Enrichment

Enrichment

Sixth Form Enrichment is central to our vision of developing the whole person through three pillars: Leadership, Innovation and Development. These provide opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, develop creativity and build skills beyond the curriculum. Programmes such as EPQ and In2Med also encourage curiosity, critical thinking and ambitious future destinations.

Student leadership is a key priority. Our Student Council, made up of six Year 13 students, works to improve the Sixth Form experience through initiatives including social media and fundraising.

All Year 12 students complete 15 Enrichment sessions per term, either in school or through activities in the wider community. Students also support younger pupils, including through our successful Literacy Intervention programme, where they help improve reading ages through paired reading. Many also volunteer at or lead whole-school events, strengthening their role as positive role models across the school.

We understand that trips and visits are some of the most highly sought after priorities for our Sixth Form students. This is imperative to their development as people and to provide inspiration and direction for their future. This enables students to develop their sense of service and prepares them to be well-rounded members of the community. Outside of a growing number of subject specific trips, we also offer rewards trips voted by students (this has included Ice Skating, Alton Towers Scarefest and Winter Wonderland), trips to a variety of universities and our annual trip to Germany and Poland.

Sixth Form Pillars for Enrichment

Societies

Our Sixth Form societies are student-led by our Year 13 students and everyone in Sixth Form is a member of a society. They provide students with the opportunity to explore subjects and interests beyond the classroom, develop new skills, and take an active role in shaping the wider sixth form experience.

Societies are proposed and chosen by students, with Year 13 students taking the lead in establishing and running them. Members can get involved in discussions, projects, set up events and activities, while society leaders develop their confidence, leadership and organisational skills.

Current pupil-led societies include:

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Art
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Healthcare
• Journalism
• Crime
• Law
• Social Media
• Philosophy
• Digital Innovation and AI
• Engineering and Technology
• Sport

Work Experience Placements

All Year 12 students complete a work experience placement shortly after joining us in the autumn term. Our Sixth Form Support team operates an open-door policy, helping students secure placements that reflect their interests and future aspirations.

In 2025, 98% of our 145 Year 12 students secured placements independently, with the remaining 2% completing virtual work experience in school.

These opportunities can lead to ongoing part-time work or further placements, helping students build valuable skills and experience. Employer feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% of employers saying they would welcome Coundon Court students for future placements.

We are committed to continually developing the quality and range of work experience opportunities available to our students.