Sixth Form
Launching September 2025
Gateways is thrilled to announce the exciting launch of its Sixth Form
The Gateways Sixth Form is designed for students who have completed year 11, either at Gateways or in another school or setting and will focus on level 2 vocational courses and qualifications that lead directly to employment opportunities or higher education pathways.
Students will need to meet our admissions criteria, details are below, with professional evidence of an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) need. Alongside details about admissions, you will also find information about the Sixth Form fees.
The Gateways Sixth Form will run alongside the existing programme. Students who are post year 11 will still be able to access this if they do not wish to apply for the Sixth Form.
The Gateways Sixth Form will offer a structured programme, for up to 15 hours of attendance per week, and a highly personalised approach to education. Gateways will provide students with the opportunity to pursue up to two vocational courses, each consisting of four hours per week of direct instruction, alongside an hour a day of independent study time supported by a higher-level teaching assistant. All courses will be delivered in small groups of approximately 10 students to 1 teacher. There will be additional learning support where needed.
Students can choose two courses from the list below, provided that minimum enrolment numbers are met.
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In addition to the courses, the Gateways Sixth Form offer will include:
- Careers coaching to help students navigate their future pathways
- Work experience opportunities
- Enrichment activities including trips
- Life skills sessions to help students develop essential soft skills
- Dedicated gym sessions
- Access to the student café area
- SEN support from the SENCo and generalised HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) support within lessons
You may have several questions, many of which have been answered on our Most Asked Questions page.
Fees
£3,500 per term. This fee includes course instruction, enrichment programmes, 1-1 SEN support, gym access, career coaching and general overhead costs.
Funding Options
Fees can be paid privately or via EHCP funding. They may also be paid via a combination of EHCP and private funding. A hardship fund towards the cost of a % of the fees is also available for families requiring financial support.
Admissions Criteria
- Meet our usual admissions criteria with professional evidence of an SEMH need
- Students will have obtained a grade 4 pass or above in GCSE Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 2 pass in Maths and English
- Be committed to attending 15 hours a week over a 2-year period
- With the guidance and support of the HLTA, students are committed to work during the independent study sessions on given tasks and complete coursework and assignments in an agreed timeframe
- To be able to interact appropriately and in a positive manner within the group setting
- Demonstrate an ability to participate as part of the Sixth Form group and be committed to represent the Gateways Sixth Form in the wider community when attending trips, events and work experience opportunities
