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KSA SIXTH FORM Achievement Collaboration Leadership Paul Davies Jane Watson Principal Assistant Vice Principal for Sixth Form WELCOME TO OUR ACADEMY Dear students and parents, At Kettering Science Academy Sixth Form we believe that the student is at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. We firmly believe that our Sixth Form is the stepping stone to higher education and employment and as such we encourage the skills needed to be successful. To do this we believe in creating the conditions for achievement, actively promoting collaboration and developing the skills for leadership in students. I am delighted to inform you that our Sixth Form was judged as ‘good’ in the Ofsted inspection in May 2015. This further reinforces and validates the standard of higher education we provide at the Academy. ACHIEVEMENT COLLABORATION LEADERSHIP Kettering Science Academy has Collaborative partnership with At KSA Sixth Form we offer a proven track record of success Brooke Weston Academy, Corby opportunities to develop leadership with an ever increasing number of Business Academy, local colleges, skills which include Head Boy and students obtaining places at Britain’s universities and other organisations Girl positions, NCS opportunities, top universities. Achievement for enables us to offer a varied and rich Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, being every learner comes through hard curriculum. We offer the traditional leaders in learning during tutor work and we believe in creating pathway of AS and A level courses times and organising community the conditions which enable every together with vocational courses in and charity events. The skills learnt learner to be successful. By creating a range of subjects. through an active enrichment a personalised timetable for every programme will equip every learner learner and a personal pathway for the world of work. By taking on we believe that we enable every responsibility the learners of today Sixth Former to achieve the very best will become the leaders of tomorrow they can. and at Kettering Science Academy Sixth Form we actively encourage responsible leadership. “Good and determined leadership of the Sixth Form has ensured that the quality of teaching, students’ behaviour and achievement has improved and are now good. This is because the leader knows the strengths and what needs improving, and quickly acts on her findings to secure rapid improvements in their safe learning environment.” – Ofsted Inspector 2 ACHIEVEMENT The staff at KSA are experts in their subject areas and provide a personalised learning programme tailored to CURRICULUM the needs of our Post-16 students. We set aspiration targets so students achieve their best and are proud AS/A levels of these achievements. The A level pass rate over • Most students study 4 subjects at AS level and the last four years has averaged at 97% and in 2015 study 3 subjects at A level increased to 100%. On average 80% of students • Assessment by examination and/or coursework progressed to university to pursue a degree course. All other students deferred entry, progressed to further Applied A levels education at college, secured apprenticeships or • Single or double awards obtained jobs with training. • Single award is equivalent to 1 A level • Double award is equivalent to 2 A levels • Assessment is heavily weighted to coursework with some examined units VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diplomas There is a positive learning environment at our Sixth • Two year course Form which is based on clear expectations and mutual • Equivalent to 1 A level respect. Sixth Form students are expected to work and • Assessment is coursework study independently, although there are opportunities • 6 modules for students to study with peers and staff in subject • No examinations areas. The Sixth Form is part of the collegiate structure of the school and is integrated into the wider academic Level 2 Courses (in collaboration with local colleges) community, allowing students to participate in sporting • These are equivalent to between one and four activities and engage in the enrichment programme. GCSEs at grade A-C Students are expected to leave KSA as socially confident young adults who have experienced growth in addition to excellent academic success. COLLABORATION TUTOR SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRESS CHECK PARENTS’ EVENINGS Sixth Form tutors are The 16-19 Bursary is Student progress and Parents’ evenings are responsible for the available for students from attainment is monitored at arranged throughout students’ academic low income families to 4 stages throughout each the year where progress progress. Their job is support their education. academic year and reported and attainment can to support the students Applications are available to the student and be discussed with the to achieve their targets, from student reception. their parents/guardians. student’s form tutor and nurturing them along the Free school meals are still During these periods subject tutor. way. The tutor will also available to Sixth Form of monitoring, students assist the students with students. Apply at www. and staff will discuss individualised guidance northamptonshire.gov.uk the progress so far. If for progression from necessary, intervention will the Academy to future be put in place to support pathways at university, students to achieve. apprenticeships or in employment. 3 LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT ACADEMIC • Extended Project Qualification – This is a project where the student decides a topic to investigate and then produces a dissertation which is accredited at level 3. This encourages students to work independently, develop study skills whilst enhancing their knowledge in a specific area. • Future Learn Awards – These are awards on interesting topics from different fields run by universities. • KSA Excellence Awards – These are available for all students with a range of challenging and interesting titles, allowing students to widen their knowledge and develop their independent research skills. • Young Enterprise – An opportunity for students to set up and manage their own business, taking on different roles of responsibility and working with local employers. • University taster days – Students can opt into a variety of taster day experiences from a range of universities. • National Citizen Service – NCS gives young people a unique opportunity to develop greater confidence, self-awareness and responsibility. It encourages personal and social development by working on skills like leadership, teamwork and communication. Young people will make friends with new people and face new challenges on residential weeks away from home. They will work with businesses and local community organisations to design and deliver a 30 hour social action project on an issue they are passionate about. PERSONAL • Creative – First aid, film, music and drama clubs HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL The Head Boy and Girl are elected by their peers annually. • Sport – Football Academy, sports clubs, sports leader’s Their role is to represent the Sixth Form on the school award and Duke of Edinburgh council, attend and speak at open evenings and take • Mentoring – Peer mentoring in the primary phase, Year on leadership roles in the Academy. They are involved in 7, Year 8, Year 11 and the library appointments to the committee teams and the teaching • Individual Work Experience staff. They have a key role in the Sixth Form review. They manage and liaise with the Sixth Form committees. COMMITTEES These are made up of all Year 12 and 13 students. The SIXTH FORM AMBASSADORS aim of the committees is to allow students to take Sixth Form students have the opportunity to become on a leadership role and have ownership of their own an ambassador, working with staff to promote the projects and activities. A wide range of committees exist Academy to the wider community and accompanying including publicity, academic, charity, environment, sport, visitors around the Academy. This role develops students’ library, arts, business and social. Students are actively confidence and communication skills. encouraged to lead and engage in these teams across the whole Academy. PREPARATION FOR THE FUTURE Academic preparation includes visits to universities and COMMUNITY PROJECTS workshops on student finance, bursaries, how to apply to Sixth Form students work within their house to plan university and apprenticeships. Sixth Formers also benefit and organise projects involving younger students and from visiting speakers who talk about different careers. the community. The aim is to develop their social and To develop students’ life skills, Kettering Science Academy citizenship skills while providing role models for younger also offers workshops such as cooking, first aid and students at the Academy. driving safety. “All students take a leadership role on a committee to help the academy or the broader community. These activities, combined with topics covered in tutorials and work experience, help to develop students’ employability skills and other important skills for life after they leave the academy.” – Ofsted Inspector 4 PATHWAYS SILVER PATHWAY AS AS AS AS Enrichment AS AS AS Single Applied A level Enrichment AS AS Double Applied A level Enrichment PURPLE PATHWAY AS Single applied A level Single applied A level Enrichment Single Applied A level Single applied A level Single applied A level Enrichment Single Applied A level Double Applied A level Enrichment ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT AS Double Applied A level Enrichment FOOTBALL ACADEMY