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Independent Study

At Corsham6th we pride ourselves in developing independent, self-starting and well informed students. Much of the pastoral programme and teaching is based around students managing their time effectively to stay healthy and positive.

We use a combination of strategies including the VESPA mindset and also PiXL Post-16 Independence. Our Core and tutorial Programme place a great emphasis on what makes an excellent independent learner. This includes strategies and approaches for students to adopt.


We follow the VESPA mindset model during tutor time.

Vision

Effort

Systems

Practice

Attitudes

Further information at https://www.vespamindset.com/

Our purpose built Sixth Form Centre is open from 7.30am until 6pm and provides students with a high quality learning and research space, equipped with a suite of laptops.

Teachers reward students for their independent study through our C6th Independence rewards scheme. See examples below:

C6th 3 points

Attending revision sessions

Attending Common Room after school to complete work

Evidence of Working in a group/pair to test knowledge and understanding

Silent/independent study – tutor time

Creating Revision resources

One-to-one discussions with subject teacher

Evidence of ‘Futures’ research and planning

Clear evidence of preparation for EPQ supervisions.

C6th 9 points

Handing in extra work for marking

Evidence of deeper learning – e.g. annotated articles from journals/periodicals/literature

Writing exam questions under timed conditions

Using past exam questions and planning answers

Marking own work to a mark scheme

Evidence of mentoring another student in school

Establishing work experience opportunity

Metacognition