Individual Care
Education and studying is hard enough on it's own, but add to it all of the other things that young people have to deal with (learning to drive, changing relationships with parents, romantic relationships, part-time work, planning for the future, plus everything else life throws at them) and it is a miracle that anyone makes it through.
We treat all students as the individuals they are, and support students in every way possible so that students feel empowered to overcome challenges while still being able to succeed in their education.
Pastoral Support
Sixth Form Academic Supervisor
Fantastic support and guidance about how to revise effectively, plan for submission dates, exam support and much, much more from a dedicated full-time member of staff
Weekly Tutor Sessions
Meaningful sessions based around key life skills, such as:
Financial literacy (credit cards, loans, mortgages, etc.)
Mental and physical health
Thriving in employment (workers' rights, saying no, standing out)
Politics and the UK political system
Healthy relationships (boundaries, red flags, consent, etc.)
Small Class Sizes
Class sizes are rarely over 15 students, so students can benefit from:
A more relaxed atmosphere in lessons
Teachers being able to quickly support when students are making incredible progress by offering extra reading or tasks
Teachers being able to quickly guide students away from misconceptions or support with gaps in knowledge if needed
School Chaplain
Our School Chaplain offers our Sixth Form students:
Optional weekly group sessions for students that want to further engage with the themes from tutor sessions
Individualised 1-1 support for students that want advice and guidance about pastoral issues impacting them, such as bereavement, navigating relationships and anxiety
Careers Guidance
Regular 1-1 Careers Meetings
All students in Years 12 and 13 are offered regular careers appointments throughout their time at Sarum Academy, because we know that situations and plans can change. No-one leaves us without a plan for the future.
Wessex Inspiration Network
Our link with the Wessex Inspiration Network give students:
Access to a trained careers advisor for 1-1 sessions and ad-hoc support for 1.5 days a week
Enrolment on the '4 Steps to Higher Education' course, where students develop the skills needed for University
Advice about apprenticeship applications, finding part-time work while studying, and full-time work after Sixth Form
Work Experience
All students in Years 12 and 13 are offered regular careers appoinWe know how important work experience is when applying for jobs, apprenticeships and Universities, so our Year 12 students are off timetable for a week to complete another purposeful chunk of work experience in their chosen fields.
We can also be flexible with ongoing placements for Year 13 students in order to give them the best start after finishing their courses.tments throughout their time at Sarum Academy, because we know that situations and plans can change. No-one leaves us without a plan for the future.
Salisbury Chamber of Commerce
We work closely with the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, where businesspeople from the city support our students with:
Mock interviews
CV support and advice
Work experience placements
Apprenticeship/employment fairs
Exam Preparation
Exam Support Group
Exams can be daunting for a lot of students, so we run optional group sessions about how to prepare for exams from a wellbeing perspective, and demistifying the process
Food and Drink
We cater for students before each exam, so that they don't have to worry about sorting breakfast and lunch before exams and potentially rushing into their exams.
Warm-up
All students spend 15 minutes with their teacher before each exam to go through last-minute reminders about exam technique, content, and get students in the right mindset straightaway in that exam
'All You Need to Know' Sheet
In the time before their exam, students are given an A3 'All You Need to Know' sheet with key information laid out clearly for that last-minute revision
‘Staff at Sarum Academy’s Sixth Form have been incredibly understanding and caring. Flexibility has been key, accepting my daughter as an individual, with her own needs - it always felt like other schools wanted to shoehorn her into a mould.’
- Parent of one of our Sixth Form students
‘All members of teaching staff are professional and approachable, and my daughter enjoys her lessons. I would definitely recommend Sarum Academy’s Sixth Form to other parents and students.’
- Parent of one of our Sixth Form students
‘The many and varied student leadership opportunities for Sixth Form students enable them to step outside of their comfort zone and take on wider responsibilities which support their personal development as well as their progression within the classroom.’
- Challenge Partner’s Report 2024