Student Support Services

Students can sometimes find the transition from Year 11 to Year 12 challenging. In sixth form, there are increased expectations that students become more independent, more proactive in their learning and gain an understanding of how to manage time effectively. Our coaching and intervention programmes run at key points in Year 12 and 13, providing students in need of academic support with advice and guidance through one-to-one coaching sessions. Students agree weekly targets with their coach which help develop and embed the skills necessary to be a successful Sixth Form student. 

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It is crucial that all students maintain attendance of 95% or above. Anything below this is known to have a detrimental impact on outcomes. Attendance concerns will be followed up by group tutors and the Sixth Form team.

You will have a dedicated one-to-one meeting every two weeks with your group tutor. The themes of the sessions will be tailored to your individual needs but your tutor will discuss transition to A levels, assessment preparation, independent study, organisation, UCAS destinations and enrichment.

This is a highlight in our Year 12 calendar and is an opportunity for the timetable to alter for the week.

Multiple different university speakers come in and present on a range of higher education topics such as student finance, styles of university, accommodation, different courses etc. Apprenticeships and employer related workshops also occur as well as hearing from speakers about employability and money related skills. 

On top of all this destinations guidance there are motivational sessions, PPE reflection opportunities, rewards and a sports afternoon to round off the week.