Lowestoft Sixth Form College is the newest sixth form college in the country and the only one in Suffolk. As a sixth form college we are proud to belong to very successful sector, described by David Bell when Chief Inspector of Ofsted as: ‘the jewel in the crown of the English education system.’
COMMUNITY
Our mission is: “to enable our students to excel and progress beyond expectation in an outstanding learning environment in the heart of Lowestoft”.
As a new College we have a rare opportunity to craft our ethos and community together. We develop our policies and procedures collaboratively. We want colleagues who will participate actively and encourage students to do so too. Professional development is a key priority: time and resources are invested to develop our skills and assist in the challenge of ensuring students exceed expectation. Peer Review partnerships and local support networks contribute significantly; we are members of SFCF (Sixth Form Colleges Forum), AOC (Association of Colleges and ACER (Association of Colleges Eastern Region).
CURRICULUM
The curriculum is predominantly level three; A levels and BTEC in nearly 50 different subjects. Additionally, we offer a small amount of level two, BTEC with a limited GCSE provision. We make extensive use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) and staff and students are supported in making the most of this fantastic resource. Colleagues are given the freedom and respect to take responsibility for their teaching.
We want lessons to be exciting, interesting and stimulating for our students. We want to encourage our students to be part of their learning experience and for them to make a positive contribution to the classroom and the college community.
Lowestoft Sixth Form College consists of 8060m2 of learning space, wheelchair accessible, for up to 1000 16-19 year olds. Local stakeholders helped design the building and it is truly impressive: accommodation over four floors, technologically rich flexible space with open access learning pods available for independent study. Careful attention has been paid to sustainability. Clever use of natural light, ventilation and energy use means that the building will have 67% less energy consumption and 62% fewer carbon emissions than some recently built colleges.
Suffolk: A Place to Live and Work
Suffolk is a wonderful county in which to live and work. It is one of the safest in the country and one of the most beautiful. Coastal Suffolk has glorious beaches, traditional seaside resorts, and rare opportunities to walk and enjoy wildlife. Rural Suffolk has miles of quiet lanes, beautiful countryside and traditional villages, served by bustling market towns such as Beccles, Halesworth and Bungay. Lowestoft has a wide range of urban facilities. Historic Norwich is a short car journey to the west and Ipswich some 40 miles south.
The housing market is varied in age, style and price depending on where and what you buy. In general house prices are regarded in the Lowestoft area as below national averages.
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