Tong High School’s 6th Form

2009 – 2010

We have over 230 students in our highly successful sixth form and you can choose from around 35 courses including 26 A levels. Our pass rate this year at A2 was 95% and 35 students went on to University.

Our Post 16 results are consistently good and our CVA shows that our KS5 students make above average progress. Our staff are committed to helping all students achieve their best through creative teaching, careful support, and monitoring.

Life in our sixth form is also about transition from adolescence to adulthood, and we aim to empower with knowledge and skills necessary for a fast-changing world.

• THS6 Students will be awarded sign-outs by their team leaders when they do not have to be in school.
• THS6 Students can wear their own clothes & jewellery but must remember they are role-models for younger pupils.
• All THS6 students must attend tutorial on a daily basis and take a full part in form activities and complete their Leadership Challenge.
• THS6 Students will have lockers for coats and their personal belongings.
• THS6 Students will be expected to be independent learners who are dedicated to achieving their full potential.
• The use of mobile phones is allowed in the common room by THS6 students.
• THS6 Students will receive vivos, get phone calls home & be sent to see their team leaders and Mrs. O’Reilly as rewards.
• THS6 Students will all complete a two week Professional Attachment in January.
• All THS6 students will attend a weekly Progression Module/Management lesson and an activity lesson.
• Eligible THS6 students will receive EMA payments for good attendance.
• The THS6 prom will be in June.
• THS6 Students will be supported to make University applications (UCAS).
• THS6 Students will be invited to attend the Presentation evening to collect awards.
• THS6 Students will be invited to join visits to Auschwitz, Uganda…

THS6 SEN Policy

The 6th form team has a wealth of experience in supporting and guiding all THS6 students. It is the ambition of the THS6 team, that every young person with special educational needs reaches their full potential in school, and can make a successful transition to adulthood and the world of further and higher education, training or work.

THS6 is an inclusive 6th form, delivering a range of courses at all 3 levels. Individual interviews with the AHT responsible for post 16, allows structured and supportive guidance and allocation for all students onto the appropriate level and courses, depending upon their previous successes and future aspirations.

A variety of enrichment activities for all post 16 students allows students to develop not only in the academic aspect, but also in their social and communication skills. All level 2 students undertake a certified Management course- which develops their organisation and team building skills. Level 3 students complete the Leeds Met, Progression Module course, which supports and prepares them for further and higher education.