I’ve been able to gain work experience through placements and completed a gym instructing course. This really helped develop my communication and leadership skills.

The teachers are good and really help and support you, there’s a good mix of working hard and playing hard, so you definitely get the right balance.

I’ve always wanted to be a teacher and I’ve had so many brilliant opportunities to gain practical experience which will help me achieve my career of becoming a primary teacher.

I’ve had so many opportunities to gain practical experience while studying and developed my skills through a work placement which has been great.

I’ve loved everything about my time at Hartlepool Sixth Form. Being able to get hands-on experience alongside my course has been great.

The lecturers and atmosphere have been brilliant, and playing sport alongside my studies has been amazing.

I’d definitely say that if it wasn’t for the amazing support from the staff I wouldn’t be where I am today.

The great relationship I had with my lecturers created a positive learning environment, we were respected and made to feel like we were adults.

The subjects I studied prepared me well for progressing, which has made my first year of university significantly easier.