Featherstone High Sixth Form Featherstone High Sixth Form

www.featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk Prospectus 2011/12

Featherstone High Sixth Form

11 Montague Waye,
Southall, UB2 5HF

T: 020 8843 0984

F: 020 8574 3405
E: [email protected]

W: www.featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk

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 Introduction
Welcome: Our Vision
“Our vision for the sixth form
involves each and every
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Contents:
potential. At Featherstone
the focus is on the individual
where both excellence Introducing the 6th Form Applications
and progress is equally
celebrated. 3 University Success 23 Pathways Chart

We believe we can achieve 5 Student Life 24 How to Apply

and aspire to greater things. 6 Facilities 30 Options Blocks
We will accomplish this
through the sharpening of
our academic skills and social The A Level Route Additional Information
awareness which will allow us
to adapt to an ever changing 8 What are AS/A2 Levels? 28 Admissions Criteria
society and become
responsible citizens
9 Courses by Subject Area 30 Contact Details & Map
of tomorrow.”

Statement written by sixth The Vocational Route

form students.
17 What are BTEC Applied A Levels?
“Our sixth form students have
neatly captured the core 18 Courses by Subject Area
purpose of our sixth form at
Featherstone - to be a centre
of excellence in all we do.
Our focus on the individual
student will be very clear from
the moment you join us.

Our vision is to ensure you

realise your unique potential
Together We Acheive
academically, physically and
socially through dedicated,
“There are excellent relationships innovative and enthusiastic
between students & teachers.” teaching and learning.”
Disclaimer: all information correct at time of going to print,
Ofsted 2007, Endorsed 2010 Mr G. Wadwa, Headteacher please contact the school for the most up to date information.

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University Success:
University Destinations 2010 Jaimit Dattani Inderpreet Kaur Kler Amanpreet Sangha
Queen Mary University of London: Royal Holloway, University of Brunel University:
Abdullahi Abdisalam Mathematics London: Biomedical Sciences Economics & Business Finance

Introduction
University of Kingston:
Medical Biochemistry Balraj Dhaliwal Kimberjit Kooner Saminder Sangha
University of Coventry: London School of Economics University of Brighton:
Farah Abukar Accounting and Finance & Political Science: Law with Business
University of Westminster: Philosophy & Economics
Herbal Medicine Neeru Dhanda Faiqa Saqib
Kimberjit Kooner Faraz Syed University of Middlesex: Law Vishal Kumar London Metropolitan University:
Ifrah Aden City University: Criminology & Psychology
London School of London School of South Bank University: Social Policy Gagandeep Dhillon Business Computing Systems
Economics and Economics and University of Middlesex: Mohanjit Sekhon
Athif Afzal
Political Science Political Science Brunel University: Sport Sciences
Business Economics Vivegh Madhusudanan University of Brighton:
London South Bank University: Economics & Finance
(Human Performance) Farhad Dildar
Studying Philosophy Studying Business Brunel University:
Business Information Technology
Lizana Sekiraqa
and Economics Mathematics & Statistics Sahil Aggarwal Economics & Business Finance Habsa Mahdi University of Brighton:
London Metropolitan University: Roehampton University: Accountancy Studies
Economics A* Business Studies A Mathematics Amandeep Dokal Early Childhood Studies
English Literature A* Economics A De Montfort University: & Education Mohamed Sharif
Jasvinder Ahluwalia Human Resources and PR University of Kingston:
Mathematics A* Further Mathematics A* Birmingham City University: Saagar Mair Psychology & Biology
History A* Primary Education with QTS Sapna Fatania London South Bank University:
Birmingham City University: Accounting & Finance Jagmeet Singh
Sarah Ahmed Primary Education with QTS Brunel University:
University of East London: Jaspreet Mannan Finance & Accounting
Psychology Extended Jigna Giva
Anam Mohamed Jaimit Dattani University of Kingston:
University of Hertfordshire:
Nimai Soni
Graphic Design
Queen Mary University of Queen Mary University Suado Asir Biomedical Science The Manchester Metropolitan
University of Brighton:
London of London Economics and Finance Farhiya Huseen
Sumera Masood University: Sport & Exercise Science
Roehampton University:
University of Reading: Faraz Syed
Studying English Studying Mathematics Sandeep Bains Modern Languages
Psychology and Biology London School of Economics
University of Greenwich: Bushra Minhas & Political Science: Business
English Literature A* Government & Politics A Early Years: Foundation & Poojah Jalhan University of Middlesex: Mathematics & Statistics
Sociology A Mathematics A Key Stage 1 University of Middlesex: Biomedical Sciences
Psychology B Further Mathematics A Criminology with Psychology Murtaza Syed
Mikhail Daryl Banzon Basilio Anam Mohamed London South Bank University:
Physics B Thames Valley University: Kirandeep Jaswal Queen Mary University of London: Business Administration
Adult Nursing University of Essex: English
Biomedical Science Atheesan Theivendrabalan
Gursharnpreet Bhambra Hayat Mohamed Sheegow London South Bank University:
London Metropolitan University: Sumair Jawaid University of Kingston: International Bioscience (Human Biology)
Sciences Extended Degree University of Reading: Relations with Sociology
Applied Computer Science Sawan Toor
Feza Bloch Princess Sophie Mushiso London South Bank University:
Sukhvir Chahal Farhiya Huseen University of East London: Karamveer Kang Middlesex University: Business Studies
University of Reading University of Reading Education Studies South Bank University: International Business
Sport & Exercise Salman Vassi
Studying Business & IT Studying Psychology & Biology Rashiqah Butt Satvir Panesar London South Bank University:
Middlesex University: Damanjot Kaur Khaira University of Coventry: Accounting & Finance
Applied Business (Double) Biology A Psychology with Criminology The School of Pharmacy, University Sport & Exercise Science
of London: Master of Pharmacy Rajneet Kaur Virdee
Distinction Mathematics C Sukhvir Chahal Harpreet Singh Rana The School of Pharmacy, University
A Level ICT D Psychology A University of Reading: Aaminah Khan University of Kingston: Economics of London: Master of Pharmacy
Business Information Technology University of Brighton:
Law with Business Lydia Salhotra Yasfer Yousuf
Lydia Salhotra Harpreet Kaur Kler Dipali Chandracumar University of Reading: Economics University of Buckinghamshire:
The School of Pharmacy, University Amreeta Khroad Air Transport with Pilot Training
University of Reading Royal Holloway, University of London of London: Master of Pharmacy University of Essex: Kirandeep Samra
Biomedical Science University of Middlesex: Bojan Zekic
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University of Kingston: English Harpreet Kaur Kler Mathematics
Business Studies B Biology B Literature with Creative Writing Royal Holloway, University of Krystal Samuel
Economics B Chemistry C Handeep Chowla
London: Biomedical Sciences St Mary’s University College,
Twickenham:
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and performance, concert choreographic principles and site
in Health & Social Care: in Music Technology: required for the performing
production and an investigation VSHFLÀFSHUIRUPDQFH
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of an area of the music industry
of core and specialist units you will cover 3 core units ([WHQGHG&HUWLÀFDWHRIIHUV BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
of your own choice.
including health care and that include Music production ÁH[LELOLW\DQGDFKRLFHRI in Performing Arts & Dance:
human anatomy and physiology techniques, sequencing systems Contact: Ms A McNicholas emphasis through the optional The 180-credit BTEC Level 3
as well as communication and and techniques and sound units. Learners will be able to Extended Diploma in Performing
supportive skills. creation and manipulation study a range of units from arts expands on the work
before studying 3 further optional working in the performing covered in the BTEC Level 3
Contact: Mr J Andrews units that include learning about arts industry; Devising plays, Diploma and is aimed at students
the different jobs in the music DJ Technology, exploring who want to predominantly study
industry or investigation of an computers used by musicians, dance and drama. Learners
area of the music industry of your the development of dance and ZLOOFRYHUÀYHPDQGDWRU\
own choice. exploring urban dance styles. units: performance workshop;
performing arts business,
performing to an audience, the
historical context of performance
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units from the Diploma as well
as musical theatre performance
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research assistant, laboratory coaching assistant, PE teacher, The 120-credit BTEC Level 3 The 180-credit BTEC Level 3 customer service agent, hotel
research assistant and careers in coach, gym instructor and sports Diploma in Sport broadens and Extended Diploma extends receptionist, holiday or resort
the NHS. scientist. expands the specialist work- and deepens the specialist representative. The National
related focus from the BTEC Level work-related focus from the Diploma course will allow you
%7(&/HYHO([WHQGHG&HUWLÀFDWH %7(&/HYHO([WHQGHG&HUWLÀFDWH 3 Subsidiary Diploma. There is BTEC Level 3 Diploma. There is to progress to university where
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of; Chemistry and our Earth, extends the specialist covers the VFLHQFHFRDFKLQJDQGÀWQHVV study in the sports science, Management.
Energy and our Universe and key knowledge and practical sector. Learners will study units FRDFKLQJDQGÀWQHVVVHFWRU
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from the Subsidiary Diploma Learners will study units from the
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in Sport plus additional units in Diploma in Sport plus additional
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sports development; coaching; units in sports nutrition; sports
of science whilst applying them and training; practical sport; on the UK travel and tourism
practical sports; current issues injuries; psychology for sports
to a vocational setting and anatomy and physiology; and industry and will explore
in sport; leadership; rules, performance and organising a
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activities. and tourism. Students will then
sport and exercise health and is a mandatory element of
BTEC Level 3 Diploma and go on to cover specialist units
lifestyle. the course where learners will
Extended Diploma in Applied BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary that include European holiday
gain an insight into the sports
Science (Forensic Science): Diploma in Sport: destinations and business and
industry and put their theory into
This course is ideal if you already The 60-credit BTEC Level 3 employability skills within the
practice.
enjoy science and are interested Subsidiary Diploma covers the travel and tourism industry.
in developing a career in a key knowledge and practical Contact:0V/9DUOH\ BTEC Level 3 Diploma &
science related profession. skills required to work or study in
Extended Diploma in
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Travel & Tourism
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Core units include the travel
within a variety of vocational in the principles of anatomy
and tourism industry, the
settings, as well as the study and and physiology; assessing risk in
business of travel and tourism
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and marketing travel and
units including criminology and H[HUFLVHDQGÀWQHVVWUDLQLQJDQG
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tourism products and services.
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outstanding the course students will have a
and business travel operations
grounded knowledge of science
features of the in the three disciplines of Biology,
and tourism development and
all students will take part in
Chemistry and Physics as well
school.” as specialising in the area of
work experience.

Ofsted 2007, Endorsed 2010 forensic science. Contact: Ms M Jaitley

Contact: Mr K Palmer
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Pathways Chart: How to

Application
A Level
5 GCSEs A*-C
5 GCSEs A*-C
with Bs in the
A Levels University
University
Apply:
2 Year Course
Route subjects you take or Work Stage 1
GCSE APS:42 Choose FH6.
Stage 2
Please read through this prospectus carefully so
that you can make an informed decision. If you
are unsure about anything, get some advice. In
BTEC 5 GCSEs WKHÀUVWLQVWDQFHVSHDNWR\RXUIRUPWXWRURUULQJ
Applied BTEC Applied the school.
Grades A-D University
A Levels Stage 3
A Level (min D Grade in or Work
2 Year Course Take a look at the Pathways Chart. It will help
Route English Required)
you to make your choices at the right level.
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available to download from our website.
Stage 4
You will receive a letter inviting you for an
interview so that you can discuss the most
BTEC BTEC Level 2 BTEC Applied appropriate pathway for you.
University
4 GCSE Passes )LUVW&HUWLÀFDWH A Levels
Route or Work Stage 5
1 Year Course 2 Year Course
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whether you have been successful and a
conditional offer will be given.
Stage 6
As we are heavily over-subscribed, it is advisable to apply as early as possible (i.e. before “The curriculum is outstanding. Final enrolment will happen during the
February half-term). Students who apply later may well gain a place, but possibly not on their September 2011 induction week.
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suitable courses.
balanced and provides induction week is mandatory.

outstanding opportunities for

students.” Ofsted 2007, Endorsed 2010
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Option Blocks:

Application
A Levels Option 1 A Levels Option 2 A Levels Option 3 A Levels Option 4 Enrichment %7(&/HYHO&HUWLÀFDWH
Biology Chemistry Physics Maths Extended Project Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Support
Art ICT Maths Economics
Chemistry Economics Psychology Business Further Maths Performing Arts Health & Social IT Level 2
Geography English Lit Spanish Biology Sports & Exercise Care Applied Science Functional
Other Languages Travel & Tourism Travel & Tourism Art Literacy &
Psychology Sociology Punjabi Sociology
English Lit History French Business Music Numeracy
Critical Thinking
Business PE Government &
(E grade
Politics Citizenship students)
Drama &
Theatre Studies

BTEC Applied A Levels (2) BTEC Applied A Levels (2) Support Note: Students would normally follow between three and four A levels or equivilent BTEC Applied
A level subjects. Tradtional A levels and BTEC Applied A levels can be mixed.
Health & Social Care Business Level 2
Travel & Tourism Applied Science Functional Students who follow Level 2 BTEC courses will be required to choose three subjects and will also
Business Sport & Exercise Literacy & take up Functional Skills in Maths or English depending on their GCSE grade.
Art Performing Arts & Dance Numeracy
Business (Combined)
Applied Science IT (E grade
Music Production (DJ) Students)

Award (1) Award (1)

Health & Social Business Retake GCSE
Care Applied Science Eng & Maths
Travel & Tourism Sport & Exercise
Business IT (D grade
Art students)
Business
Applied Science

BTEC Applied A Levels (3)

Health & Social Care “ I enjoy Applied Health
Travel & Tourism and Social Care the most
Business
Art because its coursework
Applied Science based and helps me
Sport & Exercise prepare for the real
IT world”.
Performing Arts & Dance (Combined)
Music Production (DJ) Pretika – Year 12

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 Admissions:

Information
Year 12 -Traditional A Levels Students from Overseas
5 GCSEs at C or above grade and Bs in the Students will be requested to show their birth
courses (including English & Maths) that students FHUWLÀFDWHFXUUHQWSDVVSRUWGRFXPHQWDWLRQRI
wish to study, in addition students would need UHVLGHQF\DQGDOOUHOHYDQWTXDOLÀFDWLRQVLQOLQHZLWK
to attain a GCSE average points score of 42. In the admissions course criteria. The school will look
subjects not taken at GCSE an associated GCSE at all students on an individual basis and whether
will be taken into account. they are suitable for the courses chosen.

BTEC grades will only be accepted as one All students must have relevant exam board slips to
“The AV Suite for me is the
grade within the 5 A*-C grades FRQÀUPWKHLUTXDOLÀFDWLRQVDQGSKRWRFRSLHVZLOOEH
best room in FH6. It has taken by the school. Students who fail to produce
state of art technology For sciences a B must be obtained in both in the the appropriate documentation will not be offered
and supportive teachers” core & additional science a place within Featherstone High Sixth Form.
Myles – Year 13 BTEC Applied A Levels Progression to Year 13 -A2 and Applied Level
5 GCSEs at grade A-D. This can include BTEC In order to continue into Year 13 students will need
courses previously followed (which will count as to have attained a minimum of 3 E’s at A Level
one grade) and in addition they must have at and MERIT grades in the BTEC Applied A levels,
least a D grade in English. however the following will be considered in each
case:
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expand our knowledge”
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Success at these courses at the end of Year 12
Students that fail the requirement will be offered
would enable students to move to Level 3.
“I enjoy A Level English the option of being re-coursed on to BTEC Applied
External Students A levels and will return into Year 12.
because the teacher is
really inspiring. We have External students can access courses subject
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been reading Wuthering WRIXOÀOOLQJWKHDSSURSULDWHFULWHULDDQGVXEMHFW
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to spaces being available on the course. The
Heights focusing on passing their functional skills courses in English and
school will look at all students on an individual
challenging gender Maths and gaining a PASS or above within their
basis and whether they are suitable for the
roles in the Victorian chosen course. However, their overall Year 12
courses chosen.
era”. portfolio will be looked at on an individual basis
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