Sixth Form
“The support from the College allowed me to find independence and to really be myself.”
Welcome to Sixth Form at The Latimer Arts College We are delighted that you have expressed an interest in joining our Sixth Form at Latimer. Sixth Form at The Latimer Arts College should be the top choice for students who are seeking a caring, inclusive, supportive environment that: • values individual needs • provides excellent academic progression • offers extensive leadership and personal development opportunities • enables everyone to be part of a sixth form community. The Sixth Form at Latimer cultivates a safe and happy community, embodying the Latimer values and fosters a familial environment that instils a sense of belonging. Our Sixth Form stands as a distinct entity while remaining closely connected to the wider school community. Our students naturally assume positions as role models, leaders and enthusiastic contributors, actively participating in events such as Community Games Day and Open Days that unite the entire school.
We place no boundaries on ambition, no limits on aspirations and no barriers in the way of achievement. We work together to ensure that everyone in our learning community feels respected, valued and is provided with every opportunity to be the best that they can be! Through an innovative, personalised curriculum with a relentless focus on learning, our Sixth Form students thrive on rich, varied and exciting experiences aimed at preparing them for lifelong success. As part of our caring, family-centred environment they become confident, independent and creative thinkers and we are extremely proud of them! Every Sixth Form student is a unique individual and our highly skilled and experienced team of staff work hard to ensure that they each feel valued and supported to reach new heights in their academic and personal success. This is an exciting time to be part of our high-performing and vibrant Sixth Form and we very much hope that you will want to join us.
“The College was instrumental in providing the advice that I required to grow into a strong and confident person.”
Our Care and Support Our personalised approach makes our Sixth Form a caring and positive place to learn and grow. We fully recognise that each individual Sixth Form student will need to be guided and encouraged to achieve excellence during their post-16 journey. Staff at The Latimer Arts College build strong and trusting working relationships with every student. Each student is nurtured and mentored by a personal development tutor and is further supported by the Sixth Form Achievement Leader. In addition to this, our dedicated Sixth Form Centre Manager assists each student on a daily basis, meets with them regularly and provides individual care and advice.
“I feel challenged and made to think in every lesson and I have had unrivalled support from my teachers that has got me where I am today.”
Our Curriculum and Learning We are proud that we are able to deliver a rich, high quality, broad curriculum that is guided by our current students, which offers A-Level routes and Vocational pathways in subjects that include mathematics, the sciences, humanities and the arts. This empowers our Sixth Form students to explore their interests and pursue subjects that align with their career aspirations. Our dedicated team of subject specialists is fully committed to guiding each student, providing engaging lessons, and ensuring they reach their full potential. Additionally, our collaboration with a wide range of business partners further enriches the overall educational experience. Alongside their timetabled lessons, Sixth Form students have allocated independent study time. This allows them to carry out wider research into their subjects; it provides them with an opportunity to prepare for assessments; and it offers time for Sixth Form students to work collaboratively to review topics that they have learnt in class.
Enrichment In addition to our academic curriculum, students have the freedom to shape their own enrichment experience by selecting from a diverse range of options, including Creative Writing, Literacy Leaders, DIY Skills, Cultural Cooking, TEFL, Online Learning, volunteering within school departments, and Health and Fitness. We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This qualification has been praised by universities for guiding students into higher education and carries valuable UCAS points. We have an active Sixth Form Leadership Team which is instrumental in contributing to ensuring that the highest standard of education is delivered. Alongside a commitment to striving for excellence and focussing on academic study, students are encouraged to become fully involved in the life of the college. Our Sixth Form students are outstanding role models for our younger students: they routinely provide support through mentoring and by contributing to the college community each week.
Our Sixth Form Learning Centre and Study Support We are passionate about providing the most purposeful learning environment in which our young adults can grow. Our Sixth Form students have their own well-resourced Sixth Form Centre. They are provided with two dedicated study areas: the first study area provides an IT suite and study booths for silent, independent learning; the second study area provides an opportunity for collaborative learning to take place, with additional IT facilities. In addition to this, students are provided with wi-fi access and charging points, should they wish to use their own personal devices. All study areas are equipped with resources, where students are provided with a range of study aids, revision guides, stationery and materials to support with their learning. Sixth Form students also have access to their own catering facility within the Sixth Form Centre. Should they wish to, students also have unlimited access to the College’s Library, which houses a well-equipped area of subject specific resources exclusively for Sixth Form use.
Preparing for the Future We pride ourselves in supporting our Sixth Form students to make the right choices on their journey to success. Our personal development programme focusses regularly on our values and planning for life beyond the Sixth Form, and includes expert advice about university places, apprenticeships and the world of work. We also provide an online research platform so that students can explore future pathways and we provide dedicated one-to-one UCAS support. Learning in the Sixth Form is also about becoming the person that you want to be: leadership and enrichment opportunities are exciting, diverse and offer personal challenge! In addition to a host of other offerings, our enrichment opportunities include educational excursions abroad, day trips, university visits and social events.
Sixth Form Honesty Excellence Ambition Respect Teamwork
The Latimer Arts College Sixth Form The Latimer Arts College Principal: Mrs Kathryn Murphy Castle Way Barton Seagrave Kettering Northants NN15 6SW Telephone: 01536 720300 Email: mail@latimer.org.uk Visit our website: www.latimer.org.uk
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