Enrichment activities are a vital part of the Sixth Form experience at Watling Academy. They provide students with opportunities to broaden their horizons, develop new skills, and enhance their personal and academic growth.
All students will select and be allocated an Enrichment activity to complete over their time in the Sixth Form, including one time-tabled session each week.
The list below outlines some examples of enrichment programmes for students:
Weekly Work Experience:
Students may wish to complete a weekly work experience placement as part of their enrichment. This is a placement that is organised by students themselves and is completed on a voluntary basis with local employers. Students will be required to commit to their work experience throughout the school year. This offers practical experience, enhances employability skills, and provides insight into potential career paths.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE):
Students who have previously completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award may wish to continue to complete the Sliver Award. Like the Bronze Award, this is a program of activities which include volunteering, physical challenges, skill development, and expeditions. Students will be required to demonstrate consistent commitment to complete the Award. It builds resilience, leadership, and teamwork; recognised by employers and Universities.
The Sports Leaders Award:
The Sports Leaders Award is an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership skills through sports. This nationally recognized qualification focuses on enhancing personal development, teamwork, and community engagement by providing practical leadership experience in a sports context.
The Extended Project Qualification:
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a unique and valuable opportunity for Year 12 students at Watling Academy to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice. This qualification allows students to delve into an area that interests them, culminating in a final project that can take various forms, such as a dissertation, an investigation, a performance, or an artefact.
The EPQ is designed to deepen knowledge and skills in a specific area, allowing students to explore a subject area that they are passionate about or interested in pursuing further in higher education or as a career. It involves a significant time commitment but can be useful in setting students apart from other in applications.
The project is mostly completed independently, with some guidance from a member of staff. Students will need to demonstrate independence, resilience and motivation to successfully complete the EPQ.
