When students join Year 12, they enjoy greater freedoms and we help them develop even greater independence as they progress towards adulthood.  For example,  there is no school uniform for Sixth Formers, so they are free to make their own style choices (within reason!)

We also involve our Sixth Form students in leadership and mentoring roles, where they take an active role in shaping school life and set an example that younger students can aspire to.   For example this includes running the tuck shop, as well as paired reading with the younger students. 

In addition to supporting students’ college placements, our Sixth Form provides:

Personal Tutoring (Pastoral Care)

This support is vital to making the transition from school to college a positive one by:

• Feel safe and settled
• Developing  independence and resilience
• Taking responsibility and making choices
• Fulfilling their potential

Work Experience

Real life values and opportunities gained by work experience are:

• Links with local businesses
• Opportunity to experience work one day a week
• Learning new skills
• Develop careers aspirations

Duke of Edinburgh Award (D of E)

Extra-Curricular achievements provide:

• Skills for life and work
• New experiences and challenges
• Personal programme of activities - volunteering, physical skills and expeditions
• A great addition to a student’s CV

Careers Advice and Planning

To help students understand how their strengths, interests and personality complement each other giving ideas towards a possible career route by:

• Identifying key strengths and skills
• Exploring career options with guidance
• Exploring training routes that fit their lifestyle
• Identifying next steps, actions and research

Mentoring

Be a positive role  model for younger peers, giving support and friendship by:

• Befriending a younger peer so they know a friendly face to approach when needed
• Sharing school knowledge and experiences
• Providing extra support i.e. lunchtime, accelerated reading etc.
• Building confidence and self-esteem whilst encouraging their mentee to feel the same

 

ASDAN CoPE 

The ASDAN employability qualification provides a framework for recognizing general employability skills.  The qualifications aim to help learners to develop employability skills within occupational settings, allowing them to build on their work experience and acquire transferable skills that will help them progress in their current situation and in the wider world of work. 

 

Career exploitation                          Overcoming barriers at work

Applying for a job                               Working as part of a team

 

The CoPE course helps develop and demonstrate a range of personal, key employability skills.  It helps broaden students’ experience and encourages them to manage their learning through the enrichment activities.  Accreditation is awarded on completion of the course.