Post16

Sixth Form at Q3 Academy.

RE: Q3 Academy UCAS application update and Post 16 Open Evening

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Introduction

Here at Q3 we offer a wide range of subjects that aim to unleash the potential of all our students. We feel that it is important to have a wide range of subjects that enable students to develop personally and professionally to prepare them for future career options.

Q3 provides state of the art facilities to support academic and social development offering all students a wide variety of courses to choose from led by experienced Learning Consultants.
Other initiatives are geared to offer a broad range of experience. This includes the Career UK Academies Programme, University Bridging Courses, Duke of Edinburgh schemes, Enrichment Activities, work experience placements and community based projects.

The vast opportunities we provide at Q3 will be an excellent spring board into Higher Educations and employment.

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WHY CHOOSE Q3

I came to Q3 Academy to do my Sixth Form years because of the very high academic achievement in the Year 11 GCSEs lat year. Although I was not a student here before I feel that the new learning environment is a reflection of the teaching that goes on here.
Tarik Tin

Q3 Academy has provided many opportunities for me whilst in the Sixth Form. The wide variety of courses meant that I could choose all of these subjects that suited my needs and abilities.
The teachers at Q3 interact well with the students and cater for everybody's needs and not only is the teaching provided of the highest standard- it has also given me the opportunity to gain an insight into the world of work with Junior Executives Team position.
Debbie Carnell

The teaching at Q3 Academy is extremely good. The teachers do everything they can to help each student leave with a good grade that they are satisfied with. The Sixth Form at Q3 Academy is doing well with the new facilities and equipment they have. I choose to stay at Q3 Academy because I felt as though I adapted with the teachers in year 11 and know they will give me the help I need in order to pass my ‘A levels
Madia Farooq

The reason I came to Q3 Academy was because my original Academy did not have the academic facilities Q3 has. Q3 have offered me a chance to become someone successful in my work. Coming to Q3a Academy Sixth Form has been one of the best choices I have made this year. I hope to become a high achiever in the future.
Jade Kumari Pal

I came to Q3 academy because I felt a sense of security here and knew that the staff would support and help me in anything and everything I will do. They also have an excellent, wide range of subjects. Also they helped me achieve my fantastic GCSE results, so I trusted them to guide me to achieve great ‘A' level results.
Helen Lloyd

COURSES WE OFFER 2010/ 11

AS/ A Level - Level 3
Drama
Fine art
Photography
Music technology

Combined English Language and Literature
Media studies
Modern and foreign Languages
Sociology
Geography
History
Religious studies-Christian studies & New Testament
Religious studies- philosophy & ethnics

Business Dress

All Sixth Form students are expected to ‘dress to impress' i.e. to imagine they were attending an interview. Male students should wear a suit, shirt and tie. Female students should wear either a skirt suit or trouser suit and a blouse. Smart shoes are expected.

Facilities and Support

Post 16 students have the opportunity to take advantage of the amazing facilities at the Academy. These include the Sixth form Lounge and Study Room, the Cyber Cafe and Flexible Learning Areas. In addition to this, all Sixth Form students are supplied with a laptop for the duration of their time at the Academy in order to support their wider learning.
A dedicated Post 16 Manager supports the students on a daily basis. This is a non teaching member of staff who engages with students to deliver information that is essential to aid further progression. As part if this entitlement, students are invited to a weekly Briefing session that is used to communicate critical information and feedback on student voice.

OPPORTUNITIES

Junior Executives Role
All post 16 students in their first year have the opportunity to apply to become a Junior Executive within the Academy. This role is a paid responsibility where the successful students become Ambassadors for the Academy at key events and lead students Council

Careers Academies

Q3 has become part of the ‘Career Academy' programme that is recognised nationally. Career Academy students follow a rigorous two-year curriculum equivalent to at least three A Levels. Within this framework, the exact content of the programme of study is decided locally, in consultation with Careers Academies UK staff. It can be included vocational qualification such as BTEC or Applied A level, as well as the Advanced Diploma, or a combination of these, depending on local need. Importantly, these all features in the National Qualifications Framework and so are recognised for the entry in to university or employment.

University Bridging Course

Q3 Academy works closely with local universities to provide bespoke modules in order to enhance the curriculum and support the need of the students.

Leadership for Life

This is a Q3 Module designed to support identified skills that are an essential part of life at university, or indeed within the workplace.

Work Experience and Career Advice

All Post 16 students have access to career advice through Connexions and are encouraged to find Work Experience placements on order to extend their portfolio of skills and make them competitive candidates for future university places

Transition Week

All students applying for a place in sixth form at Q3 Academy must commit to A Transition week in the Summer Term prior to admission. This Transition Week includes a number of activities designed to prepare students for life Post 16

Enrichment
As part of life within the Sixth form Q3 Academy, students are asked to participant in enrichment activities in order to make positive contributions to the wider community, and prepare themselves for the university application process.

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