Job Vacancies Thank you for your interest in Wolverhampton Girls' High School. ​ In this section of our website you should find the following documents: the Employment Application Form, the Person Specification and Job Description and our Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure. Further documentation is also available for you to view with regards to the School's policy on Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding and our Recruitment Privacy Notice. ​ Please note that the School will only accept Employment Application Forms that have been completed in full, including your hand-written signature in all of the required places. Scanned signatures are acceptable but if this is not possible, then School will require a hard copy Employment Application Form to be posted to the school. ​ All employment applications must be received in School by the due closing date and time, including the relevant signatures. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Important - Please ensure that completed applications are emailed to recruitment@wghs.org.uk Current Vacancies are listed below: Applicant Letter Teacher of Geography Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 9.00am Read More This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references which will be required prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications and verification of the Right to Work in the UK Admin Login

Homepagescrolldown Welcome to our school We have a long and established history of providing outstanding education for girls for over 100 years. We pride ourselves on our traditions, but we do not stand still, we are striving for continuous improvement. There is no char ge or cost related to the admission of a student to the school and we welcome new students in the Sixth Form from within the City of Wolverhampton and beyond. ​ We offer a broad and rich curriculum where all students are encouraged and supported to achieve their personal best in all aspects of school life. Our combination of high expectations and support, tailored to meeting individual needs, leads to academic excellence. Students are highly motivated to learn and personalised learning lies at the heart of our provision. The school is respected as one of the best state schools in the country, regularly achieving examination results which place it near the top of national league tables. This success has also been recognised by Ofsted, with the school achieving four successive “Outstanding” inspections. About our School The Girls' High has a long and established history of providing outstanding education for girls for over 100 years. Read More Admissions There is no charge or cost related to the admission of a pupil to the school. Read More Whilst academic achievements are an important part of life at WGHS, students enjoy a wide range of other opportunities. These include participation in the thriving house system; and opportunities in the fields of sport, music and drama. Sixth Formers are an integral part of the school, taking on various leadership posts and acting as role models for the younger students. There is a plethora of activities for the students to engage in from leading whole school events; to organising charity fundraising activities; participating in debating competitions and enjoying expeditions abroad. ​ Our team of dedicated staff all ensure that students are well supported to achieve academic success, within a caring community. Pastoral care is exceptional, focusing upon student wellbeing. High quality advice and support is provided to ensure that students are well informed to make their choices when preparing for higher education and their future careers. The school has an impressive record of students going on to read a variety of degree courses including Medicine and Law; and at some of the best institutions in the country including Oxford and Cambridge, alongside securing prestigious higher level apprenticeships at companies such as KPMG. The school’s motto: Ludus Supra Praemium, emphasises the value of taking part as a member of the school community. Our girls are encouraged to develop skills for life long success in terms of understanding themselves as learners and developing as responsible citizens, demonstrating care and respect for all members of the community. We encourage each of our students to aim for their personal best. ​ As a result our students leave Wolverhampton Girls’ High School with fond memories, and equipped as confident and independent minded young women ready to take on the challenges ahead and enjoy success in their chosen fields. ​ WGHS truly is a special place to be, with its supportive atmosphere, encouraging all students to achieve their best in all aspects of school life. If you would like to find out more about our school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Why Choose Us Our offer Here at Girls’ High we have a long and well-deserved reputation for offering students an exceptional seven years of study. Each individual student who joins is provided with the opportunity to achieve their own personal aspirations, both academically as well as beyond the classroom. ​ We offer a broad and varied curriculum The school offers a broad and rich curriculum with over 20 subjects available for study at Wolverhampton Girls’ High School which means that we are able to provide an educational pathway that is tailored to the individual student’s needs. ​ We care Care, support and guidance are key elements at Wolverhampton Girls’ High School. Whilst academic achievements are exceptional this is not a solely academic school. Students join us knowing that they can fulfil their academic potential as well as developing the key skills essential for success both in and beyond school. We are highly skilled at ensuring students are able to secure places at outstanding institutions as well identifying and supporting applications for other opportunities beyond Sixth Form. ​ We achieve outstanding results Each year the vast majority of our Year 13 students go on to further study including institutions such as Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. We offer every encouragement to all students in whatever they wish to pursue, whether this be university, higher apprenticeships, employment or a gap year. ​ We offer exceptional opportunities Students have the chance to develop communication, leadership and independence skills through the diverse enrichment opportunities on offer. The students play an instrumental role in the school community, organising a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities, charity events and contributing to school development and are able to take on positions of responsibility such as House Captains, Prefects, Deputy and Assistant Head Girl and Head Girl. They also benefit from a wide range of trips abroad including Russia, Italy, France, Spain, and Iceland, opportunities which support curriculum studies and help the girls to grow into well-rounded individuals. Curriculum We offer a broad and rich curriculum where all students are encouraged and supported to achieve their personal best. Read More Pastoral Care We believe it is the right of every girl to feel happy and secure at WGHS. Read More

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Year 7 Admissions Welcome to the Year 7 admissions area of our website. Here you can find the latest information about the process to apply for the school and useful information. Please view the frequently asked questions and answers below. School Prospectus View a digital version of the school prospectus or download it. Read More Entrance Test Click the button below to register to sit the entrance test. Register for Entrance Test Why Choose Us Key reasons that make us among the best schools for your daughter to study at. Read More Late applications for September 2024 Click here Admissions for Year 7 Entry - September 2024 Entrance Test Outreach SEPTEMBER 2024 Entry The registration period for our main Entrance Test for Year 7 entry September 2024 closed on 30th June 2023. ​ SEPTEMBER 2025 Entry ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Entrance Exam ​ This one selective school entrance test will take place across the West Midlands Grammar School partnership in September 2024. With parental consent, candidates’ tests scores can be shared between all schools within the partnership. ​ The date for the test at WGHS will be announced shortly. Information about the test. ​ You will be sent information about the test and procedure for the day of the test. This will be posted to your home address. If you have not received this by 01 September, contact Admissions at your local test centre –If WGHS is your allocated test centre please email the school using the following address: admissions@wghs.org.uk Late Applications ​ Late applications are those where the parents of a candidate have not registered with the school by 4:00pm on 30th June 2024. All late candidates will be tested and we will publish information regarding how to register for a late test on our website in November 2024. Information about test results and admission to Wolverhampton Girls’ High School. Register here for Year 7 2025 Open Events Entrance Test Information - 2024 Entry Open Events Entrance Test Fun remote sessions Outreach Is Wolverhampton Girls’ High School a private school? Wolverhampton Girls’ High School is not a private school. We are a maintained, selective grammar school for girls from 11 to 18 years with Academy status. There is no charge or cost related to the admission of a pupil to the school. We have been offering a free education to girls from across the City and beyond for over 100 years. Do you have a catchment area? All parents living both within and beyond the City of Wolverhampton may apply for their daughters to be admitted to the school. We do not have a catchment area. My child currently lives outside Wolverhampton and would like a school place at Wolverhampton Girls’ High School, what should I do?" You should make your Admission Application to your child's Home, Local Authority (where parents/carers/guardians pay Council Tax), regardless of which school/s you are placing as a choice. This is called the Local Authority Preference CAF1 Form. If you would like to express a preference for Wolverhampton Girls’ High School, you will need to list the school as a choice on the Local Authority Preference CAF1 Form for your child's Home, Local Authority. Your daughter will also have to sit the Consortium Entrance Test. You should visit https://www.wghs.org.uk/year7admissions to register your daughter for the test between 19th April 2021 and 4pm on Thursday, 8th July 2021, which is the closing date for registrations. How to travel to the School? The school currently has no organised transport service for the school. Mr M Ram, Abbey Coaches (Midlands) Limited (0121 557 9622) runs a variety of services for students travelling to and from the school. He organises routes and arranges travel payment contracts directly with parents. Public Transport: Number 1 > Dudley - Sedgley - Wolverhampton - Tettenhall Wood – frequency every 7 to 8 minutes. What is the Consortium? The Consortium of Grammar Schools in Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton was established in order to ease the process of admission applications for parents who are considering the option of a grammar school education for their child. Within this Consortium are: Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School, Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Queen Mary’s High School, Newport Girls’ High School and Wolverhampton Girls’ High School. Your daughter will only need to take one entrance test for consideration by all girls’ schools. The Grammar Schools in Birmingham is a totally separate Consortium, and applications are administered by the Birmingham Admissions Office. Admissions Policy Our Admissions Policy can be found on our school website by following this link: https://www.wghs.org.uk/year7admissions Each school within the Consortium will have their own, bespoke determined Admissions Policy. We are all independent, admissions authorities and so you will find our policies to be different. Before you Apply – Researching Schools We advise all parents/carers/guardians to visit the school website and join one of our virtual, Open Events before completing the on-line, entrance test Registration Form and the Local Authority, CAF1, preference form. Details about the admissions process will be given at our Open Events. Also, further information about the admissions process can be found on your Local Authority website. You may also wish to visit the website of those school(s) that you are interested in to find information about individual Admission Policies. Here are the details about our virtual, open events. Please join one of our live Q&A events and get answers to the questions you have about admission to the school. Please keep a close eye on the school website for more information about these. Virtual Open Morning - Tuesday 11th May 2021 9:30am Virtual Open Evening - Wednesday 12th May 2021 7pm Virtual Open Afternoon - Thursday 13th May 2021 1:30pm Usual Schedule of activities: May 2021 – School Virtual Open Events: parents/carers/guardians and daughter to attend. May, June and July 2021: Daughter in Year 5 - Make your on-line, test registration via the school website so that your daughter can be invited for the Consortium, entrance test. 4pm on Thursday, 8th July 2021: Deadline date for online, test registrations. Early September 2021: usually by the end of the second week – Daughter in Year 6 – test invitation letter will be posted to parents/carers/guardians to notify of testing arrangements for your daughter. September 2021: Daughter in Year 6 – Entrance test takes place on a date to be advised from 18th to 21st September 2021. Middle of October 2021: Entrance test scores notified to parents by post. By the end of October 2021: daughter in Year 6 – complete your on-line, Local Authority CAF1 Preference Form with your Home, Local Authority. 1st March 2022 National Offer Day: Secondary school allocations advised to parents/carers/guardians by Home Local Authority either by post or electronically. When should I apply? From 19th April to 8th July 2021: Daughter in Year 5 – Wolverhampton Girls’ High School website is updated with the on-line, Consortium Test Registration Form link and current information about the admissions procedure. You may wish to visit one of our virtual, Open Events before attempting the completion of your on-line, test Registration Form. How do I register my daughter for the test? From 19th April onward until 8th July 2021: Daughter in Year 5 - Make your on-line, test registration via the school website so that your daughter can be invited for the Consortium, entrance test. The deadline is 4pm on Thursday, 8th July 2021. You will receive an email acknowledgement to say that your application has been processed. A subsequent email will be sent from the school that you have selected as the testing centre for your daughter to sit the entrance test. Where will my daughter sit the test? Whichever school you submit the on-line, test Registration Form determines the school at which your daughter will sit the test. You may, however, indicate your interest in one or both of the other girls’ schools within the Consortium. When/Where is the test? The dates of our test will be confirmed on the school website as soon as possible. This will be at a date to be advised between 18th to 21st September 2021. What will happen if I have submitted an on-line, Test Registration Form to more than one girls’ school in the Consortium?" You only need to complete the on-line, test Registration Form once. If you have made an error, you will need to contact the school where you wish your daughter to sit the test and rectify matters. Amended information will be shared between Consortium colleagues. What if my daughter has Special Education Needs? This should be clearly indicated on the on-line, test Registration Form and a Special Arrangements Form will then be forwarded to you for your completion and return to the testing centre immediately. If you do not receive the form, it is the responsibility of the parent/carer/guardian to contact the school to request a Special Arrangements Form. The completed form should be accompanied by copies of all supporting information and medical reports. Please submit this information as a matter of urgency to the testing venue. Early submission of the request for Special Arrangements will help ensure an independent assessment and the necessary arrangements can be made to make your daughter as comfortable as possible during the testing session. An early submission of paperwork also allows parents/carers/guardians to be advised of the arrangements that we have put in place prior to testing day. What if my child is ill on the day of the test? You should telephone the school to inform us of your daughter’s absence and obtain a Doctor’s note with details/date of the illness. Following receipt of the Doctor’s note, the reasons for non-attendance will be considered carefully and if possible, an alternative testing date will be arranged. Please note that the Consortium will not re-arrange the testing date for candidates who are engaged in pre-planned activities, such as school trips. What does the test involve? All girls will sit two standardised tests consisting of Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning provided by CEM. Normally, each test paper is 45/50 minutes in length. School administration for each test will normally be one-hour. Is there anything I can do to help prepare my daughter for the test? The school provides access to our online familiarisation portal with a wealth of activities to help students familiarise themselves with both our school and our test. Access to this will be provided by the school, following test registration. In addition, we will be running virtual familiarisation events and so please keep an eye on the school website for further information about these. Should I employ a Tutor? No, intensive coaching/tutoring is not in the long-term interests of your daughter. Girls will be anxious about sitting the test, you can help by not putting pressure on her. Please view the familiarisation materials on our school website and use the online, familiarisation materials available to you. What is the pass mark? There is no pass mark. Test marks vary each year depending on the individual tests taken. The standardised test scores are sorted into rank order and places are awarded accordingly by Wolverhampton Local Authority according to the determined, Wolverhampton Girls’ High School Admissions Policy. When will we get the results? Information on the outcome of the test will be sent to all parents/carers/guardians in time for completion of the Local Authority, CAF1, preference form, i.e. by the end of October 2021. This correspondence will include details of your daughter’s test score. Who has responsibility for the allocation of places? School Admissions at Wolverhampton Local Authority allocate our school places in line with our determined, Admissions Policy and within the agreed arrangements of the Local Authority Co-ordinated Scheme. When are decisions made? Online, secondary school allocations will be emailed on National Offer Day to parents/carers/guardians on the 1st March 2022 or the nearest, working day after this day. Secondary school allocation letters for those who applied on a paper form will be posted on National Offer Day via second class postage. Decision information giving your daughter’s allocated secondary school place will be sent directly to parents/carers/guardians by your Home, Local Authority, School Admissions Office. Wolverhampton Girls’ High School will be advised on National Offer Day of those girls who have been allocated to us. Admissions Waiting Lists If your daughter has not been allocated her first preference, the admission application will automatically be placed on the waiting list for the preferred Wolverhampton school or schools that were ranked higher than the allocated school. Unless material changes of circumstances have been demonstrated to the Local Authority, your daughter’s name will only be included on those waiting lists for schools that were ranked higher on your CAF1 application than the school allocated to your daughter and therefore, if your daughter is allocated a place at the first preference school your daughter’s name will not be added to the waiting list for any of the other preferred schools. Following National Offer Day and the school’s liaison with Wolverhampton Local Authority, the Wolverhampton Girls’ High School confirmed, Waiting List will normally be available after approximately 10/14 working days. This detailed process takes some considerable time to ensure complete accuracy. The school will be unable to respond to questions from parents/carers/guardians about the Waiting List until this work has been completed. Requests for inclusion on waiting lists for non-Wolverhampton schools must be made in writing by parents/carers/guardians to the relevant Local Authority for the school concerned for assessment in accordance with their scheme. What happens if you are moving into a new area? Where families with children of school age are moving into a new area, parents/carers/guardians should, at the earliest opportunity, contact the Local Authority School Admissions Section in the area where you wish to reside. You will be required to provide the Local Authority with a variety of documentary evidence as proof of your move to support any application you may wish to make. Admissions Policy View all Familiarisation Booklet View Admission Arrangements for 2025-2026 View Pupil Premium View Admission Appeals View Year 7 Admissions (2025-2026) For admissions at age 11 to Year 7 of the school, the Governing Body participates in the Local Authority’s co-ordinated admissions scheme for maintained secondary schools. Parents/Carers will be offered their highest available preference of school for which their daughter meets the criteria by their home Local Authority on 1 March 2025. Admission to Year 7 is determined by the performance of candidates in an entrance test, taking into account the priority categories for the allocation of places. Only girls who attain the required standard in the prescribed arrangements for selection by reference to ability will be eligible to be considered for admission to the school. The required standard is deemed to be those students scoring within 2% of the last automatic place and Pupil Premium students securing at least the qualifying score. The entrance test is open to girls who will be no older than 11 years of age on 31st August 2025. ​ Application Procedures ​ Parents/Carers who wish their daughter to be considered for a place in Year 7 from 1st September 2025 must register her for the entrance test by completing and returning the Registration Form to the school by the specified date. This is available to collect from the school or alternatively is published electronically on the Wolverhampton Girls’ High School website ​ Parents/Carers must also complete a Local Authority Preference Form (also known as the Common Application Form). The Parents/Carers of children resident in Wolverhampton should visit their City of Wolverhampton Council’s website to obtain the Secondary Composite Prospectus and Local Authority Preference Form. The Parents/Carers of children not resident in Wolverhampton must obtain a composite prospectus and Local Authority Preference Form from the Local Authority in whose area they live. This must also be completed and submitted by the specified date to their home Local Authority, following the guidelines given in the composite prospectus, and ensuring that Wolverhampton Girls’ High School is named as one of their preferred schools. If Wolverhampton Girls’ High School is not named on the Local Authority Preference Form, no offer of a place will be made, even if the child has taken the entrance test. ​ Admission Number ​ The number of intended admission for the year commencing 1 st September 2025 will be 180. ​ Entrance Test ​ Admission to Year 7 of the school on 1st September 2025 will be determined on the performance of all candidates in an entrance test and by taking into account the priority categories for the allocation of places. ​ Arrangements for taking the test will be announced by the Governing Body in the local press during the Spring Term 2024. ​ Where a candidate is ill on the day of testing, arrangements will be made for the test to be taken on an alternative date. In such cases the candidate will need to provide a medical note within 5 days of the test date. Any other exceptional circumstances for non-attendance should be notified in writing to the school prior to the test. The school cannot make allowance for test performance which may have been adversely affected by illness or by any other exceptional circumstance. ​ Out of Cohort Candidates ​ Parents/Carers who wish their daughter to be considered for entry to Year 7 in September 2025, where she was born either before 1st September 2013 or after 31st August 2014, should write to the Headteacher outlining the reasons for the request. ​ Allocation of Places/Oversubscription Criteria ​ The school makes the arrangements for girls to sit the entrance test and for it to be marked independently. In order to inform their choice of schools for their daughter, Parents/Carers are sent a notification letter (October 2024) containing information about their daughter’s performance in the entrance test. ​ At the point of the test registration, Parents/Carers are asked to confirm if their daughter qualifies for Pupil Premium. Where this is the case, proof will be requested by the school as outlined on the school website and must be provided by the Parent/Carer for their daughter to be treated as a Pupil Premium candidate, before their daughter sits the test. ​ A qualifying score will be set that is expected to be lower than the score required for other girls to gain a place for use in Stage One of the Allocations process. ​ On National Offer day, offers are made through the Co-ordinated Local Authorities Admissions Scheme. In advance of this date, data is provided to the Local Authority to enable it to make these offers. ​ Where more than 180 applications are received, the allocation of places will be completed in the following ways: ​ Stage 1 – Allocation of places to Looked After Children and Pupil Premium students 1. The school sets a qualifying score. This is set in October 2024 and communicated to Parents/Carers through the notification letter. Students who satisfy the criteria outlined in points 2 or 3 below will receive an automatic offer of a place where the entry criteria are met. ​ 2. A “Looked After Child2”, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, will be offered a place if they have achieved a score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score. 3. The first twenty five “Pupil Premium” students, as at the time of taking the test, whose test scores are ranked highest in the merit order, and have achieved a test score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score, will be offered a place. Proof of “Pupil Premium” status will be required in line with the requirements requested by the school and outlined on the school website. ​ 4. Remaining Pupil Premium students will be slotted back into the full order of merit for consideration under the subsequent stage of the process. ​ Stage 2 – Allocations of remaining places in order of merit ​ The scores are put into a table in merit order according to the performance of each girl in the Entrance Test. This table is sent to the Local Authority. Following the allocation of places under Stage 1 of this process, the remaining places are allocated in strict order of merit in accordance with girls’ scores in the test. ​ Before 1st September 2025, Parents/Carers of successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of the date of birth of their daughter in the form of a short form birth certificate or other documentation acceptable to the School. Joint Lowest Last Place Score – Stage 1 ​ In the event that more than one candidate obtains the last score for the twenty five Pupil Premium places a tie break process will be followed. Priority will be allocated to: Those living nearest to the school. The measurement between home and school will be determined by the straight line measurement from the designated home address3 to the school using computerised software. For applications from the same block of flats that have the same designated point, the allocation will be decided by lot. Where Parents/Carers have shared responsibility for the girl and the girl lives with both Parents/Carers for part of the week then the main residence will be determined as the address where the girl lives for the majority of the school week during term time. Parents/Carers may be requested to supply documentary evidence to support the address used for the application. Joint Lowest Last Place Score – Stage 2 ​ In the event that more than one candidate obtains the last score a tie break process will be followed. Priority will be allocated in the following order: 1. A “Looked After Child2”, or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order, or special guardianship order (in the event that the score falls below the Qualifying Score and so has not secured an automatic place). 2. A Pupil Premium student, as at the time of taking the test. Proof of “Pupil Premium” status will be required in line with the requirements requested by the school and outlined on the school website (in the event that the score falls above the Qualifying Score and has not been allocated a place at Stage 1). 3. A Pupil Premium student, as at the time of taking the test. Proof of “Pupil Premium” status will be required in line with the requirements requested by the school and outlined on the school website (in the event that the score falls below the Qualifying Score and so has not secured an automatic place). 4. Those living nearest to the school. The measurement between home and school will be determined by the straight line measurement from the designated home address3 to the school using computerised software. For applications from the same block of flats that have the same designated point, the allocation will be decided by lot. Where Parents/Carers have shared responsibility for the girl and the girl lives with both Parents/Carers for part of the week then the main residence will be determined as the address where the girl lives for the majority of the school week during term time. Parents/Carers may be requested to supply documentary evidence to support the address used for the application. 5. Twins, triplets, multiple births – in this situation, in the event that there is a tie between sisters who live at the same address, the place will be allocated to the first born and in cases where this is not known, the allocation will be decided by lot. ​ Late Applications It is essential that the Registration Form for the entrance test is received by the specified date. In exceptional circumstances, late applications must be submitted to the school with supporting evidence to provide the reasons for the late application. This will be considered and if accepted provision will be made for the child to sit the test at an alternative date. ​ Candidates who make a late application to their home local authority after the deadline date of 31st October 2024 and subsequently take the test late are considered a late applicant. Such candidates will be inserted into the order of merit following the initial allocation of places on 1 st March 2025. ​ Waiting List ​ Following completion of the annual co-ordinated admissions procedure, should places then become available, girls will normally only be considered for admission if their standardised score in the entrance test is within 2% of the girl with the lowest score to have been offered an automatic place at initial offer stage (March 2025). On 1 st March 2025, the School will establish the lowest score to gain an automatic place at the School. From here the School will then calculate that any scores falling within 2% of the girl with the lowest score to have been offered an automatic place, are of the required standard. These candidates will make up the waiting list. A candidate’s position on the waiting list will be determined solely in accordance with the oversubscription criteria, outlined under Stages 1 and 2, allocation of places. Where places become vacant they will be allocated to candidates on the waiting list in accordance with this criteria. The waiting list will be reordered in accordance with the oversubscription criteria whenever anyone is added to or leaves it. The waiting list will be automatically generated after initial offers have been notified and maintained until the end of the Autumn Term 2025. Following this date, a waiting list will be held in line with the arrangements outlined in the In-Year Admissions section of these arrangements ​ Appeals ​ In the event of a place not being offered, Parents/Carers have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel. The intention to do so must be indicated in writing to the school by the date specified. Parents/Carers will then be sent the necessary forms. Once an appeal has been lodged, Parents/Carers will receive information about the appeal process, including details as to when and where the appeal will be held. ​ Equality Act 2010 ​ Parents/Carers who consider that their daughter has a disability under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 and/or Special Educational Need which would disadvantage her during the application of the school’s admissions procedures should provide further written information, at the time of registration, so that consideration can be given to making any reasonable arrangements for the candidate.

Careers Vertical Sequencing Curriculum Leader: Mrs R Brett Department Introduction: The Careers programme aims to provide information about career opportunities, help develop powers of self-awareness so students can make the appropriate career choices, develop skills to cope successfully in an adult environment and to develop an understanding of the world of work. Advice is given on the selection of GCSE subject options, A-Level choices and transition to higher education/apprenticeships. Students receive face-to-face Careers advice at KS4 and there are opportunities for practical, hands-on work experience in Years 10 and 12. Drop-in sessions and one-to-one interviews are available throughout the year. Whole Year Careers Events are arranged at various points in the school calendar. Department Aims: The Careers programme is delivered as part of the PSHCE curriculum and through events organised for students throughout the year. The school aims to help the students experience the world of work and to give them guidance on how to reach their career goals. Additionally, general guidance and resources are accessible in the school library. Subject staff will also be promoting careers related to their areas during lesson time. Key Stage 3: Careers Education and Guidance begins in Year 7 as part of the PSHCE curriculum when students consider their achievements, qualities, aptitudes and activities. They challenge job stereotypes related to gender and develop their enterprise skills by planning an event. In Year 8, students are made aware of how the world of work is changing and the skills that promote employability. They undertake research into local labour market to establish how their skills match the employment opportunities. Year 9 is a time when students begin to think about aspirations and plans for the future. Short-term and long-term plans are made as part of the programme for choosing KS4 options, students also undertake virtual work experiance. An options choice evening is held for Year 9 students and their parents where choices are explained, and staff are available for discussion. Key Stage 4: During Year 10 & 11 students look at employability skills and their rights/responsibilities as an employee. They learn how to interpret pay slips and the role that trade unions play in the workplace. In addition, students look at how to choose their A Levels as well as develop key skills such as filling in job applications and writing covering letters. They each have an interview with the school Careers Advisor and are given information relating to their areas of interest. Guidance interviews with members of staff, an Options evening and Parents’ evening help them to prepare for their Year 12 Option Choices. Careers Events are arranged for KS4 where students have an opportunity to take part in a mock interview to receive feedback on how they come across in an interview situation. Key Stage 5: In KS5 students are given information about Higher Education and Careers opportunities throughout the year. The careers advisor is available for discussion of opportunities available. A Higher Education Fair is held in Spring of Year 12 when representatives from a variety of Universities, Apprenticeship providers and Professions attend. Past students also attend this event and talk about their experience of H. E. and the world of work. Year 12 students are encouraged to undertake Work Experience. The Year 12 Career Event introduces students to a range of employers from a wide variety of professions. Extra-Curricular Activities: Students take part in a Careers event each academic year where they experience a meaningful encounter with a range of employers.

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Our Day Out This year’s school production of Willy Russell’s Our Day Out, set in 1980s Liverpool, will see a talented cast fully recreate the hilarious story of Mrs Kay’s progress class and their infamous day trip to Conwy castle to a soundtrack of early 80s classics. The pupils have already portrayed their own tortured teenagers in their adaptations of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for House Arts. Now follow us in the footsteps of Mrs Kay and her fellow teachers Susan and Colin as they try to give their pupils a good day out. They have to battle the unsympathetic Deputy Head Mr Briggs, and the antics of the children at the castle and the zoo. Our fun-filled production will begin at 7pm and refreshments will be available at the interval. The cast and production team warmly invite you to join us from a wonderfully nostalgic evening on either Tuesday 5th or Wednesday 6th of July 2022. You can purchase tickets by clicking here Tickets for this event cost £6.00 each.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) What is a MOOC? ​ MOOC stand for Massive Open Online Course and are free online courses that are delivered via the internet. Read more on MOOCS. ​ The courses are flexible – normally three to five hours of study a week – done at any time, short (five to 10 weeks) with the main source of learning done via video. You can discuss a course with fellow students via online forums, discussion boards and peer review. ​ Students don't have to finish the courses, pass assessments or do assignments, but, if they do, they get a certification of participation. ​ Why do a MOOC? ​ To explore their interests and expand their knowledge at a university level, without having to apply to or meet the requirements for attending a standard university To gain confidence in your area of interest and get a head start in your specialisation To demonstrate independent learning and an interest in a subject beyond the school classroom To get the opportunity to study practically anything you’d like to To access difficult information in a more effective way To select the learning experience most productive and best suited to their abilities and preferences ​ See the links below for some suggested MOOC providers. Edx Udacity Future Learn Coursera

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PSHCE Vertical Sequencing Curriculum Leader: Mrs E Bevan Department Introduction: In PSHCE we LEAP … Learn in a safe environment free from judgement or shame Engage with current topics and issues that affect you and those around you Advance your understanding of your own health and wellbeing Provide you with important skills and knowledge for wider life The three core themes we cover are: Health and Wellbeing Living in the Wider World Relationships Health and Wellbeing Students learn what is meant by a healthy lifestyle, how to maintain physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing, how to manage risks to physical and emotional health and wellbeing, ways of keeping physically and emotionally safe and recognising influence. We talk about how to manage change, including puberty, transition and loss, and how to respond in an emergency. Students will also learn the importance of personal hygiene, road safety, cycle safety and online safety. One element of Health and Wellbeing is the introduction of VESPA, practiced correctly, this gives students the study skills to achieve their personal best. Living in the Wider World Students learn about respect for themselves and others, the importance of responsible actions and behaviours, their role in the community, rights and responsibilities, equality and diversity, the importance of respecting and protecting the environment. They gain knowledge on debt and credit, income and investment, and career pathways and enterprise skills. Relationships This theme builds knowledge on how to maintain a variety of relationships, within a range of social and cultural contexts while promoting respect, equality and diversity. Students will be taught how to recognise and manage emotions within relationships, respond to risky or negative relationships, including bullying, abuse, and consent and where to ask for help. We scaffold our delivery at an age-appropriate level to ensure students build on prior knowledge. In KS3 and Year 10, students have one lesson per week, in Year 11 and KS5, students have one lesson per fortnight. Religious Education is delivered to all KS5 students through PSHCE. PSHCE is delivered implicitly as well as explicitly; through many areas of school life such as assemblies, weekly quizzes, and is complemented by the broad curriculum we offer. Students are invited to partake in a variety of enrichment opportunities such as LGBTQ+, Mock Magistrates, Youth Council, and Young Citizens. Further information on PSHCE guidance can be found here Changes to personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) and relationships and sex education (RSE). - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) If there is anything you would like to discuss, please contact ebevan@wghs.org.uk Department Aims: We aim to provide an education that prepares students for life's opportunities and challenges. We want every student to have an equal opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to be the best version of themselves. We want every member of the WGHS community to feel safe, supported, and valued. Key Stage 3: Key Stage 4: Key Stage 5: Extra-Curricular Activities:

Late Applications - September 2024 Entry The registration period for our main Entrance Test for Year 7 entry September 2024 is now closed. Families can however make a late registration for testing in December. ​ The closing date for the late test is Friday 1st December 2023 ​ This one selective school entrance test will take place across the West Midlands Grammar School partnership. With parental consent, candidates’ tests scores can be shared between all schools within the partnership. ​ The test at WGHS will take place on Monday 11th December 2023 Late Applications ​ You will be sent information about the test and procedure for the day of the test. This will be posted to your home address. If you have not received this by 6th December, contact Admissions at the following address: admissions@wghs.org.uk . If you register via the WGHS website you will be allocated WGHS as your test centre. Please click on this link to register for the late test. https://gshagirls.applicaa.com/lategirls2024