School Links Prospectus Entry Level Level 1

LS15-004-02 School Links Prospectus

Level 1 courses are included in the Key Stage 4 performance tables Entry Level 01 Art & Design (Creative Studies) 02 Catering & Baking, (Employability Skills), (Cauldon) 03 Construction Crafts, (Burslem) 04 Cycle Repair / Body & Paint & Motor Vehicles 05 ESOL (English for speakers of other languages), (Cauldon) 06 Hairdressing & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Childcare (Cauldon) 07 Motor Vehicle Studies, (Burslem)

Level 1 01 Catering, Baking and Hospitality (Cauldon) 02 Construction Crafts (Burslem) 03 Engineering (Burslem) 04 Gaming, interactive media & graphic design (Burslem) 05 Hair and Beauty (Cauldon)

PROVISIONAL DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Courses are being offered on a Tuesdays & Fridays but days and level of qualification are open to negotiation.

Ofsted Report

Overall grade for 14 – 16 provision 2 (GOOD)

Main findings ‘Learners aged 14 to 16 have high success rates and the majority progress into the college’ (page 4)

Outcomes for Learners ‘Progression to the next level within the college is good’ (page 8)

Quality of provision ‘Co-operation with schools….is leading to the development of an educational partnership to support local regeneration’ (page 11)

Leavers 99% Achievement Rate 100% Positive Destinations

98% said on the whole, I have enjoyed my School Links Course

96% said my College course was what I expected

94% said I feel what I have been doing has been worthwhile and I have achieved a great deal

90% said I feel better prepared for College

90% said my School Links experience has helped me to think about my future education and training

97% said I now feel more confident about coming to College when I leave school

99% said I was treated like an adult and expected to think for myself

94% said my confidence and self-esteem has improved since I have been coming to College

93% said I will be attending College when I leave school

94% said I know I am on track to achieve and what work I need to do to complete my course

94% said I feel safe in College and know who to go to if I have any problems

Ian Snape Brandon Meakin Bianca Musoiu The Meadows Longdon Hall School Excel Academy "It has given me the chance to "College has prepared "It gives you a different do something different." me for life." experience, you are treated like an adult and you will Andrew Couperthwaite Rowena Clarke enjoy this college. The Meadows Madeley High School The teachers are amazing." "It has made me more "I would recommend this course confident and I liked and college because you meet Alexandra Dinu doing something new." new people and friends." Excel Academy "It gives you some experience in Jonathon Hart Rebecca Hanley life and can help you to decide Endon High School Excel Academy what you want to do in the "This course has taught me "I’ve had a great time here. It future." lots of things which I didn’t has improved my confidence know before and I have learnt and I’ve made new friends since Sipal Zakoli a lot by attending this course." being here." Excel Academy "It’s good to see what it will be Daniel Cartlidge Kay McCue like when you leave school." Birches Head Academy Ormiston Horizon Academy "I have matured and "It’s an unmissable opportunity." Charlotte Davies learned life skills." Abbey Hill School and Hortensia Udrilescu Performing Arts College Liam Daly Excel Academy "I love the course and I’m St Margaret Ward "I like coming to college because coming back for a full time Catholic Academy I can make new friends and course in September." "I have learned to think learn more English. about my future and what The teachers are so nice." Jackson Wild I want to take at College." Blythe Bridge High School Lukman Khan "I love the course and look Aaron Livingstone Discovery Academy forward to coming back next Birches head Academy "Work hard and respect the year." "I wouldn’t change anything, staff and you will do well." the course is great. Billy Reid I have learnt lots of skills." Watermill School Ashley Muskett "I have made lots of new Josh Rogers The Meadows friends." Ormiston Horizon Academy "I love going to college, it is my "Stoke College has helped favourite day." Alan Beeston me to achieve skills that I Excel Academy never would have learnt." Callum Sherwood "I feel like the college has given Watermill School me a boost in confidence." Josh Leese "College has helped me Excel Academy to grow up." Andrew Moran "I would recommend this The King’s CE (A) School course to anyone who is Ricky Holder "I am happy to come to College thinking about taking it The Roaches and I am going on to Motor because it is more practical than Independent School Vehicles in September." other subjects and it is fun." "The course is fun and I feel like it has pushed me Kai Thomas Jace Christie to do new things." The King’s CE (A) School Local Authority "I have enjoyed all the units we "I enjoy coming in to School have done this year and the Links because the staff are staff are friendly." helpful."

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what to really expect from it, but I got a lot more School Links Case Study than I thought. I got to know what I wanted to do before fully committing to a course and it gave me Sam Tennant insight to what college life was like. L2 Engineering Apprenticeship I’m not sure I would have had the confidence to go for an apprenticeship or even have known where to Excel Academy apply without it. I’m learning all the skills for my future. It’s all hands-on which is exactly what I Sam first discovered his love of engineering thanks to wanted. the college’s School Links programme, which offers school pupils the chance to attend college one day a The apprenticeship has definitely given me more week and learn new skills. options for my future. I come to college one day a week as a student, the rest of the week I’m a After finishing school, Sam joined the Level 2 member of staff, which was strange at first but it’s Engineering course at the Stoke on Trent College. working out great. He soon impressed tutors and was offered an apprenticeship within the Engineering Department I get to carryout engineering jobs for the other at the college’s Burslem Campus. workshops, and maintenance jobs across the campus.” Sam said: “School Links helped me a lot. I wasn’t sure

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result Kyle became more sociable and confident School Links Case Study enough to interact with peers and lecturers. Such was his enthusiasm for college, he took two buses each way to college, developing a 100% attendance KYLE ELSON and punctuality record. Kyle was very successful on LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN GAMES AND BROADCAST MEDIA the School Links programme and despite dyslexia, Kyle completed a Level 1 Award and has gained ORMISTON SIR STANLEY MATHEWS ACADEMY grade C in both his English and ICT GCSE. With these qualifications under his belt he was then able to Kyle joined the college one day a week at the age of progress onto a full-time Level 2 Diploma in games 14 on a School Links Games Design course with pupils and broadcast media. from other schools. His lecturer, Andy Davenne, described him as ‘quiet yet attentive. He learned all Kyle said: ‘The School Links gaming course gave me aspects of Pre-Production and some game engine the opportunity to learn new skills that really work and we watched Kyle's confidence and self- interested me. I struggled at school but coming to esteem begin to grow’. college one day a week really helped me to have the confidence to know I could achieve this qualification Through hard work, Kyle discovered a proficiency in and enrol onto the full time course. I have made lots generating interesting ideas for game levels and as a of new friends and I feel that I really fit in here’.

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said she had selected Bradley to take the lead role as team leader for his group, “as he is one of the best School Links Case Study programmers currently studying at the college”. Bradley Gizzi Bradley said being on the School Links course was a bit daunting at first but he was also excited. “It gave L3 Extended Diploma IT me the opportunity to progress straight onto the Portland School and Specialist College level 3 in a short amount of time and I feel that I have become more independent and can organise and check my own work. My confidence has Bradley first joined Stoke on Trent College at the age increased because I achieved distinctions and I am of 14 on the School Links Level 1 gaming course. keen to attend all lessons and go to university. He soon showed extraordinary skills for his age. When I leave college my ideal career would be in After completing his first year he was given the website development”. opportunity to progress immediately onto the level 3 Extended Diploma in IT with students who were With the determination Bradley has already shown, several years older than him. his tutors have no doubt that he will achieve his Such were his skills that he was entered into a recent goals. Hackathon competition and his lecturer, Boo Zandu

Hair and beauty students from Stoke on Trent College have stormed the regional heats of a prestigious competition at the Blackpool Winter Gardens, winning accolades across several categories.

Outstanding success was gained by the College’s School Links students who study one-day a week at Stoke on Trent College whilst at school.

Ellie Pyatt, from St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, took first place in the School 14+ Evening Style with Ornamentation hair design category, with fellow School Link students.

Amanda Osbourne, from Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, was placed 2nd and Chloe Gilbert, from St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, was placed 3rd.

Jordan Moran, a pupil at Excel Academy in Sneyd Green who is also on the College’s School Links programme, was awarded 1st place in School 14+ Face Painting.

Visit our website for more photos and Youtube clips http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course-area/school-links/ Kay Phillips - School Links Co-ordinator: 01782 603152 LS15-004-02 Art & Design (Creative Studies) Entry Level - Employability & Development Skills

Venue: Burslem Campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 years Entry Criteria: A real interest in the subject area willingness to complete practical and written tasks An interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course.

Brief Details of Course What is this course about: If you have a creative flair then our art and design course will be the right choice for you. This qualification is designed for creative learners with an interest in arts and crafts and can be delivered in a variety of contexts. Examples could include designing and producing 2D and 3D works, ceramics, textiles, drawing and painting.

The course will consist of four units: 1. Explore Craft Skills 2. Develop design ideas for craft 3. Create ideas in response to a brief 4. Produce and review final craft work

How will I be assessed? There is no final examination – you will be assessed by carrying out practical assessments and you will learn through a combination of theory sessions, practical workshops and projects that will be set throughout the year. Progression Route Once you have completed the course you might want to move onto a higher level study programme through School Links or a full time or apprenticeship course at Stoke on Trent College.

Visit our website for more photos and Youtube clips http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course-area/school-links/ Kay Phillips - School Links Co-ordinator: 01782 603152 LS15-004-02 Catering, Baking and Hospitality Entry or Level 1 - Independent Living Skills

Venue: Cauldon campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 Years Entry Criteria: real interest in catering and baking willingness to complete practical and written tasks interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course.

Brief Details of Course This qualification is for young people who may be interested in a career in the hospitality sector. It is particularly aimed at 14-16 year olds and provides the learner with basic skills in differing areas of the hospitality industry including cookery, food service and the industry as a whole.

This course consists of the practical skills for baking, preparing and cooking food, health and safety in food preparation and food hygiene. You will learn about many aspects of the industry and gain valuable practical and teamwork skills.

This is a competence based course and you will be assessed in the kitchen while preparing the dishes to the standard required by City and Guilds. Learners are required to build a portfolio of evidence to prove competence of the underpinning knowledge for this subject. This will take the shape of a file containing all recipes, teaching notes and end of unit tests. The units you may cover are: - Customer service - Serving food and drink - Basic food preparation - Healthy eating - Using kitchen equipment This qualification can help you find a job in a wide range of roles including: - Bar person - Catering - Chef - Cleaner - Housekeeper - Kitchen ant/Porter - Receptionist

l ingredients for the preparation and cooking of recipes will be provided by the Stoke on Trent College.

Venue: Burslem Campus

Brief Details of Course This course is offered to learners as general personal development which focuses on confidence building.

This course involves different trades which could include - brickwork, painting & decorating and carpentry & joinery along with added core units for each trade. However, this is subject to change dependent on student and group numbers.

The course is very practical and is designed to give students basic construction skills in the trades which will enable them to progress onto a higher level college course or onto the first step on a career in the building industry with further training. How will I be assessed? At Entry Level, assessment is when the learner is ready. A range of methods are developed to generate evidence required, incl uding visual or verbal, and learners are encouraged to participate in group activities to make posters, leaflets, displays, etc. Progression Route A full time course at Stoke on Trent College or Vocational training (full time employment with 1 day at College on day release).

Visit our website for more photos and Youtube clips http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course-area/school-links/ Kay Phillips - School Links Co-ordinator: 01782 603152 LS15-004-02 CYCLE REPAIR/BODY & PAINT & MOTOR VEHICLES Entry Level - 18 weeks Cycle Repair / 18 weeks Motor Vehicle

Venue: Burslem Campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 Years Entry Criteria:

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Brief Details of Course Cycle Repair/Body & Paint (18 weeks)

Motor Vehicle Maintenance (18 weeks)

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

PROGRESSION ROUTE

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ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) Entry Level

Venue: Burslem Campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 years Entry Criteria: U Year 10 or 11 – English is assessed before you start the course. UÊÊ interest in improving your English skills

Brief Details of Course

What is this course about? Whatever your language or educational background, the course offers a pathway to a qualification in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Schools have reported a significant improvement in literacy and interpersonal skills. This course was commended in the latest Ofsted college inspection.

What are the entry requirements? UÊn interest in improving your English skills UÊ willingness to participate in class activities and discussion

What else do you need to know Students can join the course at any time but to achieve the recognised qualification students would need to attend college for a significant part of the year. Students who join the course late can achieve a taster, college certificate. How will I be assessed? Ongoing oral and written internal assessments and one final Speaking & Listening and or Reading & Writing exams. Progression Route What could you do next? With improved literacy, year 10 students are better able to achieve in their GCSEs at school.

Year 11 students can progress onto further education courses at Stoke on Trent College e.g. Foundation, ESOL, ICT, Business Media, Hairdressing etc.

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Venue: Cauldon Campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 year Entry Criteria: A real interest in the subject areas A willingness to complete practical and written tasks An interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course.

Brief Details of Course This qualification is for young people who may be interested in a career in either the hair and beauty industry or health and childcare and have not yet decided which path to pursue. It is particularly aimed at 14-16 year olds and provides the learner with basic skills in the different areas.

Hair and Beauty This course will help students gain insights into the industry and learn useful basic practical skills and knowledge. Learners will be expected to demonstrate their practical skills on each other, on family members and on blocks.

There will be a variety of interesting practical units including; styling women’s hair, hair plaiting, hand care, introduction to the hair and beauty sector, skin care and face painting.

Health & Social Care and Childcare The course provides an introduction to working with children and an awareness of child development and some basic skills in meeting young children’s needs. Learners will also have an opportunity to explore health and social care and the various careers available in this sector and develop skills to aid personal development which supports progression onto a higher level course post 16. How will I be assessed? There is no final examination – you will be assessed by carrying out practical assessments and you will learn through a combinati on of theory sessions, practical workshops and discussion groups.

PROGRESSION ROUTE: Once you have completed the course you might want to move onto Full time Stoke on Trent College course.

Visit our website for more photos and Youtube clips http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course-area/school-links/ Kay Phillips - School Links Co-ordinator: 01782 603152 LS15-004-02 Motor vehicles Entry Level

Venue: Burslem Campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 years Entry Criteria: U A real interest in car mechanics U Be willing to complete practical and written tasks U An interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course U All students are required to wear personal protective equipment in the form of safety boots and overalls during practical sessions.

Brief Details of Course

A very practical introduction to the working environment of the motor industry, concentrating on motor vehicle maintenance. The course is intended to give a taster of what is required to progress into the motor vehicle industry.

U The technology and maintenance of motor vehicles U IT skills U Team Working U Health and Safety at Work U Safe use of tools, machinery and equipment in the motor industry.

BOOTS AND OVERALLS ARE AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR THIS COURSE AND ARE PURCHASED BY THE STUDENT.

*Please note, these units are subject to change and additional units can be studied dependant on ability and level of progress. How will I be assessed? By internal written and oral assessments, observation of practical tasks and internal and external moderation. Progression Route A full time course at Stoke on Trent College Vocational training (full time employment with 1 day at college on day release dependant on attitude and ability).

Visit our website for more photos and Youtube clips http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course-area/school-links/ Kay Phillips - School Links Co-ordinator: 01782 603152 LS15-004-02 Catering, Baking and Hospitality Level 1 or Entry - Independent Living Skills

Venue: Cauldon campus

l ingredients for the preparation and cooking of recipes will be provided by the Stoke on Trent College.

Visit our website for more photos and Youtube clips http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course-area/school-links/ Kay Phillips - School Links Co-ordinator: 01782 603152 LS15-004-02 Construction Crafts Level 1

Venue: Burslem Campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 years Entry Criteria: U A real interest in the subject area UÊÊÊwillingness to complete practical and written tasks U An interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course.

Brief Details of Course What is this course about: If you have no experience or prior knowledge of the construction industry then this course is a good place to start.

The qualification is aimed at school age learners who have an interest in all construction craft occupations. The course is designed to give a basic understanding of the construction industry and gives you the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge of the following trades:

UÊbrickwork U painting & decorating UV>À«entry UPlumbing Trades are subject to change dependant on student and group numbers.

Entry Criteria This course is for students with a genuine interest in the construction industry and for those students who may wish to pursue construction as a long term career.

Students who successfully achieve the level 1 certificate in year 1 may progress onto the diploma in year 2 if attendance, punctuality, attitude and behaviour are acceptable.

How will I be assessed? Practical tasks, observation, questions and answers, photographic evidence, written portfolio of evidence.

Students will be selected on the basis of an interview and good school report (attendance, behaviour etc).

How will I be assessed? By internal written and oral assessments, observation of practical tasks and internal and external moderation Progression Route UÊ full time course at Stoke on Trent College or UÊVocational training (full time employment with 1 day at College on day release).

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Venue: Burslem Campus

Brief Details of Course

The course is mainly practical and is designed to give students basic engineering skills in Fitting, Machining, Welding and Electrical competencies that will enable students to progress into a career in a wide range of engineering activities such as: U Fitter machinist U Welder Fabricator U Plant maintenance U Electrical Engineering U Technician U Design Engineer U Engineering management How will I be assessed? Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is competency based, which means that after each stage of training and practice the student is required to demonstrate skills with a series of practical tasks.

A certificate is issued listing the competencies successfully completed at the end of the course. Progression Route U A full time course at Stoke on Trent College or U A full time Apprenticeship in Engineering at Stoke on Trent College, which is designed to lead onto a Modern Apprenticeship (full time job with one day at college).

Venue: Burslem campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 years Entry Criteria: UÊ real interest in computer games and graphic design technology UÊ willingness to complete practical and written tasks UÊ interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course.

BRIEF DETAILS OF COURSE

This qualification is fun and exciting and is designed for learners who have an interest in digital literacy, solving problems and creating simple computer programmes. It will enable you to learn about the different aspects of gaming, including graphics and animation.

Our range of high tech gaming machines include an interactive touch screen, Xbox’s and high quality graphics tablets so that you can create even better and more advanced graphics and animations.

This course will provide learners with knowledge of different software packages to enable you to use these within further education or an apprenticeship and it will give you an introduction to writing simple computer games programmes.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via a number of projects that will be set throughout the year. PROGRESSION ROUTE

Once you have completed the course you might want to move onto a higher level study programme at Stoke on Trent College or an apprenticeship in a related area.

Venue: Cauldon Campus

Brief Details of Course

This course is mainly practical and intended for learners who wish to explore their interest in the hair and beauty sector. It will help students gain insights into the industry and learn useful basic skills and relevant background knowledge. On this course students will be expected to demonstrate their practical skills on each other, on family members and on a block.

Successful students will complete additional units in the second year in order to achieve the Level 1 Diploma

You will be studying a range of units from: U Introduction to Skin and Hand Care U Applying Basic Make up U Introduction to Styling U Introduction to Shampooing and conditioning U Introduction to Plaiting and Twisting U Introduction to Themed Face Painting U Introduction to Nail Art How will I be assessed?

There is no final examination - you will be assessed by carrying out practical assessments and written assignments. Students must complete the certificate in the first year in order to progress onto the diploma in the second year. Progression Route

U A work based apprenticeship (one day at college and four days in the workplace). U A full time course at Stoke on Trent College.

Visit our website for more photos and Youtube clips http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course-area/school-links/ Kay Phillips - School Links Co-ordinator: 01782 603152 LS15-004-02 Motor Vehicle Award Level 1

Venue: Burslem Campus

Duration of Course: 1 or 2 years Entry Criteria: Can demonstrate an interest and desire to work safely in our motor vehicle workshops with a target of progressing to a higher level motor vehicle course.

Brief Details of Course This course is ideal for those wanting to learn more about the motor vehicle industry and offers a taster experience of car mechanics. Students must have a real interest in car mechanics and be willing to follow both practical and academic tasks in order to complete the qualification and develop employability skills.

All students are required to wear personal protective equipment in the form of safety boots and overalls during practical sessions.

This course is delivered in the well equipped college motor vehicle workshop.

Students will study a combination of subjects such as:

Mandatory 1: Health and Safety of the Motor Vehicle Industry

Optional Units 2: Introduction to Spark Ignition Power Units 3: Introduction to Vehicle Inspection

These units are subject to change and additional units can be studied dependant on ability and level of progress.

How will I be assessed? The students are assessed by completing practical tasks that are described in the unit handbook and by producing a portfolio of evidence.

Your college tutor will assess and mark your completed practical work and portfolio, an internal college verifier and an external verifier will also sample a range of students completed work. Progression Route Successful completion of the Level 1 Award in Motor Vehicle Studies provides learners with the opportunity to progress on to a higher Level in Motor Vehicle at Stoke on Trent College.

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