Your Guide to the Sixth Form 2018/19

Studying in the Sixth Form is the pinnacle of your academic career at Reading Blue Coat. It is an opportunity to focus on those subjects for which you hold a real passion, and to immerse yourself in their complexities. You will develop a whole new working relationship with your teachers, as they increase their expectations of you, along with their trust in you. With these fantastic opportunities come increased responsibilities. There is a far greater emphasis on independent study, enabling you to develop invaluable skills for higher education and later life. You will be challenged, academically, during your time in the Sixth Form. Subjects will become more complex, the workload will be greater and you will be expected to rise to this challenge. However, you will not be on your own; your teachers, tutors and the whole Sixth Form team will be there to give you the support that you need to achieve personal excellence. It is a time for you to find your academic niche, to become the person you want to be, before embarking on a successful career at university – or alternative training choices – and beyond. Academic approach