Curriculum
The curriculum at Kimberley Sixth Form College fosters a scholarly culture in which challenge is embraced, high expectations are the norm, and students from all backgrounds are encouraged to work hard, show commitment and develop a genuine enjoyment of learning. Through academically rigorous study, students build the knowledge, skills and resilience needed to secure places on highly competitive degree courses, progress to prestigious universities, pursue alternative high-quality pathways, and succeed in future employment.
Overview
We aim to develop academically resilient, intellectually curious and socially responsible young adults who are equipped to thrive in higher education, the workplace and wider life, while making a positive contribution to society.
The curriculum is centred on a broad range of academically demanding A-Levels, complemented by an extensive programme of enrichment, extracurricular activities and elective opportunities. High-quality careers education and meaningful work-related experiences are woven throughout the curriculum, ensuring students are well prepared for their next steps and future aspirations.
Students take three A- Level subjects (unless taking Further Mathematics at A Level where they take four A- Level subjects).
PSHCE
Students at Kimberley Sixth Form College follow an age-appropriate PSHCE programme.
This has been designed to meet the needs of learners in the 16-18 age range.
The programme is reviewed frequently, updated to reflect national and local needs and priorities and is reviewed by students and staff to include content that is important to our learners.
PSHCE curriculum is designed to follows the needs of learners as they progress through sixth form studies and includes guest speakers and support form external partners.
Electives
These are short six week courses that run on a carousel throughout the year.
Students select each elective based upon the concept of Hearts and Minds.
Hearts are electives that are centred around wellbeing, health, recreation, fitness and our place within a community.
Minds are electives that challenge our views, give great understanding of how our world works and our place within it.
The elective programme offers a broad choice of activities where students can actively participate and includes recreational sports, community/voluntary work, performing arts engagement, college clubs and societies.