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CELEBRATING SUCCESS CELEBRATING RIGHT COURSE THE CHOOSING DIRECTORY COURSE BUSINESS & MEDIA ENGLISH LEARNING FOUNDATION LANGUAGES HUMANITIES & MODERN TRAVEL, GEOGRAPHY, & SCIENCE COMPUTING MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES & CARE SOCIAL & PE & CRIMINOLOGY LAW PUBLIC SERVICES, UNIFORMED ARTS & PERFORMING VISUAL INFORMATION COLLEGE SPORT OF ACADEMY ACADEMY ARTS CREATIVE ACADEMY HIGH PERFORMANCE ITCHEN LIFE AT FACILITIES ITCHEN AT SUPPORT SUPPORT4LEARNING EDUCATION ADULT STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL ITCHEN TO TRAVELLING CALENDAR ADMISSIONS APPLY TO HOW INDEX COURSE

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A LEVEL PASS RATE PASS LEVEL A 98% 100% ACADEMY OASIS Project Extended History, Subjects: Biology, and ChemistryQualification A, A, A, B Grades: to of Destination: University Medicine. study GEORGIA SOUTH GEORGIA BROOKFIELD COMMUNITY COMMUNITY BROOKFIELD SCHOOL and Psychology Subjects: Economics, Business A A*, A*, Grades: study of Sussex to Destination: University with a professional and Finance, Accounting year. placement REECE ANDERSON REECE ANDERSON At Itchen Sixth Form College we are very proud of the high levels of support and enrichment that we provide for for provide we that and enrichment support of levels the high of very proud are we College Sixth Form Itchen At of their end at the grades higher achieve generally our students fact that the in is reflected This our students. us leave students that Itchen believe firmly we As a result, at the beginning. predicted they were than studies they take. routes whatever careers, their future for prepared well KATHERINE HOWICK HOWICK KATHERINE SCHOOL CROFTON Sociology, Subjects: , Qualification History Project and Extended A, A A*, A*, Grades: to of Southampton Destination: University and Linguistics. English Language study

CELEBRATING SUCCESS 6 CELEBRATING SUCCESS 7 WILDERN & Drama Theatre, Subjects: Acting, Musical Studies Theatre Distinction, B Distinction*, Grades: Bournemouth Destination: Arts University also signed to Acting. Jasmine was study to Italia. in Vogue RD Casting and appeared JASMINE ARMSTRONG ARMSTRONG JASMINE MOLLY STOCKSMOLLY SHOLING ACADEMY OASIS Qualification, Project Subjects: Extended Chemistry Science, Environmental Biology, A, A, B A*, Grades: study to of Bristol Destination: University Zoology. English Language & Literature, & Literature, Subjects: English Language Writing, , Creative Applied Law, History B, B Distinction*, Distinction*, A*, Grades: to of Winchester Destination: University Writing. Creative study OLIVER HALTON HALTON OLIVER COMMUNITY CORT THE HENRY COLLEGE BROOKFIELD COMMUNITY COMMUNITY BROOKFIELD SCHOOL (triple award), & Tourism Subjects: Travel Galileo Cabin Crew, Pass ABB, Pass, Grades: British Airways. Destination: Cabin Crew for OLIVIA BULPITT THE and Care Education Subjects: Early Years A* Grades: a Destination: Working as a Nanny for in Sarisburyfamily Green. JOSEPHINE PEARCE JOSEPHINE PEARCE IT and Computing (double award), IT and Computing (double award), At Itchen Sixth Form College we are very proud of the high levels of support and enrichment that we provide for for provide we that and enrichment support of levels the high of very proud are we College Sixth Form Itchen At of their end at the grades higher achieve generally our students fact that the in is reflected This our students. us leave students that Itchen believe firmly we As a result, at the beginning. predicted they were than studies they take. routes whatever careers, their future for prepared well BEN ARNOLD COMMUNITY CORT THE HENRY COLLEGE Subjects: Applied Law Distinction, Pass Distinction* Grades: IT apprenticeship Destination: Advanced Technologies. with Peach

CELEBRATING SUCCESS 8 CELEBRATING SUCCESS 9 Physical Subjects: Business, Geography, Education B, B Distinction*, Grades: of the Pacific, Destination: University Beth scholarship. on a football California, the UK and is now to returned has since F.C. Chelsea playing for BETH BURGESS BETH BURGESS ABBIE SKETCHER ABBIE SKETCHER THE HAMBLE SCHOOL Subjects: Business (double award) Distinction, Merit Grades: in Quantity Destination: Apprenticeship Surveying, and Programming. Finance RYAN DUGDALE DUGDALE RYAN MAYFIELD ACADEMY OASIS Services (triple award) Subjects: Protective Distinction Distinction* Distinction* Grades: Military Police. Destination: The Royal CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE

We will support you in making the right choices There are three reasons you should choose for your future and help you to unlock your full potential in your chosen subjects. You will be to study at Itchen Sixth Form College: encouraged to take up all of the opportunities we support, inclusivity and enrichment. offer through our expert teaching and specialist academies, alongside the extra-curricular qualifications, trips and activities we provide. Our inclusive, friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Itchen means that if you want to succeed, regardless of level of study or qualification, you can. Your choice of course(s) will depend on your GCSE results and your career pathway. There are a range of options and our staff will help you create an academic programme which is right for you. Each level of study has specific entry requirements as outlined in the table on the opposite page. Check each individual course for their entry requirement, as some courses may have specific requirements. All applications are considered and assessed on an individual basis.

General GCSE Guidance We advise students to aim for at least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C to have the best opportunities for progression to their chosen subjects. However, to be confident in progression to any Level 3 A Level programme, students should aim for grade 6 in their English and Maths GCSEs, as some A Levels require this for entry. Please contact the college or discuss your subject choices at interview if you would like more guidance about GCSE results.

Kamila Brodowska, Redbridge Community School Megan McKenzie, 10 COLLEGE INFORMATION: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE 12 Progression guidance Progression Pass at Entry Level Level at Entry Pass progression allow may 2 or 1, Level to Level pathway other or education Higher pathway career or education Higher pathway career to to progress Able or 3 with Merit Level 9-4 or above/grade A*-C

Type of qualification of Type A Level Diploma/ Vocational Diploma/ Subsidiary Certificate Diploma/ Vocational Certificate/ Extended GCSE Entry of A range 1 and Level Level as qualifications a Foundation part of programme Learning

Entry requirements from school from requirements Entry Grades 9-4 and A*- C in five A*- C in five and Grades 9-4 and English including GCSEs, Maths A*- C in four and Grades 9-4 and English including GCSEs, Maths Maths and Grades 4-3 in English GCSEs at or more two and D-E grades 3-2 and needed No qualifications Level Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level Entry and Level Level 3 Level Both options will allow you to progress to university university to progress Both options will allow you to may also be programmes study and students’ or enrichment qualifications enriched by extra of Sport or Extended activities, such as the Academy Qualification. Project will be discussed at interviewSubject choices and may which pathway our interviewers suggest can no firm decisions you. However, have been right for in August at the college will be made until you enrol and your results on your GCSE and will be based pathway. chosen future

Assessment is based mostly or only on Assessment is based the two years throughout collected coursework of study units or down into broken are Subject topics modules separate and skills practical a more may have The course focus based Can be run as single, double or triple awards, areas specialise in certain which allows you to Sport (triple award). e.g. Business (double award), Assessment is based mostly or only on examined mostly or only on examined Assessment is based content at the end of the two years of study at the end of the two years content key usually revolves around The A Level structure developed are which throughout themes or areas the two years of study the two years study, academic may involve more The course work and written theoretical through which allows you They run as single awards, are other. A Levels alongside each three take to

A Levels vs. vocational qualifications vocational vs. A Levels z z z z Why a vocational qualification may be right be right qualification may a vocational Why you: for z Why an A Level may be right for you: for right be may A Level an Why There are several differences between A Level A and between differences several are There structure, of course in terms courses vocational or coursework and how much content course a take Many students is involved. examination based subjects, of A Level and vocational mixture and how well their preference on their personal other. each subjects complement z z z BUSINESS

ACCOUNTING Business is at the heart of our everyday lives and A Level those who study any of these subjects will have a wide variety of progression opportunities, whether Entry Requirements they choose university or employment. There Grades 9-6 in English and Maths or three or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C. are a variety of courses available to suit different approaches to learning and visiting speakers from z This course studies recording, interpreting and evaluating the financial performance of a industry will apply the learning to the workplace. business. z You will be introduced to new concepts such as incomplete records, partnership accounts and capital investment appraisal. z By the end of this course you will have learnt topics such as double-entry bookkeeping and final accounts for different businesses, along with business organisation and management. z 100% exam

BUSINESS A Level

Entry Requirements Grades 9-6 in English and Maths or three or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C.

z This course looks at how to start a new business and considers the problems faced by managers in organisations. z You will consider how businesses make decisions and tackle problems, particularly in the areas of marketing, finance, human resources and production. z By the end of this course you will be well prepared for higher education or a career in management, banking, finance and leisure. Noemi Sacchetti, Italy Federica Picciocchi, Italy z 100% exam 12 BUSINESS 13 Park School Park James, Bitterne Thomas This course combines business theory combines with IT This course a for giving you the skills required knowledge, in this profession. career you will have studied the end of this course By service, customer spreadsheet marketing, software. modelling and customising may allow of this course completion Successful or a a Level 3 qualification to progress you to Level 2 apprenticeship. 100% coursework

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 2 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry at GCSEs 3 in English or Maths and two Grade 1 Level in a vocational or above 3 or D. Pass grade will also be accepted. qualification z z z z This course takes a practical approach to business, to approach a practical takes This course and carry how theystudying make out decisions. carry you to out your Assignments will require and analyse your information own research, form of a in the findings, sometimes your present in a presentation and occasionally report written others. to you will have studied the end of the course By their products, market companies how real and finance raise their workforces, organise accounts. prepare (41%-58% and exam of coursework A combination studied). of qualification depending on the size

Grade 9-4 in English or three or more GCSEs at GCSEs or more 9-4 in English or three Grade in a vocational Merit or above 9-4 or A*-C. grades will also be accepted. 2 qualification Level BUSINESS 3 Level Vocational, award) or double (single Entry Requirements Entry z z z z This course examines the world of finance and the world of finance examines This course such as unemployment,looks at topics inflation, and the EU. taxation warming, global for number of techniques a will learn You to encouraged and will be analysing problems develop your own views and express on what problems. solve economic should be done to a you will have the end of this course By courses education higher in advantage significant and Accounting Business, Law, in Economics, Management. 100% exam

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Sixth Form Peveril Mohammed Jahan, Barton School The Mountbatten Ramdin, Jean-Luc Entry Requirements Entry or three in English or Maths and 9-6 Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs more ECONOMICS A Level z z z z ENGLISH & MEDIA

The faculty of English and Media is known for its academic achievements and the success of its alumni, with students moving on to top universities and employment across the English and Media sector. As part of the Creative Arts Academy, the faculty offers industry-standard facilities such as a green screen, editing software and our own radio station. Itchen Radio is run by students with shows being broadcast weekly via Community Radio. Extra opportunities include national and international trips to places such as museums, universities and TV studios; access to a variety of guest speakers working in the English and Media industries; and the chance to showcase your work through local events and exhibitions. Students also have the option to add the Extended Project Qualification to their academic programme and pursue creative writing interests.

Miles Spake, School Matt Jenkins, Brookfield Community School 14 ENGLISH & MEDIA 15 College Fareham Sam Payne, 100% coursework By the end of the course you will have submitted a you will have submitted the end of the course By a presentation writing, delivered of creative piece what and understand about your experience work may involve. university You will produce some creative writing, along with writing, along some creative will produce You and work. analysis of your project a critical This course is for students who are passionate passionate are who students is for This course an extra gain to want writing and about creative to support entry to university. qualification

CREATIVE WRITING EXTENDED WRITING EXTENDED CREATIVE (EPQ) QUALIFICATION PROJECT A Level Requirements Entry GCSEs or more in English and four 9-4 Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades z z z z This course enables you to read widely and read enables you to This course develop your skills of analysis and argument time and across by exploring English literature the nature present how writers examining genres, experience. and human of society your for compare to two texts will choose You by theme, may be linked which coursework movement, author or period. studied you will have the end of this course By text, including a Shakespeare texts two drama a poet,an anthology of 21st century poetry, two your own choice. of and two texts texts prose assessment 20% non-exam 80% exam,

Entry Requirements Entry GCSEs or more in English and four 9-4 Grades or A*-C. 9-4 at grades LITERATURE ENGLISH A Level z z z z This course combines aspects of the English aspects combines This course a study to courses and English Literature Language and topics. of texts range writing and speech; imagined travel will study You drama in conflict voice; poetic the fiction; in worlds texts. literary to approaches and re-creative you will have undertaken the end of this course By and non- literary essay comparing a research texts. literary assessment 20% non-exam 80% exam, This course will give you an understanding of how will give you an understanding This course use them effectively. work and the power to words in of language the importance will explore You society. and meanings create how texts will study You read talk, to learn how children representations; across varies how and why language and write; has changed English language the ways society; age. and how it is developing in the digital produced you will have the end of this course By a undertaken of original writing and a portfolio project. research assessment 20% non-exam 80% exam,

Entry Requirements Entry GCSEs or more 9-4 in English and four Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades & LITERATURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE A Level A Level GCSEs or more in English and four 9-4 Grades or A*-C. 9-4 at grades LANGUAGE ENGLISH Entry Requirements Entry ENGLISH COURSES ENGLISH z z z z z z z z 70% exam, 30% coursework 70% exam, By the end of this course you will have explored a you will have explored the end of this course By of media theory and as well as the historical range products. of media social contexts You will have the chance to use camera and use camera to will have the chance You the possibilities of explore editing equipment to film and TV language. This course will develop analyse and your ability to This course a wide range mass media by studying understand your how they influence of media and considering view of the world.

STUDIES MEDIA A Level Entry Requirements Entry GCSEs or more 9-4 in English and four Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades z z z z 70% exam, 30% coursework 70% exam, By the end of this course you will have learned you will have learned the end of this course By of film making, as well as about the art and craft your own short film or create to had the chance screenplay. You will explore topics including the classical topics will explore You and and new film, mainstream Hollywood 2005 onwards film from independent American film. and British and European This course will give you the opportunity to to you the opportunity will give This course and challenging of interesting analyse a range approaches. critical films using different

FILM STUDIES A Level Requirements Entry GCSEs or more 9-4 in English and four Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades MEDIA COURSES MEDIA z z z z This course is practical and will teach you various you various and will teach is practical This course skills which will aid you in your future English life career. or qualification real-life practical, write how to will study You and reports. documents such as emails, letters you will have improved the end of this course By skills. and listening writing, speaking your reading, 33% coursework 67% exam, This course is for students to improve their existing improve to students is for This course grade. English GCSE by respected a key qualification will gain You by universities. and required employers to you will be able the end of this course By or higher education Level 3 courses, onto progress your career. start endorsement with a non-examination 100% exam skills. listening and of speaking

Entry Level or GCSE 2-1 in English. Entry or GCSE Level ENGLISH FUNCTIONAL SKILLS 2 Level 1 and Level Vocational, Requirements Entry Grade 3-1 in English or Pass in English in English or Pass 3-1 in Grade Skills. Functional Level 2 Level ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCSE LANGUAGE ENGLISH Entry Requirements Entry z z z z z z z z

ENGLISH & MEDIA 16 ENGLISH & MEDIA 17 Chamberlayne College for the Arts Chamberlayne College for Allysha Randall, 100% coursework By the end of this course you will have explored you will have explored the end of this course By in produced and targeted are how media products the industry. You will also have the opportunity to develop to your will also have the opportunity You producing skills through own media production and such as film trailers media products magazines. This course is for those who are looking for a for looking those who are is for This course media. to approach and work-related practical

MEDIA Technicals Cambridge Vocational, Certificate 2 Extended Level Requirements Entry GCSEs or more 2-1 in English and three Grades 3-1 or D-G. at grades z z z z This course will occupy three to four periods a four to three will occupy This course on developing and focuses week over two years of news and journalistic your understanding products. your commitment prove to be able need to You part an integral abilities and become and written of a range producing team, Radio of the Itchen of styles. in a variety programmes you will have studied the end of this course By and their audiences, units on media products will journalism and the news industry. You and production of radio also have experience presenting. 60% coursework 40% exam,

Entry Requirements Entry GCSEs or more and four 9-4 in English Grades This is an enrichment 9-4 or A*-C. at grades core your to and will be additional qualification subjects. three JOURNALISM Technicals Cambridge Vocational, Certificate 3 Extended Level z z z z You will develop product your own media You brief. a professional following you will understand the end of the course By and elements of media theory, research media of work a range as well as produce regulation a media portfolio. for appropriate 50% coursework 50% exam, This course will provide you with a detailed you with a detailed will provide This course in a media operate of how different examination environment. work-based

Grades 9-4 in English and four or more GCSEs GCSEs or more and four 9-4 in English Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades Vocational, Cambridge Technicals Technicals Cambridge Vocational, Certificate 3 Extended Level MEDIA DIGITAL Entry Requirements Entry z z z z FOUNDATION LEARNING

Nathan Verge, Oasis Academy Sholing Jordan Langmead, Great Oaks School Babina Cox, Out of Area Connie Connis, Oasis Academy Mayfield

The Foundation Learning and Level 1 programmes are standalone, tailored packages and are not taken with any other courses. The programmes aim to provide students with key life skills and help them progress onto successful destinations, including employment or further study.

18 FOUNDATION LEARNING 19 The units are internally assessed and externally assessed and externally internally The units are no exams. are There moderated. This course covers a number of units, which will covers This course preparation include: managing your own money, in everyday with problems dealing work and for life. The units are internally assessed and externally assessed and externally internally The units are no exams. are There moderated. This course covers a number of units, which will a number covers This course and preparation such as food include topics using public living, travelling healthy cooking, daily living, amongst and shopping for transport others.

You may also take one or more of the the of or more one take also may You to nationally leading courses, following qualifications. recognised Entry Requirements Entry needed. are qualifications No previous SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE SKILLS FOR & WORK Award/Certificate Level Entry BTEC Requirements Entry needed. are qualifications No previous PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Award Level Entry BTEC z z z z This course is suited to those who want to improve to those who want to is suited This course build in key areas, knowledge their foundation extra skills and those who require employability support.structured difficulty if you have a learning It is appropriate in a small group be taught if you need to and/or with a high level of support. and will develop literacy your skills in You which Skills courses, Functional through numeracy at the right level you. These skills delivered for are to and lead tests short through then accessed are qualifications. nationally recognised within work experience will also undertake You try to opportunities out a are there where college, roles. job of different range

Entry Requirements Entry needed. are qualifications No previous FOUNDATION LEARNING LEARNING FOUNDATION PROGRAMME 1 Level and Level Entry Vocational, z z z z This all-inclusive package aims to give a one year, one year, give a to aims This all-inclusive package IT and general numeracy, in literacy, solid base nationally recognised business skills, gaining qualifications. courses in taster part take be able to will also You Skills, as Software and other activities, such Fitness. and Sport and Business Enterprise to you may be able the end of this course By a move onto Level 2 courses, onto progress or at another institution qualification vocational employment. into enter

Students who are involved with our Foundation Learning and Level 1 programmes will also will also 1 programmes Level and Learning with our Foundation involved are who Students assistive which provides department, our Support4Learning from support substantial have To students. for space a dedicated study and (LSAs) assistants support learning technology, Support4Learning Cook, Anne contact 64 or see page Support4Learning, about more out find 023 8043 5636. calling or by emailing [email protected] by Manager Grades 2-1 in English and Maths and a range of and a range in English and Maths 2-1 Grades F-G. 2-1 and at grades GCSEs 1 PROGRAMME LEVEL 1 Level Vocational, Entry Requirements Entry z z z HUMANITIES & MODERN LANGUAGES GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL,

Geography, Travel, Humanities & Modern Languages is our largest faculty and it covers various industries. Students have the opportunity to take part in national and international trips throughout their studies. Past destinations have included Iceland, Morocco, Costa Rica, Southwest USA, France, Spain and southern Italy. Our Travel & Tourism students will also benefit from trips to travel providers, including major airlines, as well as a programme of enrichment qualifications.

Geography and Environmental Science students visit Iceland

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Beth Burgess, Cams Hill School Burgess, Beth Brookfield Community School Max Hoile, Brookfield Brookfield Community School Daniels, Brookfield Roseanna This course looks at current geopolitical issues, the geopolitical looks at current This course environment, the human environment physical skills. and geographical in which independent investigation will do an You and own your fieldwork you will incorporate research. studied you will have the end of this course By energy hazards, as the tectonic such topics superpower geography security, water security, and globalisation. 20% coursework 80% exam,

A Level Requirements Entry or three English and Maths and 9-6 in Grade It is not 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs more Students at GCSE. Geography have essential to do fieldwork. to must be prepared GEOGRAPHY z z z z

The teachers at Itchen are really kind really The teachers at Itchen are is and everyone and enthusiastic, willing to help and be friendly. You will look at topics including the living and at topics will look You pollution, resources, environment, energy physical and sustainability. resources biological you will have studied the end of the course By a good issues and have contemporary in which we can of the ways understanding 100% exam This course is for those who are interested in the interested those who are is for This course we have on our environment. impact our environment. protect

Grade 9-6 in Maths and Science and three or and three Maths and Science 9-6 in Grade Students 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs more do fieldwork. to must be prepared ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL A Level Entry Requirements Entry GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOGRAPHY z z z z 100% coursework By the end of this course you will have carried outcarried you will have the end of this course By your information analysed your own research, to your findings and will be able and presented courses. & Tourism Level 3 Travel onto progress You will study a range of topics including the of topics a range will study You agency industry, travel and tourism UK travel career guided tours, to introduction operations, and work and tourism travel planning for and tourism. in travel experience This course will develop and help you practise the will develop help you practise and This course and employment in the travel for skills required industrytourism or events management.

& TOURISM TRAVEL award) 2 (double Level Vocational, Entry Requirements Entry at of GCSEs a range 3 in English and Grade 3 or D or above. grade z z z z It’s been an amazing two years with the years It’s been an amazing two wished for. have I could outcome best WILDERN SCHOOL MANSHIP, MEGAN 100% coursework By the end of this course you will have carried out carried you will have the end of this course By within the studies of case a range into research a work industry and tourism and completed travel placement. You will study a range of topics including of topics a range will study You tourism service, representatives, customer resort destinations, the UK event industry, airports and tourism. responsible This course will develop and help you practise the will develop help you practise and This course and employment in the travel for skills required industry. tourism

Entry Requirements Entry & TOURISM TRAVEL award) 3 (triple Level Vocational, GCSEs more or four 9-4 in English and Grade 9-4 or A*-C. at grades z z z z This course aims to support potential tourism support potential aims to This course for required the skills by practising careers employment, as an including a work placement of the course. part integral overview a broad of the industry will get and You and tourism of travel build a sound knowledge issues. studied you will have the end of this course By destinations, worldwide tourism UK tourism, and how and tourism, service in travel customer will also have a range services. You plan tourism to your to the course tailor to choose from of units to aspirations. or higher education career 50% coursework 50% exam,

Entry Requirements Entry GCSEs more or four 9-4 in English and Grade 9-4 or A*-C. at grades & TOURISM TRAVEL award) 3 (single Level Vocational, z z z z TRAVEL & TOURISM COURSES & TOURISM TRAVEL

GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, HUMANITIES & MODERN LANGUAGES 22 GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, HUMANITIES & MODERN LANGUAGES 23 Brookfield Community School Community Brookfield White, Daniel Out of Area Fox, Daniel This course is suitable for learners who would like who would like learners for is suitable This course crew on airlines. of the cabin part work as to and security, safety airline health, will study You service, deal cabin how to situations, emergency and selling techniques. with customers you will have undertaken the end of this course By crew cabin at British Airways for one day training staff. 100% coursework You will gain a thorough knowledge and knowledge a thorough will gain You led trainer combining of Galileo, understanding creating, exercises, with practical demonstrations travel and amending complex retrieving storing, itineraries. make you will be able to the end of this course By rooms for flights, hotel reservations and confirm with the system. hire and car 100% exam This course introduces you to Galileo, a system a system Galileo, you to introduces This course and airlines all over the agents used by travel world.

The following enrichment courses are are courses enrichment following The Geography, studying to students offered and Travel and Science Environmental an integral form may and courses Tourism programme. study your part of INTRODUCTION TO CABIN CREW TO INTRODUCTION 2 Level Vocational, GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION GLOBAL (GALILEO) 3 Level Vocational, z z z z z z z z GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, HUMANITIES & MODERN LANGUAGES HUMANITIES COURSES

POLITICS A Level Entry Requirements Grades 9-4 in English and Maths and three or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C. z This course will give you an awareness and understanding of the fascinating political issues we face today. z You will deepen your knowledge of political events and systems, and their consequences for our daily lives. z By the end of this course you will have studied topics such as the UK Government, political participation, core political ideas and American politics. z 100% exam

HISTORY A Level Entry Requirements Grades 9-4 in English and Maths and three or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C. z This course develops skills which are vital for higher education and the workplace, including the ability to research, evaluate and judge evidence based on analytical reasoning. z You will develop academic skills and discuss the present and the past. z By the end of this course you will have studied topics such as the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, the Tudors and the history of the USA from 1865-1965. History Students Visiting Hampton Court Palace z 80% exam, 20% coursework 24 GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, HUMANITIES & MODERN LANGUAGES 25 We also offer A Levels for native speakers speakers native for A Levels offer also We as Polish, Chinese, such in languages, more. Arabic and This course will give you the tools to significantly to will give you the tools This course on skills based language your Spanish improve knowledge. your GCSE carry and films, and texts literary will study You of on an area project out an independent research your choice. practised you will have the end of this course By and writing in reading listening, skills in speaking, and pair in group and have participated Spanish the course. work throughout 100% exam

A Level Requirements Entry 9-6 in grade in English and Maths, 9-4 Grades at grades GCSEs or more and two GCSE Spanish 9-4 or A*-C. SPANISH z z z z It’s been an amazing two years with the with years It’s been an amazing two wished for. have I could outcome best WILDERN SCHOOL MANSHIP, MEGAN This course will allow students to speak at length speak to will allow students This course GCSE on their substantially and improve in French knowledge. carry and films, and texts literary will study You of on an area project out an independent research your choice. a gained you will have the end of this course By reading listening, speaking, for foundation good in participated and have and writing in French the course. work throughout pair and group 100% exam

Entry Requirements Entry 9-6 in grade in English and Maths, 9-4 Grades at grades GCSEs or more two and GCSE French 9-4 or A*-C. FRENCH A Level z z z z MODERN LANGUAGES COURSES LANGUAGES MODERN COMPUTING & SCIENCE MATHEMATICS,

The faculty of Mathematics, Computing & Science is taught by highly qualified, passionate and experienced staff. Our close links with higher education institutions ensure that many of our students go on to study STEM-based courses at university or enter the workplace with lots of potential pathways ahead of them. There will also be opportunities to gain work experience, visit research laboratories at universities and take part in activities alongside technology companies.

Holly Mitchell, Oasis Academy Sholing

26 MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING & SCIENCE 27 100% exam By the end of this course, you will have studied you will have the end of this course, By linear of statistics, as the applications such topics and growth. sequences probability, programming, You will undertake content strands, which have strands, content will undertake You and of their relevance on the basis been selected and of study of areas a wide range to application employment. This course is for students who want to continue continue to want who students is for This course to but who do not want their mathematics studies A Level. a full study

CORE MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS CORE IN CONTEXT) (MATHEMATICS course) year 3 (one Level Requirements Entry GCSEs more or four 9-5 in Maths and Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grade z z z z This course is for strong mathematicians who strong is for This course enjoy the subject. A Levels gain will work to you During the two years, Mathematics. Further in both Mathematics and studied you will have the end of this course, By and complex such as matrices additional topics of statistics, as well as the applications numbers, mathematics. mechanics and decision 100% exam

A Level Requirements Entry 9-8) in Maths and grade 9-7 (preferably Grade 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs or more four MATHEMATICS & FURTHER & FURTHER MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS z z z z You will extend your knowledge of algebra and of algebra your knowledge will extend You concepts fresh trigonometry as well as learning such as calculus. studied you will have the end of this course, By mathematical and various mechanics, statistics processes. 100% exam This course looks at key mathematical processes processes looks at key mathematical This course and solve equations needed to such as techniques and graphs. work with functions

Now studying Mathematics studying Qi, China, Now Bruce of Oxford at the University and Statistics Entry Requirements Entry GCSEs or more in Maths and four 9-7 Grades with grade Students 9-4 or A*-C. at grades individual to 6 in Maths will be subject consideration. MATHEMATICS A Level MATHEMATICS COURSES MATHEMATICS z z z z 50% exam 50% coursework 50% exam By the end of this course you will have taken you will have taken the end of this course By assessed internally additional units which are application around focussed coursework development, cyber security, example for design, social media, project application design and product management, games development. Assessments will require research, analysis research, Assessments will require and software using suitable and investigation hardware. This course focuses on an understanding of on an understanding focuses This course networks, such as hardware, IT fundamentals how and computers, use of ethical the software, businesses use IT.

IT (APPLICATION DEVELOPER) IT (APPLICATION award) 3 (double Level Vocational, Entry Requirements Entry or and two in English and Maths 9-4 Grades Merit or above 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs more also be will 2 qualification Level in a relevant accepted. z z z z 100% exam By the end of this course you will have a greater a greater you will have the end of this course By use of how organisations understanding and externally both internally sources information you will encounter. and the types of information Practical IT skills will be developed IT skills the throughout Practical qualification. This course focuses on an understanding of on an understanding focuses This course networks, such as hardware, IT fundamentals how and computers, use of ethical the software, businesses use IT.

IT award) 3 (single Level Vocational, Requirements Entry or and two in English and Maths 9-4 Grades Merit or above 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs more also be will 2 qualification Level in a relevant accepted. z z z COMPUTING COURSES COMPUTING z These courses are aimed at students who have aimed at students are These courses 2 or above in Mathematics a grade gained not yet their knowledge improve to and who want GCSE and on mathematical and understanding processes. numerical on the skills of Number Operations, will focus You Handling. and Data Using Measure you may have the the end of this course By Maths. GCSE to progress to opportunity 100% exam This course is for students who need to improve improve need to who students is for This course grade. their existing Maths GCSE techniques examination on will concentrate You topics. and on revising some of the harder undertaken you will have the end of this course By a achieve to at least revision course an intensive 4. grade 100% exam

Level 2 Level Requirements Entry 1 in Maths or Mathematics Functional Grade Skills at Entry 3. MATHEMATICS FUNCTIONAL FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICS SKILLS Entry Requirements Entry of GCSEs and a range in Maths above 3 or Grade or D-E. 3-2 at grades GCSE MATHEMATICS 2 Level z z z z z z z z

MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING & SCIENCE 28 MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING & SCIENCE 29 Park Bitterne Sadler, Owen This course is practical and work-related, studying and work-related, is practical This course industry, such as working in the IT database topics development, graphics, design, website computer design. and software software spreadsheet units and units, with two core four will study You two specialist units. you will be qualified the end of this course By or enter a Level 3 qualification to progress to employment in the IT industry. 100% coursework

Entry Requirements Entry 3 and D or above. at grade of GCSEs A range IT 2 Level Vocational, z z z z MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING & SCIENCE

SCIENCE COURSES

BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS A Level A Level A Level

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Grades 9-5 in English and Maths and grade 6 in Grades 9-5 in English and Maths and grade 6 in Grades 9-5 in English and Maths and grade 6 in Science qualifications. You should have at least Science qualifications. You should have at least Science qualifications. You should have at least eight GCSEs which average grade 5 or grade C. eight GCSEs which average grade 5 or grade C. eight GCSEs which average grade 5 or grade C.

z This course explores the enormous range of z This course explores topics such as the z This course explores topics such as the modern biology, exploring the units including: foundations of chemistry, the periodic table, foundations of physics, forces and motion, DNA, proteins, enzymes, viruses and cell organic chemistry, analysis, physical chemistry electrons, waves and photos, astrophysics and ultrastructure; circulatory systems and respiratory and transition elements. particles, along with developing your practical systems in a wide range of organisms; cell division z You will study six modules which will provide physics skills. and reproduction in mammals and plants; a strong understanding of various areas of z You will be encouraged to recognise physical nutrition in plants and animals, homeostasis and chemistry. concepts and principles in technological kidneys; ecology and the environment; evolution z By the end of this course you will have been applications. and the creation of new species. taught practical skills which are integrated with z By the end of this course you will have learnt about z The course includes extensive practical and the theoretical topics throughout the course and the core principles and applications of physics and microscopy work. assessed both through written papers and the will be able to progress to higher education. z 100% exam practical endorsement, which is a teacher assessed z 100% exam component, separate from the A Level grade. z 100% exam

The subjects that I chose had really nice teachers, great results and good resources.

30 MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING & SCIENCE 31 75% exam, 25% controlled assessment 25% controlled 75% exam, By the end of this course you may be able to you may be able the end of this course By such qualification, a Level 3 Science onto progress as Biology A Level. You will have opportunities to do practical work do practical to opportunities will have You including of techniques, a range and will learn in science usually be done some that cannot classes at school. This course is designed for students wishing to students is designed for This course GCSE. their existing Science improve

BIOLOGY GCSE GCSE BIOLOGY 2 Level Requirements Entry GCSE in any Science 4 or C or higher Grade course. z z z z The topic areas covered in this course include: in this course covered areas The topic structure tissues; atomic animal and plant cells; of properties and physical and bonding; chemical their and their uses; waves to related substances in communications. application laboratory quantitative to will be introduced You chromatography, calibration, techniques, which safety, calorimetry and laboratory science and life chemical the to relevant are industries. involved and the skills the stages will cover You how needed in planning a scientific investigation: conclusions scientific draw interpret, record, to and evaluate. 42% coursework 58% exam,

Vocational Level 3 Level Vocational Requirements Entry 4 in and Maths and grade 9-4 in English Grades at least You should have qualifications. Science C. 4 or grade grade which average eight GCSEs APPLIED SCIENCE APPLIED z z z z Italy Nina Plana, Slovakia Elena Cama, Italy Italy Gaia Abbate, Italy Matilde Galfano, Crestwood School Crestwood Gi Ying Lee, Rachel Italy Pelliccio, Francesco SOCIAL SCIENCES & CARE

Social Sciences and Care is a well-established and high achieving faculty, with a clear history of supporting students to exceed their target grades. Subjects are taught by a highly qualified team of specialists, some of whom are nationally acclaimed authors in their subjects. Students enjoy trips throughout the year to national and international destinations and work experience organised while on our courses. Our Care students have compulsory work placements throughout the year in varied locations.

Iesha Harfield, Woodlands Community College Rachel Gi Ying Lee, Crestwood School

32 SOCIAL SCIENCES & CARE 33 Chloe Williams, Toynbee Crestwood School Crestwood Pearce, Rosie Adelaina Weller, The Henry Cort Community College Adelaina Weller,

This course studies the vibrant and changing the vibrant studies This course in which we live, exploring of the society nature well as identity and behaviour as people’s which lie factors social and cultural examining behind this. and differences the inequalities will consider You such as those associated that exist within society and ethnicity. gender with income, you will have studied the end of this course By and including crime areas of topic a wide range and culture inequality and difference, deviance, methods. and research education family, identity, 100% exam

A Level Requirements Entry at GCSEs or more in English and four 9-5 Grades for is no requirement There 9-5 or A*-C. grades at GCSE. Sociology studied have to you SOCIOLOGY z z z z MASON BROWN, TOYNBEE SCHOOL TOYNBEE MASON BROWN, I liked being treated as an adult, as an adult, being treated I liked if needed. with support there You will understand how to design, carry design, how to out and will understand You wide- as well as investigate analyse research, such as addictive behaviours, topics ranging bullying behaviours, autistic spectrum disorders, and stress. criminal behaviours, you will have achieved the end of this course By of the major psychological a solid understanding explain use these to and be able to approaches behaviour. 100% exam This course will allow you to critically analyse critically will allow you to This course and the your behaviour and seek explanation for you. behaviour of those around

Entry Requirements Entry or and three in English and Maths 9-5 Grades is no There 9-5 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs more Psychology studied have to you for requirement at GCSE. PSYCHOLOGY A Level SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES SCIENCE SOCIAL z z z z Assessment is completed via portfolios and work- via portfolios Assessment is completed assessments. based By the end of this course you will have completed you will have completed the end of this course By and have a settings in childcare work placements work in to of what is required understanding good childcare. You will learn about working with children at about working with children will learn You and development, in their growth stages different of seven age the years. up to This course is a one year foundation in childcare in childcare foundation year is a one This course enter to you with the knowledge and will provide or apprenticeship, on a relevant employment, take the Level 3 course. to progress

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY YEARS YEARS EARLY TO INTRODUCTION AND CARE EDUCATION 2 Level Vocational, Entry Requirements Entry or and Maths and two 3-2 at English Grades All applicants 3-2 or D-E. at grades GCSEs more with children in working an interest must show be would area in this experience and relevant desirable. z z z z Assessment is completed via a balance of a balance via Assessment is completed and examination. coursework By the end of this course you will have experienced you will have experienced the end of this course By elderly such as mandatory in settings placements homes, special needs schools, mainstream care schools or nurseries. You will study topics which may include topics will study You and communication, interaction interpersonal professional and and physiology, anatomy development. This course is designed for students with a broad a broad with students is designed for This course to who want and social care in health interest occupations. of related a variety study

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CARE AND SOCIAL HEALTH award) 3 (triple Level Vocational, Requirements Entry at and Maths, Science 9-4 in English Grades 9-4 at grades GCSEs or more 9-4 and two grade or A*-C. z z z z This course covers working with children at working with children covers This course of their development 0-7 from stages different years. units and a substantial fifteen will study You placements amount of time is spent in practical including schools and nurseries. with children, how you will have learnt the end of this course By professionals, and other care parents work with to in compulsory work placements and undertaken settings. and education years early work- portfolios, via Assessment is completed assessments. assessments and external based

All Care courses, including Health & Social Care, will involve compulsory assessed assessed compulsory will involve Care, & Social Health including courses, All Care a DBS of cost the towards to pay need will courses these take who All students placements. course uniform. care and certificate) Barring Service and (Disclosure Grades 9-4 in English and Maths and three or and Maths and three 9-4 in English Grades must All applicants 9-4 or A*-C. GCSEs more with children in working an interest show be would area in this experience and relevant desirable. Vocational, Level 3 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry EARLY YEARS EDUCATION EDUCATION YEARS EARLY AND CARE z z z z CARE COURSES CARE

SOCIAL SCIENCES & CARE 34 SOCIAL SCIENCES & CARE 35 Bitterne Park School Park Bitterne Stone, School Kiera Park Bitterne Ella Taylor, This course is for one year and will provide you and will provide one year is for This course on employment, enter to take with the knowledge the Level 3 to or progress apprenticeship relevant course. Care and Social health which include equality, topics will study You and Social rights in Health and diversity and development growth human andCare; safeguarding. you will have completed the end of this course By and social care in health work placements of what is understanding and have a good settings and social care. in health work to required and work- portfolios via Assessment is completed assessments. based

Entry Requirements Entry or and Maths and two 3-2 at English Grades 3-2 or D-E. at grades GCSEs more HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CARE AND SOCIAL HEALTH 2 Level Vocational, z z z z SPORT & PE

Grace Kelly, Brookfield Community School

The faculty of Sport & PE is highly successful and largely contributes to Itchen’s status as the most successful college in . The learning area offers a range of additional courses in coaching and leadership and high quality coaching as part of the Academy of Sport. Students benefit from links to higher education institutions and various opportunities to play competitively against other teams, use our sports facilities and learn from experts.

36 SPORT & PE 37 100% coursework By the end of this course you will be qualified to you will be qualified the end of this course By the Level work and, if you gain coaching paid gain football fully qualified you will be a 2 qualification, coach. You will be able to take this course alongside this course take to will be able You may choose to and English and Maths GCSE, depending on it over one or two years complete the level of study. This course combines qualifications in coaching, coaching, in qualifications combines This course Levels 1, 2 and 3. across and instruction teaching

FOOTBALL COACHING DIPLOMA COACHING FOOTBALL 2 & 3 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry requirements, course no specific are There keen interest and a fitness although personal trained being are You is essential. in football be need to so you coach a football become to of the class and up in front standing confident sessions. coaching taking z z z z The courses at Itchen Sixth Form Form at Itchen Sixth The courses life. up for set you College This course combines practical and theoretical and theoretical practical combines This course revolves around largely elements and the course likely which you are situations workplace realistic during your career. experience to and as anatomy such units on areas will study You programming, and fitness training physiology, and sports event organisation sports psychology, business in sport. had the you will have the end of this course By additional qualifications take to opportunity such as in areas your learning supplement to aid. and first coaching fitness, leadership, mandatory and 4 units10 units are (coursework) assessed. externally are

Entry Requirements Entry or two and English and Science 9-4 in Grade Merit or above 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs more will 2 qualification Level vocational in a related also be accepted. SPORT (PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 3 3 LEVEL BTEC (PEARSON SPORT DIPLOMA) EXTENDED NATIONAL award) 3 (triple Level Vocational, z z z z James Johnson, The Hamble School Charlie Hancock, The Henry Cort Community College Charlie Hancock, This course will enable you to develop will enable you to an This course influencing of the factors understanding a apply these to and the ability to performance activities. of physical range and moral the social, will understand You and participation affect issues which can cultural activity. in physical performance developed you will have the end of this course By and analyse, evaluate the skills necessary to performance. improve . 30% practical 70% exam

Entry Requirements Entry and two and PE in English, Science 9-4 Grades must You 9-4 or A*-C. at grades GCSEs or more one in at least competitively also be playing basis. sport on a regular & PE SPORT A Level z z z z 100% exam By the end of this course you will be able to work you will be able to the end of this course By two and gain trainer independently as a personal referral. exercise and training diplomas in personal You will develop your knowledge from the Level 1 will develop from your knowledge You and become qualifications and 2 Fitness Instructor gain a Sports Massage You will also qualified. fully a qualified Spin Bike and become qualification Instructor. This course will allow you to work with clients to work with clients to you to will allow This course working as a personal experience practical gain time course. this full of as part trainer 100% coursework By the end of this course you will be able to to you will be able the end of this course By Training Level the 3 Personal onto progress qualification. You will be fully qualified to work as a fitness qualified will be fully You throughout in gyms and fitness suites instructor the country. This course builds on the Level 1 qualification This course in the gym and work to and will give you the skills industry. leisure

INSTRUCTOR FITNESS 2 Level Vocational, PERSONAL TRAINING Entry Requirements Entry required. is Fitness Instructor Assistant 1 Level 3 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry is required. 2 Fitness Instructor Level z z z z z z z z 100% coursework By the end of this course you will be able to you will be able to the end of this course By the Level 2 qualification. onto progress You will be taught fitness and gym-based fitness and gym-based will be taught You year. in this first fundamentals This course introduces the foundations of fitness the foundations introduces This course instruction.

The following subjects can be taken as taken can be subjects following The your of as part qualifications additional qualifications The programme. sports are who students by taken be also may although PE subjects, & Sport studying not priority. given will be & PE students Sport FITNESS INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT 1 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry requirements, course no specific are There in keen interest a fitness and although personal the fitness industry essential. are z z z z This course is practical and work related, and work related, is practical This course advanced a more for foundation a good providing in a similar area. qualification on six units which include topics will study You healthy to introduction and physiology, anatomy and nutrition and developing sporting exercise awareness. skills and tactical you will have shown your the end of this course By and sport and used skills in motivation for passion deadlines. meet to self-discipline 100% coursework

Entry Requirements Entry in a related at 3-1 or D-E. Pass of GCSEs A range 1 subject will also be accepted. Level vocational SPORT 2 Level Vocational, z z z z

SPORT & PE 38 SPORT & PE 39 Samuel Bold, The HenrySamuel College Cort Community This course develops the your skills from This course and extends Award Community Sports Leadership and coaching. your abilities in leadership hours thirty volunteer complete will need to You and coaching providing community in the local leadership. you will have studied the end of this course By suitable activities and exercises learning different primaryfor and secondary as well school children as over 50s. 100% coursework This course is a practical approach to leadership leadership to approach is a practical This course activities. sports and involves coaching hours volunteer ten complete have to will also You and leadership. of coaching a good you will have the end of this course By advanced a more complete to foundation coaching. and in leadership qualification 100% coursework

Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Award is Award 2 Community Sports Leadership Level required. Vocational, Level 3 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry HIGHER SPORTS LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP HIGHER SPORTS AWARD Vocational, Level 2 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry requirements, course no specific are There in keen interest and a fitness although personal required. are and leadership coaching COMMUNITY SPORTS LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP SPORTS COMMUNITY AWARD z z z z z z z z Junior Leaders’ Field Gun Competition at HMS Collingwood at Field Gun Competition Junior Leaders’ Itchen’s Protective Services students competing at the Royal Navy’s Navy’s at the Royal competing students Services Protective Itchen’s The faculty of Uniformed Protective Services, Law & Law Services, Protective Uniformed of faculty The content, in subject and diverse is exciting Criminology opportunities. of variety a its students offering

UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE

SERVICES, LAW & CRIMINOLOGY 40 UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES, LAW & CRIMINOLOGY 41 50% exam, 50% controlled assessment 50% controlled 50% exam, By the end of this course you will have studied the end of this course By the as theories on criminal behaviour, such topics the of crime and explored changing awareness courtroom. to journey crime scene from You will be able to understand why crime is understand to will be able You policy. social and how it impacts committed This course examines the theoretical study of study the theoretical examines This course in a of criminal situations criminality and analysis manner. and practical diverse

CRIMINOLOGY 3 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry GCSEs or more and four 9-5 in English Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades z z z z This course will allow you to practise the practise will allow you to This course of reasoned and construction formulation of a legal in the applied context argument framework. such as civil law disputes, topics will study You aspects of criminal law and how investigating specific crimes, and apply the law to examine to property. against including homicide and offences you will have a good the end of this course By apply the law in a of how to understanding civil, criminal and family across context practical law. – and coursework of exam A combination be confirmed to percentage

LAW APPLIED 3 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry GCSEs or more and three 9-5 in English Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades z z z z

This course examines the English legal system, the English legal examines This course to of crime and how we respond major areas criminal between them, including the distinction ofthe role and of law, sources the and civil law, in the professionals legal lay people and judges, system. legal affairs you if you enjoy current is for This course the answer issues where and solving complex your but where clear, perfectly is not always of interpretation future the affect could judgement in a career interested and if you are points of law, profession. within the legal you will have studied the end of this course By and as how the law is made, solicitors such topics law contract murder, system, the court barristers, law. and tort 100% exam

Entry Requirements Entry GCSEs or more and four 9-5 in English Grades 9-4 or A*-C. at grades LAW A Level LAW & CRIMINOLOGY LAW z z z z Law and Criminology allow students to take an academic route into the legal professions and and professions legal the into route an academic to take students allow Criminology and Law of Houses to the trips and with universities, links include Extra opportunities education. higher Courts. Law Southampton’s and Court Supreme The Parliament, 50% coursework, 50% controlled assessment 50% coursework, 50% controlled By the end of this course you will have a good you will have a good the end of this course By criminology and understanding for foundation Level 3 a relevant to the possibility of progressing qualification. You will study the psychological reasons as to why as to reasons the psychological will study You of this the consequences and crime is committed behaviour in society. This course is for those interested in crime, human those interested is for This course sociology and the psychology, law, behaviour, system. criminal justice 100% coursework By the end of this course you will be confident in you will be confident the end of this course By works system how the English legal understanding a Level 3 A Level onto progress and may be able to Law course. or vocational You will develop your legal terminology, skills and terminology, will develop your legal You behaviour and help identify criminal to knowledge consequences. This course is suited to those who are interested in interested who are those to is suited This course the English to and introduction law and provides system. legal

WORK & LEGAL LAW 2 Level Vocational, CRIMINOLOGY 2 Level Vocational, Entry Requirements Entry at of GCSEs and a range 3 in English Grade or above. 3 or D grade Requirements Entry at of GCSEs 3 in English and a range Grade 3 or D or above. grade z z z z z z z z Bitterne Park School Park Bitterne Chloe Sparsholt, The Hamble School The Hamble Roberts, Courtney

UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES, LAW & CRIMINOLOGY 42 UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES, LAW & CRIMINOLOGY 43 100% coursework By the end of this course you will have studied you will have the end of this course By career communication, and units on teamwork outdoor and fitness, adventurous planning, health activities and developed key skills which will be or services, outdoor a uniformed enter to required security career. This course is for those who are looking for an looking for those who are is for This course services working in the emergency to introduction to progress or the military and may allow you to the Level 3 qualification.

TEAMWORK AND PERSONAL AND PERSONAL TEAMWORK COMMUNITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT award) 2 (double Level Vocational, Requirements Entry at of GCSEs and a range 3 in English Grade in a related or above Pass or above. 3 or D grade will also be 2 qualification Level vocational accepted. z z z This course is for those who are looking to enter a enter looking to those who are is for This course services in the military and or emergency career higher education. to a pathway also provides astudied you will have the end of this course By government, including leadership, of topics range adventurous expedition skills, citizenship, testing and and conflict, fitness activities, war discipline. 100% coursework UNIFORMED SERVICES ACADEMY ENRICHMENT ACADEMY SERVICES UNIFORMED such as services emergency military and with the working gain experiences Students and Prison, Maritime Ambulance, Police, RAF, Army, Marines, Royal the Navy, Royal the service. Rescue and Fire and Coastguard military and/or with the trips visits and experience, work undertake also may Students speakers. guest from guidance careers as receiving as well services, emergency activities including enrichment other for to pay students for opportunities will be There much more. and coasteering sea survival, gliding, parachuting,

Entry Requirements Entry at GCSEs in English and four 9-4 Grades in a related Merit or above or A*-C. 9-4 grades will also be 2 qualification Level vocational accepted. SERVICES PROTECTIVE or triple 3 (double Level Vocational, award) z z z Students taking Protective Services or Services Protective taking Students in Development Personal and Teamwork to prepared to be need Community the activities (climbing, participate in on-site kayaking, biking, mountain ropes, low activities (adventurous off-site and fitness) visits to specialist activities residential, military services). and emergency the an annual £95 charge pay also Students also are and activities, core those for uniform correct the to purchase required shop.] college online the through UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE PROTECTIVE UNIFORMED SERVICES Our Uniformed Services Academy provides provides Academy Services Our Uniformed to wishing those for environment a realistic after public services uniformed the enter team have dynamic teaching The college. to experience service uniformed extensive on go regularly students and upon draw other against to compete trips enrichment complete and services with the work colleges, such as the extra-curricular qualifications Award. Edinburgh’s of Duke VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Mia Parmiter, The Hamble School

Visual and Performing Arts is an exciting and dynamic faculty which enables students to grow in confidence and develop their skills in all areas of the arts. As part of our Creative Arts Academy, you will have access to professional facilities including a dark room and photography studio, recording studios and state-of- the-art dance and drama rehearsal and performance spaces. The faculty also provides enrichment opportunities throughout the academic year, such as performing in public showcases, national and international trips and learning from professional masterclasses.

44 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS VISUAL ARTS

FINE ART GRAPHICS A Level A Level Leah Trew, Out of Area

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Grade 9-4 in English and Maths and three or Grade 9-4 in English and Maths and three or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C, preferably more GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C, preferably including Art at grade 5 (or a portfolio of including Art at grade 5 (or a portfolio of creative work). creative work). z This course concentrates on the fundamentals of z This course will introduce you to visual art and design by exploring the basic aspects of communication in the context of advertising, Fine Art including drawing, painting, sculpture and promotion, 2D design, website design, packaging printmaking. and more. z ‘Live’ briefs form a core part of the course, working z You will be involved in a range of practical design on creative projects for specific clients and tasks involving experimentation with typography, scenarios. colour, layout and image manipulation. z By the end of the course you will have studied z By the end of the course you will have a good artists and designers in depth and created working knowledge of industry standard software your own portfolio of practical, client-based such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator design briefs, enabling you to progress to higher as well as having developed a portfolio of work. education or further training. z 40% controlled assignment, 60% coursework z 40% controlled assignment, 60% coursework

The environment that is created here is like no other and is an amazing experience.

45 40% controlled assignment, 60% coursework 40% controlled By the end of the course you will have undertaken you will have undertaken the end of the course By illustration, fashion explored projects, research will also You history. design and textile costume in either specialise to have had the opportunity and costume fashion or creative design interior design. Research projects focus on a range of range on a focus projects Research the exploration arts, allowing for complimentary of and research illustration and costume of fashion history. textile This course will cover a range of interactive of interactive a range will cover This course in which design and textiles, towards approaches of materials range use a diverse to you will learn and techniques.

TEXTILES (COSTUME AND (COSTUME TEXTILES DESIGN) INTERIOR A Level Requirements Entry Grade 9-4 in English and Maths and three or three English and Maths and 9-4 in Grade preferably 9-4 or A*-C, at grades GCSEs more of 5 (or a portfolio including Art at grade work). creative z z z z 40% controlled assignment, 60% coursework 40% controlled By the end of the course you will be familiar with you will be familiar the end of the course By lens as enlargers, as well all types of cameras, studio lighting, black and white flash guns, filters, cameras digital processing, film, photographic manipulation using industry and digital standard (including Adobe Photoshop). software Work will be carried out in a professional out in a professional Work will be carried and a studio with a purpose built environment use. student for darkroom This course will provide you with a good you with a good will provide This course theory and practice. of photographic knowledge

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY A Level Requirements Entry or three English and Maths and 9-4 in Grade preferably 9-4 or A*-C, at grades GCSEs more of 5 (or a portfolio at grade including Art own your have will need to You work). creative to will be required and you SLR camera digital materials. of course the cost to contribute z z z z Brookfield Community School Brookfield Sheppard, Poppy

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 46 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 47 100% coursework By the end of the course you will have developed the end of the course By your other art complement ability to your drawing which is held in a qualification abilities and gained institutions. by higher education high regard You will be expected to research the work of research to will be expected You critically on the figure, who have worked designers on own development.analyse and reflect This course teaches students the fundamentals of the fundamentals students teaches This course a live nude model. from drawing

Vocational, Level 2 & 3 Level Vocational, Requirements Entry LIFE DRAWING DRAWING LIFE their drawing in must be confident Students 9-4 or grades from ranging GCSEs skills and have to approach and mature with a consistent A*-C, and qualification This is an enrichment learning. subjects. three core your will be additional to z z z z Visual Arts trip to New York Arts trip to Visual This course offers students an introduction to the an introduction students offers This course the principles of art and design, providing basic a Level 3 programme. to foundation as screenprint, such linocut card, Using processes your relate to clay you will be encouraged and wire and work of other artists, designers the work to photographers. you will have compiled the end of the course By work on 2D and 3D visual containing a portfolio and contextual photography communication, references. 100% coursework

Entry Requirements Entry preferred are 9-3 or A*-D at grades GCSEs Three art of personal portfolio with an accompanying the subject for a passion demonstrating work ART & DESIGN 2 Level Vocational, z z z z Students will study 2D materials, techniques and techniques 2D materials, will study Students 3D visual communication printmaking, processes, briefs. and will work with photography you will have worked the end of this course By art and design techniques learnt with live projects, design in a art and understand and will be able to wider context. 100% coursework This course will cover a wide range of art and a wide range will cover This course way. design disciplines in a practical

Vocational, Level 3 Level Vocational, or more 9-4 in English and Maths and two Grade including preferably 9-4 or A*-C, at grades GCSEs work). of creative 4 (or a portfolio Art at grade ART & DESIGN Entry Requirements Entry z z z z VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Brooklyne Roberts, Chamberlayne College for the Arts PERFORMING ARTS Amara Darbyshire, The Hamble School Adam Turl, Wildern School Sandra Rzemieniecka, Oasis Academy Mayfield Summer Clarke-Graham, Redbridge Community School ACTING Vocational, Level 3

Entry Requirements Grades 9-4 in English and five GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C. Merit or above in a related vocational Level 2 qualification will also be accepted.

z This course will take students through acting training and will provide a basis for a career as a professional performing artist. z Modules can include performing to an audience, stand-up comedy, acting for film and TV, audition preparation, vocal training and theatre in education. z By the end of this course you will have had the opportunity to learn from visiting professionals, visit theatre companies and perform for the public. z Assessment is via one externally assessed practical units and two internally assessed units.

48 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 49 Brune Brune Park Thompson, Tivoli Chamberlayne College for the Arts the for College Chamberlayne Kallaveh, Hiva Lucy Miles, Wildern School Lucy Jess Parslow, The Hamble School Jess Parslow, St Anne’s Catholic School St Anne’s Fleet, Beatrice This course will enable you to study and develop study will enable you to This course in dance a career skills needed for the vocational theatre. and musical training and vocational intensive offers This course or performing dance you for which will prepare often entry. Students arts school or university in the performing employment into directly enter arts industry. you will have studied the end of this course By theatre and musical performance units on dance of audiences, a variety for performed performance, industry workshops from professionals received auditions. for and will be prepared units, 10 internally assessed practical 3 externally 2 major performances. assessed units through

Grades 9-4 in English and four GCSEs at GCSEs in English and four 9-4 Grades in a related Merit or above 9-4 or A*-C. grades will also be 2 qualification Level vocational a willingness ability, practical Proven accepted. in progress to and a desire perform publically to essential. arts are the performing DANCE AND MUSICAL THEATRE THEATRE AND MUSICAL DANCE award) 3 (triple Level Vocational, Requirements Entry z z z z Modules can include performance fitness, stand- include performance Modules can TV, and film for story-telling,acting and comedy up in and theatre training vocal audition preparation, education. strong you’ll benefit from the course Throughout with the industry, including regular contacts theatre distinguished practitioners, visits from to will also be invited and alumni. You companies a wide experience on trips to join the department art. and performance of theatre range assessed externally Assessment is via three assessed units. internally units and ten practical This course will lay the foundations for a lifelong for will lay the foundations This course a distinctive and by providing acting career developing to the approach methodological unique ability. actor’s

Entry Requirements Entry at GCSEs in English and four 9-4 Grades in a related Merit or above 9-4 or A*-C. grades will also be 2 qualification Level vocational accepted. ACTING award) 3 (triple Level Vocational, z z z z VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Joe Green, Oasis Academy Sholing LAMDA AWARDS MUSIC PERFORMANCE Amara Darbyshire, The Hamble School Samuel Nadgie, Bitterne Park School Vocational, Level 3 (double award) & TECHNOLOGY Vocational, Level 3 (Triple Award) Entry Requirements Grades 9-4 in English and three GCSEs at Entry Requirements grades 9-4 or A*-C. Merit or above in a related Grades 9-4 in English and Maths and four GCSEs vocational Level 2 qualification will also be at grades 9-4 or A*-C. Merit or above in a related accepted. This is an enrichment qualification vocational Level 2 qualification will also be and will be additional to your core subjects. accepted. Proven practical ability to at least grade 5 in an instrument (or voice) is essential. z The Bronze, Silver and Gold LAMDA Awards will train you to be vocally and physically audition z This course is based firmly on popular music, ready. although you will also learn about performing in z The course will take students through acting other styles. training and will provide a basis for life as a z During this course you will perform on a number professional performing artist. of different occasions across a number of different z Throughout the course there will be opportunities venues, as well as plan and host your own events. to work with visiting practitioners and take part in z You will spend a lot of time working practically in workshops led by professional performing artists. our iMac suite using Logic Pro (industry-standard You will also be invited to join the department on recording and sequencing software). You will be trips to experience a wide range of theatre and encouraged to explore your musicality and to performance art. create original material using technology. z Assessment is via externally assessed practical z 100% coursework. examinations.

I have enjoyed my years at Itchen and I am happy with my end result to go onto the next chapter. GRACE WILBRINK, THE KINGS SCHOOL

50 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 51 Brookfield Community School Community Brookfield School Olivia Osborne, Wildern Miles, Lucy Arts the for College Chamberlayne Randall, Allysha Catholic School St Anne’s Fleet, Beatrice The Hamble School Jess Parslow, ACADEMY OF SPORT

Megan Wallace, Cams Hill School Itchen Sixth Form College has a national reputation for the quality of its sport, and our Academy of Sport is a large part of this success. Every year the Academy attracts top sportsmen and women from around Hampshire and beyond. Year upon year our teams build upon their achievements, with county, national and international champions excelling throughout the sports we offer. Become the best you can be in your chosen sport with expert coaching at Itchen. Our Academy of Sport is open to all students, not just those studying sport, so get involved!

Our sports Our Academy of Sport offers free expert coaching in a range of sports, including: z Athletics z Badminton z (men and women) z Football (men and women) z Golf (men and women) z Hockey (mixed) z z Rugby Throughout the summer months, students can take If you would like more information about our part in other sports including , beach rugby Academy of Sport, ask for a copy of our Academy and volleyball. If you have a particular talent in a of Sport brochure by contacting [email protected], sport that is not one of the specialisms mentioned visit the Academy of Sport section on our website at above, we will support you to compete in the www.itchen.ac.uk or contact Glenn Colmer, Head of Association of Colleges national championships, Faculty for Sport & PE, at [email protected] wherever possible. Please note that whilst this information is correct at time of printing, sports team offerings may change 52 COLLEGE INFORMATION: ACADEMY OF SPORT due to student interest. This will be confirmed with to supporting student-athletes, the TASS Dual Career Mahamed Mahamed, you at enrolment. Accreditation Scheme aims to allow athletes to reach their potential in education alongside achieving Your timetable success in their sport. As any student in eligible to be a part of our sports programme, the Academy of Sport is specifically Facilities timetabled into your college week. This allows time Our sporting facilities include: for training sessions and regular matches, typically z Sports hall held on a Wednesday afternoon. The Academy z Fitness suite prides itself on providing a professional approach to your chosen sport, allowing you to reach your full z Sports therapy suite potential. z Full-size football pitch Due to professional sporting commitments, we z Netball courts understand students may be forced to miss college. z Aerobics studio To support you in these special circumstances, z Climbing wall Itchen offers the opportunity to receive mentoring to z help with planning and succeeding in your academic Specialist classrooms studies. Students benefit from our ability to deliver sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation on-site and Compete with the best integrate these therapies into your personalised Sports bursaries Throughout the sporting season we enter national fitness and training programme. Students who are competing at a high level in their Association of Colleges sport competitions as well chosen sport may be eligible to receive financial as Hampshire championships, enabling you to Further qualifications support of up to £500 per annum to help with travel compete at a local and national level. Alongside the Academy of Sport, you may wish fees and equipment costs to enable them to attend to benefit from our range of specialist sporting Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) training camps or competitions. qualifications. They include: Itchen Sixth Form College is leading the way with z Fitness instructor and personal trainer American scolarships supporting talented athletes in education in qualifications At Itchen, we have a programme to support , having been accredited by the innovative students who wish to apply for sports scholarships Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) z Coaching awards at American colleges and universities. In the past initiative. z Refereeing awards we have supported men’s and ladies footballers, The Sport England-funded Scheme believes that z Leadership awards basketballers and golfers in obtaining American every young person on a talent pathway should have For more information on these extra qualifications, scholarships across the country. We have been the opportunity to gain qualifications alongside their see the Faculty of Sport & PE on pages 36-39. placing students on the programmes for over 20 sporting pursuits and have the chance to follow years and have a huge amount of experience in this other interests and personal development. By area, along with many contacts in the US. formally recognising an institution’s commitment

53 CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

Alexandra Spyt, St Anne’s Catholic School The Creative Arts Academy at Itchen Sixth Form College gives you opportunities to express your creativity in a wide range of ways. We want you to proudly showcase your work, learn from professionals and develop your skills for entry into the and higher education. The mission of the Creative Arts Academy is to be the best and most creative institution for 16-19 year olds to study the creative arts in Hampshire. We are delivering on this promise by: z investing in our state of the art facilities z installing industry standard software z providing many enrichment opportunities, including taking our students on trips around the world The Creative Arts Academy caters exclusively to those students studying subjects from the following faculties: z Visual & Performing Arts z English & Media Build your portfolio Building your portfolio will provide you with authentic examples of the type of work you will undertake when working in the creative industries. Presenting a portfolio can also be a standard requirement in higher education and job interviews, and is an excellent way to showcase your talents.

Work experience We want you to get first-hand experience working in the creative industries so that you can make decisions about your chosen career and higher education options. As a result, we strongly

54 COLLEGE INFORMATION: CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY encourage our students to get involved in work experience throughout the local area and support Hugh Bonneville with Creative Arts Academy students them during this process.

Workshops and guest lectures We want our students to learn from the best and speak to professionals, so alongside our expert teachers, we also invite guests into the college to deliver workshops about the creative area they work in and offer advice on how to enter into that profession.

Theatre for Life and the National Youth Theatre Itchen has strong ties with Theatre for Youth and the National Youth Theatre. Theatre for Life made Itchen Sixth Form College its new home after being encouraged to relocate their youth theatre, as their ethos on promoting social mobility aligns with that of the college. The performers in Theatre for Life are all Southampton based, aged 14-25 years, from low Through this partnership with Theatre for Life at the If you would like more information income households and other minority groups National Youth Theatre, Itchen’s acting students about the Creative Arts Academy, such as BAME and NEET. 21 out of the 25 students have had opportunities such as working with email [email protected] to request our are from Itchen and they rehearse every Friday Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville who came Creative Arts Academy brochure or see from 5pm. into college to see for himself the good work our students are doing through this initiative. our academy page at www.itchen.ac.uk The Theatre for Life group will be able to audition for the National Youth Theatre at Itchen for free. Trips around the world Should they be successful they will be helped Enrichment is an important part of what we offer as financially to perform in the National Youth Theatre an Academy, so our students go on frequent trips in . They will also train with National Youth to local, national and international destinations. Theatre directors at Itchen ahead of the audition In the past, these trips have included West End day. Theatre for Life and Itchen have opened up shows, trips to London and world-renowned creative the opportunity to audition for the National Youth destinations such as New York City. Our students Theatre in Southampton to hundreds of performing also visit art colleges and universities to attend arts students. Previously this was not a possibility creative workshops. for Southampton residents without commuting further afield.

55 HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

Kat Howick, Sophie Pearce, Crofton School 56 COLLEGE INFORMATION: HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY At Itchen we aim to stretch and challenge Undertaking the EPQ allows you to explore a topic Extra-curricular activities all of our students. The High Performance which interests you and present it in the form of a All of our High Performance Academy students Academy offers additional support to the written essay, a project or an artefact. It involves a are encouraged to be involved in extra-curricular most academically able. It includes students high level of research and is excellent preparation enrichment activities whilst at the college. These recognised by their schools as gifted and talented for the type of independent work you will do in a may include being a part of the Itchen Students’ and those who excel during their time at Itchen university environment. Union, being a student governor, representing the and are referred to the programme. Our High Many universities hold the qualification in high college as a Student Ambassador or Anti-Bullying Performance Academy also works with local regard, taking it into account during their admissions Ambassador, taking The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, schools in a programme known as GATEway. process. Some universities also provide lower entry getting involved in the other clubs and academies Eligibility requirements for certain courses if students are which Itchen provides, or even starting a club themselves. The High Performance Academy programme is predicted an A* or A grade in their EPQ. aimed at those with grades 9-6 in English and Maths Taught programme and at least four GCSEs at grades 9-6 and A*-B. This is a skill enhancing, thought-provoking However our Extended Project Qualification is programme designed to further develop high To find out more about our High Performance open access to all students and can be taken as a achievers. Learners are given opportunities to Academy, see our website and our Academy stand-alone enrichment qualification. practise skills such as debating and research as section at www.itchen.ac.uk or contact our High Performance Academy Coordinator on Our mission well as higher levels skills of analysis and problem 023 8043 5636. Our aim is to help students maximise their potential solving. We look at current issues, invite guest and be the best version of themselves that they can speakers in to speak to students and offer a high be. Our tailored programme consists of the following level of individualised support. The programme also five elements: involves a high level of guidance and mentoring to support your career aspirations. z Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Learning mentors z Taught programme If you show particular ability in a subject area, a z Learning mentors learning mentor will be assigned to you to provide z HE+ programme the subject specific skills, techniques and support you need to achieve high grades. z Extra-curricular activities Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) HE+ programme The Extended Project Qualification is open to If you reach the required eligibility you will have all students at Itchen and will be supported by the opportunity to attend the prestigious HE+ your faculties. The EPQ is suited to students who Programme coordinated by the University of are aiming to go to university, as it is similar to a Cambridge and held in Winchester. This is a series of university dissertation and is the equivalent to half subject-based twilight sessions and also offers a day an A Level. trip to the University of Cambridge. 57 LIFE AT ITCHEN

Hiva Kallaveh, Chamberlayne College for the Arts Melody Moyo, Cantell School At Itchen Sixth Form College, we provide a variety Riley Woodford, Oasis Academy Mayfield Elliot Cox, Oasis Academy Mayfield of extra opportunities for you to get involved in TJ Sillitoe, Oasis Academy Mayfield college life through trips, clubs and activities. Doing so will allow you to meet new people, help build your skills, add to your CV or UCAS application and make your time at Itchen even more enjoyable!

Travel the world All of our faculties provide the opportunity to go on local, national and even international trips. These trips tie into your courses, helping you to contextualise your learning, enrich your studies and explore brand new destinations. Many of our trips also provide you with the chance to conduct research, putting your learning into your own hands. Past destinations have included: z Iceland z New York City z Southwest USA z Australia z Morocco z Southern Italy z BBC Studios and MediaCityUK z British Airways training facilities z London museums

58 COLLEGE INFORMATION: LIFE AT ITCHEN Clubs and societies To find out more about what life is like Keri Johnstone, Wildern School The clubs we run at Itchen are largely created and at the college, make sure to visit our Elise Carter, Wildern School run by students and passionate staff, representing Open Events and speak to our Student the variety of interests we have at the college. They Ambassadors, or visit our website and currently include: watch our student experience videos at z Itchen Radio www.itchen.ac.uk z Itchen Student Union (ISU) z Prism (LGBT group) z Bands, music and singing groups z Climbing club z Itchen Christian Union z Creative writing club z Dance groups z Fitness and sports clubs The college will support all students who want to set up their own clubs and we welcome all interests. Lucia Bragonzi, Italy Martina Pietrangelo, Italy Enrichment qualifications & opportunities Throughout our faculties there are extra enrichment qualifications that can help to develop your programme of study. These include the Extended Project Qualification, Personal Training for Sport & PE students, and Life Drawing for Visual Arts students. Information about the enrichment qualifications can be found in the separate faculty pages. There are also enrichment opportunities outside of your studies, such as Work Experience Week and becoming a Student Ambassador. We encourage all of our students to get involved and try something new!

59 Regents Park Community College FACILITIES

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60 COLLEGE INFORMATION: FACILITIES 61 I’m sad to be saying goodbye to Itchen, but all things goodbye I’m sad to be saying that a shame It’s just to an end eventually. to come have to thank I want so quickly! by moments pass the best making these past truly for College at Itchen everyone will truly time at college – my fantastic of years couple be cherished forever. THE ARTS FOR COLLEGE CHAMBERLAYNE BLAZEVIC, ERIKA Drama theatre Drama studio Dance and stage Main hall with seating studio Radio studio Photography studio Textiles suite Graphics suite Music technology rooms performance Soundproof studio Recording Sports hall Gym and fitness suite nurseryOn-site

Itchen’s industry standard software and facilities facilities and software industry standard Itchen’s for prepared thoroughly are our students mean and higher education ambition of their future purpose- are our facilities employment. Many of and learning students’ support our built to subjects. by our small complemented are These facilities you get ensures which and friendly atmosphere, and inclusive in a welcoming the best experience and better learn to you environment, encouraging college. enjoy your time at the include: Our facilities z z z z z z z z z z z z z facilities of the fantastic advantage We also take Services with the Uniformed area in our local based students taking and Sport & PE regularly Academy our facilities which support to use external off-site studies. students’ Regents Park Community Community Park Regents College SUPPORT AT ITCHEN

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62 COLLEGE INFORMATION: SUPPORT AT ITCHEN One of our biggest strengths at Itchen Sixth Form updated on your progress via PIPS, our Parent Financial support College is the high level of support which our Information Portal System. This online system allows Itchen Sixth Form College receives government students receive throughout their studies and our parents to check on your attendance, grades and funding to support learners who are economically friendly, community feel. We pride ourselves on targets, and to contact your teachers and tutors or socially disadvantaged and who face the highest the quality and accessibility of both the academic easily by email. PIPS can be accessed very easily barriers to continue in a sixth form education and we and pastoral support offered to our learners. through our website and the free Itchen Sixth Form do this by offering the Itchen Financial Support. College app. Parents also receive a handbook Student Services containing key information at the start of the year Itchen Financial Support is designed to help with Our Student Services are based in a centrally located and this can also be accessed through the college’s travel to and from college, course materials/ office and are available to discuss personal issues, website and app. resources, educational trips and other course- give careers and higher education advice, help you related expenses. to organise work experience and more. Student Tutor system Other financial support includes bursaries and Services is a key part of Itchen and will offer bespoke All students will have a tutor who can help you scholarships which are available for students support for a variety of issues. manage your personal targets during your time at who meet set criteria in some courses. These are Itchen as well as be in close contact with parents advertised during the year. These are bursaries Careers and higher education guidance and teachers. Your tutor will usually be one of your available in Law and Performing Arts, and financial Our careers and higher education guidance staff are teachers, and will therefore get to know you well support is available to elite athletes competing and specialists in their areas and can guide you through and meet with you regularly. The Guidance and national and international competitions through our the process of planning your career or applying to Support Manager will also be available to address Academy of Sport. university. Throughout the year we organise careers other issues including wellbeing, attendance and events, higher education workshops, guest speakers behaviour concerns. Free college meals are available for all those eligible. and external trips to workplaces and universities Students must check their eligibility and register via which can help you to plan your next steps. Health and counselling Student Services. We provide various forms of support to meet the Work experience and employability health needs of our students. Specialist mental In addition to having a dedicated Work Experience health and wellbeing counsellors are based in Coordinator to help students to organise work Student Services, and we are also able to refer experience placements, we will advise you on CVs, students to external agencies. No Limits are also prepare you for interviews and inform you of part- available for weekly drop-in support. time and full-time employment opportunities. We If you would like more information aim to prepare you for life after college, and we will Learning Resources Centre (LRC) about any of these issues, visit the expect you to complete a period of work experience The LRC contains the resources students need to Parent Information section on our regardless of your level of study. complete their studies, offering IT facilities, books, website at www.itchen.ac.uk journals, DVDs and research guidance, all of which or contact Student Services on Partnerships with parents is free of charge. The LRC also provide a range of 023 8043 5636. Itchen Sixth Form College hosts regular Review e-books for research and study purposes. Days throughout the year and we will keep parents

63 SUPPORT4LEARNING

64 COLLEGE INFORMATION: SUPPORT4LEARNING At Itchen Sixth Form College we provide How can you access Support4Learning personalised support for learning to enable all services? students to meet their learning goals. z As a result of discussion at interview and/or Support4Learning is a specialist department which enrolment provides support for any student who needs help to z As a result of the college screening at enrolment study. It is based in W24, near Student Services, and z Self-referral by visiting Support4Learning at is open to all students throughout the college day. It any time or by emailing provides a quiet space for independent study and is [email protected] staffed by a team of highly qualified and experienced z teachers and Leaning Support Assistants (LSAs). Referral by subject teacher or tutor We support students who need short term help with More information developing study skills. Also we support students If you would like more information about our with recognised learning needs, such as dyslexia, Support4Learning services, how Itchen can support as well those with sensory impairments, physical your transition to college and what we offer for disabilities and other needs, such as ASD, where students with special educational needs and long-term support may be necessary. disabilities (SEND), please contact Anne Cook, the Support4Learning Manager, on 023 8043 5636 or What issues can they support me with? email [email protected]. Alternatively, please After an initial assessment, Support4Learning will see our website at www.itchen.ac.uk for more create a tailored support programme which may information. Tyrese Mandigora, Regents Park Community College comprise of weekly one-to-one sessions, and/or support within the classroom.

Support4Learning can help you with: z Study skills and time management z Planning essays and coursework My Tutor was very helpful with my guiding me in my z Maths and numeracy next steps for when I finished college. This enabled z Access arrangements in exams such as extra me to find a job as a Healthcare Assistant, which time, a reader, or a scribe uses the skills I have learnt from my Health and z Mentoring and personal support Social Care course. IMOGEN HAILSTONE, BARTON PEVERIL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

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66 ADULT EDUCATION 67 If you would like more information about any of our of any about information more like would If you Education our Adult contact education courses, adult calling 023 8043 5636. or by team at [email protected] more for at www.itchen.ac.uk visit our website Alternatively, information. Childcare, social and health courses health and social Childcare, and social care and health Our childcare run by qualified experts in their are programmes progression provide clear field. The qualifications develop to their who want learners for routes childcare. and/or abilities in care Teacher and training courses and Teacher training and teacher of training We run a variety teaching part-time which include courses, and and PCE qualifications PGCE qualifications, and development on assessment in the courses workplace. Access to Higher Education Diploma Education to Higher Access university to access helps you gain This course including social of pathways, a variety through and primary and social care health sciences, teaching. English, Maths and Biology and English, Maths they and give popular courses our most These are or foundation GCSEs gain to you the opportunity in English, Maths and Biology. qualifications In addition to our 16-19 school leavers’ courses, courses, school leavers’ our 16-19 to In addition for our courses Adult Education also offer we help you can These courses community. local and career your develop university, to progress qualifications. with further you provide INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

68 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Throughout the year, Itchen supports Support If you are an international or EU student and international students who travel from all Our international department provides lots of would like to find out more about studying at over the world to come and learn with us. Past support for students during their study programme. students have come from Brazil, China and Itchen, visit our website at www.itchen.ac.uk Europe to name a few. We offer our international students: and contact our international department at [email protected] or by calling z For local students, working with international A dedicated welfare officer and personal tutor +44 23 8043 5636. students provides a clear advantage when they z Emergency support available 24 hours a day, progress into the global economy and higher seven days a week education, where they will meet people from various cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. z Trips around the UK and social activities throughout the academic year Courses z Friendly, police-checked homestay hosts to live Our international students will be taking part in with in the local community different courses which may run throughout the year, including: z Expert advice and guidance z High School Programme Free college meals are available for all those eligible. Students must check their eligibility and register via z Study Tours Student Services. z EFL courses z Group courses

Studying at Itchen opened my eyes to new horizons and made me a better person in general. Itchen made me Luma Nogueira Ribeiro, Brazil Marina Campos Oliveira, Brazil think a lot about my prospects and I’m very grateful. Adam Frkal, Czech Republic

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69 TRAVELLING TO ITCHEN

70 TRAVELLING TO ITCHEN There are a variety of ways you can get to Itchen Our later start at 9.15am means that you will not Bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds including by college bus, car, train, bicycle and need to start your journey into college very early There are bicycle sheds and parking available ferry. Our students receive heavily subsidised in the morning. You can now also track our college for motorcycles and mopeds. However, it is your transport on our contract buses and public buses with the free ‘Find my Bus’ app, to see where responsibility to ensure your transport is stored transport. your bus is at a glance. safely and secured using a heavy-duty lock. College buses We are also working in partnership with Xelabus to drive down air-pollution around our local area by Ferry Our college bus service extends over Southampton Town Quay Marina is situated approximately 2.5 and Hampshire with seven different contract bus having one of our longest bus routes covered by our brand new hybrid bus! miles from Itchen and serves ferries from Hythe and routes. East Cowes. Subsidised student tickets are available The service remains extremely affordable. In the Bluestar buses to Isle of Wight residents from Red Funnel. 2019-20 academic year, a yearly bus pass only cost We have an agreement with Bluestar, which allows students £375 if paid before the first day of term! students living in and around Southampton to Since we believe that transport should not be a purchase termly bus tickets at a very competitive If you want to find out more about our barrier to learning, we keep our prices consistently rate. These tickets can also be used on evenings and transport links, visit our website at lower than other colleges. weekends so are very flexible. www.itchen.ac.uk or contact our Student Services department at 023 8043 5636. Our seven routes include: Car 191 If you own a car we have free parking available Swanmore/Bishops Waltham/Botley/Hedge End on college grounds and issue parking permits 192 for students. Student parking is also available on Whiteley/Locks Heath/Sarisbury Green residential roads surrounding the college. We would please ask students to be considerate to local 193 residents if parking in the streets. //Peak Lane 194 Train Eastleigh/West End Our nearest train station is Sholing which is a 195 fifteen minute walk away from the college. A free Portchester/Fareham/Titchfield/Locks Heath/ shuttle service to and from Sholing Station can be Warsash arranged using the 196 contract bus. Contract bus 196 connections are also available from Airport Parkway Hamble/Netley station using the 194 bus, and from Fareham station using the 195 bus. 197 /Baddesley/Swaythling// Bitterne Park

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GCSE results published and enrolment begins and enrolment published results GCSE to you This will allow appointment at the college. enrolment your attend to will be expected you results, GCSE your received have you Once and more. and lanyard card your ID receive bus service, college for the and sign up for September programme your study finalise begins Term college. start and our students begins term The autumn Welcome Event for 2020-2021 students 2020-2021 for Event Welcome taster dedicated through in September may be studying the subjects you explore to you for opportunity is an excellent Event The Welcome at Itchen! is like what life sessions and discover taster new your friends, enjoy sessions. Meet of enrolment Notification they have once to enrol to Itchen come when they should detailing will be sent a letter college at the a place been offered who have Students results. their GCSE received School visits continue ask to This is another chance fairs. career and attending giving presentations Hampshire schools across visit to We continue you! offer can Itchen us questions about what applications Still accepting Itchen. apply to to late so it is not too and summer term the spring on throughout goes Our admissions process – Wednesday 29 April 2020, 5:30pm-7:30pm Evening Information come along to 10s Year We encourage and guardians. parents well as 11, as Year 10 and Year for caters specifically Evening Our Information . either on the evening or online via www.itchen.ac.uk still submit applications 11s can Year about the college. more discover to Interviews begin Interviews of programme personal your to plan you staff will help our your interview, are made. During of places offers Initial interviewsand first begin study. School visits School Itchen questions about what ask us to chance This is your fairs. career and attending giving presentations Hampshire across We visit schools you! offer can 2019, 5pm-8pm 17 October – Thursday Open Evening 10am-1pm 2019, 19 October – Saturday Open Morning ask us about anything. and college tour the students, and staff Meet yourself! for atmosphere Itchen the vibrant experience Come and . apply online at www.itchen.ac.uk can on the eveningor you accepted are Applications

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ADMISSIONS CALENDAR 72 HOW TO APPLY

We start accepting applications from October Offer of a place 2019 for students who start college in September After a successful interview in which we have OPEN EVENTS 2020. Although we do not have a deadline for received valid proof of ID and a completed reference Open Evening: applications, we advise that you apply as early from your school, providing all is well, we can offer Thursday 17 October 2019, 5pm-8pm as possible, as well as attend one of our open you a place to study at Itchen. events. Open Morning: By accepting this offer, you will be reserving your Saturday 19 October 2019, 10am-1pm To apply for a place at Itchen, visit www.itchen.ac.uk place on your intended programme of study. and fill out our online application form. Alternatively, However, please note that these courses will only Information Evening: you can download and print a copy of the application be finalised during enrolment and are subject to Wednesday 29 April 2020, form from our website or request a form through a minimum entry requirements based on your actual 5:30pm-7:30pm school or college event and fill it out by hand. GCSE results. If you do hand-write your application, please make Welcome Event sure to send it to: Itchen students Hiva Kalleveh, Jack Dennis At Welcome Event, you can attend taster sessions and Mark Jones featuring in the NS Theatres Admissions (New Students) for the subjects you are intending to study in production of ‘The Shadow Factory’ Itchen Sixth Form College September, meet new people and get a flavour of life Middle Road at Itchen. There will also be an Information Evening Southampton for you and your parents/guardians to meet staff Hampshire informally. SO19 7TB Enrolment Once we have received your application form we will contact you with a date and time for your individual You will be invited to attend an enrolment interview interview, in which you will discuss your intended at the end of August, during which you will finalise programme of study with an admissions interviewer. your programme of study based on your actual GCSE results. This is where we make sure the path you It is important to note that these selections will not want to take is right for you. be finalised until enrolment. You are also welcome to change your options by contacting the admissions department via phone, email or in person at an open event or at our Welcome Event.

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73 COURSE INDEX

This course index allows you to view all of the courses which Itchen Sixth Form College intends to offer for 2020-2021 entry. Please refer to the course listings for individual entry requirements. More detail about courses and learning and learning areas can be found on our website www.itchen.ac.uk. Please be aware that whilst this information was correct at the time of publication, these courses may be subject to change.

A Level Courses Vocational Level 3 Courses COURSE TITLE Page COURSE TITLE Page Accounting 12 Acting 48 & 49 Biology 30 Applied Law 41 Business 12 Applied Science 31 Chemistry 30 Art & Design 47 Economics 13 Business 13 English Language 15 Core Mathematics (Mathematics in Context) 27 English Language & Literature 15 Creative Writing Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 15 English Literature 15 Criminology 41 Environmental Science 21 Dance & Musical Theatre 49 Film Studies 16 Digital Media 17 Fine Art 45 Early Years Education & Care 34 French 25 Football Coaching Diploma 37 Geography 21 Global Distribution System (Galileo) 23 Graphics 45 Health & Social Care 34 History 24 Higher Sports Leadership Award 39 Law 41 IT 28 Mathematics 27 IT (Application Developer) 28 Mathematics & Further Mathematics 27 Journalism 17 Media Studies 16 LAMDA Awards 50 Photography 46 Life Drawing 47 Physics 30 Music Performance & Technology 50 Politics 24 Personal Training 38 Psychology 33 Protective Services 43 Sociology 33 Sport (Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma) 37 Spanish 25 Travel & Tourism 22 Sport & PE 37 Textiles (Interior & Costume Design) 46

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