Enrichment
AS and A2 General Studies
Most students will have the opportunity to take AS and A2 in General Studies. This subject affords the students access to areas of study they might not otherwise touch upon.
AS and A2 Critical Thinking
This is available for the more able students, who will undertake the course on a self-study basis, with guidance from the Head of Sixth Form
English and Maths for Life
These are examined and certificated courses for those students who have been unsuccessful in their attempts to gain a C grade at GCSE
New CLAIT and New CLAIT Plus
These are basic IT qualifications, which will ensure that our students are computer literate. It is also something that employers recognise. It will also give our students a better chance of finding short-term employment if they go into Higher Education.
Careers guidance
All students in the Sixth Form are given thorough and ongoing advice from tutors and staff from the careers service. There is also a structured programme of help for those students entering Further or Higher Education.
Work experience
This now has to be undertaken during holiday time because of the large content of the AS and A2 exams. Help is given to ensure that students find a placement that is of real benefit to them.
The Community Programme
Each student is expected to give up one hour each week to contribute to the life of the school or the wider community. This can be very rewarding for the students, many of whom choose to work as a teacher's aide with younger pupils. Help is given to find a suitable placement.
Social activities
Many are arranged each year. Any student wishing to become involved in arranging these activities will be most welcome.
Young Enterprise
This is a national scheme, designed to build leadership and teamwork skills and to introduce young people to the world of commerce. Our teams have always enjoyed great success.
Corus Link Scheme
This is a very good introduction to life in industry and a good way to earn money! Past students who have won places have found it both interesting and beneficial.
The Airport Challenge
This is a recent innovation by the construction industry, which aims to build problem-solving skills. Our team won the regional trophy this year.
Travel abroad
Sixth Formers have priority on some of these visits, especially if they are of direct use to their programme of study
Snack machines
These are run by a group of students who have responsibility for ordering stock, filling the machines and banking the proceeds, which go to the Sixth Form Social Fund.
Connexions Card
This is a registration card that gives students points with which they can purchase some goods at lower prices at certain outlets around the region. It also allows them to bid for certain items on the Internet or to be entered into prize draws.