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- Starting sixth form is the next stage in a student’s education after finishing GCSEs. The primary focus of your time in sixth form is to achieve the best A Level, BTEC or IB results. These results could allow you to go on to study at your dream university.
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Sixth form education is key to widening access to competitive subjects and professions, and HE in general. Links between universities and sixth forms are at the heart of University Access and Participation plans, as approved by the DfE via the Office for Students (OfS).
Jan 17, 2024 · The sixth form is an educational institution designed exclusively for students who have finished their GCSEs. It provides A-Levels, BTECs, and various other qualifications, enabling young individuals to pursue further education in preparation for university or advanced learning.
- The Need For Change
- A Hard Act to Follow
- Separate But Still Integrated
- Losing Sight of The Benefits
- Ripping Up The Rulebook
As well as the general perceptions of ‘freedom’, funding vs. the range of qualifications on offer can also prove challenging for many schools. Creating an exciting, aspirational environment that mirrors a ‘college’ existence is no easy feat within the realms of a traditional school building. Yet modern sixth form provision, even five years ago, is ...
Cutting-edge college facilities today can be a hard act to follow, with roomy seminar spaces, high-tech innovation, modern furniture, laid-back café cultures etc. therefore, schools need to take a creative look at their sixth form common rooms, study spaces, libraries and refreshment facilities to create that college ambience that students are look...
Probably the biggest challenge is to keep the sixth form separate and also a part of the school that Year 11 students still want to attend for their further study. Using your happy sixth formers to engage in initiatives across the school such as peer mentoring, House systems, vertical tutoring and prefect- led events will help spread the message po...
That said sixth forms have a lot of positive elements to shout about. Teachers know the students personally and so rather than waiting until Christmas to settle in, make friends and learn how teachers work, staying in the same establishment for what is effectively the very brief study period of 18 months, can make a difference from an academic prog...
Things are changing at a rapid pace and this is a real opportunity for sixth form leads to be creative and rip up the rulebook from the past 20 years. Engaging in pioneering initiatives will genuinely help students- not just with anxiety and exam pressure but in life, during and after university. Currently, in schools, there are plenty of excellent...
In this article, we’re going to try to allay any concerns you might have about this transition, and look at some of the key differences between these two stages of your education. We’ll also give you some tips on how to choose a Sixth Form that’s right for you.
Sixth Form is, in a way, all about preparing you for going to university, so you’ll notice some big differences both in the academic difficulty and in the logistical arrangements of your study.
A school sixth form will prepare 16-18 years olds for university entrance through A-levels, IB, Highers or Pre U and some also prepare pupils for both BTECS and apprenticeships. Many independent school Sixth Form now also offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
May 16, 2023 · The book discusses why sixth form education is so important and the role that sixth form colleges play in shaping this country’s future. At a time when the government’s 16-19 policies are focused on technical education and the skills agenda, it is important to draw attention to the pathway chosen by the majority of young people at the age ...
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