16-19 study programme
The study programme encourages and supports growth towards becoming an independent learner, develops character, broader skills, attitudes and confidence, and supports progression on students’ chosen pathway post-18.
The Hanley Castle 16-19 study programme comprises:
- Year 11-12 Bridging modules
- 3 or 4 qualification subjects (with the option to take an Extended Project Qualification)
- Our IAG (information, advice and guidance) programme, (supported by our Career Pathway programme)
- Tutorial support, including academic reading, study skills, portfolio building, revision skills, exam practice, support with post-18 pathways (including UCAS applications)
- Work experience / work placements
- Independent study tasks (1 hour per week, per subject)
- Students who have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4 in maths and/or English continue to study the relevant subjects, with the intention of achieving at least a grade 4 in their GCSE resit.
- Hanley Honours, allowing students to give back to their community via Lead learners, Change your Mind mentoring, community outreach and support of a committee or society.
- Enrichment (extra-curricular sport etc)
This study programme and its tailored pathways have supported Sophie to read Medicine at Southampton University and Jamie to read Law at Oxford University. He is joined at Oxford by Georgia reading French and Portuguese. Over the last five years, successful applications from Hanley included: Oxford for Mathematics, History, Biological Sciences, Geography, Economics and MFL; Cambridge for Natural Sciences, Veterinary Science and Architecture and also students reading Law, Dentistry and Medicine. Others have used their BTECs to embark on primary teaching degrees or high profile apprenticeships.