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SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING - WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2026 5 - 7pm
Sixth Form
One of the key differences between Sixth Form and the other year groups is that students are allowed to go off site when they don’t have a lesson, form time or study period.
Students are made aware that if they are leaving in between lessons then they must sign out before doing so. This is so that we can account for those who are out of the building and ensure we are meeting our safeguarding responsibilities. If you DO NOT wish your child to be able to leave site in between lessons, please would you put this in writing to Mrs Pearson. If you have any concerns over your child’s safety or wish to speak to someone about an issue, please also contact Mrs Pearson.
Students are required to wear a lanyard displaying their school name and an ID badge with their name and photograph. This is part of the Safeguarding Policy and so that we can distinguish between partnership students. Students swipe in and out of the building so that their arrival and departure from the building is recorded between lessons.
Reporting their own absence is something we encourage students in Sixth Form to do as they would do if they were in the workplace.
The procedure is much the same as they would have adhered to lower down the school in that we require a phone call to the absence link on the day of each absence. In the case of a planned absence such as a medical appointment, funeral or interview students are required to scan the QR code in their planner and complete the document which will be sent to your teachers and Sixth Form Team for approval. Students are required to make their own arrangements to collect the work missed. In cases of unplanned absence, the Sixth Form Team will endeavour to inform individual teachers of lessons affected. The number for the absence line in Sixth Form is different to main school. Please use 0113 390 0776.
Students can expect pastoral support when needed throughout their time with us.
We understand that some support may be long term depending on circumstances and may be needed in the short term also. Although we encourage independence in our Sixth Form students we do not expect them to struggle in silence and so we promote learning conversations which take into account the “whole person” including family members, outside issues, work related issues, bereavement, loss, family separation etc. If you feel that your son or daughter’s happiness, well-being or progress is being affected by any issues, please talk to us. The Sixth Form Team are here to ensure that every member succeeds whatever their worries.
Form Time attendance is compulsory and makes up a student’s learning hours which contribute to a full time course.
It is important that every member of the Sixth Form attends so that we can track their progress, UCAS applications, careers advice needs, offer pastoral support and enrich the learning experience through debate and current affairs. Assemblies are held weekly and are usually attended by representatives from Universities, Careers, Apprenticeships, Voluntary Services, Health and Well Being services for example. Students who choose not to attend form will find that their attendance figure is greatly affected as this is when the mark is collected which contributes to their overall figure. This is the figure that employers and universities ask us for in a reference. Due to safeguarding and legal reasons, attendance certificates have to be marked as unauthorised absence if students fail to attend for any other reason than a planned absence or illness.
Study sessions are compulsory and make up a student’s full time learning hours.
Each student is allocated a minimum of six timetabled directed study periods per fortnight. These sessions form part of each student’s full-time programme of learning and are compulsory. Attendance is registered and any absence is followed up in accordance with the Sixth Form attendance procedures.
The six timetabled periods represent the minimum amount of directed study provided by the Sixth Form. Students are expected to undertake further independent study outside these sessions, including work completed during other non-contact periods and at home, to meet the demands of their courses.
Directed study provides structured time for completing set work, wider reading, revision, consolidation and preparation for future learning. Year 13 students may also use this time to complete their UCAS applications, provided that their academic work is up to date.
Students are expected to arrive with the equipment and resources required to work productively. The first ten minutes may be used to organise materials, complete essential printing or seek clarification from a teacher. Students must then undertake focused study for the remainder of the session.
The Sixth Form provides two study environments: a quiet, supervised study room with access to computers, and a social study area that is informally supervised and may be used for appropriate collaborative work and research. Mobile phones must not be used during supervised study sessions.
There is more to Sixth Form than exams and we aim to develop our students to have well placed confidence in their future by enriching their time with us. |
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