The Super Curriculum takes the form of weekly timetabled classes by teachers and experts from outside school. By taking part in any of the Super Curriculum activities, students will gain valuable skills and confidence, along with transferable skills, which will help personal development and future employment or education.

There is evidence that physical activity and physical fitness can support with improved academic performance, but also student’s mental health and physical wellbeing. During this time there will a variety of sports and opportunities to take part in. Students will have the opportunity to work towards health and well-being, rather than competitive sport.

Cooking is a life skill. Students will be learning a range of culinary skill, students will learn a variety of skill and techniques, along with meal planning and budgeting. This will help and prepare students for independent life after sixth form, moving into their own place, halls of residence or even a house share. They will be cooking a range of dishes, but also planning their own to present for the Sixth form cookbook.

This is about encouraging students to think about, discuss a range of topics to help and support them making choices in their life’s, mental health, friendship, what they what to achieve and how they can help themselves to ensure they have ambitions and aspirations for their future.

To ensure students are getting the support needed for their next steps, life after Sixth Form, there will be a dedicated focus on different careers, university information, apprenticeships, employers, and general support and guidance. There will be workshops that support with interview techniques, CV and personal statement writing, along with employability skills, presentational skills, inspirational talks from a variety of people to support in raising students’ ambition and aspirations for careers and their future. This will give students the insight needed to make informed choices about what career they what to pursue and ensure they make a good first impression.

The Cambridge OCR Level 3 Award in Personal Finance develops students’ understanding of personal financial management and equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. Students explore key areas of personal finance, including income, budgeting, saving, borrowing, financial services, investments, pensions, and financial planning. The qualification encourages learners to become confident and financially capable individuals by developing critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills that can be applied to real-life financial situations. It also helps students understand the impact of financial choices at different stages of life, preparing them for higher education, employment and independent living.

We offer a range of enrichment activities which go beyond the curriculum

It is vital that you have a well-rounded experience while you study here at the Skegness Academy. Not only do we want to ensure you have an academic experience we also want to prepare you for your future by providing a range of opportunities to gain new experiences, develop life skills and pursue interests.

Certificated First Aid course is ideal for any students going into healthcare or the public or armed services.

NPLQ is not only a qualification that will train you to become a Pool Lifeguard but can also be a stepping-stone into a career within the leisure industry.

The fundraising and charity team would lead the school in raising the profile of fundraising and charity: Practically - through organising charitable activities that either raise funds or raise awareness of a range if charities/organisations.

Students who wish to become volunteers to contribute to their own school community. There will be volunteering opportunities in schools, duties, support in specific areas to support with individual work experience, helping out in the library and with homework club. The list is endless for the community champions role.

In Year 12, students undertake a two-week period of work experience during the last two weeks of the school year. The work experience should reflect the career interests of the students. This is a compulsory part of the Year 12 curriculum as it is a significant experience which can form a vital part of the UCAS application or route into employment after sixth form.

Visits to university are the best way to see if university life is for you, is to get out there and experience for yourself.

You might what to work with young people as a career? Gain some valuable experience for a university course, UCAS or to develop personal skills. You could just want to support a student that is having a difficult time, remember you once went through KS3.

Supporting students who are reluctant readers and boost their literacy skills and offer 1:1 support.

You will have opportunities to meet and listen to people who can inspire and raise aspirations to be a better person, to strive and work hard and reflect on what is important in life.

Be part of the Sixth Form leadership team. Do you want to be Head Student or maybe a Deputy or Assistant Student? Support at events and represent the academy as an ambassador.