SIXTH FORM LIFE

All students at the Sixth Form take part in our bespoke careers and employability programme as part of their full-time pathway. Students have a weekly dedicated lesson focussing on either a curriculum focused Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance. Our cohort will embark on a journey of personal aspiration & character building through tailored sessions with expert careers advice from our staff, charity and employer partners through group activities, industry professionals, application/cv/cover letter advisors, networking events, mock interviews, trips and visits and much more.

Every pupil is prepared for a wide range of progression routes, including apprenticeships, university and employment through our CEIAG and transition programme. Part of this preparation our students have a dedicated week in the term to participate in a work experience. Students are aided with sourcing work experience, often with one of our employer partners or through their own research/contacts. 

For further details on our careers programme please click here

As a Sixth Form student, regularly taking part in enrichment sessions and getting involved in whole-school activities will help you build leadership and communication skills while also deepening your sense of social responsibility.

These opportunities support personal development, enhance the school community, and equip you for future ambitions.

At FCA, we understand that student life can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster. We make it a priority to take a holistic approach to ensure each individual student has the tools they need to combat various issues in order to flourish and maximise their learning potential. Within the Sixth Form students are provided with a comprehensive PSHE programme covering a vast variety of opportunities to engage with internal and external workshops. Our students will receive guidance and advice, which looks at health, wellbeing, relationships, society, ,mental health, communication, revision and planning. 

We have a dedicated virtual student services space which hosts a wide range of resources to help students. We also offer 1:1 support through our Sixth Form mentor, in which the support is personalised to the individuals needs and worries.  

As a Sixth Former, I….

• Will attend everyday and not take time off without good reason, where necessary informing the Sixth Form office of unavoidable absence by 8.00am on the first day of absence and subsequent days

• Will be punctual to learning, work and any voluntary or community commitments 

• Will behave in a professional manner 

• Will work according to Health and Safety requirements 

• Will adhere to the trust policies and sixth form contract.

• Will show respect to others - students, staff, employers and members of the community. This includes respecting others’ space and maintaining reasonable volume in the buildings

• Will follow instructions from the person leading a session, including staff members, employers or any other organisation delivering the session with the Sixth Form

• Will be prepared for learning,  having all necessary equipment with me

• Will participate in learning and will work hard, ensuring others are not distracted from their work

• Will not tolerate any kind of physical, verbal, emotional or cyber abuse between team members or towards staff, employers or members of the community

• Will not use or have on display my mobile phones unless in the Sixth Form common room.