Our Vision • A Centre of Excellence where everyone has aspirations to learn, progress and achieve. • A co A co‐ co‐operative, innovative, dynamic community operative innovative dynamic community with a clear sense of purpose and pride in promoting promoting personalised learning for all. personalised learning for all • A School for the Twenty First Century.
ACADEMY STATUS ACADEMY STATUS Converter Academy as an outstanding school Successfully converted on June 1 S f ll t d J 1st 2011 Freedom to innovate including change to 11‐19 school Easier access to capitol funding, now received capitol funds for brand new 11 19 school capitol funds for brand new 11‐19 school More money for our students “In the business of learning”
A STEM CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE STEM subjects are integral to the UK’s success: the UK is the world’s sixth largest manufacturer; engineering turnover is around £800 billion per year Runcorn is in the top 3 regions in Western Europe for STEM careers year. Runcorn is in the top 3 regions in Western Europe for STEM careers. In a competitive global market for skills it is important that students appreciate that the industry on their door step can be the key to a very b i ht f t bright future We strive to reach outside the classroom to collaborate across subjects, enhance and enrich the curriculum, make links with the world of j , , work, and use varied contexts to help young people relate science and mathematics with their real‐world experience of STEM. Current projects with SOG, O2, TOYOTA, SIEMENS, Jaguar Land Rover, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Polar Ford and the National Grid “In the business of learning”
A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL • Outstanding opportunities to lead teams and work with a range of different people work with a range of different people • Outstanding opportunities to build self‐ confidence • Outstanding opportunities to shape tomorrow at The Heath • Outstanding Leadership Opportunities for ALL Students
April 2012 April 2012 Only the best schools in the Country can apply g Teaching School status as “the g DfErecognise greatest accolade a school can achieve!” By 2015 there will be 500 selected from By 2015 there will be 500 selected from 25000 schools (Primary, Secondary, Special) We are in the first 200 h f In the business of learning”
OFSTED OFSTED 2007 2007 Good with many aspects of outstanding OFSTED OFSTED 2009(Good practice survey) p y) Outstanding d OFSTED 2010 Outstanding
AN OUTSTANDING OFSTED 2009 AN OUTSTANDING OFSTED 2009 • Good Good practice in Promoting Equality practice in Promoting Equality • “The quality of provision to promote equalities is OUTSTANDING”. • “The leadership and management of the p g provision is OUTSTANDING”. • “The The personal development of vulnerable personal development of vulnerable students is OUTSTANDING” In the business of learning”
OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING OFSTED 2010
• The Heath is a truly outstanding school, the school has achieved standards of attainment which are very high. Students’ learning and progress over time are now progress over time are now outstanding, because of the very high quality of teaching in lessons and the outstanding of teaching in lessons and the outstanding support they receive. In the business of learning”
OFSTED 2010
In lessons students do well and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards learning. Outstanding care and guidance ensure that students follow Outstanding care and guidance ensure that students follow courses that meet their individual abilities and aspirations. Students are courteous, articulate, and treat each other and Students are courteous, articulate, and treat each other and adults with consideration. Their enjoyment of school is reflected in their excellent attendance. There is a culture of high expectation. Students excellent behaviour and attitudes contribute very St d t ll t b h i d ttit d t ib t well to their learning In the business of learning”
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5 A*‐C inc En and Maths 66% = 136 students 5 A*‐C 98% = 202 students 8 A*‐C 81% = 168 students 1 A*/A 43% 88 t d t 1 A*/A 43% = 88 students 3 A*/A 27% =54 students 5 A*/A 19% = 39 students 8 A*/A 13% = 26 students 8 A*/A 13% = 26 students How much higher will the class of 2018 be!!!!!!
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Mathematics GCSE Mathematics GCSE Statistics English g GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE English Science GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics GCSE Biology GCSE Core Science GCSE Applied Science OCR/BTEC Vocational Science Technology GCSE Resistant Materials GCSE Electronic Products GCSE Food Technology GCSE Textiles GCSE Graphic Products
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Key Stage 4 y g Qualifications
GCSE Physical Education GCSE Physical Education GCSE ICT GCSE Business Studies GCSE History GCSE Geography GCSE Religious Studies GCSE Psychology GCSE Film Studies GCSE Film Studies GCSE French GCSE Spanish GCSE Art GCSE Drama GCSE Music GCSE Dance GCSE Child Development GCSE Child Development Equality and Diversity STEM Leadership Qualification (SLQ)
2012 Best Results Ever 66% +En And Ma 66% +En And Ma
THE FUTURE • 11‐19 The Heath School • Priority Schools Building Programme • Complete new build for 1650 11‐19 Complete new build for 1650 11 19 students • Build to be completed 2013‐2014 • First Sixth Form Intake scheduled for 2014 First Sixth Form Intake scheduled for 2014 • Capitol funding not PFI In the business of learning”
• Successful bid submitted October 2011 to secure investment for The Heath.
Transition from Primary school to The Heath At The Heath we understand how important this time is We have At The Heath we understand how important this time is. We have a structured program of events to ensure that when September arrives your child feels more confident about starting ‘big school’. y g g •
A member of The Heath staff visits all our new students in their primary school. They are given a project to complete ‘All about me’
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Staff from our Centre for Student Intervention visit students who have additional learning needs. additional learning needs.
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For students who are especially anxious about the move additional a program of visits to The Heath is arranged with their primary school.
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Time is spent with our colleagues from primary school to ensure all relevant Time is spent with our colleagues from primary school to ensure all relevant information about your child’s learning needs is passed on.
Transition Project ‘All All About Me About Me’
Transition day The focus of the day is to have fun and work together. Transition day 2012 g g Working as a team to build a bridge
Transition 2012 a s o 0 Designing a mug in Technology
Kingswood October 2012
This overnight break is excellent for making new fi d friends and getting to know d i k everyone. It is jam packed with activities and the students all have a wonderful time have a wonderful time.
HOW DO WE DO IT?? HOW DO WE DO IT?? OUTSTANDING TEACHING and LEARNING OUTSTANDING TEACHING and LEARNING OUTSTANDING CURRICULUM OUTSTANDING BEHAVIOUR OUTSTANDING BEHAVIOUR OUTSTANDING CARE, GUIDANCE and SUPPORT HARD WORK d COMMITMENT HARD WORK and COMMITMENT
FROM OUTSTANDING STUDENTS and STAFF (and a bit of “magic weaving”!!!!)
What Next? “Truly O Outstanding“ to di “ “Truly Exceptional”
“In the business of learning”