It was fantastic to meet everyone during our induction day recently. Please find information below outlining the transition programme and bridging work that was discussed on induction day.
As part of your preparation for Sixth Form, please ensure that you –
- Work through the 10-Step Transition Programme in order to be prepared for the step up to Level 3 studies.
- Complete the bridging work for the subjects that you intend to enrol on in September (you can scroll to the bottom of this page to access subject specific guidance).
- Bring your completed work to your first lesson in September.
10-Step Transition Programme
STEP 1: VIDEO – NOTE-TAKING CORNELL STYLE
Note-taking video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/week-1-video-note-taking-cornell-style
Task explained video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/week-1-video-about-the-note-taking-task
STEP 2: VIDEO – MAKING NOTES FROM A LECTURE, PODCAST OR VIDEO
Making notes from a lecture, podcast or video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/week-2-making-notes-from-a-lecture-podcast-or-video-video-narrating-the-ppt
STEP 3: VIDEO – A GOAL THAT DRIVES YOU
Having a goal that drives you video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/week-3-video-having-a-goal-that-drives-you-year-11-transition-material-1
STEP 4: INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Task explained video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/week-4-video-of-ppt
STEP 5: PUTTING IN THE HOURS
Putting in the hours video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/watch-putting-in-the-hours-video
STEP 6: ORGANISATION
Organisation video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/step-6-organisation-powerpoint-explained
STEP 7: THE LEAP FROM GCSE
Leap from GCSE video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/step-7-video-the-leap-from-gcse
STEP 8: PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/step-8-video-procrastination-and-mobile-phones
STEP 9: A LEVEL MINDSET
Level mindset video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/step-9-video-explaining-the-task-for-a-level-mindset
STEP 10: EXTRA CURRICULAR
Extra-curricular video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/extra-curricular-engagement-and-employability
Task explained video: https://www.netsixthform.co.uk/resources/view/step-10-video-extra-curricular-engagement-and-employability
A-Level Bridging Work
Vocational Bridging Work
Textbook Requirements
Sixth Form Text Book & Equipment Requirements - John Taylor High School
Students are immensely proud of their school, and one spoke for many when they described the sixth form as ‘where the magic happens’. (Ofsted, May 2025)
