RR6 Curriculum

16 to 19 study programmes at RR6 are designed to provide students with a structured and challenging individualised learning programme that supports their development and progression in line with their future career plans.

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RR6 offers study programmes which provide our students: 

1. Progression to a higher level of study than their prior attainment (L3 courses)
2. A-levels and / or L3 vocational qualification that will take up the majority of their programme (normally equivalent to 3 A level qualifications)
3. Extension Awards – additional qualifications that support skills development for students’ progression post-18 – including the EPQ and Sports Leadership Awards.
4. English and mathematics GCSE provision for those who have not yet achieved a grade 4.
5. Non-qualification activities, for example:

• tutorials
• assemblies
• enrichment programme
• work experience
• PSHE programme of study
• Careers advice and support for entry into HE, training or employment

All study programmes focus on maximising progression to the next stage of education, employment or an apprenticeship.

LEVEL 3 COURSES

Pathways at RR6 offer students the opportunity to take a study programme which reflects their prior attainment, education and career goals.

Pathway 1: Where students have achieved 8 or more GCSEs, including English and Maths, at Grades 9-7, 4 full A’ Levels or Level 3 BTEC courses.

Pathway 2: Where students have achieved 7 or more GCSEs, including English and Maths, at Grades 9-6 3 full A Levels or Level 3 BTEC courses, plus an additional one-year Level 3 course from our offer (e.g. EPQ or Sports Leaders Awards).

Pathway 3: Where students have achieved 5 or more GCSEs, including English and Maths, at Grade 4, 3 full A’ Levels or Level 3 BTEC courses. In exceptional circumstances, students with Distinction / Distinction+ grades in performing arts subjects, but grade 3 in GCSE English and/or Mathematics may be considered for progression on to Pathway 3 in the relevant performing arts subjects only. They will then re-sit the GCSE Maths and English courses in year 12.

ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS

Where students have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4 in English and or Mathematics, they have timetabled lessons providing tuition and support towards examinations in November and June if required. Both subjects are taught by subject specialists.

TUTORIALS

20 mins per morning is devoted to registration and tutor time covering a range of activities with a prescribed but flexible focus. Additionally, one hour per fortnight is dedicated to academic tutor support including interventions, folder updates and checks.

ASSEMBLY

One hour per fortnight is timetabled for all students to follow a structured but flexible Assembly programme. The content covers a wide range of topics including SMSC and British values, celebration of events and days around the world, current affairs, self-development and any other topical points.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

We offer you many opportunities to develop your skills and extend your knowledge outside of lessons, and all RR6 students complete an exciting enrichment programme which includes activities such as:

• Enrichment qualifications: Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, British Sign Language, preparation for Driving Test Theory

• Community volunteering: Befriending at a local care home, community ecology volunteer work, charity work, mentoring students in lower year groups

• STEM opportunities: Nuffield Science research programme, Senior Maths Challenge, Chemistry Olympiad, design and engineering competitions, science careers networking events

• The Arts: Performing in school productions, dance skills workshops and performances , photography and art skills development and exhibition of work, production design, performing in bands and orchestra, workshops with professional companies and practitioners, performing in arts festivals, theatre and dance show visits, guided exhibition tours

• Sports: Individual and team sports, representing the schools and the borough in competitive sports teams

• Preparing for Independent Living: cooking, finance and budgeting, trips exploring culture in London

• Visiting Speakers: Industry recruitment experts, university and conservatoire admissions teams, guest lecturers across the curriculum 

• Residential and day trips to Europe and around the UK including fieldwork.

WORK EXPERIENCE

RR6 supports students in organising a two week work shadowing placement in the summer term of year 12. Students and parents are briefed at the start of the spring term and encouraged to consider the skills and relevant experience of theses two weeks to support post 18 applications. The careers advisor and tutors support students to find placements which are purposeful, integral to their programme of study and of benefit to inform career choices. As part of the PSHE programme, the students are prepared for work experience through discussions of expected attitudes and behaviour, previous experience and reflection of learning. Some students benefit from regular career specific experience as part of the fortnightly enrichment programme (see PSHE).

PSHE

Students follow a structured but flexible 2 year PSHE programme. The focus of skill development is exploration, information and inspiration. The content covers a wide range of topics including current affairs, personal development, careers and employability skills, SMSC and British values. Themes covered include: transition into sixth form, study skills, expectations, independence, networking, online security, social media, becoming an adult, healthy relationships, respect, consent and preparing for my future.

CAREERS ADVICE & SUPPORT FOR ENTRY INTO HIGHER EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT

All career advice is tailored to the individual. The advice helps the students to bring together all their learning including academic pathways and the above non qualification provision focussing on maximising their individual progression to the next stage of education, employment or an apprenticeship and beyond. The 2 year careers advice includes:

• Guidance from tutors and Heads of Year all year round via the pastoral PSHE and Careers programme
• Individual carrier interview with advice and guidance through the admissions process for University, Apprenticeship and School Leaver Programme admissions by form tutors, the Careers & UCAS Advisers and Heads of Sixth Form.
• External presentations covering apprenticeships, higher education and employment
• Parent information evenings.
• UCAS support programme and interview preparation.
• Student Finance.
• All students visit the UCAS Higher Education and Careers Fair in Year 12 and many students also attend Open Day Events individually and in subject groups.
• Visiting speakers from a wide range of Universities, Industries and Apprenticeships including presentations and workshops by our successful RR6 Alumni.
• Widening participation in Higher Education.
• Students wishing to apply to Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Conservatoires and competitive universities, they will receive additional support to guide them through the specialist application process and provide guidance on college choices.  
• Students wishing to continue in further education with an increased focus on vocational skills, they visit FE providers and are given support to create effective application portfolios.
• Further guidance and support on results day.