Sixth Form Options Booklet 2019-21

Expectations
Expectations of Sixth Form Students
Our Sixth Form ethos
“ All members of King Edward VII Sixth form will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to flourish
in higher education or employment. They will develop academically, socially and emotionally,
constantly striving for continuous personal improvement and growth.”
In the Sixth Form, you will have greater independence. However, with this independence, comes the responsibility to
be a positive role model to younger students, and to work hard.
Post 16 education is a full time commitment and we expect you to attend all your timetabled lessons, including
enrichment. National statistics demonstrate that there is a clear link between levels of attendance and
achievement, which is why we give Sixth Form attendance and punctuality high priority. Students are tracked
and monitored carefully and intervention is put into place to support students.
Full attendance and punctuality is also expected at registration, assemblies and one to one target setting and
mentoring sessions with tutors. This is where very important information on events and activities ranging from
UCAS to voluntary work is disseminated. They are not optional.
If students are absent for any reason, we still expect parents to notify the college and explain via a telephone
call, letter or email. Students are expected to catch up on the work missed.
Students are allocated study periods. These sessions are to help students manage their time effectively.
Students may study in the library, the Sixth Form Centre or allocated classrooms arranged by our faculty heads.
Homework is not optional in the Sixth Form. The expectation is that students undertake a minimum of 4 hours
private study a week per level 3 subject. This is an essential requirement if students are to realise their potential.
All deadlines set by teachers are to be met. If a student is unable to meet an expected deadline, this must be
negotiated with the teacher in advance.
Where students have paid jobs, we recommend that part time work takes up no more than 12 hours per week.
There are many obvious benefits to part time work but it should not be a priority!
All Sixth Form students sign a written learners’ agreement whereby they accept the conditions and
responsibilities of being in the Sixth Form.