Post 16 Additional Information Booklet - Haberdashers

INTRODUCTION TO HATCHAM COLLEGE SIXTH FORM
There has been a successful sixth form at Hatcham College
for well over a hundred years and the traditions and
excellence that have been established over time have been
the foundation of our success.
We have a strong ethos and expectations of high academic
outcomes. Students have access to lots of educational
facilities. Our offer of Extension Studies is open to all and we
encourage students to join such events as the Senior Choir,
orchestras, debating society, volunteering and many other
activities. Being part of such a large and vibrant sixth form is
excellent preparation for Further/Higher Education and the
work place, giving students a broad and varied experience.
The sixth form has its own purpose-built facilities in the
Davidson Building. These facilities include a spacious
learning suite, a drama studio, a media suite, an art studio,
a music suite and two lecture theatres. In addition, we have
recently added the ‘Café Fed’ to our sixth form facilities,
giving all students access to a place to relax and socialise as
well as an alternative venue for working. Hatcham College
has a music specialism and offers many opportunities for
our senior students to excel in this area.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ACADEMIC MENTORING
All students meet with their tutors on a daily basis. They can expect
to be firmly guided towards good attendance and punctuality
records as well as receiving advice regarding homework, study
skills and extracurricular activities.
Students will also receive regular intensive tutorials to discuss and
track their progress and to formulate programmes of study. This
tutorial will include an element of self-assessment and students
will be expected to reflect upon the grades they have achieved
in recent assignments. They will also be given advice on Higher
Education and provided with information and support on the
process of application.
BURSARY SCHEME
There is no longer an Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
available to Post-16 students and there is no direct replacement
from the government. However, our sixth form does honour a
commitment to provide free school meals for all eligible sixth
formers. There is also a government bursary grant which is
available for our most vulnerable students.
CAREERS GUIDANCE, WORK
EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY
We believe that good quality careers education will raise the
aspirations of all young people and help our students to become
effective career planners and managers of their own progression
through learning and work. It will increase motivation by linking
activities in school with preparation for life post 16 and post 18. In
providing unbiased IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) our
aim is to raise pupil achievement and increase confidence whilst
helping to ensure the equality of opportunity for all.
At the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College sixth form we provide
a comprehensive CEIAG programme which includes aspects of
work related learning, enterprise education and financial capability.
Future Pathway Planning is a key part of a student’s time in Year
12 and Year 13 with students participating in various activities
throughout the year to ensure they can achieve their goals.
The Careers Education, Future Planning and Work Related Learning
Programmes assist students with self-development, careers
exploration and career management.
Throughout the year students will participate in
the following:
• Higher Education advice sessions
• Student finance talks
• Pre-university / pre-employment talks
• Employability workshops
• Work experience
Most people spend many years of their life in a working
environment and it is therefore important to equip our students
with the necessary skills for them to make decisions about their
future, to know how and where to access information and to link
subject areas and qualifications with possible careers. Our students
are supported by their tutor, Sixth Form Co-ordinator, UCAS
Co-ordinator and the College’s Head of Careers and HE Adviser.
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