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pupil wants to study – A-levels for most, but other options like the IB diploma are also on offer – consider class sizes, access to teachers and levels of support. Figure out what environment would work best – a more informal atmosphere where the way you organise your time is very much up to you, or something with a more traditional structure and sense of community. While pupils are rightly thinking about the importance of becoming more independent in preparation for university, it’s important to do this in a way that works for them. Going somewhere large and bustling will suit some students, but for others, a quieter setting where they can learn the skills that will help them thrive at university – albeit at a more gradual pace – can be a better option.
“Individuals who excel tend to be those who have interests outside their studies and have learned to manage their time well”
Academic studies will, inevitably, occupy a large portion of students’ time in sixth form, but there will be plenty of other activities and opportunities to enjoy, from sport and performing arts to leadership opportunities. And, more so than ever before, they will have a lot of say with regards to how they fill their days. It’s all about achieving a suitable balance – though schools are quick to point out that individuals who excel tend to be those
who have interests outside their studies and who have learned to manage their time well. One thing’s for sure. With so many options, regardless of where students end up at the end of their time in sixth form, our area’s schools will do their very best to ensure that pupils are equipped with the qualifications, skills and confidence to achieve happiness and success in the next stage of their lives.
20 AUTUMN/WINTER 2023
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