Students "personal development is good because the care, guidance and support students receive are good" (Ofsted, March 2011)
Sixth Form students have dedicated Sixth Form Academic Mentors who are responsible for small groups of students. Mentors monitor the progress of students and are the first point of contact for advice and support on academic and other issues. Every week Sixth Form students will have a 1:1 mentoring meeting to discuss progress and any issues of concern. At this weekly meeting Mentors can advise, provide learning and/or time-management strategies and if necessary, arrange for the student to receive subject specialist support or wellbeing advice.Mentors regularly review attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
Sixth Form students remain or, for those who are new to the Academy, are placed, in Family Groups and are expected to participate in Family organised activities and act as role models for younger Family members.
Mr Pelling Deputy Principal Responsible for Key Stage 5
Mr McCullagh Assistant Principal, Head of Sixth Form
Mrs Butcher Careers Guidance, Work Related Learning
There will also be a Sixth Form Administrator who will deal with, UCAS applications and general Sixth Form administration.
Students must arrive at the Academy for 08.20 ready for Lesson 1 which begins at 08.30. Students on morning duty rota may need to arrive earlier.
There is an expectation that all students will be here at this time and registered with their tutors. Students who are persistently late to or who fail to attend morning registration may face disciplinary action. There is no morning registration for Y13 students and neither Y12 nor Y13 student are required to register in the afternoon.
The Academy generally operate a 5 X 1hr period day, with school finishing at 3.00 pm. Some students may find that they have a period 6 lesson, ie a teaching slot from 3.00 to 4.00 pm.
Full and punctual attendance at lessons is an expectation we have of all students. Students who are persistently late to class or who absent themselves without good reason will be jeopardising their place in the Sixth Form.
If there is a legitimate reason for a student’s absence, we ask that parents provide a note to this effect. Absences may be legitimated in three ways: through a phone call to the school office (01737 551161); through a letter to be handed to your son/daughter’s tutor or by e-mail, to Philip.mccullagh@oasiscoulsdon.org
Students will have on their timetables periods that are classified as Free, ie non-contact periods. We expect that students will use this time for private study and that any non-contact periods in the morning will be spent on the school site. Should a student have a non-contact period in the afternoon, they are free to go home.
Oasis Academy Coulsdon has Sixth Form Dress Code to promote a respectable image. All Sixth Formers are expected to adhere to it. The dress code allows considerable freedom whilst ensuring that everyone's appearance is smart. All students should dress in a manner appropriate for a business environment.
On formal occasions all Sixth formers are expected to set an example and dress particularly smartly.
Boys
Smart full-length tailored trousers
Shirt – colour of choice (no extreme patterns)
Tie -optional
Plain jumper or cardigan
Jacket – optional
Formal shoes that can be polished
Girls
Shirt/blouse (colour of choice)
Smart full length tailored trousers
Knee length Skirt/Dress
Plain jumper or cardigan
Jacket – optional
Formal shoes, or boots (ankle or knee length) with a flat or small heel.
The following apply to all Sixth Form students:
Clothes must not be tight-fitting or revealing. No slogans.
No hoodies or caps are allowed.
Denim coats and jackets are not acceptable.
Jewellery suitable for a professional environment is permissible.
Tattoos must not be visible
Hair must be kept tidy. Extremes of length or style are not permitted.
Shaved heads, other than for medical reasons, are not permitted (a letter from medical consultant required)
Colouring: discreet highlights are acceptable; bright, unnatural colours are not.
Other styling: Unconventional styles including patterns cut into hair or eyebrows are not allowed.
A Sixth former should only come to the Academy dressed in their sports kit if they have Sports/PE lessons in the morning or are travelling to an organised sports event.
It is beyond the scope of the dress code to provide guidance to cover every eventuality.The Academy reserves the right to send home to change any Sixth Form student whose standard of dress or appearance, including hair style, is considered inappropriate.
Our WellBeing Centre is available for Sixth Form students and provides support to students and their families through a network of nurses, professional consultants and external agencies. Students who are experiencing difficulties either at school or at home can access confidential support and advice when they need it. We also offer a ‘drop in’ service to the community at certain times during the week.
The Academy has been awarded ‘Healthy School’ status in recognition of its contribution to raising awareness of health and wellbeing issues. The purpose of the scheme is to ensure that health education becomes an integrated part of the school curriculum and that the wider community is involved in its planning, implementation, evaluation and celebration. There are four strategic aims of the National Healthy Schools Project: to support children and young people in developing healthy behaviours; to help raise pupil achievement; to help reduce health inequalities; to help promote social inclusion.
Sixth Form students will be leaders of the Academy. The Academy Head Boy and Girl and their team of Academy Prefects will assist staff in duties and be role models and mentors to younger students. They will meet monthly will the Principal and members of the Academy Leadership Team to discuss issues, review policies and procedures and be the student voice on all matters relating to the Academy. These roles of responsibility will greatly assist personal development and build confidence and will enhance personal references and cvs.
Bus: Sixth Form students should ensure they have the correct Oyster card applicable for their age e.g. 16+ Zip Oyster Card from www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets
Mopeds: There are no parking facilities on the Academy site for students. You must be fully insured and have registered your moped with our Sixth Form Administrator.
Car: Driving lessons must not be booked during timetabled lessons. Authorised Absence will only be granted for a driving test. The Academy has links with What Car Driving School in Old Coulsdon, contact Roger Buckingham on 0788 7998484 to discuss special rates and arrangements.
There are no car parking facilities on the Academy site for students. Students who drive their own car to and from the Academy must inform the Sixth Form Administrator and provide details of their car registration. Students must park their car safely, responsibly and with consideration to our local neighbours. Students are reminded that the Academy is situated in a residential area and must not block driveways or footpaths.
We recognise that many students will want to take up part-time employment and this can be a positive way of learning time-management skills. Any part-time job must not be to the detriment of studies a maximum of 10 hours per week is advised and work commitments should be reduced during exam periods.
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