Academic Support in Sixth Form The Sixth Form is a key time in a student’s life where they need to gain the best grades possible, but also need to develop independence so they are fully prepared for a future beyond school. In recognition of this we aim to ensure that support mechanisms are in place to ensure that each individual makes the most of
their time in the Sixth Form but at the same time develops a sense of self awareness and reflection in making decisions about work and other responsibilities such as employment, volunteering and extra-curricular commitments.
Who is there to help me? Mrs Clare Freeman
Head of Sixth Form
Miss Jennie Simmonite
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Form Tutor
Students are placed in small Form groups At regular intervals all students have one-to-one chats with their Tutor to discuss academic progress as well as to help prepare for university applications.
Miss Liz Pickford
Head of Careers and Volunteering
Mrs Sarah Reeve
Head of Oxbridge Applications
Mrs Zsofia Sears
Head of Medical/Veterinary/Dentistry Applications
Mrs Fiona Gratte
Head of Vocational Applications
Mrs Hester Eccles
EPQ Co-ordinator
Ms Clare Hawkins
Director of Learning Support
Mrs Claire Hamoudi
Sixth Form Administrator
Kalpna
Sixth Form Counsellor
Drop in Sessions Each week there are Sixth Form drop-in sessions where a member of the PALS team is available in Hind House to support any student with any aspect of their work; getting started on an essay, planning their time how to revise, for example. In some cases a student may choose, or be advised by a teacher, to go to a drop-in session just to get on with their work. Student Support Teachers are very willing to give their time to students and this is still the case in the Sixth Form. If a student feels they have not understood something or would like extra support they should make an appointment to see their teacher during a study period or lunchtime.
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