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Most of our students undertake three A Levels, as well as a super-curriculum subject, which encourages them to extend their horizons and equips them for life at university and beyond. Several subjects at Dame Allan’s are specific to A Level, including psychology, business and politics.
We always recommend that students study the subjects they love and have strengths in at Sixth Form, as this will further their love of learning, give them confidence and the best possible chances to gain the higher education place of their choice.
Additional opportunities, such as sport, our vibrant co-curricular programme, enrichment lessons and our weekly community service volunteering programme ensure a balanced approach to learning, embedding confidence and life skills alongside academic success.
We want our Sixth Form students to think outside of the classroom, gain practical life skills, and to be a force for good in our local community. This is supported by our Enrichment and Community Volunteering programmes.
Enrichment is one hour a week and covers a range of topics including planning for the future, safe driving, cancer screening and awareness, LGBT awareness, crime and violence reduction, healthy cooking on a budget, the labour market skills gap, risk taking, interview skills, first aid, tax, assessment centres, budgeting and many more.
Some students also opt to take community service instead of games. This is a chance for students to give back to their community by volunteering. The school has a range of partners that we work with including care homes, primary schools and others, but students are welcome to organise their own community service placements.
Dame Allan’s from the Early Years, becoming more tailored as young people progress through the Schools. In Sixth Form, our dedicated careers team support each pupil to achieve their higher education and career goals, via:
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Alongside a broad and ambitious choice of A Level subjects, pupils benefit from our super-curricular programme, leadership opportunities, volunteering, enrichment and tailored UCAS and careers guidance. Small tutor groups, specialist teachers and strong pastoral care ensure every individual is known, supported and challenged to aim high.