Longley Park Sixth Form

Our Next Step Taster Day is just around the corner on Tuesday 7th July!
We’re looking forward to welcoming you on site to:

📚 Explore your courses
🤝 Meet your teachers
💬 Connect with future classmates

If you’ve applied, don’t forget to check your emails for your invitation and important information. Confirm your invite and be in for a chance to win a pair of AirPods!

We can’t wait to see you soon!

💙 Happy National Thank a Teacher Day! 💙

This morning, every member of staff received a small gift as a token of our appreciation.

Today, we celebrate every member of the Longley Park team. Whether you teach, support, advise, coach, guide, care, organise, maintain, welcome or inspire, your contribution makes a difference every single day.

A very special thank you goes to Tracey Parker, the backbone of our Sixth Form team, who is also celebrating her 60th birthday today! 🎉 Your dedication, care, wisdom and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues over the years. We are incredibly lucky to have you as part of the Longley Park family.

Thank you to every member of staff for the dedication, passion and commitment you bring to our sixth form community. The positive impact you have on our students and each other is truly valued and appreciated.

Happy Thank a Teacher Day – and Happy 60th Birthday, Tracey! 🎂💐

📱 Keeping Teens Safe Online

With today's announcement that a social media ban for under-16s could be introduced as early as 2027, many parents may be wondering how best to support their children in navigating the online world safely.

Whether new legislation is introduced or not, helping young people develop healthy digital habits and understand online risks remains an important part of parenting in the digital age.

This helpful article from Bitdefender, global leaders in cyber security, provides practical advice for parents on topics including:
✅ Online privacy and security
✅ Social media safety
✅ Cyberbullying awareness
✅ Healthy screen time habits
✅ Building open conversations about online experiences

Take a look here: https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/how-to-keep-teens-safe-online

How to keep teens safe online Your teen outgrew parental controls? Learn how to keep teenagers safe online through trust, guidance, and smart security habits.

✨ Our Year 1 T Level Education and Early Years students had a fabulous time visiting the Steel Cauldron in Sheffield! ✨

The students discovered how the Steel Cauldron supports local families and children through a variety of activities and groups within the community.

They also got hands-on experience taking part in crafts and activities that are delivered with children. These creative ideas can now be taken into their industry placements and used to support children's learning and development.

We were incredibly proud to see the students working so well together, demonstrating fantastic teamwork, collaboration, and support for one another throughout the day.

Most importantly, everyone had lots of fun while learning valuable skills and gaining new ideas for their future careers!

Thank you to the Steel Cauldron for such a wonderful experience. 😊

Water Safety Reminder for Families This Summer

As temperatures rise and more people spend time outdoors, we would like to remind families about the dangers of swimming in open water.

Recent tragedies across the UK have highlighted how quickly situations can become dangerous in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, canals, and other unsupervised bodies of water. While open water may appear inviting during hot weather, hidden risks can have devastating consequences.

Potential dangers include:

Cold water shock
Strong currents
Hidden obstacles beneath the surface
Sudden changes in depth

We encourage all young people and families to follow this important safety advice:

✅ Swim only in designated safe areas

✅ Stay with friends and never swim alone

✅ Look out for each other

✅ Call 999 in an emergency

❌ Do not take risks for dares, challenges, or social media content

❌ Do not assume warm weather means the water is safe

Please take a moment to discuss these important messages with your children and help them make safe choices around water this summer.

For further advice and information, please read the water safety letter from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service available on our website.https://ow.ly/YoyJ50Z707p

Enjoy the sunshine, stay safe, and make sure everyone gets home.

🎓 What is the Next Step Taster Day?

Our Taster Day on Tuesday 7th July is all about helping you get ready for the next chapter.
You’ll take part in interactive sessions, explore your courses in more detail, meet your teachers, and start getting to know the people you may be studying alongside.

It’s your chance to ask questions, get involved, and picture yourself here.

📩 Check your email for your invite and full details!
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🏥 Our Health & Social Care students had a fantastic day at Sheffield Hallam University on Thursday, taking part in an exciting Taster Day!

Students enjoyed interactive sessions in the university’s impressive mock hospital ward, gaining hands-on experience and a real insight into careers within the healthcare sector. The state-of-the-art facilities showcased how future healthcare professionals are being prepared for the world of work.

A huge thank you to Sheffield Hallam University for hosting such an engaging and inspiring day. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came away with valuable knowledge and inspiration for their future careers.

🌍 Want to understand the world—and your place in it?

Humanities is all about big questions:
👉 Where have we come from?
👉 Why do people think and act the way they do?
👉 How can we make the future better?

If you’re curious about people, society, and real-world issues, this could be your thing 💭

We offer:
📚 A Level Sociology
🏛️ A Level Government & Politics
📖 A Level History
🚔 Level 3 Criminology

Didn’t quite get the grades? No stress—we’ve got a Level 2 Transition to Social Science to help you get there and move on to Level 3 🙌

Humanities helps you build skills that stand out—critical thinking, debating, analysing, understanding different perspectives… all the stuff universities and employers LOVE 👀

Still time to apply—don’t miss your chance to explore the bigger picture 🌍