All students should be attending SGS Sixth regularly, should you need to report an absence you can do so here. Students or Parents/Carers are required to report all absences be it authorised or unauthorised to SGS Sixth for safeguarding purposes. SGS Sixth report an Absence All students should be attending SGS Sixth regularly, should you need to report an absence you can do so here. Students or Parents/Carers are required to report all absences be it authorised or unauthorised to SGS Sixth for safeguarding purposes. What if I have more questions? SGS Sixth Form are here to answer all your questions. If you would like to find out more please Contact us or visit our Meet The Team section. Reporting an early leave If you are attending college and need to leave early for any reason, please contact your tutor and teacher in the first instance. Absence information for SGS Sixth All students are required to have high levels of attendance. If you have poor attendance this will be investigated. We do, however, understand that occasionally students do need to be absent from college. On these occasions it is important that you let us know the reason for the absence and that you contact your teachers to complete the work you missed before the next lesson. Students or Parents/Carers are required to report all absences be it authorised or unauthorised to SGS Sixth for safeguarding purposes. Absences should be reported each day, preferably before 9am or in advance if the absence is known about. If you are receiving a college bursary, you should be aware that an absence regardless of if authorised or unauthorised could have an effect on future upcoming payments. What is an authorised absence? It is important that you contact us as soon as possible if you are going to be absent from college. Examples of an authorised absence is when you have told us you are unwell, have a funeral to attend, need to attend a university open day, have an orthodontist, doctor's or hospital appointment or have a driving or theory test booked. Whilst we encourage appointments to be booked outside of college time as much as possible, we recognise that this is sometimes difficult. Students are required to fill in the authorised absence form, provide evidence of the absence and make sure they make arrangements to catch up with their work. kk What is a unauthorised absence? Absences will be classed as unauthorised in the following circumstances: Missing college for a holiday, birthday or to visit / look after family. Students still need to let us know about these absences so that we know where you are. Students may use a free period if this is not possible. An Unauthorised Absence Form must still be completed.

Applying for SGS Sixth Form couldn't be easier, with applications welcome throughout the year. Simply click the apply button viewable on any of our subjects pages. Alternatively, contact us directly and we'd be happy to help. SGS Sixth View Your Basket Applying for SGS Sixth Form couldn't be easier, with applications welcome throughout the year. Simply click the apply button viewable on any of our Subjects pages and view your basket here. Alternatively, you can find other ways to apply on our Apply page.

The SGS Sixth Form believes that all individuals, regardless of restriction or ability, should be able to have equal access to digital information. It is our goal to continuously innovate and we are committed to making our website available to everyone. SGS Sixth Accessibility Statement South Gloucestershire and Stroud College and Sixth Form believes that all individuals, regardless of restriction or ability, should be able to have equal access to digital information. It is our goal to continuously innovate and we are committed to making our website available to everyone. Introduction We at SGS College and SGS Sixth are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We continuously strive to improve our website's accessibility, adhering to web accessibility standards and guidelines. This accessibility statement outlines our efforts to make www.sixth.sgscol.ac.uk more user-friendly for all visitors. Feedback We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of www.sixth.sgscol.ac.uk . If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. You can contact us by: Email: info@sgscol.ac.uk Phone: 0800 0567 253 Assistive Technology Compatibility Our website is designed to work well with common assistive technologies, including: Screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover) Screen magnifiers Speech recognition software Third-Party Content Some content on our website may come from third-party sources. While we strive to ensure their accessibility, we do not have full control over their accessibility features. Alternative Access If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us using the provided contact information, and we will work to accommodate your request. Conformance Status We are dedicated to ensuring our website complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. We periodically review our website to evaluate and improve accessibility. Currently our website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliance elements used within the site. We are working towards achieving AA status and will be publishing our 'Road Map' shortly. Accessibility Features To enhance accessibility, we have implemented the following features: Alternative Text: We provide alternative text for the majority of our images (with 100% of our images having this feature by late January 2024), enabling screen readers and text-to-speech software to describe visual content to users. Keyboard Navigation: You can navigate our website using just a keyboard, making it easier for users who cannot use a mouse. Colour Contrast: We have partially ensured adequate colour contrast to improve readability for users with visual impairments. See ‘Road Map’ for further details. Text Resizing: You can adjust the text size on our website to suit your preferences. Ongoing Improvements We are committed to ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. Regular accessibility audits, testing, and user feedback help guide these improvements. Accessibility Statement Updates We will review and update this accessibility statement periodically to reflect our ongoing commitment to inclusivity.

Here you can access various revision resources to help you study independently. The resources here are updated regularly, should you have any questions simply get in touch with the Team. SGS Sixth Revision Resources Here you can access various revision resources to help you study in dependently. Kaboodle Log-in page Science subjects use Kaboodle for online textbooks. Once set-up by the teacher, you can access your kaboodle textbook on the following link: Kerboodle - Sign In Links to the exam boards You can access past papers and the specifications for your subjects by visiting the exam board websites: AQA - https://www.aqa.org.uk/ Edexcel - https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html OCR - https://ocr.org.uk/ Eduqas - https://www.eduqas.co.uk/ Library Plus Existing learners can access the library catalogue at the following link: LibraryPlus - Home (sharepoint.com) Illuminate Log-in The Psychology department have access to the electronic copy of the textbook. Once set-up by the teacher, you can log-in using the following link: Login Screen (illuminate.digital)

Do you enjoy learning about the past? Would you like to learn about history in greater depth and detail than you have previously? Do you enjoy writing essays at length and developing critical analysis and evaluation skills? Are you interested about how events in the past influence the present? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes,’ then A Level History is the subject for you! History is the study of the past. You will explore key themes and concepts of change, continuity, cause, consequence, and significance about how society has developed over the period of one hundred years as well as investigating events in detail over a shorter timeframe. You will learn how to analyse primary sources written at the time of events and to evaluate how strong an argument put across by an historian is. The subject develops key writing skills including how to put across an argument and back this up with evidence. The History A Level is taken across two years and is sat on the AQA exam board. At the end of the first year, you will sit the AS exams which test knowledge on what you have learnt from that year. You will then go onto to sit the full A Level in the second year which covers content from both years. You will also complete a 4,500-word Non-Examined Assessment (Coursework) which is worth 20% of your overall grade. A Level History add to basket Awarding Body Hours Per Week UCAS Points Pass Rates Campus Level AQA 4.5 A* = 56 100% Filton 3 If you are looking to study A-Levels please apply for up to three subjects. Simply add each course to your basket or visit our Apply section . Apply now for 2025/2026, simply add the course to your basket to start the enrolment process. Summary Do you enjoy learning about the past? Would you like to learn about history in greater depth and detail than you have previously? Do you enjoy writing essays at length and developing critical analysis and evaluation skills? Are you interested about how events in the past influence the present? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes,’ then A Level History is the subject for you! History is the study of the past. You will explore key themes and concepts of change, continuity, cause, consequence, and significance about how society has developed over the period of one hundred years as well as investigating events in detail over a shorter timeframe. You will learn how to analyse primary sources written at the time of events and to evaluate how strong an argument put across by an historian is. The subject develops key writing skills including how to put across an argument and back this up with evidence. The History A Level is taken across two years and is sat on the AQA exam board. At the end of the first year, you will sit the AS exams which test knowledge on what you have learnt from that year. You will then go onto to sit the full A Level in the second year which covers content from both years. You will also complete a 4,500-word Non-Examined Assessment (Coursework) which is worth 20% of your overall grade. Entry Requirements A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including GCSE Maths. A grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature, or a grade 5 in GCSE History (if taken). Course Content Over the two years you will study a breadth study that focuses on British history called: The Tudors, 1485 – 1603, and a depth study that focuses on non-British history called Democracy and Nazism, Germany 1918 – 1945. You will also complete an historical investigation on the Development of Black Civil Rights in the United States 1863-1968 for the NEA. Year 1 1. The Tudors – Part one: Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England, 1485 – 1547: In this unit you will look at how Henry VII came to power, how he developed the powers of the monarchy and what changes he made to local and national government and policies. You will also look at the development of his foreign policy and how the economy and society developed during his reign. You will then go on to look at Henry VIII’s reign and the development of his government is response to the English Reformation. You will evaluate how successful his foreign policy was as well as the impact of his economic policies on society. You will examine how these developments tie into change and continuity over time. 2. Democracy and Nazism – Part one: the Weimar Republic, 1918 – 1933: You will study the establishment and early years of the Weimar Republic including the political, economic and social challenges faced by the new republic between 1918 and 1923. You will then explore the ‘Golden Age’ of the Weimar Republic between 1924 and 1928, seen as a period of stability and optimism. Lastly you will look at the factors that led to collapse of the Weimar Republic between 1928 and 1933 and what led to the rise of Nazism in Germany. 3. The Development of Black Civil Rights in the United States, 1863 – 1968: At the end of the first year, you will start the background research for the non-examined assessment (coursework). You will look at how Black Civil Rights developed from the end of the American Civil War in through a period of just over one hundred years to the era of Martin Luther King and Malcom X. Year 2 1. The Tudors – Part two: England: turmoil and triumph, 1547 – 1603: You will study the events of the Mid-Tudor crisis, looking at the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I. You will examine the development of the powers of the monarch, foreign and religious policy before continuing to explore the reign of Elizabeth I. In this part you will look at the religious settlement, crises in government and England’s involvement in the Dutch Revolt. You will finish the unit by looking at the development of arts and culture during the reign of Elizabeth I before examining the development of key themes across the entire Tudor period. 2. Democracy and Nazism – Part two: Nazi Germany, 1933 – 1945: In the second half of the depth study, you will examine how the Nazis consolidated their power, how they created a terror state and explore Nazi economic and social policies, including the Volksgemeinschaft. You will also look at the development of Nazi racial policies from 1933 to 1945. Lastly you will examine the impact of World War II on Germany and evaluate how effective Nazi economic and wartime policies were through to the collapse of the regime in 1945. 3. The Development of Black Civil Rights in the United States, 1863 – 1968: In the first half of the second year, you will take your research on Black Civil Rights and undertake an historical enquiry into how Black Civil Rights developed in America. You will explore the roles of key individuals and examine key turning points. You NEA will consist of a 4,500-word essay in response to a question you have written on this period. Progression Routes History is a great subject to study not only if you want to do a degree involving the study of the subject, but also if you want to go on to do any essay-based degree. It develops the key skills of writing and constructing an argument as well as looking at evidence. Completing a History A Level is also useful for a range of different careers which involve report writing or research skills from a policy analysist to journalism. Useful subject combinations to take History with include Politics due to the carryover of themes in the content, Law due to examining the legal process and its evolution, Sociology due to looking at the development of groups in society and Geography or English Literature to give you a humanities specialism. Additional Learning Opportunities There are a range of opportunities for learning outside the classroom with history. The History department undertakes both local trips to the ‘Red Lodge Museum’ in Bristol alongside trips further afield to places like Hampton Court Palace. We also have been able to take learners to Auschwitz-Birkenau and hear from Holocaust survivors. We have also previously attended History Conferences to help prepare learners for their exams. As an historian, you can also join our History Academy which has included guest speakers from the SS Great Britain and develops an awareness of history around you and approaches to the subject. "SGS Sixth was an amazing experience for me. My teachers were always on hand to help with any of my problems and ensure I achieved my maximum potential." Student Support Our Team Find out more about our outstanding staff and departments, dedicated to providing you with outstanding learning and support. Careers Advice Academies

Here you can access various revision resources to help you study independently. The resources here are updated regularly, should you have any questions simply get in touch with the Team. SGS Sixth Wellbeing Service The Wellbeing team are here to helping you make the most of your academic and personal life at SGS Sixth. The team are on hand to support you, with a range of services on offer. More resources coming soon More resources coming soon More resources coming soon More resources coming soon More resources coming soon More resources coming soon

At SGS Sixth we put our students first and offer a range of services, activities and events year round. Find out more below and experience SGS and student life to it's fullest.  SGS Sixth Student life At SGS Sixth we put our students first and offer a range of services, activities and events year round. Find out more below and experience SGS and student life to it's fullest. Anchor 1 Being a student at SGS Sixth means you are part of a community that prides itself on having high expectations and pushes individuals to challenge themselves. We want students to experience new things and see the world through a variety of different lenses. Growing up is about embracing opportunities and importantly, making friendships that will last a lifetime. Our tutorial, enrichment and Academy offer will fully support you in your studies and expand your horizons to help you become the best academic you can possibly be. We also want you to be a confident, articulate, problem solver who is ready for anything life throws at you. We look forward to helping you shape your goals and ambitions in a safe, caring and nurturing environment. Mark A Jones Head of Academic Student Union Student Support Events Subjects Newsletter Sports Academy How to Apply Academies Why join SGS Sixth? SGS Sixth is North Bristol’s premier Sixth Form. We achieve not only excellent results but our learners also have some of the best value added scores in the entire South West. This means that our learners make excellent progress from their start points. In addition to this, our learners also benefit from our Academies programme, where they can obtain further skills and knowledge in their chosen subjects, learn new skills or join one of SGS College’s Sports Academies. We also provide wrap around pastoral support for our learners helping them grow and develop as individuals throughout their studies with us. As a specialist Sixth Form, we offer a much wider range of different subject options compared to a school. There is also a very different relationship between teachers and our learners that is focused on bridging the gap towards Higher Education and Employment. A day in the life of an SGS Sixth learner "On a typical day, I wake up early to get dressed and ready for the day before I get my bus to college. The college day starts at 9:00am. My first lesson of the day is Chemistry for an hour and thirty minutes. In this lesson we often complete practicals which involve new skills and new methods taught by our teachers that we can later apply in exams and future experiments. After the lesson is finished, I have a ten minute break before my next lesson, in this time I can catch up with my friends and grab a snack from the Sixth Form canteen. My second session today is my academy, I am in the marketing so we have been working on updating the website, learning really important employability skills. After this, it is lunch time. Lunch is an hour long, so we have time to talk to friends, grab lunch and leave the campus if we choose. I often eat in the Sixth Form canteen, however, sometimes me and my friends go to Cribbs Causeway for lunch. I also go to the lunchtime STEM@lunch talks which are held once a month. After lunch I have my Law lesson. I enjoy this lesson and find it really interesting, as we find out about the law around us and we do some amazing trips to the magistrates court and the crown court where we sat in on a murder case. In my last session of the day, I have Progression. My Progress Mentor also teaches me for my third subject, Criminology. This week we had an interesting session on AI and its applications; I also had my 1:1 for the term where my Progress Mentor helped set some targets and reviewed my recent grades with me. After my progression session, I finish for the day. Tomorrow, I have a free period in the morning, so I plan on coming in early to do some independent study." - Vanja Hardi - Year 2 learner Your study programme All learners in the Sixth Form undertake a 'study programme', this is the name of everything that you do with us. Your study programme will consist of the following elements: Either three or four A Level choices from a variety of different subjects, or one of our two BTEC Extended Diplomas in Biomedical or Forensic Science (These are worth three A Levels). Your academy choice (either the Sports Academy, or one of our Sixth Form Academies from a choice of subject, skills or aspire academies). Weekly Progression sessions with your Progress Mentor and a termly 1:1 to discuss aims and targets. 37 hours of work placement, relevant to your next steps, to help you standout as a candidate to universities and employers. A range of trips, talks and events arranged throughout the year. Tracking and monitoring your progress At SGS Sixth, you can track your grades, attendance and progress through ProPortal. This is accessed through the eCampus section of your Teams account. Once a term your teachers will also feedback your progress through a report known as a census point. You will also complete regular Formal Assessments throughout each academic year, with formal mocks taking place in January and at the end of your first year. Parents can also view your progress by signing up to a Parent Portal account. This enables them to view the same information you can see. To sign up for a Parent Portal account, parents can click the following link after the beginning of the academic year. https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/parent-portal We also hold two parent evenings each academic year with the year two parents evening being held before Christmas and year ones held in spring. SGS OPEN DAY Join us at our SGS College and SGS Sixth Open Day to find out more about the extensive range of courses on offer. Speak with our experienced tutors, take a tour of our campus and discover what makes SGS outstanding!

SGS Sixth Form welcomes you to get in touch with us by phone, email or by visiting us onsite. If you are looking to contact a particular member of staff, you can do so by visiting our Meet The Team page. SGS Sixth CONTACT SGS Sixth Form welcomes you to get in touch with us by phone, email or by visiting us on site. If you are looking to contact a particular member of staff, you can do so by visiting our Meet The Team page. Phone Our dedicated Customer Experience Team are available between 8:00 - 17:00 Monday till Friday on 0800 0567253 . Alternatively, you can contact our Sixth Form directly on 01179092397. Visit You can visit us onsite between 8:00 - 17:00 Monday till Friday. Our address is SGS Sixth, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 6BY. We highly recommend contact us before your visit, so we can ensure a relevant member of staff is available to speak to you. Please read our Parking and Permits information page before visiting us onsite. Email Your Email Address Your message Send Thanks for submitting!

Applying for SGS Sixth Form couldn't be easier, with applications welcome throughout the year. Simply click the apply button viewable on any of our subjects pages. Alternatively, contact us directly and we'd be happy to help. SGS Sixth Financial Support The Money Management Service are a unique team dedicated to providing you with information, advice and guidance on the financial support that is available while you study. Don’t be left worrying about the cost of sixth form life, we offer a variety of internal and external schemes that may be able to support you. Learners Aged 16 - 19 Whilst studying with SGS Sixth, there is a range of financial support available. These include bursaries, Welsh EMA (for learners resident in Wales), Free College Meals and support for young parents. To see if you are eligible for any of the above financial support, please visit the 16 - 19 funding options page of the main college website. Support to purchase IT equipment SGS Sixth learners are able to access discounts on the purchase of IT equipment through Dell's student discount programme. In addition, all SGS Sixth learners are able to download a free version of Microsoft Office through their learner accounts. To view details on IT support, please visit the IT support section of the main college website. PayMyStudent Portal To apply for any financial support whilst at college and to view payments, please visit the PayMyStudent Portal and create an account. Learners aged 19+ Applicants aged 19 - 23 seeking to start a study programme in our Sixth Form may be eligible to apply for an entitlement to cover the costs of their study or can access a range of fee waivers or loans to support them into a study programme. To explore all these options, please visit the 19+ funding options page of the main college website. Money Management Service The Money Management Service (MMS) is there to help you with any questions you may have about finances, including questions and support with bursary payments, whilst at the college. The view their services, please visit the Money Management Service section of the main college website. Payment Portal You can make payments directly to the college at any point via our Payment Portal . Here you can also review your balance at any point during the academic year. This is where you can pay for college trips and any other specific equipment costs which may be associated with your course. Find Out More To find out more about the Money Management Service, discover additional support options or apply, visit our main college website today.

Each year SGS Sixth and SGS College welcomes thousands of students onto our dynamic, diverse and exciting campuses. If you wish to join us simply complete our enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, check back here in October to apply online. SGS Sixth 23/24 Applications If you are interested in joining SGS Sixth in 23/24, simply complete the below enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, check back here in October to apply online. Join Bristol's fastest growing Sixth Form. Each year SGS Sixth and SGS College welcomes thousands of students onto our dynamic, diverse and exciting campuses. If you wish to join us simply complete our enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, check back here in October to apply online. Enquire to join SGS Sixth First Name Your email address: Subject(s) of interest: Send The team will be in touch!

The SGS Sixth Form is committed to ensuring that we have a safe parking environment for students, staff and visitors. For this reason a E-Parking Permit scheme is in operation 24 hours a day. SGS Sixth Parking and Permits SGS Sixth is committed to ensuring that we have a safe parking environment for students, staff and visitors. For this reason a E-Parking Permit scheme is in operation 24 hours a day. How do I register? You can register for your parking permit by visiting the CPM Portal . All you need is your ID number, printed on the front of your student/staff card. Can I register more than one car? No, by creating an e-permit account you have the option to log back in and change the registration number. Only one vehicle can be registered, so it is your responsibility to update your account should you decide to use a different vehicle at any time. Who can I contact? Our car park is managed by CPM UK Ltd. If you have any queries or issues they can be contacted directly through the following methods: Direct to CPM UK Ltd:e: info@uk-carparkmanagement.co.uk www.uk-carparkmanagement.co.uk 0345 463 5050 Do you have parking wardens? S GS parking areas will be visited by wardens at regular intervals during the day, and warning or penalty notices will be issued to any vehicle not adhering How long does a permit last for? Permits last to the end of an academic year (e.g. 31st July). What if I am a delivery driver? Access to our sites must be pre-approved; please confirm your requested date of attendance and your vehicle registration number to estates.helpdesk@sgscol.ac.uk Your visit will be marked approved, and your vehicle registered to be on-site avoiding any unnecessary parking charges. If you have any problems when you arrive, please contact our reception team on 0117 915 2459 Visiting us or picking up a student? Our car park allows 20 minutes free, giving visitors plenty of time to drop off and pick up. If you wish to visit for more than 20 minutes, you can do so for free by reporting to the college reception.

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