Study Programme
The purpose of a Study Programme is to provide a personalised curriculum that meets the needs of the individual.
A Study Programme has several elements that are provided at Garth Hill College Sixth Form.
- Level 3 Qualifications – a balanced programme of qualifications that support students to reach the next stage of their education or allow them to begin a career. At Garth Hill College we offer a range of academic and vocational qualifications. Generally students are expected to study for the equivalent of 3 A-Levels. We also offer a Level 2 qualification in Business.
- Work Experience – purposeful, substantive and supervised placements will be undertaken by all. Students are supported to secure a relevant five-day placement in Year 12. Should other specific placement opportunities occur at different times then the school may offer flexibility on this front. Other shorter/remote work experience opportunities are offered to students on a weekly basis through the Careers Focus.
- Maths and English – Students are required to continue to study Maths and English until they have achieved at least a grade 4 at GCSE level.
PSHE
We aim to give our students a wider knowledge of the world and to prepare for life outside Garth Hill College. Our programme is delivered through weekly timetabled lessons which cover the three main topic areas of:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Relationships
- Living in the Wider World
Through enrichment (timetabled weekly session) we aim to use guest speakers and bespoke sessions to inform students about a wide variety of topics. This includes:
- Post-Sixth Form Destinations advice
- University loans / financial advice
- Strategies to reduce stress and anxiety
- Road safety
- Time management
- Drugs and Alcohol awareness
- Visits from business; charities; volunteer groups
- Anything else that students request that we can deliver!