Learning Resources and ICT:

The main study areas for Sixth Form students during study periods are around the Learning Resources Centre (LRC) and the Sixth Form landing area, adjacent to the Sixth Form Common Room. The LRC has recently been enlarged, improved and re-equipped, and the quiet study areas are equipped with reference materials of all types, including books, audio facilities, video equipment, computers and CD-ROM discs of various kinds.

A specific area is set aside in the LRC solely for the use of the Sixth Form. The school’s Careers Library is also part of the LRC. Sixth Form students can use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment in the LRC such as laptop computers and in the ICT rooms. It is based on PC computer systems equipped with software for all major applications. The school is networked, and the LRC and ICT rooms have access to the internet. Students are also able to study off site when
they are not in lessons.

During 2007-2008 a new Sixth Form Learning Centre will be built connected to the existing Sixth Form Common Room. The first stage of this, which will be completed for September 2008, will consist of five large Sixth Form teaching rooms on the fi rst fl oor. The ground floor will be developed as a second stage.