SIXTH FORM
Up until this age, parents tend to play a major part in the decision-making process about schools and courses. But with the completion of GCSEs, their offspring are, for the first time, in the driving seat when it comes to making those vital choices about what, where and how they study for their sixth form years. Schools in our area understand how challenging that decision-making process can be. They’ll have heard every question families might throw at them. Do you let your heart or head determine subject choices? Is it better to follow their passions or be guided by practicality and employment prospects? How will
“Schools in our area understand how challenging the decision-making process can be. They’ll have heard every question families might throw at them”
your offspring manage workload while making the most of the rich co-curricular (and university application-enhancing) programmes offered by our area’s schools and colleges? And if young people are struggling, academically or emotionally, how will their challenges be identified and what support can they expect to receive?
A crucial part of the process is making sure that the relationship with the school is strong and supportive. As young adults, sixth form students might be old enough to drive a car, but that does not mean that the relationship between the school, their parents and themselves will become any less important.
20 SPRING/SUMMER 2026
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