Unit Sixth Form Provision

Corby Business Academy

 

Provision

The Sixth Form Unit Provision will deliver a high quality, personalised and innovative curriculum­­­­ ­­­­that is aspirational in the attainment of all students.  There will be a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters independence, develops confidence and instils resilience in all students.  Educational experiences will also celebrate individuality­­­ and provide opportunities to embed functional skills for lifelong learning.

 

Aims

• extend functional skills in English, Maths and ICT
• extend life skills
• promote independence
• develop employability skills
• develop community inclusion
• prepare for transition

 

Accreditation

Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Functional Skills:

English and Maths

NOCN Entry Level Certificate:

Using Employability Skills

 

Dress

At Corby Business Academy we believe a smart appearance is very important.

Students in the Sixth Form are to wear smart business wear during the school day.

Students will continue to wear the Academy PE Kit in their Active lessons.

Bursary

Students in the Sixth Form can apply for a bursary. The discretionary Post-16 Bursary is funding which is allocated to those students who meet the eligibility criteria to alleviate barriers to their education.  The bursary fund is used to provide support with transport costs and business wear.  

Full details and how to apply can be found on the school’s website:

 Corby Business Academy - Sixth Form Bursary

 

Transport

Students in the Sixth Form can apply for SEN transport through the NCC website. 

Applications must be completed by the third Friday in May each academic year. 

 

Curriculum

The Sixth Form curriculum builds on previous learning in life and functional skills so that each student becomes more prepared for the transition into adulthood, as well as developing employability skills and promoting independence.  Students will follow a highly differentiated personal pathway and develop a healthy, safer lifestyle.  Social skills and a focus on real world application, including community visits, use of money and safe travel are embedded across the curriculum.

 

The curriculum is enriched by a range of creative and physical educational activities and opportunities, including the Young Enterprise Team Programme.

 

To help prepare students for life beyond school, they can undertake work experience and volunteer in the local community as well as participate in talks and tours of local colleges and post 18 provisions.

 

Note: Entry Level accreditation in Life Skills is based on knowledge and Functional Skills accreditation is based on applying skills. 

 

Destinations

Students will leave us at the end of Year 13 to various destinations including:

 

• Moulton College, Moulton
• New College, Stamford
• Creating Tomorrow College, Little Irchester
• Sense, Kettering
• Teamwork Trust, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough
• The Shop, Kettering

 

Contacts

	Unit Manager	Mrs Claire Robinson
	Email	claire.robinson@corbybusinessacademy.org
	Telephone	01536 303120
	Sixth Form Lead Teacher	Miss Nikki Clark
	Email	nikki.clark@corbybusinessacademy.org
	Telephone	01536 303120