How St Simon Stock Sixth Form meet the requirements of the 16-19 study programme

How do we meet the requirements of the 16 – 19 study programme?

All ESFA funded education for 16 - 19 year olds should be delivered as a study programme which combines qualifications and other activities, and which is tailored to each student’s prior attainment and career goals. 

• Every study programme must have a core aim. This will be tailored to the needs of the individual and typically include a substantial qualification that stretch and prepare them for education at the next level, or for employment.

The Sixth Form programme consists of a Level 3 programme, composing mostly of academic qualifications with students studying either A levels and/or BTEC qualifications or following the IBCP programme.

• Students who do not hold a GCSE grade 4 in Maths or English are required to continue these subjects as part of their study programme.

All sixth form students who do not hold a grade 4 in Maths or English are provided with time on their programme to retake these subjects.

• All study programmes should include work experience and non-qualification activities which complement the other elements of the programme and support the student to progress to further or higher education or to employment.

Students are expected to undertake a wide range of activities which develop their soft skills and confidence to prepare them for the world beyond Sixth Form.

• Tutor Time is used to develop students study skills and raise aspirations. These sessions include the VESPA programme and mentoring.
• All students are required to undertake a period of work experience in year 12.
• A PSHE programme with fortnightly lessons.
• A fortnightly assembly including VESPA activities, careers and higher education information.
• A general RE lesson every week covering ethical issues and debate.
• A general PE lesson every fortnight to encourage physical and mental wellbeing.
• Students receive careers advice from an independent advisory service.
• Careers Fair and Futures Evening providing guidance and advice for both employment and higher education.
• Opportunity to join the Prefect team developing leadership, organisational and team building skills.
• Lunchtime and afterschool clubs available.