UCAS Contextual Information Statement

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Sidcot School is a co-educational Quaker school of 580 pupils. We have students of all abilities, both day and boarding, and from a wide range of backgrounds and religions. Our Sixth Form is a successful mix of around 130 local and international students studying A Levels, the International Baccalaureate or BTEC Diploma. https://www.sidcot.org.uk/sixth-form#.W7Hki7uovIU. The students have faced continued disruption due to a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school, further information for college and admissions teams below.

 

  • Entire cohort self-isolation in Autumn 2020 due to confirmation of Covid case
  • The application cycle has been impacted by reduced support due to cancellation of tutorials and support sessions
  • Students have studied with a mixture of bended learning, in some cases including students working in multiple time zones
  • Subjects with a practical element have had to be suspended in Autumn Term including assessment milestones and portfolio work
  • Technical challenges have been experienced throughout, the school has endeavoured to provide on line learning when students have not been on-site.

 

October 2020