Category Archives: Parents

Sharing the secrets of success

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

This is what I say to all new students at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) after welcoming them on their first day: Now you’ve enrolled and you’re about to start your first year as a sixth form student here, what … Continue reading →

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A parent’s guide to sixth form enrolment

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

Welcome to enrolment. As parents or guardians your role is vital. You can help your daughter or son to understand their options and you know them better than anyone so your insights can be really useful. So how can you … Continue reading →

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How to make a strong college application

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Eddie Playfair

How can students make sure that their sixth form application is as strong as possible and does justice to their achievements, interests and aspirations? If you are in Year 11, you need to be thinking about where you want to … Continue reading →

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How to choose a sixth form

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Eddie Playfair

During year 11 you are free to apply to any sixth form you want, whether it’s a sixth form college, further education college or school sixth form. If your own school has a sixth form, there is absolutely no requirement … Continue reading →

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