Taking on leadership roles and positions of responsibility is an important part of being a sixth-former at Bishop’s and nearly all our students take up these opportunities to develop their skills and talents. Roles are available at different levels with our student leadership structure. From Head Student to Senior Prefects, Academic Prefects to Subject Prefects or House Captains and Vice-Captains, there are many opportunities to contribute to our school, act as role models for younger pupils and thus, develop a variety of skills to become better prepared for adult life.

All students are advised to spend at least a week on Work Experience or Work Shadowing. For example, shadowing Grant Shapps at the Houses of Parliament, working at the Royal Free Hospital or Deloitte. To facilitate this we have an Extended Learning Week at the end of each Summer Term.

All Sixth Form students participate in Life Skills sessions which are held on Friday mornings. The lessons prepare students to make the transition from school to higher education, further education, work and the changing roles and responsibilities in the adult world. Topics are covered using a wide range of methods including case studies, videos, role-play, mock interviews, individual career interviews, visits, debates, outside speakers and workshops.