POST-16 PROSPECTUS UPDATE SEP 11.cdr

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FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES e are proud to have developed numerous links with schools and organisations in other countries – Wexchanges and cultural visits to France, Germany, Japan and Holland make an enormously positive contribution to the experiences of our Post-16 students. Every November six Year 12 students are chosen to represent School at the ‘Japan Super Science Fair’ held in Kyoto. This fair is an annual event which involves 200 students from over 20 countries worldwide. Students also have the opportunity to work with Envision, an organisation which helps young people get involved in worthwhile local projects. STUDENT WELFARE ost-16 students benefit from a pastoral system based on small mixed Year 12 and PYear 13 tutor groups which focus on the individual. Post-16 tutors support students by ensuring the Standards for Learning system is deployed. They are the first point of contact for any student's concerns, and provide practical guidance on how to balance commitment to lessons, private study, enhancement activities and relaxation. In addition a structured Citizenship programme is followed. “The Sixth Form community is really great, the common room is a good place to make friends and get to know everybody.” MONITORING PROGRESS n addition to the Standards for Learning system, our Progress Review provides support by giving Istudents subject-specific minimum target grades based on their ability and prior performance. Students are also graded on their Attitude To Learning. This creates a dialogue between students and subject teachers regarding the subject-specific skills essential for success and involves parents through reports and consultation. Progress is reviewed every half term, and action taken to plan for improvement when necessary. POST-16 AND STUDENT COUNCILS ost-16 students experience the responsibilities and opportunities associated with citizenship through their involvement in the Council system. Students may act as a tutor group representative Pon the Post-16 Council, or as a Post-16 representative on the Student Council. They become involved in the decision-making processes in matters such as fundraising, the development of facilities and the Post-16 curriculum itself. All Year 12 and 13 students are ‘leaders’ at Horsforth School and are expected to act as role models for other students. POST-16 CAREERS GUIDANCE ur strategic programme ensures that students make informed choices about their options after completing their courses. OIndividual guidance and action-planning are coupled with a Careers Base to fit students' needs. Continuity and progression are very important and careful planning goes into the future of all Post-16 students. Psychometric testing matches students' interests and the subjects taken with employment and Higher Education information. Visits are made to universities through Taster Days and Open Days and students experience job-shadowing to get a taste of potential careers, as well as having access to Leeds Career Guidance and in-School careers’ seminars. Parents have the opportunity to attend information evenings and interviews, including a Higher Education Evening dealing with all aspects of applications, including financial issues. All students are invited to attend the Higher Education Fair at Leeds Metropolitan University in June of Year 12, which includes a range of seminars and lectures in addition to the opportunity to speak with representatives from nearly all of the UK's Universities and Colleges of Higher Education. OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL 6
POST-16 COURSES INDEX PAGE ART & DESIGN 8 BIOLOGY 9 APPLIED BUSINESS 9 CHEMISTRY 10 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: Product Design 11 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: Product Design (Textiles) 12 DRAMA 12 ECONOMICS 13 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 14 ENGLISH LITERATURE 15 FRENCH 16 FURTHER MATHEMATICS 16 GEOGRAPHY 17 GEOLOGY 18 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 18 HISTORY 19 ICT - CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS 20 MATHEMATICS 20 MEDIA STUDIES 21 MUSIC 21 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 22 PHYSICS 23 PSYCHOLOGY 24 RELIGIOUS STUDIES 25 APPLIED SCIENCE 26 SOCIOLOGY (NEW FOR 2013) 26 SPANISH 27 DISCLAIMER The School reserves the right to change or amend any details contained in this prospectus should circumstances make it necessary to do so. OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL 7
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