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About The Sixth Form

Kennicott Sixth Form Centre is a very special place to learn. The wonderful setting of Kennicott House is the hub of a thriving Sixth Form. Our students are at the centre of everything; they are our greatest asset. We are committed to delivering the best learning, support and guidance for our young people during their time here.

We are proud of the progress that students make at Kennicott. Our students succeed because we inspire and challenge them and because we understand profoundly the need to get the right students onto the right courses. We pride ourselves on offering students the advice; support and guidance that they need to make the most of their talents and abilities and to fulfil their aspirations.Our expectations are high; we strive to continuously ensure that the student experience at Kennicott is second to none. We work hard for our students and we expect them to take ownership and responsibility for their learning.Here at Kennicott students join a distinctly adult, yet caring community. We listen carefully to our students, so that together, we can create an environment in which every student can realise their full potential. We are highly ambitious for our students and each students’ progress is supported by a personal tutor. Relationships between staff and students are excellent, characterised by respect, responsibility and mutual excitement in learning.

We are delighted that you are considering joining us at Kennicott.

A New Way of Learning

On joining the Sixth Form, students enjoy a very different learning experience than they have had before:

• learning and relationships with staff are based on mutual respect and demand a certain level of maturity
• smaller group sizes foster closer learning partnerships, where students are expected to be actively involved in their studies, challenge their own and others’ thinking and take greater responsibility for their learning and progress

Life in the Sixth Form is very different from year 11

You will have more freedom to determine your own Study Programme. As a Sixth Former, you will be required to show initiative. You will be stretched and challenged, both in and out of the classroom, and expected to express your views in ways that might be new to you. Above all, you will be expected to be resilient and determined to succeed. Private study time is an integral part of your timetable We expect that students will use their time productively and we will help you to do so.