Ark Globe Sixth Form Prospectus 2021

Sixth
Form

Preparing our students for university and to be leaders in their community

Ranked in the

top 2%

of providers
nationally

97%

of students
received a
university

offer

70%

of our Year 13
leavers secured
places in top third

universities

How to apply

To apply for the Ark Globe Academy Sixth Form
please visit www.arkglobe.org and complete
the online application form.

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Your future
starts here

Message from the
Executive Principal

It gives me great pleasure as Executive Principal
to introduce Ark Globe Academy Sixth Form to you.

At Ark Globe Academy we have the highest Our Sixth Form is ranked in the top 2% of
aspirations for all our students to ensure they providers nationally and is currently the top
are prepared for university and inspired to be local provider for A Level and BTEC studies.
leaders in their community. Our Sixth Form is Our academic success is matched by the wide
significant in ensuring we achieve our mission. range of enrichment activities offered here
We offer our students a first class education at Ark Globe Academy including Enrichment
based on high quality teaching and experiences Days, Networking Evening, Bursary
outside of the classroom. Programme, summer schools, and more.

As Executive Principal I am privileged to work Almost all of our Year 13 students received an
with an amazing group of adults and children offer from a university. 70% of students have
who are striving together to ensure every child received an offer from a top third university or
has the opportunity to reach their full potential top third course; this is more than three times
and pursue the career of their choice. Our Sixth the national rate. In addition, each year we
Form is a happy environment and we pride have a number of successful applications to
ourselves on the relationships our staff have Oxford and Cambridge universities.
with our students, caring for them throughout We very much welcome visits to the Sixth Form
their further education. We also work closely and I strongly encourage you to arrange a visit
with families to ensure that all our students so you can experience the richness of Ark Globe
are committed to learning and develop the Academy Sixth Form first-hand.
character necessary to take advantage of Matt Jones
all the opportunities we provide. Executive Principal

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Start
something big

Welcome to Ark Globe Sixth Form, where In 2021 70% of Year 13
pursuing social justice is at the very heart Ark Globe leavers
of who we are and what we do. progressed on to a
Preparing students for university and top third university.
leadership in the community is a bold mission
and one we take very seriously in Sixth
Form. We believe that the young people in
our community deserve a place in the top
universities and apprenticeships of this
country. Our destinations speak for themselves,
97% of our students received a university offer,
70% of our students obtained a place in a top
third university in 2021. So how do we do it?
We are inspirational — Our young people
benefit from outstanding teaching and
inspiring teachers, coaches and mentors who
push our students to go beyond the curriculum.
We are aspirational — Our young people are
given access to opportunities, experiences,
and networks with those at the very top
of their professions. Our students are
encouraged to go for the best Universities
and high level apprenticeships.
We have high expectations — Our young people
recognise that when the tide rises all the boats
go up. The Globe Culture pyramid values
are not something simply said, but they are
embodied in each member of the community
to ensure that no one is left behind. We expect
the best so only the best can be given.
We are a successful and encouraging place
to study for the right student with the
right ambition and intention. If you would
like to join this movement then register
your interest and join us in 2022.
We look forward to your application
and to meeting you at interview.
Rachael Fernandes
Assistant Principal
Head of Sixth Form

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Best of both worlds
You will benefit from both the individual
support provided by a smaller school sixth
form, and the wider choice of courses and
fantastic enrichment options offered.

Your route to
university and
career success

A level pathway Professional Pathways

We focus on offering the core academic subjects In addition to A level courses, we offer the
at A level that we know are most valued by Professional Pathway in Business and
good universities, and that allow you to keep Sport (see Course Guide pp. 22–23). These
your progression options as open as possible. programmes are also aimed at preparing
If you have met the entry criteria below at students to apply for selective universities,
GCSE, you can choose from 14 A level courses or for progression directly into employment
(see Course Guide pp. 13–20). You will receive through school leaver programmes or degree
guidance at interview and during enrolment apprenticeships. We receive support from
about the best subject combinations for the Ark network for Professional Pathways,
different degree courses and careers. Most including visits to businesses, access to work
students will study three linear A levels; experience opportunities, a bespoke work-
some will take a fourth subject or the readiness curriculum, and career mentoring
Extended Project Qualification, depending from both teachers and employers. You
on GCSE results. will work with corporate partners such as
Entry criteria Grant Thornton, Lloyds Banking Group and
You will need to achieve an average point score Bloomberg, and university partners including
at GCSE of at least 5.5, including at least 5 in King’s College London and Imperial.
English and Mathematics, and also meet the Entry criteria
individual entry criteria for specific subjects. You will need to achieve an average point score
at GCSE of at least 4, including at least 4 in
English and Mathematics.

For more information on individual A level courses and Professional Pathway,
see the Course Guide section of this prospectus.

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“ I am really happy and proud of

myself. I would like to thank all of
the staff at Ark Globe for the support

they have given me over the years.
My time at Globe has been really
valuable and I have gained lots of
skills I can use at the university.”

Kirsten Martey-Botchway
Ark Globe Sixth Form alumna

A* in Chemistry,
A* in Physics,
A in Maths

Now at University of Cambridge
studying Medicine

Key benefits to students Ark University
Bursary Programme
1 W ider range of A level courses and Awards from
Professional Pathways, including all £3,000 over
Russell Group facilitating subjects. one year to £22,500
over three years
2 E xperienced and well-qualified
A level teachers.

3 M assive range of enrichment opportunities
to support your progression to university or
directly into a career.

4 Opportunity to meet other ambitious
students from Ark’s south London schools
and beyond.

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My experience

My
sixth form

journey

Safiya Behanzin Philip Olu-Micah

Ark Globe Sixth Form 2021 Leaver Ark Globe Academy 2020 Leaver
BBB — Maths, Chemistry and Physics AAAA — English Literature, Computer
Currently a degree apprentice at Bank Science, Maths and Further Maths
of America as Digital and Technology Currently studying Computer Science
Solutions Professional and Mathematics at Queen Mary,
“Ark Globe Sixth Form is a true community, University of London
constantly supporting one another and “I studied at Globe Academy from Year 7 to
pushing each other to reach their goals. 13, and I must say, as the years progressed
As an external student I felt welcomed with I continuously learned of and experienced
a huge bundle of support from everyone the countless merits of the school. Over
especially the sixth form staff, they hold you that time, I have met amazing members
to a high standard and know you are more of staff who work at their jobs diligently
than capable of upholding it. Building that and without fail, are always ready to go an
relationship within the sixth form team I extra mile for the students they teach. The
always had someone I could comfortably enthusiasm from teachers creates a fun and
reach out to if I needed help. encouraging environment for learning.
Throughout the academic year it can get I also met unique personalities in the form
stressful but there are a number of things of students I interacted with — they were
that the sixth form arrange to get involved incredibly helpful and welcoming, especially
in and have fun.” in the sixth form. Globe has relationships
as part of the culture pyramid, and I can
“ The sixth form staff hold you say with no doubt that they as a school
to a high standard and know embody what it means to instil good
you are more than capable relationships between staff and students
of upholding it.” in the learning environment.”

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Our
commitment to you

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We are committed to providing you with Keeping track of your progress is
the highest quality sixth form experience. fundamental — so you will:
In order to do this we will: …m eet regularly with your teachers and
…e nsure you feel cared for, included and valued
Learning Family Leader throughout the year
as an individual. to monitor your progress.

…d o all that we can to help you reach a good …r eceive progress reports each term comparing
university or enter a professional career of your performance against your target grades.
your choice.
… attend Student Performance Appraisal
… treat you with honesty, fairness and days with your parent/carer to review
respect — as a young adult in a professional your progress.
workplace.

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Teaching and learning is at the heart We are committed to shared academy
of what we do, and we will: values:
…p rovide a consistently high quality

learning experience, with lessons that engage
and challenge.

… provide personalised support through
teachers and your Learning Family Leader
to support your progress.

… help you to organise your work effectively
so that you meet our expected standards.

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Your Learning Family Leader will play a crucial
part in guiding and supporting you during your time
in sixth form. They are responsible for monitoring your
academic progress, and working with the sixth form
team and your teachers to help you address any issues.
Learning Family Leaders are also responsible for
ensuring you progress to an excellent destination at
the end of sixth form — whether a good university
or directly into the career of your choice.

Your
commitment to us

Professional conduct Professional dress code
Our expectations of our students are extremely We ask you to dress for a formal, professional
high. We aim to help you maximise your workplace, consistent with the ethos of Ark
academic achievement and to be prepared for sixth form schools. This helps reinforce our
a professional career, either as a university expectations of conduct and work ethic, while
graduate or direct from sixth form. We underpinning the culture of equality and
therefore expect all students to conduct respect across our schools. For male students,
themselves accordingly — as young adults this means wearing a suit, shirt and tie. For
in a professional workplace. This is crucial to female students, this means a suit and blouse.
maintaining good working relationships with Smart skirts or trousers with a tailored
staff and other students, and to ensuring that jacket can also be worn. Jeans or other denim,
we can all be held accountable for behaving trainers and plimsolls are not appropriate.
with honesty, fairness and respect towards If you have any questions about dress code,
one another. just ask one of the sixth form team.

Professional work ethic A shared
We encourage our students to adopt a commitment
professional attitude to managing their time
and workload in sixth form. You will have to success
several lessons a week that are designated
study periods, when you are expected to be on 7
site and studying in one of our purpose-built
sixth form spaces. We will make sure that
you receive enough work and support from
your teachers to make good use of your time,
and you will also have a planner to help you
organise your work. The most important thing
is your personal commitment to making the
most of this time outside of lessons. This is
vital in ensuring you make the strong progress
required to achieve well at the end of
sixth form.

Outstanding
learning facilities

Based at Ark Globe Sixth Form with dedicated
sixth form facilities to allow students to study,
eat and socialise on site. Study areas are
supervised by teaching staff to ensure you
have access to support when you need it, and
students use their study periods to stay on
top of academic work while also focusing
on personal organisation, time management
and research skills.

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“ My journey through Ark Globe My
was not the longest as I joined sixth form
in Year 11, but I would not have
made such progress if I went journey
anywhere else. The members
of staff at Globe are never Skills
hesitant to invest their efforts workshops
and go above and beyond for
their students. Being welcomed Work
into a strong and embracing experience
community by my peers and Financial
teachers made the experience support
much smoother and allowed
me to build relationships that
I will hold onto and cherish as
I advance through my journey
ahead. I also received the Ark
Bursary which will support me
through university and open
doors to more opportunities
that I would not have been able
to access without it.”
Quincy Ogueri
Ark Globe Academy 2021 Leaver
AAAA – Maths, Further Maths,
Physics and Computer Science
Currently studying Computer Science
with a year in industry at
University of Liverpool

Ark University Bursary Programme

Students progressing to university who bursaries help reduce the cost of university
have demonstrated an excellent attitude to for successful applicants. We continue to
learning in sixth form are eligible to apply for support our students during university by
Ark university bursaries. These range from providing bursaries, work experience, skills
£3,000 for the first year only to £22,500 over workshops and other unique opportunities
a three-year degree programme — in all cases, as part of the Ark alumni network.

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Challenge
your thinking
with industry

speakers
Expand your
knowledge by
visiting top
universities

Enrichment —
super-curricular
and extra-curricular

There is a fantastic range of activities, events and
programmes to enrich your sixth form experience.
Our aim is to provide you with outstanding opportunities
beyond your core programme of study which will allow
you to grow and develop as a person. At the same time,
we will support you to achieve success in your next steps
towards a good university or the career of your choice.

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Network with
experienced

business
people

Develop
high quality
study skills

The opportunities we offer fall into three main categories:

Academic enrichment and professional careers. Examples include
Super-curricular activities designed to networking events with corporate partners
broaden and deepen your understanding of the like Bloomberg, visits to top universities and
subjects you study, while also giving you the regular external speakers.
opportunity to engage with subjects outside We support you to attend leading universities,
of your own programme of study. All teaching and access top professions such as law,
departments organise at least one academic medicine, engineering or teaching. Working in
visit each year, and at least one speaker per a collaboration with top universities including
term. There are also monthly masterclasses Oxford, Sheffield, York, Exeter, Newcastle,
on a range of academic topics relevant to your SOAS and King’s College London, we offer the
sixth form studies, and targeted academic Elephant Access programme to our students.
tutoring from highly qualified professionals.
Through organisations such as the Access Elephant Access provides a range of activities
Project students are assigned academic tutors and experiences to support students’ aspirations,
including judges, doctors, senior civil servants, attainment and applications to top universities,
engineers and psychologists. In addition to and ensure our most academically capable
this we also offer electives which students can students access top third universities at
choose every Wednesday afternoon in activities the end of their time with us.
such as Driving Theory lessons, First Aid, Habits, skills and mindset
Creative Writing, Health and Fitness Awards, We are committed to helping you develop
Duke of Edinburgh and the opportunity to learn the habits, skills and mindset that will help
another language such as Chinese or Arabic. you succeed in Higher Education and your
Access and opportunities career of choice. You will do this through
Additional visits, speakers and activities tutorials, workshops and visits specifically
organised by the sixth form teams are aimed at preparing you for university and the
designed to stimulate your intellectual world of work. Examples include study skills
curiosity and promote learning outside of the workshops, supported study periods in Year 12
formal curriculum. This allows you to develop and mentoring.
further your understanding and appreciation
of culture, politics and society, while also
expanding your knowledge of university

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Up to £7,500 per
year to reduce the
cost of university

Destinations:
pathways
and guidance

Our aim is to help all our students progress You may decide you want to start work straight
to a good university or directly into their career away after school — there are many excellent
of choice. In addition to supporting you to make options with large employers to do this, and
strong academic progress, and providing wider through our Professional Pathways programme
opportunities for your academic and personal we have built up strong relationships to
development, we ensure you receive all the support student applications with firms such
advice and guidance you need about your next as Lloyds Banking Group, the Civil Service and
step. Your choice of destination is obviously CapGemini. We would usually support students
crucial, and it is our responsibility to make to apply to either degree apprenticeships or
sure you are as well-informed as possible. higher apprenticeships (Level 4).
If you plan to continue to Higher Education, In addition, through our Ark Globe Bursaries
the choice of university and course is rarely we offer specific support to help students access
straightforward but absolutely vital — you careers in law, medicine and high finance.
need to find the right fit in terms of your
career ambitions, your qualifications and
your personal/family circumstances.

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Course Guide

14 Biology English Literature
18 Chemistry French
Computer Science Geography
Economics Government
and Politics
16

History
Mathematics
Media Studies
Physics

20 Psychology
Sociology

22 Professional
Pathways

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Biology Chemistry

What is Biology? What is Chemistry?
Biology is the study of living organisms. Chemistry is the study of matter, its
Biologists study every aspect of life, from properties, and how and why substances
the intricate workings of individual cells to combine or separate to form other substances.
the effects of humans and other organisms It also involves the study of how these
on the Earth’s atmosphere. substances interact with energy.
Why study this course? Why study this course?
Biology is a subject where you will constantly A level Chemistry is challenging but hugely
learn interesting things about the workings rewarding, requiring you to extend and
of the human body and about the wider world deepen the knowledge and understanding
around you. As well as being a fascinating you gained at GCSE. You will develop your
subject, Biology is brilliant if you want to skills in problem-solving, analysis and data-
develop your skills and make yourself an handling, while having the opportunity to
attractive candidate for universities and develop your practical skills through regular
employers. Studying Biology will develop laboratory work. These transferable skills
your mathematical, problem-solving and make science graduates highly employable
literacy skills, with a significant element in a range of professions.
of laboratory and practical work throughout How is the course assessed?
the two-year course. Examinations at the end of the
How is the course assessed? two-year course.
Examinations at the end of the Who is the course suitable for?
two-year course. Students with strong numeracy skills, a real
Who is the course suitable for? interest in science and who desire to develop
Students who have curious minds, a genuine greater understanding of how physical
interest in studying living things and who sciences shape the world around us.
want to get a hands-on experience of science. Progression options
Progression options Chemistry is either required or strongly
A level Biology students are in a position to recommended for many related degree
progress to science-related degrees, including courses such as Medicine, Pharmacy,
competitive fields such as Medicine, Bio- Dentistry, Biomedical Science and Veterinary
medical Science or Dentistry. The analytical Medicine. In more general terms, Chemistry
skills that are required for Biology (and any is a widely respected subject that will support
science A level) are highly valued by most progression to most professional careers.
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a wide range of study and career options. AQA
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Computer Science Economics

What is Computer Science? What is Economics?
Computer Science is an exciting subject for Economics is the study of human choices and
technically-minded students that provides how society uses its resources. In a world
the opportunity to develop an in-depth where there is scarcity of land, labour, raw
understanding of how computer systems materials, capital and enterprise, Economics
and software are developed. You will have helps people make the right choices by
opportunities to analyse real world problems showing them the most efficient way to use
and devise logical technological solutions these scarce resources in achieving their goals.
to them. Why study this course?
Why study this course? Economics is highly respected by universities
A level Computer Science allows you to and provides you with knowledge and
develop an in-depth understanding of skills necessary to succeed in a variety
computer science theory, and build your of professional careers. These include
practical skills in the use of both software quantitative and qualitative data analysis,
and programming languages. The course formal written communication and
will help prepare you for related university understanding of a wide range of real world
study in the fields of Computing, ICT or issues affecting society, government
Business Management/Information Systems. and business.
Graduates in these fields are highly sought How is the course assessed?
after by employers in all sectors due to their Examinations at the end of the
transferable technical skills. two-year course.
How is the course assessed? Who is the course suitable for?
Coursework (20%) and examinations at the Students with a strong interest in current
end of the two-year course. affairs (especially politics, government and
Who is the course suitable for? business) and who enjoy applying their
Students who enjoy problem-solving and knowledge and understanding to real
using coding to complete complex challenges world scenarios.
— anyone who is considering becoming a Progression options
programmer or a software developer as A level Economics can lead to a variety of
a career. degree courses at university, typically in fields
Progression options such as Business/Management/Accountancy/
This course can lead to a wide range of Finance and Social Sciences. Economics is
course options in Higher Education. Good often paired with another related subject
universities typically have several courses such as Politics or Management to make up
within Computing/ICT/Information Systems a university degree. Some Economics degrees
including more specific courses such as also require Maths A level. It is widely
Artificial Intelligence, Web Design, Software respected by universities and employers,
Development and Networking. All of these and can lead to careers in banking and
courses are excellent preparation for graduate finance, business consulting, accountancy,
employment or further academic research. law, journalism, civil service, business and
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OCR graduates are highly sought after
in the labour market.
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English Literature French

What is English Literature? What is French?
English Literature is the study of the work In French, you will study the language
of a variety of great writers. The study of and culture of the French-speaking world.
literature should bring you both knowledge Focussing on France, you will delve into a rich
and pleasure: you will study a wide range of society through its film and literature, and
novels, plays, poems and other literary forms take a close look at its politics and history.
in order to explore the concerns of the people You will become a fluent speaker of French,
who wrote them, the methods that they use able to interact with real-life examples of
to shape the responses of their readers and French language materials and understand
the conclusions that we can draw from our a new way of perceiving and interacting
reading of them. with the world.
Why study this course? Why study this course?
Studying a range of literature will broaden Studying another culture through film and
your ideas, develop the skills involved in literature will broaden the way you see
debate and discussion, and encourage the the world. It will open you to new ways of
discipline of detailed textual analysis. It is a thinking, acting and being. Your study of
highly regarded, useful foundation for a range grammar will increase your ability to engage
of university subjects. in problem solving, methodical and logical
How is the course assessed? work. It is highly regarded by universities and
Coursework (20%) and examinations at the employers. It means that whatever you can
end of the two-year course. do, you can do it with 235 million more people
Who is the subject suitable for? than if you only spoke English.
Students who love to read and to talk about
books, and are willing to offer their opinions How is the course assessed?
in lessons and to engage with those of others.
In addition, students who are able to write You will take three exams. You will take a
clearly using appropriate literary terms, speaking exam, an understanding (Listening
arguing fluently and analysing cogently. and Reading) exam, and a production (Writing
Progression options and Grammar) exam.
English Literature is highly regarded by
both universities and employers and will Who is the subject suitable for?
support your progression to a range of courses
and careers. The skills of textual analysis Students who want to know about the world
and written communication are vital in most and the people in it. Students who have a
professional careers, and highly relevant passion for ideas, debate, philosophy, art,
in law, journalism, public relations literature, language, grammar, linguistics,
and marketing. film, fashion, or food should all
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Edexcel
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French will be an additional skill in any
situation, academically or professionally.
International organisations such as the
EU, UN, WTO and companies across the
world have major hubs in France, Africa
and Canada. Those who want to work in
international development or international
relations will see a major boost to their career
prospects by studying French.

French is highly regarded by Top-third,
Russell Group and Oxbridge Universities.

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Geography Government and Politics

What is Geography? What is Government and Politics?
A level Geography involves the study of Studying Politics allows you to develop your
topical and important aspects of human understanding of government and society —
society and our physical environment. You how people, ideas and institutions interact
will develop an in-depth understanding of and what the effect is.
human topics like globalisation, migration and Why study this course?
regeneration of urban areas, while physical It’s a subject full of drama — you will study
topics include coasts, glaciation and tectonics. the rise and fall of leaders and political
You will also have the opportunity to conduct parties, and the power play between nations.
independent research and data collection on You will examine the ideas of freedom,
a topic of your choice through the coursework democracy and human rights.
element of the qualification. How is the course assessed?
Why study this course? Paper 1: UK Politics – 33.3% of A Level
Geography is an incredibly diverse and Paper 2: UK Government — 33.3% of A level
interesting subject that complements a Paper 3: Comparative Politics (USA Politics)
range of different A levels, including History, — 33.3% of A level
Economics, Sociology and Science subjects. You Who is the course suitable for?
will develop an excellent range of transferable Those interested in humanities subjects such
skills, and be well prepared for Higher as History, RE, Geography, English. Those who
Education and career pathways, supported enjoy essay based subjects.
by your strong understanding of the world Progression options
around us. A Level Government and Politics and further
How is the course assessed? related study can lead to a career in the civil
Coursework (20%) and examinations at the service, diplomatic service, working as a
end of the two-year course. researcher for a politician (both in the UK and
Who is the course suitable for? overseas), a political journalist or a teacher.
Students with a strong interest in world If you also have fluency in a foreign language
events and current affairs (particularly you are well placed to get a job in
related to human and physical geography) an international organisation.
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and essay writing. Edexcel
Progression options
Specific careers related to Geography include “ I don’t think that
environmental management and consultancy,
town planning, chartered surveying and I would have a similar
project management. Geography graduates experience if I went to
have an above average employment success
rate due to the range of skills they develop another school. I’ve
including oral communication, delivering had so many amazing
presentations, report writing, opportunities at Ark Globe.
problem-solving, analysis,
data interpretation Lauren,
and critical thinking. Ark Globe Sixth Form alumna,
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of Cambridge

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History Mathematics

What is History? What is Mathematics?
A level History is the study of a range of Mathematics A level builds on the topics
periods of British and International History. studied on the Higher Specification GCSE
Debate and discussion of historical issues course. Within Pure Mathematics you will be
are central to the study of this course — you introduced to calculus techniques as well as
will have the chance to apply your knowledge extending your algebra skills. You will also
and understanding by arguing the causes, study a variety of topics within Statistics,
consequences and significance of the key Mechanics and Decision Mathematics.
events studied. Why study this course?
Why study this course? An A level in Mathematics shows logic,
History is a traditional academic subject that reasoning and a high level of numeracy,
is highly regarded by top universities, both and serves to support many other A level
as a means to access a wide variety of more courses. Furthermore, employers in all
specialist courses and also as a subject in its sectors highly value a candidate who can offer
own right. Studying History at A level will mathematical ability — research has shown
give you a broad understanding of current those with a Mathematics A level earn more,
world affairs, while also helping you build on average, than those without. Studying
key skills such as literacy, communication, A level Mathematics therefore offers you the
analysis and critical thinking. opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills
How is the course assessed? and employability.
Coursework (20%) and examinations at the
end of the two-year course. How is the course assessed?
Who is the course suitable for?
Students who are interested in analysing Examinations at the end of the
the causes and impact of historical events, two-year course.
and who are open-minded to help them
understand alternative viewpoints and the Who is the course suitable for?
cultural norms that governed the thinking
of people in the past. Students who have loved studying
Progression options Mathematics during primary and secondary
History is a subject that provides excellent school, enjoy working hard and are motivated
preparation for Higher Education, and also by the challenge of solving complex problems
complements any other essay subject at using exact methods.
A level. As a traditional academic subject,
History is well regarded by universities and Progression options
supports an application for many subjects,
notably English, History, Law, Modern Mathematics A level supports applications
Languages and Politics. for most degree courses and almost all career
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Edexcel and Computer Programming to Finance and
Accounting. It is well regarded by universities,
and can therefore support most subject
combinations at A level.

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Media Studies Physics

What is Media Studies? What is Physics?
Media Studies is a challenging, creative Physics is defined as the study of matter,
and engaging course that will increase your energy and the interaction between them. It
awareness of the ideologies behind media is the science of how things move and why
texts and allow you to question the impact things behave in certain ways, and provides a
of the media on the world around you. Media fascinating insight into why our world is what
Studies has many things in common with it is. Physics is highly mathematical and uses
English Literature — rather than studying formulae and logic to solve everyday problems,
plays, poems and novels, however, you will and also predict future events. Furthermore,
engage with a range of contemporary print, it holds the answers to some fundamental
broadcast and electronic media. questions about the history of the Earth, our
Why study this course? solar system and the universe. Physics at
Media Studies is a truly contemporary subject A level involves practical work as well as
which is relevant to all of our lives. The plenty of theory — you will discover many
media saturates everything that we do, and new terms, formulae and mathematical
this is ever more relevant in the age of social methods to help you answer questions.
media and ‘fake news’. You will learn the tools Why study this course?
needed to analyse and critique the media in Are you curious about the mysterious
all its forms, and engage in critical debate sub-atomic particles that are the fundamental
and analysis. Your coursework will allow you building blocks of life as we know it? Would
to develop a range of technical and creative you like to understand the work engineers
skills using software like Adobe Photoshop do to create the biggest man-made structures?
and Premiere. Are you motivated by the idea of applying
How is the course assessed? your Mathematics skills to real world
Coursework (50%) and examinations at the contexts? If so, Physics could be an excellent
end of the two-year course. choice of subject for you at A level.
Who is the course suitable for? How is the course assessed?
Students who want to engage with modern Examinations at the end of the
media in all its forms, who have an interest two-year course.
in the technical and creative aspects of the Who is the course suitable for?
media, and who are keen to pursue careers in Students who enjoy Mathematics and Physics
graphic design, photography, video production at GCSE, enjoy seeing a real-world application
or website design. of Mathematics, and who are motivated to
Progression options study hard to come to grips with lots of new
Media Studies can be a springboard for terminology and formulae.
a range of career opportunities, either Progression options
through Higher Education or directly into A level Physics can lead to university degrees
higher apprenticeships. The majority of top in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering and
universities now offer a variety of excellent Medical Science, depending on the other
Media courses, and employers value the subjects you have chosen. It shows a high
creative intelligence, social awareness and level of numeracy, logic and reasoning skills,
practical skills of Media graduates. and a Physics-related degree can lead to
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OCR as engineering, technology, manufacturing
and financial markets.
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Psychology Sociology

What is Psychology? What is Sociology?
Fundamentally, Psychology is the study of Sociology is the study of human society — how
human behaviour. By studying Psychology society has developed, how it is structured
you will gain a fascinating scientific insight and how it works. You will look at culture and
into how the human mind works to affect how identity, social problems such as crime and
we behave, and you will grapple with great poverty and the opportunities and challenges
questions about the interpretation of dreams, presented by globalisation. You can expect
the use of offender profiling in criminal Sociology to shock and surprise you, as you
investigation and the causes of mental begin to see the world around you in a new
illnesses. You will develop understanding of way, and to challenge many of your own
classic psychological theories by applying assumptions and beliefs.
them to real life contexts, as well as carrying Why study this course?
out psychological investigations and writing Sociology allows you to gain an understanding
reports based upon your findings. Lessons are of the way society works, and therefore to gain
designed to be engaging and interactive, with a different and much fuller perspective on the
frequent opportunities for debate. world around you. For example, you will have
Why study this course? the opportunity to tackle contentious debates
Psychology is a fascinating subject to study like why the prison population contains more
if you are interested in the world around you people from ethnic minority backgrounds, why
and want to find out more about the behaviour some sections of society have become obsessed
and decisions of individuals and groups. You with celebrity, the social and economic reasons
will also develop a host of transferable life behind health inequality by region and social
skills and a high level of self-awareness. As a class in the UK, and the impact of new media
result of the understanding you will develop on global popular culture.
of how people think, feel and behave, you will How is the course assessed?
find that Psychology A level will help you Examinations at the end of the
progress in many professional careers. two-year course.
How is the course assessed? Who is the course suitable for?
Examinations at the end of the Students who have a strong interest in
two-year course. current affairs and the world around them,
Who is the course suitable for? who enjoy asking and debating big questions
Students who want to find out about the about society, and who are ready to challenge
human mind and understand how it governs their own thinking.
human behaviour. It is also important to have Progression options
an interest in society and social issues, and Many students go on to study related
a motivation to read widely to broaden your Social Science courses at university, and a
knowledge and understanding. background in Sociology is helpful in careers
Progression options such as law, civil service, education, criminal
Psychology can help your career either justice system and social work. You will
directly or indirectly. If you wish to become develop a strong skillset including written and
a psychologist, therapist or mental health oral communication, and the ability to analyse
worker, this A level is of direct value. and evaluate data from a range of sources —
Psychology graduates can also build careers useful in a wide range of professional contexts.
in related sectors such as education, the police Examining board
and social work, or in a range of commercial AQA
contexts. Psychology provides you with life
skills that are transferable to any career.
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Meet other
ambitious
students

Support your
progression

and your
future

“ Ark Globe Sixth Form staff are the most
supporting staff ever. They always make
the space for you to grow, sometimes
if you feel down they pick you back up.
The culture of relationships at Ark Globe
is amazing. It means that the whole
community and Sixth Form constantly
push each other. When you don’t achieve
your best, they make sure you know
that this isn’t the end and there is
so much space to grow.”
Brenda Irabor

Ark Globe Sixth Form alumna
A* in History, A* in EPQ, A in English Literature
and A in Economics
Now at UCL, studying History, Politics
and Economics

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Professional Pathways

What is Professional Pathways?
For students who wish to access higher level
study or employment through a route other
than A level, Professional Pathways could be
the route for you.
Professional Pathways is an innovative
programme of study offered at sixth forms
across the Ark network. It has been designed
in close collaboration with partners from
the commercial and public sector. Those on
this pathway will study towards the BTEC
Extended Diploma, worth three A levels, in a
programme that integrates academic study
with extensive work experience opportunities,
work readiness and career mentoring
programmes.

Why study this programme? How is the course assessed?
• Y ou will study a Level 3 qualification The majority of the course is assessed through
coursework assessments that are completed
in Business that is equivalent to three throughout the course. In addition, you will
A Levels, and holds the same number complete one controlled assessment and one
of UCAS points. exam at the end of each year. These will make
• You will work with employers to develop up approximately 20% of your final grade.
key skills: visiting their offices, meeting Who is this programme suitable for?
their employees, and accessing work Students who prefer practical learning
experience opportunities. and coursework over theoretical content
• You will receive career mentoring to help and exams, as well as those who are keen
you make a real and informed choice about to develop their employability skills and
what to do when you leave school. Your employer networks.
qualification will allow you to apply to
top universities, competitive school leaver
programmes, and apprenticeships with
respected companies.
• You will attend termly conferences
with students from across Ark, providing
opportunities to build new networks with
both peers and employers.

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Business Sport
What will I study? What will I study?
You will develop practical skills and a If you love sport and wish to pursue a career
theoretical understanding of the world of in the sport and health sector then this
business. You will look in depth at finance, Pathway is for you. This is a great course that
marketing, human resource management provides you with different experiences in real
and e-business and will have opportunities to sporting industries as well as giving you the
devise your own business plans and run your knowledge and skill to develop and hone your
own business activities and events. sporting abilities.
Progression options Progression options
You can choose to progress to either Higher This course can help you to progress to a
Education to study Business, Accounting and range of careers including Sports Journalism,
Finance, Business Management or to combine PE Teaching and Sports Coaching, Sports
work and study through a higher/degree Event management, Nutrition, Physiotherapy
apprenticeship in Business or Finance. and Sports Science.

“ I am currently studying one
A level in sociology and Business
Pathway, a combination of my
passions and personal interests.
I am an existing Student
Ambassador for Ark Globe which
is a part of an Ark professional
pathway team amongst its schools.
This provided me with public
speaking practice and improved
transferable skills such as
leadership. I aspire to specialize
in international business and
obtain further knowledge within
the profession.”
Jevantae Freckleton
Ark Globe Sixth Form Year 13 student

A bright
future

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“ I don’t think I could have
got through medical school
applications, interviews and
examinations without Globe —
they knew me as a student
and understood me as
a young person.”
My
sixth form
journey

My experience

Ofure Toweh

Ark Globe Sixth Form 2019 Leaver
A*BB – Economics, Biology, Chemistry
Currently studying Medicine at University of Southampton

“I can’t remember exactly when I decided The support I received from my teachers
l wanted to become a doctor, but I had no idea and all the Sixth Form staff was incredible.
how hard the journey would be. Attending Post 16 education can be difficult because you
Ark Globe Academy was definitely a huge go through so many emotions at once. I was
step in the right direction. It’s easy to become fortunate to have such experienced and caring
discouraged when pursuing a career in adults around me who were there until
medicine. Globe gave me the confidence to I reached my destination.
believe I could achieve whatever I put my I don’t think I could have got through
mind to, they taught me the power of having medical school applications, interviews and
a growth mindset. examinations without Globe — they knew me
Enrolling in Ark Globe Sixth Form fortified my as a student and understood me as a young
confidence in my academic ability. I studied person. Feeling understood was important
biology, chemistry and economics and was for me and I appreciated it so much. The
given a safe space to explore and tackle each professional and individual I am today
subject; wanting help in my studies was never is a testament to my 7 years at Globe.
a problem and I always felt accommodated by I had the chance to apply for a bursary and
my teachers. was successful. Even after leaving Ark Globe
I had the honour of being president of the I will be supported through that bursary and
student union at Sixth Form which gave me the alumni network that comes with attending
real responsibilities within my community and an Ark school like Globe. I’ve attended
a good insight into what being a part of student countless enrichment trips and even had the
union at university might be like. It was an chance to hike through the Rocky Mountains
amazing experience and I learnt so much about in Canada at the end of Year 11. It was an
leadership, team work and communication. unforgettable trip where I made lifelong
I will use those skills in every walk of life. memories and friendships. I can proudly say
after leaving I felt prepared for university and
most importantly prepared to be a leader in
my community.”

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Celebrating
our amazing
community

We are a diverse community where eveyone To create this, our students and staff worked
matters and we are proud of the many projects alongside professional artists, designers,
we have undertaken to amplify our students’ producers, health and safety advisors, and a
voices. Here is an example of the fantastic large team of site installers. It is a 35-metre
artwork created by our students through a wide, impactful artwork placed in our
project titled ‘We are Globe’. The artwork playground, on Harper Road and across our
is made of Ark Globe Primary, Secondary buildings. Uplifting and uniting, it reminds
and Sixth Form students’ self-portraits us of what an amazing community we are, at
and their own words defining who we are, the same time showing off the great talent we
as a community. have amongst our students.
We’d like to thank everyone who participated
in ‘We are Globe’ project from December 2019
to September 2021.

How to apply

To apply for the Ark Globe Academy Sixth Form
please visit www.arkglobe.org and complete
the online application form.

Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road
London SE1 6AF

020 7407 6877
[email protected]
arkglobe.org
@ARKGlobeAcademy