Harris Academy Peckham Sixth Form Prospectus

SIXTH FORM

WELCOME OUR SIXTH FORM IS A HARD-WORKING, DEDICATED COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS.

We offer broad range of Academic and Vocational courses. They give students the abilities and qualifications they need to take their place in the adult world. Our Academic programme prepares students for the rigours of University life and our excellent vocational facilities give students invaluable ‘hands on’ experience.

Mrs Carol-Anne Alcock, Executive Principal

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE CHOOSING HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM Choosing the best place for your post 16 education can be challenging but we are here to help and support you every step of the way. When you apply to us we will support you by providing advice about going to University and possible future careers, helping to make sure that you have chosen the right place and the right courses for your goals.

We take time over our applications, encouraging you to visit us at an Open Evening and other events and then again more formally for a personal interview. Once you have been offered a place you will again be invited to visit for a taster day – helping to make sure that you have found the right place for you.

In this competitive world Harris Academy Peckham ensures that its students have the edge – we offer great teaching, excellent facilities and highly personalised support – everything you need to succeed and achieve.

We hope that you are excited by what you learn in this prospectus. Please do come along to one of our Open events if you would like to find out more or alternatively contact us directly to arrange a visit.

We very much look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our Academy.

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THE RACE TO THE FINISHING LINE HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM SIXTH FORM IS WHERE ADULT LIFE BEGINS AND WHERE YOU BEGIN TO TAKE THE FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL CAREER.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PATH Whatever study or career path you want to follow, we have the right choices for you.

Sixth Form Core – 2 years: Students on our Core Programme have a wide variety of options. You may choose to take up to 4 AS Levels, 2 Level 3 BTECs or a combination of both depending on your future ambitions and GCSE grades. We also offer City and Guilds qualifications in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Hairdressing and Beauty – leading you into rewarding careers straight out of school.

Sixth Form Foundation – 1 year: This programme is designed for students who are new arrivals from another country or who have missed their GCSE year through personal circumstances. In our foundation pathway students can opt from a selection of Level 2 BTECS (GCSE equivalents) and take GCSE Maths, English or ESOL where required.

Students who successfully complete this programme would then be eligible to apply for our Core Programme the following year.

We recognise that making the right subject choices can be difficult. If you apply to Harris Academy Peckham we will take the time to work with you to make the right decision.

We offer a highly personalised approach and can make bespoke programmes across subjects and qualification types to meet your needs.

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BEYOND THE CORE CURRICULUM In addition to your work towards the subjects you take, we want you to have a fun and fully-rounded experience of Sixth Form education. We offer many clubs, societies, trips and careers/subject specific enrichment throughout the academic year.

Each term all Sixth Form students will take part in an enrichment course of their choice. These are fully funded and designed to allow you to try something different, explore a passion or even just have some time to stay fit and healthy through participating in a sport.

Beyond interests and hobbies we also want you to develop your personal skills in communication, organization, co-operation and leadership. As Sixth Formers you will be role models to our younger students and will have the opportunity to work with and support them as part of our faculty structure.

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WE OFFER MANY CLUBS, SOCIETIES, TRIPS AND CAREERS/SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

RESOURCES AND FACILITIES A FIRST CLASS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE SUCCESS, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A HIGH QUALITY, WELL MAINTAINED AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED ENVIRONMENT. OUR SIXTH FORM PROVIDES THIS AND SO MUCH MORE.

OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE • Sixth Form only private study room, staffed from 8am to 6pm • 8 high specification science laboratories • Video editing and full multimedia AppleMac suite • Dance Studio • Fully Equipped Drama Studio and Theatre • All-weather sports pitch and newly refurbished gym • Extensive computer access throughout the Academy and high speed Wifi enabling students to study online anywhere in our building • Onsite Careers Advisor • Dedicated Sixth Form administration and Learning Support Team • A Business style environment – Business Suits not Uniform • Industry standard Motor Vehicle Workshop • Industry standard Hairdressing Salon and Beauty Therapy Suite (open to the public) • Industrial Catering Education Facilities

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HELP WHENEVER IT IS NEEDED Students in the Sixth Form are placed in tutor groups and given support for everything from their academic courses to interview techniques and filling in application forms. Tutors see their students every day and will often be the first port of call for help and advice for students and parents alike.

Students also have access to our onsite Careers Advisor through weekly open drop-in sessions and through dedicated skills and information sessions throughout their time at the Academy.

Every 6 weeks our tutors review and reflect on your progress with you. Where we find there are gaps in your knowledge or progress we will work to support you through guided study or extra sessions after school. We pride ourselves on knowing how all of our students are doing and take the time to support those who need that little bit extra in order to succeed.

Our students know that they can come to us at any time if they need help. Many of our students come back even after they have left school for advice and support. Our Sixth Form is a lively, friendly place but most of all it is a safe nurturing place where students feel, with our support, they can do whatever they want to do with their life after school.

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“TEACHERS GIVE US EXTRA LESSONS WHENEVER WE NEED THEM, AFTER SCHOOL, AT THE WEEKEND, EVEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS.�

STUDENT

RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENTS THE ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO STUDENT SUCCESS AND WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR BEST.

We place great emphasis on recognising and reporting on your progress and success, in everything that you do.

Students regularly receive awards for good progress and exceeding their target grades as well as celebrating personal successes and achievements outside of their subject area.

The Academy is committed to student success and will do whatever it takes to help you achieve your best. Thanks to our tracking systems students will always know where they are and what they have to do in order to progress to the next stage.

We will always set you challenging targets and push you to exceed them. When you are finding things difficult we will support you and give you extra help to ensure that you reach your goals.

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APPLICATIONS AND ADVICE HOW DO I APPLY? Please complete the enclosed application form and return to Harris Academy Peckham, 112 Peckham Rd, London SE15 5DZ. You may also download a copy from the Post 16 section of our website and submit your application by email to post16info@harrispeckham.org.uk

WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE YOUR OPEN EVENING? We know that visiting a school is an important part of your decision making process. If you were unable to attend our Open Evening please get in touch to arrange an alternative time to visit via email to post16info@harrispeckham.org.uk or by phone 0207 703 4417.

WHAT SUBJECTS DO YOU OFFER? We always work to meet the needs of our applicants and so the subjects that we offer will often change from year to year. We offer City and Guilds qualifications in Hairdressing, Beauty and Motor Vehicle Maintenance. We also offer Level 2 BTECs in Business Studies, ICT, Sport and Science and Level 3 BTECs in Business Studies, ICT, Hospitality and Catering, Health and Social Care, Sport, Performing Arts, Music and Science. We offer a wide variety of traditional A Levels including Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Religion and Philosophy, History, Geography, Art and Design, English, Sociology, Product Design, Creative Writing, Theatre Studies, Government and Politics, Media Studies, Economics and Accounting. In addition we offer GCSE Maths and English re-sits, ESOL Entry Level 2 and Functional Skills.

HOW SHOULD I CHOOSE MY SUBJECTS?

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The best thing to do is to come and visit us and talk to one of our experienced staff. Please do get in touch via email to post16info@harrispeckham.org.uk or by phone 0207 703 4417 to find out more or to make an appointment. Whatever subject you choose you can expect first class teaching, excellent facilities, high quality advice and dedicated tutorial support to help you achieve your goals.

WHAT DO I DO IF I AM NOT SURE WHAT MY PREDICTED GRADES ARE? Ask your school for your most recent report and use the grades from there. Once we receive your application we will contact your school for a reference and any additional information that we require.

WHAT KINDS OF STUDENTS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? We are looking for young men and women with aptitude, enthusiasm, intelligence and drive to make the most of every opportunity, every day.

HARRIS FEDERATION Our Academy is sponsored by the Harris Federation, a not-for-profit charity with almost 25 years of experience in running schools. The Federation runs a family of Primary and Secondary Academies in and around London.

The Harris Federation has an exceptional track record, with academic progress outpacing the national average by 3 or 4 times each year and more than three quarters of its Secondary Academies so far judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted – this is unmatched by any other education body.

The work of the Federation is made possible through the generous financial support of Lord Harris of Peckham and his family, and is brought to life by a team of excellent teachers and leaders.

You can follow the Harris Federation on Twitter: @HarrisFed.

FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE The Harris Federation is a London charity with more than twenty years of experience in education. Our Academies have an excellent track record in preparing Sixth Form students for the best Universities and careers.

Harris Academy Peckham has established itself as a highly enterprising and very successful member of our group. What makes it so successful? Students who enjoy learning and being part of a vibrant Sixth Form.

Teachers and support staff who are genuinely ambitious for every student and a senior leadership team that consistently sets standards of excellence.

If your son or daughter wants to study in a Sixth Form with drive and ambition, then I hope you will attend the Open Evening to find out more.

FROM THE SPONSOR As an employer and a father I strongly believe that a good education is the best start in life that you can give a child. Harris Academy Peckham will promote hard work, curiosity of mind, integrity and ambition. It will work tirelessly, in partnership with the other Harris Academies, to ensure the greatest success for every student, regardless of their ability or aptitude.

I hope you will come along to our Open Evening to see for yourself the difference the Academy is making.

Lord Harris of Peckham

Sir Daniel Moynihan Ed.D, M.A., B.Sc. (Econ) Chief Executive of the Harris Federation

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112 Peckham Road, London SE15 5DZ T: 020 7703 4417 F: 020 7703 4305 Email: post16info@harrispeckham.org.uk www.harrispeckham.org.uk