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Sowing the seeds for your future Prospectus 2019 Apply online or download an application form at www.hereford.ac.uk Why Choose Us? Outstanding Examination Results Widest Choice of Courses Fantastic Range of Enrichment Activities Outstanding Support and Guidance Good Transport Links OFSTED Grades the College Outstanding in All Areas of its Work Students Feel Supported, Achieve Excellent Results and Enjoy Being at College The College has a National Reputation and was named ‘Sixth Form College of the Year 2016’ by the Times Educational Supplement This Prospectus is full of information about the College and its courses. If you would like to fi nd out more you can: 4 check out our website - www.hereford.ac.uk 4 follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/Herefordsfc 4 follow us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/herefordsfc T: 01432 355166 / www.hereford.ac.uk 1 A Message from the Principal recognised in the educational sector students enjoy learning, socialising and when we received the Times Educational exploring ideas with people of their own Supplement’s fi rst Sixth Form College of age. We have suffi cient numbers to make the Year Award in 2016. The College has worthwhile teams and groups which also retained its Ofsted Outstanding allow you to follow shared interests and grade for the last fourteen years, being help you to achieve your best. the only sixth form college in the West Many of our students travel from Midlands to have achieved this. neighbouring counties including Wales. High Achievements in All Areas We do not want the cost of transport to be a barrier to studying with us and We achieve outstanding results and travel is subsidised. There is also a the performance of our top students nearby car park which enables students compares favourably with those to park and walk easily to College. students at any state or private school in the country. However, we are a College Find out more for all abilities and aptitudes and we are This prospectus will help you to fi nd out equally as proud of our students who about courses and the College. We also retake GCSE examinations and we have have a series of open events but we are seen our success in this area become one happy to help you make your choice in of the best in the country. any way that we can. We see ourselves Huge Range of Opportunities as a bridge between school and higher education or employment, where you In addition to academic A Levels, will make new friends in a caring and the College offers you a range of am delighted that you are considering vibrant community. vocational qualifi cations which are applying to our College. We are very I highly valued by universities, employers We pride ourselves on providing an proud of the way our students develop, and apprenticeships. Many of these outstanding sixth form experience, are supported and challenged, and are equivalent to A Levels and you can whether studying A Levels or vocational/ achieve so well and we hope that you will study any combination of A Levels and applied subjects. Our aim is to help you choose to be part of our success story too. vocational subjects. develop your interests, gain valuable life As the College’s Principal, I am honoured knowledge and skills and fully achieve Whilst our results are excellent, we your potential through your chosen to work with a team of outstanding are not an exam factory and all of our subjects. teachers and support staff to ensure students follow a general education that our students get the best possible programme which prepares you with I look forward to welcoming you to the experience and opportunities. essential skills and knowledge to College. Hereford Sixth Form College was maximise your career opportunities. established in 1973 and has a long A higher than average number of our history of offering a broad general students progress to Oxbridge/Russell education in a caring and supportive Group universities and competitive apprenticeships/employment. We also environment enabling you to gain the encourage you to participate in an array qualifi cations you need to enter higher of enrichment activities, unrivalled in education or employment. the area, including sports, drama, music Facilities are fi rst rate and teaching and student debates. There really is Peter Cooper by experts helps you to learn to take something for everyone and whether Principal responsibility for your own learning and you are a seasoned performer in sport, enjoy your courses. music, drama or another activity or just a beginner, we will encourage you. National Recognition How do we do it? We have both a local and national reputation for excellence as one of the Our well qualifi ed and dedicated staff top sixth form colleges in the country, specialise in teaching 16-18 year olds. Our 2 T: 01432 355166 / www.hereford.ac.uk Contents Why Choose Us? 1 English Literature 44 A Message from the Principal 2 Environmental Science 45 Contents 3 French 46 Admissions Calendar 4 Geography 47 College Charter 5 Geology 48 Finance & Travel 6 German 49 Student Well-Being & Support 8 Learning Support 10 Health & Social Care 50-51 Study Support 11 History 52-53 Careers 12 Information Technology 54 Extension Programmes: Law 55 4Oxbridge 13 Mathematics 56-57 4HE+ 13 Media Production 58 4Core Mathematics 14 Media Studies 59 4Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 14 Music 60 Education for Life (E4L) Programme 15 Drama 16 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) 61 Music 18 Philosophy & Ethics 62 Sport 20 Physical Education 63 The Impact Programme 24 Physics 64 Your Programme of Study 26 Politics 65 Level 3 Courses: Psychology 66 Art & Design (Fine Art) 28 Sociology 67 Art & Design (Photography) 29 Biology 30 Spanish 68 Business 31-33 Sport & Exercise Science 69-71 Chemistry 34 Statistics 72 Classical Civilisation 35 Travel & Tourism 73-74 Computer Games Development & Cyber Security 36 Level 2 Courses: Computer Science 37 Overview of Level 2 Courses 76 Criminology 38 English Language 77 Dance (Performing Arts) 39 Mathematics 78 Drama & Theatre Studies 40 Economics 41 Further Level 2 Courses 79 Engineering 42 Location Map 80 English Language 43 Open Events 2018/19 (inside back cover) Photography Credits: Thanks to everyone who supplied images for inclusion in our prospectus, in particular, to the lead photographer: Jay Watson Photography Tel: 01432 347979 Website: jaywatson.photography T: 01432 355166 / www.hereford.ac.uk 3 Admissions Calendar Careers and Further Education Evenings 4 From September 2018 prospectuses are available in partner schools. Prospectuses can also be requested directly from the College or downloaded from the College website. 4 In the Autumn and Spring terms College staff visit schools to take part in Careers and Further Education evenings. Open Events 4 Wednesday, 24th October 2018 (5.00pm - 8.00pm) 4 Saturday, 9th February 2019 (9.30am - 12.30pm) 4 Thursday, 2nd May 2019 (5.30pm - 7.30pm) School Visits 4 In January 2019 prospective students are invited on a school basis to visit the College and to meet staff and students. Submission of Application Forms 4 All applicants should apply directly to the College by filling in the online application form. 4 There will be no closing date for the receipt of applications but we strongly advise you to submit your application by Monday, 11th February 2019 to ensure the offer of a place in September. Interviews 4 Interviews are usually held in partner schools in March, April and May. 4 All other applicants are interviewed from February onwards. 4 Normally offers of a place at College will be made on receipt of an application. Results 4 GCSE results are published on Thursday, 22nd August 2019. Enrolment 4 Enrolment and induction for new students begins on Wednesday, 28th August 2019. 4 T: 01432 355166 / www.hereford.ac.uk College Expectations What you can expect from us As a student of Hereford Sixth We aim to provide an environment in which you can best Form College we expect you to: achieve your personal goals. At all stages in your College career 4 see classroom attendance as your highest priority and you may expect full consideration to be given to your personal attend punctually all timetabled activities including circumstances. We hope and expect that you will, in turn, behave enrichment activities and appointments with personal responsibly and thoughtfully, and make your own contribution to tutors. the well-being of the College and the standing it has in the wider community. 4 account clearly for any absences or lateness when challenged sensitively and give an explanation at the We take seriously any issues raised by students, parents and end of the lesson or another convenient time. by others about any aspect of the College. If we are not able to solve the problem satisfactorily, there is a formal complaints 4 complete all work by agreed deadlines and to the best of procedure, details of which can be obtained from the College your ability. Reception. 4 take responsibility for your learning and participate actively in all learning activities including the review processes. 4 seek help when you need it and take advantage of the support offered. 4 co-operate with College staff and maintain socially acceptable standards of behaviour. 4 play an active part in Equality and Diversity issues by, for example: - not using foul or abusive language or language with any sexist, homophobic, racist or otherwise discriminatory connotation; - respecting the rights of others; - refusing to take part in behaviour that degrades others - including all forms of bullying; - challenging and reporting inappropriate behaviour. 4 help to make Hereford Sixth Form College a safe and pleasant place for all.