Making the transition from GCSE to A-Level
We understand that the leap from GCSE to A-Level can be challenging for students, so we start the transition support in the Autumn term of Year 11. Our Open Evening gives students and parents a chance to meet the subject teachers and explore the courses on offer here. We also have our pastoral team and alumni students in attendance to provide information about enrichment opportunities within the Sixth Form and share their experiences. We have a fantastic relationship with our Connexions team and local universities, who also attend to provide further information, advice and guidance. Following the Open Evening, all Year 11 students receive a 1:1 meeting with a member of the Sixth Form or Senior Leadership Team to discuss their post 16 plans. Here staff will support students with making subject choices that both play to their academic strengths and their personal or career interests. We continue to support students with their decisions through offering subject taster days and workshops with current Sixth Form students throughout the year. Initial subject choices are made through the application form in March. Students are invited into school following their GCSE exams for a Transition Day, where they take part in a range of workshops aimed at preparing them for the September start. Here students will be given information on accessing ‘Bridging Work’ - small modules that will begin to bridge the gap between GCSEE and A-Level study. Students wishing to transfer to George Stephenson Sixth Form are most welcome to attend our Open Evening and are invited to make an application during January and February. For all students, the general post-16 entry requirements apply.
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