Support & Guidance

Our teaching staff and pastoral team work hard to ensure that students are able to achieve their full potential. Our constant attention to the welfare and progress of our students means we will:

communicate relevant information regarding student wellbeing and academic progress to parents and carers
build positive relationships based on mutual respect, clear boundaries and a keen sense of personal responsibility
provide effective university and careers guidance through the dedicated tutorial programme, supplementary meetings and extra-curricular events
be welcoming, approachable and encourage all students to make the most of extra-curricular opportunities on offer

Form Tutors:

Each student will be allocated a Form Tutor who will take their weekly tutorial session. This session will focus on personal organisation, study skills, goal setting and support with planning their next career steps. Tutors will also focus on each students’ academic performance and attitude to learning whilst supporting high standards through monitoring and discussing current performance and implementing intervention strategies. These members of staff are the first point of contact for parents and staff and students wishing to discuss progress, behaviour or achievement.

One-to-One Support:

Students consistently speak well of the guidance they get from their tutors. One of the benefits of a smaller school setting for Sixth Form is that we can offer bespoke advice and a personal touch when it comes to the key issues of attaining the best possible grades and making those crucial applications for university, apprenticeships and employment

Our experienced team of tutors use an in-house referral system to keep track of student deadlines, attitudes and progress across all subjects. They regularly meet with students to discuss feedback from subject teachers and ensure that parents/carers are fully informed of matters arising in school.

Financial Support:

We recognise that some students may be concerned about the cost of studying subjects beyond GCSE. The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to help students overcome specific barriers to participation so they can remain in education. This funding can be directed to buy resources that support students in their studies.

We offer two types of bursaries:

Discretionary Bursary: Provided by educational institutions to support students based on their individual needs.
Bursary for Defined Vulnerable Groups: Specifically aimed at supporting students in vulnerable circumstances.

Students must submit an online application, after which the Sixth Form Office will process the form and ensure the appropriate funds are distributed.

Funding may be used to cover transport costs, purchase equipment and attend open days. Should parents or carers need any support in applying for bursary, they should contact Katie Hart at k.hart@pudseygrammar.co.uk

Support & Guidance

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