A comprehensive series of lessons cover a range of topics such as study skills, first aid, gambling, sexism and misogyny, internet safety, danger of carrying weapons, mental health and wellbeing, dementia and FGM.

In line with our school ethos, students also attend regular general Religious Studies lessons where they have opportunities to explore moral and ethical issues such as euthanasia and crime and punishment. They also look at things that religious people take part in across different religions such as pilgrimage and festivals.

Students have the chance to explore a topic in depth and develop the skills needed to write an extended project based piece. This is offered to all students.

Students benefit from time as a group with their form tutors each morning where they complete a range of activities including careers guidance, wider academic reading, tutor review meetings and prayer.

The Arts Leaders Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. Students will research the world of the arts and take individual responsibility for leading an arts project.

The Sports Leader Award inspires young people to lead groups in safe sporting and recreational activity, encouraging responsibility for others, developing organisational and communication skills and instilling confidence in people for whom leading groups in sporting activities is a new experience.

Head Student and Deputy Head Students apply, interview and then campaign in the Spring Term of Year 12. The team are elected as a result of a whole school vote giving students experience of democracy and an election process. A range of roles and responsibilities allow every student to demonstrate leadership and develop the skills necessary for the workplace or further study.

Welcome Ministry is a unique role where Sixth Form students can take on the responsibility of welcoming and ensuring the safety of students coming into the school in the mornings. Academically able Sixth Form students may also be offered the opportunity to become Subject Mentors where they will work with GCSE students to provide additional subject coaching and intervention.

A bespoke programme of Careers, Education and Guidance is provided for our students, offering a range of experiences designed to prepare them for their options once they leave us.