BROADENING OUR CURRICULUM
To meet the needs and aspirations of a wider range of students, we will be introducing a small number of vocational qualifications alongside our existing A Level and EPQ offer. This will create a more inclusive and flexible curriculum that recognises different learning styles and strengths while maintaining high academic expectations.
By offering broader options we can ensure that more students achieve success, remain engaged in education and leave Sixth Form well prepared for their next steps, whether that is university, an apprenticeship or employment.
For the 2027 academic year we will offer the Leiths CTH Level 3 Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery which opens up a world of opportunity for students with a love of cookery. Supporting learners to explore all areas of the food industry, this course opens doors and helps students to explore their potential across a range of skills and competencies whilst giving them up to 36 UCAS points. (Level 3 Extended Certificate Professional Cookery).
We will also look to introduce a small number of V Level qualifications in 2028.
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THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)
The EPQ allows students to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. You will choose a topic, then plan, research and develop your idea. Creativity and curiosity is encouraged. A project topic can be directly related to your main study programme, looking further from the set specification, or it can be something totally unrelated to your A Level choices. The finished product may take the form of:
• a research-based written report
• a production (e.g. a charity event, fashion show or sports event etc)
• an artefact (e.g. a piece of art, computer game, realised design etc).
Study Skills Programme
The transition to A Level study can be a daunting one for many students and our Sixth Form study skills course promotes a range of techniques that are instrumental in developing students’ academic and independent learning skills. This bespoke course guides students to use their time productively and to set up effective academic behaviours and habits. We focus mainly on ‘efficient effort’, i.e. tasks which maximise the returns on the time students invest, thereby engendering confidence and self-sufficiency. By learning to interpret critical feedback as a way of improving, students are encouraged to develop academic buoyancy with a strong belief that they can succeed, meet their goals, and take control of their future.
Key areas covered by the course would typically include:
- Goal setting
- Resource organisation
- Effective note making
- Revision techniques
- Exam preparation
- Utilising feedback
Digital Skills For the Future
Regardless of your chosen career, digital literacy is becoming increasingly important. Through workshops and specialist sessions, you will have opportunities to develop practical digital skills such as using AI responsibly, creating professional online profiles, managing your digital footprint, and using industry-standard productivity tools. These skills will help prepare you for university, apprenticeships and the modern workplace.