Sheffield Girls’ Sixth Form
Forging Futures Programme
Forging Futures Programme University Admissions Tutors and workplace Recruitment Managers increasingly look for personal qualities and transferable skills gained from wider experiences, in addition to a pupil’s academic successes. They want to see rounded individuals, Sixth Formers who have gathered experience in different areas in order to develop a broad range of skills and attributes. Sheffield Girls’ Forging Futures Programme, is designed to support Sixth Form students to fully develop their talents and interests and be able to demonstrate a
broad range of interests and achievements in the increasingly competitive market for university places and job opportunities. It is also a great opportunity for you to focus your attention on something other than your A-Level studies.
• Tutorial sessions – Year 13 In Year 13 your form time tutorials are weekly – with all sessions in the first half term focussed on UCAS and other post-18 application processes. Further sessions then include: • Supervised independent study • Interview skills • Safety at university – South Yorkshire Police • Student finance – Sheffield Hallam University • E-safety at university • UCAS next steps, results day and Clearing • Maximising employability Tutorials: Skills for Life • Personal support Our students have a dedicated personal tutor throughout Year 12 and 13 who will offer individual; personalised support and guidance on academic progress, university admissions and pastoral issues. Tutors hold individual guidance sessions every half term during which targets are set and / or reviewed. • Academic mentoring Our students can access additional academic mentoring if this is deemed necessary. SMART targets are set and 1:1 support is provided to review the approach to learning to ensure success at Key Stage 5. • Tutorial sessions – Year 12
Enrichment: Skills for Success
• Lectures and workshops – aligned to a variety of career routes
Our Year 12 students follow an option choice from the list below for the academic year, from September to May half term. It is sometimes possible to opt for more than one activity if timetabling allows. Each option consists of a one hour tutorial / activity per week and there is no expectation to complete homework or further study beyond this.
• Alumnae talks
Activities include:
• Life at university
• Photography
Sessions focus on key themes and topics, for example: • A-Level Mindset • VESPA and complete ALIS aptitude • Financial Literacy
• Sexual and relationship health • UCAS / Employability Conference – full day off timetable
• Model UN • Peer educators in PSHE • Sport, Fitness and Leadership • Driving and survival skills • Marketing • Young Enterprise
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