science will encourage you to be inspired, motivated and challenged following a broad, practical and satisfying course of study.

It will provide insight into and experience of how computer science works, stimulating your curiosity and encouraging you to engage with computer science in your everyday life and to make informed choices about further study or career choices.

The key features of this course focus on:

• Problem solving

• Computer programming and algorithms

• Mathematical skills used to express computational laws and processes, e.g. Boolean algebra/logic and comparison of the complexity of algorithms

There is less emphasis on ICT.

Exam/coursework breakdown:

The course is assessed through a combination of exams and coursework.

Computer Systems (40% of A Level) Seven hours and thirty minutes – written exams.

Algorithms and Programming (40% of A Level)Two hours and thirty minutes – written exams.

Programming Project (20% of A Level)Non-exam assessment.

Entry requirementsGrade C or above in GCSE Computer Science. Grade B or above Maths GCSE.

Progression possibilitiesThe qualification is suitable if you intend to pursue any career in which an understanding of technology is needed. The qualification is also suitable for any further study as part of a course of general education.

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“The rise of Google, the rise of Facebook, the rise of Apple, I think are proof that there is a place for computer science as something that solves problems that people face every day.”- Eric Schmidt

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This course incorporates both spoken and written English. Discussing fiction, non-fiction, prose and poetry will hone your critical and analytical skills, as well as investigating how language works at word, sentence and text / discourse levels.

Across the full course you will study four texts in detail and be encouraged to read more widely on your own. These texts will range across poetry, prose and drama and across different periods.

You will also study a further ‘non-literary’ anthology (i.e. non-fiction, essays, journalism), alongside your own personal investigation into a linguistic feature or literary theme.


Paper 1: Views and Voices (50% of AS Level*)Written exam lasting one hour and thirty minutes.

Paper 2: People and Places (50% of AS Level*)Written exam lasting one hour and thirty minutes.

Paper 1: Telling Stories (40% of A Level)Written exam lasting three hours.

Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (40% of A Level)Written exam lasting two hours and thirty minutes.

Non-exam assessment: Making Connections (20% of A Level)Investigation on a chosen theme and texts. Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activity.

Entry requirementsMinimum grades B English Language and English Literature are essential.

Progression possibilities This course is accepted by universities for a wide range of courses including speech and language therapy, education, English, English Literature, English & American Literature, linguistics, publishing, journalism, teacher training and creative writing.


Combined English Language & Literature

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Did you know?There’s a coffee shop in France where not saying “hello” and “please” makes your coffee more expensive.

You will develop an understanding of French in a variety of contexts and will be able to communicate confidently and clearly for a range of purposes. Furthermore the course aims to deepen your awareness and understanding of the society and culture of France.


Oral: Examiner-led discussion (20% of A Level*)General conversation of 12-15 minutes.

Exam: Listening, reading & writing (30% of A Level*)Written exam lasting two hours and thirty minutes.

Oral: Structured discussion, exposé (20% of A Level)Conversation of 20 minutes.

Exam: Listening, reading & writing (30% of A Level)Written exam lasting three hours.

Entry requirements Realistically, you need to have a grade A* or A GCSE in French to give you a good chance of succeeding at the highest A Level grade. The introduction of the AS Level in Year 12 may allow students who have enjoyed their language at GCSE, and achieved a grade B to study French for one year to AS Level.

Progression possibilitiesA foreign language is a skill, and the ability to possess this is becoming increasingly important. The integration of Europe is bringing countries closer together in terms of trade and industry. Linguistics are required in all EU languages in this expanding trading block. French is one of these key languages and at present Britain has a shortage of qualified linguists.


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A Level study of Geography enables you to explore at greater depth some of the topics you studied for GCSE. The subject enables you to gain in-depth knowledge, understanding and skills through the integrative study of the interaction between people and their environment and the characteristics and processes of a physical environment. You will undertake personal investigative work and have the opportunity to take part in a residential field trip.


Module Unit 1: Global Challenges (60% of AS Level*)Written exam lasting one hour and thirty minutes.

Module Unit 2: Geographical Investigations (40% of AS Level*)Written exam lasting one hour.

Module Unit 3: Contested Planet (60% of A2)Written exam lasting two hours and thirty minutes.

Module Unit 4: Geographical Research (40% of A2)Written exam lasting one hour and thirty minutes.

Entry requirements Five A*- C grade GCSEs including English and Maths, plus a B grade in Geography.

Progression possibilities A Level Geography combines well with other subjects such as Biology, Mathematics and Sociology and is highly valued by universities. The Russell Group report published in 2011 names Geography as one of the eight facilitating subjects.

If you specialise in Geography at Higher Education, you could find yourself doing things like charting oil wells or exploring rock formations throughout the world. Geography is about the interaction between people and our planet. This fascinating subject is useful in a host of jobs from land management and conservation, town and country planning and environmental management, to advertising, law or social services.


Geography The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% of the world’s oxygen supply.

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“Geography is important because we are inextricably linked to the world we live in. We can only live on this planet with a knowledge of how it works and a commitment to respect it.” - Anon


History A Level encourages you to understand and think intelligently about aspects of modern history. It involves much more than just learning vast amounts of factual information.

What most students find rewarding in History is the attempt to understand, evaluate and analyse the past. Questions at AS/A level are designed to make you think critically about the material and to formulate your own assessments. You will, for example, learn to make judgements about the policies of individual leaders and nations, or to analyse the causes of a particular event and evaluate the importance of different factors. Then you will have to write a well-organised and clearly explained essay giving your answer.


Year 12 Component 1: Breadth Study (40% of the A Level)The Quest for Political Stability: Germany, 1871-1929.

Year 13 Component 2: Depth Study (40% of the A Level)International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890-1917.

Year 13 Coursework (20% of A Level)

Entry requirementsIt is not essential to have studied History for GCSE, but success in English GCSE may be a good guide as to your likely aptitude for the subject.

Progression possibilitiesIt is widely recognised that A Level History remains an academically demanding subject with high prestige. Universities and employers know that someone who has been successful in the study of History should have acquired a range of important skills.

The skills used in History are relevant to a much wider range of subjects and vocations and it is a good A level to consider taking if you are interested in pursuing any Humanities-based degree at university.

It is perhaps the best A level to take if you are thinking of studying Law at university.


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Exam/coursework breakdown: Every module has an exam, each worth 16.67% of the A Level.

Core 1: Algebra and functions Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration.

Core 2: Algebra and functions Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration.

Mechanics 1: Mathematical models in mechanicsVectors in mechanics; kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; statics of a particle; moments.

Core 3: Algebra and functions Trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; numerical methods.

Core 4: Algebra and functionsCoordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; differentiation; integration; vectors.

Statistics 1: Mathematical models in probability and statistics Representation and summary of data; probability; correlation and regression; discrete random variables; discrete distributions; the Normal distribution.

Entry requirementsA*/A Maths at GCSE but we will consider B+ students.

Progression possibilitiesA Level Maths can lead to a variety of Higher Education courses and careers including Accountancy, Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Biosciences, Business support services, Chemicals, Construction, Consultancies, Education, Engineering, Environment, Exploration, Geophysics, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, IT & Computing, Manufacturing, Media, Metals & Minerals, Operational Research, Pharmaceuticals, Recruitment, Academic Research, Science, Telecoms, Transport/Travel, Utilities.

Mathematics

Did you know?There’s not enough space in the known universe to write out a googolplex on paper.

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This course allows you to develop and evaluate your own sporting ability. Additionally, you will study the history of sport, how your body responds to exercise and why you don’t always perform to your best ability.

Theory work will take place in a classroom. Practical activities will take place in sports halls or specialised facilities.


G451: Anatomy and Physiology, Socio-Cultural Studies, Acquiring Movement skills (60% of AS Level*, 30% of A Level)Two hour exam.

G452 (40% of AS Level*, 20% of A Level)Two practical activities and an EPIP oral on one of your two activities (Evaluation and Planning for the Improvement of Performance).

G453: Exercise and Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Psychology Historical studies, Comparative studies (35% of A Level)Three two and a half hour exams.

G454 (15% of A Level)One practical activity.

You will study anatomical, physiological and psychological theories and apply them to sport. You will look at what contributes to an active and healthy lifestyle and develop an insight into movement,

behaviour and performance. You will develop ways to optimise your own practical performance.

Entry requirementsYou need to have a passion for sport and take part in physical activity in your own time. You also need to be creative, an independent learner, interested in sport and determined to succeed.

Grade B or above in GCSE PE is ideal. If you have five A*- C grades, including English, Maths and Science, you can also apply for the course. You should regularly participate in one/two sports (ideally at County standard).

Progression possibilities A Level PE leads on to many sports-related degree courses. Career paths can include working in the leisure industry, teaching, physiotherapy, sports design, sport science analysis, sports coaching and development and sport psychology.


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This course has four main areas of focus:

• Recording: extending your photography skills

• Contextual Research: extending your knowledge of photographers and creating reference pages

• Experimenting: with a range of techniques

• Developing your ideas: creating a range of conclusions


Coursework Portfolio (60% of AS Level*, 30% of A Level)You will produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes.

Controlled Assignment (40% of AS Level*, 20% of A Level)Three to six weeks of preparation time plus five hours of exam time.

Personal Investigation (30% of A Level)The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1,000 and 3,000 words.

Controlled Assignment (20% of A Level)You will select one starting point from an early release question paper.

Entry requirementsGrade B in GCSE Photography. We will consider Grade C applicants on an individual basis. Grade C in GCSE English is also recommended.

Progression possibilitiesYou can progress to BTEC qualifications or further studies at degree level.


Photography

Did you know?‘Photography’ is derived from the Greek words photos (‘light’) and graphein (‘to draw’).

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Did you know?Professor Brian Cox began his career not as a physicist but as a rock star. In 2010 he received an OBE for his services to science.

The course is divided into eight topic areas:

1. Measurements and their errors

2. Particles and radiation

3. Waves

4. Mechanics and materials

5. Electricity

6. Further mechanics and thermal physics

7. Fields and their consequences

8. Nuclear physics

In addition there is an optional unit that you must take from one of the following: Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Turning points in Physics, Electronics.

Exam/coursework breakdown: The course is divided into three examinations, which you will take at the end of the course.

Paper 1 (34% of A Level)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from topics 1-5.

Paper 2 (34% of A Level)Written exam lasting two hours, covering any content from topics 6-8.

Paper 3 (32% of A Level)Written exam lasting two hours, covering practical skills and data analysis in addition to being examined on the optional unit of choice.

Entry requirementsB Grade in sciences plus B in Maths.

Progression possibilities Studying Physics gives you the opportunity to progress onto a Physics or engineering based degree at university or enter the job market directly and train within industry sectors such as the nuclear or energy industries. Future careers can include Aerospace, Astrophysics, Nanotechnology, Computing, Radiology, Optometry, Medicine, Armed Forces e.g. Pilot.

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You will be designing and manufacturing high quality prototypes to solve problems or to enhance lifestyle. Learning about product design principles.

You will be based in a workshop as it is a practical subject using cutting edge technology. You will use excellent CAD/CAM facilities such as 3D printers and laser cutters.


The controlled assessment is 50% of the final grade, the remaining 50% is a product design exam.

Entry requirementsYou need to enjoy a practical environment, be creative, an independent learner, interested in design and determined to succeed.

B Grade in GCSE Product Design is ideal. Other practical or creative (Engineering/Art) subject B Grade or Merit also considered. If you have five A*- C Grade GCSEs in any subject you can also apply for the course.

Progression possibilitiesYou can go on to study Product Design, Graphics, Architecture, 3D Design, Transport Design, Video Game Design or any other creative subject at university.

Studying 3D Product Design could lead to careers as 3D designer, graphic designer, architect, furniture designer, computer modeller, toy designer, video game designer, CAD draughtsperson, teaching, illustrator to name a few.

3D Product Design

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“A new industrial revolution is underway because of open source design and 3D printing.” - Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired


Psychology develops a range of valuable skills, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research.

Throughout the course you will study different approaches and methods related to the core areas of Psychology – cognitive, social, biological, developmental, individual differences and research methods along with psychological issues and debates.

Compulsory topics include social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, approaches in psychology, biopsychology, research methods, issues and debates in psychology. There are optional units including: relationships, gender, cognition and development, schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress and more.


The course is divided into three examinations.

Paper 1 (33.3% of A Level)Written exam lasting two hours.

Paper 2 (33.3% of A Level)Written exam lasting two hours.

Paper 3 (32% of A Level)Written exam lasting two hours, covering practical skills and data analysis in addition to being examined on the optional unit of choice.

Entry requirementsC Grade or above in science and/or Humanities.

Progression possibilitiesYou can progress into a wide range of other subjects at Higher Education.

Psychology

“Psychology is much bigger than just medicine, or fixing unhealthy things. It’s about education, work, marriage - it’s even about sports. What I want to do is see psychologists working to help people build strengths in all these domains.” - Martin Seligman

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This is a Philosophy and Ethics course: it involves an opportunity to question life, the universe and everything! Can we prove God exists? Was the world created or did it evolve? Why does God allow evil to exist? Is there life after death? How do I decide what is right and wrong? What about abortion and euthanasia? Can cloning or IVF ever be a good thing?


100% exams.

Topics you will study:

• The idea of God – does the traditional religious view of God make sense?

• Arguments for God – can God’s existence be proved?

• The problem of evil – how can a good God permit evil?

• Religion and Science – creation, evolution or both?

• Ethics – how do I decide what is right?

• Medical Ethics – are abortion and euthanasia immoral?

• Religious Experience – real or psychological?

• Life after death – more than just wishful thinking?

Entry requirements 5 GCSE Grade A*- C including Maths and English.

Progression possibilities Religious studies is about people and their questions. It looks at issues and the responses people give. A qualification in this subject is valuable in teaching, journalism, medicine and any other area where you come across people and their ideas.

Religious Studies

Did you know?About 50 Bibles are sold every minute. It is the world’s best-selling book. Some 1 billion copies of Bibles have been sold.

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You will develop the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods. Within this A Level you will demonstrate the application of a range of skills and consider the integration of sociological themes including socialisation, culture and identity and social differentiation, power and stratification.


The course is divided into three examinations.

Unit 1: Culture and Identity; Families and Households; Wealth, Poverty and Welfare (40% of AS Level*, 20% of A Level)One hour exam.

Unit 2: Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods (60% of AS Level*, 30% of A Level)Two hour exam.

Unit 3: Beliefs in Society; Global Development; Mass Media; Power and Politics (20% of A Level)One hour and thirty minute exam.

Unit 4: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods; Stratification and Differentiation with Theory and Methods (30% of A Level)Two hour exam.

Entry requirementsC Grade or above in English Language or similar.

Progression possibilitiesFurther study of Sociology and related subjects in Higher Education. The material studied would be useful if you intend to pursue a career in the field of Social Sciences.


Sociology

“The function of sociology, as of every science, is to reveal that which is hidden.” - Pierre Bourdieu

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You will be designing and manufacturing high quality textile prototypes to solve problems or to enhance lifestyles. Learning about Textile Design principles.

You will be based in the fashion studio using cutting edge technology. You will use excellent CAD/CAM facilities such as Dye Sublimation Printers, Laser Cutters and CAD/CAM machine embroidery.


Unit 1: Materials, Components and Application (50% of AS Level, 25% of A Level)Two hour written exam.

Unit 2: Learning Through Designing and Making (50% of AS Level, 25% of A Level)Coursework approximately 50 hours.

Unit 3: Beliefs in Society; Global Development; Mass Media; Power and Politics (25% of A Level)Two hour written exam.

Unit 4: Design and Making Practice (25% of A Level)Coursework approximately 60 hours.

Entry requirementsB Grade in GCSE Textiles or Product Design is ideal. Other practical or creative (Engineering/Art) subject B Grade or Merit also considered. If you have five GCSE Grades A*- C in any other subjects you can also apply for the course.

You need an interest in Textiles and Fashion, enjoy a practical environment, be creative, an independent learner, and are determined to succeed.

Progression possibilitiesYou can go onto studying Fashion Design, Materials Science, Fashion Promotion, Journalism, Marketing, Fashion Buyer, Design Engineer, or any other creative subject at university. This can then lead to a career in these areas.


TextilesThe UK fashion and textiles industry employs around 600,000 people, making the UK the third-largest fashion employer in the European Union, surpassed only by Italy and Germany.

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In Year 12 you will learn how to design, build and test electronic circuits. You will learn the theory behind selecting electronic components and calculating component values, voltages and currents in circuits. You will also learn about health and safety in engineering as well as assessing and controlling risks in the workplace.

In Year 13 you will learn about the properties and uses of engineering materials that are used by engineers, how to read and produce engineering drawings by hand and using CAD software. You will also learn about either mathematical principles for engineering or use of workshop machines such as the lathes, drills and milling machines.

You will be based in the engineering workshops, classrooms for the theory lessons and in a computer room.


1. Health and safety in the workplace. (Theory unit).

2. Electrical and electronic principles. (Theory and practical).

3. Principle and applications of electronic devices and circuits. (Theory, practical and CAD work).

4. Engineering drawing for technicians. (Drawing and CAD work).

5. Properties and applications of engineering materials. (Mostly theory, some practical such as materials testing).

6. Either Maths for engineering technicians (theory) or secondary processing machines (theory/practical).

Entry requirementsYou need to be happy to study in a range of ways: classroom based lessons, practical workshop sessions and computer based learning. Be a problem solver and happy to work things out for yourself. Be confident with and happy to use mathematics and science to solve problems and determined to succeed.

Merit in BTEC Engineering or a B Grade in GCSE Product Design or Engineering Diploma. Five A*- C including English and Maths.

Progression possibilitiesYou can go on to study engineering at university or go on to an apprenticeship with an engineering company. Or both!

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The BTEC qualifications in this specification are QCF Level 3 qualifications designed to provide highly specialist, work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give you the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to prepare for employment.

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care consists of one mandatory unit, one specialist optional unit plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 180 guided learning hours or 30 credits for the completed qualification.


100% coursework. All of the qualification is internally assessed through a range of assignments. These will be submitted and marked by your teachers to give your overall grade.

The course consists of three mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 360 guided learning hours.

In Year 12 you will complete the mandatory units on the following areas:

1. Developing effective communication in Health and Social Care

2. Equality, diversity and rights in Health and Social Care

3. Health, safety and security in Health and Social Care

In Year 13 this will be followed up with the optional units that cover options such as Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care, Caring for Children and Young People and Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care.

Entry requirementsYou must have achieved a Level 2 pass in Health and Social Care plus C or above for Maths and English. We would prefer you to have a Grade C in Science.

You need to be happy to study in a range of ways: classroom based lessons, practical workshop sessions and computer based learning.

Progression possibilitiesHealth and Social Care qualifications are recognised by both universities and employers and can lead to careers in childcare, health and social care or the criminal justice system.

subsidiary diploma in Health and Social Care

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“ I think one’s feelings waste themselves in words; they ought all to be distilled into actions which bring results.” — Florence Nightingale



Unit mandatory units Credit GLHrs Yr

Performance Workshop 10 60 2

Performing to an Audience 10 60 1

Principles of Acting 10 60 1

Unit optional units

Rehearsing for Performance 20 120 2

Contemporary Theatre Performance 10 60 1

Developing Voice for the Actor 10 60 1

The Practice of Directing for Theatre 10 60 1

Site-Specific Performance 10 60 2

Entry requirementsFive GCSEs at Grade C including English/Maths and/or completion of Level 2 85% Practical 15% written.

Progression possibilitiesThis syllabus integrates theory and practice in an academic framework with a potential progression to Drama at HE level due to the balance of theory and practice that other courses and more vocational routes do not prepare you for. This course can also support as an entry for other Humanities subjects.

If you don’t choose to continue your studies post FE, the soft skills that drama and theatre develops in communication, self-discipline, motivation, confidence, teamwork, analysis, timekeeping and integrity are integral for future opportunities and cross-fertilise into other subject areas at A Level.

Performing Arts (Acting)

“ Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theatre, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.” — Alan RickmanB

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The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) is a 90-credit and 540-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of three mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 90 credits.

Some of the practical workshops, performances and presentations will be made at The Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley. There will also be an opportunity to attend a number of small scale touring theatre productions throughout the course of the year. Additional post-show talks and/or masterclasses may also be offered alongside select shows.

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The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport provides you with an exciting opportunity to discover the essential skills you’ll need when looking to build a career in the sports sector. The qualification will give you an insight into the various roles you can undertake in sport such as performer, leader or coach.


You will study four core units and three additional units revolving around sport and leadership:

1. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport

2. The Physiology of Fitness

3. Assessing Risk in Sport

4. Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise

Plus three additional units that will be related to leadership, coaching and fitness. The course may involve a work experience placement.

Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence. There are no examinations for this course. Each unit can be credited at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* Level.

Entry requirementsFive A*- C GCSE passes including English and Maths. A Grade C in science would also be preferable.

Progression possibilitiesThe Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport is equivalent to one A Level. It is suitable if you are interested in sport but would like to keep your options open in regards to career pathways.

Subsidiary Diploma in Sport

Did you know?Nearly 50% of young people aged 12-21 are not vigorously active on a regular basis.

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This course will develop your IT skills and knowledge and enable you to use IT effectively in your daily lives.

This qualification will prepare you for employment in the IT sector and also provide opportunities to:

• Engage in learning which is relevant to you and will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

• Gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the IT sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 for IT Users qualifications or the Higher Nationals in Computing and Systems Development qualifications.

• Develop functional skills and personal learning and thinking skills essential for successful performance in working life.


The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award for IT Users is a 10 credit and 70-80 guided learning hour qualification that consists of optional units. At least seven credits must be at Level 2 or above.

Progression possibilities The intended destinations if you successfully achieve these qualifications include:

• Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma for IT Users

• Apprenticeships

• Supported employment

• Independent living

GCSE Courses

GCSE courses are available if you need to gain more GCSEs to move on to the A Level/BTEC course of your choice. These will be discussed on an individual level during your application process.

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The Functional Skills ICT will give you the IT skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.

Functional Skills ICT has been created in response to employers’ requirements and are recognised by employers as evidence of ICT skills needed to perform effectively in the work place.

Functional Skills ICT aims to ensure that each individual is:

• Confident and capable when using ICT systems and tools

• Able to find and select information

• Able to develop, present and communicate information in both everyday life and work


One external assessment.

Four assessment opportunities each year. Each assessment has a theme. Use of the internet is allowed in one section.

1. Two sections in each assessment

2. First section involves using the internet to find and select information

3. Second section involves working with numbers, creating a digital product and using communication tools

Progression possibilitiesIf you want to go on to study for a Diploma after passing your GCSE in ICT, you will need to sit the Functional Skills ICT qualification.

RSA Touch Typing

You will also be able to gain an OCR (RSA) certificate to demonstrate proficiency in typing and word processor use. The courses cover a wide range of computerised administrative skills and are useful for secretarial jobs. The vast majority of typing jobs require some level of OCR (RSA) qualification.

These certifications are favoured by employers because the courses provide you with a vast knowledge of the numerous functions and workings of word processing which are vital in all forms of business. The OCR (RSA) teaches word processing skills and methods which are recognised all over the world.

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The Industrial Cadets Network

Graduating as an Industrial Cadet is just the start of an exciting journey that will help you to stand out from the crowd when it comes to applying for university, an apprenticeship or a career. The Industrial Cadets network is there to support you every step of the way.

Once the activity has been successfully completed, graduating Industrial Cadets will gain exclusive access to the Industrial Cadets Post Graduation Network, an online network designed to give further access to career opportunities and resources, providing ongoing value after the workplace experience. The network allows access to future opportunities for work, advice of further training and development and the ability to make connections with other Industrial Cadets and Industrial Cadet employers.

As a network member Industrial Cadets will be able to learn about other experiences they can take part in to build on the skills developed during the programme, and find information that will help to make decisions about study and career options.

Apprenticeships and Beyond

We are working closely with four training providers who will be able to secure apprenticeships for students in the following fields:

• Sport • Business administration • Electrical engineering • Engineering • Plumbing • Customer services

Our job is to get you ready to take on an apprenticeship. When you are ready to do this, opportunities will be created from January 2016 onwards.

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Leisure Pursuits

There will be a variety of sporting activities that you can choose to take part in both socially and competitively.

From dodgeball to table tennis and trampolining to gym and dance, there’s something for everybody.

Sports Leaders

The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership provides the ideal starting point for anybody wishing to develop leadership skills.

The syllabus is designed to develop generic leadership skills that can be applied to a variety of sports and recreational situations as well as contributing to your personal development.

It is a practical qualification comprising 33 guided learning hours:

• Plan, lead and review a sport/activity (12 hours)

• Develop leadership skills (3 hours)

• Lead activities that promote a healthy lifestyle

(5 hours)

• Fair play in sport (5 hours)

• The role of the official (5 hours)

• Opportunities in sport and recreation (3 hours)

The Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership will give you the chance to develop your organisation, motivation and communication skills, whilst focusing on positive role models in sport, how to mentor others, and how to use leadership skills in a variety of settings.

It is a practical qualification comprising 48 guided learning hours:

• Plan, lead and review a sport/activity (21 hours)

• Develop leadership skills (3 hours)

• Lead activities that promote a healthy lifestyle (5 hours)

• Making activity sessions inclusive (4 hours)

• Positive role models in sport (3 hours)

• Organise and deliver a sports event or competition

• Pathways in sport and recreation (3 hours)

• Using leadership skills (5 hours)

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“ Sport fosters many things that are good; teamwork and leadership.” —Daley Thompson


TeachingWe aim to raise aspirations, expectations and achievement for all our students in a happy, caring and successful learning environment.

Whilst your young adult is with us, we will do our best to ensure they achieve their full potential and develop into highly qualified and skilled young adults.

Student SupportThe induction process and pastoral system is designed to ease our students ‘settling in’ period and support is available from the sixth form team throughout the academic year.

Every student will have a personal tutor and will meet regularly with them, either individually or in groups. It is the tutor’s role to be the first point of contact between your son or daughter, you, and the sixth form.

There is also a dedicated careers team, working together for your son or daughter to move them through the UCAS application process or support them in gaining employment.

Keeping you InformedWe will invite you along to events at Haywood Sixth Form Academy during the year. Progress evenings will give you an opportunity to meet with tutors and ask any questions, and awards evenings will give you the opportunity to celebrate your son or daughter’s achievements.

Attendance Policy All students are expected to maintain excellent attendance in all their classes. If students are absent for any reason then a parent/guardian needs to ensure they ring in to the sixth form office by 8am. If they are a Work Based Learning student, they will also need to ring their work placement office before 8am. Laura Billington and the form tutors will then pursue reasons for absence to see if any support is needed to be implemented.

Carl Ward

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Information for Parents and Guardians

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SIXTH FORM APPLICATION 2015

KEY STAGE 4 RESULTS OR PREDICTED GRADES

SIXTH FORM COURSE CHOICES

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name Parent/carer names(s)

Address Home telephone

Student mobile

Postcode Parent/carer mobile

Date of birth DD/MM/YYYY Nationality

Current School Tutor group

Subject GCSE/BTEC/OtherPredicted Grade or Actual Grade if already taken

Exam Board & Year Awarded or to be taken

English

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Option A

Select up to four main options and one reserve in order of preference

Inspiring Excellence and Achievement


PERSONAL STATEMENT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work based learning – leading to an Apprenticeship or Job (employment)

Work experience interested in

If yes, please give details

1. Have you had or do you require any additional support to complete your studies?

Please circle


Option B

Please write a brief personal statement in the space below, indicating why you wish to join Haywood Sixth Form Academy. You should refer to your suitability for the courses you have chosen, your past achievements and aims for the future. You may also refer to extra-curricular activities, interests and positions of responsibility you may have held.

» Yes » No

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3. What additional extra-curricular activities would you most like to see happening in the

Sixth Form?


» Yes » No

DECLARATIONSSTUDENT

PARENT/CARER

Name

Name

I declare that the information given on this form is correct and I give Haywood Academy staff permission to check my Form Tutor reference if necessary

I am aware of my child’s application and I give Haywood Academy staff permission to check their Form Tutor reference if necessary

Signed

Date

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Year 11 Progress Leader (Laura Billington) Internal students only

Inclusion Leader (Sian Hughes)Internal students only

RECOMMENDATIONS/REFERENCES

Form Tutor Please comment on the overall suitability of the student to pursue the stated course of studies at Haywood Sixth Form Academy.

Please rate the student on the following attributes:

Very good Good Average Poor Cause for concern

Attendance

Punctuality

Reliability

Behaviour

Please hand in to your Form Tutor to complete

Which option is this student suitable for? A or B (please circle)

Name of Form Tutor

Signature of Form Tutor

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How to find us Map and directionsFrom the North: Exit M6 at Junction 16 onto the A500. Leave on to A527 for Tunstall. Turn left towards Tunstall / Burslem. At the next roundabout turn right for Burslem (Newcastle Street), follow on to next small roundabout, go straight over.

When you get to the central square main cross roads with traffic lights, turn left and you can see Haywood Sixth Form Academy on the left.

From the South: Exit M6 at Junction 15 onto A500. Leave on A53 for Leek/Newcastle, follow for Leek over flyover to main crossroads and traffic lights. Turn left onto A50 for Burslem, continue until you reach a set of traffic lights, where you will see Haywood Sixth Form Academy on the left in the town centre.

Haywood Sixth Form Academy Burslem Town Hall Wedgwood Street Burslem Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4EA

For more information contact Mike Whittingham on:

Tel: 01782 882614

Email: [email protected]

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