Oastlers School

“A learner’s understanding of society and their place within it, and how they can think, conduct themselves and express themselves, can be greatly enhanced through attendance at Sixth Form. We offer a diverse range of educational, social and cultural experiences, including the study of additional but vital life skills, and ensure all learners are included and are actively encouraged to take part. We guide all learners very carefully through their transition to become confident adults and offer them a choice of pathways to encourage them to seek meaningful employment, attend college or university or take up apprenticeships. They continue to build on their curriculum knowledge and can also specialise in their preferred subjects or take additional qualifications. Learners will complete qualifications in Employability, Personal Social Development, Certificate in Personal Effectiveness and will be provided an opportunity to select a pathway of their own by choosing a short course which reflects their own personalised learning alongside developing their English and Maths supported by an Assertive Mentoring Programme. They will also be encouraged to work on their leadership qualities by engaging in a Peer Mentoring Scheme. We take an experiential approach where learners engage in studies and experiences which supports their appreciation through reflection, experimentation and learning, which allows them to broaden their social experience. Collaboration, communication, consideration and celebration of others are skills that are at the heart of our sixth form provision. With a focus on providing them with a range of qualifications and opportunities, allowing them to reach their full potential.