Stapenhill Post 16 Centre
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| Established | March 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sixth form college |
| Heads of Sixth Form | Mr M Harris, Mrs V Deer |
| Location |
Violet Way Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE15 9RT England Coordinates: 52°47′20″N 1°37′02″W / 52.7890°N 1.6172°W |
| Students | 160 (approx.) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 16–19 |
| Website | Stapenhill Post 16 Centre |
Stapenhill Post 16 Centre is a sixth form college located in Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.
The centre is a joint venture between Paulet High School and Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College, enrolling students between the ages of 16-19 who have achieved GCSE qualifications.
It offers around 20 subjects at A-Level, plus several level-2 qualifications.
History
The idea of a purpose-built sixth form centre shared between the neighbouring high schools was first discussed in 2001, with a £1-million proposal accepted by planners and school governors in October 2002.[1] Building work on the centre commenced in November 2002.[2] The project was carried out by building contractors Interclass.[3]
The first intake of pupils was the academic year commencing from September 2003.[4] The centre was officially opened in March 2004 by Charles Clarke as Secretary of State for Education and Skills.[5]
As of September 2009, all post-16 students were introduced to a compulsory smart-casual dress code and identity badge.
In January 2010, the centre received a visit from Ed Balls during his service as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.[6]
A former student at the centre, Eugene Joseph, was a Labour candidate for the 2011 Local Elections.[7]
School Partnership
The centre was built with the intention of serving two nearby high schools: Paulet High School and Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College. The building is situated on adjacent land to Paulet High School with a short path connecting the two, and a path in the opposite direction leading to Bluestone Lane, location of Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College.
Subjects offered at the centre are taught by staff from both high schools with the majority taking place in the centre. Some subjects (such as Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Product Design) are often taught in either of the two high schools due to the facilities required that are not available in the sixth form centre.
Examinations often take place in the high schools due to the different 'centre numbers' required for student entries from the respective schools.
In 2009, the centre's staffing system was altered slightly. To promote the partnership between the two neighbouring high schools, two Heads of Sixth Form were introduced - one from each school. This enabled more efficient decision-making and communication between staff from both high schools and a more consistent learning environment for students.
The centre also collaborates with local post-16 education providers such as Burton College, Paget High School and Abbot Beyne School to offer a wider subject range to students in the Burton on Trent area. Some students travel by taxi from the centre to off-site lessons, funded by the sixth form centre and the local authority.
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References
- ↑ Bradshaw, Tom (24 October 2002). "Schools' joy over £1m centre". Burton Mail (Burton upon Trent). Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ↑ Harrop, Suzanne (20 November 2002). "Schools join forces". Burton Mail (Burton upon Trent). Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ↑ http://www.interclass.co.uk/interclass/projects_schools.php
- ↑ http://www.robertsutton.staffs.sch.uk/about__us/history.asp
- ↑ Powles, David (31 March 2004). "Unique schools centre opens". Burton Mail (Burton upon Trent). Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ↑ Fletcher, Tim (28 January 2010). "Tories 'gambling with education' - Balls". Burton Mail (Burton upon Trent). Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ↑ Fletcher, Tim (27 April 2011). "Candidates confident of passing his election test". Burton Mail (Burton upon Trent). Retrieved 27 April 2011.