Younger pupils have a supervised 'prep' period each weekday evening but from Year 9 on, students are given increasing responsibility for organising their own study time. All students from Years 9 onwards compile a national Record of Achievement which is recognised by employers and colleges. Geography and biology field trips, ski trips to France and Colorado and language holidays are open to pupils. The school is twinned with one in Germany and exchange visits are regularly arranged. Programmes are individually tailored and personal tuition is high on the agenda.
Students also receive a high level of support when applying to higher education.
The curriculum at this stage is far from narrow. A structured life skills programme is delivered in school and reinforced by hostel staff. All students also do Physical Education. All sixth form students have a form tutor, to support and guide them and to closely monitor their progress. The Head of sixth form and the hostel staff also ensure that students receive appropriate help and advice as they develop towards independence in their study and life skills, and in preparation for the next stage in their education and career.