Netherhall School

Sixth-form students act as role models and mentors for younger pupils.

“while sixth form students will also provide a great example by acting as role models and mentors to younger students in the school.”

Mrs Holliday is identified as the Designated Teacher for Safeguarding.

“Mrs Holliday (Designated Teacher for Safeguarding)”

Sixth-form students develop leadership and communication through paired reading with younger pupils at Netherhall and Ewanrigg Junior School.

“I have built on this in sixth form, where I have developed my leadership and communication skills by working closely with not only the younger students at Netherhall School, but also the pupils of Ewanrigg Junior School as a part of the school’s paired reading scheme.”

A Year 12 student completed work experience with two local employers, helping confirm an apprenticeship goal.

“During year 12, I also had the chance to undertake work experience with two local employers, which has solidified my decision to apply to complete a project management apprenticeship.”

Students develop initiative, teamwork and citizenship in a welcoming environment where peers support one another.

“Personal skills such as initiative, teamwork and citizenship will be developed alongside academic skills in an environment where students will support and encourage their peers in a welcoming and friendly environment; while sixth form students will also provide a great example by acting as role models and mentors to younger students in the school.”

The school's five guiding principles are Students first, Aspiration, Quality, Opportunity and Community.

“The five principles that guide Netherhall School are: • Students first: every decision is founded on the best interests of the students. • Aspiration: to be fiercely ambitious for all students. • Quality: to provide the highest quality education possible. • Opportunity: to provide enjoyable and relevant opportunities. • Community: to be an active part of the local community.”

The prospectus describes a broad range of academic and extracurricular activities.

“The prospectus provides the full details of our sixth form provision, detailing the broad range of academic and extra-curricular activities that will make study in our sixth form a fantastic experience for all.”

The curriculum page links to a sixth-form suggested reading document.

“Sixth Form Suggested Reading”

All applicants are offered one-to-one interviews in the Summer term and can seek advice from teachers and course leaders.

“We will be holding 1-on-1 interviews with all applicants in the Summer term. We can also put students in contact with teachers and course leaders who can give advice to help students develop clear ideas about their options.”

Miss Barcock is the named contact for sixth-form enquiries.

“Please contact: Miss Barcock at: l.barcock@netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk for any enquiries relating to the sixth form.”

A sixth-form student aims to secure a degree-level apprenticeship in IT.

“With the qualifications that I hope to achieve and the knowledge that I am gaining in my studies, it is my ambition to secure a degree level apprenticeship in IT.”

Another sixth-form student hopes to secure a degree apprenticeship in project management.

“At the end of this academic year, I hope to be successful in securing a degree apprenticeship in project management.”