A World-Leading Sixth Form Centre Is Coming!

Episode 15 of the Cheltenham Ladies' College Podcast podcast, hosted by Cheltenham Ladies' College, titled "A World-Leading Sixth Form Centre Is Coming!" was published on October 10, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.

October 10, 2025 ·20m · Cheltenham Ladies' College Podcast

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Summary

A new CLC Sixth Form Centre is coming!🚨🎉In Autumn 2026, CLC will be home to a centre that will provide state-of-the-art facilities and innovative spaces - enhancing our world-class teaching across the IB and A Level programmes, and our wider pioneering approach to holistic education.The new centre will promote independent and self-directed learning, creating a strong foundation for adulthood and preparation for life at university. It will enable students to develop academic confidence, self-motivation and resilience, through real-world professional and academic experiences, and authentic environments that mirror a university education. Beyond this, the new centre will support our holistic approach to fostering emotional, creative, and spiritual growth beyond academic learning. This exciting space will be located in a Victorian three-storey building, with a significant extension, located close to the main teaching campus.In our latest podcast episode, Dr Sherwood (Head of SFC) and Dr Gamblin (VPA) shared their plans and inspiration for the project whilst sat in the new building. Listen now to learn more! You can also discover more about the variety of spaces that will be featured in the new centre on our website.The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.#SixthFormCentre #SixthForm #Autumn2026 #Announcement

Episode Description

A new CLC Sixth Form Centre is coming!🚨🎉

In Autumn 2026, CLC will be home to a centre that will provide state-of-the-art facilities and innovative spaces - enhancing our world-class teaching across the IB and A Level programmes, and our wider pioneering approach to holistic education.

The new centre will promote independent and self-directed learning, creating a strong foundation for adulthood and preparation for life at university. It will enable students to develop academic confidence, self-motivation and resilience, through real-world professional and academic experiences, and authentic environments that mirror a university education. Beyond this, the new centre will support our holistic approach to fostering emotional, creative, and spiritual growth beyond academic learning. This exciting space will be located in a Victorian three-storey building, with a significant extension, located close to the main teaching campus.

In our latest podcast episode, Dr Sherwood (Head of SFC) and Dr Gamblin (VPA) shared their plans and inspiration for the project whilst sat in the new building. Listen now to learn more! You can also discover more about the variety of spaces that will be featured in the new centre on our website.

The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

#SixthFormCentre #SixthForm #Autumn2026 #Announcement