Home About Us Academic Life Excellence for All Teaching and Learning - Ancient History - Art & Design - Biology - Business Education - Chemistry - Classical Civilisation - Design & Technology (KS3/4) - Drama and Theatre Studies - Economics - English Language - English Literature - Film Studies - French - Further Mathematics - Geography - Global Perspectives and Research - Government & Politics - Health & Social Care - History - Information Communication Technology - Latin - Mathematics - Media Studies - Music - Physical Education - Physics - Product Design: 3D - Product Design: Textiles - Psychology - Religious Studies - Science - Sociology - Spanish Able, Gifted & Talented Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Student Achievement Ofsted Beyond the Classroom Admissions Sixth Form News & Events Latest Newsletter Contact Details The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 5NJ Telephone: 01279 654127 Fax: 01279 508810 e-mail: admin@hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk Headteacher: Cathy Tooze MEd (Cantab) Excellence for All Maximising Achievement At Herts & Essex, we place considerable emphasis on our students acquiring a rounded education from the beginning. Students embrace our school values; building resilience and creativity, learning to respect and show compassion for others, understanding how to use their initiative and build independence. We achieve the highest academic standards and develop the potential of all our students be successful. A Broad Curriculum The curriculum is broad throughout the school but particularly at KS3 when consideration given to the need for a balanced approach to education. We believe that all students should be given the chance to explore a variety of subjects before refining their educational pathway later in the school. In Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages students are placed early according to their ability, but sets are reviewed regularly and the need for mobility is recognised as students progress through the school. Supporting the Talented Recognising gifted and talented students is an important part of our role as a school, but it is important to distinguish between the talent pools generated in the differing environments of secondary and primary schools. Our role is to identify talent early and to nurture its development. Apart from teaching staff, parents, students, previous schools and outside agencies (eg dance companies) are involved in this process. As gifted students flourishes in school, our curriculum and teaching will be tailored to meet their needs. This ensures that the right opportunities are put in place for them to achieve their potential in their chosen area of expertise. More information on our gifted and talented provision can be found on the Able, Gifted & Talented page in Beyond the Classroom. Special Educational Needs We are proud of our students and the high expectations we have of everyone, regardless of their background or raw ability. Our mission is to achieve excellence for all and add value to all students. For more information on our provision for special educational needs please view our page on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Preparing for work in the 21st Century Our school motto is ‘Sic Itur ad Astra’ (Reach for the Stars). This encompasses our philosophy and our approach to all our students; it is a statement of our intent to impart the skills needed to build resilience and flexibility in an internationally competitive workplace. We have a comprehensive approach to information, advice and guidance for all students ensuring that each one leaves the school fully equipped with the knowledge required for their destination of choice. For more details of our approach to careers please see our Careers/Work Experience page. Extra-curricular Activities The curriculum is supported by an extensive extra-curricular programme which allows skills acquired in other areas of interest to complement students’ academic studies. For further information on the extra-curricular offer at Herts & Essex, please see our page on Extra-curricular Activities. Excellence for All VLE | Teaching School | Parent Pay | Uniform Shop | Parent Mail Share RSS Twitter Sitemap | Privacy | © 2015 The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College School website design by Concept4