PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE STUDENT GUIDE WELCOME

WELCOME Students are drawn to College by the passion Students who apply to us also know we will give them the that teachers have for their subjects and the determination support and challenge they need to succeed. We genuinely all staff have for students to succeed and reach their care about the success and progress of every one of our full potential. We work really hard to meet the needs and students. Our fantastic staff go the extra mile to make sure interests of all our students, both from Portsmouth and this is the case and take real pride in the achievements our beyond. Those who come here comment on how warm and students make. friendly the atmosphere is, how well they are looked after, This prospectus is full of the success stories of past and the ‘good feeling’ there is about the place. and current students. It also shows the large number of More and more students want to join us each year, a opportunities we provide students, both academically reflection of the excellent reputation we have. This is and in terms of their all-round progression and personal based partly on our willingness to innovate and do things development. differently. We have shown this with our timetable, our I hope by reading through it you are inspired by what we do use of iPad learning and our E6 Personal Development and encouraged to come and see us to find out more about Programme, designed to prepare students for life after how you can ‘make it happen’ at . college. Such preparations are now more important than ever, given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. With best wishes, Simon Barrable

2 3 www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS Holly Singh Reuben

WHY PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE? Champney WITH 94% OF OUR STUDENTS SAYING THEY WOULD ST EDMUND’S RC SCHOOL RECOMMEND US TO A FRIEND*, Mathematics...... A* Sociology...... A* Biology...... A* Graphic Communication.... A THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO CHOOSE PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE A Levels Politics ...... A Classical Civilisation...... B Extended Project...... A AS YOUR NEXT STEP… Next Steps: University of Next Steps: University of Brighton - Graphic Design *Based on recent Ofsted Learner View Results Southampton - Biology Lucy Chloe Foord Parker Charlie Abraham Sebastian Greenhow

THE PORTSMOUTH MAYFIELD SCHOOL PRIORY SCHOOL ADMIRAL LORD NELSON SCHOOL Chemistry...... A* Mathematics...... A* Mathematics...... A* Politics...... A Biology...... A* Architecture...... A* Chemistry...... A* Sociology...... A A Levels A Levels Mathematics...... A* Physics...... A Physics...... B Classical Civilisation...... B Extended Project...... B Next Steps: University of Oxford - Next Steps: University of Next Steps: University of Bath - Next Steps: University of Biochemistry (Molecular & Cellular) Durham - Physics and Mathematics Chemistry Sheffield - Politics Kirk Sam Tiller Olivia Megan Beynon Johnson Dudman

PRIORY SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL MILTONCROSS ACADEMY PRIORY SCHOOL Mathematics...... A* Architecture...... A* Music Technology...... D*D* Sport...... D*D*D* Economics...... A* Geography...... A* Creative Media ...... D*D* Next Steps: University of A Levels Psychology...... A Mathematics...... A* Vocational Next Steps: Academy of Norwich - Physiotherapy Next Steps: University of Next Steps: University of Bath - Contemporary Music (ACM) - Lancaster - Mathematics 4 Architecture Game Development

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PERFORMING ARTS

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES

COMPUTER SCIENCE, ICT & HUMANITIES SOCIAL SCIENCE CREATIVE MEDIA

MEDIA & FILM

MATHEMATICS ART & DESIGN LANGUAGES MUSIC BUSINESS & ECONOMICS TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH & MUSIC SOCIAL CARE PERFORMACE

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6 7 www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk COLLEGE WHY STUDENTS LOVE OUR TIMETABLE... TIMETABLE Clarity - Whole morning and afternoon sessions per subject.

Time Efficiency - There is no ‘trapped time’; you are either in a OUR COLLEGE TIMETABLE IS VERY POPULAR lesson or free for the morning or afternoon. The day starts at 9.55am WITH STUDENTS and ends at 4pm. A timetable designed to get the very best outcome for our Opportunities - In one of your free sessions you can take up students with no trapped time, a 9.55am start and time A student taking important E6 Personal Development activities. for independent study - what is there not to like! three subjects might have a timetable Combination Learning - You can mix A levels and that looks like this... vocational courses in your study programme to suit your interests BASIC SUBJECT TIMETABLE and career pathway.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

A B C D E Biology E6 Activity Independent Study Psychology Geography

12.35 - 1.20 Flexi-Break

A B C D E Biology E6 Activity Independent Study Psychology Geography

12.35 - 1.20 COMMON LUNCH (INCLUDES WEEKLY SESSION OF E6 AND WELL BEING ACTIVITIES)

C D E A C Independent Study Psychology Geography Biology Independent Study

12.35 - 1.20 Flexi-Break

C D E A C Independent Study Psychology Geography Biology Independent Study

* A 20 minute flexiable break is given during the morning and afternoon lessions.

8 9 www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk STUDENT SUPPORT WITH YOUR WELLBEING A one stop student services help desk Experienced staff can SUPPORT help to support your emotional health and wellbeing Counselling / Chaplaincy Extra support if needed when you progress to College Our Student Support team is dedicated to ensuring students stay mentally and emotionally healthy, supporting you with any problems you might have. SUPPORT WITH STUDENT FINANCE We are well known for the extensive support No fees for under 19 students (on 31st August 2020)+ we give our students, whether directly linked Financial support for students from families with low to your academic studies or more widely. incomes (in 2019/20,total income less than £26,000 gross) From topping up your knowledge in revision in the form of a College Bursary* sessions or finding a travel scheme that suits An Enhanced Bursary for students in care, care leavers and you, we’ve got it covered. some other students in receipt of qualifying benefits in their own name* SUPPORT WITH YOUR STUDIES & PROGRESS

Directed Study Workshops Revision sessions Mentoring from University of Portsmouth undergraduates or our own second year students through our Portsmouth Scholars programme Progress mentoring

SUPPORT WITH YOUR Free meals for students from families in receipt of certain state benefits If you’re under 19 and have one or more children, Care to Learn (C2L) LEARNING - can help with up to £160 per week for the cost of your childcare while ‘ACADEMIC SKILLS’ you’re learning. If For more information please contact Care to Learn on Workshops in the Study Centre 0800 121 8989, email [email protected] Help with specific subjects and study skills or visit direct.gov.uk/caretolearn A team of learning support assistants + Unless currently resident outside of the UK or European Union - please enquire including a Dyslexia specialist * Government funded and regulated schemes dependent on satisfactory levels of attendance; income related. Access arrangements and support Require application forms and evidence of household income and/or benefits and, if appropriate, care status 10 from the Local Authority. 11 for exams www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk E6 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE EXTENSIONS During your time at college you will have Student life at college is much more than just PROGRAMME the opportunity to developyour soft skills lessons and exams! There are a wide range of through a range of employability workshops. extra curricular activities for you to make new In addition, we will help you to find work friends, learn new skills and build your experience in a field closely linked to your confidence. These have been designed to chosen career pathway to enhance your equip you with knowledge and experience future career aspirations. that can be applied later on in life. EXERCISE EXPLORE Build an active component into your An exciting opportunity for you to be involved timetable, take advantage of specialist in local and worldwide communities. It training and represent the college teams. will help you to build your awareness and Alternatively, you can work on your fitness understanding of implementing social change and develop your team building skills by by giving back to the community. Through taking part in our ‘You Can’ activities whilst these opportunities you can make memories improving your health and wellbeing. that will stay with you for life and gain both valuable experiences and transferable skills.

Our pioneering E6 Personal Development Programme at Portsmouth If you have any further queries about our College is a six strand initiative made up of courses, training and experiences. E6 Personal Development Programme email These opportunities will provide you with a pathway in readiness for securing [email protected] employment, an apprenticeship or a place in higher education. E-CURRICULUM ENTERPRISE We now offer a variety of online courses Interested in the world of business and allowing you to learn a range of new skills to enterprise? Considered running your support you in your journey at college and ownbusiness at some point in the future? Our beyond. You can work at your own pace at partner organisation, Unloc, delivers a fun home, in college and you will have access to 1:1 and interactive 12 week course for budding support from our E6 Team. Upon completion entrepreneurs. Students graduating from the you will receive a college certificate and be 12 week programme receive a completion able to document and evidence new skills certificate that is recognised by employers learnt for future use. and universities alike.

12 13 www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk CURIOUS & CREATIVE LEARNING DID WE MENTION? PURCHASE OPTIONS We are also a certified We strongly advise that all students have PROJECT Apple Distinguished School! access to an Apple iPad device and we offer a subsidy when purchasing a new iPad for study We were recognised in 2019 as a centre purposes. With digital learning leading the way in education, we exclusively use Apple of innovation, leadership and educational iPad technology to enhance our students’ academic study. Sharing ideas and excellence that use Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical collaborating in lessons is simple, being organised is easy and submitting work thinking. and getting it marked is much quicker than before. Having the advantage of thousands of educational apps brings learning to life and allows students to access classwork and resources online, anywhere at anytime.

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 BRING YOUR OWN IPAD SUBSIDISED MONTHLY PAYMENTS

If you already have your own iPad, you are The College heavily subsidises the purchase of welcome to use this in College. You will be a new iPad via a monthly payment scheme in CURIOUS & CREATIVE LEARNING able to connect to our Wi-Fi network and conjunction with our supplier, Academia Ltd. systems. For the basic model (iPad Wi-Fi 32GB) you This innovative project is driving our goal of developing an original and would need to pay a deposit of around £40, imaginative approach to learning for all of our students with benefits followed by 24 monthly payments of including: around £18. Transforming the way students learn Independent research made easy Completion and submission of work is quicker and easierSharing Terms and conditions apply. More information can be found on our website. ideas and collaborating in lessons is simple Keeping organised has never been more straightforward If you have any further queries about our Creativity and innovation using multiple apps is an ideal way to Curious & Creative Learning Project email enhance your digital skills [email protected] 14 15 www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk MORE ABLE WHERE ARE PROGRAMME THEY NOW?

Our More Able Students’ Programme is aimed at those who achieve a number of Our More Able students from previous years have progressed onto bright futures, 7,8 and 9 grades at GCSE and provides learners with the opportunities to develop securing places at prestigious universities and advanced apprenticeships. the skills and academic profile to progress on to courses at prestigious and high- ranking universities or onto high-level apprenticeships.

With intense competition for places at leading institutions, we are dedicated to providing exceptional teaching and learning and a wide range of opportunities for our students to become outstanding leaders, pioneers and innovators.

CAREERS AND Charlie Foord Naima Ali

ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRESSION Previous School: Mayfield School Previous School: The Studied: Maths (A*) Architecture (A*) Physics (A) Studied: Law (A*) Psychology (A*) Religious Studies (A) PROGRAMME Where Are You Now?: harlie is at University of Durham Where Are You Now?: Naima is now studying Politics, More Able students are closely supported Students are given specialist support in their studying Physics & Mathematics. He intends to explore Philosophy & Law (LLB) at King’s College London. After and monitored in their academic work and applications to leading universities and/or for work in the field of Architecture. graduation, she hopes to qualify as a solicitor. offered 1:1 guidance from teachers, the chance highly competitive subjects such as Law, to be mentored in the first year by high- Medicine, other Health Care specialisms and achieving second year students, mentoring the fields of Engineering and Science. from university students via our Portsmouth Scholars Scheme in partnership with ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES University of Portsmouth and regular drop-ins with our pastoral team. Model United Nations Conference House of Lords Engineering Debates We also encourage students to consider the expanding range of new, high level Language & Culture Courses opportunities such as degree apprenticeships and high quality gap year industrial placements. Work Experience Placements Career Sessions MP Question-Time 16 Peer Mentoring 17 AND MUCH MORE... www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk TRAVEL & WHERE ARE TRANSPORT THEY NOW?

COLLEGE CONTRACT SERVICES

Our College Contract buses covers routes The College offers a variety of options to North of Portsmouth. support student travel to College, working closely with local transport providers to get PC1 Portchester (North), Paulsgrove, Cosham, more accessible transport options for all. Hilsea, Stamshaw Subsidised passes available for this direct service which runs to fit with Public bus routes to our campus are widely the start and end of the college day. available from most areas.

PC2 Fareham, Cams, Portchester (South) We offer subsidised bus passes for those living Subsidised passes available for this direct 2km+ from College. Higher levels of subsidy service which runs to fit with the start and may be available to students eligible for a end of the college day. college bursary. Bethan Screen George Fitt

There are three options currently available: PC3 A lunchtime service for students with Previous School: Springfield School Previous School: Admiral Lord Nelson School PC1 or PC2 passes Studied: A Level Drama & Theatre Studies, French, Studied: BTEC Level 3 Sports Performance & Excellence and Discount codes to use when buying a pass for Sociology, Biology AS level and Spanish GCSE Level 2 & 3 Personal Training First Bus services. (Passes are held in the First Additional support may be available for some What Did You Do After College?: I went to Rose Bruford What Did You Do After College?: After college I went to students living further afield including the Bus App on mobile devices). College and studied BA Hons European Theatre Arts. New York for 3 months to get some experience coaching Isle of Wight with subsidised Wightlink passes. From 2016-2017 I also studied on the professional acting football athletes off the pitch and help run a private Passes are held in the Wightlink App on Discount codes to use when buying a pass course for a year at the Jacques Lecoq school in Paris. personal training facility. I then returned to Portsmouth to for a combined First Bus and Gosport Ferry mobile devices. Where Are You Now?: I am a self-employed actor, launch my self employed 1:1 PT and online coaching business. Ticket. (Passes are held in the First Bus App theatre-maker and voiceover artist. I also teach, Where Are You Now?: I am now a Personal Trainer at Third We have a partnership with Portsmouth on mobile devices). facilitate and work for a charity that works with refugees Space in London, the biggest gym in Europe. I have been Cycle Exchange to offer student discounts and migrants. I have my own theatre company Todos working here for 2 years after making the move to London to and servicing options using the college Bike Subsidised passes available to buy on the Teatro that creates theatre for young people. expand my personal training business. Scheme. Stagecoach website. Passes are sent directly from Stagecoach and are shown together A subsidy against the cost of a bicycle for with the Student ID card. These passes are those living 1km+ from applicable for students travelling from Havant, The help and support from my teachers at Portsmouth College was amazing College is available. Waterlooville, Farlington and Drayton. It was the first time in my life I was able - not only teaching you the science to focus on the things I wanted to and felt behind fitness and exercise but more like me! Thank you to the Performing Arts importantly, how to apply it to clients department for encouraging me to follow depending on their individual needs my dreams. If you have any further queries about TRAVEL for future employment. I had great TO PORTSMOUTH COLLEGEPLEASE email mentors! 18 [email protected] 19 www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk Visit our website www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk

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