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Globe Academy ‘Higher Ambitions’ Summit 9 th July 2014 Mr Mohsen Ojja Associate Principal. ‘Preparing students for university and to be leaders in their community.’. Aims and Aspirations of Globe Academy’s Sixth Form. 50% of students to access Russell Group university
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Globe Academy‘Higher Ambitions’ Summit 9th July 2014Mr Mohsen OjjaAssociate Principal ‘Preparing students for university and to be leaders in their community.’
Aims and Aspirations of Globe Academy’s Sixth Form • 50% of students to access Russell Group university • 80% to 90% of students to access university • 10% to 20% of students to access meaningful Level 3 qualifications and work related experiences (professional pathways)
Rationale Rate of unemployment increase
Rationale • Social justice • Greater representation of all groups in all levels of society • Education beyond immediate academic outcomes
Sixth Form Professional Pathways (September 2015) • Target cohort: • 5 GCSEs A*-C including English and mathematics • Average GCSE points score 40-43* • Positive attitude to learning • Strong communication skills • Genuine interest in chosen sector • *QCA points: C=40, B=46
Specialisms across the cluster of academies: Securities and Investment, Information Technology, Project Management In practice – a student at Globe Academy *currently in development
Increasing Participation • Incentives for corporate partners to develop meaningful links with education providers from a very early stage • Incentives for all schools to offer higher apprenticeships to a wider range of students • Improve the public perception of apprenticeships