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PROSPECTUS 2020/2021 @OGAPost16 @OGAPost16
POST 16 PROSPECTUS 2020/2021
Welcome to Post 16�������������������������������� 4 - 5 THE COURSES
Innovative Leadership����������������������������������6 ENGLISH��������������������������������������������� 32 - 35
Post 16 Admissions���������������������������������������7 MATHS������������������������������������������������ 36 - 40
How We Support You��������������������������� 8 - 13 SCIENCE��������������������������������������������� 41 - 44
Experiences and Enrichments�����������14 - 15 HUMANITIES�������������������������������������� 45 - 47
Teaching and Learning������������������������������ 16 LANGUAGES���������������������������������������������� 48
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Outstanding PraiseNUMBERING TO
from Ofsted�������������� 17 BE UPDATED
SOCIAL LAST
SCIENCE������������������������������ 49 - 53
The Curriculum������������������������������������������ 18 CULTURE AND SOCIETY������������������ 54 - 56
Our Aspirations for You����������������������������� 19 IT���������������������������������������������������������� 57 - 58
Guidance���������������������������������������������������� 20 PE��������������������������������������������������������� 59 - 60
Why Choose OGA Post 16������������������������ 21 ART������������������������������������������������������ 61 - 62
Bursary�������������������������������������������������������� 22 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY���������������� 63 - 64
Your Commitment to Us���������������������������� 23 PERFORMING ARTS�������������������������� 65 - 68
Facilities������������������������������������������������24 - 25 Timetable for Applications����������������������� 69
Where do Students Go?���������������������26 - 27
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WELCOME TO
POST 16
“A Community of Excellence”
This vision encompasses what we’re all about in Post 16 at Outwood Grange Academy. The purpose of
Post 16 education is to provide students with the knowledge, support and life-skills needed to achieve
their post 18 aspirations. The time spent in Post 16 is where students formulate their life-long ambitions
and therefore the teaching and learning, personalised support and experiences we offer students is first
class and ensures every student, regardless of background, enjoys an exceptional education therefore
possessing real life chances by the time they leave Post 16.
EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS! drive for Post 16 at Outwood Grange and through effective
Our outstanding results speak for themselves: in addition to support and personalised advice and guidance, we provide
our 100% pass rate, the points that students gain through their students with the platform they need for their future. Our
courses means that, on average, students leave with grades moral purpose of improving the life chances of students was
BBC in three qualifications. Our determination for excellence an aspect that Ofsted noted in their report:
ensured that nearly a quarter of students achieved 9-8 grades
“The overwhelming majority of students are successful in
helping 87% of students achieve their top university choice.
going on to education, employment or training after they
leave the Academy.” Ofsted 2012
OUTSTANDING PROGRESSION!
We are extremely proud of the 0% NEET (not in education,
Our journey to become a world-class institution continues
employment and training) figure which is a year on year
and you can be assured that the quality of teaching, learning,
trend. This national measure evidences that we are able
support and safety at the Outwood Grange Post 16 Centre is
to successfully place all students after leaving the Post 16
one of the best on a local, regional and national scale.
Centre into further study at either universities, colleges or into
employment. Last year all students who wanted to progress to
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS!
university did so and over the past three years this percentage
Regardless of their starting point, we ensure that all students
fluctuates between 70-90% depending on student aspirations.
achieve and are given the best possible chances of reaching
We are extremely proud that 11% of our students have
their goals. We hope that you take up this opportunity to
accepted a place onto higher or degree level apprenticeships.
shape your future with us at Outwood Grange Academy
The percentage of students accepting places from the
Post 16!
prestigious Russell Group universities was 30% in 2018, twice
the national average!
OUTSTANDING by OFSTED!
Ofsted championed the success and achievement of all
students that attend Outwood Grange, including the Post
16 Centre, when they reported, “students’ achievement is
outstanding”. However we are exceptionally proud of the
statement that was made in the report about Post 16:
“The sixth form is outstanding. Students of all abilities are
admitted and all groups make rapid progress through courses
well suited to their needs and aspirations.” Ofsted 2012
Supporting students in achieving their aspirations is the
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INNOVATIVE POST 16
LEADERSHIP ADMISSIONS
The vision for all schools across the Outwood Grange Family of Schools is ‘Students First: Raising Admission to Post 16 at Outwood Grange Academy follows the Outwood Grange Family of Schools
standards. Transforming lives.’ The strategic vision for Post 16 at Outwood Grange Academy is wholly in Admissions policy which can be accessed on the Academy website - www.grange.outwood.com
line with this statement and every decision that is made focusses upon student outcomes. The leadership
of Post 16 is led by the Director of Post 16, Mrs Lauren Knowles, under the supervision and guidance of
the Principal, Mr Brian Kelly. In summary, the policy has one entry requirement: The proposed curriculum for the academic year will be made
‘A willingness to learn’. Students transferring into Post 16 available to applicants during the interview process. However,
who have studied at Outwood Grange Academy in Year 11 the viability and distribution of all courses will depend upon
must satisfy this entry requirement in their Praising Stars© student numbers and available resources - final decisions
We are dedicated to fulfilling this moral purpose by engaging
report at the time of interview. A ‘willingness to learn’ will may not be made until enrolment. We hope to have Year 12
and collaborating with other schools to help improve the life-
be determined from an applicant’s Praising Stars© report blocks finalised by the end of April whilst we don’t anticipate
chances of all young people. We recognise that collaboration
as being all E3s or better and at least 90% attendance with a change from that point, we reserve the right to make a final
is the key to driving standards up towards becoming ‘world
no unauthorised absence. A conditional offer is made with decision about course viability and allocation of resources
class’ and therefore the Director of Post 16 meets regularly
the understanding that this level of effort/attendance is in September. Outwood Grange Academy is a full time
with other leaders in Post 16, both within the Family of Schools
maintained or with specific action points for improvement education provider and, under the Raising of the Participation
and the Local Authority.
being issued to students who may not have met this standard, Age introduced in 2013, the minimum hours a student must
but have shown themselves to be willing to improve. study to be classed as being in ‘full time education’ is 600
Furthermore, the Post 16 Centre has strong links with
learning hours. For Year 12 students, this equates to them
Outwood Institute of Education which provides staff across
All external applicants will be subject to appropriate opting for 4 courses.
the Academy with high quality professional development
references from their respective schools.
to ensure that leadership and teaching and learning is
The Academy reserves the right to exceed the stated capacity
outstanding. The Institute currently has 83 alliance members
The capacity for Post 16 at Outwood Grange Academy is 420 where a student’s curriculum needs can be met without
and strategic partners, and is host to 9 National Leaders in
students, with 20 places ‘ring fenced’ for external applicants, additional curriculum or staffing costs.
Education to create a network in which outstanding practice is
however where capacity is not exceeded, the number of
shared and staff are given access to world class professional
external places offered can exceed this value. Over the years,
development, which helps to ensure that every child receives
the number of external places offered has never
the best education.
been restricted.
“Leadership & management are outstanding. They are
characterised by a very ambitious drive for excellence centred
on the Academy’s motto; Students First” Ofsted 2012
Students First
Raising standards and transforming lives
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Learning Manager Praising Stars©
HOW WE A student’s time in Post 16 can be extremely demanding and
students need someone to help in supporting, guiding and
tracking their progress. At the Post 16 Centre each year group
Praising Stars© is a core element of Outwood Grange
Academy and it ensures that there is a consistent and regular
identification of and intervention for students. Six times a
SUPPORT YOU has a dedicated ‘Learning Manager’. This is a non-teaching
member of staff who is completely dedicated to the pastoral
care and well-being of students in Post 16. They act as the first
year, individual teaching staff, Heads of Departments, Post 16
Mentors, Learning Managers and the Senior Leadership Team
collaboratively review the progress of each individual student
Support, care and guidance is the bedrock upon which the outstanding results at Outwood Grange port of call for both parents/carers and students regarding towards meeting their targets and learning goals. Following
Academy are achieved. In our last Ofsted report, the inspectors found that ‘the inspirational leadership’ progress, attainment and behaviour. In addition to monitoring the Praising Stars© report, all students have a one-to-one
student progress and well-being in lessons, the Learning meeting with their Post 16 Mentor to review and set goals for
of Key Stage 5 led to ‘rigorous evaluation of teaching, sharp analysis of students’ progress and effective
Management team analyse student progress data six times improvement.
intervention strategies to keep students on track for success’. each year to assess whether students are on track.
They also work very closely with all teaching staff to help
Our Pledge provide effective and swift intervention to get students back Learning Support
The Outwood Grange Post 16 Centre is committed in Post 16 Support Network on track as soon as possible. All teaching and support staff at Outwood Grange are trained
supporting its students in achieving their full potential, in supporting learners with additional learning needs and
both in terms of qualifications and their future opportunities. we have specialist leaders who have expertise in supporting
We therefore pledge that we will: Post 16 Mentor students with: autistic spectrum disorders, visual impairment,
• care for your son/daughter’s safety and happiness Principal All students have a dedicated Post 16 Mentor. This mentor hearing impairments, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, mobility
• support your son/daughter to achieve their full potential Mr Kelly delivers the Post 18 Planning Programme and will closely difficulties and other learning difficulties. Support for students
monitor achievement and attendance. Students will have can be in the form of one-to-one support in and out of the
• provide a balanced curriculum and meet the individual
contact with their mentor everyday of the week for 15 minutes classroom, adjustments by teaching staff and appropriate
needs of your son/daughter
Director of Post 16 and an hour session each Friday. The Post 16 Mentor will technologies to enhance learning.
• achieve high standards of work and behaviour through Mrs Knowles support students with all applications for higher education,
building positive relationships and developing a sense of further training or employment and the relationship that is Please can we ask that any additional needs of students are
responsibility built between the mentor and student creates outstanding declared at the start of the course so that the Academy can
• keep you informed about general Academy matters and Post 16 Learning Manager references for all students. fulfil its responsibilities in making any adjustments needed.
your son/daughter’s progress in particular
• be open and welcoming at all times and offer opportunities Creating a Post 16 community is a key component of the vision
for you to become involved in the daily life of the Academy Post 16 Admin Officer for the Post 16 experience and Post 16 mentor groups play a
• provide opportunities for your son/daughter to discuss
Mrs Hinde pivotal role in achieving this. Mentor groups compete against
each other in ‘league tables’ that chart the amount of praise
their future with experienced, well-informed, qualified and
that staff across the Academy issue students. We believe that
impartial careers staff
Post 16 Mentor celebrating student success is an essential aspect of student
• keep students and parents/carers up to date with development and plays a key role in our community.
STUDENT
relevant information regarding national changes to the
educational landscape.
Subject Staff “Post 16 Mentors ensure their door is always open and offer all
and any help you may need.”
Take control of your own study time
This is at the core of every students’ success. Taking
responsibility for your own learning is essential if you are to Praising Stars©
succeed in post-16 education. Post 16 life differs in some Post 16 Admin Officer
important ways from school life, which is one of the reasons Students have a dedicated Post 16 SID (Student Information
why it is a time to look forward to progressing to Post 16. Careers Guidance Desk) where Mrs Hinde is always available. Their role is to
Taking responsibility for learning is a part of the transition Careers Inc. support the Post 16 team in administering attendance, praise,
to develop into an independent learner. You will have study discipline and achievement data and they are often the first
periods on your timetable where you will be expected to port of call for all students and parent/carer enquiries. As a
undertake your Directed Independent Learning. You will be Learning Support key component of the Post 16 team, the Admin Officers also
advised to carry out independent revision for each subject for supports Learning Managers and the Director of Post 16 with
5 hours every week. This means that in Year 12 every student all applications made for entry into the Post 16 Centre and in
will need to work for an average 15 hours outside of class, in all university applications via UCAS.
Post 16 areas or at home. Counselling
“Mrs Hinde is very hardworking and is dedicated to helping us
all in Post 16.”
Financial Support
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ISpace is a Community Interest Company based in Wakefield.
ISpace work with Children, Young People and Families within
the community and schools. Outwood Grange Academy
HOW WE
Post 16 is delighted to work with iSpace who offer support
and a person to turn to when life gets tough. Kath and SUPPORT YOU
Hayley are with Post 16 one day a week and offer mental
health, stress and casual workshops, as well as biweekly one
Careers Guidance Counselling
to one sessions with students if they ask for it.
The Outwood Grange Family of Schools recognise that all In addition to having dedicated, non-teaching members of
students require expert advice in planning for their future and staff to support students with any personal needs or concerns,
HOW OTHER STUDENTS HAVE BENEFITED FROM therefore are proud to work in partnership with Careers Inc. to confidential one-to-one counselling is available for students
from professionally qualified counsellors.
provide guidance from qualified and experienced advisors. All
KATH AND HAYLEY’S SUPPORT... students within Post 16 will be provided with opportunities for
one-to-one guidance sessions with a member of the Careers
Inc. team. “If you need emotional support, your teachers are always there
“Since September 2017, for you!”
“iSpace have helped I have been working weekly or fortnightly Careers Inc. provide a menu of careers information, individual
me to develop into a more balanced on a one-to-one basis with Hayley, from anywhere advice and guidance (IAG) services for students, including:
young adult and the volunteering between forty minutes to an hour at a time. Trust Financial Support
• one-to-one impartial guidance
opportunities they offered me helped is something with which I struggle massively, and Outwood Grange Academy Post 16 Centre recognises that
me get into university. Without iSpace’s I had tried several times before to attend either • personal coaching, including how to write a CV and practise
supporting students financially through Post 16 education
support I don’t think I would have been counselling or one-to-one support sessions, but interview techniques
can be difficult for a number of families. We can therefore
able to get through this year – they to no avail. After just a few weeks of working with • help with applications to further/higher education offer financial support through the 16-19 Bursary scheme to
could benefit so many people in Hayley, however, I felt able to be completely honest, • psychometric assessments with personalised feedback support students with their educational needs. These needs
our communities.” and was so relieved to have found someone in will vary greatly from student to student however could
• support for both students and their parents/carers on key
- quote from 6th form student. whom I could confide. include some/all of the following: transport, business dress,
transition and option choices
educational books and materials, laptops, course related trips,
• careers information and advice on all available options,
UCAS applications and open day costs, exam re-sit fees, sport
including apprenticeships, work-based learning and
activities and professional membership fees.
My favourite thing about traditional pathways at both 16 and 18+
When working with iSpace,
there is no fear of judgement or disdain, iSpace is probably how personalised it is: • support following exam results, to help students decide on Entitlement to the bursary is linked to household income,
which makes it a tenfold easier to talk about Hayley really took the time to get to know me, my what to do next benefits received or any student who finds themselves in
things that are bothering you in that moment. strengths and the things I struggle with, meaning that • workshops for students and parents/carers on key career financial hardship. Full details of the 16-19 Bursary can be
That being said - for me, at least - time spent with she can give genuinely useful guidance without making issues (which could include weighing up the costs and found later in the prospectus and on the Academy website -
Hayley isn’t simply used to vent; appropriate and it too difficult to follow or pursue. I have achieved benefits of various post-18 choices, such as higher www.grange.outwood.com
constructive advice is always given over the course a plethora of things I never thought possible even education and its alternatives).
of a session, you are shown which tactics and coping just a few short months ago thanks to Hayley and the
strategies to employ and when, and small tasks are freedom I feel when talking to her - I have recently
negotiated an incredibly busy environment “The Careers Advisor is really
E UP NS
YOUR
sometimes set to be completed over IV
(something which I find tricky), made a myriad helpful. We discussed what I G IO GOAL
the proceeding days and weeks.
needed to do, both in and out of V ER PIR AT
of new friends and started getting back on E S
top of schoolwork (which, not long ago, the Academy, in order to get into TO N T 18 A GOA L
seemed wholly impossible to me!).
university. They know the answer to HOW POS
STAY ALIVE UR
any question you might have and
are available for mock interviews.
O N YO DON’T
Despite the fact that I’m blind, Say you’re 17 now.
You’ve got about COMPARE
Hayley and Kath (with whom I have also spoken outside They are a great asset to Post 16.”
70 years. PERSIST FAKE IT
of sessions) have never treated me any differently to other students “Working with iSpace Say it takes 3 months
LOWER YOUR
and have never made me feel awkward or uncomfortable in the slightest. has helped me control to do a big project. STRONGER THE
EXPECTATIONS
Initially, Hayley had some questions, as is only natural, but she asked them in an my anger, my behaviour 70 x 12 months ÷ 3 = DIP
absolutely fantastic way, checking with me beforehand that this was an okay topic is much better in school and 280 shots
to broach. Hayley really understands the psyche of someone who has lost their vision at home… even Grandad at success! Michael Jordan
missed over 300
and is potentially the first sighted person I’ve ever met to be able to fully empathise says so!.” – student living important shots.
with a blind person’s tribulations without being patronising! This aspect of iSpace has with Grandparents at risk of
made me feel more comfortable than I ever hoped possible - oftentimes, people like permanent exclusion
to focus on sight loss, blaming it for any issues later down the line and - whilst it is an from school.
Careful. This
incredibly impactful event in any young person’s life - Hayley understands can kill you.
that this isn’t always the case: sometimes it’s my eyes’ fault, and sometimes Lost in the
Don’t compare
yourself to
woods? Right before
it isn’t! She doesn’t fixate on my disability, but nor does she avoid the As long as you are 99.99% You are Fake success other people
success, you
alive, anything is still of success STRONGER before it who already
topic completely. In fact, she has the balance just right.” possible. took TIME. than you think.
“Try lots
of different
is real. succeed. They
will face the
worst.
- quote from post 16 student accessing support when
have their own
things.”
story. You don’t
evaluating iSpace sessions. really know
that story.
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average GCSE points score likely to be 6.8 or above?
If you answered ‘yes’ to one or both of these questions, you
will be interested to know that Outwood Grange Academy
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• To provide individual advice and guidance, review and
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target set to help you meet potential across curriculum Outwood Grange Academy a range of Careers Education
potential. Our commitment is to every individual learner social mobility through the power choices. programmes, which help to improve outcomes for students
and, of course, this includes our high achieving students. of collaboration between school from Year 7 to Year 13, which include:
• To mentor and assist you in achieving your Post 18
Our high ability students do extremely well in terms of leaders, universities and the wider • two online tools which develop students’ thinking on
aspirations, including UCAS applications, apprenticeship
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applications and other career pathways. Careers and aid their school’s direction of valuable
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education partners. OF OGA
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help you make progression choices appropriate to your ability Elephant Access is our widening participation programme for
others will be collective talks for an entire year group.
guidance programme includes the following: PASSED TWO OR
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• two opportunities to enjoy valuable work with Oxford
undergraduates and postgraduates over a short period;
and aspirations. If you wish to apply for a highly competitive our post 16 students, which brings together regional hubs of • Study Skills – Bridging the Gap between Key Stage 4 and • for Sixth Formers, a full-blown consultancy project with a
courses such as Medicine or Veterinary Science, or to apply schools and elite universities to improve aspiration, attainment Key Stage 5 and how to be an effective Post 16 learner local social enterprise which brings tangible benefits to
to Oxford or Cambridge, you will be given specific, individual and applications. • Sexual health learners and their client.
advice, guidance and information with your own guidance
• Drug/Alcohol abuse
group and tutor. You’ll be invited to lots of university visits, We use our collective knowledge and expertise to offer a high- Unifrog
• Revision skills
and as well as helping you with preparation, you’ll be quality, data-driven and flexible programme to ensure our Unifrog is a one-stop-shop online platform where students can
encouraged to participate in activities to help you fulfil students on the program access the most selective universities. OF OGA STUDENTS GOING TO UNIVERSITY
• Post 18 progression, including Higher Education and easily explore their interests, then find and successfully apply
Careers Day in June for Year 12
• UCAS applications –WENT TOworks
RUSSELL
and writing GROUP UNIVERSITIES
your academic potential. Elephant Access provides a ‘minimum entitlement’ of 16 for their next best step after school. You can use Unifrog for
activities and experiences for students, delivering many at how the process a University or Apprenticeship pathways. Here are some ways it
The Oxbridge Guidance group pathway central and regional level, and providing resources, guidance competitive personal statement can be useful…
A large number of our students progress to higher and content to support schools with in-house delivery where • Student Finance
education each year. We provide specialist advice for most appropriate. Explore your pathways
• Mock interviews and presentations
students considering applying for competitive courses such Unifrog will help you to explore your key interests and what
as dentistry, medicine and veterinary science, as well as • Gap Year pathways
OF THE YEAR 13 COHORT
Activities include day conferences, a residential summer career paths you can take to reach your goals! You can also
supporting students applying to universities from across the school in Year 12, course application guidance, preparation • Managing your finances and how to live on a budget research the career pathways and subject fields that lie
country. Students who may be considering applying to either
Oxford or Cambridge have a specially designed programme
for university admissions tests, trips and other experiences to
broaden students’ horizons.
PROGRESSED TO UNIVERSITY
What do Post 16 Mentors support students with?
beyond school or college, and understand how to
access them.
delivered through the Oxbridge Guidance group. You will • Deliver key messages regarding:
have a trained mentor who will see you every day to guide and We operate collaboratively by bringing together head – Attendance, Praise, Cause for Concern Search for Opportunities
support your post 18 aspirations. teachers, heads of 6th forms and university access leads across • Support and guide students regarding their Post 18 choices Use the tools in the Searching for opportunities section
schools on a regular basis to share expertise, contacts, and to compare universities, degree options, apprenticeships
• Review and set a target each Praising Stars©
professional expertise with peers, and those in the university and college courses. You can use the ranking and filtering
THE SIXTH FORM
and third sectors. • Collate comments from other staff to produce the first draft STUDENTS
tools to narrowOF
downALL ABILITIES
your MAKE and to find
university searches
of the UCAS or employment reference RAPID PROGRESS THROUGH COURSES
apprenticeships that suit you.
IS OUTSTANDING.
• Meet students/parents/carers where appropriate, e.g.
WELL SUITED TO THEIR NEEDS AND
Contract Signing Evening Help to build your applications
OFSTED 2012 ASPIRATIONS. OFSTED 2012
• Undertake professional development opportunities to Unifrog enables your teachers to give you fast feedback. Helps
ensure they are experts in the field of Post 18 progression you manage the key parts of your application materials.
• Help maintain all standards expected from our Post 16
students, e.g. Business Dress.
“YOU MAKE EXCEPTIONAL PROGRESS
TEACHERS HAVE VERY AND ATTAIN VERY HIGH STANDARDS
HIGH EXPECTATIONS. OFSTED 2012
AT THE END OF YEAR 13”
HER MAJESTY’S INSPECTOR, OFSTED 2012
12 13
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU E
Life After Post 16 W HY CHOOS
World of Work group
Our CareersInc Advisor works very closely with students as
OGA POST 16?
you plan your next step after leaving us, if you choose to take
the apprenticeship, internship, gap year or employment route.
We will encourage you to research your options and support
you along the way, helping you to plan your future in the world
of work. Our advisor will spend 1-1 time with you and ensure
that you know how to apply for local or national opportunities
and even send bespoke emails to you if an opportunity in your
area of interest arises.
Work experience
We encourage all students to participate in our 1 week work
experience provision through NYBEP. For students applying
to some university courses, work experience is a requirement.
For others it may be an integral part of a BTEC course. For
all students it will provide them with a valuable experience
of the workplace and the opportunity to develop new skills
and knowledge to support their future career goals. You will
be given support before, during and after your placement to
ensure you have a successful experience in a relevant, safe
and friendly environment.
• Widely acclaimed, and
comprehensive guidance
Guidance mentors also provide career guidance as you programme to help you apply
plan your next step after leaving us through our Unifrog • We were declared outstanding to the next step.
platform, whether this is university, an internship, gap year
or employment. They will encourage you to research your as a sixth form in our last
options and support you along the way, helping you to plan OFSTED inspection. • Progression to college,
your future, whether that be in the world of work or university.
University, apprenticeships
Enriched skills
• 98% of Post 16 students and employment is excellent.
We work with a local company called Ahead Partnership who would recommend us to the ir
bring employers and education partners together to create
focused employability activities which build confidence,
friends and fam ily.
resilience and aspiration. We work together to deliver a ‘Make
the Grade’ mock interview session with local and national
employers. The aim is to provide 1-1 mock interviews and
bespoke feedback from business employers to equip you
• The teachers genuinely care.
with the skills you need for work and help you make informed It has a personal touch which
career choices.
makes us stand out from the
rest.
• The amount of enrichment
opportunities is staggering
- from working alongside
professionals to volunteering
in Peru.
Meet our careers
advisor Mr Paley
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Camps International - Camp Peru CSLA/HSLA
EXPERIENCES On 21 July 2017, 41 students, Miss Woods, Miss Lee,
Miss Fareham, Mr Hughes and John and Tom from Camps
International set off on the long journey to Peru. Three
These awards in community sports leadership are nationally
recognised qualifications that enable successful learners
to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under indirect
AND ENRICHMENT aeroplanes later we arrived and began our 4-week long
adventure. The first camp was at an altitude of 3,600m and
the scenery was stunning. Peru is in its drought season so
supervision. The qualification teaches generic leadership
skills such as organisation, planning, communication and
teamwork through the medium of sport. It is a fun and
Beyond the qualifications curriculum, Outwood Grange Academy provides an outstanding enrichment there was a water shortage and we needed bucket showers practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final
package for all our students. A student’s time in Post 16 is one that we hope they will look back on fondly, and there was no electricity so we had to rely on solar examinations to sit.
chargers. The project work was very humbling as we built
primarily due to the different experiences they have. At Outwood Grange Post 16 Centre, we work closely
bathrooms for families who did not yet have access to one.
with different curriculum areas, the local, national and international communities to make a student’s We met the local children from the community and played “Sports leaders is a great way to get involved in sports coaching
experience as rich as possible. games with them. Week two involved a 75km trek over the
as you experience coaching in local primary schools.
This course can lead on to many other options not only in sport
Salkantay Trail all the way to Machu Picchu! This was hard work
as it is a great way to show the work you have done in the local
but the group bonded over the experience. The camps were community.”
At Outwood Grange Academy our students are not simply London Law Trip in stunning locations and the views were once in a lifetime.
given lessons in examination subjects, but are taught how As an A Level Law trip we take our students to the Supreme Mules were used to carry our tents to the top. We started our
to undertake different types of study; how to organise their Court in London. The Supreme Court was a fantastic final day at 5am to ensure we reached Machu Picchu before
time effectively; how to find out about and apply for courses experience for both staff and students. We had a tour of sunrise. Week three involved more project work where we National Science and Engineering Competition
in higher education or jobs and how to present themselves the Court rooms and were told all about the exciting cases finished off a community building for the pregnant women to Open to all Post 16 students, our debate society offers
at interview. We also offer a varied enrichment programme that have been heard within the Court. Students had the use and receive education and care. The local playground was opportunities for anyone with an interest in debating to foster
with work experience, community experience as well as the opportunity to ask questions and take photographs of their also cleaned and new climbing frames put in. This camp had a talent for public speaking. Students are able to take part in
Extended Project Qualification as a key part of our wider surroundings. The Supreme Court also had its own Law running water and electricity which was now seen as a luxury! national competitions, such as Debate Matters and the Oxford
curriculum. We have planned our curriculum to respond to museum that we enjoyed as this included looking at the Our final week was at the beautiful Lake Titicaca where we had and Cambridge Debate Society Competitions, and to also
national changes in 16-19 education with the aim of increasing history of the Legal system and how it has developed. the opportunity to visit a floating island and stay overnight on enjoy fun debates with like minded students.
breadth and flexibility of study. We are keen to encourage a beach. We worked in a local school and finished off repairing
young people to continue with their studies and there Whilst in London we also managed to have a look at the top a broken wall and digging a hole for a cesspit for the school Students debate a range of topical issues such as the political
has never been a better time to do this at Outwood tourist attractions including Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, toilets. The students all had a great time and can take pride in structure of the United Kingdom to the application of feminism
Grange Academy. Buckingham Palace and Oxford Street. It was a privilege for the impact they made on the local communities in Peru. in today’s world. Each session is designed to develop the skills
us to visit such an important Court of Law and very beneficial
suitable to succeed in any workplace or career.
to the students. We have also been lucky enough to run trips
Art & Photography Gallery Visits to Parliament to see how Laws are made as well as the Royal “An incredible experience.”
Suitable for all, weekly debates cultivate and advance
We have lots of opportunities to look at the latest Courts of Justice.
debating skills that give our students the edge in job
contemporary art and photography. In addition, during the
interviews, dissertations and UCAS applications.
Autumn term we go to London, and in the Spring term we go
to Manchester. Synthesising Paracetamol at Leeds University
The annual trip to the University of Leeds ran on 2 July this
STEM Club
year, and 12 of our chemists stepped up to the challenge of
“Unlike any other trip.” STEM club (Science Technology Engineering and Maths)
making paracetamol. We used many of the techniques we
runs every Monday in S11. STEM is a good opportunity to
learnt about during the year to make and purify paracetamol,
broaden your A Level studies and create a project to enhance
and then we had the chance to prove how pure our drugs
your personal statement or job applications. As well as STEM
were. We had a really good day out of school, rated 10/10
projects there is also an opportunity to become a STEM
by some students. On average, students rated the trip 8.7/10
ambassador for the school and mentor younger students with
across a range of criteria, like how enjoyable, interesting and
their projects.
educational they found the trip to be.
Scrubs Enrichment
“the day was very interesting” Our Scrubs enrichment – aimed at those who want to apply
“would go again”
for a vocational university course where they will wear scrubs
“very enjoyable, would go again”
in the future such as medicine, veterinary science, nursing,
dentistry and physiotherapy – helps to develop the little extras
which make students attractive to university admissions teams
for these competitive courses. Scrubs students are advised on
work experience and extracurricular opportunities and given
the chance to develop the skills to perform well in UKCAT and
Camps International BMAT entrance exams.
Camp Peru - July 2017
Art & Photography
London - November 2016 “Having somewhere to get specific advice about work
experience related to medicine and preparing for entrance
exams has been fantastic.”
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summer after her AS levels working in a lab at the University in UCAS applications, CVs and interviews. For some career
EDUCATION,
of Bradford where she investigated factors affecting mass A*-A A LEVEL
routes, such as teaching, nursing, midwifery, medicine and
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spectrometry and gas chronology. During the project she dentistry, work experience is an essential requirement to
was mentored by a University professor and learned a huge GRADES
access higher education courses. AT
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students
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amount about a subject which goes into and well beyond offered a work experience placement. LOTS!
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“My work experience gave me an amazing hands on experience
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also earnAFaye
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PASSES
qualification endorsed by UCAS for STEM projects.
lots to apply to my personal statement.”
NO
PERCENTAGE OF OUR MAKE A LIST OF
“This placement gave me an insight into what chemistry based PROS AND CONS FOR
career was like and enabled me to learn valuable skills that I can
STUDENTS WHO EACH CAREER PATH.
NO
apply to university.” Other trips that have taken place throughout the past WOULD RECOMMEND
academic year include: A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS.
THE POST 16 CENTRE
DO YOU HAVE
A TOP 3? ASSESS
• West Yorkshire Playhouse STUDENTS WHO AT OGA THERE ARE MORE THAN YOUR
SKILLS
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The first evening was spent exploring Geneva’s Old Quarter • The Supreme Court • FLEXIBILITY
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where there are lots of shops, restaurants and historic sites • London Olympia
WHICH CAREER PATH
SHOULD YOU PURSUE?
• ENVIRONMENT
JOB
such as St. Peter’s Cathedral. We were lucky that there was a • Lowry Theatre, Manchester • OPPORTUNITY
SATISFACTION
food festival on which included foods of all different cultures. • Leeds Crown Court
LOOK
On the way back from the Old Quarter we had a lovely walk • Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington INTO
DO YOU
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HAVE HOBBIES
86% OF STUDENTS SAY THE QUALITY
our feet. CAREERS AND
OR INTERESTS
• Malham Tarn Field Study Centre, Malham EXPANDING THAT HAVE THE
OF TEACHING AT POST 16 IS
THEY WERE GIVEN GOOD OR OUTSTANDING • Universities such as Teeside, Sheffield, Leeds and INDUSTRIES POTENTIAL TO LEAD
ANCE TOThe next day
ACHIEVE we ventured
THEIR POST 18 to the iconic CERN. This was full of
GOALS TO A CAREER?
Huddersfield
things to see and included a trip to CERN’s canteen for
OF lunch.
OGA STUDENTS
We were lucky to have a tour of the anti-matter factory as • Imperial War Museum
PASSED TWO OR
this isn’t always available for tourists. We also visitedMORE
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exhibitions which included plenty of information about the MATCH YOUR INTERESTS.
famous LHC (Large Hadron Collider) and interactive displays. • LOOK AT JOB DESCRIPTORS,
AVERAGE SALARIES AND
After this we headed back towards the city centre getting a ESTIMATED GROWTH TO NO
water taxi towards the Jet d’Eau (Geneva’s 140 metre water GAUGE WHAT JOBS ARE IN
DEMAND.
fountain). This was a brilliant way to cool down after such a
• TALK TO SOMEONE IN THE
warm day.
OF OGA STUDENTS GOING TO UNIVERSITY
Again we ventured towards the Old Quarter and waterfront
FIELD YOU ARE CONSIDERING
TO GAIN AN INSIGHT INTO
ONLINE
WENT TO RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES
taking in the beautiful views of Lake Geneva. THE JOB AND INDUSTRY.
QUIZZES
Last day we visited the Red Cross Museum which offered a USE CAREER TESTS
AND ONLINE
lot of information about the history and work Red Cross do. TOOLS TO HELP
Along the way we went past the United Nations. We followed
TRY IT YOU IDENTIFY
YOUR INTERESTS,
this with a stroll to the beautiful Botanic Gardens. The gardens
PRIORITIES AND
OF THE YEAR 13 COHORT
were lovely so we stopped for some lunch. We also had a STRENGTHS.
VOLUNTEERING AND
quick visit in the history of science museum before WORK EXPERIENCE • SKILLS HEALTH
PROGRESSED TO UNIVERSITY
heading home. CAN HELP YOU TO SEE CHECK
WHETHER YOU’LL ENJOY • SPARTAN TEST
A SUBJECT OR CAREER.
• BUZZ TEST
DO YOU HAVE A
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STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES MAKE NO CAREER PATH IN
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WELL SUITED TO THEIR NEEDS AND
ASPIRATIONS. OFSTED 2012
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OF OGA STUDENTS
TEACHING OUTSTANDING PRAISE
OF OGA STUDENTS GOING TO UNIVERSITY
GAINED THREE OR
MORE A LEVEL
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AND LEARNING FROM OFSTED!
PASSES
Outstanding teaching and learning, recognised by Ofsted in their most recent visit as being of the “Outwood Grange Academy provides an outstanding quality of education.”
highest quality, underpins the continued success of Outwood Grange Academy and its Post 16 Centre.
Ofsted 2012
OF THE YEAR 13 COHORT STUDENTS W
Teachers, leaders and support staff at Outwood Grange
Academy benefit from the array of professional development
PROGRESSED TO UNIVERSITY
have completed Research and Development projects with
colleagues from other schools across the Outwood Institute Outwood Grange Academy always puts students at the heart Supporting students in achieving their aspirations isSAY
the THAT T
support and personalised advice and guidance, we POST provide 16 ME
of everything we do and we are extremely proud of our ethos drive for Post 16 at Outwood Grange and through effective
opportunities offered by the nationally recognised Outwood
Institute of Education; this in turn helps us to maintain the
outstanding results which students at Outwood Grange
of Education as they strive to develop new teaching methods
which can then, supported by academic research and reliable
data, be shared with other colleagues at Outwood Grange
and 2)2*$678'(176
having such success substantiated and championed by
Ofsted at numerous intervals over the past 10 years gives students with the platform they need for their future.ISOurGOOD OR
Academy continue to enjoy. Staff embrace these opportunities Academy. Our staff constantly strive to improve teaching SAY THAT THE POST 16 SUPPORTanTHEY
cause for celebration. moral purpose of improving the life chances of students was
aspect that Ofsted noted in their report: OUTSTAND
RECEIVE IS GOOD OR OUTSTANDING
fully as demonstrated by the fact numerous senior and across the Academy because they know the quality of a
In 2006, the Academy, including the Sixth Form, was graded
THE SIXTH FORM
middle leaders completed the relevant national professional teacher, as suggested by numerous research findings, is the STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES MAKE
1 – ‘outstanding’ - in all categories and then in 2012, under the
“The overwhelming majority of students are successful in
qualification this year; ensuring our practice remains current, variable which has the greatest impact upon the achievement going on to education, employment or training after they
innovative and effective. Every member of staff who completes of our students and in order to put ‘students first’ we must all RAPID
governments PROGRESS
‘tougher’ inspection THROUGH COURSES
framework, all areas were
IS OUTSTANDING.
leave the Academy.” Ofsted 2012
such a programme represents a significant investment in our continue to learn. once againWELL
deemed SUITED TO THEIR NEEDS AND
to be ‘outstanding’.
teaching community and we continue to increase the money
ASPIRATIONS.
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Ofsted Report February 2012
86% OF STU
we spend on our staff and their professional development. Outwood Grange Academy’s Post 16 Centre OFSTED
and 2012
our staff are and you can be assured that the quality of teaching, learning,
Outwood Grange Academy is fully committed to ensuring our committed to delivering exciting, engaging and challenging ‘Outstanding’
support and safety at the Outwood Grange Post 16 Centre is
OF TEA
staff progress throughout their career and a further five staff lessons; as a result our students enjoy their studies and SAIDeffectiveness
Overall THEY WEREof GIVEN GOOD OR OUTSTANDING
the Academy Grade 1
GUIDANCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POST 18 GOALS Grade 1 one of the best on a local, regional and national scale.
have completed the Outstanding Teacher Programme during achieve exceptional results. Our teachers never stop learning Achievement of pupils
Behaviour and safety of pupils Grade 1 OF OGA STUDENTS
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this academic year. and we look forward to seeing you develop alongside them as “Overall, students in the sixth form make progress at an
part of our successful Post 16 Centre. Quality of teaching Grade 1 PASSED
exceptional TWO OR
rate because they are highly motivated and they
Our staff are determined to develop their teaching and Leadership and management Grade 1 MORE A LEVELS
respond very well to the additional responsibility they are
have embraced recent innovations in teaching and learning given for their own learning.” Ofsted 2012
“YOU MAKE
Ofsted championed EXCEPTIONAL
the success and achievement ofPROGRESS
all
TEACHERS HAVE VERY
including Teachmeet where staff share new teaching
techniques which are improving student performances even AND ATTAIN VERY HIGH STANDARDS
students that attend Outwood Grange, including the Post
HIGH EXPECTATIONS.
further across the Academy. Furthermore staff, in collaboration 16 Centre, when they reported, “students’ achievement is
AT
outstanding”. THE END
However we are OF YEAR 13”
exceptionally proud of the
with Sheffield Hallam University, across various departments
OFSTED 2012 statement that was made in theHER
report about Post
MAJESTY’S 16: OFSTED 2012
INSPECTOR,
OF OGA STUDENTS GOING TO UNIVERSITY
“The sixth form is outstanding. Students of all abilities are
WENT TO RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES
admitted and all groups make rapid progress through courses
well suited to their needs and aspirations.” Ofsted 2012
OF THE YEAR 13 COHORT
PROGRESSED TO UNIVERSITY
THE SIXTH FORM
STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES MA
RAPID PROGRESS THROUGH CO
IS OUTSTANDING. OFSTED 2012
WELL SUITED TO THEIR NEEDS A
ASPIRATIONS. O
20 21CHOOSING YOUR COURSE
AT I O N S F O R YO U
The Outstanding delivery within the classroom is linked directly to the innovative curriculum structure
offered at Outwood Grange Academy. The curriculum structure has outstanding progression routes with OUR ASPIR
YOU WILL STRIVE TO…
the vast majority of courses at Key Stage 4 having a direct pathway into Key Stage 5. Within the distinct
Key Stage 5 curriculum, students can access over 30 pure A Level or Applied A Level courses, 5 high
quality Level 3 BTEC vocational qualifications as wells as a range of other qualifications through the
enrichment curriculum.
For some students accessing a blend of A Level and BTEC Typical Year 12 Timetable
courses in Year 12 is a key aspect of personalised learning. • 3 courses – academic, vocational or blend
The personalisation of students’ timetables through vertical • Students will also choose either Core Maths or an Extended
teaching groups means we can provide an inclusive yet Project Qualification (EPQ). We usually advise to choose
challenging curriculum for all students within Post 16. Core Maths if you are studying a science or social science
Securing those crucial ‘4’ grades in English Language and Growth Mindset - Achieve your Post 18 ambition.
such as psychology.
Mathematics at GCSE is essential and therefore the Post
• Daily Post 16 Mentor time - 15 minutes
16 curriculum supports students in achieving these core Impeccable Behaviour - Display excellent attendance and
qualifications. • Weekly Guidance session with Post 16 Mentor - 1 hour
• Enrichments
commitment to your studies.
Pathways • Private Study
There are three pathways available in Key Stage 5: academic, Cultural Capital - Deepen your curriculum knowledge through
vocational or academic/vocational blend. Core Maths wider reading and additional experiences.
• Academic = A Levels or Applied A Levels. These are mainly This initiative suits 16 to 18 year olds who achieved a 4 to
exams and coursework. 9 in GCSE Maths but don’t want to take an AS or A Level
qualification in Maths. Post 16 students taking A Levels in a
Growth Mindset - Develop the growth mindset and
• Vocational = BTEC qualifications. These are practical courses
assessed through assignments and exams. range of non-maths subjects will develop the skills needed commitment needed to overcome the challenges life will
Remember to think carefully about what type of learning made
to solve the mathematical problems arising in their studies, inevitably bring.
in employment or in everyday life.
you successful in Key Stage 4.
EPQ
Cultural Capital - Develop wider cultural capital by expanding
Levels and Qualifications
Our EPQ allows each student to embark on a largely self- your knowledge and experience of the world.
The courses on offer at Post 16 will allow students to gain Level
directed and self-motivated project. Students must choose a
3 qualifications. Depending on prior attainment at Key Stage 4,
students will either select all A Level qualifications or a blend
topic, plan, research and develop their idea and decide on Growth Mindset - Embrace the support available so that you
their finished product.
of A Level and BTEC courses. enjoy your learning.
• Level 3 courses: A Levels, Applied A Levels or BTEC National We encourage creativity and curiosity. A project topic may
Award, Certificate or Diplomas. be directly related to a student’s main study programme, but Growth Mindset - Receive praise and be recognised
• Level 2 courses: GCSEs should look beyond the specification. A finished product may when you demonstrate exceptional effort, commitment
take the form of a:
To progress onto a Level 3 pathway you will need to have and attainment.
• research based written report
achieved at least 5, 4-9 grades at the end of Key Stage 4.
• production* (eg charity event, fashion show or sports
You will also need at least a 4 grade or pass in the course
event etc) Cultural Capital - Make a meaningful contribution to the
if you have studied it at Key Stage 4.
• an artefact* (eg piece of art, a computer game or whole school community and the wider society.
realised design).
*A written report must accompany these options. Cultural Capital - Be fully prepared for your future careers.
Students must also record their project process in their
Impeccable Behaviour - Take responsibilit y for your actions
Production Log. The process of recording and completing
a project is as important as the finished product. Both the and consider them appropriately.
Production Log and Product will be assessed.
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If you are interested in studying Accountancy or Economics,
please speak with a member of the Post 16 team.
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