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Sixth Form

Post 16 at The Hayesbrook School

The sixth form at Hayesbrook offers a Post 16 learning environment that will allow everyone, at all levels to study and develop their skills and interests.

The Hayesbrook School is a fast paced and exciting place to study, the teachers are excellent, the facilities are great and you have the opportunity to develop personally as well as academically and vocationally. We have specialist sport and vocational and applied learning status, and this opens up a huge range of activities and opportunities to you that will allow you to encounter a broad range of life experiences.

The Hayesbrook School is a trail-blazing school, with the post 16 area leading this charge.

When you enrol at The Hayesbrook School to continue your studies you agree to participate in voluntary activities that will benefit not only yourself, but the school in general.

Please view the Hayesbook School Post 16 Student Prospectus 2009-2010 for more details.

The Qualifications Ladder

“The sixth form is good, with strengths in students’ personal development and in the quality of the curriculum and the care provided for them.” (OfSTED 2008)

We are an inclusive Sixth Form and believe that every student should have the opportunity to study a range of courses that extend their existing skills, and allow them to develop at their own pace.

We think it is important to recognise that education is a journey, and that every student follows their own individual route or path to reach their goal. Therefore post 16 study at The Hayesbrook School allows students to continue this journey, one step at a time and at their own pace.

What can I study?

There are a number of different types of course, and you need to consider your strengths and weaknesses when choosing what you would like to study.

"The sixth form curriculum is excellent." (OfSTED, 2008)

AS and A2 courses:
These are traditional Advanced level courses made up of a combination of coursework and examination units. At the end of the first year you achieve an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) grade and at the end of the second year you achieve an Advanced grade (A2). It is the A2 grade which is considered to be the full A Level.

Applied AS and A2 Courses:
These follow broadly the same pattern at the traditional 'A' level, however they are designed to be more practical and link more closely to business and the world of work.

Students “make excellent progress on vocational courses such as BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) courses in sport or business studies, where standards are above average.” (OfSTED 2008)

BTEC National Award (Level 3):
BTEC courses are vocational courses which are examined by students producing a portfolio of coursework evidence which is assessed by the teaching staff and externally moderated. A BTEC National Award (sometimes referred to as a single BTEC) is equivalent to one A2.

BTEC National Certificate (Level 3)
The style of the course is the same as the BTEC National Award, but the course is more in depth. The BTEC National Certificate (sometimes referred to as a double BTEC) allows students to achieve the equivalent of 2 A2 levels.

BTEC First Certificate (Level 2)
The format of the BTEC qualification is the same as the level 3 courses, however the BTEC First Certificate (sometimes referred to as a level 2 BTEC) is delivered at Level 2, allowing students to achieve the equivalent of 2 GCSE examination passes at A*-C

Key Skills (Level 2)
We offer all students who did not achieve a level 2 pass (A*-C) in English and Maths the opportunity to complete a key skills course. This allows them to demonstrate their ability to use literacy and numeracy. This qualification was developed in conjunction with business leaders, and is the equivalent to half a GCSE at A*-C.

ASDAN Cope (Certificate in personal effectiveness) (Level 1 and 2)
We have a full-time programme of study for our level 1 students which is made up of a combination of ASDAN cope lessons, work experience, links with college and English and Maths skills. This course is individually tailored for each student.

GCSE
Students have the opportunity to participate in GCSE photography and some students choose to retake English or Maths GCSE examinations (although we do not currently run re-take classes).

Enrichment opportunities

Every year a team of our post 16 leaders visit our partner schools in Thailand and Gambia. Last year we built a garden for our Gambia school. Students returning comment on the way that these trips change their lives.

Every post 16 students has the opportunity to participate in sport at Hayesbrook, we have a basketball team and a football team. In the summer term we also have a cricket team. Students also play golf, participate in swimming. We are also very proud of our walking, cross country running and BMX champions!