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Student Information

Welcome to the HBHS Sixth Form! We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where every student can reach their full potential. Whilst academic achievement is a priority, students should take ownership of their learning and pathways and take part within our school community life. Our ethos encourages enthusiasm, positivity, and hard work.

The 6^th Form Team consists of:

Director of Post 16 and Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Mrs Wrigley
Deputy Director of Post 16: Mrs Leone
Year Managers: Mrs Blagden and Mrs Armstrong
Year 12/13 dedicated 6^th Form Mentors

Applying to HBHS Sixth Form

Course Information: Full details are available in the Course Guide menu.
Applications: All applications are made online via Kent Choices.
Deadline: On-time applicants must apply through Kent Choices.
Further Guidance: Please refer to our How to Apply section for step-by-step instructions.
Year 12 Enrolment takes place on the 13^th August - Please visit our Enrolment Page for full details and instructions nearer the time.

Learning Agreement & Expectations

At the start of Year 12 all students sign a 6th Form Learning Agreement & Contract which details their roles and responsibility within the 6th form. An example is detailed below:

Aiming to work towards a Student’s Target and Aspirational Grades
Minimum attendance expectations of 96%
Confirming a student will always wear their ID Badge and Lanyard when on the school site or on a trip
No extreme hairstyles or colours e.g. those that do not fall within a natural range
The dress code is to retain modesty and be appropriate e.g. no extremely ripped jeans, cropped tops or hot pants
The dress code on a Friday and for any trips or visits is formal attire appropriate for an office - No jeans or trainers. Full Dress Code

Students normally study 3 subjects at Level 3 and it is important that you use organise your time. Your non-contact time is a private study lesson, and you will be expected to work in the study area or in a quiet area of the school. Students who use their time effectively are the most successful in their outcomes.

Academic & Pastoral Support

Students attend AM mentor time (If they have a lesson period one) and this allows time with their mentor who will be on their Post 18 journey with them. A mentor will help support a student academically.

Students receive regular progress reports to enable them and their family to monitor their progress against their minimum expected grades using the Advanced Learner Performance System (ALPS).

Additionally, the Year Managers will provide academic and pastoral support.

The 6^th Form Team aim to provide individual and group care for all students, whether that is academic or emotional wellbeing support. Students have access to all elements of wellbeing support to ensure they feel safe and supported: Our CASS Team - Wellbeing and Student Support - Herne Bay High School. All students are in a house which forms part of the larger school community.

Careers Support

We provide substantial careers support throughout 6^th Form, in the form of work experience, CV writing, Interview Work Shops, Careers and University Fairs, Industry sector talks.

We are partner schools of the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. We also work very closely with the University of Creative Arts. Our partner colleges are St Hughes at Oxford and Queens College at Cambridge.

Additionally, we partner with Unifrog, an online platform offering impartial guidance on post-school options, including: