A GUIDE TO 16-18 COURSES IN NEWHAM FOR STUDENTS IN YEAR 11 AND BELOW 2020 EDITION

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04 08 19 Economic Information Learning centres growth for young – Brampton Manor 20 and job people with opportunities special – Building Crafts College 22 in Newham educational – 24 needs and – East Science School 26 disabilities 18 Sixth Form Financial – John F Kennedy School 28 Support – London Academy of Excellence 30 and Help – London Design & Engineering 32 University Technical College – London Skills for Growth 34 – Newham College of Further 36 05 10 19 Education All routes What level is Map of – Newham Collegiate Sixth Form 38 ahead right for me? learning Centre How to get centres – Newham 40 to the career (NewVIc) you want – Six 21 42 – St. Angela’s Sixth Form Centre 44 12 48 – St. Bonaventure’s 6th 46 Apprenticeships Other Form Centre pathways

49 52 53 Going to Where do Where to get university I start? advice and Information

3 ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWHAM

Newham is home to some of the delivered over the next five years Together they are bringing new largest and most spectacular and beyond. types of jobs and opportunities to developments in Europe. the area in quantity and quality Investment in the borough Today, the area continues as an not seen here before. In total, includes Queen Elizabeth Park important economic centre for there is a possibility of 40,000 and Stratford, Canning Town and London, with industry giants such jobs that could be available by Custom House and the Royal as Tate & Lyle, ExCeL, London City 2025, including spin-offs in the Docks (including London’s only Airport, and the University of East local economy, with a cumulative Enterprise Zone). Newham is London. The Royal Docks is also economic value of more than London’s major regeneration driving innovation across other key £5 billion. There is a focus on prospect for the next 25 years. sectors including advanced urban developing talent and helping Stratford’s transformation is services, business and leisure people get jobs in the construction unique in London by virtue of the tourism, automotive, digital and and the built environment; digital scale of ongoing development. tech industries, and cultural and technology; and the cultural, creative production. creative and fashion sectors. The Royal Docks which is one of the UK’s most important Also, East Bank which is a new Over the next two decades, regeneration stories is re- powerhouse for innovation, Newham will continue to act emerging as a commercial creativity and learning will bring as a focal point for growth and and cultural hub of global world-class institutions to East investment within London. The significance. Working in London, including the BBC, immense scale of regeneration partnership with a wide Sadler’s Wells, UAL’s London and development is not only range of stakeholders from College of Fashion, UCL and about establishing Newham as local community groups to the V&A in partnership with a key player on the global stage, developers and local businesses, the Smithsonian Institution, it is about securing long term an ambitious £314 million along with an explosion of small growth and prosperity for future investment programme will be businesses and start-ups. generations.

4 ALL ROUTES AHEAD: HOW TO GET TO THE CAREER YOU WANT Here is some advice to help you plan your next move after Year 11. Remember: whatever your first choice, make sure you have a back-up plan.

If you are in Year 11, you will need to more traditional pathways like GCSEs and A levels, continue in education or training until at applied or technical qualifications and training. Your least your 18th birthday. teachers or the careers adviser at your school or Studying a course until you are 18 will give you the college can help you decide what suits you best. Talk best chance of developing the skills and gaining the to your school careers coordinator to book a careers knowledge that employers and universities want. interview.

There are different options for you to choose from Full-time education at age 16. You can study A levels in sixth forms or at Think about where you want to study. Do you want college; study an applied technical programme e.g. to study at a large sixth form college or FE college, BTEC, take up an apprenticeship or traineeship, or a smaller school sixth form, or at a small training study part-time and combine your study with work or provider? You can find information about Newham volunteering for more than 20 hours per week. learning centres in this brochure.

Can I work full-time? There are many different courses at a variety of levels. You will still be able to work full-time (more than 20 Your options will depend on your interests, strengths hours a week) if you want to, or volunteer or even set and Year 11 results. If you enjoy studying, do well at up your own business. But you will also need to make exams and are predicted to achieve mainly GCSEs time to undertake part-time training or study in order at Grade 5 or above (formerly A*-B) then AS/A levels to meet the duty to participate – this will allow you to could be right for you. get accredited qualifications. If you are interested in learning about a general What do I need to do? career area but are not yet ready to learn about a Start thinking about the type of learning or training specific job, then an applied course could be for you. you need to get you where you want to be in the future. Applied qualifications are Level 3 courses for 16 to There are a range of choices available to you at age 16, 19-year-olds that teach transferable skills. They are such as A levels; applied qualifications such as BTEC, for students that want to continue their education or apprenticeships. You will have more choice about through learning applied to a general job area e.g. which route you would like to follow. This includes business administration, health & social care,

5 performing arts, arts, crafts, media & publishing. If you are interested in training for a specific job role, there are technical qualifications available at all levels such as ILEX (legal work), AAT (accounts) and IMI (motor industry). Apprenticeships also include opportunities to study for technical qualifications. Applied courses are also available at level 2 for students who are not yet ready to progress to level 3 courses.

Apprenticeships If you are ready to start your career immediately, an apprenticeship will provide you with a job that offers training as well. You can apply through training providers and directly to employers.

You will need to be interviewed by an employer and possibly pass an assessment test. You will receive payment of a minimum of £3.90 per hour as well as having the opportunity to gain qualifications. If you need more qualifications or experience before starting an apprenticeship, then you might wish to consider a traineeship.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) I need help deciding what I should do. Where do I even start? The first thing you need to do is not worry! Careers advisers in your school have a broad knowledge of all the options. Based on your talents and individual needs, they will be able to help you make the best decision for you. Most of the learning centres in this brochure have course advisers who will be happy to talk to you. Please contact the centre directly to find out more.

For more information on specific careers and the qualifications and skills needed for them, visit the National Careers Service website.

I know exactly what I want to do. How do I apply? You need to check the application information and any deadlines on your chosen learning centre’s website/s. Make sure that you complete the application fully and obtain references from your school. Your school will then advise you about submitting applications.

6 What happens next? Where do Newham’s young people go? If you meet the requirements for your chosen course Catherine Completed A levels and it is not oversubscribed, you will be offered a place. in Biology (A), Chemistry (B) and You may be asked to come in to discuss your application History (A) after joining NewVIc further. You will be able to ask questions and get advice from St Angela’s Ursuline School to help you make the best choice for your future. If in Newham. My qualifications you are successful in your application, you will need will definitely open a lot more to enrol formally in August or September 2021. All doors for me and give me greater offers of places are made subject to availability and opportunities with my degree are sometimes subject to you achieving your predicted choice, which I researched more thoroughly during grades. If you do not achieve your predicted grades, get lock-down. Offered a place at in touch with the college or learning centre as soon as to study Veterinary Nursing. possible to see if they will still accept you on the course or have another option available. Bhoomi achieved a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Late enrolments – it may not be too late! (D*D*D*) after joing NewVIc from The earlier you apply, the more options you will have. Stratford Academy. My teachers However, if you’ve missed the enrolment date, there really pushed me to do extra may still be a chance to get a place on a course. work for me to go to the highest Enrolments generally continue for two weeks after the grade in all my units. I’ll miss start of the course, and this can be extended in some all the opportunities at NewVic. I took part in the cases. The best thing to do is contact the learning centre leadership Academy with the Sports Academy to find out more. and achieved 2 coaching badges and met different people to gain new skills. Offered a place at University of Hertfordshire to study Sports Therapy.

Raky Ann Studied at Sarah Bonnell and Is currently doing a L3 Applied Science National Diploma. She is hoping to go to University to undertake a degree in science and pursue a career in Scientific research.

7 INFORMATION for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and for those helping them

8 Leaving school to start the next stage of your life is very exciting, but it can also be an anxious time when careful decisions and choices have to be made that help you to fulfil your dreams and aspirations.

You will be thinking about the advice. It is important to listen small steps or larger ones, future and what you would really carefully; you are making an what matters is that you like to do. You will need to look important decision and it has to are working towards what you into which courses or training be the right one for you now and would like to do in the future, are available and if you have a for your future plans. remembering that along physical disability, a learning the way we sometimes do disability or perhaps both, you 3 When you speak to Student change our mind about what will also want to know about Support Services or the course that is! student support services that tutor, explain the support will enable you to get on with that you have had in the past • You are used to being at school your learning. and how this has helped you for five days every week and you with your studies. Let them may now find that some courses What do I do next? know if you have an Education, or training are for only one, 1 Once you have found a course Health and Care plan (EHC plan). two or three days. Try not to let that is of interest, you can that worry you or those close find out more by contacting Some good advice to you. Your spare days are an the college, sixth form or other • Advice and guidance is very opportunity to do something learning provider to arrange a important. There are people else that interests you which visit. You will find contact details available to help you in school. could be another course at in this directory. Explain that you It is really important to work the same place. Speak to the need to know about student with them. people who are helping you for support services and ask if advice and guidance. you can meet the course tutor • Listen to the course tutors and someone from Student that you will meet. If for some • Lastly, enjoy yourself and Support Services. reason it is felt that the course your learning. is not the right one for you, do 2 When you visit remember that not be too disappointed. This To find out about a wide range of this is your opportunity to find happens to everyone at some services available for young people out about the course and for time and it is very important with Special Educational Needs the course tutor to find out that you start the right course. and/or Disabilities, please visit about you. The course tutor will • Whatever you choose to study, www.families.newham.gov.uk know the course well and be remember that it does not able to offer you their best matter if your learning takes

9 WHAT LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR ME?

10 If you don’t achieve a minimum of a Grade 4 at GCSE or a Level 2 pass in Functional Skills in maths and English by age 16, you will need to continue studying maths and/or What level is right for me? English as part of your post-16 study programme.

What education or What’s my current What can I do after I training courses level/predicted complete the course? can I study? grades?

A Levels 5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Progress to university, or above (previously A*-C) Extended Diploma or other a Higher (degree level) including English Level 3 applied or Apprenticeship or and maths technical course employment Advanced Apprenticeship

BTEC Level 2 or 3 GCSEs at mainly Certificate, Subsidiary Progress to a Grade 4 or below Diploma or other applied substantive Level 3 course, (previously C or below) or technical Level 2 course an Advanced Apprenticeship English and/or maths at + maths and English (often or employment Grade 4 or below one year programmes)

GCSEs at Grade 3 or below BTEC Level 2 Certificate Progress to a Level 3 (previously D or below). or other applied or technical course, a traineeship, an English and /or maths at Level 2 course + maths and Intermediate Apprenticeship Grade 4 or below, or English (often one year or employment Functional Skills Level 1 programmes)

Foundation programme Progress to a Level 2 No GCSE, BTEC or or pre-apprenticeship course, pre-apprenticeship other Level 2 passes including maths and English course, a traineeship, (one year or less) or employment

There will be specific entry requirements for individual subjects and courses, and some subjects have higher entry requirements than others

11 APPRENTICESHIPS There has never been a better time to start an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship participation now stands at a record level - there were 393,400 apprenticeship starts in the 2018 to 2019 academic year of which 97,700 (25%) were under 19.

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer alongside experienced staff. You will earn a wage and gain qualifications as well as valuable workplace experience and relevant job-specific skills. Apprentices are also given time for study related to their role (the equivalent of one day a week).

Why apply? to complete and cover more than 1,500 job roles – Earn a real wage; in a wide range of industries, from engineering to – Be trained in the skills employers want; financial advice, veterinary nursing to accountancy. The – Set yourself up for the future – apprentices enjoy Government is committed to increasing the number of marked salary increases when they complete apprenticeships in the UK over the next few years, so their training, and those completing a higher there has never been a better time to get involved. apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime.* How old do you have to be? Anyone living in aged 16 and over who is not What types of apprenticeship are there? in full-time education can apply to be an apprentice. All apprenticeships include elements of on the If you feel you are not ready for an apprenticeship yet, job and off the job training, leading to industry you may want to try a traineeship. recognised standards or qualifications. Some apprenticeships also require an assessment at the end of the programme to assess the apprentice`s Farheen, Participation & Engagement ability and competence in their job role. Facilitator, Newham Council Apprenticeships are available at different levels: This apprenticeship has • Intermediate Apprenticeships – provided me with the perfect equivalent to GCSE (Level 2) opportunity to learn, develop • Advanced Apprenticeships – and progress and giving back to the community that I live equivalent to A Level (Level 3) in. The ability to secure a qualification which • Higher Apprenticeships – further supports my understanding of the role equivalent to Foundation degree and above within this apprenticeship, has allowed me to (Levels 4, 5, 6, 7) personally progress with unlimited prospects • Degree – and a bright future. My role as a participation equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and engagement facilitator allows me to put my current skills to practise and develop How long is the Apprenticeship training? some skills such as confidence when having Apprenticeships take between one and four years regular meetings with residents.

*University education – Is this the best route into employment? 12 AAT and CEBR Feb 2013 Entry requirements Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age Sahl of 16, living in England and have no upper age limit. Assistant Accountant The National Apprenticeship Service is committed Apprentice to ensuring that high quality apprenticeships are a “Few years back I was prestigious option, accessible to all people from all working in the private sector as pharmacy backgrounds. All vacancies on Find an apprenticeship assistant and then will clearly state what the entry requirements are for became a pharmacy the job role being advertised. manager. Although I have gained valuable skills in managing a There will be different entry requirements depending business to certain extent I did not acquired on the industry, job role and apprenticeship level. management or Finance qualifications. When I came across LBN AAT apprenticeship it If your predicted grades at GCSE don’t meet the entry appealed to me because it will help me achieve requirements for the apprenticeship you are interested the AAT accounting qualification while have in, you can apply for a Traineeship. Recent changes to transferable skillsets E.g. communication the minimum English and maths requirements now across a wide range of levels in which I did mean that people with a learning difficulty or disability not obtain in my previous roles and using IT systems efficiently and effectively. can now access a Level 2 intermediate apprenticeship I have completed a paper of the ACCA as long as they can achieve an entry Level 3 alongside the apprenticeship and aiming to qualification during their apprenticeship. complete the full ACCA qualification in next coming years. Although the apprenticeship A Disability Confident Employer will generally offer an requires self-discipline and motivation it is interview to any applicant that declares they have a a rewarding choice as it is a stepping stone disability and meets the minimum criteria as defined for further advancement. I would personally by the employer. For more details, search Disability recommend as a good option.” Confident on GOV.UK.

How much do you get paid? What’s on offer? The minimum wage for apprentices is £4.15 per hour Large, multi-national organisations to medium and from April 2020, but many employers pay more than small enterprises offer apprenticeships in a variety of this. The Apprenticeship Pay Survey 2018 estimated sectors, including: the average mean hourly pay received by apprentices • Retail and commercial enterprise in Great Britain was £7.70 an hour for Level 2 and 3 • Construction, planning and the built environment apprentices which is equivalent to over £16,000 per • Engineering and manufacturing technologies year. This is dependent on the sector, region and • Leisure, travel and tourism apprenticeship level. Your employment will normally • Art, media and publishing be a minimum of 30 hours per week. • Business, administration and law • Information and communication technology Training • Health, public services and care During your time as an apprentice you will receive • Education and training. training to enable you to gain nationally recognised qualifications which will help advance you in your chosen There are more and more apprenticeships becoming career. Apprenticeships are designed with the help of available each year at different levels, and employers employers, so they offer a structured programme that including B.T, the BBC, Glaxo Smith-Kline, Lloyds takes you through the skills you need to do a job well. Banking Group, MoD Army, Newham Council, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), Royal Air Force,

13 Royal Navy, Starbucks, Travis Perkins, and TfL offer apprenticeship routes into their organisations.

A number of large organisations have replaced their graduate entry routes with higher or degree entry apprenticeship routes for applicants with Level 3 (A Level equivalent qualifications).

Apprenticeships within Newham Council An apprenticeship at Newham Council offers Newham residents the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications while working. Apprentices earn while they learn during the two year programme and receive support to help them build their confidence and launch a successful career. They receive off the job training once a week to work towards either a level 2 or 3 qualification related to their job role. They also receive practical experience and work alongside experienced professionals who will help shape their professional development. Candidates don’t need any formal qualifications to apply for many of our apprenticeships. An English and Maths assessment is part of the recruitment process. Email [email protected] to register your interest for future upcoming vacancies.

Where to look for an apprenticeship? If you are in Year 11 and interested in an apprenticeship, there are several ways you can find out more.

More information, including videos of current apprentices, is available at apprenticeships.gov.uk. You can search and apply for vacancies on Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK. Once registered on Find an apprenticeship, email and text alerts can be set up about new apprenticeship vacancies which may be of interest. live broadcast feature. In these interviews, you can take a look behind the scenes of a range of different If you would like to view more information on a selection employers and meet some of their apprentices of well-known employers you can visit the vacancy amazingapprenticeships.com/live-broadcasts snapshot at amazingapprenticeships.com. It displays a range of employer fact files outlining the types of Contact the National Apprenticeship Helpdesk apprenticeship vacancies available at these companies for further support on 0800 015 0400 or by email: across the year. If you have a specific interest in a [email protected]. certain employer, it is also worth going direct to their recruitment site. The Apprenticeship YouTube channel has useful hints and tips on applying plus other videos You could also meet employers and their on apprenticeships, visit YouTube and search apprentices through the amazing apprenticeships apprenticeships/NAS.

14 For information and guidance visit www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Ismaeel, Trainee apprenticeshipsearch where you can download: Accountant, London • How to write a winning apprenticeship application Borough of Newham • Progress your career with higher apprenticeships “I saw the apprenticeship • Apprenticeship support guide programme as a great alternative to university. If you want to find out more about apprenticeship It provided me with opportunities and training in Newham, you can an option to train while learning and contact local apprenticeship training providers. was an opportunity to professionally practice accountancy principles Newham College in a working environment which helped me to www.newham.ac.uk/apprenticeships develop into an effective trainee accountant.” London Skills for Growth www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk/apprenticeships Building Crafts College www.thebcc.ac.uk/apprenticeships apply for, but your predicted grades at the end of Year for apprenticeship vacancies in construction and 11 don’t meet the entry criteria, we recommend that the built environment you apply for a traineeship first. A Traineeship is a stepping stone to help you to boost your qualifications Newham Council offer apprenticeships each and work experience in order to successfully apply for year to local residents aged 16-30. The Council an apprenticeship. pays the London Living Wage of £10.55 per hour, and there are a range of apprenticeship Further Support vacancies available. Check the Newham Council Additional financial support is available for website regularly to see when applications for care leavers starting apprenticeships. A £1,000 apprenticeship vacancies in 2020 will open bursary is available to support care leavers who www.newham.gov.uk/apprenticeships are aged 16-24, this will be paid directly to them in the first year of the apprenticeships. If you How to apply? need help with your apprenticeship application or At any one time on Find an apprenticeship, in a professional advice on making the right choices, visit variety of careers and industries across England, nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk for a web- there are between 12,000 - 20,000 apprenticeships chat with an adviser or call 0800 100 900 (free from vacancies online available at gov.uk/apply- landlines and mobiles). apprenticeship. You can search by keyword (job role, occupation type or apprenticeship level) and Other benefits by location. In addition, some employers advertise Did you know that apprentices are entitled to an NUS vacancies on their website. card? This is issued through the National Union of Students and gives you discounts at a number of Once the right job comes up, simply register on the retailers and services. You may also be entitled to website and follow the step by step instructions to apply for an Apprenticeship Oyster Travelcard, which apply for the role. allows you to claim up to 30% off adult travelcards You can talk to your school careers adviser about and bus and tram season tickets. apprenticeships and they will support you in making apprenticeship applications.

If you find an apprenticeship vacancy that you want to

15 − Motivated to work. Traineeships − Have little work experience. − Aged between 16-24 and qualified below Level 3. A traineeship is real work experience with training that focuses on giving young people the skills and What are the benefits of a traineeship? experience employers are looking for. Traineeships have been developed in response to If your predicted grades don’t meet the entry criteria research showing that young people frequently lack for the apprenticeships that you are interested in, the knowledge and experience employers expect in or if you have been unsuccessful when applying for the workplace. an apprenticeship then you are likely to be a good candidate for a traineeship. Traineeships will help to tackle this problem, while benefiting you in the following ways: What is a traineeship? − The opportunity to build your CV and get Traineeships are an opportunity to gain real work valuable work experience with local and national experience, job skills and improve your English and employers, where you are able to learn about the maths, if needed. business and the industry it operates in.

The programme can last up to a maximum of six − Work preparation training will put you in a better months with the content tailored to your individual position to compete for an apprenticeship or other career needs. employment.

At its core are a high-quality work experience − Maths and English support, if needed, to help you placement, work preparation training, and English with the literacy and numeracy skills needed to and maths if needed boost your career prospects, as well as improving your long-term chances and earning potential over Is a traineeship right for me? your lifetime. Traineeships are ideal if you are motivated to get an apprenticeship or job but lack the entry grades, skills − Employers are at the centre of the work experience, and experience that employers are looking for. which ensures you are ‘work ready’, and have the confidence to take the first step to securing If your predicted grades don’t meet the entry criteria employment and kick starting your career. for the apprenticeships that you are interested in, or if you have been unsuccessful when applying for an − At the end of your work experience you’ll get an apprenticeship or other job due to a lack of skills and interview with the company if a role is available or experience then you are likely to be a good candidate an exit interview, together with meaningful written for a traineeship. feedback, to help you secure an apprenticeship or other employment. You could be suitable if you will be aged 16 at the time that you apply, are motivated to work, have little work experience, and are qualified below Level 3 (A Level).

16 “Traineeships are a great opportunity for both parties. Not only can the employer get to know the trainee but the trainee can get real exposure to the type of career that is available and make an informed decision that is best for them.” Chris Starling, Head of Apprenticeships, Virgin Media

“My traineeship has given me the chance to improve my technical skills and show my determination to succeed. The support I have received has been brilliant, with regular reviews and updates on my progress.” Jake completed a traineeship with Virgin Media and has now progressed to an intermediate apprenticeship.

Will I be paid? How do I find a traineeship? Employers are not required to pay you for taking part in Now that you’ve determined a traineeship could be the a traineeship but may support you with expenses such right route for you, there are two options available: as transport and meals. The work placement is a real 1. Traineeship opportunities are advertised regularly opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. on Find a Traineeship on GOV.UK.

Depending on your individual circumstances, you may 2. Contact your local colleges or training providers be able to access financial support from your training and find out more about traineeships. provider, for travel costs or if you need extra support In Newham, Newham College, Skills for Growth, due to a disability. and Newtec all offer traineeships.

Source: apprenticeship and traineeship information from gov.uk 17 Information is accurate as at July 2020 FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND HELP

If you are under 19 and have been • receiving income support have one or more children and resident in the UK for three years • disabled and receive an participate in learning and training or more, full-time 16-19 education Employment and Support (not in employment), on a publicly fees are FREE (this is subject to Allowance (ESA), and either funded course in England. If you eligibility and status) Disability Living Allowance live in London you may be awarded www.gov.uk/education/funding- (DLA) or a Personal up to £175 per child per week to for-16-to-19-year-olds-in- Independence Payment (PIP) assist with childcare costs. For schools Fees will be charged for in their name. more information, please visit commercial or higher education www.gov.uk/care-to-learn courses, and international Discretionary bursary students have to pay fees on all Other students facing genuine Other awards and courses. financial difficulties may be allowances awarded a bursary to help with You could get a Dance and Drama While you may not have to pay the costs of travel, books or Award (DaDA) to help with fees tuition fees, you might have equipment. Bursaries may also be and living costs at one of 19 private other expenses to consider such paid in kind. dance and drama schools. Contact as exam fees and the cost of the school you want to go to and materials for your course. Bursaries are paid on tell them you want to apply for a achievement of criteria such DaDA. You must be 16 or over and 16-19 bursary fund as attendance, punctuality and show talent and a likelihood to You could get a bursary to help progress. Education and training succeed in the industry. with education-related costs if you providers decide on a student’s are aged 16 to 19 and: eligibility for bursaries; they also If you are gifted and talented in administer the bursaries and specific subjects, such as sports, • studying at school or college payments. music and art, there are charitable (not university) in England organisations who you could apply • on a training course, including If you need financial support, speak to for funding. Information on such unpaid apprenticeships. to your student support service or organisations is listed at public tutor to find out more, or visit the libraries, or you can speak to a Students most in need may be 16-19 bursary fund website careers adviser. eligible to receive a bursary of www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund £1,200 a year. This group includes For more information, please visit young people who are: Care to Learn – help with https://www.gov.uk/dance- childcare while you learn drama-awards • in care or have recently left Care to Learn is available to young local authority care people under the age of 20 who

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1  Sixth Form 9 Newham College of 2 Building Crafts College 10 Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (NCS) 3 Chobham Academy 11 Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) 4 East London Science School Sixth Form 12 Six 21 5 John F Kennedy School 13 St. Angela’s School Sixth Form Centre 6 London Academy of Excellence 14 St. Bonaventure’s School 6th Form Centre 7 London Design & Engineering University Technical College 8 London Skills for Growth

19 BRAMPTON MANOR ACADEMY SIXTH FORM

“Brampton Manor Academy no stone unturned in ensuring that Subjects Sixth Form is one of the country’s you succeed. leading A level providers. We Biology offer only academic A levels We offer excellent curriculum Chemistry and provide excellent teaching resources with top quality Computer science and guidance that enables the accommodation in all curriculum vast majority of our students to areas, all fully resourced with the Economics progress to the most prestigious learning materials and equipment English literature Russell Group universities in the needed for outstanding teaching UK. If you’ve got a dream, we’ll and learning. Fine art help make it a reality.” French Dr Dayo Olukoshi OBE, Further, we provide a bespoke Executive Principal programme of extracurricular Geography activities, ranging from yoga to German Brampton Manor Academy Sixth debating, to enrich your personal History Form offers distinctive, academic development. Many of our students provision within Newham. We attend summer schools with Maths and further maths deliver a rich programme of A leading universities, including Physical education level teaching in a wide range of Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and subjects for students who aspire to UCL. All students undertake work Physics achieve the high grades required experience in a field of their choice Politics for admission to the UK’s top in the summer term. Psychology universities. Brampton Manor Academy is a highly successful Our sixth form is academically Religious studies school, having been rated by selective and students are taught Sociology as “Outstanding” in all in average class sizes of 20. areas in 2018. Sixth form teaching takes place Spanish in our dedicated 6th form centre Our amazing 2019 AS/A level results comprising of 25 teaching rooms are an indication of the quality (including four science laboratories), of our teachers, many of whom a large study centre and a large are Oxbridge and Russell Group student common room with graduates. Our teachers will leave cafeteria. The centre has its own

20 Level 3 A Level

medicine, law and economics in 2019 - the highest of any local provider and amongst the best in the country.

We offer you academic success and the opportunity to develop the skills and qualities needed for university admissions, alongside first class UCAS guidance provided by our dedicated university access officers, who are graduates of Oxford and Cambridge universities. Alongside the high academic success you will achieve at Brampton, our most defining feature is the outdoor area with picnic tables and > Our students achieved care and support we provide our our sixth formers have priority use fantastic results at A level students. We treat all students of the adjacent tennis courts, cricket in 2019 with two thirds of all as individuals and do all we can nets and other sports facilities. grades awarded either an A* to help you achieve success in or an A. Over 100 students whatever field you wish, enabling We offer you our track record as achieved straight A grades or you to have an enjoyable and a school: above across their A levels. rewarding two years. > Our Russell Group progression > We are in the top 1% of schools in > rate, which was 75% in 2019, the country for student progress Find out more has ranked in the top 10 in the from KS4-KS5, acheiving the whole of the United Kingdom highest progress score in Brampton Manor Academy for the past three years, Newham for the past four years. Roman Road, East Ham, with students going to great > 38 of our students progressed E6 3SQ universities like Oxbridge, LSE, to Oxford and Cambridge t 020 7540 0500 UCL, Imperial, Warwick, Bristol Universities to study highly e [email protected] and Durham. competitive courses like w www.bramptonmanor.org

21 BUILDING CRAFTS COLLEGE

“The range of opportunities reassess their priorities and Subjects now being created for their career and life choices.” the pursuit of careers in David Dowdles, Principal Construction the building, crafts and conservation related Every student is placed under industries is unprecedented the direction of a nominated in recent times. The Building course tutor, who is responsible Crafts College helps provide for all aspects of that individual’s students with access to those training and welfare. Other employment opportunities by members of staff will support offering a range of courses the learner in meeting and skills-based qualifications individual’s needs, but the ranging from apprenticeships nominated tutor combines the in carpentry, joinery and traditional role of the master stonemasonry to diplomas in craftsman with that of a mentor, fine woodwork and furniture to advise and guide students at making. The college is seeing a every stage of their development. significant increase in demand The college is essentially practically as prospective students based. The majority of time is spent

22 Level 3 NVQ/Diploma Vocational Advanced Apprenticeships Building Level 2 NVQ/Diploma Vocational Intermediate Apprenticeships Crafts College Level 1 Construction Multiskills Crafting Excellence programme

in the workshop environment, whilst much of the theory and underpinning knowledge is imparted in small groups around the work bench. Lecture rooms, with modern IT and projection facilities, are used for more structured, theoretical instruction, with a library also available as a quiet room for personal study. All students have access to the college computer system for course work.

The college is fully committed to providing equality of opportunity and celebrating difference. We strongly believe that all of our students are capable of progressing in their chosen subjects, to become a master > craftsperson, a construction Students can progress through Find out more manager, or a technical expert in our Level 1 and 2 courses their field. When students enrol at in carpentry and joinery, Kennard Road, Stratford, the Building Crafts College, they construction or stonemasonry E15 1AH become our learners regardless on to Level 3 courses in the t 020 8522 1705 of their background or prior same subjects. At age 18 you e [email protected] achievement. They receive our can progress on to full time w www.thebcc.ac.uk support and commitment to programmes in fine woodwork achieve their full potential. and furniture making. Evening classes are available in We are immensely proud of our woodwork, stonemasonry and many learners who have gone wood carving. on to work for top employers in the built environment, craft and heritage sectors, or to establish their own businesses.

23 CHOBHAM ACADEMY

“Our sixth form students have Our sixth form offers the Subjects achieved amazing successes opportunity to study on an A level since we opened; we are all pathway or a technical pathway and Business, economics and immensely proud of them.” the Football Academy was launched computing Michael Whitworth, Principal in 2018. 2019 also welcomes CTEC - Business Studies West Ham Girls Academy to the and Sport Life in the sixth form is a very Sixth Form. Students we are English literature and special time for students for able to make use of cutting-edge modern foreign languages - many reasons. The core values facilities, including a theatre and Spanish and Mandarin of Chobham Academy, namely box office, dance studio, Mac suite excellence, respect, integrity, and recording studio and excellent Humanities innovation, collaboration, are sporting facilities. Performing arts mirrored within our sixth form; we combine the traditional In the seven years since opening, Sports values of excellent behaviour and our students have enjoyed Science and mathematics smart attire with great teaching, many notable successes as academic excellence and the best highlighted by our 2019 A level of modern technology. Sixth-form and destinations results: students at Chobham Academy enjoy a dedicated ICT suite, study • Proportion of students room and panoramic roof terrace studying an undergraduate as well as a sixth form cafe. degree at university - 80%.

24 Level 3 A Level Technical (CTEC)

of highly effective teaching and What is it like to study here? learning opportunities. There are opportunities to complete “No matter what subjects you’re high quality work placements doing or what career pathway you and participate in a carefully want to follow, the teachers give planned personal development you the support and opportunities programme.” that will allow you to follow your dreams.” Tracey > Find out more

Chobham Academy, • Proportion of students academic opportunities for our 40 Cheering Lane, E20 1BD studying an undergraduate most able sixth formers. t 020 3747 6060 degree at a top 50 university - e SixthFormAdmissions@ 41%. In addition to these academic chobhamacademy.org.uk successes, our students have w www.chobhamacademy.org.uk • Many have secured places to had access to a wide range of study at the most prestigious external speakers and careers universities in the country, advice. Students received visits including Imperial College from many outside organisations London, UCL, the LSE and such as Pathways, UEL, Mark King’s College London. Evison Foundation, Unifrog, NCS, Holocaust Educational Trust, Chobham Academy is part of the , which for the Workplace, UCL, Fix Up and first time in 2015 established Royal Holloway. a bursary for gifted but disadvantaged students who have Chobham Academy, a Healthy gained places at Russell Group School (Bronze award, 2017) was Universities. Chobham is included in June 2015 judged by Ofsted in the Harris Experience Advanced to be an ‘Outstanding’ school Years 12-13 Programme (HEA). and the sixth form was also HEA is a Russell Group application judged as ‘Outstanding’. Ofsted programme providing expert wrote that “[sixth form students] guidance and individually-tailored benefit from an extensive range

25 EAST LONDON SCIENCE SCHOOL SIXTH FORM

A-level subject list:

Biology Chemistry Computer science Economics English Literature Further Mathematics History Mathematics Philosophy Physics Building on the success of the Our Curriculum Offer East London Science School, Mathematics, biology, chemistry ELSS sixth form opened its and physics A-levels are at doors in September 2018. The the heart of our sixth form sixth form provides a high curriculum. All pupils studying quality A-level education aimed A-levels will study mathematics at creating the engineers, with us. Mathematics A-level medics and scientists of the is perhaps the single defining future. East London Science feature of a well-educated School has already built strong student. Having A-level relationships with Oxbridge mathematics increases the Colleges and many of the breadth of degree courses Russell Group Universities. to which you can apply. It We want to provide our sixth is essential to have A-level formers the widest range mathematics if you wish to of opportunities to continue pursue a degree in the sciences their education at prestigious or engineering. institutions as well as outstanding apprenticeships. The sixth form provides pupils with the opportunity to study four

26 To stand on the shoulders of giants.

A-level subjects with a guaranteed teaching allocation of 5 hours per week for each subject. Subject specialists will teach above and beyond the A-level specifications in order to prepare students for university life and to engage and inspire students in the subjects they have chosen.

Careers and Enrichment Year 12 is a year packed full of opportunities for personal growth and development. In order to help you better understand your motivations In the school calendar for year deliver top results. The sixth and aptitudes, you are offered a 12 is: form is the final step in fulfilling 50 minute careers interview at ● UCAS Exhibition at ExCel the school’s vision of creating the beginning of autumn term. ● University and Apprenticeship intelligent and confident pupils An Action Plan will be produced ● Search Fair at Emirates that go on to make an impact in for the year that will guide Stadium the world. your choices of independent ● Volunteering to provide 1-2-1 David Perks enrichment activities and tuition to lower school pupils East London Science School internship opportunities. ● Sixth Form Debating Society Principal ● Careers drop in workshops and Beyond 18 Week is five days lunchtime seminars > Find out more of off-timetable talks and ● AQA Extended Research workshops from employers, Project East London Science School apprenticeship providers, Sixth Form, Hilda Road, London gap year organisations and The sixth form is built around E16 4NQ universities. This is when you ELSS’s central ethos that all t 020 8981 2680 begin to write you initial personal pupils deserve a high quality e sixthform@ statement for UCAS, have a mock education. Our teachers are eastlondonscienceschool.co.uk Oxbridge-style interview and extremely passionate about How to find us: Star Lane DLR begin the search for opportunities their subjects and will demand – 5 minute walk. West Ham tube over the summer holiday. the attitude to learning that will station – 12 minute walk.

27 JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL

Subjects

Functional skills Vocational skills World studies Independent living skills Sport and physical activity

Special Needs Academy

“At John F Kennedy school we (ASC) provision, supported offer a continuation of high quality by symbolic communication learning for young people with strategies (the Picture Exchange complex learning needs.” Communication System – PECS). Diane Rochford, Executive We offer a sensory based Headteacher curriculum with all aspects of physical development and We offer a small allocation of post postural management in our 16 places within our 4-19 school. Our post 16 provision is delivered at both our Beckton and Stratford campuses. The main focus of our curriculum is to develop communication skills and to support developing independence.

We offer structured teaching and learning approaches within our Autism Spectrum Condition

28 provision at Stratford for more complex learners.

We offer Preparation for Adulthood programmes such as ASDAN Towards Independence. We offer ASDAN qualifications, Entry Level 1 as well as ASDAN Life Skills Challenge. Our programme of study includes communication, literacy, numeracy, life skills including horticulture and vocational modules.

> Find out more

John F Kennedy School Beckton Campus Tollgate Road, Beckton, E16 3LQ What is it like to study here? t 020 7474 6326 e beckton@johnfkennedy. “Like most parents who have a young man with Jono’s needs we newham.sch.uk were very anxious about Jono’s transition at 16 but there was very little problem. Stratford Campus, Pitchford “The truth is Jono has thrived at JFK; they got a handle on him Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ so quickly and he’s made real progress in all the ways you’d want t 020 8534 8544 him to academically, in communication and crucially for Jono in e stratford@johnfkennedy. managing his emotions. He’s learned amazing new skills like ice newham.sch.uk skating, gardening and, essentially for home, washing the dishes! w www.johnfkennedy. “However when you have a young man like Jono who doesn’t newham.sch.uk use words, you have to watch and observe carefully. This is what I see: every morning when the bus comes to take him to JFK he smiles and most nights when he comes through the door he is equally cheerful. JFK makes him happy; you have to ask yourself as a parent could you ask for more?” Alison, parent of former JFK pupil

29 LONDON ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE STRATFORD

London Academy of Excellence A level subjects Stratford (LAE Stratford), named state sixth form of the Biology year by The Sunday Times, is an Chemistry academically-focused and high- Economics achieving sixth form in Stratford, East London, located right English literature next to the station and Queen French Elizabeth Olympic Park. Geography LAE Stratford is a great option History for you if you love learning, are plus). We are proud of our teachers, History of Art prepared to work hard, want to develop beyond the classroom, and who were judged ‘Outstanding’ Italian aspire to study at a top university. by Ofsted, and of our university Mathematics progression success - one in ten of Our students achieved the best our year 13s received offers to study Further mathematics results in East London in 2019, with at Oxford or Cambridge colleges in Philosophy and theology an average A level grade of an A+ (A 2018, 2019 and 2020. Physics Politics Psychology Spanish

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We are a values-driven school, and provide a world-class education What is it like to study here? and incredible opportunities to our “The support we receive from students with the support of our our teachers is incredible. I only partner schools, which include saw Oxford and Cambridge as some of the top independent an impossible dream, but since schools in the UK. joining LAE the idea of applying to the top universities has been You could find yourself taking ‘normalised’.” Reiss, now studying part in weekly sporting options English literature at the University of ranging from Zumba and sailing Cambridge. to football and yoga, visiting one of the top universities and enriching experiences and Personal Development listening to a lecture from a personal development. world-famous actor like Sir Outreach Ian McKellan. This is the “LAE Volunteering Academic Achievement Experience”, and you will be part Partner school work Rigorous curriculum. of an inclusive community that Tutoring 2019 Results 99% A*-C, 93% A*-B, promotes academic achievement, > 65% A*-A Find out more aspirational opportunities, Average grade: A+ London Academy of Excellence, Aspirational Opportunities Broadway House, University visits 322 High Street, Mentoring Stratford, E15 1AJ Work placements t 020 3301 1480 Career-readiness workshops e [email protected] w www.lae.ac.uk Enriching Experiences @LAEstratford Weekly sport @LAEStratford Weekly clubs and societies Duke of Edinburgh Award Combined Cadet Force Performing arts hub

31 LONDON DESIGN & ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

“An amazing thing is happening in Subjects East London. It’s going to change thousands of young lives and give Art and Design Britain the dynamic and creative Biology workforce it so desperately Built Environment needs. It’s called LDE UTC and if you are 13+ and want to attend Business Studies the tech school of the future…You Chemistry need to know about it!” Jason Bradbury, TV tech expert Computer Science and LDE UTC governor Digital Media most innovative and advanced Economics LDE UTC, based in the heart of the Royal Docks, East London is teaching technology in the UK Graphics an industry led, hi-tech 13 – 19 including a LEGO Innovation Mathematics college, providing educational Studio, the most advanced excellence for the learners of humanoid robots and the latest Physics today. LDE UTC has some of the industry standard technologies Psychology

32 Level 3 A Level BTEC Advanced Apprenticeships

Cambridge Technicals enabling our learners to become confident, independent, work- ready individuals.

Young people choose to come to us because they have a passion to pursue a career in design, engineering and digital media. Much of the curriculum for our range of Level 3 courses is with mentoring, site visits and employment or an apprenticeship delivered through interesting and work placements. Our employer with one of our many partners exciting employer-led projects, partners include Thames Water, when they leave the UTC enabling learning by doing. Costain, Skanska, Thames Tideway Learning content is relevant Tunnel, the University of East If you are interested in a career and memorable, boosting our London and many more. in design, digital media and learners’ academic achievement. engineering then our practical and We also offer a unique pledge to academic approach, combined Our young people receive expert all of our learners to help them with the strength of our world advice from our employer partners move on to a degree course at class employer partners, then the and university sponsor, coupled university of their choice, an offer of LDE UTC is the place for you.

> Find out more

London Design and Engineering UTC, 15 University Way, E16 2RD t 020 3019 7333 e [email protected] w www.ldeutc.co.uk www.facebook.com/ldeutc @ldeutc

33 LONDON SKILLS FOR GROWTH

Subjects

Business administration Customer service Childcare Supporting teaching & learning in schools Traineeship Management Sports teaching assistant Hairdressing

“To develop the skills of We provide a structured approach individuals and communities to including both educational and respond to the changing needs of a pastoral support. We have a 21st century workforce.” dedicated staff team to help you Angela Beaton, Operations Director make the best choices.

London Skills for Growth is What can I achieve? a well-established and well London Skills for Growth offers you recognised charity that puts the chance to grow and develop both our learners at the heart of new and existing skills including: everything we strive to achieve. We offer apprenticeships, • qualifications in maths and traineeships, work experience, English (if required) from Entry qualifications and training to Level 2 up to Level 2 enhance the skill sets of young • vital employability skills and people in the community and interview techniques to ensure that they can lead productive and independent lives. • NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications London Skills for Growth helps in business administration, young people start their career, customer service, supporting equipping them with the skills teaching and learning in schools, and experiences that they need to and childcare and hairdressing progress into employment. Level 2 only

34 Level 3 BTEC Vocational Vocational Advanced Apprenticeships & Traineeships Level 2 BTEC Vocational Intermediate Apprenticeships & Traineeships Level 1 BTEC Vocational Foundation/Pre-Apprenticeship programmes

• valuable work experience in small and large businesses What is it like to study here? • the opportunity to experience Adam found A levels quite stressful different vocational areas to make after achieving very positive GCSE the best career decisions for your results, and decided to look for a job. future He soon found job hunting difficult All our pre-apprenticeship without work experience, and came programmes offer structured across Skills for Growth. Adam signed financial support and provide you up on the traineeship course to gain with the skills to progress into a much needed work experience. suitable apprenticeship. There During this time Adam learnt many are no formal entry requirements, new skills and increased in confidence. as we can deliver all of the On completing his traineeship Adam was keen to start an qualifications you need. You will be apprenticeship and was successfully recruited as a Level 2 required to attend an assessment business administration apprentice within the company. Adam day where we will assess your work works as a receptionist for our Stratford site, and is enjoying readiness as well as your maths learning more each day and meeting new people. Within a few and English levels. months of joining Adam became Employee of the Month, voted for by staff across all three London sites, for his positive attitude, You will need to demonstrate friendliness and eagerness to help. motivation and commitment to achieving your goals. This will ensure that you start a Find out more You will also meet with a Learner programme or apprenticeship Services officer to discuss your that gives you the best opportunity London Skills for Growth, skills, qualifications and work to succeed. 379/381 High Street, Stratford, experience. You will then be formally E15 4QZ offered an appropriate programme If you would like to apply, please t 020 8221 0500 or apprenticeship. All our pre- contact our Learner Services e learnerrecruitment@ apprenticeship programmes team on 020 8221 0500. skillsforgrowth.org.uk provide you with the skills, training, w www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk knowledge, individual coaching, If you feel that you are ready to skillsforgrowth work experience and support enter the world of work, London SkillsForGrowthLDN to progress you from our pre Skills for Growth will be able to skills_for_growth apprenticeship programmes onto a offer you excellent employment- suitable apprenticeship based training, leading you to or alternative career path. develop lifelong work-based skills.

35 NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

“Newham College offers courses completely free. Subjects at almost every level, from pre-16 to access to higher education. We The subjects we offer range from Access to Higher Education provide fantastic opportunities engineering and construction to Accounting & Finance for ambitious students. Relevant health and social care. We offer Apprenticeships work experience is guaranteed and specialist training for vocational many students have even benefited careers, in industries such as Business Administration, from travelling abroad for tailoring, hospitality and catering Management & Law placements in the industries that or motor vehicle engineering. Catering and Hospitality interest them the most. There’s no Newham College is the starting Childcare limit to achieving great things at point for achieving all your goals. Newham College; whatever your Construction & the Build ambition, we can help you gain the Newham College courses Environment skills for your success.” Courses are provided free of Digital Technology Paul Stephen, Newham College charge for all 16-18 year olds along English & Maths Principal and Chief Executive with free breakfast and lunch. A generous college bursary scheme Fashion & Tailoring Great Courses For Great Careers and funds from the Learning GCSE Pathways Newham College has unbeatable Revolution Trust support purchase Hairdressing, Barbering & links with employers throughout of specialist kit, equipment and Beauty London and beyond. There are academic resources to help you specialist facilities for learning, study. As a college student you Health & Social Care socialising and even keeping fit. also get free unlimited access to Humanities & Science Students are supported to ensure Office 365 and MS applications to Rail, Aviation & Motor that learning and progression help you study online. Our Learning Vehicle Engineering goes far beyond their studies. Our Resource Centre offers books, gyms and exercise classes are DVDs and online resources to help SEND (Special Education Needs & Disabilities) Sports & Fitness T Levels Travel & Tourism and Airline Services Young ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) GREAT COURSES FOR GREAT CAREERS

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qualifications and guest speakers What is it like to study here? via ELBA (East London Business “Trust me when I say Newham College has Alliance) broaden your experience the best teachers and staff who go above and of college life. College gyms and beyond for their students. Newham College has sport and fitness activities run in been my backbone, making me stronger and collaboration with Sport England will leading me to places I never thought I could go. encourage you to keep fit, de-stress I became a student governor and the student and make new friends. A busy union president. Thanks to Newham College student common room schedule of I have been given the tools to get an excellent events including a debating society start in life. In September I move on to Higher Education to pursue will let you engage with others. The my dreams of a career in adult nursing” Student Parliament and annual elections enables learners to get Diana Azanda, Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care their opinions heard to change students do research and complete This is just a fraction of what is things and add extra activities in assignments at no extra cost. available for those with the ambition year. Careers & UCAS advice will Newham College is committed to make the most of college in order help you plan your next steps into to pioneering opportunities for to build a great career! the world of work, apprenticeships students to succeed. The Mayor or university.

of London has awarded Newham Free breakfast and lunch > College with a prestigious Free breakfast is served on a daily Find out more quality mark for providing basis to all students who arrive excellent standards of training before 8.45am. Free lunch is also East Ham Campus, High Street in construction. This means the made available to students aged 16- South, E6 6ER College is officially part of the 18 who are in classes in college all t 020 8257 4446 Mayor’s Construction Academy day and discounted travel is offered Stratford Campus, Welfare Road, (MCA), a network of 21 training to minimise financial worries for all E15 4HT providers that have gained official students in this age group. t 020 8257 4466 recognition for providing the sector e externalenquiries with suitably skilled workers. Student life @newham.ac.uk Every teenage student on a w www.newham.ac.uk We also run a fashion and tailoring vocational course is guaranteed an NewhamCollege centre of excellence, where lifelong external work placement with a high @NewhamCollege careers are established, as a result profile employer to enable them to /Newham College of vital links between Newham apply and develop their skills while @newhamcollege College and leading employers. studying with the college. A range Newham_College of extra-curricula activities, extra

37 NEWHAM COLLEGIATE SIXTH FORM CENTRE (NCS)

“If you wish to study in a highly stretch themselves to achieve Subjects academic environment with their full potential. teachers who will prepare you English literature to progress to some of the most The A level curriculum has a Humanities competitive universities in the UK strong intellectual focus, and an Science and mathematics or abroad then join us!” emphasis on preparing students Mr Mouhssin Ismail, Principal for progression to Russell Group universities including Oxbridge. Newham Collegiate Sixth Form The NCS also supports student Centre (the NCS) is the academic A application to highly competitive level centre established by a group US Ivy League Universities. of Newham secondary schools: The expert staff team provide The Cumberland, Kingsford, Lister, a stimulating education, Little Ilford, Plashet, Rokeby, personalised curriculum, and Royal Docks, Sarah Bonnell and opportunities to develop wider Academy. The knowledge and experience within NCS primarily offers places to a supportive environment. students from its partner schools and other schools in Newham and The centre has excellent facilities surrounding areas. for students including state of the art science laboratories and iPads The NCS offers a focused A for all students as a learning tool. level curriculum for academic The centre also includes a lecture students, and the opportunity to study in a dedicated sixth form centre with high-quality facilities and a specialism in science and mathematics.

The ethos of the centre is to provide students with an academic education which also promotes self-development enabling and encouraging students to work hard and

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theatre, student library, quiet study centre, a student social What is it like to study here? centre and café. “The most unique thing about the NCS is the academic buzz Collegiate students will study four that you feel around here. It’s palpable, you can feel it here. A levels in their first year, and attend Every corridor you walk in there’s a conversation that’s about classes for five hours per week in something interesting or something academic, and you don’t each subject. Each student has a get that at any other institution. It’s amazing!” personal tutor and every student’s Haseeb programme is individually designed to maximise study opportunities An emerging talent programme universities as well as scholarship and prepare students for successful gives students an insight into the applications to international progression to leading universities careers of accountancy, banking, universities. Students also or competitive internships. Students law, engineering, medicine and receive assistance with entrance also undertake private study in the dentistry. The programme provides examinations e.g. BMAT, UKCAT, dedicated sixth form library and skills and knowledge through LNAT and STEP. learning resource centre to develop workshops with industry leaders, their independence in preparation internships, work placements and If you are predicted to achieve a for university. mentoring from industry experts. A set of impressive GCSE results, focused programme of preparation and you are interested in studying Students will benefit from the for university begins as soon the subjects we offer, then centre’s bespoke Super Curriculum as students start their Year 12 Newham Collegiate Sixth Form which is designed to stretch study. Students and staff work Centre is an excellent place for interests outside of core A level closely with leading universities to your sixth form study. studies providing development as a broaden students’ understanding > deep thinker, critical enquirer and of different university including Find out more intellectual risk taker. strategic partner UCL subjects to familiarise them with the range Newham Collegiate Sixth Form of degree courses offered, and Centre, 326 Barking Road, to start to target degrees they E6 2BB are particularly interested in. At t 020 3373 5000 the end of Year 12, all students e [email protected] undertake specific preparation w www.TheNCS.co.uk for applications and admissions facebook.com/thencs to higher education, including @ncs6th Oxbridge and Russell Group

BMAT: Biomedical Admissions Test UKCAT: UK Clinical Aptitude Test 39 LNAT: Law National Aptitude Test STEP: Sixth Term Examination Paper NEWHAM SIXTH FORM COLLEGE (NEWVIC)

NewVIc is a college with an Our focus is to provide students Subjects excellent track record for with everything they need to successful student development successfully progress to higher Art and design and progression. We are a education, apprenticeships, Business strong, supportive community training or employment. Computer science organised around the needs of individual students and focused Year upon year, the majority of our Construction on helping every individual students progress to university, Economics and finance succeed. with a significant proportion Engineering securing places at Russell Group The 2018-19 academic year saw universities and those within the English language NewVIc achieve it’s first OFSTED top 50 league tables. English literature ‘Outstanding’ for personal Foundation learning development, behaviour and NewVIc offers a wide range of welfare of students. We are a courses including more than 35 Functional skills (English and Maths) thriving, diverse and inclusive A level subjects, Level 3 subsidiary college located in the heart of diplomas, specialist Honours and Health, social care, east London, with over 25 years Professionals Programmes, Level childcare and education of expert experience. Since 1992, 2 and 3 vocational courses, and Humanities NewVIc has supported more foundation level courses. If you Information and than 50,000 students to achieve choose to join us, you will receive communication technology their goals. Our 2019 A Level and excellent teaching and support to vocational results saw a record achieve the success you deserve, Law breaking year with a 97% pass and create the future you want. Media rate and over 50% of students Modern foreign languages achieving a triple distinction in We offer a challenging Honours vocational courses. programme for students who Performing arts

Science and mathematics As one of London’s largest sixth Social sciences form colleges, and over 2,500 students, we offer a wide range Sports of opportunities for learning Travel and tourism and personal development. We get to know every student well and provide them with individual attention and tailored support.

40 Level 3 A Level BTEC Vocational Level 2 BTEC Vocational GCSE Level 1 BTEC Vocational Foundation programmes

during lunchtimes, after college and Craig Bukenya aspires for Cambridge on Wednesday afternoons. Clubs and after securing Eton partnership societies you can participate in include Craig Bukenya Bagosera, is a first year A Level DJing, debating, cricket, basketball and and Honours Programme student studying leadership academies, STEM clubs, English Literature, Politics and Sociology. creative writing, street dance, model Alongside his course, Craig has also been United Nations and volunteering. involved in Extended Project Qualification Student development activities are fully (EPQ) supported by Greenwich University; LSE inclusive and open to all students. Pathways to Law with London School of Economics; the Toynbee Hall Project with Wadham College (Oxford University); and the At NewVIc you will also experience Classics Programme in partnership with King’s College London. unique opportunities and development “I’d like to read Human Social and Political Science at the University of through our extensive network of Cambridge, and either pursue a career in politics or law. My ambition former students, academic and has increased even more now that we have support from Eton as well as industry partnerships. Take advantage NewVIc and the other partners that work with them. Although we study in of our 300+ professional links to boost a , this will not hinder my level of ambition.” your employability and propel your career prospects. are looking to develop higher all-round development. One of the level critical thinking skills and ways we do this is by providing an We want all students to enjoy progression to elite universities. exciting, high quality and wide- their time at NewVIc, unlock their The programme is designed to ranging programme of student potential, and achieve their goals stimulate intellectual curiosity development and sports activities. for successful progression to higher and provide weekly lectures and These activities will help you education or the world of work. activities with leading university broaden your experience, develop professors and thinkers on a wide your interests and passions, Find out more range of topics. support your wellbeing and offer opportunities for fun, competition Newham Sixth Form College We will treat you with respect and skills development. (NewVIc), Prince Regent Lane, and challenge you academically - E13 8SG encouraging you to develop new Our Nrich programme covers the t 020 7473 4110 ways of seeing and thinking. creative arts, sports, leadership, e [email protected] enterprise, health awareness, w www.newvic.ac.uk At NewVIc we not only support and language power, understanding fb.me/newhamsix invest in your academic success, our communities and our world. @talknewvic we also place a high value on your We run activities on a daily basis /newvic_london

41 SIX 21

“Universities want thinkers. From School 21 comes a Subjects Employers seek problem solvers. pioneering new sixth form, Six So schools have to change. At 21 which opened September Art and design Six 21 we offer a top academic 2017. Six 21 is a dynamic and Biology education, and a lot more - exciting place for those with the Business incredible opportunities to develop ambition to go to top universities, Chemistry into extraordinary individuals.” find fulfilling careers and make a Peter Hyman, difference to the world. Computing Co-Director of Big Education Drama Harnessing School 21’s Economics “School 21 is an exciting place to experienced team with a track English literature learn. Outstanding leadership has record of developing exceptional produced a highly effective school students who are eloquent Extended project qualification in a short time. Excellent teaching speakers, skilled problem Further mathematics across the school and in every solvers and creative thinkers, Geography subject allows all groups of pupils at Six 21, we believe in the Government and politics to achieve equally well and rated balanced development of Head “Outstanding” in all categories (academics), Heart (empathy) and History by Ofsted. Hand (creating). Mathematics Music/music technology Philosophy Photography Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish

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A unique programme of learning community We have created a bespoke What is it like to study here? and programme for every student ‘I couldn’t have asked for a better at Six 21, drawing upon sixth form experience, Six 21 perfectly an unrivalled network of accommodates for students who are organisations and opportunities looking for a great extracurricular that the school’s founders and experience alongside a two-year journey influential trustees have built up full of academic growth and success. over the last five years. Six 21 pushes you out of your comfort zone, through life-changing experiences, > A levels taught by outstanding preparing you for life after sixth form.’- Farhad Uddin teachers employing the most internationally. advanced teaching techniques - ‘I had no idea why I joined Six21 but coming out the other side working in partnership with top I definitely don’t regret my decision. They’ve turned me from a universities (including King’s quiet and shy student to a confident, ambitious and pioneering College London and Oxford and entrepreneur, they prepared me to take on whatever the world has Cambridge colleges). to throw at me!’- Israr Malik > Research projects, academic courses, and design projects ensure all students extend their knowledge, skills and Are you ambitious, academic experiences far beyond the and enterprising? Do you want a normal for A-Level students, sixth form experience that goes providing the best foundation beyond the ordinary? If so, Six 21 for success and independence could be the place for you. at university and beyond. > Real-world learning - long Find out more term, ongoing placements with our network of partners: project Six 21, Pitchford Street, internships in the fields of law, E15 4RZ medicine, the arts, high tech t 020 8262 2121 Ext. 621 businesses. e [email protected] > Leadership development and w six21.org.uk service learning. The chance @six21_uk to make a difference, address challenges, and campaign for change in your local

43 ST ANGELA’S‘ URSULINE SIXTH FORM

“A very warm welcome to St Our sixth form provision, for all Subjects Angela’s Ursuline Sixth Form boys and girls, offers a choice as you consider the next stage of A level courses and the Art of education in your aspirations Extended Project Qualification. Business for university and working Our super links to universities life. Your choice of post-16 are well developed including Computer science education in both the institution partnerships which provide unique Drama you choose and the courses opportunities, reduced offers and Economics you wish to study is one of the distinct scholarships. We also most important decisions you hold incredible networks to the English literature will make in your life. With a world of work, ultimately creating Extended project long history of excellence in innovative opportunities for all Film studies the post-16 sector and the most students to grow as individuals successful non-highly selective as well as part of the very special Government and politics sixth form in Newham, St community that is St Angela’s Humanities (geography Angela’s is the right place to and history) take on the challenge of the Mathematics and further biggest educational leap you mathematics will ever make and importantly it is with people who care Media about you.’’ Mark Johnson, MFL (French, German Headteacher and Spanish) Music St Angela’s Ursuline Sixth Form is situated in the heart of Forest Sciences (biology, Gate. We have an excellent, chemistry and physics) longstanding tradition of providing Social science (sociology an outstanding education, filled and psychology) with excitement and challenge. Technology - resistant We offer advanced learning materials and textiles courses and a huge range of Theology super enrichment opportunities. The mechanisms to ensure you are a holistic learner and the Sixth Form’s outstanding support make our progression rates to university truly exceptional at 98%.

44 Level 3 A Level

What was it like to study here? “Not only did I benefit from the great support we got in lessons, I was also amazed by the number of enrichment activities on offer.” Sam, now studying maths at Durham University

Sixth Form. > Find out more What was it like to study here? “There is so much opportunity provided in the Sixth Form to set St Angela’s Ursuline Sixth Form, you on the right path for further education and life. Constant St George’s Road, , support and guidance is provided to motivate you towards E7 8HU success.” t 020 8475 7339 Sara, now studying medicine at Queen Mary e [email protected] w www.stangelas-ursuline.co.uk

45 ST BONAVENTURE’S 6TH FORM

“We get to know every one of our men and women wishing to study a Subjects students individually and provide variety of subjects, both academic support to them every step of the and vocational. Art way. We make sure parents are Biology kept fully aware of their progress Our results are consistently Business extended diploma and our small class sizes of good and we have the best Business studies approximately 13 per class means results in the country in the Chemistry we provide more personalised highly regarded humanities and teaching. St Bonaventure’s has all Computing social sciences. Our new 6th the advantages of a traditional 6th form building which opened Economics form with excellent mentoring and in January 2017 is a dynamic English literature pastoral care.” centre for post-16 learning, Geography Wayne Templeman, supporting achievement, German Director of 6th Form aspiration and progression. Government and politics Graphic art We teach traditional subjects Standards and expectations are History that are highly rated by the most very high at St Bonaventure’s prestigious universities and we and we boast longstanding ICT make sure that our students make partnerships with successful Mathematics and further exceptional progress. Our 6th form academic institutions and Mathematics is co-educational and we provide employers. St Bonaventure’s Media an outstanding education to young has a fantastic reputation on a Music Physics Product design (3D design) Psychology Religious studies Sociology Spanish Sport science

46 Level 3 A Level BTEC Vocational

What is it like to study here? “Everyone has high expectations of you as St Bonaventure’s students go on to do amazing things.” Zainab - former pupil

“St Bonaventure’s is a diverse, inclusive community where everyone is valued and respected. Progress is driven by all the teachers and students achieve amazing results every year. There is a very strong academic focus, but what I love about St Bonaventure’s most is that students are developed into young local, national and international citizens who can make a difference in society. “ level and many of our alumni James Appiah former Head Boy at St Bonaventure’s have made positive impacts in many areas of society since we “I believe that the staff work extremely hard for all the were founded in 1877. students and care deeply about their wellbeing. The environment is peaceful, loving and is based on gospel Choose us if academic success is values, such as compassion and justice. St Bonaventure’s as important to you as it is to us. 6th Form encourages you not to impress others but to express yourself. I made the right choice coming here and I Find out more have never doubted it.” Manisha Shajan – former Head Girl at St Bonaventure’s St Bonaventure’s 6th Form Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, “I love the fact the 6th form is compassionate. They E7 9QD communicate and guide you effectively. Overall, the 6th form is t 020 8472 3844 ext 130/178 almost like a part-time family.” e [email protected] Tamera - former Brampton Academy pupil stbons twitter.com/stbons

47 OTHER PATHWAYS

Although the colleges and 020 7613 8380 Mulberry UTC further education providers in [email protected] 64 Parnell Road, E3 2RU Newham offer an extensive range www.accesscreative.ac.uk 020 3137 7024 of study options and facilities, [email protected] you might be looking for a BSix Sixth Form College, www.mulberryutc.org particularly specialised course Kenninghall Road, E5 8BP that may be available locally or in 0203 137 5321 a neighbouring borough. You can [email protected] The Pavilion, Import Building find out more about what is on offer www.bsix.ac.uk 2 Clove Crescent at other education and training London E14 2BE providers by visiting their websites, , Hackney 020 3727 6310 or contacting them directly through Campus, Falkirk Street, [email protected] the details listed below. Hackney N1 6HQ www.citygateway.org.uk 020 8502 8778 Barking and [email protected] East London Arts and Music Barking and Dagenham College, www.ncclondon.ac.uk/hackney 45 Maltings Close, E3 3TA Rush Green Campus, Dagenham 020 7515 2159 Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0XU Newham [email protected] 020 3667 0294 Diva Apprenticeships www.elam.co.uk www.barkingdagenham Unit 221 Stratford Workshops college.ac.uk Burford Road, E15 2SP Waltham Forest 020 3189 1784 Leyton Sixth Form College, ELUTEC Academy of Design and [email protected] Essex Road, Leyton, E10 6EQ Engineering, Rainham Road South, www.divaapprenticeships.com 020 8928 9000 Dagenham East, RM10 7FN [email protected] 020 3773 4670 Redbridge www.leyton.ac.uk [email protected] New City College, Redbridge Campus, Chadwell Heath Lane Sir George Monoux College, Epping Chadwell Health, Essex RM6 4XT 90 Chingford Road, E17 5AA New City College, Epping 020 8548 7486 020 8523 3544 Forest Campus [email protected] [email protected] Borders Ln, Loughton IG10 3SA www.ncclondon.ac.uk/redbridge www.sgmc.ac.uk 020 8508 8311 [email protected] Tower Hamlets , www.ncclondon.ac.uk/ New City College, Poplar Forest Road, Walthamstow, epping-forest High Street, E14 0AF E17 4JB 020 7510 7510 020 8501 8000. Hackney [email protected] [email protected] Access Creative College www.ncclondon.ac.uk/ www.waltham.ac.uk 50 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch tower-hamlets London N1 6LP

48 GOING TO UNIVERSITY

49 Going to university gives At university, you can: Choosing your subjects you the opportunity to • study a subject you love at a It is important to know what the transform your life higher level and be taught by entry requirements for the university A university degree can provide experts in your chosen field course you are interested in studying entry to a wide range of careers • study in a global community of are. Requirements may vary between and opportunities. Those who students bringing rich and varied universities, but some courses, such have degrees are also more likely experiences as medicine, require you to have studied specific subjects. to be in employment than those • acquire and develop the higher with lower level qualifications. level skills that are prized by There are some subjects preferred employers According to the Office for by selective universities. These are • enhance your personal National Statistics, graduates will sometimes referred to as “facilitating development, skills and earn substantially more over their subjects”, which include: experience through internships, working life than non-graduates, volunteering, working with so a degree can be considered a • Maths and further maths researchers and studying abroad worthy investment. • English literature • Physics In order to progress in specific Start thinking about • Biology careers, such as being a doctor, university now! • Chemistry you will be required to study that You will get many opportunities • Geography subject, medicine, to degree level. to find out about university while • History An increasing number of careers you are a student in Newham. • Languages (classic and modern) and employers now require Take every opportunity you can to degrees (especially for senior visit campuses and get involved in The table below provides some roles). These include nursing, summer schools, masterclasses examples of the core Level 3 subjects teaching and many computing and other activities. These you may need to apply for specific and technical jobs. experiences will all help you to gain courses at university. a greater understanding of what studying at university is all about.

Suggested A level pathways Core A level subjects Facilitating subjects which target admission to (students choose three subjects) (students choose one subject) selective universities

English literature, history, geography or a modern Medicine/dentistry Maths, further maths, physics, chemistry, biology foreign language English literature, history, geography or a modern Medical sciences Maths, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology foreign language English literature, history, geography or a modern Veterinary science Maths, chemistry, biology, English literature foreign language English literature, history, geography or a modern Biological sciences Maths, chemistry, biology, psychology foreign language English literature, history, geography or a modern Physical sciences Maths, further maths, physics, chemistry foreign language English literature, history, geography or a modern Maths Maths, further maths, physics foreign language English literature, history, geography or a modern Engineering pathway Maths, further maths, physics, chemistry foreign language Politics, philosophy Maths, English literature, history, economics A modern foreign language or geography and economics Students choose four subjects from the following: English literature, history, geography, religious education, a Humanities modern foreign language, psychology or biology

50 For more information about courses and most degree courses each year with interest. Interest is choosing your subjects and entry last for three years. You do not have charged at the rate of inflation plus requirements, have a look at to pay these fees up front. Instead 5.6% while you are studying. If your Informed Choices, the Russell the Government, through the Student repayments don’t start because you’re Group’s guide to making decisions Loans Company, will provide you with earning less than £26,575, the interest about your post 16 education. a loan to pay your fees. The fees will on your loan will increase at the rate The Russell Group represents 24 be paid directly to the university for of inflation. leading UK universities which are all eligible students. committed to maintaining the very Repayments are normally taken best research, an outstanding Repaying your loan automatically from your salary, and teaching and learning experience Student loans have been designed monthly repayments are linked to your and unrivalled links with business to be manageable and realistic. You income and not the amount borrowed. and the public sector. are liable to repay your loan in the If you haven’t paid off the loan after 30 April which falls three years after years, your loan will be written off. University fees and finance the start of your course, but you will – funding is available only make repayments if you are Living cost loans Going to university costs money. earning more than £26,575. Once you You will be able to get some help You will have tuition fees to pay and earn more than £26,575, you pay 9% with your living costs in the form you will need money for your living of your income above £26,575. For of a loan. Living cost loans are costs: things like your rent if you example, a graduate on a salary of determined by your family income live away from home, money for £28,000 will pay £10 a month from and individual circumstances such food, travel, clothes and books and a monthly take-home pay of around as whether you are studying in materials for your course. The good £2,333 (take-home pay is the amount London or living at home. news is there are loans to help you of money you get to take home with all of these costs. and spend once tax and national Scholarships and bursaries insurance have been taken off). Each university will offer Tuition fee loans scholarships and bursaries and You will probably have seen in the You will pay interest on your tuition will have details of these on news that students will pay up to fee loan, and you need to be aware their website. Scholarships and £9,250 a year for undergraduate that the amount you owe will increase bursaries do not have to be repaid.

Ieva Petraviciute Ieva studied A levels in film studies (A), history (B) and psychology (A), and a Level 3 subsidiary diploma in TV and film production (D*). She is going on to study digital film production at the . “The teachers at NewVIc are very understanding and know what is best for me, challenging me to reach my full potential. I have learned so many things during my course that I am sure will help me in the future. I have also been involved in the NewVlc Dance Company and the Raleigh Programme. During my time at NewVlc, I have built up my confidence which has led me to doing great things such as work experience at MTV.”

Rumana Ali, ex-Plashet School, ex-NewVIc 6th Form College. Now studying at Oxford University. Rumana achieved A levels in English literature (A*), government and politics (A) and history (A*) and an AS-level in economics (A). She is now studying history at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford University

51 WHERE DO I START?

• List your qualifications or • Research different courses. • Find out about open days and predicted grades, your skills open evenings. and interests. • Research different education providers. • Find out your current school • Think about where you want to deadlines for tutor references. get to - what do you want to be • Find out the application deadlines doing in five years’ time? for courses you are interested in. • If in doubt, ask!

• How will you get there? What qualifications or training will you need?

52 WHERE TO GET ADVICE AND INFORMATION?

If you are at school • It is free to register and once 16-19 Bursary Fund If you are in years 10 or 11, you have set up your account you To find out more visit www.gov. contact your school careers can receive alerts to tell you about uk/1619-bursary-fund adviser or careers teacher. Or call new vacancies. For information For more information visit 15billionebp on 020 8536 3630 and and guidance visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or ask to speak to a careers adviser, www.findapprenticeship.service. call the Learner Support Line who will be able to discuss your gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch on 0800 121 8989. options with you. where you can download: • How to write a winning Dance and Drama Awards If you are over 16 apprenticeship application. For more information visit You can call Workplace on • Progress your career with higher www.gov.uk/dance-drama-awards 020 3373 1101 if you are 16-18 to talk apprenticeships. to an advisor about your options. • Apprenticeship support guide. To find your local University Technical College (UTC) and Contact the National Careers Newham Workplace maintains a register your interest, visit Service for more information, database of Newham residents aged www.utcolleges.org/utcs/ advice and guidance on careers and 18 and over who are interested in the qualifications and skills needed finding out about apprenticeship Going to university for them. Visit opportunities. Register your interest Further advice on: www.nationalcareersservice. with Newham Workplace by getting direct.gov.uk for an online chat in touch with the engagement Student finance or call 0800 100 900 to speak to a team. Visit www.newham.gov.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/student-finance careers adviser. Pages/Services/Apprenticeships. aspx or call 020 3373 1101 or email University application process For more information Workplace.EngagementTeam@ www.ucas.com on apprenticeship newham.gov.uk opportunities Drop into the Stratford Office National Union of Students between 9am-4.30pm (Monday- www.nus.org.uk Talk to your careers adviser Friday), or make an appointment about apprenticeships or contact by calling workplace. Newham Newham College, Skills for Studying abroad Workplace, 112-118 The Grove, www.thestudentworld.com Growth, Building Crafts College Stratford, E15 1NS or the London Design and Engineering UTC in Newham for Russell Group universities: information about pathways into For more information on For information on choosing your apprenticeships. traineeship opportunities subjects and entry requirements, Traineeship opportunities will be have a look at Informed Choices www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ Visit www.gov.uk/become-apprentice advertised regularly on the National informed-choices or talk to your school careers Apprenticeship Service website the Russell adviser to discuss your options. www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Group’s excellent guide to making To search for apprenticeship For more information about decisions about your post-16 vacancies, go to traineeships visit www.gov.uk/find- education. www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship traineeship

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