Our purpose at Beechen Cliff is to develop aspiration, confidence and independence.
After two years in Sixth Form, we want students to be able to thrive as well-rounded individuals who can make a positive contribution to society. The opportunities we offer to students to develop themselves academically, personally and socially are unrivalled and Sixth Formers quickly feel part of the school, regardless of where they study in Year 11.
We believe our balanced curriculum is unique; we look forward to sharing it with you.
Year 12 Parents’ Information Morning
The presentation from the Year 12 Parents’ Information Morning is available to view here.
All key information about all aspects of life at Beechen Cliff Sixth Form, including A Level Subject Overviews, can be found the Sixth Form Handbook. Key information includes:
- Important Contact Details
- Absence
- Dress Code
- Reporting Procedure
- The Super Curriculum
- EPQ
- Future Horizons
- Oxbridge Programme
- Exams Information
- Changing a Subject Procedure
- Dropping a Subject Procedure
- Subject Overviews
16 to 19 Bursary Fund
Students who were entitled to Free School Meals or Pupil Premium in Year 11 are strongly advised to apply for a 16 to 19 Bursary.
The 16 to 19 Bursary is also available to students who are considered to be from a low-income family and/or who need assistance with the costs associated with studying.
You will need to provide electronic versions of your proof of income and/or benefits, i.e. photos or scanned copies.
All applications will be reviewed by the Head of Sixth Form who will then contact you directly to let you know whether your son/daughter is eligible to receive a Bursary Fund.
For more detailed guidance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-for-young-people-16-to-19-bursary-fund-guide or email HeadofSixth@beechencliff.org.uk.
Details of how to apply for the 16-19 Bursary will be available in due course.
The Bursary Policy (below) contains information on how the Bursary Fund can be used. Please read this in full before making any claims.
Department of Education Funding for English and Maths
We have been allocated additional funding to support our students in the Sixth Form who are retaking their English or Mathematics GCSE exams in order to improve their grades to a 4 or above.
We provide 2 hours of weekly tuition from our English and Maths teachers for these students on top of their A Level or Level 3 timetable and support in the lead up to the public examinations in November 2021 and Summer 2022.
The Sixth Form Careers Programme – Future Horizons
In the Sixth Form, our careers programme is called Future Horizons. Information will be posted here at appropriate times.
Head of Sixth Form: Miss Kim Mather (HeadofSixth@beechencliff.org.uk)
Deputy Head of Sixth Form: Ms Polly Netto (pnetto@beechencliff.org.uk)
PA to Head of Sixth Form: Mrs Marina Watts (mgeorgiadi@beechencliff.org.uk)
Year 12 Pastoral Manager: Mrs Lyn Price (lprice@beechencliff.org.uk)
Year 13 Pastoral Manager: Mrs Marina Watts (mgeorgiadi@beechencliff.org.uk)
Sixth Form Attendance Officer: Mrs Allison Jones (sixthattendance@beechencliff.org.uk) Tel: 01225 485221
Sixth Form Admissions Officer: Mrs Jen Hulett (sixthformadmissions@beechencliff.org.uk)
Head of Careers: Mrs Emma Pascoe (careers@beechencliff.org.uk)
Exams Officer: Mrs Jenny Cotterill (exams@beechencliff.org.uk)