Home Learning

At Post 16 you are required to do more than just the work set if you are to produce the quality work required at advanced level. Posts 16 courses are a big step up and you will need to be prepared to work hard from the start and ‘go the extra mile.’

You are expected to hand in set work on time. The regularity of this work may vary according to your subjects. However, a common principle of all work is that you seek extra sources of information other than classroom notes and basic textbooks.

There is always something to do. If you are to make the step up to ‘A’ level and Higher Education, then you must develop the motivation and will-power to make additional notes, rework notes and seek extra information during the other times when work is not set. This is all part of the learning, understanding and revision process.

Private study periods must not be wasted. Work at home should constitute at least two hours per night on five nights of the week.

Part-time work should fit round your school work and not vice versa. A Saturday job is far better than working on a number of weekday evenings.

…there is now an effective programme of intervention and support for students who are at risk of underachievement.

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Students identified teaching as the strength of the sixth form. Teachers’ subject knowledge is excellent.

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As a result of high-quality teaching and the broader experiences to which they are exposed, students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Students in the sixth form benefit from strong teaching and high-quality pastoral support.

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Students in the sixth form say that they are well supported pastorally and that they feel safe.

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Student achievement is outstanding. They reach high levels of attainment. Students have high expectations of themselves.

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The curriculum in the sixth form offers students support in applying to university or moving into employment.

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