Pastoral and Study Support

One of the benefits of study at EPC Sixth Form is that we already know the majority of our pupils on arrival to Sixth Form. We work closely with subject teachers and leaders and with our Year 11 Pastoral Team to ensure a smooth transition in to Key Stage 5.

Where pupils have previously studied elsewhere, we ensure we meet with families prior to joining the Sixth Form and understand as much about the student as possible.

Our pastoral structure supports both the academic and social development of our pupils. Our form tutors are experienced KS5 teachers and fully understand the challenges pupils may face in KS5. They are supported by our Key Stage 5 Careers and Progression Manager who supports pupils to ensure they are making good progress on their courses, are doing the right super and extra-curricular activities for their chosen careers and that they are making the right choices about further study. Our Head of Learning and KS5 careers and progression manager also support students’ emotional health and wellbeing and seek opportunities to provide further support, where necessary.

The initial focus of pastoral support in year 12 is to help settle students and support them with managing the workload and expectations of life as a sixth former, with later sessions providing more and more of the crucial advice and guidance needed for them to make good decisions about their futures. In year 13 students are tutored in subject specific form groups, allowing additional support for UCAS applications and support for their final exams.