Success

Ofsted February 2005 Quotes:

‘This is a good, cost-effective sixth form. Good teaching combined with students’ very positive attitudes and good assessment procedures lead to good achievement.’
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‘Students have the opportunities for individual attention provided with relatively small teaching groups.’
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‘Teachers are experts in their subjects.’
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‘The advice and guidance afforded to students in the sixth form are very good. There is a very favourable ratio of tutors to students on most of the available courses.’
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‘The sixth form council has a significant influence on the life and work of the school.’
‘The support provided for students and their families when considering their options for higher education is very good. Students receive very good guidance on their further study or career opportunities.’
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‘The very good attitude that students have towards their learning is because they enjoy lessons, find the work interesting and challenging and have high levels of commitment.’
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‘There is a high level of mutual respect and trust between the students and staff.’
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‘Many sixth formers help younger students to organise and support charity fund raising. Service to the community is required and students take this seriously.’
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‘Provision in the NVQ Football Coaching Award is excellent.’
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