At The Sheffield College we will provide online or face-to-face small group support for 16-19 Study Programme students with a GCSE English and/or maths grade 5 or below or who are experiencing difficulties relating to the disruption to their vocational studies.
The Sheffield College will provide support specifically related to the following strands:
- Digital skills for successful study
- Key English and maths topics for progression
- Vocational support for progression
- GCSE English and maths autumn / summer exams revision sessions
Each session will contain a maximum of five students to ensure that each student receives the intensive catch up support they require to make up for the disruption to their learning following lockdown.
Digital skills for successful study
As part of our commitment to up-skilling our students’ digital literacy, catch-up sessions will aim to ensure that each student is confidently able to access, save and navigate their way around their digital learning environment.
Key English and maths topics for progression
Further small group support will be offered to ensure students are provided with sufficient support to progress and embed vocational learning into assignment and practical support required for vocational success. Sessions will focus on providing practical workshop support along with how best embed key terminology, the structure and style of response required to maximise success and secure future progression.
Vocational support for progression
Further small group support will be offered to ensure students are provided with sufficient support to progress and embed vocational learning into assignment required for vocational success. Sessions will focus on key terminology, the structure and style of response required to maximise success and secure future progression.
English and maths autumn / summer exams revision sessions
Students will be directed to a menu of bespoke sessions tailored to their needs. Each session will focus on key topics and or the exam techniques required to secure their GCSE target grade.
Staffing the support
In order to provide students with impactful support, the College will recruit a number of Lead Progress Tutors and Progress Tutors to provide the small group catch-up sessions. In addition, where appropriate existing College staff may also facilitate small group catch-up sessions.
