Teaching and Learning

You will have access to excellent facilities in a supportive learning environment, including:

• Excellent IT facilities
• Open access Learning Resource Centre for independent study
• Strong links with external organisations e.g. Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Arts Picturehouse, The Junction, scientific research and pharmaceutical companies and organisations, universities, colleges and a wide range of businesses
• Subject workshops to consolidate and extend learning
• Access in Year 1 to a team of Year 2 peer mentors, who support new students
• Experienced staff who provide students with regular support

You will also have regular opportunities to get involved in the student community and also to develop a range of skills, not just through subject lessons but through enrichment activities, programmes of external speakers, organised visits and residential trips.

All staff at Long Road Sixth Form College are committed to providing excellent teaching for you and so take part in continuing professional development to ensure that subject knowledge is current and that teaching methodologies are innovative.

Many staff members take part in:

• Peer observations – this programme of visits is designed to share best practice
• Examining – this allows staff to gain an insight into the expectations examination boards have of students
• Articles – staff have written numerous articles in their specialist areas and are recognised authorities in their field
• Regular training – all staff attend regular training throughout the year to ensure that they are up-to-date with new teaching strategies as well as subject-specific developments. Staff regularly update their knowledge of the implementation of equality and diversity strategies and the safeguarding of all students.

Long Road Sixth Form College has a specialist Teaching and Learning Group, composed of teaching staff. The group works together on the continuing development and improvement of teaching and learning at Long Road. The group spends time both with departments and individual teachers to share ideas and innovation in teaching practice. The Teaching and Learning Group exemplifies the college’s intention to keep teaching fresh and current.