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Welcome to Shrewsbury Colleges Group I am delighted you are thinking of studying at Shrewsbury Colleges Group. We are the largest College in Shropshire with the widest choice of courses available for school leavers to study. We offer academic excellence at our English and Welsh Bridge town centre campuses and vocational excellence at our technical and professional centre based at London Road Campus. Whether you are interested in studying A Levels, a vocational course, or earning whilst you learn through an Apprenticeship, we offer opportunities for you to excel. The merger of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and Shrewsbury College has allowed us to provide the best facilities, teaching and resources for all of our students. At the core of our success is our commitment to individual students. This means high quality teaching and close tutorial support. Every student has a personal tutor who will act as an academic guide and mentor, helping solve any day to day problems. All subjects offer additional one to one and small group support for students who are struggling or who want to push themselves even further. We offer additional support for students applying to the top universities, including Cambridge and Oxford. Our Student Support team is there to offer advice and guidance with any difficulties. We want you to enjoy your time with us and achieve your potential. College life isn’t just about studying though, and student life is brilliant. College is a place where you will meet new friends and develop new interests. There are many activities taking place inside and outside College including sports, music, dance and drama. Every year we run trips across the country and the world, including to Greece, Italy and Paris. This blend of excellent teaching, support and enrichment is why so many students travel to us from across Shropshire and Wales. Excellent transport links make it easy to get to our different campuses. This prospectus will help you find out about our courses and our College. We also have regular Advice Events and College Taster Days throughout the year, which are a great opportunity for you to find out more about us. If you cannot make these events, or if you want a personal visit, please contact us and we will be happy to show you around. Best wishes, James Staniforth Principal 2 Contents What’s inside... Why choose Shrewsbury The Agency 122 Colleges Group? 04 Sports & Recreational Location of Campuses 06 activities 124 Choosing the right MaDA & Performing course for you 08 Arts Productions 125 A Level entry The Student Voice 125 requirements 10 Facilities & Vocational entry Partnerships 126 Dates for requirements 11 Careers and opportunities your diaries How to apply 12 for everyone in the NHS 128 Open Evenings Academic courses 14-57 Outstanding Results • 16 October 2018 Academic destinations 16 2018 129 5pm – 8pm, English and Welsh Bridge Campuses Vocational A Level Course • 24 October 2018 courses 58-113 Results 130 5pm – 8pm, English and Vocational Vocational Course Welsh Bridge Campuses destinations 60 Results 132 • 8 November 2018 Preparation Routes 114 5pm – 8pm, London Road Achieving your Campus Apprenticeships 116 Ambitions 134 Supporting your Local, Affordable, High Taster Events study at the College 118 Quality Higher Education • 17 November 2018 136 9am - 1.30pm Help with fees English Bridge Campus Index of Courses 138 and travel costs 120 • 20 - 22 November 2018 4 - 6.30pm London Road Campus The information in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to print • 28 - 30 January 2019 (September 2018). Please see our College website or phone the College to check 4 - 6.30pm any details. If circumstances require, we have the right to withdraw programmes. London Road Campus All of the suggested career examples are taken from the National Careers Service website and are based on yearly national averages (unless otherwise stated) that were correct at the time of going to print. More information can be found Advice Events here: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Scheduled throughout the year If you would like this publication in an alternative format, such as large - please check our website for print, please call 01743 342342. further details. Book online at scg.ac.uk 3 Why choose Shrewsbury Colleges Group? Widest Range of Course Choices Shrewsbury Colleges Group offers the widest choice of both A Level and Vocational courses in Shropshire. The large range of subjects offered at A Level means we can offer any A Level combination with no timetable restrictions. Experienced teachers Many of our teachers have published books on their area of expertise or work with exam boards and awarding bodies, setting and marking papers or acting as external examiners. Others are external quality assurers and represent on numerous national industry forums. Many vocational teachers are still working in their specialist subject whilst teaching, meaning they are keeping their skills up-to-date. Outstanding Progression to University Our students are far more likely to win a place at their first choice University, with 91% success in 2018 compared with 76% nationally. Links with local employers We have excellent links and partnerships with over 600 local, regional and national companies as well as international organisations, providing opportunities for work experience, placements, apprenticeships and employment. These include the Shropshire and Telford Hospital NHS Trust who provide a range of activities during your time at college to work with you to help lead to a career within the trust. Look for the NHS symbol on the relevant course pages and more details on page 128. Broad range of enrichment opportunities Including competitive sports teams, volunteering, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sports activities, clubs and Student Council. Academic Excellence Programme Many opportunities exist to help you prepare for competitive entry programmes such as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and midwifery. There are also programmes to help with applying to Oxford and Cambridge universities. 4 Shrewsbury Colleges Group Study in an inspiring location Shrewsbury is an exciting and vibrant town in which to study. The town centre combines historic landmarks with modern cafes, restaurants and shops. The Quarry Park provides spaces to meet friends and enjoy a variety of sports and is home to the rowing club and it’s a good place to take a walk to aid relaxation. Great preparation for university or the world of work You will have a personalised timetable with time to study and complete homework, seek study support, and work with fellow students on assignments and activities. You will develop independence and time management skills that will make the transition to university, an apprenticeship or employment much easier, particularly if you plan to move away from the area for the next stage of your learning. You will meet new people, make new friendships, and take part in a wide range of activities that provide you with great experiences to enhance your application to university or for employment. Campus Facilities We have subject specific facilities across the three sites; the English Bridge Campus has been developed to accommodate all the Creative Arts courses. Welsh Bridge has specialist classrooms for the science subjects and at London Road there are a range of specialist workshops with up to date equipment. All three campuses use a range of new technologies in the classroom including apps, tablets and augmented reality with free Wi-Fi and the ability to bring your own device. www.scg.ac.uk 5 Location of Campuses Railwa y Stat ion Raven Meadows Bus Station The Library d a o R ld s ie f w h t o i d a m e S M Welsh Bridge Campus n English Bridge e v a Frankwell R Campus A Levels l il H D L e o g ond id p Biology r o P l o Welsh Bridge e n Ro Business Campus ad H igh Chemistry Ba S rk tre er et S The To the Column C tr Square l e Computer Science a e h & The Shirehall r t e tc m la p le Cop o o Wy Wenlock Ro Economics n h t S A5 B a n Electronics k l ad il H l l ’s i n H ls Further Mathematics h l London Road o n a a J W t w n S S w London Ro Geography To Campus Coleham Wenloc Geology ad To k wn Walls Ro Law ad Mathematics Modern Languages The Quarry (French, German, Spanish) Sut t on Ro Physics Wenlock Ro Psychology ad ad Shrewsbury Kingsland L Sociology Cricket Club ondon Road Statistics S BTEC Extended Diploma ut Springfield t on Ro on Shrewsbury Applied Science Approximate walking time: Business Park ad ad eley Ro BTEC Subsidiary Diploma English Bridge to Welsh Bridge via Quarry Route (15 mins) Ot Applied Science Town Walls (10 mins) Business IT – Multimedia & Games High Street (10 mins) Two Plus Programme Train Station - Welsh Bridge Campus (10 mins) Bus Station - Welsh Bridge Campus (8 mins) Train Station - English Bridge Campus (10 mins) Bus Station - English Bridge Campus (10 mins) Su t to English Bridge to London Road Campus (approx 25mins) Ro n Mini bus service provided for cross-campus curriculum study options ad ad Oteley Ro A5 ad Oteley Ro 6 Shrewsbury Colleges Group A5 English Bridge Campus London Road Campus A Levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Vocational Diplomas Classical Civilisation Health & Social Care Beauty Therapies Drama & Theatre Two Plus Programme Business & Tourism English Language and Literature Childcare & Education English Language Vocational Diplomas Computing & IT English Literature Art & Design Construction Trades: Film Studies Photography (Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical Fine Art Fashion