Hall Park AcademySixth Form Prospectus 2015

www.hallparkacademy.org.uk

The designated sta� leading and supporting

the Sixth Form are focused on helping you to

maximise your examination results and to improve

as a learner. They are also committed to helping

you to be aspirational in your career planning and

to aim as high as you can for your future.

The ethos of our Sixth Form is about hard work

combined with developing the motivation,

determination and resilience to succeed. You

will gain much from your time at Hall Park

Academy and in return we expect a high level of

commitment and endeavour from you as well as

maturity, independent learning and self-discipline.

We will help you reach your academic potential,

give you support and advice to follow courses

in Higher Education, and provide you with

opportunities to gain in self-confidence by being

involved in a whole range of enrichment and

extra-curricular activities.

Before you make your decision about where to

study next year, it is important that you make

an informed choice and take advice from your

teachers, parents and friends already studying

beyond Year 11. Teachers and support sta� will

always be prepared to discuss your choices and

answer any questions you may have. Do take

advantage of their help.

Hall Park Academy is sponsored by The Redhill

Academy Trust, an outstanding local school.

Andrew Burns is the Executive Principal of the

Trust and his vision is to provide outstanding

academies serving the communities of Redhill,

Carlton and Eastwood.

Hall Park Academy will provide you with an

exciting learning environment where you will feel

safe enough to take risks and be encouraged to

excel in everything you do. We would strongly urge

you to come and see us at our Open Evening or

during the school day. We look forward to seeing

you soon.

Stephanie Dyce

Headteacher,

Hall Park Academy

Thank you for showing an interest in the Sixth Form at Hall Park Academy and for taking time to read our Post 16 prospectus. Moving into Post 16 education is an important career step and we are committed to providing study programmes tailored to your individual needs and employment goals, whether they be university, a high end apprenticeship or sustainable employment.

The Sixth Form at Hall Park Academy

A warm welcome to

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The Sixth Form team consists of a Director of Post 16,

four designated Sixth Form Tutors and a Sixth Form

Administrator. The team will make sure that you are

challenged and well supported to enable you to not only

achieve excellent results, but to also grow into a person

who will successfully take their place in society. For the

majority of students this will mean continuing on to Higher

Education at university. We have many years of experience

guiding students successfully through the UCAS process.

We believe that there are five key areas required for success

in the Sixth Form:

• Attend fully and be punctual

• Be prepared and fully equipped for lessons

• Engage fully and participate in learning

• Review learning and close learning gaps ASAP

• Do extra work to get ahead!

Hall Park Academy Sixth Form also believes in ensuring that

students have opportunities to take part in enrichment and

extra-curricular activities that will widen their experiences

and help them to make a positive contribution to the

school and community. We have a committee of students

who work closely with the Sixth Form team in organising

enrichment activities, charity fundraising and social events.

We have very high expectations in terms of academic

rigour, attendance and attitude – and parents play a key

role in helping us work with students to achieve this. This

partnership is vital in our continuous strive for excellence

and ensures that students remain focused throughout

their studies.

If you require any further information, or would like a tour of

the Sixth Form, please do not hesitate to contact us via the

Sixth Form o�ice. I look forward to meeting you.

“We are extremely proud of our Sixth Form and work hard to ensure that all students achieve well and make aspirational choices about their futures in a friendly and welcoming environment.”

Welcome from the Director of Post 16

A message from the Head Boy & Girl

“Hello! We are the Head Boy and Girl at Hall Park Academy

Sixth Form. We are very honoured to have been elected to

this role, which includes working closely with Mr Caldwell

and the Sixth Form team in various events, both in and out

of school. We chose Hall Park Academy Sixth Form because

of the close professional relationships we developed with

the teaching sta� lower down the school.

We feel the sta� know us as individuals and are always

willing to give up their time to make

sure we get the best grades

possible. We also get lots of

support from the Sixth Form

team, particularly our tutors

who listen to us and

help us develop as

young adults.”

Hall Park Academy is centred on an ambition to

be the best and that applies to students and sta�.

Our students are supported by a dedicated Post

16 Study Centre and have access to specialist

teaching and learning facilities across the site,

including a fully stocked library and various

IT facilities.

Even more important than the physical resources

are the sta� who work here, all of whom are

passionate about giving you the advice and

support you need to achieve to your full potential.

Specialist resources and a lower than average

teacher to student ratio ensure that results are

good, enabling a considerable number of our

students to go on to university.

You will be treated as individuals in a more adult

learning environment and will be encouraged to

take more personal responsibility for your own

learning, development and progress.

You can choose from a range of AS, A2 and

Vocational subjects. Year 12 students tend to take

four subjects at AS level or one of the Vocational

courses and Year 13 students generally continue

with three of their chosen subjects into A2, the

usual minimum requirement for university entry.

With our positive, friendly and proactive approach

to Sixth Form life, Hall Park Academy o�ers the

perfect springboard to Higher Education, an

apprenticeship or employment.

Hall Park Academy invested over £50,000 redeveloping the Post 16 centre in 2013, creating new learning environments and specialist resources ready for the Spring of 2014.

Why come to Hall ParkAcademy Sixth Form?

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“The new facilities have been designed to rival the best of those that are available in nearby schools or colleges.”

– Gloria de Piero, MP for Ashfield

“I am now at Nottingham Trent studying Education Studies and Business Education and really appreciate all the hard work and support I got from the school to enable me to do this.” A recent email from Sarah, Y13 student in 2013

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Good attendance and punctuality are just as

important in the Sixth Form. A good attendance

record is an absolute requirement for continuing

with any course and to enter employment.

The Sixth Form Student Committee, alongside

elected student representatives, play a major role

in the life of the School. This dedicated team of

students meet regularly both as a group and with

senior sta� to discuss a range of day-to-day issues,

which contributes to the e�ective leadership and

management of the Sixth Form.

We take academic achievement and standards seriously. It means all students have to be prepared to make studying a priority. You will be joining a community of like-minded people who are determined to achieve the very best grades they can – and we will expect you to do the same.

High standards.High expectations.

We want our Sixth Form students to become

well-rounded, informed and confident individuals

who can function e�ectively within the immediate

and wider community. Such life skills are looked

favourably upon both by UCAS and employers,

enhancing any CV or personal reference written

by a member of sta�.

We o�er students the opportunity to take part

in various activities as part of their timetable

including Young Enterprise, the Duke of Edinburgh

scheme, the Extended Project Qualification,

National Citizen Service and courses in a modern

foreign language and art to select from. The

specific list of choices is available each September.

It is compulsory for all students who have not

achieved a C grade in either GCSE Maths or

GCSE English to retake these in Year 12 and if

necessary, again in Y13. This will involve additional

timetabled periods as required.

The enrichment programme will equip and

promote self confidence, reliability, cooperation

and leadership; skills fundamental to developing

competent and responsible citizens within

today’s society.

In addition to our academic and vocational courses, we o�er a range of enrichment activities within the Sixth Form and various other activities designed to support students in the lower school. These are organised each September.

Enrichment and extra-curricular activities

Post 16 subject list

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• Art

• Biology

• Business Studies

• Chemistry

• Creative Writing

• Design Technology

• English Language & Literature

• French

• Geography

• History

• ICT

• Mathematics

• Media Studies

• Philosophy & Ethics

• Physical Education

• Physics

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Textiles

A Level

• Engineering

• Forensic Science

• Health & Social Care

• Music

• Performing Arts (incorporating Dance and Drama)

• Sport

BTEC Level 3

Alongside AS and A2 levels, the retake of GCSE English and GCSE Maths are also required to be studied

where students are yet to achieve a C grade in either.

In addition to these grades we will also expect a good attendance record and a positive attitude towards

learning. We also have general requirements to follow di�erent Pathways. All Pathways are two years

long. BTEC Level 2 qualifications count as one GCSE equivalent subject.

All students without a grade C in GCSE English and Maths will be required to follow a course that will

allow them to achieve it by the end of the two year course. There are also tutor periods and enrichment

activities in the timetable.

Entry requirements

Students following this pathway are required to take 4 AS levels in Year 12 and at least 3 A2 levels in

Year 13 enabling these students to progress onto university. You will need at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE

level including English and Maths. There will be an option to take the Extended Project Qualification for

students that are suited to its demands.

Pathway 1For students who achieve at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE including English & Maths

Students on this pathway take four AS level qualifications or three AS levels supplemented by a Level 3

BTEC qualification where appropriate. Students may progress to university or seek an apprenticeship or

employment at the end of their course.

Pathway 2for students who achieve at least 5 A*-C grades, mainly at GCSE with at leasta C in English

Students will follow Level 3 BTECs with a view to progressing to university, taking an apprenticeship or

going into employment a�er two years.

Pathway 3For students who achieve at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE and BTEC, preferably with a C in English

All subjects at Eastwood Sixth Form have individual entry requirements; this will usually be at least a C at GCSE or Level 2 BTEC pass in the chosen or related subject. Please see course details for individual details of grade requirements.

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Dear Parents,

I would like to warmly welcome you to Hall Park

Academy’s prospectus. Hall Park Academy will

be opened as an academy in September 2014,

sponsored by Redhill Academy Trust.

As Executive Principal of the Redhill Academy for

the past ten years I believe strongly that successful

schools have four key characteristics:

• High expectations of all students

• Valuing and celebrating academic

achievement

• Consistently good and focused teaching

• Widening students’ experiences through a

range of extra-curricular activities, including

sports, music and the performing arts

These four principles will guide the development

of Hall Park Academy as a part of The Redhill

Trust, for the coming years. Working with Hall

Park’s Headteacher, Stephanie Dyce, her senior

team and the whole school sta�, my priority will

be to support continued, rapid, but sustainable

improvement in all areas of the Academy. I firmly

believe that the next few years will be an exciting

and very successful time for Hall Park Academy

as it becomes the first choice school for all local

parents and students.

Andrew Burns

Executive Principal,

The Redhill Academy Trust

A letter from theRedhill Academy Trust

Designed by Strafe Creative

If you are thinking of coming to Hall Park Academy Sixth Form from another school please contact Barry

Caldwell (Director of Sixth Form) to arrange a tour of the school and guidance with your application.

Please call the Sixth Form Administrator, Tara Hancock on 01773 786212 ext. 101 or email her at

hancockt@hallparkacademy.org.uk to make an appointment. You will also find an application form

on the school’s website in the Sixth Form section.

Once you have made your decision about what to study, fill in the application form and pass it/send it to:

Director of Post 16

Hall Park Academy

Mansfield Road

Eastwood

Nottingham

NG16 3EA

Thank you for reading this prospectus and we look forward to meeting and working with you.

The Sixth Form team

How to applyRead through the detailed information on specific courses in the separate course details. Take advice from your teachers and parents and bear in mind your predicted GCSE grades this year.

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