Broaden your horizons By introducing a variety of methods to assist with your knowledge gathering, we will help you to gain a greater understanding of who you are and what you hope to be. Ackworth sixth formers have access to a variety of enrichment lectures and workshops, designed to expand their intellectual, moral and cultural awareness. We purposefully push you out of your comfort zone, allowing you to safely engage with subjects you may know little about. Experts in their field visit the school and share their knowledge in a university style seminar/ lecture environment. You will be encouraged to engage with debate, ask questions and practice public speaking. For some students, these events are some of the most impactful moments of their time at Ackworth.
Other enrichment opportunities include: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): This qualification helps students develop and demonstrate their project management skills and provides opportunities for extended writing, both of which are highly valued for progression to higher education and employment. Oxbridge Pathways Programme: The Ackworth School Oxbridge Pathways Programme supports our Sixth Form students with a pathway to some of the most competitive placements at UK universities. Duke of Edinburgh Award: A nationally recognised award, providing opportunities for students to develop their resilience, sense of responsibility, teamwork and organisational skills.
Practical skills and support “ It has been difficult in terms of the workload, but enjoyable in terms of the freedom and independence given.” Aaron, Upper Sixth student
Health and wellbeing are at the core of everything that we do at Ackworth, and you will quickly establish positive academic relationships. We deem it our responsibility to keep a close eye on our Sixth Form students, and they tend to keep an eye on each other too. Students are listened to and have described the
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feeling of having an invisible safety net during their time at the school. We will be there when you need us, and we will leave you alone when you don’t. From personal organisation to note taking, from active engagement to using feedback, you will be equipped with the tools you need to confidently face any situation. If by working together with students we recognise that further individual support is required, we have a number of interventions designed to help those students overcome whatever challenges they may be facing. These include academic reviews, increased supervision and folder checks.
