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
- Netsixthform - Head of Sixth Form Newsletter - sign up here
- University of Cambridge Teachers' Newsletter - Sign up here
- University of Oxford Teachers' Newsletter - sign up here
- Amazing Apprenticeships -click here
If you have any sign up suggestions email info@netsixthform.co.uk
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR SIXTH FRORM LEADERS
T Levels
- Registration for 24-25 delivery - guidance
- NCFE qualifications hub -click here
- Pearson support material - click here
- List of schools and colleges providing T Levels -click here
- Occupational maps about each T level - click here
- T Level Overviews - click here
- Free support from ETF -click here
- Health - free nursing downloads from clinical pocket reference - click here
ESFA funding/defunding & Census
- List of BTECs being funded and defunded as of May 23 - click here
- 16-19 funding information 23/24 - click here
- Complete the school census 2023/24 - click here
- Comparing overseas qualifications to UK (now called ENIC)- click here
- DfE funding rates and updates - click here
- How the census works – click here
- Funding rates and formula – click here
- Census Technical guide – click here
- Qualification Numbers (QN) – click here
- 40 hours funding – click here
- Advanced maths premium – click here
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
- UCAS References - changes to format 2024 entry - click here
- www.ucas.com/advisers - Very helpful adviser site
- www.gov.uk/browse/education - UK government information about HE
- www.ref.ac.uk - Research assessment results
- www.universitiesuk.ac.uk - Body representing UK universities
- Advancing Access - supports progression to the 24 RG universities
- The Guardian - University Guide - Rankings and search
Websites to support with employability
- www.educationandemployers.org - free support (talks and online) for the state sector
- www.workingoptions.org.uk - free support (talks and online) for schools and colleges
- www.amazingapprenticeships.com - free apprenticeship resources and support for talks plus information for parents
- www.speakersforschools... - free virtual work experience for students in state schools - requires schools to sign up
- Pathway CTM - support with apprenticeships - click here
Bursaries and Scholarships
UK & EU
- The Leatherseller's Company Educational Awards supports students from the UK, in financial need facing barrier
UK
The Scholarships
Hub - scholarships, grants and bursaries for UK and EU undergraduate and
postgraduate students
Wales
- NHS Wales Bursary Scheme – degree students must commit to work in Wales for two post qualification
- Main Scholarship - must study 66% (or 80 credits a year) of their degree course through the
Accountancy
- ICAS Foundation Programme - for current students or those planning to study an accountancy or finance related degree
Architects
- RIBA Part 1 and 2 Bursaries - for architects facing financial hardship
Electronics
- Scholarship Scheme - UKESF offers scholarships to Electronics undergraduates at the partner universities
Geography
- Fieldwork apprenticeships - opportunities for undergraduate geography students to participate in a fieldwork project
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