Sixth Form Prepared for Life Programme

Preparing for Life Programme

Hello and welcome! I’m Emily, Head Student at Hampton Court House It’s a pleasure to introduce you to our Sixth Form, a place where the journey is about so much more than A Levels it’s about becoming the kind of confident, curious and compassionate young adult who’s prepared for life beyond sixth form.

Here, you’ll join a community that encourages personal growth as much as academic success It is your chance to take control of your future in a place that truly sees you At HCH, learning goes way beyond the classroom yes, you’ll study A Levels in subjects you love in small classes with brilliant teachers, but you’ll also focus on your wellbeing, discover new passions, lead, and make a real impact.

This brochure is focused all on our Preparing for Life programme Built around six key pillars Academic Excellence, Physical Health, Mental Wellbeing, Cultural Literacy, Leadership and Community so you grow not just as a student, but as a person. In 2025, the programme was nationally recognised with the Talk Education Award for Innovation in Education, with judges commenting “the programme helps equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the real world” I am so proud to be part of a Sixth Form that prioritises our personal development and recognises its importance, as well as our academic success.

If you ’ re excited about being empowered to lead your own path, collaborate with like minded students and make a real difference beyond the classroom, you’ll feel at home here This is Sixth Form reimagined: a place where education is deeply personal, future-facing, and entirely bespoke.

If you ’ re someone who wants to work hard, be heard, and shape the world around you, I couldn’t recommend it more

Emily Balogun

Emily Balogun, Head Student

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MENTAL HEALTH

Positive mental health enables us to thrive both academically and personally, so we prioritise this within our community. You’ll learn how to take positive action, becoming more self aware, learning how to improve your mental health and how to support others.

ACADEMIC

With our supportive and inspiring approach, as well as our excellent subject specialist teachers, you’ll thrive both in your studies and as a person — just like many of our students who progress to top institutions such as Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.

CULTURAL LITERACY

We provide regular opportunities for our young people to develop cultural capital and academic curiosity beyond the classroom, equipping you with the necessary skills and confidence to engage in any topic to become a more interesting young person with broader horizons.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

At HCH Sixth Form, you will benefit from a tailor-made fitness and weights programme run by specialist trainers. Physical health promotes good mental health and strength based training has been proven to increase concentration and academic outcomes.

LEADERSHIP

COMMUNITY

You’ll be part of a community where giving back really matters. We’ll encourage you to recognise the positive impact you can make through volunteering, charity work, and contributing to both our school and the wider community. At HCH, we believe that privilege must go hand in hand with compassion.

You’re stepping into an exciting, competitive world filled with challenges and opportunities — and we’ll make sure you’re ready for it. Through personalised coaching, you’ll develop leadership strengths which will facilitate others to be the best they can be, explore your passions, discover what drives you and gain the confidence to shape your own future.

Positive mental health strengthens your connection with others and deepens your understanding of yourself. Through developing self-awareness and self-efficacy, you’ll be better equipped to manage both academic demands and leadership challenges - and contribute positively to your community.

Cultural Literacy is a powerful driver of social mobility. By engaging with diverse cultural opportunities, you will gain confidence, curiosity and broaden academic and personal horizons. This helps you become an informed, interesting young person with the skills to connect and network widely.

Preparing for Life:

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This programme is the first of its kind, winning a national award for Innovation in Education in 2025. Rooted in evidence, each pillar has been carefully selected in consultation with experts because they reinforce and strengthen one another. Together they form a Sixth Form experience that prepares you not just for exams, but for life - developing you into a confident, self aware, global citizen ready to navigate whatever challenges come next.

Outstanding academic outcomes remain central to our Sixth Form. These are achieved not only through your dedication and the support of expert teachers with whom you build great relationships with, but also through the reinforcing impact of our other pillars. As a result, you will excel academically while being prepared for life beyond the classroom.

Giving back is fundamental to your own wellbeing and to the wellbeing of our wider community. Contributing through volunteering and service builds a strong sense of identity and purpose, helping you understand your role and the impact of social leadership and responsibility.

Leaderip

Every student will develop as a leader in some way as they move into adulthood. In an AI-driven world; human-centred and socially intelligent leadership matters more than ever. Through the principles of servant leadership, you’ll learn to be empathetic, reflective, and empowering, helping the different people you lead to become the best they can be.

“The Sixth Form is amazing. The teachers will help with any problem that may occur, always going above and beyond to help students both personally and academically.”.

“It is one of my favourite parts about the sixth form programme. The various trips that we go on offer us unique opportunities to expand our cultural knowledge and interests ”

“I am so honoured to be given the opportunity to give back to the community that has given so much to me. ”

Reflections from our Sixth Formers

“Our teachers are so supportive and they always give us individual help and assistance. There’s a plethora of academic support from teachers and other students.”