ofsted_eastbury

What students like about the 6^th Form

Students enjoy being in the 6^th Form
Students are well supported when they join the 6^th Form.
Students are given good opportunities to develop independent study skills.
Students are taught well and teachers help them to solve problems with their work.

Overall Strengths

The good quality of teaching.
The pastoral care offered to the students.
The accommodation and furnishing in the new 6^th Form Centre.
ICT study resources.

'Lessons feature challenging discussions where students are expected to think and to justify opinions'.

'Students learning opportunities have been enhanced by the creation of the facilities of the new 6^th Form Centre'.

'Pastoral leadership is very strong; the Head of 6^th Form gives students very high level of support'.

'Students with English as an additional language are given full access to courses in the 6^th Form'.

'6^th Form students have a very positive attitude towards their work and their school life, and really enjoy the new 6^th Form centre and the luxurious accommodation it offers'

'Students were pleased with most aspects of the 6^th Form, especially the induction arrangements, the opportunity to work independently, the very good teaching and helpful staff'.

'Students take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the school to demonstrate mature self discipline and A level students in particular show high levels of commitment to their studies and future aspirations'.

'A Level groups do all that is asked of them and some use their initiative to do more. They ask searching questions to deepen their knowledge and make accurate deductions based on good evidence and logical thinking'.

'Relationships are good. Teachers treat students as young adults and the students really appreciate the strong working partnership they have. Teachers go out of the way to help students with their work and often do this in their own time'.

'Students have good social skills and most are confident and well motivated young people'.

'Teachers have a good knowledge of their subjects…………… In the great majority of lessons teaching is pitched at a level that makes students think and work hard'.

'There is a good programme of enrichment activities. Students are involved in Duke of Edinburgh and Life Saving Schemes. A good citizenship focus is achieved in community activities for local senior citizens and paired reading in primary schools'.

'The innovative Lotus Room is a valuable resource – it gives students a place for reflection and worship away from the working and social areas'.

'Moral and social provision are very good. The organisation of the 6^th Form Centre, which offers students the opportunity to make constructive decisions about how they work and socialise is very valuable, as is the expectation that students will respect the high quality fabric and learning resources that have been provided'.

'The school provides effective guidance and support for the 6^th Form students starting at the end of the summer term of Year 11'.

'Staff know students well enough to detect difficulties and loss of motivation and help to take action often in conjunction with parents, to help students to cope with the various pressures'.

'The Head of 6^th Form is very approachable and works hard to support students. Students receive good pastoral care'.

'A good range of AS/A Level courses are offered, enabling students to achieve appropriate qualification for higher education and employment'.