The Sixth Form Centre
Support and guidance
Support
As well as the assistance provided by teachers and tutors, a wide range of high quality additional support is available to students throughout their time in the Sixth Form.
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Our Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO) provides assessment and support for students with additional learning needs including dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD and visual or hearing impairments. They liaise closely and regularly with other members of staff and the appropriate external agencies. The ALNCO also assesses for and arranges examination concessions where necessary.
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Our Student Support Assistants are available each day to aid any students in need of help with study skills, planning, emotional regulation and any other academic or wellbeing requirements.
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Our School Nurse promotes all aspects of physical and mental health. Students will be given their contact details upon enrolment. Students are able to make appointments directly with the nurse or through consultation with staff.
In addition we work closely with a wide range of external agencies across the island to ensure coordinated provision for our students. These agencies include the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), the Communication, Interaction and Autism support service (CIAS), The HUB and the Sunflower Trust.
Higher Education Applications
From March of Year 12 to November of Year 13 we run a comprehensive programme to help students with their university selection and application. This includes the Higher Education fair, Higher Education Parents Evening, University visits and the University Route of the Personal Development programme. Full details of the process, and how parents/carers can support students, will be covered at the Higher Education Parents Evening in Year 12.
Careers Guidance
Our Careers and Guidance Manager supports students with work-related learning throughout their time in the Sixth Form. As well as the opportunities for Management Shadowing, Young Enterprise and Work Experience, the Employment Route of the Personal Development programme covers the Guernsey job market, CVs, interviews and letters of application. Students are able to request a practice interview at any time in Year 12 or 13 by giving the Careers and Guidance Manager at least one week’s notice.