The last two years at school should be vibrant and exciting and a stepping stone towards adulthood. How do you make your Sixth Form offering an energising, positive experience for pupils?

Have you created a programme, exceptional setting or a unique approach to learning away from traditional classroom teaching? Explain how the children have responded to your efforts and any results you’re particularly proud of.

Whether it’s an extra helping hand in class, special clinics for the gifted and talented, or one-to-one support for SEND students, show how your school goes the extra mile to help pupils with their learning.

What makes your boarding school provision special? Is it outstanding emotional care, house parents who go the extra mile, or inventive trips that brighten up the weekends? Showcase what makes your boarding school a true home away from home.

How active is your school at encouraging eco-initiatives and practices amongst pupils and staff? From transport to saving energy, recycling to rewilding, show us your green credentials.

Whether it’s the drama to music provision, dance or stand-up, how does your leadership and energy foster creativity and a love of the performing arts in your pupils?

We need to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians! How do you make your STEM teaching exciting for pupils, and what positive results have come out of it?

How do your students live the values and ethos of your school beyond the classroom and into everyday life? What is the community benefit, how does it support those in need and the students themselves?

The best Early Years departments teach creatively through experiential learning and play. Explain how you keep things inventive and exciting for your young pupils, and what they learn from it.

School should be a welcoming and safe space for all children, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or background. In what way are you fostering an inclusive environment for all pupils and staff?

We all know the importance of exercise in our daily lives – whether it’s recreational or more competitive. Show how passionate you are as a school about your sports provision and how you’ve promoted a love of being physically active amongst pupils.

How well prepared are your Sixth Formers for the real world when they leave school? From cookery classes to money skills, entrepreneurial mindset to leadership qualities, showcase what you’ve put in place to help them on the next stage of their lives.

Creating a school environment where children feel safe and emotionally secure is vital. How does your school safeguard the mental health of your pupils and nurture their confidence, wellbeing and sense of self?