Mr M Taylor, Deputy Head of Sixth Form - Academic

My role is to ensure that you are making as much progress as you can in Sixth Form by helping you to show maximum commitment to each of your subjects. I work closely with you and your subject teachers, to remove barriers to your learning and to give you the opportunities to broaden your academic curiosity. I am responsible for getting you ready to apply to University and support with degree/higher apprenticeship applications. Overall, I want to make sure that your time with us is enjoyable and challenging so that you are prepared for University and to become a leader in your community.

 

Mrs C Young, Deputy Head of Sixth Form - Pastoral

My role is to ensure you feel fully supported with your Sixth Form studies during your time here with us at TDA by helping you to shape your character to thrive as a global citizen. I work closely with the Sixth Form Attendance & Wellbeing Officer and the Student Support Officer to ensure your time here is as productive as possible. Alongside a team of dedicated tutors, and a comprehensive personal development curriculum, we aim to develop key characteristics and provide you with life skills. We are concerned about the holistic wellbeing of each individual student, prioritising your mental and physical wellbeing and providing the key link between school and home, if necessary, to guide you and help you prepare for a successful future.

 

Mrs A Ali and Miss J Halifax, Progress Support Officers

Based in the study centre, we provide support throughout the school day and after school to ensure you have a positive working environment and know how to make progress in your studies. Focussing on one year group each, we also work with small groups or individual students who need additional support in developing their study skills, are struggling with their wellbeing or are facing barriers to their learning.

 

Principal Students

Principal Students will lead the Student Leadership team, provide a point of contact between the SLT and the SSLT, be representative of the whole school student voice and will participate in a wide variety of school and public events throughout the year.

 

Kalim Ali

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Subjects currently studied: Maths, Physics and Economics.

Focus during my role as Principal Student: To promote Culture and Character throughout our school and to let everyone be proud for their heritage and background.

Aspirations after Sixth Form: Degree apprenticeship in Accountancy.

 

Angel Njoki

·       Subjects currently studied: Maths, Economics and Psychology.

·       Focus during my role as Principal Student: Strengthening communication, inclusion and belonging through student and parent voice, charity and community (Citizen UK) and enrichment opportunities.

·        Aspirations after Sixth Form: Degree apprenticeship in Investment Banking.

 

Annabel Parkes

Subjects currently studied: Geography, Psychology, Sports Studies and EPQ.

Focus during my role as Principal Student: To develop participation in sport across the Academy. To introduce the ‘TDA Colours’ as a way of rewarding and motivating students in sport and to introduce ‘Sports Captains’ in each year group who I will work with to develop sport.

 Aspirations after Sixth Form: Study Law with Criminology at university or join the police through their degree apprenticeship.

Emilija Pasiskeviciute

Subjects currently studied: Psychology, Economics and Business.

Focus during my role as Principal Student: To focus on the wellbeing of students by using encouragement, introducing a ‘care week’ and through better parent engagement. 

Aspirations after Sixth Form: To go to university.