SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS HILBRE HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITIES COLLEGE

SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS HILBRE HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITIES COLLEGE

WELCOME TO HILBRE SIXTH FORM WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SIXTH FORM AT HILBRE, AND WELCOME YOU TO THIS BOOKLET TO GIVE YOU INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CURRICULUM, EXPECTATIONS AND SUCCESS THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED. Our Level 3 courses have also been reviewed and we see some interesting additions that we feel meet the needs of all of our learners. We are an all-inclusive sixth form and have been able to support the progress of a range of students. We have bespoke pathways for our most able students who have gone on to read Medicine, Earth Sciences and Law at Russell Group Universities. We have careers advice that has allowed our hard work and diligent students to take advantage of opportunities that have now enabled them to progress to coveted apprenticeships in the NHS and Land Rover Jaguar. We also have a support package for students with additional needs, who have been able to be successful and progress to higher education. Our sixth form is a happy, purposeful place where all our students can experience success. Jane Whisker Deputy Headteacher The sixth form leaders have high expectations of learners, which leads to excellent attitudes. The broad, engaging sixth form curriculum and the support they receive means learners do well and their attendance is high. Careers education and guidance are excellent and learners are very well prepared for their next steps. All move on to further or higher education, employment or training. Ofsted June 2016 SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS

SIXTH FORM LIFE We recognise that it is important that students are successful academically and also given the opportunities that will enable them to reach their potential and follow their chosen career. We have high expectations of students regarding progress, attendance, punctuality and effective use of their personal study time. We have a dedicated supervised Directed Study Area where students are timetabled to complete independent study. Students are afforded many wider opportunities to develop their leadership and team-building skills including The Duke of Edinburgh Gold award, Volunteering abroad, Subject Peer Mentoring, and Work Experience. Our students are actively involved in fund raising activities for nominated charities and regularly collect donations for our local Food Bank. The Student Leadership Team arrange wellbeing and socialising activities and encourage students to be involved with sporting, drama and music events and of course the Sixth Form Prom! The Hilbre High Sixth Form in the Big Apple! They have also organised debates, inviting local Members of Parliament to a Question Time event. We regularly arrange field trips and visits abroad to destinations including New York, Poland, Iceland and South Africa. We pride ourselves in developing all round students and believe that through the care, guidance and support we provide, each student will flourish during their time in Hilbre Sixth Form. Hilbre High Sixth Form rugby team SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS

Sixth Form Team Our Sixth Form is well supported by a range of staff, our team consists of: Mrs J Whisker Deputy Headteacher in charge of curriculum and outcomes in the Sixth Form Mrs H Devonport Director of KS5 Student Services Ms H Tutill Progress Leader Mr J Christie Progress Leader Mrs C Randles Sixth Form HLTA for students with SEND Mrs C Lewis Sixth Form administrator Mr S Davies UCAS support Mr F Trought Careers Development & Guidance Coordinator We are also fortunate to be supported by Edge Hill University, University of Liverpool, University of Chester, Newcastle University, the Social Mobility Fund, National Citizenship and many others. WWW.HILBRE.WIRRAL.SCH.UK

CAREERS SUPPORT Work-related learning, Careers and Enterprise education are significant facets of the development and preparation our students undertake in readiness for joining the highly competitive worlds of work, training & Higher Education. Activities are very varied but include mock interviews with external employers, visiting speakers from industry and local universities, visits to universities and industry, and visits to the regional Higher Education fair. Work-related learning includes compulsory work experience in Year 12, which is invaluable for UCAS, employment, and apprenticeship applications. This initiative is further supported by an Apprenticeship Evening each January at which students and parents/carers can meet employers and relevant training organisations. All students in the Sixth Form are able to use support from the school s full time Careers Development & Guidance Co-ordinator, Francis Trought. Support available varies from assessing work experience placements for health and safety, to outlining individual careers guidance and wider career pathway options. Where appropriate, this can include employment, apprenticeships, Higher Education and support to help the transition of pupils with additional needs. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS DESTINATIONS: Abigail Todd: (BCCC) Paramedic at Sheffield Hallam University Zac Houghton: (AAA) Medicine at Lancaster University Rob Webster: (AABB) Earth Sciences at St Andrews University William Murphy : (BBC) Avionics at University of Liverpool Flinn Knowles : (AD*C) Geology at University of Birmingham Michael Bradshaw: (ABB) Higher Level Apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover Hollie Miller: (D*D*D*) Higher Level Apprenticeship with the NHS Rachel Quaile: (BBBD*D*) Radiography at University of Liverpool

SIXTH FORM ENTRY SIXTH FORM FOUNDATION YEAR Students will be able to follow a foundation year in the sixth form. This will enable a range of students to increase their GCSE and Level 2 qualifications and help increase their employability skills. This year will include; GCSE English & Maths. Level 2 Vocational Courses including Sport, Animal Management and Customer Services. Work Experience. Foundation Year 12 you will need to have at least 3 grade 4s or equivalent at Level 2. If you need to resit English and Maths then this is the ideal pathway for you. Students who are successful in the foundation year will be able to progress to Year 12 Level 3 courses the following academic year. WWW.HILBRE.WIRRAL.SCH.UK

YEAR 12 ENTRY FOR LEVEL 3 COURSES 5 GCSEs with or Level 2 courses with grade 4 or above, suitability will be discussed at interview. You will ideally have a grade 6 or above in the subject that you want to study at A level. If you have never studied that subject it is important to have good English and Maths grades. For Sixth Form you will need a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING LEVEL 3 COURSES IN SEPTEMBER ACADEMIC COURSES VOCATIONAL COURSES Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology Geology Maths Computer Science French Spanish English Language English Literature Media Studies Geography History RE Art & Design Theatre Studies Business Law IT Science Animal Management Sport Dance Music Health & Social Care FOR FULL DETAILS OF OPTION BLOCKS AND COURSE OVERVIEW PLEASE SEE WEBSITE. ALL COURSES NEED A MINIMUM OF 5 STUDENTS SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS

HOW TO APPLY Applications are available late November from school or our website. Applications should then be handed into the Sixth Form office by mid December. You will then be invited with a parent/ guardian to attend an interview in January. Applications received later than this will still be considered. We welcome applications from external candidates and we will contact you to be invited for interview, please bring your most recent report to the interview. After the interview stage we will, if you are successful, write to you with a conditional offer. Students who meet their conditional offer will be able to enrol on the GCSE result days, after they have received their results. We look forward to welcoming your application. WWW.HILBRE.WIRRAL.SCH.UK

TEACHERS USE GOOD QUESTIONING TO DEEPEN PUPILS KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. THE CURRICULUM IS SUPPLEMENTED BY A WIDE RANGE OF OUTSIDE SPEAKERS AND PRODUCTIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PUPILS SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EDUCATION. TEACHING ASSISTANTS PROVIDE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT FOR PUPILS TO ACHIEVE WELL. CAREERS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE ARE EXCELLENT AND LEARNERS ARE VERY WELL PREPARED FOR THEIR NEXT STEPS. THE BROAD, ENGAGING SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM AND THE SUPPORT STUDENTS RECEIVE MEANS THEY DO WELL AND THEIR ATTENDANCE IS HIGH. PUPILS COVER ISSUES ABOUT LIFE IN MODERN BRITAIN AND DEVELOP A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSITY AND FUNDAMENTAL VALUES. Ofsted June 2016

SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 6EQ Tel: 0151 625 5996 Fax: 0151 625 3697 E: schooloffice@hilbre.wirral.sch.uk www.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk