Case Study: Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC)

We recently spent a day at Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC), one of our long-standing subscribers, to see how they actually use MASSOLIT in their teaching. It was great to hear directly from staff about what’s working, what isn’t, and how the platform fits into their day-to-day.

More Confident Students, Better Discussions

Since signing up, BHASVIC teachers say they’ve seen a noticeable difference in how students approach more advanced material. There’s more confidence—especially when students come across complex academic ideas—and that’s feeding into better discussions in class.

Enhancing In-Class and Independent Learning

Teachers at BHASVIC discuss using MASSOLIT in a few different ways, both in and out of the classroom. Whether that's playing a clip in class to kickstart a lesson and spark conversation, or setting lectures as homework – students are encouraged to explore beyond the curriculum to deepen their understanding of topics that interest them.

Howard Brown, Head of Humanities, put it like this: “MASSOLIT gives to my students high level thoughts, but in a condensed way that is approachable to them, and has been tremendously helpful.” The combination of academic depth and accessibility seems to be key for engaging students with challenging topics they might have otherwise shied away from.

Teacher Feedback

For English teacher Jo Ward, the range of viewpoints is a real strength: “It’s bite-sized and gives students a range of perspectives, helping them summarise academic ideas.” 

Teachers also like the flexibility—some use it to stretch more confident students, others to support those who need a bit more scaffolding. As Howard said: “You know you’re delivering quality when you recommend MASSOLIT to students”.

Jo Ward, English Teacher

Howard Brown, Head of Humanities

Final Thoughts

What came through most clearly during our visit was how MASSOLIT is helping to build confidence. When students feel less intimidated by difficult material, they’re more likely to speak up, ask questions, and take their learning further. For the team at BHASVIC, that’s a win.

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