Bristol Post-16 Directory Courses starting Sept 2017 ContentsWelcome to the Post-16 Directory

You will soon be making important decisions about your next steps after the end of Year 11. There are many different post-16 options to choose from.

Bristol is a great city to live, study and work in. You have a wide range of opportunities and pathways available to you. We are ambitious for you and we want to make sure that you make the most of these opportunities.

This directory brings details of the schools, colleges and training providers in the Bristol Local Authority area together into one place. This is a fast moving sector and so other opportunities are likely to appear during the year.

We hope the directory will provide you with the information you need to choose the best way forward with confidence and show you where to go for more advice and support.

I wish you every success with your studies this year and in making your choices for the future.

Paul Jacobs Service Director: Education and Skills Bristol City Council

2 Contents Staying in education and training after Year 11 6 Getting support if you have special educational needs or a disability 9 General Further Education Colleges and Sixth Form Colleges 10 St Brendan’s Sixth Form College 11 School Sixth Forms 12 Bristol Cathedral Choir School 13 Bristol 14 Cabot Learning Federation Post-16 15 Colston’s Girls’ School 16 Merchants’ Academy 17 North Bristol Post-16 Centre 18 St Bede’s Catholic College 20 St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School 21 Other Colleges in the local area 22 Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy 23 South Gloucestershire and Stroud College 24 25 Work Based Training Providers 3AAA Bristol 26 Access to Music 27 Bristol City Council 28 British Engineering Manufacturers Association (BEMA Limited) 28 CITB 29 Coachmakers (2nd Chance Group) 30 Creative Youth Network 31 dBs Music 32 Didac Limited 34 Element Skills Training 35 First 4 Skills 36 HIT Training Limited and Connect 2 Care 37 Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures (Youth provision is called a2a) 38 Interserve Learning and Employment 39 Learndirect 40 Lifetime Training 41 LPW 42 MPCT 43 N-Gaged Training and Recruitment Limited 44

3 North Bristol NHS Trust 45 On Site Bristol 46 Reflections Training Academy 47 S&B Automotive Academy 48 South West Apprenticeship Company 49 T2 Apprenticeship Academy 50 Tomorrow’s People 51 The Park Community Centre Ltd 52 The Prince’s Trust 53 Other Training Providers 54 Course Availability A-levels & GCSEs 56 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications 59

4 5 Staying in education and training after Year 11

Do I have to stay on at school? should also speak to your school’s special educational needs co-ordinator who will advise All young people are required to stay in you about your next step. education or training until their 18th birthday. This is so that every young person gains the Before you make a decision about your next right knowledge and skills to move on to a step here are some questions to ask yourself: successful career. l What am I good at? l How well do I expect to do in Year 11? What are my options? l What are my interests? You can choose from full-time education l What skills do I have? at school or college, an Apprenticeship, a l What do I like doing? Traineeship, full-time work or volunteering (which is defined as 20 hours or more a week) When considering a particular qualification or combined with part-time education or training. programme to follow next year, ask yourself:

Getting support What is it? If you are still at school, you should meet with What is the qualification your careers advisor who will provide you with (eg A Level, GCSE, BTEC)? independent advice and guidance about all the Is it at the right level for me? post-16 options in your area. You should also speak to your tutors and other staff in school What is the subject? who know you well. They will advise you about the options that fit with your interests Will it help me do the things I want to do in and abilities. the future? What is the progression from this qualification You can also contact: (eg is there something similar available at the l an impartial advisor at the National Careers next level)? Service on 0800 100 900 or web-chat online at Is it something that I enjoy and I’m good at? nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Am I prepared to put in the hard work to get a Or look on: good Grade? What will the subject actually cover? l ‘‘Careerpilot’ is a great source of local information and advice at careerpilot.org.uk

l ‘Plotr’ offers information on different employment sectors at plotr.co.uk

If you have special educational needs or receive additional support at school then you

6 How will I learn? Apprenticeships and Traineeships Will there be lots of practical sessions, hands-on With an apprenticeship you can enter work, essays? employment and start building a career from the Will my learning be assessed through exams, age of 16. As an apprentice you will work for an portfolio or on the job? employer, earning a wage and developing job specific skills. Most of the training is delivered in Where will I learn? the workplace and you will also be supported by In a classroom, in a lab, in the workplace? a specialist learning provider to study towards a nationally recognised qualification. This could At a school sixth form, at a sixth form college, at be with a training provider or a college. Find out a further education college, with a work-based more at apprenticeships.gov.uk or visit training provider? apprenticeshiphubwest.co.uk for impartial Why should I study for this and independent advice on this and much more, including our live apprenticeship vacancies map. qualification? Does it fit with my other choices and A Traineeship is an education and training complement them? programme with work experience. It provides the essential work preparation training, Will this course help me to develop skills for English, maths and a work experience placement the future? needed to move on to secure an apprenticeship Am I eligible? or employment. Do I need particular qualifications to be allowed Education and Training: to study at a particular institution? The pathway you choose will be based on Am I likely to achieve the right Grades to the following: get onto the course? l What GCSE Grades you achieve l How you like to learn l What you want to do in the future (remember – you are likely to change jobs many times in your working life).

Remember that if you do not get a Grade C in maths and/or English GCSE in the summer then you will need to continue studying until you get the equivalent of a Grade C in these subjects. This option will be available to you at your school, college or training provider so please ask for information.

Remember that GCSEs are changing and a new grading structure using numbers is being introduced.

7 Qualification Levels

Entry Level (for young people with no qualifications) For example: l Study programme Level 1 (for young people with entry level qualifications) For example: l Study programme l Traineeship Level 2 (for young people with 3 – 5 GCSEs mostly at D – E Grade) For example: l GCSEs , l BTEC First Diploma/Certificate/Award l OCR National l Intermediate Level Apprenticeship Level 3 (for young people with 5 or more GCSEs at Grade A* to C, including English and maths) For example: l GCE AS and A levels l IB/Pre-U/AQA Bacc l BTEC National l Advanced Level Apprenticeship

The following pages show you what is available in the Bristol Local Authority area.

Remember that there are many other schools, colleges and training providers within easyreach of the city should you wish to travel further away.

We hope you find this directory useful.

8 Getting support if you have special educational needs or a disability

AIM for the Stars can help you fnd out: l How physically accessible the building is (Accessible Places). l How the setting makes sure young people with special educational needs or a disability are included.(Inclusive Practice). l How young people help to make decisions about the way the setting develops (Meaningful Participation).

You can find out the AIM for the Stars information for each college by going to findabilitybristol.org.uk and searching for either the name of the college or by clicking on the age range 14 to 25 years/Preparing for Adulthood.

There are lots of things that you can do after you leave school if you have special educational needs or a disability.

Findability is a website full of information for young people with special educational needs or a disability: findabilitybristol.org.uk

On Findability you can find out more about what you can do and what support.

Post 16 education support If you have a disability or a special educational need you might like to check what ‘extras’ different colleges can offer you.

On Findability you can see what different Remember, you can always talk to your school’s educational settings can offer you through our special educational needs coordinator about AIM for the Stars framework. your next steps.

9 Further Education Colleges and Sixth Form Colleges

City of Bristol College

Senior Leader for Post-16 Julian Newberry General entry requirements Email [email protected] Vocational level 1 Range of qualifications Website cityofbristol.ac.uk which should include at least 3 GCSEs at Grade Phone 0117 312 5000 E or above, including English and maths (or equivalent) or successful completion of an Entry 3 vocational qualification. Our comprehensive curriculum offer means that our students are able to develop the skills, Vocational level 2 All applicants will need a knowledge and qualifications they need to get minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D including maths a job, start a career, progress to university or and/or English, a Foundation Diploma, NVQ Level 1 improve their independence. or satisfactory completion of a learning programme at Level 1 with a minimum of 37 credits. We offer a wide range of vocational courses for young people who want to develop practical Vocational level 3 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above skills. For those who want to work and gain which must include English and/or maths or qualifications at the same time, we have the equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills), a Higher largest apprenticeship offer in Bristol with Diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at Grade strong links with the city’s major employers, A*-C), NVQ Level 2 or Level 2 Diploma at merit including Airbus and DAF. For those who are Grade with ideally GCSE English and/or maths looking for a more academic route, we offer a at minimum Grade C or equivalent (Level 2 wide range of A Levels and also a variety of our Functional Skills). own higher education courses provided in A LEVELS: 6 GCSEs at Grade C or above which partnership with leading universities. must include English and/or maths. Our comprehensive curriculum offer means that our students are able to develop skills, Some subjects have additional requirements knowledge and qualifications they need to get a please see our website for further information. job, start a career, progress to university or improve their independence. Open events Our campuses are situated in convenient Tuesday 4 October 2016 5pm – 7.30pm, locations throughout the city, with great College Green Centre transport links. We offer free bus passes to Wednesday 19 October 2016 5pm – 7.30pm eligible students too, supporting them in Centre accessing our college where they can learn in an adult environment developing independence, Thursday 3 November 2016 5pm – 7.30pm confidence and skills for their future careers AEC Parkway and ambitions. Saturday 26 November 2016 10am – 1pm College Green Centre Thursday 8 December 2016 5pm – 7.30pm South Bristol Skills Academy

For all 2016/17 open events, visit cityofbristol.ac.uk

10 St Brendan’s Sixth Form College

Senior Leader for Post-16 Madeline Woolfenden General entry requirements Email [email protected] 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including GCSE Website stbrn.ac.uk English Language. Phone 0117 977 7766 Open events Saturday 8 October 2016 10am – 2.30pm St Brendan’s Sixth Form College is the only specialist level 3 provider in the Bristol-Bath Thursday 20 October 2016 5pm – 8pm area. Home to around 1750 students, the College provides a diverse range of over 70 Wednesday 16 November 2016 5pm – 8pm A-levels and level 3 vocational qualifications plus Wednesday 8 February 2017 5pm – 8pm Level 2 options to post-16 students. Students are encouraged to design bespoke courses to Saturday 10 June 2017 10am – 3pm suit individual aims, with any combination of subjects being possible for each student. For further information visit stbrn.ac.uk As an educational institution for 16 – 18 year olds, teachers are experts in their fields and the one-site campus is designed for young adults to enjoy. Inspired by University-style learning, post- 16 students can find all they need and more on the one Brislington campus. From state of the art science labs and inspirational art spaces, to County-standard sports facilities and vibrant social spaces; St Brendan’s aims to ensure all students enjoy an enriched post-16 education.

Excellent careers advice and guidance is a particular strength at the college.

11 School Sixth Forms

Ashton Park School

Senior Leaders for Post-16 Steve Moseley General entry requirements Email [email protected] Each application will be considered on an Website ashtonpark.net/sixth-form individual basis however the key entry Phone 0117 377 2742 requirements are: A level Study Programmes require students to possess 5 A*-C at GCSE including English and Ashton Park 6th form is situated in a Maths. For a number of subjects there is the picturesque setting on the edge of the Aston additional requirement of at least a GCSE B Grade Court Estate. Ashton Park 6th form is run using in that subject. Details are available in the 6th the same cooperative principles that the main form prospectus. school is well known for. Our provision is fully inclusive and we provide opportunities for the Level 3 Professional vocational programmes full range of abilities. We value student voice require student to be in possession of 5+A*-C and students play a significant role in the day at GCSE with at least D Grades in English to day running of the 6th form. September and Maths. 2016 saw a new suite of study programmes Level 2 professional vocational qualifications being made available for students to follow. require student to possess 5 A*-G at GCSE level Ashton Park Is committed to providing including Grades in English and Maths. individualised support for all students on both academic and vocational study programmes. Open evening Excellent UCAS support systems ensure our students make successful applications to their Thursday 10 November 2016 6.30pm – 8pm chosen universities. Equally, the 6th form’s employability programme is successful in helping students gain access to employment and high level apprenticeships.

Ashton Park Is committed to providing individualised support for all students on both academic and vocational study programmes. Excellent UCAS support systems ensure our students make successful applications to their chosen universities. Equally, the 6th form’s employability programme is successful in helping students gain access to employment and high level apprenticeships.

12 Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Senior Leader for Post-16 Stephen Fuller General entry requirements Email [email protected] 5 GCSE Grades at B or above Website bccs.bristol.sch.uk Phone 0117 353 5000 Open evening: Tuesday 18 October 2016 5.30pm – 8pm

Bristol Cathedral Choir School has approximately Tuesday 8 November 5.30pm – 8pm 250 students in the Sixth Form. The Sixth Form occupies some historic buildings and excellent facilities on our campus in the centre of the city.

The school has close links with the Cathedral and welcomes students from all faiths or none. A large number of students join us at Post- 16, where we specialise in A Level teaching. In 2015 60% of all A2 Grades were at A*-B and the majority of our students progress to read a wide range of subjects at university, including the Russell Group, Oxbridge and prestigious music colleges. The school has Music as its specialism and there are is an exceptional offer of academic and co-curricular musical activities. In addition there are is an extensive range of other opportunities including team sports, Duke of Edinburgh and links with local businesses and universities.

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Senior Leader for Post-16 Richard Walker We understand that Level 3 courses are Email [email protected] demanding, so we regularly put on events to ensure a great sense of community, fun and Website bristolfreeschool.org.uk contribute to our Sixth Form Charity, decided Phone 0117 959 7200 upon by the Sixth Form Council each year. From the Bristol Challenge to a range of sporting teams, from Further Maths to the Duke of Bristol Free School will provide a new centre of Edinburgh’s Award, students at Bristol Free excellence for post-16 education from September School’s 6th form will not just achieve but will 2016. We will be the newest 6th form in the city excel in all areas. with a high quality curriculum offer in brand new facilities. Our first cohort of Year 12 students will have the privilege of founding the Sixth Form in General entry requirements one of the most popular schools in Bristol. The minimum academic entry requirements for Our sixth form will have a student centred both BFS students and applicants from other approach providing a range of experiences and educational establishments is 5 GCSEs Graded opportunities within the curriculum and through A*-C with A*-B GCSEs to access A Level courses. an extensive extra-curricular programme, which will allow all students to progress on to Open evening: University, Apprenticeships or Employment. Thursday 10 November 2016 6pm – 7.30pm We will be offering 18 A level courses and 3 BTEC level 3 courses in order to provide a flexible curriculum enabling our students to achieve their goals.

Not only will we offer a rich extra-curricular programme for our students throughout the year we will give every student the opportunity to ensure that they can really sell themselves to a prospective employer or university. For example, all students will take part in volunteering, have the opportunity to take on leadership roles, gain work experience and ensure that they contribute to the life of the school.

14 Cabot Learning Federation Post-16

Senior Leader for Post-16 Kath Cooper General entry requirements Email [email protected] Pathway 1 Entry criteria 5+A*-C Grades, studying Website clfpost16.org 3 or 4 A Levels chosen from over 53 different Phone 0117 988 2525 courses found on our website. Pathway 2 Entry criteria 5+A*-C Grades, studying a combination of 3 A Levels and/or Level 3 BTEC Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 prides courses found on our website. itself on engaging with young people in the community of Bristol; to inspire personalised Pathway 3 Entry criteria 2+D Grades, studying journeys by preparing them for the future a single subject from one of our 6 vocational challenges of the 21st century. The federation’s pathways as a Level 2 into Level 3 progression route. motto ‘embedding excellence’ is at the core of everything we do as we constantly strive to Open evening: deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning and pastoral care. John Cabot Academy

As well as an extensive curriculum at Level 3, Wednesday 12 October 2016 we provide a transitional curriculum in the areas Wednesday 22 February 2017 listed below to allow learners access to level 3 study. Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 courses are l Art and Design taught at a number of sites in the Bristol area. l Business , Bristol Metropolitan l Catering Academy, City Academy, Hanham Woods Academy, John Cabot Academy and King’s Oak l Creative Media Academy are all part of the CLF. Any students l Health and Social Care wishing to study at these academies will be a l Sport. part of the CLF Post 16 programme and so all applications should be made via CLF Post 16 as All of these Level 2 courses will progress to level 3 described above. study as soon as tutors feel students are ready.

We offer an extensive extra-curricular and pastoral support programme of additional qualifications, visits and sports performance teams with activities including EPQ, Duke of Edinburgh, Elite sport, Oxbridge/Russell Group/ University visits, and many more.

15 Colston’s Girls’ School

Senior Leader Kerry McCullagh General entry requirements Email [email protected] 6A*- C (including a 5 in GCSE English and a 5 in Website colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk GCSE Maths). Phone 0117 942 4328 Open evening:

Life for a Sixth Form student here at Colston’s Thursday 20 October 2016 5.45pm – 8pm Girls’ School is both enjoyable and stimulating. The atmosphere is more relaxed and informal as is the relationship with subject staff. We are a diverse community where everyone is valued and our relatively small size means that we can provide individualised academic and pastoral support.

The emphasis is on self-motivated, independent learning, developing new skills and taking a greater responsibility for your own work. These are all qualities that you will find invaluable for university study and your future career. Our aim is that every student will leave with a range of skills, interests and academic achievements which will form the basis of a happy and fulfilled life.

At Colston’s Girls’ School we believe you can be anything you want to be and you will be encouraged to pursue your dreams and ambitions. As part of a small close knit community you will learn confidence and the value of self-belief in the pursuit of success and fulfilment in whatever career you wish to follow.

16 Merchants’ Academy

Senior Leader Ivor Brittan General entry requirements Email [email protected] 5 A*- C including English and mathematics, with Website merchantsacademy.org advisory guidance for some subjects. Phone 0117 301 5000 Open evening

We are proud to be an ambitious Academy and Thursday 6 October 2016 5pm – 8pm have high expectations for our students as they (internal and external students) study a wide selection of A level subjects and Thursday 17 November 2016 5pm – 8pm BTEC L3 courses. More and more students from (external students only) across Bristol are choosing to join our growing sixth form which offers a newly refurbished and dedicated study centre, state of the art IT facilities, extensive co-curricular programmes, as well as outstanding teaching and pastoral support to help shape your future.

Merchants’ Academy offers unique opportunities made possible by the practical support of our sponsors The Society of Merchant Venturers and the . These include a generous scholarship programme, exclusive work experience placements, academic and business mentors from some of the world’s leading business sectors, alongside invaluable leadership opportunities through Duke of Edinburgh and Young Enterprise.

Our ambition is to ensure that each of our students achieves more than they ever thought possible.

17 North Bristol Post-16 Centre

Senior Leader for Post-16 Marian Curran General entry requirements Email [email protected] 5A*-C (including a 5 in GCSE English and a 5 in or [email protected] GCSE Maths). Website nbp16c.org.uk Open evening: Phone 0117 919 8101 or 0117 353 3433 Thursday 13 October 2016 6.30pm – 9pm Main Open Evening – The North Bristol Post 16 Centre is a centre of Thursday 3 November 2016 7pm – 9pm excellence, with a history of success for Post Informal Information Evening Redland 16 provision. Our collaboration between two Green School highly successful schools means that we are able to offer a wide choice of A levels, BTEC Pathways as well as the Cambridge Pre U. We also offer a BTEC level 2 Pathway and a Foundation GCSE retake programme.

There is more to education, in the broadest sense than simple examination results. We endeavour to give you a wealth of other opportunities and experiences that will help you throughout your life and career. You will learn to take more responsibility for your own welfare and progress. You will learn how to learn and start to become an independent learner, you will also be supported to become the person you want to be.

The North Bristol Post 16 Centre is as much about personal growth as it is about exam success In addition to your main programme you will take part in a range of recreational enrichment studies – this year we have over 80 enrichment choices on offer. Our students are ambitious; they embrace the challenge to be the best they can be, inside and outside of the classroom.

18 19 St Bede’s Catholic College

Senior Leader for Post-16 Malcolm Strange General entry requirements Email [email protected] Minimum of 5 A*- B (or equivalent) and at least a Website stbedescc.org 5 in Mathematics and English. Phone 0117 353 3057 Open evening

At St Bede’s we strive for academic excellence Monday 7 November 2016 6.30 – 8.30pm by enabling students to achieve their potential. Combining academic courses with an extensive co-curricular programme will equip each individual for a full and rewarding life.

The climate of learning within the college is excellent. Our teachers strive to promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity. All young people are valued, stimulated and challenged to develop their talents to the full whatever their ability within this calm and industrious environment. We expect high standards from our students so that they become active, enquiring, critical and open-minded thinkers. This is a place where achievement and effort are valued and celebrated.

At St. Bede’s, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and to track their own progress against challenging targets. We expect to witness good conduct and industry throughout these important years.

20 St Mary Redcliffe & Temple School

Senior Leader Richard Wheeler General entry requirements Email [email protected] To do three subjects: Website smrt.bristol.sch.uk l 5 in English Language, 4 in Maths Phone 0117 353 2077 (you will need to continue to study GCSE Maths with a 4). l Overall we require at least 54BBCCC, which Redcliffe 6th Form is a large but very friendly must include a B or 6 in an English/ school 6th form providing a wide range of 37 A Humanities subject. Level courses and some additional GCSEs. Most l (English Literature Grades will be treated as: students are able to start 4 subjects in order 7=A, 6=B, 5/4=C). to test out which they prefer and almost any combination can be managed. To start four subjects: We are based in a separate 6th form building, l 6 in English Language, 5 in Maths. although use the new specialist facilities of our l Overall we require at least 65AABBB. main building for practical subjects. The 6th form has many enrichment opportunities and a strong Additional reqirements apply in specific subjects tradition of students being active in issues of as detailed in our prospectus. social justice and volunteering in order to develop themselves as well-rounded individuals and to Open evenings prepare themselves for applications to the full range of universities and apprenticeships, at Wednesday 9 November home and abroad. see website for timings There is also an evening targetted mainly towards current Redcliffe students on Thursday 20 October but others can attend if they cannot make 9th November.

21 Other colleges in the local area

Bath College

Senior Leader for Post-16 Rob Sibley General entry requirements Email [email protected] Entry requirements depend upon the course Website bathcollege.ac.uk being applied for, refer to website information. Phone 01225 312191 Open days and evenings

At Bath College we offer courses in many Bath City Centre Campus subjects, both academic and vocational across Saturday 15 October 2016 10am – 1pm different ability levels. Higher Education Open Day

We will almost certainly offer a course in a Thursday 10 November 2016 4pm – 7pm subject you are interested in, at a Level that is General Open Evening appropriate – from pre-entry Level courses that teach independent living skills, to introductory Wednesday 8 February 2017 4pm – 7pm and advanced courses in practical work skills General Open Evening and training for a number of professions. Thursday 15 June 2017 4pm – 7pm Bath College treats every student as an individual General Open Evening and will work to produce a study plan that is suitable for you. Somer Valley Campus

We work closely with employers and many of Wednesday 2 November 2016 4pm – 7pm our Higher Education students integrate working General Open Evening with local businesses as part of their studies. Thursday 2 February 2017 4pm – 7pm General Open Evening

Wednesday 7 June 2017 4pm – 7pm General Open Evening

22 Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy

Senior Leader for Post-16 Joseph Mulligan General entry requirements Email [email protected] 5A* – C GCSE Grades including English and Maths Website bteacademy.co.uk Phone 0117 983 8080 Open evenings See website for further details The BTE Academy is a University Technical College (UTC) for 14–19 year-olds. UTCs offer a new educational concept; technically orientated to develop highly skilled young people. Students will be well equipped for a career, before or after university, in engineering or environmental technology.

The BTE Academy benefits from expertise, specialist facilities and an extensive engineering, science and computing curriculum. In addition, we receive significant support from a range of organisations including Airbus, The Royal Navy, GKN Aerospace and Rolls Royce. Learning within Engineering involves project work, with our Industrial partners providing challenges. English, mathematics and science are applied throughout the challenges, giving a practical context to theoretical learning. These hands-on projects will engage students.

We offer the following Level 3 programmes: Extended Diploma Engineering, Diploma Engineering, Extended Certificate Engineering, Diploma Computer Science, Extended Certificate Applied Science, Extended Certificate Computing.

23 South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Contact Stuart Evans General entry requirements Email [email protected] Entry requirements vary greatly depending on Website sgscol.ac.uk thelevel of the course. We offer courses from Phone 0117 931 2121 Entry level through to Level 6 (Honours Degree). Apprenticeships: 0800 072 6077 Open days and evenings Saturday 1 October 2016 10am – 1pm South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) is the new college formed by the merger Saturday 5 November 2016 10am – 2pm between Stroud College and Filton College Thursday 1 December 2016 5.30pm –- 8pm At SGS, we have four main campuses – Stroud, Filton, WISE and Berkeley Green (Opening 2017) Saturday 28 January 2017 10am – 1pm – as well as many local community venues, and Thursday 9 March 2017 5.30pm – 8pm we welcome around 15,500 full-time and part- time students of all ages every year. We also have Thursday 27 April 2017 5.30pm – 8pm centres in the centre of Bristol, at the West of Thursday 8 June 2017 5.30pm – 8pm Academy of Art and at the Bristol Zoo and Gardens.

Our campuses are based in state-of-the-art buildings in great locations – Filton and WISE are within easy reach of the centre of Bristol.

We offer a vast range of courses in an even wider range of subjects – from business to sport, and from engineering to media – so whatever you want to study, there’s bound to be something for you.

24 Weston College

Email [email protected] General entry requirements Website weston.ac.uk Entry requirements depend on the course(s) Phone 01934 411 411 being applied for. Please refer to the college website for further information.

Weston College is one of the top-performing Open evenings college’s in the country. The Further and General Education establishment offers a Wednesday 12 October 2016 5.30pm – 8pm wide range of courses from entry level to Tuesday 8 November 2016 5.30pm – 8pm Master’s Degree Level. Weston College holds Ofsted’s highest rating – ‘Outstanding’ – and Wednesday 11 January 2017 6pm – 8pm in 2015 won the prestigious Times Educational Supplement College of the Year and Overall FE Tuesday 14 March 2017 6pm – 8pm Provider of the Year awards. Wednesday 14 June 2017 6pm – 8pm In 2015 the college was awarded University Centre status, allowing it to greatly expand its HE provision to run courses on behalf of UWE and .

Millions of pounds have been invested in creating fantastic facilities and the best possible educational environment.

The ethos of Weston College is to put the learner first, and at the heart of everything it does.

The college works closely with a growing number of business partners to ensure it equips its learners with the specific skills employers are seeking when selecting new staff.

25 Work Based Training Providers

3AAA Bristol

Contacts Sara Withers and Kiera Evans General entry requirements Email [email protected] 5 GCSE’s at C or above Website 3aaa.co.uk/bristol/ 16 – 24 Phone 0777 394 6277 Level 3&4 Apprenticeships The Bristol Academy delivers Level 3 and 4 Apprenticeships for IT, Digital Marketing, Business Administration and Accountancy. Open evenings

The 3AAA Bristol team are focused, driven See Bristol Website for updates and passionate about ‘changing the lives’ of young people through our Outstanding Apprenticeship programmes and industry leading training provision.

26 Access to Music

Contact Emily Ralston to become involved with high profile festivals Email application such as Latitude, national music events and accesstomusic.co.uk/application competitions promoted by Access to Music and national industry partners. The students also Enquiries [email protected] benefit from regular visits and workshops from a Website accesstomusic.ac.uk range of successful music professionals. Phone 01275 891847 The staff team comprises professional musicians and producers with a wealth of industry experience and advanced teaching qualifications. Access to Music Bristol is the place for anyone interested in music and media courses in Bristol, Bath and the South West. We offer specialist courses from levels 1– 4 in areas such as: Music Performance, Vocal Artist, Artist Development, Music Production, Sound Engineering, Music Business and Creative Media. A 2 year Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels and many of our students progress to university.

The centre has 8 fully-equipped band rehearsal rooms, a 16-track digital recording studio and a performance space. We have 3 Apple Mac technology suites and a media suite. Access To music has everything you need for music making whether in a band, as a singer/songwriter or using a digital audio workstation or mixing desk. It is also a great place for those interested in all aspects of creative media relating to music or in being a music industry entrepreneur.

With regular opportunities with local partners such as Love Saves The Day, Knowle West Media Centre and Bristol Plays Music, work experience and industry engagement is something Access To Music encourages and helps organise for their students. Opportunities include performing and stage managing and sound engineering at a variety of local venues. There are opportunities

27 Bristol City Council

Contact Helen Sinclair-Ross General entry requirements Email [email protected] BKSB – testing to ascertain entry level Website bristol.gov.uk Phone 0117 352 4877 Open evenings Open Evenings available on request. At Bristol City Council, we provide a vast amount of apprenticeships across different locations throughout the city

These include: l business administration l customer service l finance l media l horticulture l ICT l engineering l sports coaching l cookery l health and social care

You’ll attend college one day a week and work towards a qualification during your apprenticeship. You can also go on Bristol City Council training courses during your apprenticeship to get more experience.

We have a mentoring programme that is part of the apprenticeship scheme. You’ll get a mentor who is a former apprentice or an apprentice in the second year of their apprenticeship. They’ll give you advice based on their experience as an apprentice.

28 British Engineering Manufacturers Association (BEMA Limited)

Contact Ian Mynett General entry requirements Email [email protected] Depending on the apprenticeship that is being Website bema.co.uk applied for generally GCSE Grades A-C in English, Phone 01454 321356 Maths and Science are required. All potential apprentices are advised to apply regardless of their potential Grades. BEMA is a Group Training Association and a Trade Association. We have a Training Centre Open evenings at our Yate Premises to support manufacturing Open Evenings available on request. since September 2014. The Centre puts apprentices through a well developed and broad programme of engineering practices over a nine month period.

The skills that the apprentices will develop include the operation of hand tools and extensive training on milling machines, both manual and Digitial Readout, Lathes both manual and CNC as well as Grinding and Drilling facilities.

All apprentices are tested prior to obtaining an apprenticeship and this determines the level of apprenticeship that they will commence on with a suitable learning plan.

We deliver a range of engineering apprenticeships at Intermediate and Advanced Level in Machining, Maintenance, Welding and Fabrication and Technical Support.

We run a Technical Certificate 1 day a week called the Level 3 EAL Diploma in Engineering Technology.

29 CITB

Contact Martin Reay General entry requirements Email [email protected] None needed Website citb.co.uk/bconstructive Phone 07920 889 197 Level 2 qualifications Construction Apprenticeships – All Trades CITB is an Ofsted Outstanding national provider of Apprenticeships for the Construction Sector. Level 3 qualifications Working with our extensive network of colleges Construction Apprenticeships – All Trades we are able to offer Apprenticeships in main where Level 3 programmes of study construction trades such as Site Technicians, are available. Bricklaying, Painting and Decorating, Carpentry and Joinery and many more.

From the day you submit your application form, a dedicated Apprenticeship Officer will be on hand to co-ordinate your training programme and support you throughout your apprenticeship.

The Apprenticeship Officer is the link between you, the college (or training provider) and your employer. It’s their job to monitor your progress on site and in training through reviews of your progress to make sure you achieve your final goal.

We currently have employers seeking apprentices so if you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a sector that is rapidly changing and developing. Register through our website or call Martin Reay.

30 Coachmakers (2nd Chance Group)

Senior leader responsible for post-16 Natasha Mills General entry requirements Email [email protected] Entry requirements depend upon the course Website 2ndchancegroup.org being applied for and will be dealt with on an Phone 0117 903 9772 individual basis. Level 2 qualifications Coachmakers work with young people to provide Sports Coaching Programme of Study. opportunities to engage in sport and create employment pathways into the sport industry Sports Coaching Intermediate Apprenticeship through education and apprenticeships. Activity Leadership Apprenticeship.

We have a wide range of educational Level 3 qualifications programmes from foundation learning through to apprenticeships to support young people into Sports Coaching Programme of Study. employment through Sports Coaching, Fitness Advanced Apprenticeship in Supporting Instructing and Leisure. Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport. Other activities Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Get on Track Programme Sport sessions Traineeships.

31 Creative Youth Network

Contact Sandy Hore-Ruthven Email [email protected] Website creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk Phone 0117 947 7948

Creative Youth Network runs a programme of youth services offering opportunities and support to young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Based around youth hubs, our engagement teams run one to one support for individuals and small groups giving advice and guidance on drugs and alcohol, home and housing issues, school and careers as well as relationship and sexual health.

The Creative Youth Network’s mission is to inspire every young person to do more than they ever thought possible.

We encourage young people to challenge the barriers they face by engaging with the arts. Young people from all backgrounds, including those who are financially deprived or have experienced abuse, and those who live with a disability. We get them involved, thinking, doing, creating… discovering their potential. We aim high: we work with world class artists and high quality youth workers to inspire, challenge, encourage and support.

See website for further details.

32 33 dBs Music

Contact Rachael Evans General entry requirements Email [email protected] Level 2 4 GCSEs at Grades D – F (including English Website dbsmusic.co.uk and maths), however other qualifications and Phone 0333 344 2235 skills will be considered at interview. Level 3 4 GCSE’s at Grades A – C and must include either English or Maths. Or an equivalent Whether you’re just starting out or looking to qualification such as a Level 2 Diploma. build on your current skills, there’s no better English and Maths GCSE retakes available which way to get your foot in the door of the music you can take alongside your Diploma. industry than studying at dBs Music. Develop your passion, whether it be music production, Level 2 qualifications djing, sound engineering or music performance and choose from a range of Level 3 Diplomas. RSL Level 2 Diploma Music Production dBs Music provides the very best hands-on, fully immersive courses that cover all aspects of Level 3 qualifications the music industry, with a ton of opportunities for work experience, real world learning and RSL Extended Diploma Music Production working on the very best gear in world-class RSL Extended Diploma DJ and Electronic studios facilities. All supported by a team of Music Production tutors passionate about passing on their years RSL Extended Diploma Music Performance of experience and knowledge. Access to HE: Music Production

Open evenings Wednesday 12 October 2016 5pm – 8pm Wednesday 16 November 2016 5pm – 8pm

34 Didac Limited

Contact Elaine Stanley General entry requirements Email [email protected] None required. Website didac.co.uk Phone 0117 904 9377 Open evenings Any time, by appointment. Didac is a specialist provider for the Furniture, Wood and Joinery sector. Based in Crews Hole Level 1 qualifications Road, we are able to provide a range of bespoke Furniture Manufacture. programmes, including Study Programme (for those who are required to remain in Level 2 qualifications education until they are 18), Apprenticeships and those who are unemployed and over 19, Furniture Making, Joinery, Wood Machining and looking to enter into the Furniture, Wood and Apprenticeships in the Furniture, Wood and Joinery sector. Joinery Sectors. Our Woodwise Academy provides an excellent learning environment for all, with Level 3 qualifications equipment and resources that meet those Furniture Making, Joinery, Wood Machining and found in industry. Apprenticeships in the Furniture, Wood and Our group sizes remain small so the learner Joinery Sectors. has a high percentage of contact time with the trainer/assessors.

We do not have academic terms or start dates.

35 Element Skills Training

Contact Hannah Lloyd General entry requirements Email [email protected] None at Level 2. Website elementskillstraining.co.uk GCSE’s Grade D and above for Level 3 Phone 01934 712103 Open evenings One to One appointments with our trained We are a training provider operating across the advisors can be made to suit. South West predominantly in the Bristol and Somerset areas. Level 2 qualifications We are a faculty of Cardiff and Vale College, Intermediate Apprenticeships in Construction, so have access to the valuable resources of a Business Administration, Customer Service, larger college, but maintain the ethos of a small Sales, Team Leading, Cleaning and Facilities provider who cares about the future success of Management, Passenger Carrying Vehicles. every learner. Bespoke training in the workplace for Level 3 qualifications Intermediate and Advanced level apprentices. Advanced Apprenticeships in Construction, We can tailor programmes to suit employers Business Administration, Customer Service, and learners. Sales, Management, Cleaning and Facilities Careers advice and appointments can be Management, Passenger Carrying Vehicles. booked with our team of advisors to suit geographical requirements.

We have flexible start dates for our programmes, and learners can start and any time of the year.

36 First 4 Skills

Contact Learner Services Team Level 2 qualifications Email [email protected] Retail, Business Administration, Team Leading, Website first4skills.com Customer Service, Hospitality, Warehousing, Phone 0330 024 9363 (option 1) Logistics, Contact Centre, Financial Services. Level 3 qualifications

First4Skills is a national training provider Retail, Business Administration, Management, that delivers first class apprenticeships. Customer Service, Hospitality, Warehousing, We specialise in quality qualifications and Logistics, Contact Centre, Financial Services. commercial development for business success.

As experts in the service industry sector, we work in partnership with some of the country’s most well-known brands. Our delivery approach is train today’s workforce for tomorrow by boosting skills, staff retention and productivity.

First4Skills apprenticeships can be tailored to the organisational needs of a business and we support employers to recruit new talent into their business and give an apprentice an employment opportunity with training.

First4Skills offer a package of dedicated personal support for businesses to attract, recruit and train suitable candidates from a potential pool of thousands of applicants. Backed by the City of Liverpool College, learners access the best of a college through the flexibility of a provider and benefit from a huge network of over 500 UK employers looking for work ready apprentices.

37 HIT Training and Connect 2 Care

Contact Christina Gill Open evenings Email [email protected] Various attendance at local career events across Website hittraining.co.uk the county. Phone 0800 093 5892 Level 2 qualifications Connect 2 Care – Health and Social Care At HIT and Connect 2 Care we are passionate Care and Hospitality. about upskilling the industry’s workforce, working with businesses to improve their Level 3 qualifications profitability and increase repeat business as well as providing career development for Connect 2 Care – Health and Social Care existing and new entrants in Hospitality and Care and Hospitality. Care sectors. Level 4 qualifications HIT is a specialist training provider providing Hospitality industry specialising in Connect 2 Care – Health and Social Care qualifications from entry to foundation Care and Hospitality. degree level. Level 5 qualifications Connect 2 Care is a specialist training provider Connect 2 Care – Health and Social Care providing Health and Social qualifications from Management entry to foundation degree level. Care and Hospitality. HIT has 45 offices throughout the country. Please visit our website to find our local office HIT training nearest to you. HIT Training General entry requirements Professional Cookery Reception No entry requirements but students will be Hospitality Services expected to at Entry 3 for enrolment on the Bar and Restaurant Services Apprenticeship Programmes. Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Customer Service Business Administration Cleaning Supervision Facilities Management Team Leading Licenced Hospitality Management.

38 Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures (Youth provision is called a2a)

Contact Matt Griffin General entry requirements Email [email protected] We work with Entry 1 learners up to and Website hwv.org.uk including Level 2 learners. Phone 0117 978 1708 Ext 217 Open evenings We recruit throughout the year so are always We have over 25 years experience of happy to show potential learners around and successfully supporting young people, carry out an informal interview. providing them with opportunities to gain new qualifications and to develop work skills. Entry 1 to Level 2 qualifications We offer a year long course, but can offer Functional Skills Maths and English shorter or longer options too. We enrol learners ICT throughout the year and keep class sizes below 10, where possible, to ensure as much support as possible can be offered to each and every learner. Entry 3 to Level 1 qualifications Personal Development (Step Up) Diploma with vocational tasters.

39 Interserve Learning and Employment

Contact Thomas Hartridge General entry requirements Email [email protected] GCSE D and above in both Maths and English or Website interserve.com an equivalent qualification at Entry 3 Phone 07703 705 204 and above. Level 2 qualifications Interserve Learning and Employment is a Business Administration national training provider of a number of Customer Service apprenticeship pathways. Nationally we Contact/Call Centres have 7000 apprentices in learning. Our Retail apprenticeship courses and training are Hair carried out solely in the workplace. Barbering IT user Hospitality Health and Social Care Early years/Childcare Teaching Assistants

Level 3 qualifications Customer Service Contact/Call Centres Retail Hair Barbering IT user Hospitality Health and Social Care Early years/Childcare Teaching Assistants

40 Learndirect

Website learndirect.com Level 1 qualifications Phone 0800 101 901 Business Administration Retail Customer Service Learndirect are the UK’s largest provider of skills, Warehousing training and employment services. Since launching Digital Media in 2000, we’ve helped 4.3 million across the country Health and Social Care people develop their skills and qualifications. Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT Employability Qualifications We provide: Personal and Social Skills. l Qualifications in everyday skills like Maths, English and IT. Level 2 qualifications l Vocational qualifications and Apprenticeships Functional skills in English, Maths and ICT l Traineeships – a 6 week to 6 month Apprenticeships in: programme designed to support young Business Administration people in developing work experience and Childcare necessary skills for an apprenticeship Customer Service l “YourTime – Employability support for Dental Nursing young people who are not in education, Health and Social Care employment and training. YourTime is Management and Team Leading focused on securing long term sustainable Retail progressions into Employment, back into Recruitment Education, Apprenticeships or Traineeships. IT.

Learndirect has over 400 centres nationwide, with centres in central Bristol and Bath. Level 3 qualifications Apprenticeships in: General entry requirements Business Administration Childcare Course specific. Customer Service l YourTime – no prior qualifications are required Dental Nursing Health and Social Care l Apprenticeships – dependant on level, Management and Team Leading vocational area and employer requirements. Retail Contact us for more information. Recruitment l Traineeships – ideal for learners who need IT. to develop their employability skills and gain work experience, perhaps prior to an apprenticeship. Learners must not have a level 3 qualification.

41 Lifetime Training

Website apprenticerecruitment@ Level 2 and 3 qualifications lifetimetraining.co.uk Programmes are available at Level 2 and 3 Phone 03330 436 618 in the following fields; Health and Social Care, Healthcare, Hospitality, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Business Established in 1995, Lifetime Training’s Administration, Management, Retail, founding principle was to support individuals Warehousing and Storage, Active Leisure and businesses to perform better through the Fitness and Activity Leadership. delivery of outstanding training programmes.

Lifetime Training offers Apprenticeship programmes, recruitment services and self- funded training courses across a wide range of business sectors: l Fitness and Active Leisure l Beauty l Hospitality l Health and Social Care l Retail l Business and Admin l Early Years.

Lifetime Training offers a wide choice of training solutions to customers ranging from the assessment of training and development needs for large organisations, to course advice and industry recognised qualifications for individual learners. Quality is central to our business ethos and we work hard to achieve great results for our customers. Our efforts are acknowledged through our Ofsted Grade II and Training Quality Standard awards. Our above national-average learner completion and success rates have led to the development of long-standing relationships with employers and learners alike.

42 LPW

Contact Paivi Grigg General entry requirements Email [email protected] None required. Website lpw.org.uk Phone 0117 987 3700 Open evenings One to One appointments with our trained advisors can be made to suit. LPW is here to transform lives, identify at-risk children, young people and adults, and to support them with exceptional play Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications opportunities, positive intervention, learning To be confirmed at the time of writing. and routes into work. Contact our office for the latest information.

For Support – We provide a range of innovative support for children and young people between the ages of 8 – 25. We focus on the most disadvantaged in society, engaging and mentoring children and young people to get the most out of life.

For Education – LPW Independent School is a network of small urban village schools based in city communities, which support young people to focus on their personal and social development, re-engage with their education, gain qualifications and move forward into further education, training or employment.

LPW College is a post-16 education and training opportunity for young people to improve their English and maths, improve their Employability Skills and find greater independence.

43 MPCT

Contact Lee Winders based at The Crescent Centre, 3rd Floor Email [email protected] Templeback, BS1 6EZ, meaning there are great transport links. Our opening hours are Website mpct.co.uk 8.30am – 4.30pm. Phone 08442 438438 For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the team.

Since its formation in 1999, The Military Open evenings Preparation College (part of the MPCT group) have been dedicated to offering opportunities Every Thursday 9am– 4pm to young people through training and education in Public Services. Level 2 qualifications The college has 21 locations across England City & Guilds Level 2 Award, Certificate and Wales and has so far helped over 2000 & Diploma in Employability Skills. young people realise their dreams of a career NCFE Level 2 Diploma for entry into in the Armed Forces. A further 4000 young Uniformed Services. people have succeeded into alternative careers. Designed specifically for 16 – 19 years olds (depending on when you turn 19), the MPC Level 3 qualifications offers specific training and qualifications in Functional Skills uniformed and public services. The college GCSE Maths and English is part time in England and the days are Military activities dependent on which qualifications you Sport are completing. Fitness. All of the activities on the course are designed to prepare you for the challenges of a worthwhile career in the Armed Forces or Uniformed Public Services. You will leave equipped to make informed decisions in unfamiliar environments and situations. The pioneering programme fuses

physical training, vocational instruction, academic work and personal development. MPC operates a roll-on-roll-off programme with a regular intake of learners. The course is tailored to the individual.

Our Bristol centre was established in 2014 and has a team of 3 staff working with 40 learners. We have a great central city centre location,

44 N-Gaged Training and Recruitment Ltd

Contact Simon Arnold General entry requirements Email [email protected] None required. Website n-gaged.co.uk Phone 0117 971 0883 Level 1 qualifications Construction, Logistics, Hospitality, Retail, Business Administration. N-Gaged Training is a small local provider who can offer a personal learning experience Level 2 qualifications across many subject areas. We have excellent employer links and specialise in Team leading, Construction, Logistics, Logistics, Construction, Hospitality, Business Hospitality, Retail, Business Administration. Administration and Management. Level 3 qualifications We offer excellent vocational training including Apprenticeships and traineeships across these Management, Logistics. and many other sectors.

We have employers who are looking to employ keen and enthusiastic young people looking to start their careers.

Bases at The Beeches in Bristol with a small team of expert tutors we are the ideal provider for a young person starting their career.

No specific qualifications are required with every student being supported through Information, advice guidance and an individual learning plan.

45 North Bristol NHS Trust

Contacts Sue Crew and Yvonne Greenwood General entry requirements Email [email protected] Varies according to job and banding but a [email protected] minimum of Level 1 maths and English or an Website nbt.nhs.uk ability to work towards this, is required for Phone 0117 414 9251 most jobs. 0117 414 9259 Enrolment on relevant programmes (excluding employability programmes) takes place after recruitment and in agreement with the Learning and Development Team and the North Bristol NHS Trust is a large acute Line Manager. teaching hospital with a wide range of job roles and career opportunities. Level 1 qualifications We are also a Training Provider able to offer We offer employability programmes including vocational training, apprenticeships and Traineeships and Sector Based Work Academies; professional development for staff as well as Functional Skills Maths and English and The leadership and management development and Care Certificate. clinical skills training.

All job vacancies are advertised on NHS jobs Level 2 qualifications and if successful, applicants may be able to We offer vocational qualifications and access appropriate education pathways to apprenticeships in Clinical Healthcare Support, support them in their current and future job Healthcare Support Services, Business roles including progression through the ranks Administration, Customer Service, AAT and and potentially on into Higher Education. Payroll. We will also be developing Healthcare Sciences Level 2 Apprenticeships in near Our training is delivered by highly trained and the future. specialist staff from a variety occupational backgrounds. It is delivered in a state of the art dedicated training facility which compliments Level 3 qualifications the high quality care delivered in our newly we offer vocational qualifications and built Brunel Building. apprenticeships in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health – Maternity and Paediatric Support, Health – Allied Health Professions Support, Health – Perioperative Care Support, Business Administration, Customer Service, AAT and Payroll.

Level 4&5 qualifications We also offer qualifications at Level 4 and 5 including a Health Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Partnership with UWE and Weston College.

46 On Site Bristol

Contact Darren Perkins General entry requirements Email [email protected] None – applicants have to pass an initial Website onsitebristol.co.uk assessment and interview to receive a Phone 0117 352 1960 conditional offer. Apprenticeships qualifications

On Site Bristol provides an extensive Bricklaying, Building Surveying, Bench Joinery, programme of Construction apprenticeships in Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Painting and partnership with local employers of all sizes. Decorating, Plastering and Plumbing schemes. All of our programmes are designed to allow progress to Advanced Level Apprenticeships and those who successfully complete continue into sustained careers.

We offer Bricklaying, Building Surveying, Bench Joinery, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, Plastering and Plumbing schemes.

On Site aims to match candidates with suitable employers and we do this by building a list of eligible applicants from December onwards.

Every apprentice has a dedicated Training Officer who manages their journey supporting young people and employers as necessary.

47 Reflections Training Academy

Contact Phil Davis Open days Email [email protected] Friday 28 October 2016 10am Website reflectionstraining.co.uk Friday 17 February 2017 10am Phone 0117 922 1440 Friday 21 April 2017 10am Friday 2 June 2017 10am

Reflections Training offer work based Level 1 qualifications apprenticeship programmes for all ages in Hairdressing and Barbering. Hairdressing and Barbering with a state of the Functional Skills in English and Maths. art centre in the heart of Bristol, working with over 150 employers within a wide catchment Level 2 qualifications area which include Bath and Gloucester salons. Hairdressing and Barbering. Reflections also offer a pre-apprenticeship Functional Skills in English and Maths. Study programme and traineeship courses for 16 – 18 year olds with the core aim of level 1 Level 3 qualifications Hairdressing and Barbering, Maths and English, employability skills and work experience. Hairdressing and Barbering. General entry requirements None at Level 2. GCSE’s Grade D and above for Level 3

48 S&B Automotive Academy

Contact Lee Spicer General entry requirements Email [email protected] Maths and English GCSE A*-E Website sandbaa.com Phone 07863 136 692 Open days October 2016 and February 2017 S&B Automotive Academy was established in 1970 and is a leading provider of automotive Level 1 qualifications courses. We offer training in the complete range of automotive disciplines including Heavy Traineeships. Vehicle, Bus and Coach, Light Vehicle, Parts, Body Repair, Paint, Multi-discipline and Level 2 and 3 qualifications Auto-Electrical. Light Vehicle Maintenance We have excellent facilities including Heavy Vehicle Maintenance commercial spray booth, AT2000 diagnostic Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance laboratory and specialist workshops for light, Auto Electrical heavy, electronics and vehicle repair. Business Administration Parts Vehicle Refinishing (Paint Spraying) Vehicle Body Repair Caravan and Motorhome Maintenance & Repair.

Open evenings Thursday 27 October 2016 2pm – 8pm

Thursday 16 February 2017 2pm – 9pm

49 South West Apprenticeship Company

Contact Clare Vertigen General entry requirements Email [email protected] Varies dependent on sector. Website theswac.org.uk Phone 01452 733962

The South West Apprenticeship Company (SWAC) is committed to matching apprentices to employers, providing support and guidance every step of the way. 98% of our Apprentices gain full time employment after completing their Apprenticeship or progress onto higher qualifications. An apprenticeship will develop your confidence and abilities.

50 T2 Apprenticeship Academy

Contact Liz Barker General entry requirements Email [email protected] Entry level to 3 x A – level Website T2apprenticeshipacademy.co.uk Commitment to work towards securing Phone 0117 930 4987 or 07824 366653 an apprenticeship.

Open days The T2 Apprenticeship Academy in central Wednesday 5 October 2016 4pm – 6pm Bristol runs two programmes for 16-18yrs olds Thursday 20 October 2016 4pm – 6pm that are a bridge for young people that want to Thursday 26 Jan 2017 4pm – 6pm start a career as an Apprentice. Thursday 9 February 2017 4pm – 6pm Our Academy pre-Apprenticeship programmes and Traineeships bridge the gap for young Level 1 qualifications people into securing employment and careers City and Guilds Employability by building confidence, essential skills that Functional skills from entry – level 2 employers seek. They ensure that young people GCSE’s Maths and English (Aug 16). get a chance to get in front of an employer and prove that they have the skills to succeed without having a history of work experience. Level 2 qualifications l Personal coaching/action planning and City and Guilds Employability intensive employment skills preparation Functional skills from entry – level 2 and support. GCSE’s Maths and English (Aug 16). l All travel paid. Apprenticeships in: Childcare l Functional English, Maths and ICT (if required). Health and Social Care Business Admin l Significant work experience placement, can Customer Service be secured in most sectors. IT. l Live T2 Apprenticeship vacancies in Childcare, Health and Social Care, Business, IT, Level 3 qualifications Customer Services. Apprenticeships in: l Very high positive progression rates Childcare of success. Health and Social Care Business Admin Customer Service IT.

51 Tomorrow’s People

Contact Dina Stanley 87% of young people who complete our Email [email protected] programmes get a job or training position or return to education. Website tomorrows-people.co.uk Phone 0117 924 6815 For more information about our programmes in 07469 118 000 Bristol please go to our website. Working It Out Tomorrow’s People is an employment charity Working It Out is our flagship youth programme that works with those facing multiple barriers which supports vulnerable 16 – 24 year to employment and equips them with the skills olds into work across England and Scotland. and confidence they need to get and keep a The programme runs in 10-week cycles and job. The charity’s vision is to break the cycle of supports vulnerable young people facing unemployment and dependency in deprived multiple barriers to employment. communities throughout the UK. The programme is a mix of group activities and Tomorrow’s People has been changing lives for challenges in the community, as well as one-to- 30 years and has helped over 475,000 people on one mentoring. their journey into work since it was set up in 1984. The emphasis is on personalised planning and finding a job or training programme that is Support for 16 – 24 year olds right for the individual. We are dedicated to listening to young people and committed to supporting them into a job HYPE that is right for them. The Helping Young People into Employment On the frontline in local communities we help programme supports young people between young people to build their skills to meet the needs the ages of 18 – 24 into employment through a of local employers and the confidence, resilience mix of job coaching and work placements. and motivation needed in the work place. The format of the HYPE programme ensures Youth unemployment remains stubbornly that young people get access to valuable work high and a persistent problem across the UK. experience, while personal coaching sessions Tomorrow’s People believes that every young provide a trusted careers mentor to support person should have the opportunity to make participants into a sustainable employment, the most of their talents and contribute to education or training. their community. General entry requirement Tomorrow’s People pioneers new ways of reaching You must be between 16 – 24 years old and not the young people who have the most complex currently in education, training or employment. barriers to moving forward with their lives.

52 The Park Community Centre Ltd

Contact Angela Cornick General entry requirements Email [email protected] We have no entry level requirements for our Website theparkknowle.org.uk Level 1 courses. For the Level 2 courses we Phone 0117 377 3669 require you to have completed a Level 1 course in the same subject or have C’s in GCSE in English and Maths.

We are a small Post 16 provision who offer There are no entry level requirements for the courses in the following subjects; BTEC Level 1 Lifeskills course and you do not need to have Animal Care, BTEC Levels 1 and 2 Construction, completed a Level 1 in that subject to CACHE Levels 1 and 2 Childcare, BTEC Level be accepted. 2 Life Skills and BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care. We also offer apprenticeships in For apprenticeships you would need to have Construction, Health and Social Care either achieved Functional Skills Level 2 or C and Childcare. GCSE’s in English and Maths.

All of our classes are small, we have a Open days maximum of 15 students per class, and this is to ensure we have enough time to help Thursday 10 November 2016 10am – 2.30pm all students who may need it. We also have Please report to reception and we shall show additional support staff to provide support to you around. students with EHCP’s and specific needs. Thursday 8 December 2016 4pm – 6pm We are based in South Bristol and are an Park Café. open site with many people and other local Thursday 26 January 2017 6pm – 8pm businesses using our site. Park Café. Thursday 16th February 2017 2pm – 4pm Café Conference Room Thursday 16 March 2017 4pm – 6pm Park Café Thursday 27 April 2017 6pm – 8pm Park Café Thursday 18 May 2017 2pm – 4pm Café Conference Room Thursday 22 June 2017 6pm – 8pm Park Café.

53 The Princes Trust

Contact Sarah Pritchard General entry requirements Email [email protected] In order to access our courses, young people Website princes-trust.org.uk must be NEET and if they are 16 – 17, they Phone 07415 611643 must have not achieved their 5 A*-C GCSEs. Our courses are available for young people aged between 16 – 25. The Prince’s Trust run a range of courses for 16 to 30 year olds that can help young people gain Open days confidence, qualifications, independent living We run drop in sessions at our office on skills, employability skills and can help them Victoria Street (BS1 6BY) every Thursday move into a positive outcome (employment, between 1.30 – 3.30pm. Or you can education, training, volunteering). We can organise individual appointments by help people move directly into work or self- contacting us directly. employment or focus on developing their soft skills and help them become work-ready.

54 55 Other training providers

Training provider Website BPP University bpp.com Carrilion carrilionplc.com Clarkson Evans clarksonevanstraining.co.uk Hudson and Hughes Training Limited hudsonandhughes.com Kaplan kaplanapprenticeships.co.uk Paragon Skills paragonskills.co.uk Rolls Royce rolls-royce.com/careers Serco Limited serco.com TCV – Conservation Volunteers tcv.org.uk Wincanton Group Limited wincanton.co.uk Youth Education Service youtheducationservice.org.uk

Note: If you are a training provider and you would like your details to be included in the next edition of this directory please contact us: [email protected]

56 Course availability: A-Levels & GCSEs

These pages will show you which courses of study are available to you and where you can take them.

A-Levels Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Accountancy l Archaeology l Art l l l Art (Fine Art) Art & Design l l l Art & Design – Fine Art l l l l l l Art & Design – Graphic Design l Art & Design – Photography l l l l l Art & Design – Textiles l l l Biology l l l l l l l l l l Business Studies l l l l l l l l l Chemistry l l l l l l l l l l Chinese Manderin l Classical Civilisation l l l Communication and Culture l Computer Science Computing l l l l l l l Core Mathematics l l Creative Writing l Critical Thinking (AS) l Dance l l l D&T – Graphics l D&T – Product Design l l l l l D&T – Textiles l Drama & Theatre Studies l l l l l l l l Dutch l Economics l l l l l Engineering l English Language l l l l l l l English Language & Literature l l l English Literature l l l l l l l l l l

57 A-Levels Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Environmental Studies l Film Studies l l l Food Technology l l l French l l l l l l l l l Geography l l l l l l l l l l German l l l l l Government & Politics l l l l Health & Social Care l l l l l History l l l l l l l l l l ICT l l l Italian l Latin l Law l l l l Mathematics l l l l l l l l l l Maths and Further Maths l l l l l l l l Media Studies l l l l l Music l l l l l l l Music Technology l l l l l Philosophy l l l l l l Physical Education l l l l l l l Physics l l l l l l l l l Psychology l l l l l l l l Religious Studies l l l l l RS (Philosophy & Ethics) l Russian l l Science (Applied) l l l Sociology l l l l l l l Spanish l l l l l l l Sports & Physical Education l l l Travel & Tourism l l

58 GCSE courses Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Biology l Classical Civilisation English Language l l l l l l l l l l English Literature French Mathematics l l l l l l l l l l Spanish l Thinking & Reasoning Skills l

59 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

These pages will show you which courses of study are available to you and where you can take them. Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Applied Science Applied Science at Level 2 or 3 l l Applied Science (Applied Biology) at Level 3 l Applied Science (Medical Science) at Level 3 l

Art, Design & Media Art & Design at Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 l l l l Art & Design, Fashion and Textiles at Level 3 l l Art & Design Graphics and Illustration at Level 3 l l Art & Design Photography Level 3 l l Computer Game Design Level 2 or 3 l l l Media Production Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l l Graphic Design Level 3 l Photography at Level 3 l Music Performance at Level 2 or 3 l l Music Technology at Level 3 l l l Performing Arts at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l Performing and Production Arts at Level 2 or 3 l l Musical Theatre or Technical Theatre Level 3 l Theatre Performance Level 1 l

Business & IT Access to HE - Business and Law Level 3 l Accounting & Business at Level 2 or 3 l l l l Administration Level 1 l Bookkeeping Level 2 l Business at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l HR Practice Level 3 l Information Technology at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l l l l l Law Level 3 l Legal Secretaries Level 2 l Legal Studies Level 2 l

60 Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Construction Bricklaying at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l Carpentry at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l CIBE Construction Level 3 l Construction maintenance at Level 2 l Construction Operations Level 1 l Painting and Decorating at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l Plastering at Level 1 or 2 l l Plumbing at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l Stonemasonry Level 1,2 or 3 l Wood machining at Level 2 or 3 l

Engineering Building Services Level 3 l Civil Engineering at Level 1 or 2 l Engineering at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l Electrical Engineering at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l Vehicle Maintenance or Motorsport at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l Mechanical Engineering at Level

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Barbering at Level 1, 2 or 3 l Beauty Therapy at Level 1,2 or l l l l Hairdressing Level 1,2 or 3 l l l l Hair and Media Make-up Level 1,2 or 3 l l l l Massage Therapy (Holistics) Level 3 l Nail Technology Level 2 or 3 l l Salon Management Level 3 l

61 Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Health & Social Care Caring for Children Entry and Level 1 l l l Children’s Care, Learning and Development l l l l Level 2 or 3 Counselling Level 1, 2 or 3 l Health and Social Care at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l l l l Home-based Childcare Services Level 3 l

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Catering at Level 1, 2 or 3 l Catering: Food Production Level 2 or 3 l Cabin Crew Aviation at Level 2 l Chef Masterclass Level 2 l Event Management at Level 3 l Hospitality at Level 2 or 3 l l Hotel Management at Level 3 l Professional Cookery at Level 1, 2 or 3 l Travel and Tourism at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l

Sport, Leisure & Public Services Fitness Instructing Level 2 l Personal Training Level 3 l Public Services at Level 2 or 3 l l l l Sport at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l l Sport & Exercise Science Level 3 l Sports Massage Level 3 l Uniformed Services Level 1 l

62 Ashton Park School Bristol Cathedral Choir School Bristol Free School Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Colston’s Girls’ School Merchants’ Academy North Bristol Post 16 Centre St Bede’s Catholic College St Mary Redcliffe & Temple St Brendan’s Sixth Form College City of Bristol College Bath College Bristol Technology Engineering Academy South Gloucestershire & Stroud College Weston College Land-based and horticulture Animal Care at Level 1, 2 or 3 l l l l Animal Management Level 3 l Horse Management at Level 2 or 3 l Land Based Studies at Level 1 l Floristry at Level 2 or 3 l Practical Skills in Gardening at Level 1, 2 or 3 l Horticulture at Level 1 or 2 l l

Personal Development IN-GEAR Entry Level to Level 2 l FLEX Entry Level to Level 2 l Life & Independent Living Skills l Step Up Progression l

63 This directory is available to download from bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/where-you-can-get-post-16-education It is accurate at the time of production (September 2016). However, changes can occur before courses start in September 2017. For up to date information please access individual institutions’ websites.

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