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Hall Park AcademySixth Form Prospectus 2015
www.hallparkacademy.org.uk
The designated sta� leading and supporting
the Sixth Form are focused on helping you to
maximise your examination results and to improve
as a learner. They are also committed to helping
you to be aspirational in your career planning and
to aim as high as you can for your future.
The ethos of our Sixth Form is about hard work
combined with developing the motivation,
determination and resilience to succeed. You
will gain much from your time at Hall Park
Academy and in return we expect a high level of
commitment and endeavour from you as well as
maturity, independent learning and self-discipline.
We will help you reach your academic potential,
give you support and advice to follow courses
in Higher Education, and provide you with
opportunities to gain in self-confidence by being
involved in a whole range of enrichment and
extra-curricular activities.
Before you make your decision about where to
study next year, it is important that you make
an informed choice and take advice from your
teachers, parents and friends already studying
beyond Year 11. Teachers and support sta� will
always be prepared to discuss your choices and
answer any questions you may have. Do take
advantage of their help.
Hall Park Academy is sponsored by The Redhill
Academy Trust, an outstanding local school.
Andrew Burns is the Executive Principal of the
Trust and his vision is to provide outstanding
academies serving the communities of Redhill,
Carlton and Eastwood.
Hall Park Academy will provide you with an
exciting learning environment where you will feel
safe enough to take risks and be encouraged to
excel in everything you do. We would strongly urge
you to come and see us at our Open Evening or
during the school day. We look forward to seeing
you soon.
Stephanie Dyce
Headteacher,
Hall Park Academy
Thank you for showing an interest in the Sixth Form at Hall Park Academy and for taking time to read our Post 16 prospectus. Moving into Post 16 education is an important career step and we are committed to providing study programmes tailored to your individual needs and employment goals, whether they be university, a high end apprenticeship or sustainable employment.
The Sixth Form at Hall Park Academy
A warm welcome to
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The Sixth Form team consists of a Director of Post 16,
four designated Sixth Form Tutors and a Sixth Form
Administrator. The team will make sure that you are
challenged and well supported to enable you to not only
achieve excellent results, but to also grow into a person
who will successfully take their place in society. For the
majority of students this will mean continuing on to Higher
Education at university. We have many years of experience
guiding students successfully through the UCAS process.
We believe that there are five key areas required for success
in the Sixth Form:
• Attend fully and be punctual
• Be prepared and fully equipped for lessons
• Engage fully and participate in learning
• Review learning and close learning gaps ASAP
• Do extra work to get ahead!
Hall Park Academy Sixth Form also believes in ensuring that
students have opportunities to take part in enrichment and
extra-curricular activities that will widen their experiences
and help them to make a positive contribution to the
school and community. We have a committee of students
who work closely with the Sixth Form team in organising
enrichment activities, charity fundraising and social events.
We have very high expectations in terms of academic
rigour, attendance and attitude – and parents play a key
role in helping us work with students to achieve this. This
partnership is vital in our continuous strive for excellence
and ensures that students remain focused throughout
their studies.
If you require any further information, or would like a tour of
the Sixth Form, please do not hesitate to contact us via the
Sixth Form o�ice. I look forward to meeting you.
“We are extremely proud of our Sixth Form and work hard to ensure that all students achieve well and make aspirational choices about their futures in a friendly and welcoming environment.”
Welcome from the Director of Post 16
A message from the Head Boy & Girl
“Hello! We are the Head Boy and Girl at Hall Park Academy
Sixth Form. We are very honoured to have been elected to
this role, which includes working closely with Mr Caldwell
and the Sixth Form team in various events, both in and out
of school. We chose Hall Park Academy Sixth Form because
of the close professional relationships we developed with
the teaching sta� lower down the school.
We feel the sta� know us as individuals and are always
willing to give up their time to make
sure we get the best grades
possible. We also get lots of
support from the Sixth Form
team, particularly our tutors
who listen to us and
help us develop as
young adults.”
Hall Park Academy is centred on an ambition to
be the best and that applies to students and sta�.
Our students are supported by a dedicated Post
16 Study Centre and have access to specialist
teaching and learning facilities across the site,
including a fully stocked library and various
IT facilities.
Even more important than the physical resources
are the sta� who work here, all of whom are
passionate about giving you the advice and
support you need to achieve to your full potential.
Specialist resources and a lower than average
teacher to student ratio ensure that results are
good, enabling a considerable number of our
students to go on to university.
You will be treated as individuals in a more adult
learning environment and will be encouraged to
take more personal responsibility for your own
learning, development and progress.
You can choose from a range of AS, A2 and
Vocational subjects. Year 12 students tend to take
four subjects at AS level or one of the Vocational
courses and Year 13 students generally continue
with three of their chosen subjects into A2, the
usual minimum requirement for university entry.
With our positive, friendly and proactive approach
to Sixth Form life, Hall Park Academy o�ers the
perfect springboard to Higher Education, an
apprenticeship or employment.
Hall Park Academy invested over £50,000 redeveloping the Post 16 centre in 2013, creating new learning environments and specialist resources ready for the Spring of 2014.
Why come to Hall ParkAcademy Sixth Form?
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“The new facilities have been designed to rival the best of those that are available in nearby schools or colleges.”
– Gloria de Piero, MP for Ashfield
“I am now at Nottingham Trent studying Education Studies and Business Education and really appreciate all the hard work and support I got from the school to enable me to do this.” A recent email from Sarah, Y13 student in 2013
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Good attendance and punctuality are just as
important in the Sixth Form. A good attendance
record is an absolute requirement for continuing
with any course and to enter employment.
The Sixth Form Student Committee, alongside
elected student representatives, play a major role
in the life of the School. This dedicated team of
students meet regularly both as a group and with
senior sta� to discuss a range of day-to-day issues,
which contributes to the e�ective leadership and
management of the Sixth Form.
We take academic achievement and standards seriously. It means all students have to be prepared to make studying a priority. You will be joining a community of like-minded people who are determined to achieve the very best grades they can – and we will expect you to do the same.
High standards.High expectations.
We want our Sixth Form students to become
well-rounded, informed and confident individuals
who can function e�ectively within the immediate
and wider community. Such life skills are looked
favourably upon both by UCAS and employers,
enhancing any CV or personal reference written
by a member of sta�.
We o�er students the opportunity to take part
in various activities as part of their timetable
including Young Enterprise, the Duke of Edinburgh
scheme, the Extended Project Qualification,
National Citizen Service and courses in a modern
foreign language and art to select from. The
specific list of choices is available each September.
It is compulsory for all students who have not
achieved a C grade in either GCSE Maths or
GCSE English to retake these in Year 12 and if
necessary, again in Y13. This will involve additional
timetabled periods as required.
The enrichment programme will equip and
promote self confidence, reliability, cooperation
and leadership; skills fundamental to developing
competent and responsible citizens within
today’s society.
In addition to our academic and vocational courses, we o�er a range of enrichment activities within the Sixth Form and various other activities designed to support students in the lower school. These are organised each September.
Enrichment and extra-curricular activities
Post 16 subject list
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• Art
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Creative Writing
• Design Technology
• English Language & Literature
• French
• Geography
• History
• ICT
• Mathematics
• Media Studies
• Philosophy & Ethics
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Textiles
A Level
• Engineering
• Forensic Science
• Health & Social Care
• Music
• Performing Arts (incorporating Dance and Drama)
• Sport
BTEC Level 3
Alongside AS and A2 levels, the retake of GCSE English and GCSE Maths are also required to be studied
where students are yet to achieve a C grade in either.
In addition to these grades we will also expect a good attendance record and a positive attitude towards
learning. We also have general requirements to follow di�erent Pathways. All Pathways are two years
long. BTEC Level 2 qualifications count as one GCSE equivalent subject.
All students without a grade C in GCSE English and Maths will be required to follow a course that will
allow them to achieve it by the end of the two year course. There are also tutor periods and enrichment
activities in the timetable.
Entry requirements
Students following this pathway are required to take 4 AS levels in Year 12 and at least 3 A2 levels in
Year 13 enabling these students to progress onto university. You will need at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE
level including English and Maths. There will be an option to take the Extended Project Qualification for
students that are suited to its demands.
Pathway 1For students who achieve at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE including English & Maths
Students on this pathway take four AS level qualifications or three AS levels supplemented by a Level 3
BTEC qualification where appropriate. Students may progress to university or seek an apprenticeship or
employment at the end of their course.
Pathway 2for students who achieve at least 5 A*-C grades, mainly at GCSE with at leasta C in English
Students will follow Level 3 BTECs with a view to progressing to university, taking an apprenticeship or
going into employment a�er two years.
Pathway 3For students who achieve at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE and BTEC, preferably with a C in English
All subjects at Eastwood Sixth Form have individual entry requirements; this will usually be at least a C at GCSE or Level 2 BTEC pass in the chosen or related subject. Please see course details for individual details of grade requirements.
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Dear Parents,
I would like to warmly welcome you to Hall Park
Academy’s prospectus. Hall Park Academy will
be opened as an academy in September 2014,
sponsored by Redhill Academy Trust.
As Executive Principal of the Redhill Academy for
the past ten years I believe strongly that successful
schools have four key characteristics:
• High expectations of all students
• Valuing and celebrating academic
achievement
• Consistently good and focused teaching
• Widening students’ experiences through a
range of extra-curricular activities, including
sports, music and the performing arts
These four principles will guide the development
of Hall Park Academy as a part of The Redhill
Trust, for the coming years. Working with Hall
Park’s Headteacher, Stephanie Dyce, her senior
team and the whole school sta�, my priority will
be to support continued, rapid, but sustainable
improvement in all areas of the Academy. I firmly
believe that the next few years will be an exciting
and very successful time for Hall Park Academy
as it becomes the first choice school for all local
parents and students.
Andrew Burns
Executive Principal,
The Redhill Academy Trust
A letter from theRedhill Academy Trust
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If you are thinking of coming to Hall Park Academy Sixth Form from another school please contact Barry
Caldwell (Director of Sixth Form) to arrange a tour of the school and guidance with your application.
Please call the Sixth Form Administrator, Tara Hancock on 01773 786212 ext. 101 or email her at
[email protected] to make an appointment. You will also find an application form
on the school’s website in the Sixth Form section.
Once you have made your decision about what to study, fill in the application form and pass it/send it to:
Director of Post 16
Hall Park Academy
Mansfield Road
Eastwood
Nottingham
NG16 3EA
Thank you for reading this prospectus and we look forward to meeting and working with you.
The Sixth Form team
How to applyRead through the detailed information on specific courses in the separate course details. Take advice from your teachers and parents and bear in mind your predicted GCSE grades this year.
www.hallparkacademy.org.uk01773 786 212