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Expectations of Sixth Form Pupils
Moving into the Sixth Form is a big step.
Sixth Formers are given more independence
and must therefore show themselves capable
of greater self-regulation.
The Sixth Form offers a chance to continue to
develop the study skills and personal qualities that
will be essential in later life. It also provides
opportunities to further co-curricular, cultural and
sporting interests and to develop new ones. Sixth
Form pupils need to be willing and able to accept
individual responsibility, learn how to manage their
own time and play a leading role as considerate
members of a happy and thriving school community.
Time in the Sixth Form will pass very quickly, and it
is important that pupils adjust to the demands of
advanced level learning as soon as possible. All Sixth
Formers are strongly encouraged to seek assistance
whenever they need it, and subject tutors, group
tutors, senior tutors and houseparents will always
be pleased to provide advice and guidance.
Sixth Form pupils should not expect to just turn
up at lessons and hope that their teachers will do all
the work for them. In the Sixth Form, pupils have
chosen their subjects; teachers will expect this to be
reflected in a positive, organised and ambitious
approach to their work. Sixth Form pupils will be
expected to carry out more independent study than
at GCSE, especially reading around the subject and
completing extra exercises. In class, teachers will
expect Sixth Formers to be prepared and willing to
participate in all aspects of their courses.
Above all we want our Sixth Formers to be successful
and to realise their potential in whatever avenues
this may lie, whether this is with regard to university
entrance, on the sports field, or in the arts.
To enable our Sixth Form pupils to succeed
Millfield provides:
• A safe, secure and structured Sixth Form learning
environment which includes the facilities and
resources for study and the opportunity to
acquire sound learning skills and study habits.
• Comprehensive pastoral support throughout the
Sixth Form to ensure the welfare and encourage
the development of all our pupils.
• Frequent contact with a group tutor (and/or
senior tutor as appropriate) to discuss academic
progress and to review wider pastoral and
co-curricular matters.
• Initial and continuing guidance about Sixth Form
courses.
• High quality teaching and learning opportunities.
• Suitably challenging academic work which will
be marked appropriately and returned promptly.
• Academic monitoring, feedback and target setting
to assist pupils to realise their full potential.
• Formal and informal reporting to review progress
at appropriate points in the academic year.
• Opportunities for parents and pupils to meet
with subject tutors at published meetings and
when an appointment is requested.
• A wide range of co-curricular opportunities.
• Advice and support for pupils applying for higher
education, gap year placements or employment.
Millfield has specific expectations of Sixth Form
pupils. Whilst we try to keep these to a minimum
it is essential that all Sixth Form pupils are clear
about both the school’s expectations and their
responsibilities in the creation of an effective and
positive learning environment for all. The acceptance
of a place in the Sixth Form at Millfield implies
acceptance of these expectations by both pupils
and parents. Many of our expectations are simply a
matter of common sense and/or good manners.
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Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015