A-Levels
Our A-Level Programmes is dedicated to encourage students to aspire, perform and excel.
We have created a vibrant and diverse community, where valuing others, including their beliefs and attitudes, is central to college life. We have a strong culture of respect and tolerance, where students are confident to be themselves.
Our teachers have high expectations of students as young adults, and we strive to ensure that all our students have a positive experience of learning at the College. Our teachers, as expert practitioners, continually seek to develop their practice and to equip learners with the skills they need to learn independently.
Our A-Level students have access to excellent resources, housed in the APEX (Aspirational Pathway to Excellence) building. Students benefit from their own common room, study space and library in addition to all the other college facilities.
Students will develop a variety of wider skills that will prepare them for Higher Education, Degree Apprenticeships and the world of work. We have a very strong tutorial and academic support provisio, and our wide-ranging enrichment and sports offer enables students to engage in extra-curricular activities and to benefit from a wide variety of educational visits and external speakers, giving students the chance to learn new skills, meet fellow students and become a valued member of our SHC community.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we ensure that students have a voice. We frequently seek students’ views on all aspects of study and learning as this helps us to improve professionally and ensures that all learners have the opportunity to achieve their potential.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS
As a part of our A-Level Programme, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits to help you thrive both academically, and as an individual. We will help you to achieve your qualifications and pick up extra knowledge along the way.
- Dedicated A-level building, the APEX Centre, with its own common room, study space and computer suite
- A Head of Year 1 and Head of Year 2 to support you in each year
- One-to-one support in making your university application
- Access to all SHC services – gyms (indoor and outdoor), coffee shops, City View Restaurant, hair & beauty Services, football pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts and more.
- First choice in being an SHC Ambassador – SHC ambassadors visit schools, conduct college tours and run workshops helping students to make informed choices for their future education.