Pathways

"Whatever pathways students follow in the sixth form, the school is successful at preparing them for their next steps in education and training" - OFSTED March 2022

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Sixth Form Pathways & Curriculum

We offer three different educational pathways for students to follow based on their previous qualifications and future ambitions. These offer a wide range of experiences and qualifications ranging from A-Levels to Entry Level Certificates. 

Pathway A:

Programme of Study:

Qualifications are likely to consist of functional skills, entry levels and unit award certificates with possible GCSEs in stronger subjects. An individual programme of independent living skills, and part-time work experience as available and appropriate.

Next Steps:

Students on Pathway A may progress to local further education or into employment.

Pathway B:

Programme of Study:

Qualifications are likely to consist of resit or additional GCSEs with possible BTEC, AS or A Levels in stronger subjects. An individual programme of independent living skills, and part-time work experience as available and appropriate.

Next Steps:

Students on Pathway B may transition to local further education, employment or higher education, possibly via a foundation year. 

Pathway C:

Programme of Study:

Qualifications are likely to consist of two or three BTEC, AS or A-Level qualifications. With possible additional or resit GCSEs. An individual programme of independent living skills, and part-time work experience as available and appropriate.

Next Steps:

Students on Pathway C may transition to higher or further education or employment.

All Students

In addition to their chosen academic pathway, all students will receive Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE); Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural Development (SMSC), Physical Education (PE) and Cooking.

All students will also have the opportunity to take part in ‘non-qualification’ activities. Examples include:

• Forest School - on and off-site activities

• Musical instrument or production lessons. 

• Visits to places of interest i.e. museums, galleries, places of worship, concerts, exhibitions, theatres

• Leadership opportunities –supporting/mentoring/ role model for younger students.

• Work experience.

• College/ University Visits

Examples of qualifications completed in 2023 & 2024