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Cokethorpe School puts life skills at heart of sixth form

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

Cokethorpe School has introduced a dedicated life skills programme for Lower Sixth students covering financial literacy, first aid and independent living.

Cokethorpe School has introduced a dedicated life skills programme for its Lower Sixth students, designed to equip them with practical knowledge for adult life. The scheme covers essential topics including budgeting, understanding mortgages, managing household finances, effective communication, first aid and cookery.

The school says these skills are as important as academic qualifications in preparing students for the future. According to Ed Tolputt, head of sixth form, the programme sits between the core academic curriculum and the school's co-curriculum provision. He said: 'As students develop personally, they become better learners. They become more self-aware and have a clearer idea of what they want.'

The programme has been running for several years in response to growing concerns about young people's readiness for independent adult life. In addition to the life skills sessions, Lower Sixth students also participate in the school's electives programme, allowing them to choose three topics outside their core academic studies. Options this year include understanding global tension through geography, cultural appreciation, and how sport has changed the world.

Cokethorpe School puts life skills at heart of sixth form
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