Useful Documents and Links

HELPFUL LINKS

Here's a list of helpful links for sixth form leaders. Feel free to suggest others by emailing info@netsixthform.co.uk

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  • Useful newsletters 
  • Useful websites for sixth form leaders
  • PSHE and self-help websites
  • Awareness Days

USEFUL NEWSLETTERS

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USEFUL WEBSITES FOR SIXTH FRORM LEADERS

T Levels

ESFA funding/defunding & Census 

Managing your sixth form

  • Protect Student Choice - click here
  • JCQ collated exam results 2023 - click here
  • A Level results infographic 2023 - click here
  • A Level results 2023 gov press release - click here
  • 16 to 18 accountability measures 23-24 - click here
  • 16 to 19 tuition fund 2023 to 2024 - click here
  • 16 to 19 Bursary Fund guide 2023 to 2024 academic year - click here
  • Guide to post 16 qualifications landscape L3 and below from 2025 - click here
  • UCAS References - changes to format 2024 entry - click here
  • 16 to 19 study programmes: guidance 23-24 - click here
  • Statutory careers guidance (updated Jan 23) - click here
  • Pathway CTM - support with apprenticeships - click here
  • Work experience guidance in 16-19 study programme 23-24 - click here
  • Gatsby Benchmarks - click here
  • Ofsted Inspection Framework (Sept 2023) -click here

USEFUL WEBSITES FOR ADVISERS

Websites to support with employability 

Bursaries and Scholarships

UK & EU

UK

The Scholarships
Hub - scholarships, grants and bursaries for UK and EU undergraduate and
postgraduate students 

Wales

Accountancy

Architects

Electronics

  • Scholarship Scheme - UKESF offers scholarships to Electronics undergraduates at the partner universities

Geography

Medicine

  • RMBF Medical Student Hardship Fund - to help medical students in exceptional financial hardship as a result of sudden and unexpected factors outside their control
  • Academic Achievement Grant - for undergraduate medicine or nursing students who demonstrate outstanding academic success: lower incomes or who have overcome significant disadvantage are encouraged to apply

PSHE AND SELF-HELP WEBSITES 

Source: Some information below provided by Amy Winehouse Foundation who are worth looking at for your sixth form PSHE programme for their work on resilience, drug and alcohol addiction. 

Children and teenagers

  • Childline
    A free, 24 hour counselling service that allows young people to get help and advice on a wide range of topics. Their website allows you to talk to a counsellor online or post on their message boards.www.childline.org.uk       Call 0800 1111
  • Together for Short Lives
    A leading UK charity for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
    www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk
  • The Mix
    The UK’s leading support service for young people under 25, The Mix can help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.
    www.themix.org.uk
  • Samaritans
    Whatever you're going through, and any age, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.         Call 116 123 for free
    www.samaritans.org

Drugs

  • Amy Winehouse Foundation
    The Amy Winehouse Foundation works to prevent the effects of drug and alcohol misuse on young people. We also aim to support, inform and inspire vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to help them reach their full potential. www.amywinehousefoundation...
  • Action on Addiction
    Working with people affected by drug and alcohol problems, this charity works in the areas of research, prevention and treatment as well as providing education and family support services.
    www.actiononaddiction.org.uk
  • Addaction
    One of the UK’s leading drug, alcohol and mental health charities.
    www.addaction.org.uk
  • Al Anon
    Providing support to teenagers, families and anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.
    www.al-anonuk.org.uk
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    Groups that take place throughout the country, enabling people struggling with alcohol dependency and misuse to maintain sobriety through peer support.
    www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
  • Drugfam
    A charity offering professional support to families, friends and carers of young people who have developed problems with drugs.
    www.drugfam.co.uk
  • Narcotics Anonymous
    Membership is open to anyone with a drug problem seeking help, regardless of what drug or combination of drugs have been used, and irrespective of age, sex, religion, race, creed or class. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs.
    www.ukna.org
  • UK Smart Recovery
    Teaching rational, easy to learn and self-empowering skills to help participants abstain from any addictive behaviour and to develop a lifestyle that supports sustained recovery.
    www.smartrecovery.org.uk

Eating Disorders

  • Beat
    The leading UK-wide charity providing information, help and support for people battlng with anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
    www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

LGBTQI+ issues

  • Stonewall
    This charity works with organisations across the UK to bring equality to gay, lesbian and bisexual people at home, at school and at work.
    www.stonewall.org.uk
  • Mermaids
    Mermaids has evolved into one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events and residential weekends. https://mermaidsuk.org.uk

Mental Health

  • Mind
    Providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, as well as  campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
    www.mind.org.uk
  • Rethink Mental Illness
    Providing support and information to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, and helping them to recover a better quality of life.
    www.rethink.org
  • CALM
    A helpline for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
    www.thecalmzone.net0800 58 58 58

Domestic violence and victims of crime

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline
    Run in partnership by the charities Women’s Aid and Refuge, this free and confidential helpline offers support and advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    0808 2000 247 (Freephone)
  • Victim Support
    A UK charity offering support for victims of crime, their families and anyone who may have witnessed a crime.
    www.victimsupport.org.uk

Homeless

  • Centrepoint
    The UK’s leading charity for homeless young people, supporting 16-25 years olds with housing, learning, health and life skills.
    www.centrepoint.org.uk

Gender

  • Period Poverty: What Is It & How Can We Help?- details

Politics and Voting

  • Voting Counts Set up by a student to encourage young people to vote. Provides posters to promote voting and helpful links about elections near you. www.votingcounts.org.uk
AWARENESS DAYS AND EVENTS FOR POST 16 ASSEMBLIES AND TUTORIAL TIME

SELECTED BY NETSIXTHFORM FOR POST 16

See full tutorial scheme 2023-24 to adapt with resource links - click here

September

  • Youth Mental Health Day 
  • Recycling Week 

October

  • Breast cancer Awareness Month
  • Black History Month
  • Sexual Health Week

November

  • Guy Fawkes Night 
  • Stress Awareness day 
  • Talk Money Week 
  • Anti-bullying week opening with Odds Socks Day
  • Road Safety Week

December

  • Christmas

January

  • National Mentoring Month
  • 'Veganuary'
  • World Religion Day 
  • National Reading Day 
  • Holocaust Memorial Day 

February 

  • Time to talk day 
  • World Cancer day 
  • Children’s Mental Health Week 
  • National Apprenticeship Week
  • Student Volunteering Week 
  • Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 
  • Safer Internet Day 
  • Valentine's Day 
  • Random Acts of Kindness Day 
  • Eating Disorders Awareness Week
  • Boost your self esteem month

March

  • World Book Day 
  • Comic Relief 
  • National Careers Week 
  • Mother’s Day 

April

  • Stress Awareness Month

May

  • Mental Health Awareness Week
  • Walk to School Week

June

  • Loneliness Awareness Week
  • Healthy Eating Week & Diabetes Awareness Week
  • Father’s Day

July

  • Plastic Free July
  • Alcohol Awareness Week

LOOK UP AWARENESS DAYS (UK and International) - KEY DATES

Awareness days.com - click here


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