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Aspire . Achieve . Excel

ARK 6th Form East Sussex is part of the ARK Schools network.

ARK Schools is an education charity and a leading academy operator.

Our aim is to create outstanding community schools that give every studentthe opportunity at 18 to go to university or pursue the career of theirchoice. Our 31 schools in London, Birmingham, Hastings and Portsmouthinclude primary, secondary and all-through academies.

The ARK Schools NetworkMy time at sixth form was bothenjoyable and challenging. The teacherswere very approachable and would dotheir best to help you understand theirsubjects.”Nathan achieved 3A grades and is studying Aeronautics

and Astronautics Engineering at Southampton

I have really enjoyed my time at sixthform and have made many friendshipswith staff and students.”Glen achieved 2A*, 2A grades and is studying at Oxford

The sixth form is a brilliant place tostudy. The teaching staff are excellentand I can’t thank them enough forhelping me reach and achieve mypotential.”Ashley achieved 3A*, 1A grades and is studying at Surrey

Sixth form is a place where it’s actuallypossible to enjoy your classes. Make the most of your two years herebecause I really wish mine hadn’t goneso quickly!”

Isra achieved 3A, 1B grades

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Dear Parent/Carer

We are very proud to welcome you to ARK 6th Form East Sussex. We arecommitted to providing an outstanding post-16 education for all of our students.

ARK 6th Form has a reputation for delivering excellent outcomes. Over anumber of years our students have successfully moved from our sixth form totop universities including Oxbridge and the Russell Group.

ARK 6th Form has a powerful ethos and creates an environment in which ourstudents are encouraged to participate and to display a high level of:

• Intellectual curiosity

• Passion for their chosen subjects

• Desire to contribute to the wider community

• Ambition to achieve the qualifications to go on to university or their chosencareer

We are a sixth form serving two ambitious academies and we welcome allstudents and families who are committed to hard work and to supporting ouracademies’ aims.

This is an important point in your educational journey as you begin to choose thepost-GCSE options which best match your needs and ambitions for the future. We look forward to working with you over the next two years.

Mark Phillips

PrincipalARK William Parker Academy

Welcome

Lucy Monk

PrincipalHelenswood Academy

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ARK 6th Form is founded on the core values ofrespect, excellence and care, which inspire acommunity of staff and students to achieve their fullpotential. We value resilience, creativity, curiosity anda love of learning to empower students to meet thedemands of a rapidly changing world.

At ARK 6th Form we cultivate leadership; demandingaccountability at every level and ensuring that ourstandards match your expectations.

All ARK 6th Form students meet or exceed theirtargets through challenge and support.

The ARK Schools network is committed to providingyoung people in the Hastings area with opportunitieswhich will raise their aspirations and open doors forthe future. Successful progression to top universities issupported by offering bespoke experiences tostudents applying for the most competitive courses ortargeting careers in top professions.

Our vision

Two sites. One team. One shared vision.

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At ARK 6th Form we expect a 100% passrate in all A Level and BTEC courses.

ARK 6th Form life is underpinned by the highest expectationsof all members of our community.

Our excellent teaching and pastoral care and extensiveenrichment opportunities enable every student to realisetheir academic potential and be prepared for their next steps.By the age of 19 we expect every student to be appropriatelyqualified and skilled to fulfil university ambitions or pursue thecareer of their choice.

We set aspirational targets for all our students in all of theirsubjects and are committed to delivering the quality ofprovision to achieve these.

We work closely with ARK Schools to foster strongrelationships with universities and our students have access toARK’s University and Careers Success Programme, throughwhich our students can apply for a number of highereducation bursaries.

High expectations


With a strong emphasis on personal accountability we encourageour sixth form students to make significant contributions to theimmediate and wider community.

Throughout their time at ARK 6th Form students are encouragedto develop leadership roles within the student body andcontribute to raising the aspirations of the younger studentswithin the Academies. Our students are keen to share theopportunities they have been afforded through ARK 6th Form tosupport a drive to raise the ambitions of the young people ofHastings and Rother.

We actively develop creativity and enterprise, leadership andresponsibility and a concern for the wider community. Ourstudents are expected to lead fundraising events for local, national and international charities and participate in a range ofcommunity projects.

We value every individual in ourcommunity by fostering a culture ofequality and respect.

Exceptional role models


ARK 6th Form aims to provide the highest standard of teaching. We expect lessons to bechallenging, engaging and effectively designed so that every student makes exceptional progress.

ARK 6th Form is committed to training and developing all our staff, and we work closely withthe ARK Schools network to support this.

• All A Level teachers are highly qualified in their subjects.

• ARK Schools’ external monitoring and assessment process helps us to maintain the higheststandards of teaching and learning across ARK 6th Form. This ensures that students areappropriately stretched and challenged, and that their progress is accurately measured.

Lessons are taught in a varietyof interesting and inspiring wayswhich stimulate higher orderthinking to promote the rapidprogress of students.

Excellent teaching


With a highly qualified and experienced team of teachers, we believe our provision is bothbroad and attractive. Students may choose from the following A Level and BTEC courses:

Sport Academy - for both male and female students.In addition to the range of qualifications in sport andphysical education, ARK 6th Form will be offeringstudents the chance to join our Sport Academy.The academy will focus on the achievement ofsporting excellence through the development of skillsand performance in the chosen discipline. Lessons willbe delivered by qualified and experienced coaches.Entrants will combine this option with other academicqualifications.

Sixth form curriculum

Art & DesignArt (Graphic Design)BiologyChemistry

Economics English LiteratureFurther MathematicsGeography

Government & PoliticsHistoryICTMathematics

Philosophy & Ethics PhysicsPsychologySociology

A Levels

Business Studies Health & Social Care Performing Arts Sports Award Level 3 Vocational Courses


Curriculum pathwaysPathway 1

3 or 4 AS Levels: Students who achieve 6 A*- B grades at GCSE (includingEnglish and Mathematics).

These students will take 3 or 4 AS Levels in Year 12,continuing with their strongest 3 or 4 subjects at A2 inYear 13. There will be a focus on selecting a curriculumwith an application to Russell Group universities inmind. These students will also be encouraged toundertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) andCritical Thinking.

Pathway 2

Vocational course (equivalent to 3 A Levels): Students who achieve 5 A*-C grades at GCSE (includingEnglish and Mathematics).

Some students may mix and match a vocational coursewith AS / A Level. This would be agreed as part of afocussed one to one meeting.

All students will be required to re-sit Mathematics andEnglish GCSEs if they have not achieved a grade C or above.

We are treated asadults and ourlessons oftenbecome mature,informal discussionswhich challenge ourprevious thoughts and opinions.”

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Art is a must for all creative, artistic students wishing topursue a career in this huge and exciting field. You willdevelop skills through visual research and investigation,critical discussions in response to gallery visits, videos andtopical events as well as your independent work.Graphic Design is a separate A Level and comprises 2D/3Ddesign, illustration, packaging, typography and ideas generation.

Art & Design / Graphic Design A2This course can lead to careers in:• Photography• Graphic design• Interior design• Theatre design • Fashion and textiles• Three dimensional design

Assessment:Unit 1 - PorfolioUnit 2 - ExaminationUnit 3 - EssayUnit 4 - Examination

• Fine art• Illustration• Animation• Advertising

Studying biology helps us to understand the changeshappening in our society and developments in medicalscience such as cloning, genetics, the Human GenomeProject, biotechnology, ethics, ecology and human physiologyand disease.Study biology if you want to develop your interest in thescientific world.

Biology A2This course can lead to careers in:• Food science• Sports science• Physiotherapy• Conservation• Biotechnology• Health & social care

Assessment:External tests andcoursework.

• Medicine• Pharmacy• Dentistry• Environment

This course has been developed by the University ofCambridge and leading businesses to provide a work-focusedcourse that gives hands-on practical experience and coversall the core business functions of planning, HR, Productionand Marketing. The course provides a variety of learningstructures with the ability to achieve up to 420 UCAS pointswhich is equivalent to 3 A* A Levels.

Business Studies Vocational CourseThis course can lead to careers in:• Management• Banking• Research• Stock Exchange• Self-Employment• Accountancy

Assessment:Coursework.• Teaching

• Advertising• Marketing• Personnel• Production• Customer Service

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If you are interested in developing new, revolutionarysubstances that could improve our health, lifestyles andenvironment or if you have enjoyed GCSE Chemistry - thenthis course is for YOU! Plastics, detergents and anti-cancerdrugs would not exist without the chemical knowledgeneeded to make them. Chemistry is the central, useful andcreative science; it underpins other scientific disciplines.

Chemistry A2Assessment:Written examination.Practical exam orinternal assessment oflaboratory skills.

If you are interested in why the country becomes richer orpoorer and want to understand the forces that shape themodern world, then economics is an essential subject. The A level is structured into four themes:1. Markets and market failure.2. Introduces the UK economy.3. Explores business behaviour and the labour market.4. Considers a global perspective.

Economics A2This course can lead to careers in:• Economics• Management• Banking• Stock Exchangeas well as a wide range of HigherEducation courses.

Assessment:Paper 1: Theme 1 & 3Paper 2: Theme 2 & 4Paper 3: Case studytaking into account allthemes.

• Research• Teaching• Accountancy

English literature is recognised by all universities as anexcellent grounding for most academic disciplines. It will alsoenhance your access to various working experiences such asjournalism, research, teaching, the civil service, publishing,advertising and other creative careers.

English Literature A2This course can lead to careers in:• Media• Law• Any field where communicationskills are highly valuedand a wide range of courses inhigher education.

Assessment:Exams 60%.Coursework 40%.

• Journalism

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This course can lead to careers in:• Pharmacy• Chemistry• Forensic Science• Veterinary science• Agricultural science• Environmental science

• Medicine• Dentistry• Geology


If you are interested in the environment, concerned by worldpoverty, global warming, acid rain and the ozone problem.If you want to explore the key issues that arise from theinteraction of people with their environment.This course is for you.

Geography A2This course can lead to careers in:• Planning• Finance• Public relations• Marketing• Leisure & tourism• Nature conservancy

Assessment:AS - One 2hr paper.1hr Skills paper.A2 - 2 1/2 hr Exam.Fieldwork paper.

Do you want to understand how decisions are made in themodern world? If you do - then study government andpolitics. This course links well with other social science andhumanities subjects at A level and beyond. It is well regardedby universities and employers because of the analytical anddiscursive nature of the course. This course regularly sendsstudents on to university courses at Oxbridge and the L.S.E.

Government & Politics A2This course can lead to careers in:• The civil service• The legal system• The police force• Central government• Local government• The media and journalism

Assessment:Examination.AS - 2 x 1.20 exam.A2 - 2 x 1.30 exam.

• Education• Social work• Publicrelations

This course aims to maintain and support the recognisedstandards demanded for health and social care education andtraining. It enables students to develop broad-basedunderstanding of health and social care principles and tofocus on specific career pathways in health and social careservices, health promotion, health care science, mental healthand caring for children.

Health & Social Care BTEC Subsidiary Certificate/DiplomaThis course can lead to careers in:• Social work• Medicine• Educationand higher education courses inrelated disciplines.

Assessment:Coursework.

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Combines well with many subjects such as English, languages,art, geography, economics and sociology. The course involvesdecision-making, co-operation, independent thinking anddebate and offers balance and depth to any combination ofcourses. The course promotes an understanding of changeand development over time with an emphasis on spiritual,moral, ethical and social issues.

History A2This course can lead to careers in:• Archaeology• Education• Public relations• Business management• Archivism and museum work• All professional careers

Assessment:AQA externalexamination andmoderatedcoursework at A2.

• Accountancy• Journalism• Law

This course features a student-centred approach to learning,with the opportunity to apply ICT principles in a practicalway and the development of insights into business and othersectors that make significant use of ICT.Admission to this course can also be gained with a Level 2BTEC or OCR National at grade B or merit.

ICT A2This course can lead to careers in:• Business• Administration• Media• Software• Journalism• Education

Assessment:External examinationsand e-portfolios.

• Design

In the past fifty years, old and new applications ofmathematical ideas have transformed the way we live.Find out how!Mathematics is fun! Mathematics is a particular strength at our sixth form.Further Mathematics is an option in Years 12 and 13 forstudents with a grade A* or A who love Mathematics.

Mathematics A2This course can lead to careers in:• Accountancy• Banking• Market research• Lawand higher earnings!(Research evidence proves it)

Assessment:Examination - 6modules. 11/2 hours each over2 years.Subject to nationalchanges.

• Medicine• Engineering• Teaching


This qualification offers a highly practical experience. You willlearn about the performing arts industry and explore a rangeof practical options including contemporary theatreperformance, musical theatre, directing and choreography.ARK 6th Form has key partnership links with organisationsincluding Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre,Barbican, Royal Opera House and Hofesh Shechter Company.

Performing Arts BTEC Extended DiplomaThis course can lead to careers in:• Entertainment• Education• Performing arts industriesand advanced courses such asBTEC Higher Diploma or a BA degree.

Assessment:Coursework andpractical performance.

All aspects of physics are related to real life situations,making the course sometimes puzzling, occasionally worrying,always fascinating! Enter the exciting world of spaceexploration, communication networks, engineering andequipment design. Develop skills of observation and powersof logical thinking. Enhance all of your future prospectsenormously by achieving this highly respected qualification.

Physics A2This course can lead to careers in:• Engineering• Medicine• Sciences• Architecture• Broadcasting• Car design

Assessment:Coursework on anindustrial visit and onpersonal experiments.

• Defence• Education• Research• Advertising

The analytical, communication and presentation skillsdeveloped in this course enhance prospects both for degreelevel study and for employment. This is an academicallyrigorous and stimulating course which focuses on thephilosophy of religion and ethics; it is highly respected byuniversities. No personal faith commitment is required, butan interest in ideas, values and the people who hold them.

Philosophy and Ethics A2This course can lead to: • A wide range of careers,particularly those involvingworking with people and ideas

• A wide choice of progressionroutes on to higher education

Assessment:Examinations.

The study of society and of people and their behaviour.Topics such as domestic violence, racism, ethnicity and socialinequality are embraced. Sociologists create theories toexplain human behaviour and the workings of society. Thesetheories can lead to generalisations being made. Theoriesmust be backed up by facts and evidence collectedmethodically by carrying out research.

Sociology A2This course can lead to careers in:• Law• Social work • Journalism• Teaching• Management • Local government

Assessment:Examinations at theend of Year 12 and 13.There is NOcourseworkcomponent.

These courses cover a broad range of practical, vocationaland academic skills, and the learner should be prepared tofully immerse themselves in all areas.Participation in sports coaching and practical sport modules,along with the anatomy and physiology modules, and the in-depth study of how the body systems work make this theperfect course for the sports minded student.

Sports Award BTEC Packages including Extended DiplomaThese courses can lead to careersin:• Sport and leisure industry• Coaching and leadership• Education and training• Sport science and therapy

Assessment:100% Coursework.Modules assessedinternally and verifiedthrough externalmoderator.

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Are you interested in why we behave as we do?This course will introduce students to the nature ofpsychology and develop essential knowledge of differentareas of psychology, offering opportunities to debatecontemporary issues; develop a thorough understanding ofresearch; prepare you for both higher education study orvocational routes.

Psychology A2This course can lead to careers in:• Social work• Child care• Medicine, nursingand related professions

• Academic psychology• Counselling and therapy

Assessment:Examination.AS - 2 units. A2 - 2 units.

• Education• Business• Marketing

ARK 6th Form students are also expected to make a significantcontribution to the academies and wider community. This mayinclude becoming part of initiatives such as paired reading, inclass support with younger students, as well as leading theschool councils in both academies. We also hope, this year, toget students engaged with an outreach in programme tosupport literacy and other activities in local primary schools.

In addition, students will benefit from the many opportunitiesthat being part of the ARK network offers at sixth form such asmentoring, bursaries and opportunities to visit universities andbusinesses across the country.

All students also follow a programme of enrichment designed to not only develop their life skillsbut increase their appeal as an applicant to university. General Studies or Critical Thinking course toAS Level and opportunities exist for students to complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Re-take GCSE English and mathematics are available. Additionally, all students participate in ourenrichment programme which includes lessons in:

Enrichment

Photography Arts AwardSportModel United NationsDuke of Edinburgh AwardCombined Cadet Force

Performing ArtsYoung EnterpriseAfrica Wild TrailsKabubbuVolunteering

Extended Project QualificationEngineering Education SchemeStudent-led Societies, Student UnionStudent MentoringLife Skills - Cooking etc.

A diverse range of trips and visits will run throughout the academic yearand opportunities for university-led Summer Schools will also be available.

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Knowing our studentsARK 6th Form is led by a highly experienced Vice Principal with adedicated team who provide the pastoral and academic supportwhich underpins student progress and achievement.

Students participate in regular progress meetings with their teachersand personal tutor where they receive individual feedback andidentify if any specific actions or interventions are required to movetheir progress forward. Students are encouraged to take greaterresponsibility for their progress at Key Stage 5, but the rigorousacademy monitoring systems ensure that there is no slippage.

The ARK 6th Form team will help students adjust during the toughtransition from Year 11 to 12 and then use their knowledge andexpertise to continue to guide students as they research university,apprenticeship or career options.

I like sixth form because it balances anatmosphere of focused learning with afriendly social environment. Students andstaff get to know each other really well,treating us all as individuals.”

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ARK 6th Form East SussexHelenswood AcademyThe Ridge, Hastings

East Sussex TN34 2AFwww.helenswoodacademy.org

Tel: 01424 422470

ARK 6th Form East SussexARK William Parker Academy

Parkstone Road, HastingsEast Sussex TN34 2NT

www.arkwilliamparkeracademy.orgTel: 01424 439888

Please Note: All courses will run subject to the level of interest at interview. We reserve the right towithdraw courses should there be insufficient demand. Every effort has been made to ensure the informationprovided in this prospectus is correct at the time of printing; however, ARK 6th Form East Sussex reservesthe right to make any amendments as necessary.

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