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Sixth Form Study Support Programme All pupils are provided with an electronic copy of our Sixth Form Study Skills booklet and a hard copy is available on demand. At this level of study, pupils are expected to arrive with an idea of what they would like to work on and are encouraged, with support, to be proactive in recognising where they need help and confident in voicing their needs. In order to bridge the gap between supported and independent learning in readiness for higher education and the workplace, pupils are also encouraged to develop awareness of the metacognitive approaches they adopt to their studies and to generalise these processes across a range of situations. Further information Millfield is able to offer pupils the full range of examination access arrangements, providing pupils meet the criteria set out by the examination boards; some access arrangements may result in an additional charge. We have strong links with four local Educational Psychologists who come into school on a regular basis to complete the necessary assessments and associated paperwork for applications for exam access arrangements and The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). For further information, please contact: Head of LSC / SENCo, Mrs J H Clarke, jhc@millfieldschool.com Head of Study Support, Mrs H Ryan, hjr@millfieldschool.com Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015 83
Spanish Overview Spanish at Millfield offers an unrivalled opportunity to gain an insight into a language and a culture that is at the heart of Europe and the world. Spain has increasingly become a major player in European business and with Banco de Santander now a key provider of UK financial services, business and economic links between the two countries have never been stronger. Coupled with the explosive growth of Spanish influence in the fashion world, following the unprecedented success of Inditex, the company behind brands such as Zara and Bershka, it is clear that the ability to speak Spanish is no longer simply a ticket to a job in the sun. Spanish is not merely a vocational subject, the influence of Spanish culture on contemporary society is huge and studying the language at A level presents the opportunity to explore this in greater detail; Spain has given us some of the world’s greatest artists and Pedro Almodóvar, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas continue to ensure that Spain is well represented in world cinema. Approach The standard required at AS and A2 is a great deal more rigorous than at GCSE; it requires a sound understanding of grammar and the vocabulary areas become more complex. Good listening and speaking skills are necessary, as is a logical mind which copes well with learning grammar and vocabulary. At A2, the ability to write well-structured essays and an enjoyment of literature is an advantage. You will be expected to take a lot more responsibility for your progress, particularly through regular listening and reading in Spanish outside lessons. The learning of languages is best done little and often, hence the need for you to work independently to build your vocabulary and listening and reading skills. However, there is a great deal of support available: small classes (typically fewer than ten pupils per group), a Spanish assistant who delivers weekly oral lessons to small groups, a computer-based language laboratory for listening and speaking practice during and outside lessons, an annual Spanish trip and cinema trips. Beyond Spain, the Spanish language unites 19 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Every country is unique and, increasingly, Latin America is the number one destination for young people in search of a life-changing travel experience either before or after university. There can be no doubt that communication with local people will not only make these journeys smoother, but also enrich the traveller who can encounter and begin to understand the lives of people living in a very different world. At Millfield we are blessed with staff who have been born and raised in different areas of Spain as well as native English speakers who have had their lives changed by their time in Spain and Latin America. We are united by our desire to provide pupils with opportunities to experience the passion and warmth of the Spanish speaking world. 84 Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015
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