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Published by a.martin, 2021-09-15 06:10:57

Brochure 2021 - Final July 2021

Uckfield College Brochure 2021/22

UCKFIELD COLLEGE

LOVE
LEARNING FOR
LIFE



OUR AIM

IS TRUE

Our College motto is strong moral values that heart of everything we do
‘Love Learning for Life’ and our enable him or her to be a enables our students to fulfil
aim is to inspire students in happy and positive member of their potential. Our students are
every lesson to feel that our global society. ready, willing and able to make
love of and joy of learning. a wholly positive contribution to
At Uckfield College we are Our vision is an inspiring college improving society. This makes
utterly dedicated to providing where every individual is our students feel that sense of
an excellent education and the supported and challenged to personal fulfilment that leads
very best start in life for each of achieve personal excellence. to true, deep and lasting
our students. We constantly Our ethos of high expectations happiness.
strive to inspire and support and putting students at the
every child to learn and develop
as mature, wise, fully rounded ”THE VISION OF THE COLLEGE IS SHARED BY STAFF,
individuals. Our unswerving STUDENTS, PARENTS, CARERS AND GOVERNORS.” Ofsted
commitment is to bring out the
best in your child. Our aim is for “STUDENTS AT UCKFIELD COLLEGE ARE THE MOST MORAL
your child to grow up as an WE HAVE MET IN AN INSPECTION IN A VERY LONG TIME.”
individual who not only has a Ofsted
deep understanding of the
world but also has the “STUDENTS DEVELOP INTO MATURE AND THOUGHTFUL PAGE 1
emotional intelligence and YOUNG ADULTS.” Ofsted

EXCELLENT

TEACHING AND LEARNING

As you walk into our College, “IMPRESSIVE TEACHING.” Ofsted
you will find that it is a vibrant
learning environment and our “STUDENTS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC AND KEEN TO LEARN.”
students are drawn in and Ofsted
engaged by the energy and
enthusiasm of our staff and the learning journey, every student All our students are provided
passion they have for their has a mentor who coaches and with lively and challenging
subject. Our pledge to you is guides him or her to make learning experiences that are
that our students will be those improvements. Quality innovative, personalised and
inspired by excellent teaching time for individual mentoring supported by technology. At
and stimulating learning takes place on a regular basis. Uckfield College we enable
opportunities. Great teaching This is an essential part of the students to flourish and succeed
only happens when it is pitched College culture which ensures in a calm, purposeful
at just the right level and our that each student’s individual environment. There is a clear,
strength lies in knowing every needs are catered for. strong work ethic and we
student really well and ensuring challenge every student to do
that if a student is stuck they Students learn best when the their best. We encourage them
can use structured steps to teaching and learning methods to be inquisitive and creative.
access the challenging work. are highly effective. At Uckfield Our aim is for them to be
We also promise to give each College our teachers are independent learners and to
student helpful feedback and exceptionally well trained and love learning.
advice about how to improve. use the teaching methods that
To support them on their research has found work best.

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CARING

FOR EVERY STUDENT

“RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF AND STUDENTS ARE well-being. Students at Uckfield
EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE.” Ofsted College are encouraged to try
the many new experiences on
“STUDENTS ARE VERY HAPPY.” Ofsted offer - cultural, physical and
academic. We believe that there
We believe that what makes a whole team of staff working to are very important characteristics PAGE 3
great school is its ethos. There ensure the change is really (Uckfield Qualities) to develop
are three cornerstones to our positive. alongside subject skills and
ethos: challenge, happiness and knowledge: integrity, curiosity,
care. We never lose sight of Self-confidence and resilience resilience, aspiration, self-
each individual student. are important foundations for a regulation and kindness.
Students are cared for successful education. By caring Students develop their unique
pastorally by a Form Mentor, and nurturing each student we character and personal qualities
who keeps an eye on whether enable their confidence to grow. as they grow up through the
students are happy, safe and This in turn enables them to College.
working well; by meeting every have the motivation and
day, your child can discuss any courage to take on new Our small classes ensure every
small worries. Each year group challenges. student has the attention they
also has a Director of Year plus deserve. Our average class size
a Pastoral Leader to support We place a great deal of in Years 7 and 8 is 25. In Years
every child. Throughout the importance on academic 9, 10 and 11 it is 22 and in the
transition from Primary School progress but we also focus on Sixth Form it is 11.
to Uckfield College there is a our students’ happiness,
self-esteem, engagement and

AN INSPIRING

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

“THE COLLEGE IS INNOVATIVE AND HAS A RECORD are trying hard and doing their
OF SUCCESS IN RAISING STANDARDS AND best are praised and rewarded.
ACHIEVEMENT.” Ofsted There are comprehensive
systems for identifying
“BEHAVIOUR IN LESSONS AND AROUND THE SCHOOL underachievers and following
IS EXEMPLARY.” Ofsted this up with appropriate action.
We promote high standards
PAGE 4 Our curriculum is at the heart bespoke curriculum. We also and have high expectations of
of our provision. Our ambitious track each student’s progress both work and behaviour.
curriculum prepares young closely. Through careful
people for a modern, changing monitoring and structured The vast majority of our
world and includes traditional dialogue involving teachers, students stay with us in our
moral values that have stood students, mentors and parents, Sixth Form College. The
the test of time. Our students every individual is aware of his standards of teaching and
develop as ACEs (Academic or her own progress and is set the quality of results are very
Achievers, Citizens of our achievable targets for the impressive. The learning
world with good Character who future. These targets are both programme at Uckfield is an
are Enterprising and endpoints to aim at, e.g. Grade excellent preparation for
Confident). We are able to 8 in Maths, and very further academic study and for
offer a wide variety of optional importantly, comments and life. Many of our students go
courses from which each advice about how to achieve on to win places at top
student can select his or her those endpoints. Those who universities and competitive
positions in business and
industry.

A SUPER-CURRICULAR
SCHOOL

We are renowned for the wide for everyone. In football, rugby, perform in plays and concerts,
variety of trips we run, both in hockey, netball, basketball, to play chess, to achieve Arts
the UK and abroad. We also cricket, dance, athletics, cross- Awards and the Duke of
offer many extra-curricular country and racquet games, our Edinburgh Awards Scheme and
opportunities that develop self- boys and girls have had the take part in Spiritus, our
discipline and enrich young highest level of success both creative arts group. There are
people’s lives. If you ask our countywide and nationally. numerous choirs, string groups,
students, they say that trips and woodwind groups, big band and
brass ensembles and
“VERY POSITIVE ATTITUDES SHOWN BY STUDENTS orchestras. Students take
AND STAFF.” Ofsted positions of responsibility in our
Student Voice Group, Eco
clubs are some of the most The team spirit, so important in Schools committee, Student
memorable aspects of their time ensuring our success in Council and Model United
here. Students take part in competition, has a positive National General Assembly. All
many olympiads, competitions effect on the students’ learning students are encouraged to
and events. Our partnership and their ability to work participate in as many areas as
with the Leisure Centre, cooperatively; these skills are they wish. We are also very
together with the strength of essential for life and work proud that our students
our Physical Education, Dance, beyond the College. There are volunteer to do service in the
Drama and Music departments, many other clubs and activities community and charity
means that we have something on offer: opportunities to fundraising.

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CELEBRATING

ACHIEVEMENT

We believe everyone has something special to contribute and we take every opportunity to praise,
celebrate and reward the many and varied achievements of our students. Achievement points,
certificates, badges, praise letters / postcards, assemblies, screen displays in corridors, exhibitions,
concerts, College news and Celebration Evenings are all ways of celebrating success. Such events are
occasions of importance and pride for students, parents and staff alike. Uckfield students are successful.
Uckfield students have:

Integrity Curiosity Resilience

We care about and respect We are curious, intellectual, We are courageous and
everyone. We stand up for what active, deep thinking and embrace new challenges. We
is morally right and we do the questioning learners. We are optimistic, solution-focused
right thing, even when no-one participate fully and value and persevere, even when it is

is looking. We believe every opportunities to work with and difficult. We know that we
individual belongs and we are learn from others. improve through practice.

anti-prejudice.

Kindness Aspiration Self-regulation

We are considerate, empathetic We set ourselves ambitious We manage our emotions, have
and giving. We are supportive goals and we achieve personal a growth mindset and develop
good habits. We communicate
of each other’s personal excellence. We are ready, confidently and respectfully and
development and wellbeing. willing and able to make a are good listeners. We reflect
We appreciate and recognise wholly positive contribution to
on and learn from our
what others do for us. improving society. experiences.

Uckfield students are creative, have a genuine thirst for knowledge and understanding and are independent
learners. Crucially, they have the drive and desire to use their many qualities. This ‘can do’ attitude is part
of Uckfield College’s ethos.

“EVERY CHILD REALLY DOES MATTER AT UCKFIELD COLLEGE.” Ofsted

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LOVE LEARNING

FOR LIFE

To enable every student to fulfil “STUDENTS MAKE EXCELLENT PROGRESS.” Ofsted
their potential, we have a
relentless focus on research- individual strengths. They can interventions help each student
informed teaching & learning move set at any time as they who needs it to catch up. All
and professional development. progress and are assessed. students are offered free, extra
We have extensive setting in tuition at lunchtime, after
English, Maths, Science The key strategy to support school or in holidays to help
(Biology, Chemistry & Physics), individual progress is teaching them prepare for and succeed
Modern Languages (French & and learning in the classroom in all their GCSE and A level
Spanish), PE and RS so that and we aim to stretch each courses. One of the things that
students are in a class that is student in every lesson. We stands out about Uckfield is the
best suited to their learning have strong provision for our way our staff always go the
needs. There are up to six sets High Prior Attaining students, ‘extra mile’ to support our
in each subject, which enables with a high-reaching, stretching students achieve their best in
students to learn at the right curriculum and strong extra- their exams.
pace. Students can be in curricular provision. For those
different sets for different who need more support, our
subjects, reflecting their Special Needs provision and

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A SPECIAL

COMMUNITY

Community is the central together enables each student Our students are ‘world class’.
concept upon which our College to flourish. We involve students They will be found worldwide in
values are built. We prepare our in discussions about their a range of occupations, from
students to play a positive, learning and we not only listen operating theatres to university
active and leading role in the to parents, but actively engage academics, from building
worldwide community. We are you in evaluating how well we bridges to the decision makers
very proud of our College and are doing. We have Parent that shape the future.
the vital role we play in Forums for discussing how we
providing excellent education to could be even better, and our We hope you will visit the
all in the area. Many of our doors are always open to College. We know that you will
teaching and support staff form discussions about your child’s see that our students are at the
part of the local community and progress. heart of everything we do. We
in many cases their children are privileged to belong to this
attend our college. We enjoy excellent links with very special, successful
partner primary schools, local community and hope that you
We know how key the role of businesses and schools in other would like to join us. We look
parents is in ensuring student countries. Our curriculum and forward to welcoming you to
happiness and success. We wide range of trips and visits our College.
believe the strong triangle of increases our students’
Uckfield College staff, you the awareness of our increasingly
parents and your child working globalised world.

“UCKFIELD COLLEGE IS SPECIAL.” Ofsted PAGE 9

UCKFIELD COLLEGE

PRINCIPAL
Hugh Hennebry

HEAD OF SCHOOL
Sara Marshallsay

CONTACT US
Downsview Crescent,
Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3DJ

Tel: 01825 764844

Email: [email protected]

www.uckfield.college

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