Independence in Learning
Part of our Mission here at Highcliffe Sixth Form is to help guide and support students throughout their studies to ensure that they learn how to develop their own independent learning strategies.
- Structured tutor time workshops on: time management, essay writing, proof reading, plagiarism, exams and revision and Harvard referencing
- One-to-one sessions with the Sixth Form Study Mentor for students who may need intervention or are struggling with working at A-Level.
- Exams and Revision technique whole day workshop
In order to aid the development of independent learning, we have started to create an effective learning environment and interventions, when necessary, to ensure our Sixth Form students are more independent.
A good working environment is promoted at Highcliffe through the specially designed study areas for our sixth form students. The study centre includes a silent study room and a small group study area, which enable students to work in an environment beneficial to their independent learning aims.
Throughout the academic year students will take part in workshops and events specifically designed to ensure every student receives the support they need to become more independent. These workshops and events will include:
Additionally, for students looking to study at University level, there will be extra support and workshops after the Christmas holidays. This is to help our students understand the academic step to University and help prepare them. Support will include: preparing for Open Days, student bank accounts, referencing and researching at university level.

Independence in Learning
News
Brilliant Club 2018
The Brilliant Club is an award-winning charity that exists to widen access to highly selective universities for students from non- selective state schools.
Japanese Exchange 2018
Highcliffe School welcomed fourteen students and two members of staff from our partner school, Johoku High School, for an exciting week packed full of activities.
Aspiring Medics at Bournemouth Hospital
A group of Aspiring Medics in Year 11 made applications earlier in the year for a work placement at Bournemouth Hospital.
Salters Festival of Chemistry 2018
On Tuesday 20th March, Mrs Barclay and four Year 8 students represented Highcliffe School at the Salters Festival of Chemistry
Visit to BU Health Science Department 2018
Year 11 and 12 Health and Social Care students attended a series of workshops organised by the UK Student Recruitment & Outreach Programme at Bournemouth University.
Year 13 Art and Design Update
Year 13 Art and Design Celebration of Work Exhibition and Foundation Interviews
Meet the Scientist
STEM work brings Highcliffe and Southampton University together for yet another excellent experience.
Sisters win gold in Karate Championships
Three sisters, who attend Highcliffe School, bring back gold from the South England Martial Arts Open Karate Championships.
Sixth Formers try their hand at life drawing
12 of our Year 13’s took part in University style life drawing sessions at Arts University Bournemouth, giving them valuable experience in further education.