Sixth Form Wellbeing

 Tutors: Personalised Academic and Pastoral Support

At Tavistock College Sixth Form, tutors play a central role in supporting students both academically and personally. Each student is assigned a dedicated tutor who they meet with regularly to monitor academic progress, set personal targets, and receive guidance on university applications, apprenticeships or employment routes. Tutors also offer pastoral care, helping students navigate personal challenges and maintain their wellbeing. Drawing on values-led approaches, tutor sessions often include time for reflection, discussions around resilience, and opportunities to build confidence and independence. This holistic support ensures that students are well-equipped to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. 

Bursary Support: Removing Financial Barriers

The student bursary scheme at Tavistock College Sixth Form provides essential support for students from lower-income households. The bursary can be used to help cover key educational expenses such as textbooks, equipment, transport costs, meals, and university application fees. By easing financial pressures, the scheme enables all students to access learning opportunities and resources on an equal footing. Additional hardship funding is also available in some cases, ensuring no student is left behind due to financial constraints.

Transport: Enabling Access to Education

Reliable and affordable transport is crucial for many students at Tavistock College Sixth Form, particularly those living in rural or hard-to-reach areas. The college supports students by offering subsidised bus passes and, where applicable, travel reimbursements through the bursary scheme. These measures help ensure that all students can attend regularly and arrive on time, removing a significant barrier to post-16 education. Improved access to transport also allows students to take part in enrichment, intervention sessions, and wider college life more fully. 

Catalyst Mentoring: Unlocking Potential Through Positive Relationships

Catalyst Mentoring at Tavistock College Sixth Form provides students with targeted, values-driven support to help them overcome personal, social, or academic challenges. Each student involved in the programme is matched with a trained adult mentor who offers consistent one-to-one guidance, encouragement, and accountability. Through regular mentoring sessions, students develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and motivation, while also building trusting relationships with positive adult role models. Catalyst helps students set and achieve personal goals, improve attendance and engagement, and feel more connected to the college community. For many, this bespoke support is a turning point that leads to increased confidence and improved outcomes.