‘students achieve good outcomes in the sixth form’ Ofsted 2010

‘students achieve good outcomes in the sixth form.’ Ofsted 2010

Welcome to Bishop’s Sixth Form

Woods Avenue Hatfield AL10 8NL. Telephone 01707 275331 Email: admin@bishophatfield.herts.sch.uk Website: www.bishophatfiled.herts.sch.uk

Information for Entry September 2016

High Standards Purposeful Encouraging Friendly Personalised

Supportive

*Respect *Honesty *Ambition *Teamwork *Kindness *Trust

% A* -B at A level

2013 2014 2015

57 37 58

Our Vision

“Achieving our potential and enjoying the

journey”

Our Vision

“Achieving our potential and enjoying the

journey”

Our Vision

“Achieving our potential and enjoying the

journey”

Strong leadership

promoting high

standards of behaviour

ensuring efficient, effective use of resources

engaging the whole school community and beyond

Excellent teaching

by enthusiastic,

inspirational staff

in stimulating,

creative lessons

with high

expectations for

ALL

Academic success

with outstanding

exam results

by rigorous tracking of progress

in a supportive learning environment

Personal Development

valuing happiness

and mutual respect

in extensive extra-curricular activities

preparing for the challenges ahead

Our Vision

Achieving our potential and enjoying the journey

‘Teachers’ good subject knowledge is an important factor in enabling students to acquire the knowledge that they need to succeed in their examinations’ Ofsted 2010

Why Choose Bishop’s?

Individual students will always have their own reasons for joining the Sixth Form but here are some of the factors that commonly play a part in their decisions: the school’s recognised reputation for

very good teaching helping students to achieve at the highest level

the high quality of personal tutoring and guidance from very experienced staff

the wide range of courses offered, matching individual needs

excellent collaborative links within the

Welwyn Hatfield Post-16 Consortium increasing the range of courses available to students

the Sixth Form is large enough to provide a

good range of viable courses, but not too large that individuals are overlooked

extensive support for university applications dedicated support if you wish to apply for

Oxbridge, medical or veterinary science courses

the support given by tutors and subject teachers, often individually or in small groups, helps students to gain confidence and develop the independent learning skills essential for Higher Education

there are opportunities to develop leadership skills

by making varied contributions to the life of the school, e.g. prefects, mentoring younger pupils, running extra-curricular activities, supporting younger pupils in lessons

all Sixth Form students are valued for the contribution they make to

the whole school and for the ways in which they promote the school's reputation within the community.

‘Overall pass rates are above average’ Ofsted 2010 ‘the sixth form is well led’ Ofsted 2010 ‘Students particularly praise the individual care and support offered by their tutors’ Ofsted 2010

Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirement (APS) Level 2 BTEC Course 29.5 - 40APS

Level 3 : 2 BTEC + 1 A level or Full BTEC

38.5 - 40 APS

Three A Levels / BTEC National

40 APS (incl. C grade or above in English or Maths)

Four A Levels

46 APS (incl. C grade or above in English and Maths)

Five or more A Levels 50 APS(recommended)

You will require a minimum of a B grade in the subjects you wish to study at A level. If you are opting for a new subject you will need a B grade in equivalent subjects.

Admission to the Sixth Form Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Sixth Form is open to all students who achieve the entry requirements stipulated and who are prepared to work hard and give full commitment to their chosen courses. Students’ commitment will naturally be judged on their attitude to work and to the school during their time in Years 10 and 11. It may be that they have not demonstrated their commitment sufficiently and they will be advised against returning. For applicants new to the school, references will be taken up and applicants are invited to the school to discuss entry to the Sixth Form. The Governors have agreed that boys will also be accepted into Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Sixth Form.

Interviews will take place in January for current students whilst interviews for new students will take place on application.

‘liaison with other consortium partners to assure students’ personal well-being, together with the fortnightly checks and discussions that check whether students are on track with their work and meeting their personal targets’ Ofsted 2010

Consortium Arrangements Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School collaborates successfully within the Welwyn Hatfield Consortium. Common timetabling blocks mean that students can take advantage of a huge range of courses. Some offsite study can help develop independence and prepare students for university life. There is close liaison between the schools to ensure that students’ progress on offsite courses is well monitored.

The Consortium can give students the security of having Bishop’s as a home site, whilst experiencing a new environment at one of the other sites. Free transportation will be provided for students who need to travel between Consortium institutions during the school day. While studying courses at another school can have benefits, it is preferable not to study more than one subject offsite.

Facilities

Student Common Room with suite of computers and Wi-Fi facility

Purpose built Art and Design, Music and ICT suites

School Library (excellent reference resources and Internet connections)

Use of a dedicated study room throughout the school day including before and after school

‘Sixth form students play an extremely important and highly visible part in school life, many acting as mentors or as student leaders for subject areas ’ Ofsted 2010

The wider life of the Sixth Form Sixth Form Students play a vital role in the wider life of the school. They act as role models for younger pupils and, through taking on leadership roles, become better prepared for adult life. They contribute in a variety of ways:

Charity Events

Dragon’s Apprentice

School Council

Prefects

Supporting younger pupils in lessons They are also encouraged to participate in Voluntary Community Service which helps the students through:

Making a difference to the lives of others

Gaining work experience

Making new friends

Meeting interesting people

Developing personal and social skills

Enhancing cv / personal statement / reference

Other curriculum related activities:

Theatre trips, locally and into Central London

Visits to Art Galleries and Museums

Residential field courses for Geography and Biology

Visits to Parliament

Local, national and international trips

Conferences and lectures in Europe, London and locally on a range of subjects

Visiting speakers

Master classes Work Experience All students spend at least a week on Work Experience or Work Shadowing, e.g. shadowing Grant Shapps at the Houses of Parliament, working at the Royal Free Hospital or Deloitte (Finance and Management).

Summary of Courses available in the Sixth Form

GCE A LEVEL

(Please note that this information is correct as of October 2015 but may be subject to change)

BTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma Business Digital Media

Information Technology Performing Arts (Dance) Health and Social Care

Performing Arts (Acting) Science Sport

Uniformed Public Services

Additional Level 3 Qualifications/Courses

Extended Project Qualification Football Academy (Non-accredited) Children’s Play, Learning Development (National Award)

Level 2 BTEC Qualifications Business Science

Maths Application

Sport Studies Art

Art (Fine /Unendorsed) Biology

Business Studies Chemistry Computing

Drama and Theatre Studies Economics

English Language English Literature

Film Studies* Food(D&T)*

French Further Mathematics*

Geography German

Government & Politics* History

Law* Mathematics* Media Studies*

Music Music Technology*

Philosophy Photography(Art Endorsed)

Physical Education Physics

Product Design(3D)* Psychology

Religious Studies Sociology Spanish

Textiles ( D&T)* Use of Mathematics*

* Denotes subjects that have an AS exam in Year 12 and A2 examinations in Year 13

‘Students of all abilities leave the sixth form to progress to higher education or employment ’ Ofsted 2010

Princess Adeyemi De Montfort University - Law

Natalie Afford Royal Veterinary College - Bioveterinary Science

Maryam Al-Imam University of Derby - Business & Management

Chloe Allanson Plymouth University - English

Bammy Awogbami De Montfort University - International Business

Jessica Baker University of York - Law

Georgia Beretta University of Manchester - Management, Leadership & Leisure

Toni Boamah University of Leeds - Social Work

Charis Bontoft Royal Holloway University of London - Psychology with Neuroscience

Lauren Bracey West Herts College - Child Care

Beth Brookes-Lamdin University of Kent - Politics and International Relations

Grace Bullock Nottingham Trent University - Fashion Communication & Promotion

Susannah Cann Bodams, Performing Arts College, Barnet

Sonia Chaudhary Further Education at Oaklands College

Aniqa Choudhury University of Herts - Law

Fahima Choudhury University of Herts - Biomedical Science

Emma Clarke University of Lincoln - Journalism

Elisha Coates University of Westminster - History

Hannah Curtis University of Lincoln - Psychology

Nabila Denai University of Herts - Education Studies

Deborah Fabiyi Kings College, London - Global Health & Social Medicine

Halima Firdaus University of Herts - Accounting & Finance

Eleanor Fitton Cardiff University - City & Regional Planning

Abigail Greenwood University of Birmingham - Drama & English

Freya Haggerty Ocado Hatfield - HR Dept

Nicole Hazell University of Westminster - Fashion Merchandise Management

Eloise Hollands University of Durham - General Engineering

Serin Husseyin University of Kent - Architecture

Chloe James University of Exeter - Biological Sciences

Emilie James Swansea University - Medical Engineering

Georgina Kenison University of Herts - Primary Education

Tina Lepova Kingston University - Politics & International Relations

Nelly Luntadila University, France

Isabella Maddison University of East Anglia - History

Emma Maynard Newcastle University - Geography

Olivia McLaren University of Arts - London - Fashion Contour

Emily Mizon University of York - German and Spanish Language

Priyanka Nagpal University of Leicester - Media & Society

Mariella Oakes University of Kent - Drama & Theatre

Natasha O'Toole Tesco - Training Programme

Shivani Patel IFS University College - Finance & Accounting for Financial Services

Alexandra Plant University of East Anglia - Psychology

Daniella Pumilia University of Liverpool - Psychology

DESTINATION OF YEAR 13 LEAVERS 2015

‘Students of all abilities leave the sixth form to progress to higher education or employment ’ Ofsted 2010

Amy Reynolds Apprenticeship at Busy Bees Nursery - Child Care

Amy Rogerson King's College London - Medical Physiology

Reshma Santhosh De Montfort University - Accounting & Finance

Georgia Scott University of Herts - Event Management

Isobel Simmons University of Kent - Anthropology

Grace Simpson Apprenticeship - Business Administration

Bethany Thomas University of Gloucestershire – English Literature & Creative Writing

Anna Turpin Employment

Abbie Voller Durham University - History

Charlie-Anne Warner University of Herts - Nursing (Adult)

Sian Williams Nottingham Trent University - Psychology with Criminology

Jodie Wilson McIntyre & Hudson - AAT Trainee Programme

Emily Wintle Royal Holloway, University of London - Geography

Charlotte Wood University of Leeds - Environmental Science

Hannah Young Gap Year

Sian Zwager Bedford College - Animal Management

DESTINATION OF YEAR 13 LEAVERS 2015 continued

Who joins our Sixth Form?

AS/A Level

BLOCK A Site BLOCK B Site BLOCK C Site BLOCK D Site

Mon a.m./Thurs p.m.

Tues a.m./Fri p.m. Wed a.m./Mon

p.m.

Thurs a.m./Tues p.m.

3D Product Design STA 3D Product Design MWS Art MWS Art Unendorsed STA

Art MWS Biology BHG Biology MWS Biology MWS

Art Unendorsed OSA/SFO Biology SFO Chemistry OSA Business Studies STA

Biology OSA Biology STA Chemistry STA Chemistry MWS

Business Studies MWS Chemistry MWS Computing MWS Computing OSA

Business Studies SFO Economics STA Drama & Theatre Studies

STA Drama & Theatre Studies

MWS

Computing STA English Literature MWS Economics MWS English Language STA

English Literature MWS English Literature OSA English Language OSA English Literature BHG

English Literature STA Home Economics (Food, Nutrition & Health)

STA English Literature SFO French SFO

Film Studies SFO Geography MWS French STA/BHG Geography MWS

French MWS Government & Politics

STA/BHG Geography BHG German BHG

Geography SFO/OSA History SFO History MWS History STA

Geography STA Mathematics MWS Mathematics OSA Law BHG

History BHG Mathematics SFO Mathematics STA Mathematics MWS

History MWS Media Studies BHG Media Studies STA P.E. STA/MWS

History OSA Philosophy STA Music MWS Photography (Art) OSA

Mathematics BHG Photography (Art) MWS Music STA Physics STA

Mathematics STA Psychology BHG P.E. SFO Psychology STA

Media Studies MWS Psychology MWS Physics MWS Religious Studies MWS

Photography (Art) MWS Psychology OSA Physics SFO Sociology BHG

Physics MWS Spanish BHG/STA Psychology BHG

Psychology MWS Product Design - Textiles Technology

STA Psychology STA

Use of Mathematics MWS Philosophy & Ethics (RS)

BHG

Sociology MWS

Vocational Level 3

Business (BTEC) L3 Diploma (taken with Block B or D)

OSA Business (BTEC) L3 Diploma (must do with Block A not D)

OSA Health & Social Care (BTEC) L3 Diploma

BHG Business (BTEC) L3 Diploma (must do with Block A not B)

OSA

Digital Media (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

STA Business (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

OSA Science (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

MWS Business (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

OSA

Football Academy (non-accredited)

OSA Entry to the Uniformed Services (NCFE) L3 Diploma

OSA Sport (BTEC) L3 Diploma OSA Children's Play, Learning & Development (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

OSA

Health & Social Care (BTEC) L3 Diploma

BHG Information Technology (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

STA Performing Arts (BTEC) L3 Diploma (Acting)

SFO

Performing Arts (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate (Dance)

STA Performing Arts (BTEC) L3 Diploma (Acting)

SFO Performing Arts (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate (Acting)

STA

Performing Arts (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate (Acting)

SFO Performing Arts (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate (Dance)

SFO

Sport (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

SFO Sport (BTEC) L3 Extended Certificate

OSA

Sport (BTEC) L3 Diploma OSA

Level 2

Business (BTEC) L2 Diploma

STA Business (BTEC) L2 Diploma

STA Business (BTEC) L2 Diploma

STA Business (BTEC) L2 Diploma

STA

Science (BTEC) L2 Diploma

SFO Mathematics (BTEC) L2 Diploma

SFO Sport (BTEC) L2 Diploma

SFO Art GCSE SFO

Art & Design (NCFE) L2 Certificate

OSA Employability Skills (NCFE) L2 Certificate

OSA Photography (NCFE) L2 Extended Certificate

OSA Sports Coaching (NCFE) L2 Certificate

OSA

IT User Skills (NCFE) L2 Certificate

OSA

Additional courses will run in Block E (Weds am and Fri am). These include: Core Maths, Further Maths, Extended Project, Resit GCSE Maths and English. Please note that this information is correct as of 2 November 2015 but may be subject to change.

World Challenge, Thailand 2015

Dragons’ Apprentice Team, 2015

‘Achieving our potential and enjoying the journey’