Note on the administration of Assisted Places

We understand that some families may have unusual financial circumstances, which means that although their annual income is low, and on paper they are eligible for assistance, they are still able to enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle: expensive holidays, extensive home improvements, extravagant birthday gifts (cars, etc.). Furthermore, they may have buy to let properties, live in large properties (which may be family owned), have employment through a family business or have sophisticated financial planning. 

The underlying ethos of Assisted Places is to support the brightest children in Birmingham to attend this school who could not otherwise afford to come. Should it become obvious that a pupil’s lifestyle is inconsistent with the level of her Assisted Place, the School reserves the right to investigate further and to use other alternative methods to assess affordability of fees. 

 

Please see the materials below for further information: 

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In Chemistry, after initial work relating to safety and basic apparatus, students in Year 7 look at the various ways that chemicals and the changes associated with them are classified. Topics include physical and chemical changes, elements, mixtures and compounds and metals and non-metals.  

In Year 8 the various sources of chemicals and their reactions are studied by looking at the air and water. Chemical formulae and equations are used throughout this year and beyond.    

In Year 9, the department starts GCSE work with an in-depth look at the theory of Chemistry, with students studying atomic structure and bonding as well as the practical topics relating to salts and ion tests.   

In the study of Chemistry there is a large emphasis on practical work, particularly in Year 7 and Year 8. Through the underlying themes, within the subject, the students develop a knowledge and understanding of everyday life. The students work in small groups as part of a team as well as independently. Teaching approaches may include: group experiments, individual experimental work, teacher demonstrations, class discussions and the use of videos and problem solving situations.

Taking GCSE Chemistry offers numerous benefits as it aims to foster curiosity, interest, and enjoyment in the subject. By studying Chemistry, students will gain knowledge of its principles and vocabulary, while also developing their understanding of the scientific method with a strong emphasis on safety. The subject provides a broader perspective by placing Chemistry in the context of a wider body of knowledge and skills, allowing students to form reasoned arguments supported by scientific understanding. Students will explore the implications of the subject on various aspects such as the environment, technology, economy, ethics, and society. The content covers important topics like atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, and organic chemistry, offering a comprehensive understanding of the subject and its practical applications in analysing the atmosphere and utilising resources efficiently.
Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry are studied across both years of the Sixth Form, with extensive practical work linked to all three areas being undertaken. Most of the topics studied in Year 12 are developments of topics already encountered at GCSE, including atomic structure, bonding, calculations and Organic Chemistry. In Year 13, the students’ knowledge and understanding of Chemistry is developed further and the mathematical aspects of the subject have greater emphasis. Further Organic Chemistry, entropy and transition metals are some of the topics studied.

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Correspondence address

The Chair of Governors may be contacted in writing at the following address:

The Chair of Governors 
The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham
Foundation Office 
Edgbaston Park Road
Birmingham 
B15 2UD

KEHS Senior Leadership Team

Whatever their choices, our staff use their expertise and experience to guide each student. We offer support with UCAS form filling, interview practice and advice to ensure girls are confident and well positioned to move to the next stage of their education.

Our support does not end when students leave school. Girls return and some will want to discuss career options with us long after they leave school. Old Edwardians also provide a network that can help support former pupils and women at different stages of their careers.

We list below recent leavers to give a flavour of the variety of courses and destinations.

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What exam papers will my daughter sit?

Girls taking the 11+ exam will sit papers in English and Maths.

Academic scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Principal following the entrance examinations and you are not able to apply for one. There is no separate scholarship paper, but she may be invited for an interview.

Girls who wish to apply for a Music Scholarship must be at least working towards Grade 6 on their chosen instrument. Applicants interested in applying for the Music Scholarship must indicate so when registering for the exam.

We do not have a set number of scholarships each year.

A Governors’ Assisted Place is a means tested bursary which takes into account household income and parents’ gross assets.

Scholarships are not means tested; they are discretionary awards.

When registering your daughter for the entrance examination, please indicate on the registration form that you are interested in applying for a GAP. Once the entrance exam has taken place, we will contact parents of girls being considered for funding and invite them to complete an initial application form, which asks for basic financial information.

We will invite parents of girls under consideration for Assisted Place funding, to meet with the Fees Officer, before any offers of places or funding are made.

No. We accept applications from families based in a wide area, and do not give preference to those living locally or those girls attending particular schools.

We ask that all girls are in school by 9.30am.. Girls should be ready to leave around 2.45-3.00pm.

Girls do not need to wear their school uniform, just comfortable clothing. They will need to bring a packed lunch.

No. We do not interview all candidates; we interview mainly those being considered for a scholarship and assisted place. If you have not been called for an interview before the date that results are posted, this does not mean your daughter has been unsuccessful; it just means we don’t need to see her at this time.

Results of applications are normally posted to parents at the end of November or beginning of December following the entrance examination in October. We do not provide a score unlike the Grammar Schools 11+. We will write to you notifying you whether or not your daughter has been awarded a place in the school and what kind of offer she is receiving from us i.e. full fee, scholarship or assisted place etc.

Girls who are unsuccessful in their 11+ application are not able to re-apply to the school until the Sixth Form.

Governors’ Assisted Place and scholarship funding is only available for girls joining the school at the start of Year 7 and the Lower Sixth. All other offers made to girls joining the school during Years 7, 8 & 9 are full fee offers.

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