STUDENT SUPPORT Our approach is that all students
including developing an A-level mind-set,
MONITORING PROGRESS
should be supported on a personal
driving, relationships, communication
Procedures are used to monitor
and individual basis in terms of both
skills, cooking and diet, out-of-school
progress so that Sixth Formers gain
academic progress and general welfare
opportunities, interview skills, surviving
the maximum benefit from their studies
and well-being. It is our aim to ensure
college, money management and car
and Extracurricular activities. As well as
that you not only achieve your goals
maintenance.
Parents’ Evenings and full reports there
but that you become thoughtful and
are simple progress reviews to check that
active citizens leaving Ashcombe with
Guidance and counselling is offered by
work, attendance and general attitude
confidence, commitment and optimism
Mr Blackband (Head of Sixth Form), Mrs
are proceeding satisfactorily.
for the future.
Sheffield (Head of Year 12), Miss Perry (Head of Year 13)
In addition to the public external exams
PERSONAL TUTOR
and the tutors, so that students may
in the Summer Term, students have two
The Sixth Form have the opportunity to
gain help and advice whenever they
assessment periods per year. The first
register every morning and afternoon
require it. Eligible students can apply to
assessment period is prior to the October
with their tutor. The tutor is the person
a bursary scheme, which can provide
half term. The second assessment period
who will monitor the overall progress of
a contribution towards costs such as
is in mid to late January.
each Sixth Former and will help if there
transport, equipment and course
are problems or difficulties concerning
related trips.
work or any other matter. Each student will have a short interview with their tutor at least once a term. The tutorial programme provides guidance on efficient ways to study and revise and a variety of topics
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