Pastoral Care
All Sixth Form teachers have a pastoral responsibility. However, there are teachers who have specific responsibility in this area.
- The Form Tutor
- A Sixth Form Student Services Co-ordinator
- The Assistant Head of Sixth Form
- The Head of Sixth Form
- A member of the Leadership Team with overall responsibility
Attendance and Punctuality
All students are required to attend school every day.
Registration will take place every morning and afternoon.
Additionally, attendance at lessons will be monitored using a sixth form attendance record, which should be taken to lessons and signed by the subject teacher. This is especially important for students who attend another school within the Partnership for some of their lessons.
All absences should be explained by a written note detailing the dates of absence and the reasons for absence. Notes should be given to group tutors at registration.
If parents or carers know in advance of an intended absence, they are asked to notify the tutor in writing.
Punctuality at registration and lessons will be carefully monitored. High academic standards depend upon punctual and regular attendance at lessons, and persistent lateness reduces available lesson time.
Dress Code
A smart uniform encourages a sense of community and develops a sense of pride and self respect.
An identity card must be worn and visible at all times.
The Sixth Form management team, at all times, reserve the right to send a student home if they deem a student’s dress/footwear is inappropriate. Discreet jewellery may be worn.
Female Uniform
- Black sixth form cardigan
- White open necked blouse
- Black skirt (must be knee length) / trousers
- Black or white socks or tights may be worn
- All black full leather shoes
Male Uniform
- White shirt
- Black sixth form jacket
- Grey / black trousers
- All black full leather shoes
- A plain tie of your choice
Enrichment
Students will be encouraged to be active beyond their academic work, both within school and the side community.
The Sixth Form offers a wide range of enrichment courses, which are intended to broaden students’ skills and interests and prepare students for the adult world.
A wide range of opportunities will be offered including:
- Primary School Placements
- Secondary School Placements
- First Aid
- Special Needs Placements
- Work Experience
- NHS Placements
- Work Experience
- National Citizenship Award
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Sports Leaders UK Award
- Sign Language
- FA Coaching Award
- FA Refereeing Award
- Police Cadet Scheme
- Mandarin Classes
Monitoring Progress
Students on all courses will have targets set for them based on their attainment at GCSE. Progress against these targets will be regularly monitored, and there will be four assessments of progress during a two-year course of study.
Additionally, there will be Parents’ Evenings for Year 12 and Year 13 students, giving parents and students the opportunity to discuss progress with subject teachers.
Archbishop Beck Sixth Form is committed to delivering quality at all levels, and we believe that the regular review of students’ progress is vital to ensuring that our students realise their full potential.