Information - John Masefield High School

Sixth Form Information

The Sixth Form Guide here has been created to support students and parents with important information you should need alongside the Sixth Form Key Documents

Key dates can be found in the News and Events page and please also see the school wide key dates in the What’s On page.

For Key Documents including the Student Sixth Form Learning Agreement, search here

Student Support & Well-being

Tutor Groups

Students meet their tutor daily for registration which includes a program of mentoring, SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) , study skills, careers and Unifrog (a comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications for Uni, but also encompasses apprenticeships and Further Education colleges).

Mentoring

One of the outstanding features of our Sixth Form is its pastoral care which is delivered by a highly experienced team of Mentors and the Sixth Form Leadership Team. The Mentors are the first point of contact and support for students and are always on hand to guide and advise. Mentors hold regular meetings with each student to set aspirational targets, offer advice and ensure students are developing effective study habits.

Study Skill and Careers Programme

This programme is delivered by the Sixth Form Tutor team and outside speakers. It covers topics such as developing independent study skills, revision techniques, work experience, presentation and interview skills, entering the workforce, CV writing, personal statement writing and managing career transitions. We believe that this is crucial in enabling students to maintain high aspirations and provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in future career pathways. Read our Study Skills Guide and the Five Rs of Note-taking

Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (‘SMSC’) Programme

This programme is delivered by the Sixth Form Tutor team and outside speakers. It covers topics such as personal well-being, cultural diversity, good citizenship, British values, mental health, drugs and alcohol awareness, sexual health, healthy eating and personal finance. We consider it a vital part of the education of our young people and crucial preparation for developing them into positive, confident and proactive members of society.

Safeguarding, Child Protection and Special Needs

There is a designated member of staff in the Sixth Form who works closely with the school’s SENCO and Safeguarding Officer to ensure that student’s needs are met.

”Support and guidance is always available and welcoming”. “Older students are friendly and help guide you into work and social sides of the sixth form”.

“Excellent. I have received a lot of one-to-one support”.

Bursaries

Information on Bursaries with application forms can be found on the Sixth Form Key Documents page.

Free School Meals

Please read the guidance which can be found on the Sixth Form Key Document page for eligibility and then complete and submit the application form if you wish to apply.

Do I have to pay for transport at Sixth Form?

The following extract was taken from Herefordshire Council’s website:

We are able to provide transport assistance to some students attending college or sixth form in Herefordshire. You will have to make a contribution towards the cost of transport, but can apply for this support if:

You go on to full-time education after you leave school in year eleven
You’re under 19 years old at the beginning of the academic year
You live more than three miles from your place of study
You live at an address that pays Council Tax to Herefordshire Council
You are studying a full-time course (more than 15 hours a week) in Herefordshire, unless you’re studying outside the county because your course is unavailable in Herefordshire

You can apply online and can find information on bus routes on our bus services page. Students attending their local school sixth form will be allocated a space on existing school transport. On the majority of routes, a bus or rail travel permit will allow you to travel at any time during the day before 6pm Monday to Friday, term-time only.

You can apply online even before you have been accepted into college and will be refunded the payment before term commences, if you are not successful. Please note you must allow up to 28 days for the provision of a travel pass and we are unable to refund travel expenses incurred while travelling without a pass.

If you live outside of Herefordshire, you will need to contact your local Council to check their Post-16 transport policy.

Please visit the Council’s website for the most up-to-date arrangements:

https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200187/public_transport/166/school_and_college_transport/2

ParentPay

You can now pay for school meals, trips and other miscellaneous items online using ParentPay. Tickets for school productions can be purchased through the Positickets Box Office system

JMHS offer parents the ability to make online payments for school meals, trips and other miscellaneous items and offer cashless catering at JMHS.

Click on the icon below for all payments for School Catering, Trips etc:

Purchasing Tickets for School Productions

Please click on the icon below to purchase tickets for school productions:

This will take you to all events that we have available to buy tickets for. Then select ‘more info’ or ‘view show times’ and follow the instructions to buy your tickets. If you have any problems please contact the school finance office on extension 223.