Cambridge Heath Scholars Programme

Scholars Programme LEARNING TOGETHER, ACHIEVING SUCCESS

Scholars Programme Introduction At Cambridge Heath Sixth Form, we are committed to supporting our most able students who are aiming to progress on to highly competitive universities. We recognise the importance of providing students with not only an excellent learning experience, but also access to a wide range of super-curricular enrichment activities that will give them the ‘competitive edge’ when applying to the UK’s leading universities.

What is the Scholars Programme?

The Scholars Programme offers our most able students the opportunity to receive a personalised plan of enrichment activities and guidance that will support them in getting to the next stage of their academic career.

As a member of the Scholars Programme, students can choose to join one of the seven Specialist Pathways. The Specialist Pathways that we offer are: • The Arts • Economics and Finance • English, Humanities and PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) • Law • Medicine and Dentistry • Pharmacy and Healthcare • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Maths)

Who can join the scholars programme?

Students will be invited to join the Scholars Programme during the enrolment process. To be eligible to join the scheme, students must have achieved five A*-A grades at GCSE, or have a score of 48 points.

Once students have been identified as eligible for the programme, a meeting will be arranged to discuss career aspirations, and a personalised plan of activities will be put together.

Why join the Scholars Programme?

By joining the Scholars Programme, you will benefit from: • A place on the Aim2Attain scheme (delivered by the Education Business Partnership and funded by Lloyd’s of London) • Academic Mentoring to challenge you to achieve the highest grades at A Level • University of Oxford – Wadham College activities • University of Cambridge – Clare College activities • The opportunity to visit 1994 and Russell Group universities • Being a member of the Debate Club, the Book Club, or taking part in other culturally enriching activities such as, trips to the theatre.

Specialist Pathways Why join a Specialist Pathway?

The Specialist Pathways are designed to prepare you for applying to the most competitive degree courses. By joining one of the seven Pathways, you will have access to a number of enrichment activities and guidance that will help you to develop the unique edge that these courses require.

What does each Pathway offer?

All Pathways provide students with the opportunity to attend university Masterclasses, Taster Days, and Summer Schools.

Each campus also offers a range of activities alongside the A Level and BTEC courses, so please contact subject teachers to find out more about what is available.

Here are just some of the activities that you can become involved with:

The Arts Pathway • Links with the University of the Arts London • Mentoring from Creative Industry professionals • Trips abroad to places such as South Africa, visits to concerts,

film festivals, and much more.

Economics and Finance Pathway • A place on the Lloyd’s of London Business Mentoring Scheme • Work experience and internship opportunities with local City companies • Essay competitions with The Brokerage Citylink.

English, Humanities and PPE Pathway • Links with universities such as SOAS, Goldsmiths and the LSE • Access to university support programmes including the SOAS Scholars Programme.

Law Pathway • Work experience opportunities with local law firms including the Access Ashurst and Smart Start Schemes • Law essay competitions • Careers workshops and visits to local law firms.

Medicine and Dentistry Pathway • Links with universities such as King’s College London and St Georges • University medical admissions tests support • Access to university support programmes designed to enhance UCAS applications.

Pharmacy and Healthcare Pathway • Links with universities such as City University and Queen Mary, University of London • Support and guidance with finding work experience placements.

STEAM Pathway • Opportunities to take part in workshops and industry placements through the partnership we have with the Construction Youth Trust, Imperial College and the University of Cambridge.

For more specific details about the Specialist Pathways, please contact Rebecca Ferdinand – rferdinand1.211@lgflmail.org or Louisa Chastney – Lchastney.211@lgflmail.org

Email: enquiries@cambridgeheath.towerhamlets.sch.uk www.cambridgeheath.towerhamlets.sch.uk