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Heath Park Sixth FormExcellence in a caring environment

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As an 'OUTSTANDING' school with a track record of success at the highest level we feel immensely proud of our achievements. Students, parents and staff are very positive about Heath Park and share a pride in the school that develops into enthusiasm and commitment at all levels.

Georgetta Holloway, Headteacher

Heath Park caters for the needs of all students. We aim to ensure that every pupil at the school is successful in their own right. We have high aspirations for our students and we want them to be determined to succeed, confident in their abilities and fully involved in the life of the school and the community in which it serves.

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Post 16 Journey• Head of Sixth Form – Mrs Stroud Assistant Headteacher –

Post 16• Assistant Head of Sixth Form – Mr Coles Assistant

Headteacher• Academic Coach – Mr Chmielewski• Learning Support Assistant – Ms Potter• Pastoral Team

• Tutors • 12WN Miss Whelan• 12KC Miss Cork• 12DE Mrs Duncombe • 12WT Mr West• 12CL Mr Coles

• Pastoral Support – Miss Parker Onions• Health Support – School Nurse

• Head of Sixth Form at Moseley Park – Mr Collins• Home Support - You

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Excellent Exam Results2015HP

Av points per pupil (A Levels or equivalent) 868

Av points per entry (A Levels or equivalent) 231A* - E (%) 98

DestinationsAll of our students who confirmed their destinations went onto either an apprenticeship, job or university. All 74 of our Year 13 who applied to University were successful in gaining a place and we’re very proud of our first Medical student in 2014.

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ParkTeaching and Learning• Pathways• 4 A Levels or Btec equivalents• Combinations

• Bespoke timetables• English and/or Maths GCSE resits• Work Experience

• Form Time, every morning 8.45 – 9.05• Lessons 9.05 – 11.35 and 12.30 – 3.00

• Tutorials, one lesson a week

• Independent Study, up to three lessons a week

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A Typical Timetable

DAY 9.05 – 11.35 12.30 – 3.00

Monday Business – Single Units Business – Triple Units

Tuesday Tutorial lessonIndependent Study period

Maths

Wednesday Business – Double Units Business – Double Units

Thursday Business – Triple Units Business – Single Units

Friday Maths Independent Study periods

Showing a student on a Triple Business Btec with a Maths A Level

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ParkTeaching and LearningSuccessful Learning Attitudes and behaviours are vital for success.Role Models.Sixth Formers taking responsibility for their own learning together with support from home will result in positive outcomes.

• For every taught hour at least an hour outside the classroom• Independent study/Homework

• Organisation and deadlines• Planner• Note taking, folders and research• Communication, support and Intervention opportunities

• New Btec Assessment Plans – One resubmission opportunity if deadlines are met

• Linear courses – Two year A2 courses

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ParkNew FacilitiesDedicated Sixth Form Study Rooms and Sixth Form Café offer accessible independent study facilities that are available all day, before school and afterschool.

Productive use of facilities and independent study time will ensure students are meeting deadlines and can respond effectively to feedback from teachers.

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Essential Expectations

• Attendance – 96% or better. • Phoning home system in place.• 7 sessions absent this term will drop students

below this threshold• Contact if absent

jon.chmielewski@heathpark.net

• Excellent Punctuality, to form time and to all lessons

• Part time jobs – no more than 7 hours per week

• Learning environment at home

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• Dress to represent the school as role models and as future members of the working community

• A matching black suit

• Plain black tailored full length trousers or

• Plain Black business skirt or

• Plain Black business dress with a

• Plain Black jacket

• A shirt or top of any colour. Boys must wear a shirt that is

suitable for a Sixth Form tie, girls tops should be suitable

for the office

• All students wear a Heath Park pin

• School shoes must be black, smart and sensible

Business Dress Code

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Supportive Environment• Tutor support - regular progress reviews

• Specialist Sixth Form staff

• Subject teacher - student relationships

• Parental liaison through consultation evenings and workshops

• Careers & University help and advice for all

• Specific support for Oxbridge, Medics, Vets, and apprenticeships

• Post 16 Bursary

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• Average GCSE result score generates targets

• Year 12 Early Monitoring

• Regular working at and forecast grade collection

• Tutor-student review meetings

• Mock Exams/ AS Exams

• Consultation Evenings

• Formal report at the end of the year

• Attendance and punctuality closely monitored

• Contact with home

Targets and Monitoring

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• Giving Back• The Challenge Community Projects• Duke of Edinburgh Award• Extended Project Qualification• Survival cookery• Emergency First Aid• Sport• Music• In class support• Learning mentors and Prefects• Work Experience• Charity work• Head Boy and Head Girl

Enrichment Opportunities

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• Teaching staff

• Tutor

• Head and Assistant Head of Sixth Form

• Attendance: Mr Chmielewski

• Step up from GCSE to Post 16

Who to contact