COURSE GUIDE 2021-22

A LEVEL & BTEC COURSES

01708 514 400 www.havering.ac.uk To get the qualifications you want, to get into the or job of CONTENTS PRINCIPAL'S your choice, we will support you with excellent teaching, a weekly meeting The right choice for you 4-5 WELCOME with a coach and access to our award- About us 6-7 winning careers service, The CUBE. In addition, you will need to be Your journey to success 8 actively involved in your learning so What will I study? 9 we would like you to start thinking Understanding qualifications 10-11 about how you learn, what you find difficult to learn, and what helps you Choosing your programme 12 to learn. Have you considered? 13 You bring to the Sixth Form not only all Aiming high programme 14-15 your previous experiences of learning, Course List 16-17 but also certain attitudes to learning; some of these may have to change if How to apply 18 they are not helpful to you. We want Your day 19 you to understand the subjects you are studying, and perhaps even come to life 20 love them, as we do. Enrichment 21 Success depends on you being Facilities & Services 22-23 interested in your subjects and being Supporting your studies 24-25 prepared to put some serious effort into studying them. Expect new New City College 26-27 I AM DELIGHTED THAT route you decide to take we guarantee to provide you with experiences, new responsibilities and Where to find us 28-29 YOU ARE CONSIDERING the very best information and advice new methods of teaching and learning. Student success 2020 30-31 STUDYING WITH US. throughout your time with us so that We hope that you will take time to you will be guided successfully towards Dates for your diary 32 explore this Guide, visit our website to The Sixth Form the future that is right for you. is the place for learn more about the Sixth Form and you if you want a Most of our students are with us for take one of the many opportunities to full-time learning two years, sometimes three. In the visit us to find out more about us for WE’LL HELP YOU TO BE environment time you are here we will work hard yourself. THE BEST YOU CAN BE: where you will to ensure that you have a happy, as be treated like a well as successful time with us. “Students develop young adult and confidence in their taken on a journey We know, because our students tell towards independent study whilst us, that they enjoy being here and we own ability, become being given a high level of support. know that we can help you to become self-assured and work an independent, critical thinker and Paul Wakeling positively towards Nearly 70% of our students progress to confident learner providing that you Principal university, but increasingly many also work hard too. their learning goals.” access Level Apprenticeships or gain full-time work. Whatever the OFSTED 2018 THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

provide you with a coach to support YOUR FUTURE you every week and provide you STARTS HERE with excellent Careers Education to make sure that you make the right Why you should choose choice about your future. Havering Sixth Form Excellent progression to positive destinations A study programme created • Nearly 70% of our students just for you progress to university with the • With more than 60 courses, including remainder progressing to Higher over 35 A Levels, we can create a Level Apprenticeships or high programme that is exactly tailored quality work, which means your to suit your needs and prepare you future is safe in our hands. for the future. You might choose A Levels, a BTEC or a combination of A purposeful learning environment both, we will help you make the with high quality state-of-the-art choice that is right for you. facilities WE’LL SUPPORT AND • We invest in our buildings and ENCOURAGE YOU TO Teaching that will challenge you, resources to ensure that you have ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS enthuse you and bring you results access to everything you need to The Sixth Form is therefore the • Our teachers are specialists not make the most of your time with us. perfect stepping-stone from “Teachers use their only in their subjects, but also in to the world of work, possibly A comprehensive enrichment excellent subject teaching young people just like you, via university, or other Further programme which means they know how to get Education, including Higher Level knowledge, expertise the best from you. • We want to help you to explore Apprenticeships. and detailed and develop interests beyond the Excellent support before and during curriculum so we offer a wide As you take this next big step on your understanding your time with us range of activities, including journey, this Guide will help you. of assessment • We will provide information, sporting opportunities, a debating For the most comprehensive college requirements to advice and guidance on choosing a society, book clubs, games clubs and course information, please visit programme before you start, and the chance to contribute to the our website. prepare students well College magazine, amongst others. Also, please try to visit us at one of for their examinations.” our Open Events to experience the OFSTED 2018 college for yourself.

4 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 5 ABOUT US “Governors and senior leaders are ambitious and have high COLLEGE ETHOS aspirations for staff and The Sixth Form is intended to be a students. They have bridge between school and the world established a strong of work, often, but not always via further study. It is a friendly place culture of improvement in which to study and work and we at the college.” place much emphasis upon supported self-discipline - our intention is to OFSTED 2018 foster independence in a supportive environment. Students are expected to have a mature and responsible attitude and refrain from any conduct which would harm others or be QUALITY detrimental to the college. Our most recent OFSTED Inspection in 2018 rated us as GOOD overall. It identified many key strengths. CODE OF RESPECT Our teaching is good, our students This college values the diversity achieve good outcomes and go on to and variety of its students and excellent destinations. We have very staff and expects all students, good progression to staff and visitors to treat one and employment because we provide another with equal respect and high-quality careers guidance. dignity. The college regards “Student behaviour At college, behaviour is good and abusive or aggressive behaviour students are respectful of each as unacceptable. is very good during other and teachers; teachers instil lessons and in the in students an enthusiasm for their social areas.” subjects; students receive good support and develop good skills to OFSTED 2018 prepare them for employment. We aim to be outstanding and we are always seeking ways to improve. “Students feel safe and are safe within the college environment.”

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6 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 7 YOUR JOURNEY WHAT WILL TO SUCCESS I STUDY?

FIRST Read this Guide Visit our website Come to an Open Event Make an online application

At the Sixth Form we only offer SPRING 2021 full-time study programmes for 16 to 19-year-old students. to start thinking now about what Attend an interview A study programme is made courses you will choose. Receive an offer up of courses that provide core Browse the centre pages of this qualifications, a timetabled Guide for the full list of courses and session with a coach to support then check our website Course pages you and additional activities for comprehensive information on AUGUST 2021 that enhance your learning. the entry criteria and method of Attend an enrolment interview assessment, as well as where that course might take you in the future. Become a student of the College We treat every student as an individual. Because of the size of Think about the subjects you like best our Sixth Form, we can offer you a at school, those you are good at and bespoke study programme which will think about how studying courses SEPTEMBER 2021 be created in consultation with you based on those subjects might to meet your needs and aspirations, support your future goals. When you Attend induction whilst maximising your chance of come for your interview, we will Start your Study Programme success. We know which courses want to see that you have carefully work well together and we can researched your chosen courses using predict how well you might do based our website and we will answer any on your achievement so far. questions you might have. Before you join us you will have a At interview you will be given the chance to get personal advice and information, advice and guidance to SUCCESS guidance at an Open Event and at make the right choice for you. your interview, but you will need 8 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 9 BTEC UNDERSTANDING A BTEC is a vocational qualification that is studied over two years. BTECs QUALIFICATIONS are highly regarded by and employers alike. They are mainly coursework-based but many do In the UK there is a National also include an exam. Please check Qualifications Framework with A LEVEL the details on our website for more Levels that go from Entry Level An A Level is an academic information. through GCSE (Level 1 & Level 2) qualification studied over two years. A BTEC Extended Certificate is all the way up to Level 8, which is A Levels are highly regarded by equivalent to one A Level. It offers an a Doctorate (PhD). universities and employers alike. alternative to A Levels for students Most 16-year-olds are studying They are wholly or mainly exam based. who prefer coursework to exams. It will usually be studied alongside two GCSEs or BTEC qualifications at Please refer to individual course A Levels but in some circumstances is Level 2. entries on our website for further combined with other qualifications. Achieving GCSEs at grades 1-3 gives details about the exact assessment you Level 1 qualifications; achieving method for each course. A BTEC Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels. It is usually studied alongside GCSEs at grades 4-9 gives you Level 2 To study an A Level you will need an A Level but in some circumstances qualifications. to have achieved a minimum of 5 can be studied alongside a BTEC Most students will join the Sixth grade 4s or above at GCSE, but please Extended Certificate. English Language - if grade 4 has not Form having achieved Level 2 and check our website for individual entry been attained. be ready to move to Level 3. criteria as many A Levels require a A BTEC Extended Diploma is ideal for higher level of prior attainment. students who are clear about their You will need at least 4 grade 3s and At our Wingletye Lane campus, we future ambition. This qualification is your English Language and Maths do not offer any qualifications below Most students will study 3 A Levels the equivalent to 3 A Levels and forms grades must be 3 or above for you to Level 2 or above Level 3, but we do although for students achieving the student’s entire study programme. start on a Progression Year programme. offer these at our Ardleigh Green and mainly grades 9-7 at GCSE there is an Rainham campuses. option to study 4 A Levels. This will To study a BTEC you will need to have Students with grades below this be discussed at the interview stage. achieved a minimum of 5 grade 4s or minimum entry for the Sixth Form above at GCSE, but please check our will be welcomed at our Ardleigh website for individual entry criteria. Green or Rainham campus. Guidance will be provided at your interview.

PROGRESSION YEAR NOTE: If you have achieved mainly grade The Progression Year is ONLY open to 3s at GCSE, you will first need to students who live in Havering and/or complete a Progression One-Year currently attend a Havering school. programme before moving on to study A Levels or Level 3 BTECs. The Progression Year programme will be a combination of a Level 2 BTEC First Certificate and GCSE Maths and

10 www.havering.ac.uk 11 CHOOSING YOUR HAVE YOU PROGRAMME CONSIDERED?

Progression Year Study Programme for students attaining mainly grade 3 at GCSE With 35 A Levels and more than 60 courses in total to choose from, Only available to students who live in Havering and/or currently attend a Havering school we have one of the largest ranges of courses in the country. Option Core Studies Additional activities You will be making your choices based on a number of factors: may include • Your career path, if known 1 Level 2 BTEC First Certificate + GCSE Maths and/or • Timetabled Support GCSE English if grade 4 not attained. • Enrichment • Your interests and what subjects you enjoy • Sport • Advice from parents, careers advisors, teachers and your interviewer at • Work Experience the Sixth Form • Duke of Edinburgh Lower Sixth (Year 12) Study Programme for students attaining at least x5 grade 4s or Take a look at our full course list in the centre pages and you will see above at GCSE. Students will usually have achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths familiar and unfamiliar subjects. Some of the subjects you might consider and English Language studying with us are: Option Core Studies Additional activities may include 1 3 A Levels • GCSE Maths HISTORY 2 2 A Levels + 1 Level 3 BTEC (Extended Certificate) • Timetabled Support PERFORMING ARTS • Enrichment 3 3 A Levels + Core Maths • Sport GEOGRAPHY 4 Level 3 BTEC (Diploma) + 1 A Level or Level 3 • Work Experience • Duke of Edinburgh SPANISH

BTEC (Extended Certificate). Limited combina- MEDIA tions permitted ACCOUNTING PSYCHOLOGY 5 Level 3 BTEC (Extended Diploma) GOVERNMENT & POLITICS LAW SPORT Note: Business and Health & Social Care students will participate in an Industry Placement (min 45 days) as part of their study programme HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Lower Sixth (Year 12) Aiming High Study Programme - for students with mainly GCSE grades 7-9 FRENCH

Option Core Studies Additional activities PHYSICS GEOLOGY MUSIC may include PRODUCT DESIGN 1 3 A Levels Aiming High Enrichment or ECONOMICS PUBLIC SERVICES 2 3 A Levels + Core Maths or an AS Level Medics Enrichment. See Aiming High – page 14 for BIOLOGY 3 4 A Levels more information CHEMISTRY TRAVEL & TOURISM PHILOSOPHY ART & DESIGN 12 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 13 If you join us with grades 7-9 in most of your GCSE subjects - you will become WE MAKE LEARNING AIMING HIGH part of our Aiming High group. INTERESTING PROGRAMME You will benefit from a bespoke “Teachers use varied study programme that will include and stimulating activities at least 3 A Levels and a range of during lessons, which other enrichments. You will receive specialist careers advice to meet your challenge and enthuse specific needs and you will have a students. As a result, most chance of possibly studying additional students are motivated qualifications. You will also meet with to learn, take pride in a member of the Aiming High team their work and enjoy their at your interview to fully discuss what this programme will mean for you. lessons, enabling them to make good progress.” At the Sixth Form students embark OFSTED 2018 together on this important new phase in their educational journey which ensures equality of opportunity. You will also benefit from the diversity that are necessary to complete that a college of our size brings. extended pieces of writing and to This will broaden your horizons and prepare for university interviews expose you to a breadth of opinion and culture which in turn will help • opportunity to give presentations, you to develop the thinking that will including to younger, more able improve your chances of progression students from local to the very best universities. • opportunity to talk about your subject in depth and with “A very high proportion Our Aiming High programme understanding of students go onto has two key elements: Medics , higher STRETCH & CHALLENGE education or employment. A significant proportion of our If you wish to pursue a medical • 3 – 4 A Levels career, including Medicine, Doctor, Most students, on students continue their education at university after they have left Surgeon, Veterinary Science, Dentistry completing a two-year • an enrichment programme (one us, and we encourage this for all hour in the lower sixth and two or Pharmacy, you will be part of the programme, enter higher students who would benefit from hours in the upper sixth) that Aiming High programme and you will education, many into degree study. will culminate in achieving the also attend a special weekly two- Extended Project Qualification hour Medics enrichment. prestigious universities.” Competition for the very best (EPQ). The EPQ is a demanding universities is fierce and therefore OFSTED 2018 qualification that places a premium the purpose of our Aiming High on independent study and aids the programme is to equip high- development of the skills, research, achieving students with the skills analysis, evaluation and debate necessary to thrive. 14 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 15 SUBJECT QUALIFICATION LEVEL EQUIVALENT TO COURSE LIST History (World) – Pathway 1 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level History (European) – Pathway 2 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level ICT 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels Information Technology 2 Year BTEC Ext. Certificate 3 1 A Level SUBJECT QUALIFICATION LEVEL EQUIVALENT TO Law 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Accounting 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Law 2 Year BTEC Ext. Certificate 3 1 A Level Art & Design – Fine Art 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Mathematics Core 2 Year AS Level 3 1 AS Level Art & Design – Graphics 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Mathematics 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Art & Design – Graphics 1 Year GCSE 2 1 GCSE Mathematics (Double) 2 Year A Level 3 2 A Levels Art & Design – Interior & 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Maths & Further Maths Architectural Design Mathematics 1 Year GCSE 2 1 GCSE Art & Design – Photography 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Media Studies 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Art & Design – Product Design 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Media – Creative Media Production 2 Year BTEC Diploma 3 2 A Levels Art/Photography 1 Year GCSE 2 1 GCSE (Digital Publishing) Biology 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Media – Creative Media Production 2 Year BTEC Diploma 3 2 A Levels Business 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level (Gaming) Business 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels Media – Creative Media Production 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels Business 2 Year BTEC Ext. Certificate 3 1 A Level (TV & Film) Chemistry 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Music 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Computer Science 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Music Performance 2 Year BTEC Sub. Diploma 3 1 A Level Dance 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Music Technology 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Drama & Theatre 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) 2 Year BTEC Sub. Diploma 3 1 A Level Economics 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Philosophy 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level English Language 1 Year GCSE 2 1 GCSE Physics 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level English Language & Literature 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Psychology 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level English Literature 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Public Services 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels Film Studies 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Public Services 1 Year BTEC First Certificate 2 2 GCSEs Foundation Learning Entry Levels 1 & 2 Entry Entry Levels Religious Studies (Ethical Philosophy) 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level 1 & 2 Science 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels French 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Sociology 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Geography 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Spanish 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Geology 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Sport 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels Government & Politics 2 Year A Level 3 1 A Level Sport 2 Year BTEC Ext. Certificate 3 1 A Level Health & Social Care 1 Year BTEC First Certificate 2 2 GCSEs Sport 1 Year BTEC First Certificate 2 2 GCSEs Health & Social Care 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels Travel & Tourism 2 Year BTEC Ext. Diploma 3 3 A Levels Health & Social Care 2 Year BTEC Ext. Certificate 3 1 A Level Travel & Tourism 1 Year BTEC First Certificate 2 2 GCSEs

16 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 17 HOW TO APPLY YOUR DAY

Currently the college day APPLYING TO THE SIXTH FORM runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm IS STRAIGHTFORWARD & FAST Monday – Thursday with an earlier finish (3.20pm) on Tuesdays and Fridays. (this could be subject to change). Simply visit our website: Students can stay on site after www.havering.ac.uk the end of college to study Click Apply Now, and follow in designated study areas, the instructions. including the Library. Applications for September 2021 A personal timetable will be created entry may be made from November for you. 2020 and should be completed by our deadline of 31st January 2021. You may have later starts, staggered lunch times or earlier finishes. It is Full and up-to-date course your responsibility to ensure that information is available online you attend all your lessons, coaching for you to research courses sessions and enrichment periods on before applying. However, your personal timetable. we do urge you to first come to an Open Day where not Unlike at school, you will not spend only can you gain first-hand all your time in lessons. Any ‘free’ information, but you can also periods on your timetable are apply on the day. designated as ‘study periods’ for you to use for independent study, making If you have any concerns about use of the facilities in college or the application process, or if you working at home. You are expected are having difficulty accessing the to do a minimum of 15 hours’ online system, please contact the independent study per week. Admissions team on: You will be allocated a personal 01708 514 400 or coach who you will meet regularly for [email protected] support sessions.

18 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 19 Having a safe environment is important so that students can devote ENRICHMENT COLLEGE LIFE their efforts to being successful on Enrichment activities are designed their courses. There are full-time to enhance your time at the Sixth safety officers here whose sole task Form. There are activities for you to is to keep the site safe and to look enjoy and opportunities to develop out for any possible threats to our new ideas and interests. students and staff. We offer you clubs and societies, Training takes place regularly to events, taster sessions at ensure key staff are fully aware of the universities and places of work, latest developments in safeguarding talks by visiting speakers, team and that they can deal with any sports, recreational sports and a situations which may arise. range of other activities that will help to develop skills for the future. LANYARDS & ID CARDS When you join us, you will be Every week a bulletin is shared to provided with a photo ID card on a all students and staff informing lanyard that you must always wear them of all the activities taking COLLEGE UNION & COMPETITIVE & place in college. Check out our COLLEGE COUNCIL RECREATIONAL SPORT whilst on college premises - this is to help provide a safe and secure website for more information. You will automatically be part of Currently we run football, netball and environment for all. A safeguarding the College Union when you join basketball teams that take part in message giving contact details is CLUBS, SOCIETIES us. You could also be part of the competitions with other institutions. printed on the reverse of the card democratically elected College Council However, our main emphasis is on & ACTIVITIES so that if you have concerns you will that helps the leadership team in the recreational sport for all, such as Enrichment is accessible to all know what to do. creation and development of strategy. trampolining, badminton, cricket, students. Some activities are tennis, cross-country and table tennis Because we take safety so seriously, timetabled and others occur CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING as well as football and basketball. if you forget your ID card you will not throughout the year. Your coach will Funds are raised for several charities be allowed on site. assist you in finding out more about these. We have a huge range of through a wide range of events NO SMOKING opportunities available to you. organised by our students. We are a non-smoking college for the health and safety of everyone. One of the brilliant things about BRITISH VALUES Students are enrolled into the Sixth WE’LL BROADEN our enrichment programme is that We recognise the multi-cultural, Form on the understanding that they YOUR HORIZONS you can try something completely multi-faith and multi-ethnic nature will not smoke on the site, and this “Managers have put in place different, or you can join a society includes no vaping. linked to your academic studies – of both the UK and our college a comprehensive enrichment and seek to promote harmony and it’s entirely your decision. programme. Many curriculum to fully prepare our students for SAFEGUARDING areas provide additional You can also get involved in the life in modern Britain through an We remain one of the safest colleges Student Council, the Duke of understanding of democracy, the rule in London and the South East. This activities to broaden students’ Edinburgh’s Award and playing of law, individual liberty and mutual has been recognised by Ofsted in knowledge and understanding of the subjects they study.” in our competitive sports teams respect and tolerance of those with their last three visits where they against other colleges. different faiths or beliefs. rated Safeguarding as a key strength OFSTED 2018 of the college.

20 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 21 FACILITIES & SERVICES

LIBRARY There are a wide range of books, periodicals, newspapers and on- We believe that reading is line journals available for loan or fundamental to learning and we do reference. The Library is open from all that we can to encourage our Monday to Friday from 8am and stays students to read more. open until at least 30 minutes after Our Library has been completely the end of lessons on each day. refurbished so that it now offers you an open access but supervised area STUDY SPACES for quiet individual study as well as In addition to the Library there are a comfortable reading area and a many other study spaces across An outdoor table tennis table and LOCKERS bookable group study space for you the campus for you to undertake equipment is available for you to Lockers are available for the storage to work with your friends. In addition independent study close to the use during break times as well as an of inexpensive personal property. to the quiet study spaces, there are location of your lessons. outdoor gym, and you are also able to over 40 PCs and iMacs so however use the MUGA for sports activities at FINANCE you choose to study, there is a space THE ROOM FOR REFLECTION lunchtimes and after lessons. for you. The college has a multi-faith Room Currently the additional finance for Reflection that is available for THE RESTAURANT, CAFÉ & support for eligible students is The Library team will support you in through the Government’s Bursary students and staff who wish to pray, COFFEE BAR your research and help you to access meditate or take a quiet break during scheme. Details can be found on our Food and drink are readily available learning resources. Throughout the the day. website and, once enrolled, Bursary year there are competitions with – our Restaurant, Café and Coffee Bar application forms can be submitted in all serve a wide range of hot and cold prizes to be won for simply getting SPORTS HALL, GYM, September. food, salads, pastas and sandwiches involved with reading more, and OUTDOOR GYM & MULTI- with an emphasis on healthy eating. On enrolment you may be required to others for short-story writing. USE-GAMES-AREA pay charges relating to specific courses, The sports hall and the Multi-Use- THE QUAD such as for text books, revision guides, Games-Area (MUGA) are in use The Quad is a large covered space or course materials. Please ask at your “Students benefit throughout the week for various Sport used for private and group study, interview for details. from well-resourced lessons, as well as training sessions socialising and as a meeting point. It learning environments in for many of the college sports teams. incorporates a coffee and snack bar The gym and fitness suite is equipped and has IT access. classrooms, practical areas with free weights, machine weights and open study areas.” and cardio-vascular equipment. We IT HELPDESK currently employ fitness instructors OFSTED 2018 The IT Helpdesk will assist with any who can offer tailor-made training technical computer enquiries or plans along with advice on nutrition, problems. There is Wi-Fi access across lifestyle and health. all areas of the Sixth Form. 22 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 23 The CUBE can help students with: SUPPORTING YOUR • UCAS applications • Exploring all career options STUDIES & THE CUBE • Finding a job or apprenticeship • Writing a CV and covering letter QUALITY SUPPORT Moodle can be accessed both from • Applying for jobs and within college and from outside, Providing support tailored to your apprenticeship schemes allowing you full access and individual needs is one of our top connectivity to learning materials and • Preparing for an interview priorities because we know that discussion groups from home. quality support can make a huge THE CUBE • Providing opportunities for internships, work placements, difference to your performance. The CUBE helps our students progress COLLEGE COUNSELLORS insight days and summer schools to good universities, apprenticeships, or COACHING The college provides trained with top city firms counsellors on site for students. This the world of work. It is a new purpose- Every student in college is part of is a free, confidential service aimed at built area for our award-winning • Careers and Higher Education a small coaching group that meets helping you with difficulties you may Careers team who provide advice for events where students can weekly for mutual support, advice be facing in your personal life. You students taking their next steps after meet university and employer and guidance. The coach establishes can make an appointment through college. We are the top college in East representatives in college a close working relationship with your coach. On occasions during the London – and in the top 10% nationally their small group of students through • Presentations by speakers from academic year, you may have to wait - for student progression to positive weekly meetings and one-to-one global companies like PWC, KPMG for an appointment depending on destinations with over 90% of our appointments. Progress is reviewed, and Ernst & Young (EY) demand. students going on to either university, success is celebrated and targets employment or training. • Work experience and volunteering for improvement are agreed. Your THE ZONE coach will also help you to access any The CUBE stands for: The Zone is our facility for students support that you need. with a disability, serious illness or • Careers: One-to-one careers appointments to discuss your ACADEMIC SUPPORT injury. Students returning to college following surgery or serious illness career options WE’LL GIVE YOU Subject teachers will help you to also find it useful as a place to rest GREAT ADVICE access the support you need in • University: Advice on UCAS, and study during their free periods, a variety of ways including our choosing courses, personal “Well qualified and alongside students who are stressed, online Virtual Learning Environment statements and student finance anxious or who just need time to experienced staff (Moodle). Moodle provides resources relax. It offers showering and toilet • Business links: Help finding provide very good and activities to support all students’ facilities and is managed by a fully work experience, internships and learning, coupled with an opportunity impartial careers qualified team of experts who have opportunities to enhance your CV to discuss your subjects through advice & guidance considerable experience in dealing moderated discussion rooms. • Employment: Advice on to students.” with students with physical, medical apprenticeships, CVs, job or emotional needs. applications and interview skills OFSTED 2018 The CUBE is well stocked with careers and higher education resources, together with copies of prospectuses from all UK universities. 24 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 25 PROUD TO BE PART OF NEW CITY COLLEGE

THE HAVERING COLLEGES ARE: • Havering College Sixth Form • Havering College Ardleigh Green • Havering College Rainham Together we are all part of New City College (NCC).

Since 1991 the Havering Colleges have worked together to provide a comprehensive, high quality, education and training offer for young people, adults and employers. On 1st August 2019 the merger between Havering Sixth Form College, Havering College of Further and Higher Education and NCC took place.

The Havering Colleges offer young As the college has increased in size By being part of a strong regional people who are educated and/or live and scale, it has retained strong local group means that we are supported in the borough a guaranteed place at identities and its campuses in each with investment in our buildings one of our campuses, providing that borough continue to provide a strong and that we can share best practice entry requirements are met. choice of courses for the communities across a wide body of professionals NCC is the largest college in east they serve. so that we are even better placed London, formed by a merger in 2016 to provide the high-quality teaching Together we are the second largest of Hackney with that supports our students to be provider of post-16 education in Tower Hamlets College and then in successful. the country with a breadth of spring 2017, with Redbridge College. curriculum offer that has something For more information about NCC In August 2018 there was a further to suit everyone. We are now please visit: www.ncclondon.ac.uk merger with Epping Forest College. well-placed to continue to provide academic, professional and technical qualifications that meet the needs and aspirations of our local communities.

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28 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 29 STUDENT SUCCESS 2020 TAYLA BURT Tayla gained two A*s in Criminology and Sociology and an A grade in Business, Despite the undoubted controversy surrounding despite having to cope with the death A Level results in 2020, many Havering Sixth of a close friend soon after starting the Form students had much to celebrate when Sixth Form. She went to the University finding out their grades. of Greenwich to study with QTS, and hopes to become a teacher. Tayla said: "I received fantastic support, the staff often went above and beyond to help me." Principal Paul Wakeling said:

“I want to pay tribute to our students and staff for their results, hard work, tenacity and commitment to learning.

“The fantastic effort that went into the teaching and learning MASOOMA ALI from staff and students has resulted in so many of our young people being able to go on to their next step, be that university Masooma secured a place to study Medicine or the world of work. at Plymouth University and eventually hopes to become a cardiothoracic surgeon after “The majority of our students are progressing to fantastic completing her degree. She achieved an A* in destinations, including top universities, and we are very proud Graphic Design, and two As in Chemistry and of them.” Biology. Masooma was part of the upper sixth Medics Enrichment group while at the Sixth Form and during her second year, completed a four-day work placement at Barts Hospital with Some of our successful Sixth Form heart surgeon Mr Kulvinder Lall. students include:

BEN CLARKSON

Ben is at the University of MAX ROACH Nottingham studying for a Max achieved a Double Distinction* in the TV Degree Apprenticeship with PWC & Film BTEC Diploma and a B in A Level Film in Accountancy. He achieved Studies. The former Abbs Cross student a fantastic three A* grades in is now studying Film and Television Production Maths, Accounting & Business. at the University of York, with a year in industry, The former Hornchurch High and hopes in the future to write and direct his School pupil, who is dyslexic, own films. He said: “I’d like to break onto the eventually wants to become a UK indie scene or even write and direct a big financial advisor for a sports team. Hollywood production. I want to tell my stories to the world."

30 www.havering.ac.uk www.havering.ac.uk 31 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

OPEN DAYS Saturday 21 November 2020 Saturday 16 January 2021

OPEN EVENINGS These will be held on various dates during the year - please check our website for information.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Friday 31 January 2021

INTERVIEWS Interviews will be conducted during Spring Term 2021. These interviews will provide students with comprehensive information, advice and guidance.

TASTER DAYS Students will be invited to attend a Taster Day during the Summer 2021. Please see our website for further details.

EXAM RESULTS GCSE results available Thursday 19 August 2021

ENROLMENT Enrolment for new students commences late August 2021 with teaching and learning starting at the beginning of September 2021.

HAVERING COLLEGES SIXTH FORM Wingletye Lane Hornchurch RM11 3TB 01708 514 400 | www.havering.ac.uk [email protected]