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YEAR 10 TEAM
Head of Year
Ms Briggs
SEN Deputy Head of Year
Ms Kasongo
Year 10
Year 10 marks an important stage in our students’ journey at The Forest Academy as they begin their GCSE courses and take greater responsibility for their learning. It is a year of increased challenge, independence and opportunity, where students build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for success at Key Stage 4 and beyond.
We place a strong emphasis on academic commitment, high expectations and positive learning habits. Excellent attendance and punctuality, completing homework, engaging fully in lessons and responding to feedback are essential to making strong progress. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, embrace challenges and develop the resilience and determination needed to achieve their very best.
Alongside academic progress, Year 10 is an important time for personal development and exploring future aspirations. Students are supported to recognise their strengths, set ambitious goals and begin considering the opportunities and pathways available to them beyond Year 11.
Through a strong partnership between students, families and staff, we aim to ensure every student feels supported, challenged and motivated to succeed. By the end of Year 10, students will have developed strong foundations for their final GCSE year, equipped with the confidence, ambition and commitment to achieve their potential.
YEAR 11 TEAM
Head of Year
Ms Hussain
SEN Deputy Head of Year
Ms Kasongo
Year 11
Year 11 is a significant milestone in our students’ journey at The Forest Academy as they prepare for their GCSE examinations and take important steps towards their future. It is a year of ambition, determination and achievement, where students are encouraged to build on their knowledge, take responsibility for their progress and strive for excellence in all they do.
We place a strong emphasis on academic achievement, effective revision and examination preparation. Excellent attendance and punctuality, positive learning habits and a commitment to independent study are essential to success. Through high-quality teaching, targeted interventions, structured revision and regular monitoring of progress, students are supported and challenged to achieve their very best.
Alongside academic success, Year 11 is a time for making informed and aspirational decisions about the future. Through careers education, personalised guidance and opportunities to explore post-16 pathways, students are supported in considering their next steps, whether progressing to sixth form, college, apprenticeships or vocational training.
Working closely with students and families, our priority is to ensure every student approaches their GCSE examinations with confidence, resilience and a clear sense of purpose. By the end of Year 11, we want every student to leave The Forest Academy proud of their achievements, equipped with strong qualifications, high aspirations and the determination to succeed in the next stage of their journey.
