ARDEN SIXTH FORM S U STATIONERS’ CROWN WOODS ACADEMY T C E P S O R P Welcome Dear Sixth Form Student, I am delighted that you are considering joining our Sixth Form and becoming or remaining part of Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy. As a member of Arden, our Sixth Form Community, we look forward to developing your skills and talents as staff guide you through the next stage of your education. Our Academy, sponsored by the Stationers’ Company, is part of the Leigh Academies Trust, and these connections provide you with unrivalled opportunities to make connections with industry and City of London institutions which will put you at a distinct advantage in an increasingly competitive world and enable you to secure your university place, apprenticeship and employment. Our Sixth Form provides a broad and balanced curriculum and a wealth of opportunities to help you decide which career path is right for you. We recognise that this can be a daunting prospect but our team of dedicated staff are always on hand to provide information, advice and Y S guidance. As a student in Arden you will benefit from a challenging MU DECT and personalised curriculum tailored to your needs and interests. Your AE DS ACPROSP cduigrirtiaclu elunmvi rwoinllm been dt ethlivaet reendc oeuffreacgtievse layc tthivreo uagnhd oinudtestpaennddinegn tt eleaacrhniningg inan ad WOOORM student participation. You are taught in small groups by subject specialists WN H F who are able to share their expertise and passion for their subject. OXT ONERS’ CRARDEN SI AyOosuu yr t oocuo e mmnsmautiurtemre te hinnattto yt ooy oud uaenrvege slmoupeccinne gasn s‘ftduh lwe a onwmdh eorenlea, d wpyee f rolsoroo tnkh’ e fao nlrsewox atmr sdet aatgone sw otohfr ayktoi nwugre lw iwvietihlsl. ATI equip you with essential life-skills such as managing personal finances, cookery, T S health and wellbeing. You are expected to be role models, ambassadors and leaders of our Academy community and will have access to an extensive range of leadership, enrichment and extra-curricular activities to enhance university, apprenticeship and job applications. We have high aspirations for all our students and fully expect that the majority of you will want to progress to top Universities and colleges across the country. By choosing our Sixth Form, you can be confident that you’ve made a great decision because at Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy, helping students achieve their dreams is not only a privilege, but our number one priority Yours sincerely David Millar – Executive Principal Dear Sixth Form Student, On behalf of the students, staff and governors I welcome you to Arden Sixth Form and invite you to be part of our future success. Arden Sixth Form is a Post 16 school and is part of Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy. In Arden you will find a thriving, energetic and friendly community where pupils achieve excellent results in both academic and vocational courses. It provides a caring and supportive environment where every individual matters. Here at Arden we recognise that a 21st century education needs to prepare young people for a fast moving, global economy. Along with ensuring students fulfil and exceed their academic potential, we also endeavour to develop their transferable, inter-personal skills which hold great weight in the world of work. In order to make this a reality we offer a wide range of enrichment activities and leadership opportunities along with bespoke careers information, advice and guidance. The Stationers’ Company sponsorship has helped us build invaluable links with the City of London, which in turn helps students build links with industry themselves. The Stationers’ Business Mentoring Scheme allows students a vast array of opportunities that include mentoring and work placement to mention just a few. Our excellent results are just one of many reasons why you should consider joining us. However, Arden is about so much more than results. We want students to: • enjoy their learning and the whole sixth form experience; • develop a ‘growth mind-set’ and an intellectual curiosity beyond the classroom; • build resilience, confidence and independence; • make a positive impact on their own communities; • and progress to the university, apprenticeship or career of their choice. We will work very hard with students and parents to help achieve these aims and ensure students have both an enjoyable and successful time at Arden Sixth Form. The dedication of staff to ensure that every student succeeds in all aspect of their academic life is a key ingredient in Arden’s success. In line with the ‘human scale’ ethos of the academy you will notice a supportive, collegiate warmth within Arden. Help is always at hand, no matter the problem or concern, not only from your tutor, whom you will see on a daily basis, but also from members of the leadership team and support staff. Our prospectus will give you details of the extensive range of academic and vocational courses on offer. The curriculum offer is broad, balanced and flexible which enables a mixture of these courses to be taken. Teaching is regularly monitored to ensure you receive the best learning experience possible. This, added to our outstanding facilities, will hopefully help you decide that Arden sixth form is the right place for you. At Arden students have access to contemporary, purpose-built facilities, which include: well-resourced private study areas, IT facilities, lecture theatres and social areas. The environment is designed to meet the needs of all students offering a friendly, diverse and welcoming atmosphere for up to 450 students. Should you wish to apply to Arden Sixth Form and become part of our future success; the application form can be found on our website. Mr. N. Doyle Head of Arden Sixth Form 1 The Stationers’ Company Connecting young people to the media industry Founded in 1403, the Stationers’ Company is the City of London Livery Company for the media industry. The majority of our 850 members are senior executives in the industry, which covers paper, packaging, printing, publishing, newspapers, office products, broadcasting and digital media. Meeting at Stationers’ Hall, close to St Paul’s Cathedral, we host a series of events that bring together the major players in our industries so that they can enjoy each other’s company, learn from one another, swap ideas and together develop strategies for the future. In common with all Livery Companies, we have a long and distinguished history of charitable activities, the most important of which is support for education. Our work in education ranges from the sponsorship of Saturday Schools, which aim to improve basic literacy and numeracy skills, to the provision of a number of postgraduate bursaries, which are focused on vocational courses in the media industry. Our first secondary school, now sadly closed, was founded in Fleet Street in 1858 and we are delighted to sponsor the Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy. Our focus will be on connecting students at the school with the media industry and helping them prepare for careers within it. Through the provision of resources and professional expertise, we aim to provide Y S students with: MU DECT AE • An excellent digital media curriculum DS ACPROSP • Mentors WOOORM • Career advice and company visits WN H F • Work experience, internships and OXT job opportunities ONERS’ CRARDEN SI • Sinu tphpeo lreta tdoe Lrsehigiph aAncda ddeirmecietiso nTr oufs t TI the school A T S The media industry makes a huge contribution to life in our country, not just in its substantial contribution to the UK economy but also in the vital role that it plays in communicating ideas and fostering debate, both of which are vital to a modern democracy. By supporting education that specialises in digital media, the Company aims to promote responsible digital citizenship, widen access to knowledge and maximise job opportunities. 2 Destinations On completion of your studies, you could follow in the footsteps of our alumni who went on to study… University of Kent University of Guildford Anglia Ruskin International Business Electronic Music Production Film Studies with a year in industry Apprenticeship with Mercedes Greenwich Community College Manchester University Access to Social Work Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience Camberwell College of Arts University of Bath University of Exeter Mathematics Politics and Arabic Accounting Apprenticeship Nursery Nurse Apprenticeship St. George’s London University of Warwick Biomedical Science Mechanical Engineering Project Management Apprenticeship Kings College London University of Surrey Nursing Studies with registration IT Apprenticeship English Literature with Creative Writing as a nurse Brunel University Camberwell College of Arts University of Cumbria Sports, Health & Exercise Studies Primary Education with QTS University of Bath DeMontford University University of Surrey Mathematics Footwear Design Civil Engineering Apprenticeship with Mercedes University of Sheffield Loughborough University Project Management Apprenticeship Orthoptics Accounting & Finance Management University of Westminster UCL The University or Warwick Law Pharmacy Chemistry Middlesex University Queen Mary’s London Child Nursing Psychology University of Leicester Aerospace Engineering 3 Enrichment and Well-being Programme We have an exciting enrichment programme that is designed to support and enhance independent learning and critical thinking through a range of activities. It is built into the timetable and is a mandatory entitlement for all learners. The programme consists of: • One-to one tutorials • Group tutorials • A level General Studies curriculum and qualification • Mastering study skills through the University of Greenwich S4IL Programme • Lectures from exciting guest speakers • Themed activities such as Charity days, Careers and UCAS Day, Black History and Remembrance Week, Drugs awareness and many more. There are a variety of exciting trips available across the Sixth Form, including to New York, as well as through individual subject areas. We also have state of the art sports and music facilities for Y S DEMCTU students to use. AE DS ACPROSP Stationers’ Crown Woods OM WOOR Academy Business Mentoring WN H F OXT The Academy runs a business mentoring scheme with pupils ONERS’ CRARDEN SI awintoc brreko atvhsies Ki taSss 4ap nairdna dtci oaKnrSe a5en.r d sP aaudmpviblisci tebio. eTnnh eaenfi tad if mrpor moofv iitndhdeei vasiccdchueeasmls m eto eis e ttoin g s, TI TA high profile businesses. S Student Leadership and Representation We expect our learners to be active participants and leaders in their own right. We have several opportunities for you to voice your opinions and to make a difference. There is an Arden Council which comprises of a council President, Vice- president, Treasurer, Secretary, Events Secretary, Fundraising Camps International Secretary and Tutor Group representatives. There are also other leadership groups such as the Web Page and Marketing Committee or the Arden Ambassadors who work with Key stage 4 students on transition to Post 16 education. If you have an idea about a role you are interested in taking on or setting up, we would love to hear from you! 4 Care Guidance and Support Independent Learning Centre (ILC) The ILC in Arden is an area where all learners of Post 16 can work on their assignments and revision as part of their independent learning. There is support, guidance and communication from a member of staff who oversees the ILC each day so that each learner can progress in their learning and organize their work effectively. You can also get support in writing CV’s and guidance to help complete university application forms or to find work placements in various subject areas. There are 22 computers available for learners to access, a range of text books covering A’ level subjects as well as BTEC vocational courses and daily newspapers to read. There is also a range of university prospectus’ to refer to and guidance about making the right choices for your future. Every September there is an induction to the ILC. There are also computers and study areas on each floor available outside the ILC opening hours. Higher or Further Education Our aim is for you to make an informed decision about your next step after graduating from Arden Post-16. We have a structured programme of support for helping you choose the right course and the right university. This includes on-going help in completing your UCAS application, preparation and support for applying to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities, organising university visits and Taster Days. We also run a Higher Education Week which involves a Careers Fayre, talks on student finance, a session for parents on understanding the UCAS process, sessions by University Tutors and alternative pathways to going to university. Work Placements Due to the high demand and success of our BTEC course we have a dedicated placement officer to support students in finding suitable work placements to support their learning on the BTEC courses which includes German Exchange Apprenticeships We are very successful in finding apprenticeships for our students who want to enter the world of work in everything from Land based Management and Horticulture to Plumbing or the Fire Service. 5 Care Guidance and Support Careers Our students should expect to take part in: • Mentoring schemes At Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy we prioritise the future of • Speakers from the World of Work our young people, and careers education and guidance is vital. • Employer Career Talks Students are supported to make successful transitions when • Workplace visits and quality work experience placements they leave the school whether into jobs, apprenticeships, Sixth • Work ‘taster” events Form and from Sixth Form to university. SCWA’s exceptional • Careers fairs and career networking events commitment as been recognized and the Academy has now • Access to creative online resources and received the Investors in Career status. labour market intelligence At the Academy we allow our students to experience careers • Access to open days at higher education institutions education and guidance in a progressive way, with emphasis on the Students can contact our Careers Advisor by e-mail at any stage points where your child will be making important decision at Year either with a question or to request a guidance interview, 9, Year 11 and Sixth Form. Careers Education and guidance is the [email protected] responsibility of all staff. We have a specialist Adviser who works EAL Support in Arden College with our students. Students will have a guidance interview at Year 9 and Year 11 and can request advice at Sixth Form, where not only is Students who speak English as a ‘Second Language’ may receive assistance into university given but also to higher apprenticeships. extra support from the EAL department. Students will be identified and asked to take some tests to assess their levels in English. We MY US The Academy has an excellent employer and university network will look at their speaking, reading and writing skills in English and DECT both locally and nationally. Employers support our Career Days their Heritage Language. Students can request help with English DS ACAPROSPE athneds eo ffaerer v0is2i,t sL aainndg wOo’Rrko euxrkpee, rBieanilcye G oaprpnoerr,t uBnairtcielasy. sE Bxaamnkp,l eUsK o f aton dta skuep Epxoarmt ws i(tGh CthSeEir acnodlle AgSe/ wAo2)r kin. S tthuedire nHtes raitraeg aels Loa enngcuoaugrea,g ed OM Power Networks, The Brokerage, Royal Borough of Greenwich, WOOR and Thames Tideway Tunnels. More recently with the Stationers’ including French, Spanish, Turkish, Dutch, German, Punjabi, WN H F Company we are increasing such and opportunities. Japanese, Chinese plus many more! OXT ONERS’ CRARDEN SI VTWhioeso Vidoissn ioA nIc maImdpepmaaiyrimr pmeronetv iSndpetes cU Piaonlissittt 1R6e sstouudrecnet ast w Sittaht imonaetersr’i aClsr oawndn ATI in class support according to need, whether it be Braille or tactile, T S large or modified print. All the VISR staff are trained and experienced in working with a wide variety of different students’ needs. Our students study vocational and academic courses based on their Key Stage 4 results and interests. Ultimately, they go on to further education, university or employment. The Arden staff always provide excellent teaching and pastoral support demonstrating inclusion at its best. Special Educational Needs Students with Special Educational Needs are actively supported with their studies within Arden and highly effective SEN department. They are also mentored by University Ambassadors to encourage them to continue with Further or Higher Education if they so desire. 6 7 Application Process Applications accepted from 1st November 2016 – 31st January 2017 . Please return your completed application as soon as possible after 1st November 2016 to have the widest possible choice of courses. Courses fill up fast and allocation is on a first come first served basis. Your interview date will be sent to you within 30 days of us receiving your application. Once you have completed your interview, offers will be made subject to both availability of places on a course and references. Application forms can be downloaded from www.scwa.org.uk follow link to Arden. Y S MU DECT AE DS ACPROSP OM WOOR WN H F OXT ONERS’ CRARDEN SI TI A T S 8