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All 16 to 19 study programmes should be designed to provide students with a structured and challenging learning programme that supports their personal and academic development and progression so that students leave us ready to go out into the next exciting stage of their lives. Study programmes should be individually tailored but will typically combine the elements below:

  1. Substantial qualifications that stretch students and prepare them for education at the next level or for employment. At Weavers Academy this is delivered through a combination of A levels and other level three qualifications
  2. English and maths where students have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4
  3. Work experience to give students the opportunity to develop their career choices and to apply their skills in real working conditions. We aim to provide all students with 2 weeks of work experience throughout their academic study.
  4. Other non-qualification activity to develop students’ character, broader skills, attitudes and confidence, and to support progression, Our PSHE and tutorial programme has been designed to support students development and preparations for life after sixth form.

To meet the 16-19 Programme of Study, all students are expected to study a minimum of 3 A levels or other Level 3 qualifications. Study programmes are designed to be full-time with a minimum of 540 planned hours per academic year. Please see below for the allocation of those planned academic hours.

 

  Planned hours: Qualification hours Planned hours: Non-qualification hours

Level 3 subject 1

175  
Level 3 subject 2 175  
Level 3 subject 3 175  
Enrichment subject 116  
Ethics   39
PE   78
PSHE, Preparation for HE and Tutorial   89
Work experience   60
Total 641 266

 

We are pleased to share with you our curriculum offer.

Please download our prospectus below to find out full details about the courses we offer:

A Level Courses

Our courses

  • Art, Craft and Design
  • Art and Design: Graphic Communication
  • Art and Design: Textiles
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English Language and Literature
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish

Vocational / Applied Courses

Our courses

  • Business Studies (BTEC Level 3)
  • Health and Social Care (Pearson AAQ)
  • Medical Science (WJEC AAQ)
  • Music and Music Technology (RSL Subsidiary Diploma)
  • Performance (Acting) (BTEC Level 3)
  • Sport (BTEC Level 3)

Enrichment & Additional Options

  • GCSE Maths Resit
  • GCSE English Resit
  • Arts Award (Gold)
  • EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)
  • Further Mathematics (AS-Level)
  • Maths Studies (AQA Certificate)
  • Sports Leadership (Level 3)
  • Student Leadership (SSAT Accreditation)

Benefits to Weavers Sixth Form College Students

  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Relaxed dress code 
  • Specialist Sixth Form facilities including our student-run Pride Cafe
  • Quiet study zones
  • Free laptop for eligible students
  • Bursary scheme (extra money and support for those who need it)
  • On-site, full time, qualified Careers Advisor who offers dedicated expert UCAS support for applications to university
  • Targeted mentoring for Russell Group university applicants
  • Work experience
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Driving theory test preparation
  • Travel cards for university visits for eligible students