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will be for private study. In your first year, this will be completed in the Sixth Form Study Area, supported by the Academic Mentors. There is a weekly assembly for the Sixth Form.
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You will attend morning registration with your Form Tutor and a register will also be taken in each of your classes. Each subject has five taught periods per week. Each period lasts one hour five minutes. Tutorial support (including academic guidance) is timetabled for specific times in the week. Some periods
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Academic Mentors will support you in making effective use of your independent study time and can provide one-to-one support with study skills.
Our Learning Support Department has a range of programmes designed to meet individual needs. The Welfare Centre has a full-time nurse as well as three counselling and mental health professionals who you can consult for help and support.
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There is plenty of support available in the Sixth Form to help you settle in. Your Form Tutor acts as a mentor and guide to ensure the Sixth Form experience is productive and well-rounded for you as an individual. Your Form Tutor’s role will include monitoring your progress and attendance, guiding you through the complexities of higher education applications, compiling references for higher education and employment and being someone to turn to when you need support.
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