For students to flourish during their sixth form study it is important that they are happy, safe and motivated within school. The pastoral care offered to students ensures that this is the case.
All students are a member of a tutor group of around 25 students. Their form tutor will meet with them every day and is their first point of contact for information sharing, answering queries and dealing with issues that may arise. Tutor group sessions take place daily throughout the year and are an important and compulsory part of your timetable. Here you will focus on a range of topics from healthy lifestyles, progression planning and developing an advanced level mindset.
Besides the sixth form tutors, the team also includes the Director of Post 16 Development and CEIAG, Pastoral Leader and the Sixth Form Administrator. The team monitors students’ welfare and progress and intervenes whenever issues occur. Monitoring takes place through academic performance, attendance and punctuality data and teacher feedback.
If intervention is required, students will often meet with the Pastoral and Learning Leader Year 12 & 13 and a plan or support be put in place. We value the support that parents play in their daughter’s education and we involve parents where appropriate. We also have the services of a school counsellor that can be used by sixth form students.
We also utilise the lower school team SEND team for students who have special educational needs and/or disabilities which may affect their learning. There is also a counselling service that provides emotional support. We will work together with you to ensure you have all the help you need to make your time studying with us a success.
Student Services
Your welfare is our priority and we will help you to overcome any obstacles to your success, achievements and progression. If you experience any difficulties coping with your college work, or feel that you could do better with some extra help, then we have a dedicated study support team to help you.
Student Services can help you with:
- Career decisions and higher education routes including UCAS applications
- Access to Career services
- Job vacancies and employment opportunities
- Managing your finances and advice on financial assistance
- Individual counselling if you have any personal difficulties
- Managing your independent study time and revision planning time
At Rainford High Sixth Form we are always here for you! We will get to know you personally and ensure that everyone helps, everyone matters and everyone succeeds.
Throughout your time with us, we will always support you in whatever way you want. Whether that is through comprehensive careers advice and guidance or via financial, learning or personal support.
Parents and carer’s matter to us too! So, if you have any questions or worries during your son or daughter’s time at Rainford High Sixth Form, be sure to get in touch, we are very happy to help.