Bridge Seniors

The programme was created to provide academic enrichment for Year 10 students who are looking to study A Levels or the IB Diploma after completing their GCSEs. 

Running over five afternoons, the programme provides a series of talks and workshops from Godolphin teachers to enrich and extend understanding across a range of disciplines based on five themes: Individuals and Societies; Maths in Action; Science and Nature; Language and Culture; Literature and the Arts. The sessions have a strong focus on developing problem solving skills; bridging GCSE and Sixth form style of learning; generating excitement in subject matter; stretch and challenge; enquiry-based learning – with a need-to-know approach; collaboration; and facilitating leadership and presentation skills.

We also offer support to students and parents who are considering applying for a bursary to join the Sixth Form at Godolphin and Latymer school.

Aims

The programme was launched in Summer 2023. Over twenty Year 10 students attended from 7 state schools.

The programme was run by ten Godolphin and Latymer teachers with the support of premises staff to use the facilities at the school.

Resources

School facilities and premises staff. The programme took place over five days with 3 hours of lessons on each day and involved eight teachers.

48 staff hours.

Impact

A number of students applied to independent schools for Sixth Form including Godolphin and Latymer.

Pupil Involvement

Year 10 students. All girls.

Frequency

It is envisaged that this will be an annual programme.

Ongoing.