1Angmering

SIXTH FORMPROSPECTUS

2019

Aspire

Achieve

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APPLICATION PROCESS 1 - APPLY

Apply online by visiting http://www.angmeringsixthform.co.uk/students/apply or by downloading an application form. Paper forms are also available from the main reception at The Angmering School, or by calling the Sixth Form office on 01903 778391.

2 - GUIDANCE SESSION

All applicants are invited to a Guidance Session: these take place throughout the year. At your Guidance Session we will discuss your application and your course choices. Please bring along your latest school report (Year 10 or Year 11 is fine) and come ready to discuss your career ambitions. 3 - OFFER

Students who can demonstrate good studentship in Year 11 and are motivated to progress to study in a Sixth Form College will receive an offer of a place. Some courses have their own entry requirements: please check the course information on the website or on the handouts at our Open Evening. 4 - TASTER DAY

You will be invited to a Taster Day in July in order for you to experience your chosen courses before you commit to them. This also gives you the chance to try courses you might be interested in, but may not have experienced at GCSE. 5 - ENROLMENT

Enrolment will take place in late August/early September, although staff will also be available in College after GCSE results day for you to discuss your options. We look forward to you joining us!

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Application Process

Welcome

Our Learning Environment

Personal Growth and Enrichment

Destinations

Course Types

Student Support and Guidance

Student Life

Students’ Perspective

Parents’ Perspective

It all starts here!

CONTENTS

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WELCOME

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Thank you for your interest in Angmering Sixth Form College. Our aim here is simple: to provide you with an excellent, well rounded education, allowing you to maximise your potential. We are justly proud of our reputation for academic excellence, with our students consistently achieving outstanding A Level and BTEC results. Everything we do places the needs of the individual student first. We are completely committed to providing the very best academic, super and extra-curricular education which is underpinned by a robust system of pastoral support.

Sixth Form study is stimulating, challenging and enjoyable, preparing you well for life at university, in an apprenticeship or in the workplace, whilst giving you the opportunity to study your chosen subjects in greater depth.

We look forward to you joining us.

Tony Kerrison Senior Leader: Post 16 Education

“Students ' achievement in the Sixth Form is good.” Ofsted 2017

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OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

At the Angmering Sixth Form College we pride ourselves on high quality educational experience, whatever the level of study. Our class sizes are small, led by outstanding professional staff with a dedication to excellence.

Teachers routinely offer 1:1 or small group coaching in addition to their usual lessons, taking the time to stretch and challenge their students, or to support them when necessary.

In addition, our dedicated Sixth Form Study Room is open and staffed all day every day.

Computers, laptops and individual study carrels are available, as is expert advice on study skills, exam preparation and the university application process. You may also take advantage of the large, well-stocked main school library.

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VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

In our Sixth Form we use a variety of online interactive learning tools to support your academic needs. Most subjects use Google Classroom to share information, set tasks and accept submission of work. We also use Google Drive as a means of working collaboratively with students. Homeworks are set using the “Show my Homework” website which will help you to stay on top of your workload.

In addition, many of our subjects use social media sources to share relevant and current information.

Our “Unifrog” and “Cascaid” online platform will facilitate your post - 18 pathway to university, apprenticeship or workplace.

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PERSONAL GROWTH AND ENRICHMENT

At Angmering we take a holistic view of education: our extra-curricular Enrichment Programme gives you the opportunity to develop your intellect, improve your fitness, learn new skills and broaden your outlook on life. Higher education admissions tutors and potential employers look for students who have engaged in meaningful extra and super-curricular experiences outside the classroom: our wide-ranging Enrichment Programme will promote intellectual curiosity, critical thought and independent, self-directed learning which will prepare you for the wider world beyond the Sixth Form.

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THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION Beginning at the end of Year 12, and completed during the spring term of Year 13, the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an outstanding super-curricular opportunity for you to extend your interest and expertise beyond the A Level syllabus, gain extra UCAS points, and develop invaluable higher level research and study skills ready for university.

Structured through a combination of taught sessions, and independent study under the guidance of a supervisor, you will research and produce a 5000 word report (or an artefact and a 1000 word report) on a subject of your choice, related to your particular projected field of study at university, culminating in a presentation to staff and students.

Past projects have included: "Boys don't dance - do they?"; "How quantum computing will affect our lives in the future"; and "Youthquake: was Brexit the catalyst for political engagement for youth?"

Universities particularly value this additional qualification, and some may even make a reduced offer to applicants because of it.

“ The entire EPQ experience has been both invaluable

and entertaining. I would recommend anyone to take the

EPQ as long as they have the time and inspiration to do so. ”

"The EPQ will be a great help to me as I head off to university, where research will be a vital

aspect, along with the skills I've developed of writing a cohesive

and structured report, as well as time management. “

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Some of the opportunities offered are listed below: WORK EXPERIENCEDance studies, prestige car manufacturers, graphic design consultancies, laboratories, banks and playgroups - just a few of the work experience opportunities offered to all our Year 12 students in our work experience programme. As well as developing skills of team working, communication and resilience, this placement will help you to make your future career choices, and will form a key feature of your C.V. or personal statement.

VOLUNTEERINGWe will help you secure the volunteering placement which will build your confidence, teach you new skills and give you the opportunity to become part of a community and make a difference - while having fun!

“I was given responsibility for my own project during

my placement at the design agency, and the experience

helped me choose my future career path, and helped get

me into university.”

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PERFORMING ARTSThe Angmering School Drama and Dance department offers Sixth Formers a wide range of additional activities, ranging from workshops with private dance companies to theatre trips. There is a wealth of opportunities for you to extend and challenge your current skills.

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SPORTThe Sports Performance Programme offers you the opportunity to follow a targeted pathway through a specific sport which may lead to a Level 1 in Community Sports Leadership Award

" The Angmering PE staff go out of their way to help: they are

so approachable and friendly, and are really enthusiastic and

knowledgeable about their subject."

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" All my subjects arranged stimulating and worthwhile

extra-curricular trips and activities which help me to extend my knowledge and understanding beyond the

classroom."

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Legal, Social & Cultural

Graphic or fashion designer, performing artist or technician, archaeologist, journalist, legal professional, librarian, curator, researcher, events manager ...

Art, Art & Design, Photography, Drama & Theatre, Performing Arts, Dance, Media, Geography, History, English Language, English Literature

Communications,Business Administration & Mathematics

Business manager, accountant, financial adviser, economist, analyst, software & application developer, database & network specialist, sales & marketing professional, PR professional, human resources manager, journalist, author ...

Business Studies, Computing, Economics, English Language, MFL, Mathematics, Further Mathematics

Health, Science & Engineering

Doctor, nurse, paramedic, care professional, architect, mechanical, electrical, civil or aeronautical engineer, research scientist, surveyor, statistician, psychologist ...

Biology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Teamwork & Personal Development, Psychology, Sociology, Science, Sport, Systems

Field of Expertise Sixth Form Courses Career options

DESTINATIONS

Use this table to help you match our Sixth Form courses to the type of career you may

be considering.

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Many courses at university level build on knowledge which you will gain while still at school. Where this is the case, universities need to make sure that all the students they admit have prepared themselves in the best way to cope with their chosen course.

For this reason, some university courses may require you to have studied a specific subject prior to entry, others may not. However, there are some subjects that are required more often than others. These subjects are sometimes referred to as “facilitating subjects”, and are central to the selection of courses offered by the Sixth Form.

THESE ARE:

Mathematics and Further Maths ChemistryEnglish GeographyPhysics HistoryBiology Languages

Further information can be found at www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices or www.ucas.com, and from Sixth Form staff.

FACILITATING SUBJECTS

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Angmering Sixth Form College has a flexible programme offering courses that can be tailored to match your personal abilities, prior learning and choice of career.

LEVEL 1 - BTEC and GCSE

The College offers resits in English and Mathematics if you do not achieve a C in these subjects.

LEVEL 2 – BTEC

At Level 2, the college offers one year courses appropriate for those students who do not initially meet our requirement for the Level 3 programmes. After successful completion of our Level 2 course, such students would be invited to apply for our Level 3 courses.

BTEC courses available are:

Art & DesignHealth and Social CareTeamwork & Personal Development

COURSE TYPES

“The 16-19 pathways are well planned to meet the needs of the full range of abilities of students. They are able to access a broad range of academic and vocational courses.” Ofsted 2017 “Students’ achievement is

strong across the ability range” Ofsted 2017

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LEVEL 3 - A Level and BTEC

The majority of our students study at Level 3. These courses comprise AS/A Levels and vocational equivalents such as BTEC Nationals.

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Art

B Biology Business Studies

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Chemistry ComputingCreative Media Production (BTEC)

D Dance Drama

E Economics English LanguageEnglish Literature

F French Further Maths

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Geography German Graphics

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Health & Social Care History

M Mathematics

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Physical Education Photography Physics Psychology

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Science (BTEC) Sociology Sport (BTEC double) Sport (BTEC triple)Systems Please note that this list is subject to change: an up to date list can be found on our website. Course leaflets can be collected at our Open Evening, or found on our website.

www.angmeringsixthform.co.uk

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Angmering Sixth Form College offers you the very best in academic and pastoral support. We work with tutors, teachers and parents to ensure that you have everything you need to fulfil your potential as a positive, independent and engaged learner.

You will be treated as an adult and given more independence. You are expected to take responsibility for your own learning but encouraged to seek help when needed.

TUTOR

Your tutor oversees all aspects of your Sixth Form life, from academic performance to your post-18 choices. You will meet on a regular basis for 1:1 academic mentoring, and for small group workshop and guidance sessions.

“ I appreciate the small class sizes. The learning is more

personal ”

STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

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CAREERS The Angmering Sixth Form Careers Service is second to none, offering you support and guidance with university, apprenticeship or job applications. This will include 1:1 and small group sessions, visits to careers fairs, higher education conferences and information on a variety of other post-16 destinations; as well as access to a full programme of outside speakers and workshops.

BURSARY The 16-19 Bursary Fund aims to help 16 - 19 year olds overcome any financial barriers they may face when attending full time education in the Sixth Form.

Further information is available from the Sixth Form office, or at www.direct.gov.uk/16-19 bursary

“ Whenever I felt anxious about my studies or career

choices, the Sixth Form staff were there to listen and

advise”

MENTORING PROGRAMME Our tailored mentoring programme offers you 1:1 pastoral and practical support and guidance throughout your time in the Angmering Sixth Form.

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Our purpose-built Sixth Form Centre offers a range of facilities to offer you the opportunity to make the very best of your time here at Angmering.

As well as the supervised Study Room, there is a large Common Room where you can relax, socialise or work between timetabled lessons, taking advantage of the well-stocked café and the comfortable seating. You will also have exclusive use of a number of desktops, laptops or Chromebook computers, as well as access to the school’s five hundred computers and the extensive library for borrowing books or for quiet study.

STUDENT LIFE

“There are plenty of places to study in your own way: the Study Room is always

quiet and purposeful, with help on hand if you need it,

while the Common Room is good for studying with

friends."

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THE ANGMERING STUDENTS' UNION

The Angmering Students’ Union is a body of Sixth Form students who represent all the students within the college. The leadership board of the Students’ Union is broken down into specific officers who are responsible for areas of student life and academia, and they work to improve the student experience as much as possible. Officer roles range from entertainment to charities and equality - with our student liaison being the frontline and voice to the rest of the students. If you feel you can make an impact, lead and create change: then why not run for election at The Angmering Sixth Form - we look forward to welcoming you!

"I mentioned my involvement with the Students' Union on my personal statement and the

admissions tutors were really impressed with. it"

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FACILITIESThe school is also home to excellent facilities such as the Drama Studio, Design and Technology Workshops, Science labs, Art Studio, Fitness Suite, Gym and extensive playing fields.

“ Art at Angmering is great: I have learned so much,

not just for my course, but about the whole creative

arts world."

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“ With my science course the work is challenging and you learn a lot. I like the

way the assignments are laid out and how we learn the criteria in lessons through the

theory and practical work."

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DRESS CODEAlthough there is no uniform requirement, we do expect our Sixth Formers to dress appropriately in College, bearing in mind that they are role models for the younger students. We would define this style of dress as smart casual.

USEFUL WEBSITES

www.ucas.comwww.russellgroup.ac.ukwww.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guidewww.unifrog.orgwww.cascaid.co.ukwww.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fundwww.kooth.com

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STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVE

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“A parliament of debate and discussion.”

“Sixth Form has been a place of growth, encouragement and fun. “

“Angmering teachers create an environment for thoughtful and stimulating discussion. “

“The best thing about the Sixth Form is the engagement on an individual level: I love the small group tutoring environment.”

“Truly the best teachers.”

“Lessons go above and beyond expectations.”

“A great learning environment.”

“I had excellent support with my coursework: my teachers were always ready to give advice and guidance outside lesson times."

“It's good to have a reliable pastoral support base outside my friendship group.”

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PARENTS' PERSPECTIVE

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“ We are confident that our son’s A Level results will reflect the inspirational teaching he has received.”

“ Thank you for all your academic and pastoral support for our daughter: she has loved her time in the Angmering Sixth Form. She had not originally believed herself capable of going to university, but through the excellent teaching, the many careers opportunities and the constant encouragement offered, she has now accepted a place on a degree course which she had thought was beyond her reach.“

“ We have been extremely impressed with the level of teaching and commitment to helping my daughter progress in all her subjects.”

"Our son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at The Angmering Sixth Form College“

“ Angmering Sixth Form has enabled my son to mature and grow in confidence."

“ We had been warned that it might be challenging, but we hardly noticed the transition from GCSEs to A Levels: my daughter’s tutor, and her subject teachers inspired an intellectual curiosity for her subjects and encouraged her to develop independence in her study skills which helped her to thrive from the beginning and throughout her two years in the Sixth Form.”

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This prospectus was made in school with the talents of:

Claire, Fiona, Lou and The Angmering School Art Department

Callum Andrews, Katie Borg, Jasmine Cheeseman, Holly Forsyth, Brodie Hickey, Emily Jordan, Darcey Luscombe, Zoe Martin, Jack Palmer, Jasmin Pelham, Dean Rosin, Harry Wallis and Ben Wells

(A level Photography students)

Theo Asser, David Lewis and Douglas Rose (Keen photographers)

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IT ALL STARTS HERE!

The Angmering Sixth Form is open to all students, including those from other schools and from outside the area.

Apply online:www.angmeringsixthform.co.uk

or contact Becki Robinson, Sixth Form Administratorrrobinson@theangmeringschool.co.uk

Telephone 01903 778391

School Policies and other general information including course specifications can all be found on the Sixth Form website

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