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Wanstead High School�Sixth Form

Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening

Thursday, 17th October

Wanstead High School

Education with Character

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Sixth Form Vision

To transform lives through education and equip our pupils for future learning, independent living and employment, preparing them fully for life in the modern world. To provide a clear route to higher education, employment and higher-level apprenticeships, facilitating choice and maximising opportunities.

We want to liberate the potential of all pupils to aspire, achieve and succeed in their learning.

We will provide high quality education with character: inspiring our young people, keeping them safe and preparing them fully for life in the modern world.

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Examples of HE Destinations 2024

University of Oxford	Earth Sciences
University of Cambridge	Education
Cardiff University	History
University of Manchester	Politics and Sociology, Physics and Astrophysics, Drama and English Literature, Politics, Philosophy and Economics
University of York	Psychology, English and History
Queen Mary University of London	Psychology, Mathematics, Robotics Engineering
University of Warwick	Politics and Sociology, Sociology and Criminology
University of Southampton	Business Management, Computer Science
University of Leeds	International History and Politics, Geography, Mathematics and Philosophy, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
University of Bristol	Law, History of Art
University of Sheffield	Journalism Studies, Robotics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering
University of Exeter	Finance
University of Liverpool	Business Economics, International Business, Criminology and Sociology, Economics, Evolutionary Anthropology
King's College London, University of London	Classics and the Ancient World, Psychology
University of Edinburgh	Archaeology and Social Anthropology, Arabic with Islamic and Middle Eastern studies
UCL	Education, Society and Culture, French and an Asian or African Language, Biomedical Sciences
University of Nottingham	Physics, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, History, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics
University of the Arts London	Architecture

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Art Foundations and Conservatoires

Trinity Laban Music BA (Hons)
Art and Design Foundation courses at Central Saint Martins, Camberwell, Ravensbourne

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School Day

Time	Activity
8.25 am	Gates open
8.35 am	First warning bell
8.40 am	Morning Tutor time / assembly
9.00 am	Period 1
10.00 am	Period 2 for Years 10-13
11.00 am	Break for Years 10-13
11.20 am	Period 3
12.20 pm	Period 4 for Years 10-13

1.20 pm	Lunchtime for Years 10-13
2.05 pm	Period 5
3.05 pm	Tutor time / registration
3.15 pm	End of school day

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Assembly Wednesday Week 1

Speakers and presenters from universities, professions, apprenticeship providers etc

Personal development themes: e.g. health and nutrition; rights and responsibilities within relationships; young carers; mental health

Celebrate diversity e.g. LGBTQ+; Autism Awareness

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Timetables and Home Study

Year 12 have 9 hours per subject per fortnight.
The remainder of their timetable will consist of supervised study sessions and one Learn to Learn session and one sports option.
Home Study is a privilege awarded to pupils in Year 12 after Christmas, for any Period 5 study session, and only awarded to those who have achieved at least 95% attendance, excellent punctuality and behaviour and who are on track to achieving their target grades.
Students, of course, have the option to study at school instead and not take Home Study

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Private Study

Supervised by Ms Pascu/Ms Iqbal
Pupils tap in using their ID badge
Silent, directed, individual study
Access to computers, printers and photocopier

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Open Study

Supervised by Ms Pascu and Ms Iqbal
Pupils tap in using their ID badge
Quiet, on task talking allowed
Collaborative projects
Becomes the common room at break time and lunch time with its own canteen

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We provide expert support and guidance to ensure that students are supported in gaining the skills and experiences required for employment or further academic study. We also monitor and track attendance, behaviour and progress in order to do this.

Tutor Groups

Each pupil has the same Form Tutor for 2 years. They will support and mentor your child through their studies and help guide them through the UCAS process.

Learn to Learn

Pupils in Year 12 are timetabled 1 hour per fortnight to develop study skills and help them to understand how to learn and revise effectively. This is specifically designed to help support independence, meet the demands of your courses and support progress in subjects.

Guidance, Care & Support

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Enrichment Opportunities�

The Social Contract

Prefects and Head pupils

Peer Mentors

Drama, Music, Optional Sport

Debate mate

Future Leaders programme in collaboration with Redbridge

Duke of Edinburgh

NCS scheme

Higher Education visits/fairs and taster lectures and

Seminars

Linking with other providers for outreach programmes

such as additional lectures and seminars

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

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Social Contract

Year 12 pupils are required to complete 1 hour of Social Contract per fortnight in Terms 1 and 2 of the academic year. This dedicates time to supporting the school community, teaches valuable transferable skills and is useful for personal statements or CVs.

Social Contract can take place during a study period, lunch time or immediately after school. Examples of social contract opportunities this year are supporting the Maths department with teaching Maths to younger pupils; supporting with after school netball club; supporting in the library.

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Higher Education,�Careers and Futures Month

In the summer term we will host a series of workshops and events including trip to HE Fairs and universities to help support pupils in making decisions about their future.�

This has always been successful and we remain dedicated to informing pupils about all of their options at 18 years of age and beyond.

In the past we have had visiting speakers from Imperial University; Queen Mary’s; University of East Anglia; SOAS as well as a range of Apprenticeship providers

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Sixth Form Uniform

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Dress Code�At Wanstead High Sixth Form we follow a professional, office attire dress code, and ask that all pupils who join the Sixth Form adhere to this.

Required Items 6^th Form		Description
Formal fit suit	-	Should be smart and professional, ID badges must be worn at all times.
Formal collared shirt with tie or business style blouse	-	Top button must be done up. Shirts can be long or short-sleeved.
Formal fit skirt or dress (professional length) with business style blazer	-	Should be smart and professional, ID badges must be worn at all times
Black leather-style shoes	-	Formal flat or low-heeled shoes or sensible, practical, flat or low-heeled formal boots can be worn but must be covered under the trousers or no higher than ankle length.
Jewellery	-	Jewellery worn to school should be safe and appropriate. Pupils may wear up to two small stud earrings in each ear and one small nose stud may also be worn. Hoop or drop earrings of any size are not permitted. No other body or facial piercings should be displayed. Pupils may wear a watch; smart watches are not permitted in exams or assessments.
Make Up	-	Make-up needs to be subtle and nail varnish can be worn. Nails to be of a natural or pale shade
Hair	- -	Pupils must wear their hair in a natural colour, bright unnatural colours are not permitted. Extreme hair styles or those associated with any kind of anti-social activities or groups are not permitted. These change from time to time and the Headteacher reserves the right to specify what these might be at any point. The patterned shaving of hair or eyebrows is forbidden. Wanstead High School has adopted the Halo Code. This means our school champions the right of staff and pupils to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We welcome Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs and headscarves, as long as they are in line with school colours and hair colour guidance. This does not include durags or bonnets which are not appropriate in school.
Religious Headwear	-	Religious headwear must be plain and neutral in colour
Hoodies and other non-uniform jumpers or coats	-	Hooded sports tops or ‘hoodies’ are not permitted and will be confiscated.
Hats, Ski Masks, Balaclavas, Face coverings	-	It is not permitted for any pupil to wear any form of cap or hat in the school building. A woollen hat can be�worn to and from school and at break/lunchtimes when the weather is cold. Ski masks, balaclavas and�face coverings should not be worn, to, from or within school.

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Optional Sports

Students have been given the option of signing up for an hour of sports a fortnight. This will be inclusive with an emphasis on fun and wellbeing.

Sports Kit

Football/rugby shirts must not be worn
Dedicated sportswear only

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Monitoring and Tracking

Attendance and punctuality
Achievement and concerns
Progress
Interventions for support

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Attendance expectations

Good school attendance is extremely important to academic progress and success. We expect a minimum of 95% attendance to ensure our pupils can reach their full academic potential.
Persistent absence from school without a valid reason can result in parental meetings, attendance agreements and a scheduled meeting with the Education Welfare Officer. We can reserve the right to not support the exam entries of pupils whose attendance is persistently below 85%. We can also seek to withdraw a pupil from some or all of their exams and their place at school may be withdrawn if unacceptable attendance continues.

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Attendance continued

Sixth Form begins at 8.35am and ends at 3.15pm. All routine medical appointments should be made outside of these hours, no employment is authorised to take place during these hours and no activities such as driving lessons or private tuition should be scheduled during these times. If your child has an unavoidable medical appointment then we need to be notified ahead of this and shown evidence.

If your child becomes unwell they are not authorised to walk off site without permission.

They must alert one of the Sixth Form team and then go to medical who will contact home. Ill students must be picked up by a parent.

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ID badges

ID badges are a legal requirement. These must be worn at all times to verify that they are authorised to be on site, particularly as we share a site with children. �
Pupils without their ID badge will be sanctioned with a detention and will not be allowed to leave site at lunchtime.

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Mobile Phones

We share a site with children therefore no mobile phones are permitted anywhere around the school site other than in the Sixth Form block. Headphones are also only permitted to be worn in the Sixth Form block during study sessions.�
During scheduled study sessions, phones, if used, must be used for work purposes only and under the instruction of our study supervisors.�

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Behaviour expectations

All students must cooperate fully with the school rules and behaviour expectations. All pupils must treat everyone with respect, staff and pupils alike. We will not tolerate the possession, use or distribution of banned items or substances.
Persistent behaviour issues can result in a parental meeting with students being put on a behaviour agreement. We can reserve the right not to support the exam entries of pupils whose behaviour is not in adherence to the schools expectations. We can also seek to withdraw a pupil from some or all of their exams and their place at school may be withdrawn if unacceptable behaviour continues or behaviour becomes unmanageable.

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Behaviour expectations

12 hours of study/homework per week (3-4 hrs per subject)
Pupils should aim for 100% attendance and not drop below 95%
Show respect to others
All lessons and tutor periods must be attended on time and pupils should be well equipped and ready to learn
Deadlines must be met
Must be in dress code at all times
No phones to be heard or seen around the school
No headphones/earpods visible around the school
To set an excellent example for the younger pupils

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Google Classrooms

We have a dedicated Google Classroom page for Year 12 notices, higher education information and enrichment opportunities as well as general reminders and notices. It would be a good idea if students got into the habit of checking our page regularly or set up alerts so as not to miss out.

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Parents’ Evening

30th January 2025-online

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Introduction to Unifrog: