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Enrichment Programme

Sixth Form offers students total immersion in their subjects inside and outside of the classroom through Academic Societies, Trips, Research Projects, Competitions and Alumni Connections.

Students are given the academic fuel which they then use to ignite and drive immediate and incredible journeys themselves, using the connections and opportunities provided in Sixth Form. Examples include students winning prizes in Design Innovation competitions, setting up Gap Year service with our International Charity Edukid, reaching finals in Engineering competitions, gaining incredible work experience opportunities following our Networking Dinner in food and health industries and more. Students leave confident in their ability to drive their future choices and impact having had the opportunity to do so here.

Academic Societies

Sixth Form students attend academic societies that are student led, supported by staff and built into the School day. These include:

MedSoc, Pol Soc, Law Soc, Psych Soc, Engineering Soc, EvoDevo, Debating, Raban, Coleridge, Pride Soc, Enterprise, History....

Academic Enrichment

Sixth Form students follow a transitional course in academic enrichment lessons which take them from securing first the necessary skills and practice of independent study and critical thinking in term one, to research and communication skills in term two, to a personal pathway in term three that supports their intended post 18 steps.

Students build connections, deliver messages and push the boundaries of their subjects in these weekly enrichment opportunities.

Extended Project Qualification

From the start of Sixth Form students have the opportunity to follow a bespoke EPQ course leading to them completing an independent research project worth half an A Level and highly regarded by universities and employers. Students choose from a written project, production or artefact and are assigned a personal mentor to guide and challenge them in the process. 

Find out more about the EPQ here.

Careers

In support of excellence, students receive ongoing careers education, information, advice and guidance to support them in creating the future. Students have access to impartial, Level 6 careers advice throughout the senior school.

In addition, we facilitate events and opportunities to spark connections and help students make appropriate choices, these include:

  • Careers talks and assemblies.
  • Careers PSHEE.
  • Celebration Weeks - Green Careers Week, National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week.
  • Embracing complexity and striving for excellence by entering academic competitions and embracing project opportunities.
  • Use of Unifrog - a digital platform to help students explore careers and post-school education options, make informed choices, and successfully apply for universities, apprenticeships, and other opportunities worldwide.
  • Acting today and starting to create the future through a wide range of super-curricular clubs and societies such as Engineering Society, Law Society, Politics and Current Affairs Society and Medical Society. 
  • Leading together in a varied programme of co-curricular activities including sport, art, drama, music and much more to allow students to lead together and gain vital employability skills.
  • 1-1 Careers meetings and support.
  • Sparking connections through encounters with employees, employers, and training and higher education providers.