Our comprehensive academic enrichment programme offers students the chance to explore their favourite subjects, challenge themselves, and engage in an extensive range of opportunities.
Lead Learner Programme
Students in Years 7 - 11 can apply for the prestigious Lead Learner Programme in a maximum of two subjects, allowing them to delve deeper into their favourite subjects. They hold this esteemed post for one year and are ambassadors for their chosen subject. They participate in a variety of enriching activities, take part in external competitions, represent their subject in the Academic Enrichment Showcase held at School in June, organise events to promote their subject to our wider school community, such as International Languages Week, and host an assembly showcasing their subject to other students.
Sixth Form students have the opportunity to become Captains in their chosen subject. They meet twice a term with a Subject Mentor who is an expert in their field, engage in enrichment tasks, compete in Competitions, attend Conferences, present in subject-specific assemblies, and mentor younger students.
Gifted and Talented
Teaching staff analyse data and assessments and select students who excel academically in a particular subject to join our Gifted and Talented programme. These students are provided with differentiated work in lessons to allow them to be stretched and challenged. They also have access to resources and further enrichment tasks related to their subject areas. They are encouraged to take a lead role in lessons by demonstrating, modelling and mentoring others.
ASPIRE Programme
The ASPIRE Programme, designed for Gifted and Talented students in the Sixth Form, offers a range of benefits. Students receive specialist Careers and UCAS support during the termly ASPIRE meetings and participate in events to support applications to more academic and competitive higher education institutions, such as Oxbridge.
In Year 13, ASPIRE students benefit from a range of opportunities. They receive presentations from external speakers, guidance, and work experience opportunities from our diverse network of Sidcotians, and they attend renowned events, such as the Thriving Minds Stretch and Challenge conference at Oxford University.
They also play a crucial role in the ASPIRE Programme by mentoring Year 12 ASPIRE students, providing them with valuable advice as they navigate their A Level, IB Diploma or BTEC studies and make their higher education choices.
Scholarship Programme
A Sidcot Scholarship is not just about celebrating and nurturing excellence; it's about sharing it. Our Scholarship students engage in tailored enrichment activities and extra support in their awarded subject. Supported by staff who are experts in their field, students are encouraged to challenge themselves and to achieve their very best.
Scholarships are available in the Senior School and Sixth Form. For more information on the scholarships available, please click here.