Continu Plus Academy Sixth Form Admission Policy 2020- 2021

CONTINU PLUS ACADEMY SIXTH FORM ADMISSION POLICY 2020- 2021

“We Will Work It Out” Introductory statement CPA 16-19 Academic AP Academy provides a full time academic curriculum to meet the needs of male and female students who would otherwise be unlikely or unable to achieve their full academic potential and gain access to Higher Education. These students have previously suffered a disrupted or troubled educational experience, but have shown at Key Stage 4 that they possess the ability, desire and capability to progress to higher education if the right teaching, support and educational context are made available to them. The identified cohort consists of students who have undertaken the CPA Key Stage 4 programme as well as learners who may complete Key Stage 4 in a mainstream setting with considerable support that is not sustainable during Key Stage 5. Students may also be referred by the SEN Post 16 WCC team in line with the CPA admission criteria. The CPA 16-19 Academic AP Academy provides a relevant alternative to the mainstream Sixth Form and Further Education offer, focusing on providing equality of access to education and improving social mobility for this group of students. CPA Key stage 4 Students are funded centrally by the ESFA. The local authority referrals are funded from the higher level needs funding block in accordance with induction assessments and previous pupil data. In the event of a mainstream referral, home schools will be charged £4561 per year for students without EHCP. This additional funding covers the enhanced staff-student ratio of the academy, provision of enrichment and therapeutic services.

Admission number The academy has an admission number of 16 for entry in year 12.

Application Process To be admitted to the academy students need to apply on the application form- Appendix A

Applications should be sent to: Aimee Wootton Head of Sixth Form ContinU Plus Academy Fine Point Way Kidderminster DY11 7FB

1 Admissions criteria

The CPA will prioritise students with an education health and care plan naming the academy. In exceptional circumstances, where the provision is unable to meet needs, the CPA will contact the LA post 16 SEN team to redirect. It will then apply the following criteria to other students.

To be eligible for admission to the ContinU Plus Academy, students whose application is supported by their LA will first have to meet the following academic condition:

In order to be admitted students:

 Must fall into the criteria of being a student who previously suffered a disrupted or troubled educational experience and therefore has their application supported and funded by an LA.  For existing or past CPA pupils, there must be a demonstrable adherence to the school’s positive behaviour policy at least in the 6 months preceding the application.  For existing or past CPA pupils a most recent green rating on pupil focus sheet.  Completion of a satisfactory interview with the Head of Sixth Form & the Head Teacher  A commitment to eventual fulltime attendance and to the schools home-school behaviour agreement.

Minimum study programme:

All students will be expected to enrol on a programme of study comprising a minimum of 540 planned hours if aged 16 to 17 or at least 450 hours if age 18.

2 Application Process:

Stage 1- Internal CPA application

Event Task Action Responsible Application form Examine Proceed with application process- Head of Sixth sent by student student history issue call to interview letter – Form to head of Sixth in line with the Appendix B- with time & date & form application outline of interview day criteria In the event of the student not meeting the application criteria, inform candidate and issue unsuccessful application letter to student with careers advisor contact details to ensure successful and appropriate transition - Appendix C

Stage 2 -Pre-admission testing & Interview

Event Task Action Responsible Completion of All students to Offer of a Sixth Form place will be Head of Sixth SDQ, WRAT & complete based on the students’ cognitive Form Maths baseline baseline testing ability to access the KS5 curriculum testing. & SDQ and on behaviour, attitude and Head Teacher questionnaire mental health. prior to interview.

Students & Formal Offer of a Sixth Form place will be Head of Sixth Parents/ Carers interview to be based on the students’ cognitive Form to have a formal completed ability to access the KS5 curriculum Interview with and on behaviour attitude and mental Head Teacher Head of Sixth health. Form and the Head Teacher

3 Stage 3- Offer and invite to taster day

Event Task Action Responsible Admissions Inform student Admission criteria met after Head of Sixth criteria met after of successful completion of testing and interview- Form testing application, inform student of success and send send out out induction pack – Appendix D & E – induction pack induction pack & letter

Admissions Advise student Admission criteria not met after Head of Sixth criteria not met CPA Sixth Form completion of testing and interview, Form after testing is not a suitable advise student and family that the placement CPA is not a suitable placement. Carers Advisor

Issue unsuccessful application letter to student with careers advisor contact details to ensure successful and appropriate transition - Appendix B

Stage 4- Confirmation of offer

Event Task Action Responsible Final Head of Sixth Verbally confirm offer of place – Head of Sixth confirmation of Form to contact advise of next steps Form offer made on students on GCSE day in case GCSE results of the academy day. not being able to meet curriculum needs. Send out Welcome pack to contain details of Head of Sixth welcome packs. each student’s specific course and Form timetable

Oversubscription criteria

When the ContinU Plus Academy Sixth Form is oversubscribed by students meeting the academic criteria above, priority for admission will be given to those students who meet the criteria set out below, in priority order:

1. Looked after students and students who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. 2. Students who have been eligible for Pupil Premium funding in the past year. Applicants should provide evidence of eligibility with their application. 3. Other Students.

Tie-break

If in categories 2-3 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which student is admitted, random allocation undertaken by the CPA Head Teacher will be used as a tie-break to decide who will be admitted.

Late applications

All applications received by the academy after the deadline will be considered after those received on time. If, following consideration of all applicants the academy is oversubscribed, students or parents may request that their student is placed on the academy’s waiting list.

5 . This policy was agreed Sep 2020 and will be reviewed annually by the ContinU Plus Academy. Date of next review: September 2021

6 The ContinU Plus Academy Appendix A Application for Sixth form 2021- 2022

This form makes up one part of the application process; we will also consider your attendance, attitude to learning, behaviour, results and performance at interview and during induction. Surname: First Name(s)

Date of Birth: Male / Female

Address in full (inc. Postcode):

Home Telephone Number: Parents Mobile:

Parents e-mail: Students e-mail:

Student Mobile Number:

Current school and address in full:

Telephone Number: Contact at School:

Are you, or have you ever been, entitled to Number of days absent during the current Free School Meals? academic year?

Do you have any SEN, EHCP or Additional Needs – please give details?

Any medical issues we should be aware of (including any medication):

Do you have any external agencies involved?

7 The ContinU Plus Academy Application for Sixth form 2021- 2022

Please include all subjects being studied at GCSE or equivalent GCSE / Equivalent Target or GCSE / Equivalent Target or Subjects Actual Grade Subjects Actual Grade English English Literature Mathematics Science

Choice of Subjects. Please tick which subjects you would be interested in

Course’s Offered Arts Award Level 2 or Level 3 Maths GCSE Maths NCFE level 2 English GCSE English NCFE level 2 PE GCSE Science GCSE Outdoor Education Construction Mental health (compulsory) Counselling Psychologist sessions

Please give a brief description of your Interests / Achievements:

8 The ContinU Plus Academy Application for Sixth form 2021- 2022

th Please give a brief outline as to why you would like to study at The CPA 6 form instead of other provisions?

After 6th Form, where would you like to go for your post 17/18 destination?

9 The ContinU Plus Academy Application for Sixth form 2021- 2022

Applicants should sign below:

Signed: ...... (Student)

Signed: ...... (Parent) Date: ...... Please return completed forms by 1st June 2021 Aimee Wootton, Head of Sixth Form The ContinU Plus Academy Fine Point Way

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

Dy11 7FB

Or via e-mail- [email protected]

10 The ContinU Plus Appendix B Academy

Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7FB Tel: 01562 822463 Headteacher: Sara Devo Email: [email protected] Website: www.continuplus.org.uk

Date- 07/06/2021

Dear NAME

Thank you for applying to the ContinU Plus Academy Sixth Form. We would like to invite you and your parents/carers to school for a formal interview on TIME & DATE TO BE CONFIRMED Due to Covid 19, we will be asking you and your parents/carers to use hand sanitiser before entering the building and to have your temperature checked upon arrival. This is to ensure no one enters the building showing symptoms of Covid. All meetings will be carried out in line with our social distancing procedures. In this pack is the Sixth Form guide, please read this prior to your interview and sign the documents where requested. I would be grateful if you and your parents/carers could complete all of the EHCP documents (if you do not already have an EHCP) and bring to your interview. If you have any questions or need to reschedule, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 01562 822463 or email me at [email protected]

Best Wishes

Aimee Wootton Head of Sixth Form

The ContinU Plus Academy is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Company number is: 8228379. Records are held at the registered office which is Baxter College, Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ.

11 The ContinU Plus Appendix C Academy

Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7FB Tel: 01562 822463 Headteacher: Sara Devo Email: [email protected] Website: www.continuplus.org.uk

Date-

Dear NAME

Thank you for applying to the ContinU Plus Academy Sixth Form. Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in your application to Sixth Form, as you do not meeting the Sixth Form requirements and criteria. This is available to download at https://continuplus.org.uk under “Policies”. Bridget Mann, our careers advisor will be in touch with regards to applying to alternative post 16 destinations. In the meantime, if you have any queries you can contact Bridget on 07876684590 or email: [email protected]

If you have any questions or need advice on how to apply to other courses, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 01562 822463 or email me at [email protected]

We wish you all the best with the next stage of your life and your Post 16 transition.

Best Wishes

Aimee Wootton

Head of Sixth Form

Appendix D

17 The ContinU Plus Appendix E Appendix E Academy

Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7FB Tel: 01562 822463 Headteacher: Sara Devo Email: [email protected] Website: www.continuplus.org.uk

Date-

Dear NAME

Congratulations on your successful application and interview to the Sixth Form at the ContinU Plus Academy.

We would like to invite you to an induction day on DATE & TIME TO BE CONFIRMED where you will be given your timetable, uniform and an over view of the academic year. It is vital that you attend this day, as you will meet your year group and staff that will be teaching you for the year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 01562 822463 or email me at [email protected]

Best Wishes

Aimee Wootton Head of Sixth Form