Sixth Form

Sixth Form Prospectus  

HOW TO APPLY

All students wishing to apply to The Robert Manning College must log on to the 14-19 website (www.14-19.info).  Students should have been provided with a log-in and password from their school/through Connexions.  If they do not have a log-in they need to speak to their Head of Year at their school.  Follow the online instructions to apply and once they have sent their on-line application they will receive confirmation from us to say we have received their application and what we will do next.  All students will require an interview to check course suitability and career route (if known).

ADMISSION TIMETABLE

Autumn Term         

Sixth Form Open Evening will be held in November.

Spring Term           

Individual interviews with College staff.

Summer Term        

Official confirmation of the student’s place at the College by the end of May.  

July     Induction meeting

Late Applications  

All applications received before the end of the autumn term will be given equal priority.  Later applications are still welcome wherever there is space on courses.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The College operates a Hardship Fund through the pastoral system for those who find it difficult to meet costs for items such as a school trip or a specialist book (where there is a considerable advantage if the student purchases their own).

The College operates the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).  Applications can be made direct to the EMA board in the Spring term

A FULL TIME PROGRAMME

All students at the College are full time.  Each student’s final programme of study is a combination of examination classes and private study periods.  Private study, in College and at home, will be necessary to complete all courses satisfactorily.  Students have time in the week without classes   so that they may use the library, ICT facilities and other resources within the College.  All Year 12 students are expected to have a minimum of three, 1 hour study periods each week.

Many students take a part-time job whilst in the sixth form.  It is recommended that they work for no more than 8 – 12 hours a week.  Research has shown that students who work more than 12 hours per week can underachieve.

SIXTH FORM LIFE

Students are encouraged to become fully involved in sixth form life.  There are a number of extra curricular activities including:

Community Sports Leadership Award (CLSA):  Aimed at providing an introduction into the coaching process for sports and activities and for teaching group.

The Millennium Volunteers:  This allows students to be accredited for voluntary work both in and outside college.

Survival Cookery:  This provides an opportunity to obtain the Certificate of Food Hygiene.  The students develop practical skills in preparation for leaving home.

CoPE:  This assists the development of wider Key Skills.  It is recognised by many employers as well as universities.  A pass in this will give the student 70 UCAS points.

The Year 13 Ball committee:  This enables students to organise and plan their own end of college celebration.

PE/Games:  This provides an opportunity to choose sports of interest.  For example, going to the gym, swimming etc.  It is th students choice to decide on the activity as a group.

First Aid:  This allows the students to gain the St John's Ambulance Young Life Saver Certificate.

The Young Enterprise Scheme:  This provides an excellent opportunity for students to set up and run their own businesses and is supported by industrial links.

Sixth Form Council:  Opportunities to voice your opinion and organise activities for the Sixth Form as a whole.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In our opinion students who do not achieve a reasonable standard struggle to succeed in the Sixth Form.   Students require a minimum of 5 A*-C grades at GCSE across at least 4 subject areas.

Students are expected to study 4 AS levels/AVCE courses as well as AS General Studies in Year 12 and 3 subjects in Year 13 at A2 level (A level), and have the option to study A2 General Studies.

A limited number of resit GCSEs will be available, including Mathematics and English.  Our resit policy is that students pay in advance for re-entry.  This is refunded when the student achieves a higher result.