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“Learning Support helped me immensely, I never thought I was academic but the teachers here are great. They have taken me from someone in Year 7 who struggled and wasn't confident, to where I am now. It's the safe atmosphere - it makes you feel like you are important and that translates into the academic. I will miss the people and the amazing facilities.”
James Thompson
Angelina Macari
What do you study at Seaford?
Politics A Level, Business BTEC and Hospitality BTEC.
Why did you choose these subjects and this combination pathway?
I want to do Hospitality at University so the BTECs are great. I also wanted to do an A Level and I think Politics is interesting. I really like doing a combination pathway, it gives me a good balance. I don’t like doing 100% exam courses as it’s too much to learn in one go and is too pressurised. The BTECs are work over two years which is better. It’s great to have the choice at Seaford – the option to do both.
I really wanted to do three new subjects. There’s more options at A Level which is great. Politics is quite relevant. I’ve a real interest in it and it’s good to learn more about it. It covers a range – from Brexit to American politics.
How long have you been at Seaford?
I’ve been here since Year 7.
Emily Holden
What do you study at Seaford?
Media CTech, Business and Photography A Levels
Why did you choose these subjects?
I like this combination. Having ongoing projects and coursework is good too, although I don’t really mind exams.
How long have you been at Seaford?
This is my second year.
Why did you choose Seaford?
I had been at a Sixth Form College before. There is so much more on offer here. Before I would just go in to school and work. It was too big so I’d get lost. It was very much just about getting the grades. We came to look round here for my brother.
When I came to an Open Morning Mr Green said the Sixth Form should be the best two years of your life. I was at a Sixth Form College and it wasn’t so I knew I needed to move! Now I’m definitely living my best life!
How did you find the transition from GCSE to A Levels?
It’s a step up and you need to become more self-motivated to be able to keep up with the work. It’s not a huge jump though. There’s less teacher direction and more of you needing to read around the subject to get the knowledge.
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