Bitterne Park School Ethos and Shared Aims

Our high standards and expectations of behaviour and safety were endorsed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Park School provides an exceptional education that challenges and extends students of all abilities, and prepares them to contribute positively to the communities in which they live. Students here are provided with the opportunities that will prepare them for lifelong learning. Excellent relationships are built on respect and trust throughout the school and at all levels.

Students work hard, are keen to do well and achieve highly.

Behaviour and safety Welcome Outstanding, Ofsted 2014 from the Headteacher

It is a pleasure to welcome you to : a thriving, challenging and happy environment. I am incredibly proud to lead such a positive and successful school.

The Bitterne Park team works because all students, teachers, support colleagues, Governors, parents and friends play a major Senior and middle leaders have The behaviour of students is outstanding part in raising standards, aiming high and aspiring to achieve created a culture of high expectations around the school and in class. the best we can for all our students. A genuinely diverse and and aspiration. mixed comprehensive, we succeed with all abilities and needs. Equality of opportunity, respect and fairness are vital ingredients in the daily life of the largest 11-19 school in .

Leadership and management SUSAN TRIGGER Leadership and Management Outstanding, Ofsted 2014 Headteacher Outstanding, Ofsted 2014

BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS Student Progression

Pupils feel that teachers ‘push us and drive us forward’.

Achievement, Learning and Enjoyment NACE Bitterne Park School has improved standards Challenge Award, July 2014 and progress consistently through the increasing range of learning opportunities available to all students.

Our curriculum pathways at all key stages are individually designed to suit the educational needs of students. This allows all students to access There is a continued relentless focus on learning successfully, whatever their background or improving the learning experience of all pupils ability. The diversity and depth of courses available and raising aspirations for the whole school extends possibilities beyond normal educational community. boundaries. This ranges from A Level qualifications, GCSE long and short courses, BTEC courses and vocational qualifications in areas such Horticultural Studies. NACE (National Association for Able Children There is a culture of learning in our school and in Education) Challenge Award, July 2014 students are proud of their achievements. At Bitterne Park School, celebrations and rewards are used to highlight excellence in all areas. We value continued effort, tremendous progress, exceptional achievement, self-improvement, as well as any outstanding contributions to our school both in and out of the curriculum. There are high expectations for all students and they appreciate this.

The range of subjects and topics studied by students is broad and balanced well between academic and work-related courses.

Ofsted, June 2014

BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS Bitterne Park Sixth Form

Welcome

Bitterne Park Sixth Form is a small, distinctive post-16 provider in Southampton. We provide a bespoke curriculum offer for students wishing to follow a Level 3 pathway with future progression on to university, training or employment.

Students who enrol on our extensive range of A-Level and Level 3 vocational courses are Students socialise well…and are considerate. supported through their studies with excellent teaching, pastoral support, and targeted careers and guidance advice.

The Sixth Form is located in state of the art Leadership and management facilities which include teaching rooms fully equipped Outstanding, Ofsted 2014 with specialist equipment to meet the needs of each subject, a theatre and dance studio, a large student study room with both PCs and Macs, and a student common room.

Ofsted confirmed that “students in the Sixth Form are taught well and the curriculum meets the diverse needs of the students.”

BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS Student Guidance Care and Support

Positive Environment Additional Support Student Voice

The strength of our pastoral team is reflected All students access a range of additional The strength of our student voice allows all to in their knowledge of individuals and their rate support, whatever their need might be. This feel that they are contributing positively to the of progress, and the team’s response to the can range from academic intervention to development of our school. whole range of needs of our students. medical assistance. Our School Council represent each year group at With individual progress and success at the core, We have an extensive network of support, in the highest level, influencing decision making and they work with all agencies both in and out of school particular for those with Special Educational Needs. policy improvement. Their outstanding charity to ensure that every child is supported throughout In our Learning Support Department, students work has helped thousands of people locally, all layers of the school. Our Academic Review Days access a bespoke curriculum with specialist staff nationally and globally. This reflects the strong are at the heart of this process. ensuring that their educational needs are met. views that our students have about the world in Alongside the main school curriculum, our Skills which they are living. Centre provides individualised pathways to enable students to succeed.

The school’s work to keep students safe Students have many opportunities to and secure is outstanding. develop their leadership.

Leadership and Management Behaviour and safety Outstanding, Ofsted 2014 Outstanding, Ofsted 2014

BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS Curriculum

The curriculum is outstanding.

Pathways

Behaviour and safety The curriculum at Bitterne Park School is enrich students’ daily lives and provide them with Outstanding, Ofsted 2014 developed and adapted to suit individual improved understanding, knowledge, emotional students throughout their academic career. literacy and self belief. Our pathways are reflective of national developments, as well as the needs of Our Applied Learning specialism allows us to extend our students. our curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. This means that learning in the classroom has clear The Performing Arts and Applied Learning links to the real world, including our Sixth Form, Specialisms continue to be part of our curriculum. colleges, local businesses, employment opportunities The Performing Arts provide our students with skills as well as student hobbies and interests. for life. It helps to develop self confidence, self esteem and self control through work in drama, Students are encouraged further to develop their dance and music. We provide unique opportunities ‘can do’ attitude, with a positive approach towards to experience the arts through such events as learning, developing skills, working with others, visiting artists, workshops, seeing professional working independently , increasing employability, productions and international tours. This serves to providing challenge and real world experiences.

Enrichment

Our extensive curriculum is further enhanced by the range of opportunities for learning beyond our main school day.

School staff and outside agencies run a wider range of extra-curricular activities and our extended schools provision reflects the needs of our community. The contribution that this enrichment makes to our students’ lives is reflected in their positive attitude to these opportunities.

BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL PROSPECTUS School Partnerships

The school has an excellent working relationship with a range of community partners.

The main aim of these partnerships is to enhance the curriculum opportunities for students. With Southampton Airport we have a clear strategic partnership that includes job exchanges, work experience, joint fund-raising and many more projects. We work with external agencies to allow a number of students to access successful courses, as well as being a licensed Duke of Edinburgh centre.

The leadership of the school has created an ethos of ambitious self-improvement.

NACE Challenge Award, July 2014

Our Community

Our community encompasses our feeder primary schools, post-16 providers, universities, Southampton Music Service, and numerous other organisations.

We work in partnership with others to extend learning and offer opportunities that will provide Students conduct themselves thoughtfully enrichment and enhancement for all involved. This and politely. includes our extensive and very successful transition system to help make the move to our school as trouble-free as possible. Our students regularly spend time, both in and out of the classroom, working with younger pupils, developing their own skills as well as extending Leadership and management opportunities for others. This is an invaluable Outstanding, Ofsted 2014 two-way process, with enrichment for all involved.

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BITTERNE PARK SCHOOL 1 COPSEWOOD ROAD SOUTHAMPTON SO18 1BU

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Salisbury

To Winchester

Eastleigh

Southampton

Isle of Wight

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