The Post 16 curriculum is diverse and forward-looking, developing knowledge and skills which promote and enhance independence, experience, interests, relationships, further education, training and employment. A holistic approach when considering the next educational stage highlights, not only on the educational needs but also a focus on social, emotional needs and developing independence, confidence and self-esteem. Life skills and applying their learning to everyday life is at the core of our curriculum. It compliments a range of awards and qualifications with a diverse and rich timetable.
Blessed William Howard:
Blessed William Howard Catholic High School offers a Sixth Form in collaboration with the other high schools in the Stafford area. Its place in The Stafford Sixth Form Partnership enables students to access a much wider range of courses and qualifications which may not all be available within the one school.
BWH aims to accommodate students on appropriate courses and to maintain the pastoral care and enrichment which is a strength of the school. Where students may wish to study subjects off-site the school’s position within the Stafford Sixth Form Partnership facilitates this.
- The aims of Blessed William Howard Catholic Sixth Form are to:
- Support the decision-making process in Year 11 as students make their plans for Post-16 education.
- Support the development of independent study skills during the transition from GCSE to A-Level where appropriate.
- Ensure effective links with external careers advisory services and encourage work experience Post-16.
- Support students when making job/course applications for higher education and preparation for interview.
- Encourage students to become involved within the school community through a variety of enrichment activities.
- Promote spiritual development within the ethos of a Catholic Sixth Form in its academic, spiritual and pastoral roles.
- Provide a mentoring programme that allows students to set targets to help support their progression
- Encourage student participation in the running of the Sixth Form and their responsibility for their environment.
- Provide effective liaison with other Post-16 providers within the Stafford Sixth Form Partnership.
- Support the aims of the school by acting by the School Mission Statement and the Sixth Form Learning Agreement
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Painsley Sixth Form College
Painsley is ranked as one of the highest performing schools in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. This outstanding record in delivering excellent teaching and learning continues into its Sixth Form where it is enhanced with excellent enrichment opportunities, including numerous sports, societies, worldwide trips and work experience. Painsley also provides a vast number of university visits with lectures, taster sessions and workshops where students have the opportunity to talk to and work with real-life practitioners.
We will offer:
- An outstanding and proven record in teaching and learning
- Academic excellence
- Excellent enrichment opportunities including sports, societies, trips and work experience
- A personal Tutor and Mentor system
- A mature learning environment
- An outstanding bridge to university and employment
- A wide range of courses available
We welcome students from other secondary schools of all faiths and none – all are welcome to apply.
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CGCC (Cardinal Griffin)
We welcome students from other secondary schools of all faiths and none – all are welcome to apply.
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