LPGS Sixth Form Prospectus

Today’s learners, tomorrow’s leaders

LPGS Sixth Form (co-educational)

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Empowering students to become confident, creative individuals The level of teaching and the organisation at LPGS Sixth Form is second to none: my son has loved every minute of Year 12 and is certainly looking forward to Year 13.

Parent In accordance with our slogan ‘unlocking potential through empowerment’, a combination of strong teaching and empowering relationships equips our students for the brightest possible futures.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional pastoral care. LPGS is a Rights Respecting School. In addition to academic success, we will help you develop as confident, creative individuals and leaders, able to contribute to the community and the wider world.

We want you to be able to make an informed, sensible decision about your next step, whether it be towards A Levels that will give you entry to university or into vocational courses that will be a stepping stone to employment. If you need any help with these decisions you are welcome to contact a member of the Sixth Form Team.

Our Sixth Form is vibrant, diverse, successful and growing.

About three quarters of students from Year 11 choose to stay on because they’ve discovered that our supportive staff and friendly atmosphere combine with challenging expectations and high standards to guarantee future success. We also welcome many students from other schools. As they will tell you in their own words, they are convinced that they have made the best choice.

Dr. Anne Hudson Headteacher

Core Beliefs • • • •

Respect for the individual Pursuit of excellence Equality of opportunity Contributing to the community

LPGS Sixth Form provides a thrilling and vibrant environment from which students and teachers can work together for success.

Student

Opportunities and expectations As a student here you can expect: • a large Sixth Form community (over 500) • a wide range of courses: A Level !TE" Level 3 O"R -ational "ertiƼcate Level 2 "ity Guilds "ertiƼcate in Administration • excellent academic teaching and expectations pass rate at A Level and over half of all grades at A and ! • access to the LPGS "areers Academy. This provision is unique to LPGS and provides speciƼc advice including one to one support and guidance backed up with seminars careers days contact with employers and practice at interview skills • a pleasant learning environment with an excellent library and dedicated Sixth Form base • a balance of supervised and individual study time • a structured tutorial programme including regular academic monitoring target setting by tutors and senior staƤ and peer mentoring for those who require support in speciƼc areas of study • daily contact with your Form Tutor who will be on hand to oƤer advice on all aspects of academic and non academic achievement including the preparation and early completion of university applications • regular reports to parents • careful preparation for Higher Education applications and interviews including Oxbridge • a broad range of enrichment opportunities • opportunities to take responsibility in the wider life of the school

Sixth Form "ourses Two Year A Levels; These require a general G"SE results proĆĽle of !!!!""" or better. ,ost subIects stipulate their own G"SE grade requirements. To study A Levels you must meet both the general and speciĆĽc G"SE criteria.

The -ational "ertiƼcate in !usiness Administration (Level 2) is designed for those who aim to Ƽnd a career in oƧce work. All components lead to nationally recognised vocational qualiƼcations. This "ertiƼcate is equivalent in breadth and depth to (A ") G"SEs.

!TE" Level3 These require a minimum of 5 grade "s preferably including both a grade " in English and ,aths.

If you have not achieved " in English and or ,aths these subIects are available as taught resits.

One Two Year "ertiĆĽcate in !usiness Administration These do not require high G"SE grades.

We use predicted G"SE grades to Iudge the suitability of your proposed courses as well as 0"A score.

The good teaching observed in the Sixth Form was characterised by expert subIect knowledge a high level of intellectual challenge and positive Ofsted relationships between teachers and students.

"ourses (Availability may vary according to take-up) Fine Art

Physical Education

Photography

Physics

!iology

Psychology

!usiness Studies

Religious Studies

"hemistry

Sociology

"omputing

Spanish

Dance

Travel and Tourism

Design Technology Ŕ Food Design Technology ŔTextiles

G"SE (1 year):

Drama and Theatre Studies

English G"SE

Economics

,athematics G"SE

English Literature English Language and Literature

"ertiƥcate in !usiness

Film Studies

Administration (1-2 years)

French

Including text processing

Geography

ƥle management business

German

communications background to

Government Politics

business and oƧce procedures

History

work experience.

Law ,athematics (Decision)

!TE" -ational "ertiƥcate and

,athematics (Statistics)

-ational Diploma (Level 3)

,athematics (,echanics)

Art Design (TripleAward)

,athematics (Further)

!usiness

,edia Studies

Dance

,usic

Applied Science

Students are very positive about the good quality of advice across a range of both career and education options. They are particularly appreciative of the guidance they receive to complete the application process for university entry.

Enrichment activities A continually evolving range of volunteering opportunities including:

Dance productions Debating Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Awards Football – girls and boys Human Rights LAMDA Mandarin Maths support in primary schools (individual) Maths support in primary schools (group) Mock Trials Multi-Sports Music productions Netball Peer Mentoring Primary School support Work Experience Future Learn Courses Young Enterprise Other vocational placements may be negotiated.

Why you should Ioin n PGS our Sixth Form at LPGS Joseph Button School Captain; Head Boy !ack in early 2015 I had my interview with LPGS about Ioining the Sixth Form. I was surprised with how organised the system was: Prefects on the door helping people or answering questions a waiting room and even tea and coƤee served to teachers. Fifteen months later and now I’m one of the prefects. Since last year I’ve come a long way and gone from a not so good school to this one and the only problem with being here is that I’m already halfway through my time here. The teachers here know what they are doing and they will support you through A Levels 100%.

Chloé Kibblewhite School Captain; Head Girl Having been a student at LPGS since Year I have been provided with so many opportunities. The various extra-curricular activities on oƤer make school life enIoyable and rewarding with the choice to be involved in as much or as little as you would like to. Likewise the possibilities for enrichment are endless but overall the welcoming Sixth Form environment enables all students to have an enIoyable experience here at Langley Park School for Girls. The teachers are both understanding and approachable with a genuine interest in their subIect.

Jaquarn Nelson Vice Captain ‘Self-motivational’ ‘rights respecting’ and ‘home’ are a few words that come to mind when referring to LPGS; as an external student who entered an environment unknown to me I soon felt at home with friendly staƤ and students. As 5ice "aptain I can assure you that LPGS will set an aim to help you be the ‘best you’ that you can be as such I take pride in upholding my position in the Senior Prefect Team.

Amy Tomlinson Vice Captain LPGS is a supportive learning environment which encourages both the academic and personal growth of their students. LPGS is very good with the amount of help teachers are willing to give their students whether it be through email or in person.

There is a community environment and general acceptance of others from the students as well as opportunities to engage with diƤerent people outside of your subIect choices.

Nicole Duvwiama Vice Captain I honestly adore Langley it is the best school and although it sounds very clichéd for me there is a true meaning.

Prior to being a LPGS student I struggled to see myself as a person who could even be considered for a leadership role moreover inspire people. To my surprise it was the school that inspired me the staƤ and in particular the students. The environment is one where you feel at ease comfortable but also one which will constantly inspire you to be the best possible version of yourself.

Adam Noble Charity Team Leader LPGS has played a key part in my education and wellbeing for the past academic year. There are many reasons that have led me to enIoy my time at the school from the staƤ that have assisted me so well in my learning to the people I have become friends with. The LPGS community is incredibly welcoming. The school made it easy for me to meet new people and integrate with ease beneƥting not only my education but also my overall well-being. .

Molly Barron School Environment Team Leader I have been at this school since Year 7 and the amount of opportunity available is endless.

There is the possibility for you to pursue an interest in something completely unrelated to your subIects Iust for fun through the many extra-curricular activities on oƤer and Sixth Form Enrichment.

There is also the opportunity to take on a greater role of responsibility within the school by applying to become a prefect. The teachers here are some of the loveliest people imaginable and they are always prepared to take the time to help you if you are struggling with anything.

Sophie Byrne Wellbeing Team Leader I’ve been at LPGS since Year 7 and it’s such a supportive friendly place Ŕ I’m really glad I stayed for Sixth Form. Even though it’s a big step up from secondary school it’s deƥnitely better. You can talk to anyone and after starting Year 12 at LPGS there are so many opportunities including enrichment Duke of Edinburgh clubs and becoming a prefect. All the departments oƤer revision sessions and the teachers are always willing to help so if you’re ever struggling you can get extra support really easily. The food is really nice too!

All information was correct at the time of going to press but changes may occur during the year to which the brochure refers or subsequent years.

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