What it takes
You need not be a struggling school, you need not be in a struggling area, but you need to aspire to better grades. Besides that, we require the following from schools that wish to partner with One Degree:
- Collaboration with teachers and the head is essential
- Commitment to each other’s goals and principles
- Reinforced discipline throughout the programme
Important Note! – We are NOT looking for high grade students, just high aspirations.
What’s in it for you
Schools that participate in the One Degree programme experience improved class and exam results and increased student participation at school. Our students emerge with more confidence and self-belief and are better able to interact socially with their peers.
In the long run, One Degree has the potential to help improve the overall image of your school. We also give the schools that partner with us access to our linked programmes.
How One Degree Works
Our course, which runs for up to 25 sessions annually per school, comprises two linked programmes (up to 10 weekend sessions in autumn and 15 in spring), attended by the same students. It is hosted either at the participating school or at a One Degree base, depending on the locations of the participating schools.
Our first aim is to improve students’ GCSE grades. We achieve this in the following ways:
- Up to 5 hours of study time per session with an emphasis on Maths and English (includes exam technique, planning and confidence).
- One mentor per four children (enough one-on-one support while still encouraging group work, discussion and participation).
- One fully qualified external teacher per subject (mentor support and current curriculum knowledge, plus fresh insight and a new angle on their studies for students).
- A series of mock exams (practice, focus and confidence).
- Inspirational guest speakers (aspiration, team building and leadership activities)