An extra day of learning…
D6 is a Saturday School and involves an open invitation to all pupils to attend from 9.00am for four hours extra study. D6 isn’t simply an extension of school. It is different – no uniforms, no ‘curriculum’, and an emphasis upon social learning.
The intention is to allow coaches and learners to work it out for themselves; to form study groups and explore learning at their own pace, and in their own direction.
The pupils determine what they need to work on and are assisted by four teaching assistants and 20 A Level students from the local sixth form college, who are paid as learning coaches.
What happens when D6 cannot go ahead due to social distancing regulations? Matthew Moss provides a remote learning experience which goes by the name of E6!
“Everything was clear and easy to access”
D6 Student
The attendance ranges from around 100 pupils during the Autumn Term to around 200 in the examination season, which is over a quarter of the school roll.
The D6 initiative is an extension of the pervasive culture of self-reliance at Matthew Moss, determined as we are to have our pupils leave us with both excellent academic outcomes and well-developed dispositions for a happy and productive life within British society.
Matthew Moss High School learners who regularly attend the school’s D6 Saturday morning sessions, performed in line with the top 5 schools in England!
This is enshrined in the school’s CHANGE offer:
Composure
We remain effective under pressure. D6 is a great opportunity for student centered learning – conscious discipline.
High Standards
We expect much from ourselves and others.
Agency
We know how to learn and make things happen. According to research from Cambridge International Examinations, students need to be self-reliant when it comes to how they learn before they start higher education. Independent thinking and learning, critical thinking, and the ability to research independently came out on top as the most important skills students need to possess when they embark on university study.
Numeracy & Literacy
We master our use of numbers and words.
Growth Mindset
We learn to succeed through practice.
Empathy
We care about others as well as ourselves.
