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“Being part of a Federation allows me to choose from a wide-variety of courses for my GCSEs.” Phil Rawlinson, 9.3
Year 11 In Year 11, considerable emphasis is placed on careers education and increasing students’ awareness of the world of work. A. Citizenship
Local Government, the role of business, private and public finances, consumer rights and responsibilities, the role of the media.
B. Careers
Application skills – CV, letters and mock interviews, Careers Evening and Record of Achievement portfolios.
C. Health Education
Parenting, emotional health.
D. Study Skills
Continuation of Year 10 programme. A day off timetable to reinforce the skills needed to develop Personalised Learning and effective methods of revision and retention.
Post-16 Years 12 and 13 (The Ridings’ Federation Sixth Form) Winterbourne International Academy is part of a Federation Sixth Form in partnership with Yate International Academy. As a result, we are able to offer an extensive range of Level 3, 2 and 1 courses to suit the needs of the majority of students Post 16. In Years 12 and 13, the aim of the programme is to encourage self-reliance, flexibility and breadth. It is designed to complement other studies and is concerned with a large variety of skills, including analysing, communicating, debating, investigating, organising, time management, working in a team and studying. The content seeks to prepare the student for life beyond the classroom, providing for some of the real needs of young people in the wider world (see Federation Sixth Form Prospectus). Students also have the opportunity to develop their political literacy and take part in elections. The nature of the Tutorial Period varies but includes: Outside speakers
Lead assemblies
Panels of speakers
Empathy exercises
Debates
Seminars
Demonstrations
Inter-tutor group activities
Role play activities
Videos
Citizenship
Careers Events covering: Options at 17/18+
Preparation of UCAS applications
Finance
Higher Education and Employment opportunities
Mock Interviews
Seminars
In addition to these periods every student has monthly one-to-one mentoring sessions with their tutors to support their academic and personal development.