Aspiring, Excelling

Prospectus

“At EA6 we will value aspiration, excellence andprofessionalism. Our students will have high aspirations,excel in their studies and succeed in their chosenprofession. Students will leave EA6 with confidence,independence, resilience and integrity, eager to play their part as global citizens.”

We expect our Sixth Formers to work hard,contribute to academy life, and lead by example.Your next stop after completing your studies will be arespected university or a top employer. By electingto study in EA6, you will be ‘Aspiring, Excelling’.

‘The work of the school to improve the life chancesof pupils through increasing their aspirations isimpressive. The school’s motto of ‘Aspire, Excel’ isembraced by the teaching staff and the pupils’(Ofsted, 2016)

Our Ethos

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“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hireyou to build theirs”– Farrah Gray

• A nurturing environment with small class sizes andcaring, dedicated teachers.

• 1:1 personalised support in preparing you foruniversity and employment.

• Choose the school where you are already part ofthe community - We know you and you know us.

• Be the pioneers! You have a unique opportunityto shape and develop a new Sixth Form.

• Help to lead our academy. Mentor youngerstudents, act as a co-Tutor, support theLeadership Team.

“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are atthe centre of the school’s work” (Ofsted 2016)

All students are expected to arrive at the academypunctually each morning, dressed in smart businessattire. Each day will start with a Sixth Form Assembly,Year 12 tutor time or supporting tutor groups in themain school. Throughout the day, students will havea fairly full timetable, containing tutorials, lecturesand some independent study periods. During breakand lunchtime, students can relax in the EA6Common Room, or leave the site if they prefer.After school, students can participate in theenrichment programme, work in the EA6 Study orcontinue their studies at home.

“There is mutual respect between pupils and staff,and a shared set of high behavioural expectations”(Ofsted 2016)

WhyEA6?

Life atEA6

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The EA6BenefitsPackage

The EA6 curriculum comprises arange of A Levels, IB Certificates andcareer-related qualifications. Studentsstudy between three and five subjects,and combine different types ofqualification to suit their interests. Bystudying a minimum of two IBcertificates, a career-relatedqualification and the IB Core, studentscan gain the prestigious IBCPcertificate. However, students do notneed to follow this prescribed routeand can choose more flexibly toaccommodate their preferences.

The curriculum is well organised andenables pupils to succeed. Leadersensure that pupils are able to move onto employment or appropriate furthercourses. (Ofsted 2016)

Courses at EA6 include:

A LevelBiologyChemistryMaths

IB CertificatesEconomicsEnglish Language & LiteratureHistoryIT in a Global SocietyMaths StudiesPsychologyIBCP Core

Career-related qualificationsBTEC ICTBTEC SportIFS Finance

Curriculum

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• Sixth Form Common Room, withcomplimentary refreshments

• Sixth Form study area, with dedicated IT facilities

• Permission to leave the academy at lunchtime

• Team-building trip before startingYear 12

• Sixth Form shopping trip toBluewater, including a subsidy fromthe academy for your first businessoutfit!

• Free introductory driving lesson, withsubsequent time-off allowed duringenrichment for further lessons

• Educational visits in every subject to deepen your learning

• International Sixth Form trip

‘A journey of a thousandmiles starts with one single step.’ – Confucius

Principal: Alison ColwellBA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH

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