“I chose Rainhill Sixth Form for my A-Level studies as I felt it gave me the support and opportunities that I needed to reach my future career path and goals. Within my Theatre Studies course I have gone on numerous theatre trips with access to both tours of the theatre as well as the chance to watch live performances. I have also been given chances to watch recorded pieces of theatre to help add to my knowledge of performance skills as well as professional practitioners. As well as supplying me with opportunities to see theatre another reason that Rainhill Sixth was the correct place for me to study Theatre Studies is the guidance and support I receive from my teachers. They take time and effort to make sure I was always up to date with my applications for higher education as well as having one to one chats about how I could prepare myself further and help me progress into my desired career pathway. By having this support around me throughout my two years I always felt comfortable knowing that my teachers had my best interests at heart.”
Stasia Sharples RHS 2018 -2020
University of Salford to study Theatre and Performance Practice.
Support and guidance is a real strength of Rainhill Sixth. Our experienced RH6 team of support staff and tutors make sure that students are kept up-to-date with opportunities and that support is available when needed. In addition, our designated Sixth Form Manager is always available to students. Our specialist team of tutors are the key link person to each one of our students, providing support on a daily basis in all aspects of college life through academic monitoring, personal development and advice on careers, progression to university, apprenticeships and employment. Tutors are also the key link between parents and Rainhill Sixth, regular progress reviews are with them as well as subject teachers.
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported in their learning, including in the sixth form. These pupils are well represented in the sixth form.” – OFSTED
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Study support is available to any student who feels it will help them. That could include:
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Additional learning needsOur specialist team can support a wide and varied range of needs including ASD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, disability and medical conditions including visual, auditory or physical needs. If you would like to discuss any need in more detail, please get in touch and you can speak in confidence to our SENCO. |
A bursary scheme is available for those experiencing financial difficulty at any point in their time with us to help meet the associated costs of learning.
- Transport to school and interviews
- Books and learning materials
- Educational trips and visits
- College meals
- Specialist clothing and equipment
- Membership of professional associations and clubs.
CAREERS SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
“There are opportunities for sixth-form students and pupils to engage in several leadership activities” – OFSTED FEBRUARY 2020
We pride ourselves on helping our students plan for their future. This is an important part of what we do at Rainhill Sixth. University, apprenticeships or employment we will help guide you through those important decisions in your time with us. In addition to your subjects you will spend time with your tutor working on an up-to-date and bespoke PSHCE programme, Super Curriculum enrichment programme and work experience. Many of our visiting speakers are based in the growth sectors identified by the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
DID YOU KNOW…
The local economy is changing and developing rapidly. We work closely with the Chamber of Commerce, the St. Helens Ambassadors scheme and the Liverpool City Region based Careers Connect service to ensure that all of our students gain relevant information, skills, experiences and confidence to take advantage of new opportunities and the jobs of the future.
The following growth sectors have been identified by the Liverpool City Region LEP:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Financial and professional services
- Low carbon technologies
- Creative and digital
- Life sciences and health
- The Superport
- Visitor economy
WORK EXPERIENCE
All our students are expected to complete work experience to develop transferable skills and gain real life experience in their preferred field. We have a dedicated week for this in the calendar. Significant help and support is given to gain high-quality placements by our learning mentor and employers make regular contributions to our PSHCE programme in addition to a number of trips and visits to careers fairs and enterprise schemes to help support students’ decision-making for their future.
FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION
Progression evenings for students, coupled with multiple visits to colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers, UCAS events and field expert talks for students and parents ensure students are well supported at every step.