16-19 Programme of Study

16-19 Programme of Study

The Sixth Form Curriculum is fully compliant with the Department for Education’s 16 to 19 Programmes of Study Guidance for 2019/2020.

All students have programmes of study which include:

  • Substantial qualifications that stretch them and prepare them for education at the next level of for employment;
  • Work Experience, including Work Experience placements, to give them the opportunity to develop their career choices and apply their skills in real working conditions;
  • Other non-qualification activities to develop their character, broader skills, attitudes and confident and to support progression;
  • GCSE English Language and Maths lessons if they have not achieved a GCSE grade 4.

Every programme of study has a core aim which is agreed with the student and includes one or more substantial academic or technical qualifications selected from the following list:

  • A Level Maths
  • A level Further Maths
  • A level Biology
  • A Level Chemistry
  • A Level Physics
  • A Level English Literature and Language
  • A Level English Language
  • A Level Art and Design
  • A Level 3D Design
  • A Level Graphic Communication
  • A Level Photography
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Creative iMedia
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Creative iMedia
  • BTec National Extended Certificate in Computing
  • BTec National Diploma in Computing
  • BTec National Extended Diploma in Computing
  • BTec National Extended Certificate in Art and Design
  • BTec National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
  • BTec National Diploma in Applied Science
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Engineering
  • EAL Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technologies
  • EAL Diploma in Engineering Technologies

The Entry Criteria for our 6th form courses is:

  • Entry Criteria for Cambridge Technicals, EALs & Level 3 BTECs: 5 GCSE grades 4-9, including English and Maths.
  • Entry Criteria for A Levels: 5 GCSE Grades 4-9, including English and Maths. Grade 6 or higher in the subject to be studied at A Level.

The application of theory to ‘real’ projects, designed and delivered with our University and Employer Partners, underpins everything we do in the Sixth Form.  Some projects focus on subject-specific, specialist and technical knowledge and skills which consolidate and extend students’ learning.  Others develop their personal and employability skills, helping to prepare them for the next steps in their journey onto further or higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

Personal and Employability Skills Development –  Sixth Form

Our Personal and Employability Skills Development Curriculum is comprehensive and has equity with our academic and technical curriculum.  It provides opportunities for students to develop the following skills, prioritised by our University and Employer Partners: leadership; team-work; independence; communication; resilience; entrepreneurship. It also allows students to engage in activities to extend their specialist knowledge and experiences.  In addition, it teaches students about how to lead a healthy and safe lifestyle and promotes cultural capital.

UNITS

At the start of each academic year, we run an induction period for all students which ensures they understand how to keep themselves and others safe in school and the wider world.  The following areas are covered:

  • Health and Safety within the work place and school environment
  • Safeguarding policy and practice, including e-safety
  • Radicalisation and Extremism (Prevent)
  • Sex and Relationships Education
  • Health education, including Drug and Alcohol Awareness

These topics are revisited annually.

Opportunities to promote Cultural Capital are embedded into our academic, creative and technical courses and Personal Development Curriculum.

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

Our aim is for 100% of our students to progress onto a positive destination at the end of Year 13 (Higher Education or an apprenticeship).  CEIAG is extremely high profile at RDUTC and co-ordinated by our University and Employer Partners.  Our CEIAG programme is fully compliant with all the Gatsby Benchmarks and includes:

  • 1-2-1 mentoring from our in-house trained Careers Adviser
  • Advice and support from an Independent Careers Adviser
  • Three careers expos per year – two for partner businesses, one for non-partner businesses
  • Application and interview preparation co-ordinated by the Directors of Human Resources from our Founding and Major Partners
  • ‘Industry Insights’ visits to Employer Partners
  • Work Experience Placements
  • Opportunities to work with Employer Partners, the University of Hull and Creative Practitioners on projects
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