A guide to courses in Newham for 16-18 year olds 2 CONTENTS

08 18 20 Information Fees and Learning centres for young finance – Brampton Manor 20 people with guidance special – Building Crafts College 22 educational – 24 needs and 04 disabilities 19 – John F Kennedy School 26 Your future Map of – London Academy of Excellence 28 learning in Newham’s – London Design & Engineering 30 fast lane centres University Technical College – Newham College of Further 32 Education – Newham Collegiate Sixth Form 34 06 10 48 Centre All routes What level Skills for the future – Newham Training and Education 36 ahead am I? Centre (NEWTEC) How to get – Newham 38 to the career (NewVIc) you want – Six 21 40 12 49 – Skills for Growth 42 Traineeships Other – St. Angela’s Sixth Form Centre 44 pathways – St. Bonaventure’s Sixth 46 Form Centre

14 50 54 55 Apprenticeships Going to Make an Where to get university action plan advice and Information

3 Your future in Newham ‘s fast lane Newham is growing and trade with businesses based in Hundreds of new employers changing – and this growth China and Asia. It is estimated are coming into Newham; the brings new businesses and new that it will result in over 20,000 world of work is becoming opportunities to our borough. jobs. There is also a £3.5 more competitive, and with billion investment planned for new jobs being created, many As well as the legacy of the Silvertown, which will include will be more complicated and 2012 Olympics, there is further new homes, cafes, restaurants demanding. Newham is an development of the Queen and commercial and office space. exciting place to be, so you Elizabeth Olympic Park and new will want to make sure that businesses and organisations It is estimated that there will you are developing the skills locating to Stratford City be more than 10,000 local and gaining the qualifications including banking, finance, construction job opportunities and training you need in commercial businesses, hotels over the next decade. Workplace, order to take up the growing and restaurants. A £17 billion the council’s job brokerage employment opportunities on redevelopment in Royal Docks scheme will host a series your doorstep. will see the opening of an Asian of education, information Business Park which will become and training activities As development and investment London’s third financial and showcasing construction career in the UK’s capital moves business district – a London opportunities at the Lloyds Bank steadily eastwards, Newham is base for Chinese and other Construction Skills Centre, set to become a new heart for businesses based in Asia, and based at International Quarter London. This is your chance to for UK businesses who wish to London in Stratford. be a part of it.

4 Learning for longer: raising the Can I work full-time? Where do Newham’s young participation age You will still be able to work full- people go? The Government has changed the time (more than 20 hours a week) Abdullah attended law so that all young people have if you want to, or volunteer or even Brampton Manor to continue in education or training set up your own business. But Academy and went on until the age of 18. This is known you will also need to make time to achieve a as Raising the Participation Age to undertake part-time training or Level 3 BTEC extended (RPA). If you are in your last year study in order to meet the duty to diploma in Mechanical at (Year 11) you participate – this will allow you to Engineering Triple distinction will continue your learning until at get accredited qualifications. star (D*D*D*) at NewVIc 6th Form least your 18th birthday. College. Abdullah is now studying What do I need to do? Mechanical Engineering at Brunel The vast majority of 16 and 17 year Start thinking about the type of University. olds already choose to continue learning or training you need to in education or training because get you where you want to be in Elizabeth attended it gives them the best chance to the future. From the age of 14, you get the skills and knowledge that will have more choice about which and went on to universities and employers are route you would like to follow. study at NewVIc looking for. These young people This includes more traditional 6th Form College are more likely to achieve higher pathways like GCSEs and A levels, achieving A levels in; qualifications, which help them or vocational qualifications and English Language earn more over their lifetime. training. Your teachers or the and Literature (A*), History (B), In fact, why stop at 18? You can careers adviser at your school or Philosophy (A) and an AS-level in carry on to higher education or college can help you decide what Psychology (B). Elizabeth is now further training to improve your suits you best. studying Social Anthropology at opportunities even further. London School of Economics and Find out when your 15Billion Political Science (LSE). Does this mean staying at school careers adviser is visiting your until I am 18? school so you can book an Kainatt attended No, although lots of young people appointment to speak with them. and will choose to study A levels and is now studying for a other courses at sixth form or Level 2 qualification in college. There are lots of routes App Development for available with a wide choice of Smart Digital Technologies, academic and vocational learning at the Samsung Digital Academy at options, including: Newham College.

• studying full-time in a school, Emma attended Sarah college or with a training Bonnell School and provider is now completing • working or volunteering full- an apprenticeship time (more than 20 hours a through the London week), combined with part-time Borough of Newham education or training YES scheme, working in Children • taking up an apprenticeship or and Young People’s Services at traineeship. Newham council. She is studying for an NVQ Level 2 Business Administration qualification.

5 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.

Full-time education If you know the job you want to Frequently asked questions Do you want to study with other pursue, you could start getting (FAQs) 16 to 19-year-olds at a sixth form qualified for it. This is done I need help deciding what I should college? Maybe you would prefer to through job-specific qualifications, do. Where do I even start? study at a college such as CACHE (childcare), ILEX The first thing you need to do where there are also older students (legal work), AAT (accounts) and is not worry! Careers advisers around. Or how about a sixth IMI (motor industry). in your school or college have form based at a school? You can a broad knowledge of all the find information about Newham Apprenticeships options. Based on your talents and learning centres in this brochure. If you are ready to start your career individual needs, they will be able immediately, an apprenticeship to help you make the best decision There are many different courses will provide you with a job that for you. at a variety of levels. Your options offers training as well. You can Most of the learning centres in will depend on your interests, apply through training providers this brochure have course advisers strengths and Year 11 results. and directly to employers. who will be happy to talk to you. If you enjoy studying, do well Please contact the centre directly at exams and are predicted to You will need to be chosen by an to arrange an appointment. achieve mainly GCSEs at Grade 6 employer after an interview and for more information on specific or above (formerly A*-B) then AS/A possibly an assessment test. You will careers and the qualifications and levels could be right for you. receive payment of a minimum of skills needed for them, visit the £3.30 per hour as well as having the National Careers Service website. If you are interested in learning opportunity to gain qualifications. about a general career area but If you need more qualifications I know exactly what I want to do. are not yet ready to learn about a or experience before starting an How do I apply? specific job, then a more applied apprenticeship, then you might wish You can apply online via your or vocational course could be for to consider a traineeship. chosen learning centre’s website, you. These include BTECs, Applied or fill in an application form. A level programmes, NVQs and Show this form to your tutor or City & Guilds. They are available at careers teacher, send it directly different levels. to the address on the form or

6 drop it into the Admissions Team of your chosen centre. If you are still unsure about which course suits you best, make it clear in your application. Try to give a good idea of exactly what you’re interested in, and the course advisers will help to find the best solution for you.

What happens next? If you meet the requirements for your chosen course and it is not oversubscribed, you will be offered a place. You may be asked to come in for an interview to discuss the course(s) further. You will be able to ask questions and get advice to help you make the best choice for your future. If you are successful in your application, you will need to enrol formally in August or September 2017. all offers of places are made subject to availability and are sometimes subject to you achieving your predicted grades. If you do not achieve your predicted grades, get in touch with the college or learning centre as soon as possible to see if they will still accept you on the course or have another option available.

Late enrolments – it may not be too late! The earlier you apply, the more options you will have. However, if you’ve missed the enrolment date, there may still be a chance to get a place on a course. Enrolments generally continue for two weeks after the start of the course, and this can be extended in some cases. The best thing to do is contact the learning centre to find out more.

7 Information for young people with special educational needs, learning difficulties and disabilities, 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 able to offer you their best is very important that you start future and what you would really advice. It is important to listen the right course. like to do. What courses or training carefully, you are making an are available and if you have a important decision and it has to • Whatever you choose to study, physical disability, a learning be the right one for you now and remember that it does not disability or perhaps both, you for your future plans. matter if your learning takes will also want to know about small steps or larger ones, what student support services that 3 When you speak to Student matters is that you are working will enable you to get on with support Services or the course towards what you would like to your learning. tutor explain the support do in the future, remembering that you have had in the past that along the way we What do I do next? and how this has helped you sometimes do change our mind 1 Once you have found a course with your studies. Let them about what that is! that is of interest, you can know if you have a Statement of find out more by contacting special Educational Need (SEN), • You are used to being at school the college, sixth form or other an S139a or an Education Health for five days every week and learning provider to arrange a and Care Plan (EHCP). you may now find that some visit. You will find contact details courses or training are for only in this directory. Say that you Some good advice one, two or three days. Try not need to know about student • Advice and guidance is very to let that worry you or those support services and ask if important. There are people close to you. Your spare days are you can meet the course tutor available to help you in school. an opportunity to do something and someone from Student It is really important to work else that interests you which support Services. with them. could be another course at the same place or even somewhere 2 When you visit remember that • Listen to the course tutors that else. Speak to the people who this is your opportunity to find you will meet. If for some reason are helping you for advice and out about the course and for it is felt that the course is not guidance. the course tutor to find out the right one for you, do not be about you. The course tutor will too disappointed. This happens Lastly, enjoy yourself and know the course well and be to everyone at some time and it your learning.

9 What level is right for me?

10 If you don’t achieve a minimum of a Grade 5 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 grades? complete the course? can I study?

A Levels BTEC Level 3 Diploma or 5 or more GCSEs at grade 6 Progress to university, Extended Diploma or other or above (previously A*-B) a Higher (degree level) Level 3 vocational course including English and maths Apprenticeship or employment Advanced Apprenticeship

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

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

What is a traineeship? for those aged 19 to 23, a traineeships to ensure they give A traineeship is real work GCSE Grade 5 in those subjects you the skills you need to experience with training that or passes at Level 2 in secure a job and succeed focuses on giving young people the Functional Skills. in employment. skills and experience employers are looking for. At its core is work • a meaningful work experience − At the end of the work preparation training, English and placement which provides experience placement, you’ll maths for those who need it, and insight and experience of the get a job interview with the a high quality work experience world of work. company if a role becomes placement. Traineeships last available, or a reference and an anything from six weeks to What are the benefits of a exit interview. a maximum of six months. traineeship? The content is tailored to your − a traineeship will put you in a Will I be paid? individual needs, and includes: better position to compete for Work experience placements an apprenticeship or other job. are unpaid, but employers are • work preparation training which encouraged to support expenses ensures you are ready and have − It offers the opportunity to such as transport and meals. the confidence to take the first build your CV and get vital Depending on your circumstances, step in your career, such as an experience with local and you may be able to access apprenticeship national employers. financial support from your training provider, through the • English and maths support to − Improving your English and 16-19 Bursary Fund or the 19+ help give you the literacy and maths skills will boost your Discretionary Learner Support numeracy skills needed for the chances of getting a job, as Fund. All training costs are funded workplace. All young people well as improving your long- by the government. undertaking a traineeship will term prospects and your be required to study English earning potential over Is a traineeship right for me? and maths, unless they have your lifetime. Traineeships are an ideal achieved a GCSE Grade 5 or opportunity for young people who above in those subjects or, − Employers are at the centre of are motivated to get a job if they

12 lack the skills and experience How do I find a traineeship? my progress.” that employers are looking for. Traineeship opportunities will Jake completed a traineeship If you have been unsuccessfully be advertised regularly on with Virgin Media and has now applying for apprenticeships due the National Apprenticeship progressed to an intermediate to a lack of skills and experience, Service website. apprenticeship. then you might be a good candidate for a traineeship. If you are in receipt of benefits, you “I started the Traineeship should speak to your individual course a shy and quietly spoken You could be suitable for a Jobcentre Plus adviser. person who lacked the skills, traineeship if you: qualifications and confidence to • are unemployed (or work less For more information about get a Childcare apprenticeship. than 16 hours per week) and traineeships visit Traineeship / Now, six months on, I have have little work experience Apprenticeship website. achieved my maths and English • are motivated to work qualifications, have gained lots of • are aged 16-18 inclusive and “Traineeships are a great work experience and have started are qualified below Level 3 OR opportunity for both parties. my Childcare apprenticeship. I are aged 19-23 inclusive and Not only can the employer get to have made lots of new friends, are qualified below full Level 2. know the trainee but the trainee learned lots of new skills and I now can get real exposure to the type have so much more confidence! A traineeship is probably not right of career that is available and I feel really proud of myself and for you if you: make an informed decision that what I have achieved. I love my • already have the skills and is best for them.” Childcare apprenticeship and look experience needed to find an Chris Starling, Head of forward to progressing on to Level apprenticeship or work Apprenticeships, Virgin Media 3 next year.” • are aged 24 plus (unless you Ruksana - Skills for Growth are subject to Learning “My traineeship has given me the Difficulty Assessments and are chance to improve my technical aged under 25) skills and show my determination • are already in a job. to succeed. The support I have received has been brilliant, with regular reviews and updates on

13 Apprenticeships Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer alongside experienced staff. You will earn a salary and gain a qualification as well as valuable workplace experience and relevant job-specific skills.

Zavier, Trainee Gintare, Rail project Site Engineer, Co-ordinator, Mace Balfour Beatty “The apprenticeship gave me a really good start “Studying a level to a career with great 3 qualification in prospects. Following Construction and the my apprenticeship in Built Environment Business Administration, was the ideal way I secured my current job to kick-start my as I had developed a firm foundation in office career into a profession where there are administration. Practical experience together huge oportunities and insufficient skilled and with the underpinning skills provided by my experienced people. The apprenticeship gives apprenticeship has been a great route into a me the best of both world - experience and career in project management.” qualifications.”

Ismaeel, Trainee Afifa, HR Accountant, Apprentice, London Borough London Legacy of Newham Development “I saw the Corporation apprenticeship “The Apprenticeship programme as a gave me the perfect great alternative to oportunity to get into university. It provided an area of work which me with an option to train while learning has a bright future and great opportunities and was an opportunity to professionally for career progression. I am learning on practice accountancy principles in a working the job whilst getting paid and securing a environment which helped me to develop into qualification which is very relevant to the job an effective Trainee Accountant.” that I am doing.”

14 Apprenticeships take between one apprentices is £3.30 per hour, but • business, administration and law and four years to complete and many employers pay more than • information and communication cover more than 1,500 job roles in this. The average gross weekly technology a wide range of industries, from wage for an apprentice is £200. • health, public services and care engineering to financial advice, This is dependent on the sector, • education and training. veterinary nursing to accountancy. region and apprenticeship level. The Government is committed Your employment will normally be Other benefits to increasing the number of a minimum of 30 hours per week. Did you know that apprentices are apprenticeships in the UK over the entitled to an NUS card? This is next few years, so there has never Training issued through the National Union been a better time to get involved. During your time as an apprentice of Students and gives you discounts you will receive training to enable at a number of retailers and What types of apprenticeship you to gain nationally recognised services. You may also be entitled are there? qualifications which will help to apply for an Apprenticeship There are three types of advance you in your chosen career. Oyster Travelcard, which allows apprenticeship you can apply for, Apprenticeships are designed with you to claim up to 30% off adult depending on your current skills the help of employers, so they travelcards and bus and tram and qualifications: offer a structured programme that season tickets. – Intermediate Level takes you through the skills you Apprenticeship (Level 2) need to do a job well. Leanne, formerly – Advanced Level Apprenticeship a student at Royal Docks Community (Level 3) Searching for apprenticeship School, completed – Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4 vacancies her apprenticeship or above) If you are in Year 11 or age in construction 16 to 17 and interested in an operations. She was Apprentices’ opportunities for career apprenticeship. To search for the winner of the LLDC progression are increasing with the apprenticeship vacancies, go to Apprentice of the Year expansion of higher apprenticeships. www.apprenticeships.gov.uk. Award. More of these specialised and highly leanne says: “Winning this award skilled apprenticeships, which are For information and guidance means so much to me. I’ve wanted to equivalent to degrees, are being visit www.apprenticeships.gov.uk work in construction ever since I was little, offered each year. where you can download: just like my dad. Having an apprenticeship • How to write a winning gives you the opportunity to gain experience and stay in education.” A real future apprenticeship application after completing her apprenticeship, After finishing, the majority of • Progress your career with higher Leanne was employed directly by BAM apprentices (87%) will stay in apprenticeships Nuttall to work on the high-profile employment. A third (34%) of all former • Apprenticeship support guide Crossrail project in Farringdon. apprentices had received a promotion within 12 months of finishing. What’s on offer? Large, multi-national organisations How old do you have to be? to medium and small enterprises Anyone living in aged 16 offer apprenticeships in a variety of and over who is not in full-time sectors, including: education can apply to be an • retail and commercial enterprise apprentice. If you feel you are not • construction, planning and the ready for an apprenticeship yet, built environment you may want to try a traineeship. • engineering and manufacturing technologies How much do you get paid? • leisure, travel and tourism The minimum wage for • art, media and publishing

Figures quoted are from the Evaluation of Apprenticeships for Learners, BIS, May 2012/13, and the Apprenticeship Pay Survey 2011 15 Newham Council Youth Employment Scheme (YES scheme)

The council’s YES scheme involves Who can apply? you. A range of training events two years’ employment, training, You must be aged between 16 and will be organised from time to education and work experience. 18 and a Newham resident to join time where you will mix with other We hope that all of this gives you Newham YES. Trainees will receive trainees and develop your skills for a chance to get a good start to support throughout the two-year finding permanent employment. your working life. programme. Work experience We offer trainees: Education and training Through the YES scheme we will: • a two-year contract at Newham apprenticeship • plan work experience for Council You will undertake a work-based you throughout the two year • a training allowance starting at qualification with our training programme £180 per week provider which will fit in with • ask you what sort of work • a chance to add to your existing your interests, abilities and work experience you would like and skills, making sure you get the placement. You will also be try to match this. We might not right training, experience and required to attend NVQ workshops always be able to give you your qualifications at the training provider’s office, at first choice, but we will always do • a programme tailored to suit your least once a month. our best to give you something individual needs Apprenticeships can be provided in that meets your interest and • invaluable work experience the following areas: abilities. and an opportunity to gain a Building Control qualification, leading to an Business Admin The YES deal apprenticeship Accountancy As a trainee on Newham YES you • support and advice from the ICT will need to: Newham YES co-ordinator, your Youth Work • follow all of the council’s policies manager and your assessor. and procedures In-house training • inform your college tutor before If you have any questions you can You will also attend in-house 10am if you will be absent on any contact: training courses organised by the day you are meant to be at college Bena Mandalia, Talent Consultant council. These can vary from a • carry out all college work on time Tel: 020 3373 8730 couple of hours to one or two days. • inform your scheme co-ordinator Email: Bena.Mandalia@newham. They will help you both in the work of any problems you may be gov.uk you are doing and in general career having. plans. The scheme co-ordinator All about Newham YES and your manager will plan and Newham Council will provide: Newham Council’s YES scheme discuss with you which courses are • a safe and healthy working Newham Council’s YES scheme best for you. environment - run by London Borough of • training to help you gain an Newham involves two years Support and events apprenticeship employment, training, education You will have an individual training • a scheme co-ordinator to support and work experience. plan and a supervisor to support you throughout

16 • the necessary equipment and material required in the workplace • a work placement within the council for the duration of the training scheme.

Ariba Dar Support Worker – Mental Health, “I started my journey in Newham as a YES apprentice. This helped me develop significant skills and experience which have led me to a permanent post in Adult Social Care. When I first started, I was placed in Children’s Services. I later moved to Adult Services as I enjoyed social work. After three years I have progressed to become a support worker in the Mental Health department. If I had chosen a different path, I don’t think I would have been this close to my goals. I am so grateful to everyone who was involved in this scheme. It has helped so many young people who are struggling to find a job.”

17 Fees and finance guidance £

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

18 Map of learning centres

Key

1 Sixth Form Wanstead MANOR Park PARK 2 Building Crafts College Stratford 3 International Road Maryland ford Rom Woodgrange Park 3 Chobham Academy High St North STRATFORD

4 John F Kennedy School OLYMPIC PARK 5 London Academy of Excellence 9 14 5 7 13 London Design & Engineering 2 6 4 EAST HAM University Technical College GREEN Pl STREET 12 11 ai stow Roa Plaistow 8 Stratford d Upton Park High St South High St 7 Newham College of Further Abbey WEST Road HAM 7 Education d oa R g in rk a 8 Newham Collegiate Sixth Form B

Centre ay W am wh Star Ne 9 Newham Training and Education Lane 10 1 Centre (NEWTEC) BECKTON CANNING 4 TOWN 10 Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) DocksRoyalRoad

Prince Regent Royal Victoria Custom House Royal Albert Beckton Park 11 Six 21 Cyprus Gallions Victoria Dock Road Royal Albert Way Reach 12 Skills for Growth 6 13 St. Angela’s Sixth Form Centre

West NORTH 14 St. Bonaventure’s Sixth Form Silvertown SILVERTOWN WOOLWICH Pontoon Dock London City Centre Airport King George V

19 Brampton Manor Academy Sixth Form

“Brampton Manor Academy Sixth universities. Brampton Manor Subjects Form has within a very short Academy is a highly successful time, established itself as a high school, having been rated by Ofsted Design and technology achieving A level provider in the as “Outstanding” in all areas. English literature region. We offer only academic Modern foreign languages A levels and provide excellent Our amazing 2015 AS/A2 results teaching and guidance that enables is an indication of the quality of Humanities the vast majority of our students to our teachers, many of whom are Information and progress to the most prestigious Oxbridge and Russell Group communication technology Russell Group universities in the graduates and will leave no UK. If you’ve got a dream, we’ll stone unturned in ensuring that Media help make it a reality.” you succeed. Music Dr Dayo Olukoshi, Performing arts Executive Principal We offer excellent curriculum resources with top quality Science and mathematics Brampton Manor Academy Sixth accommodation in all curriculum Sports Form offers distinctive, academic areas, all fully resourced with the provision within Newham. We learning materials and equipment Visual arts deliver a rich programme of A needed for outstanding teaching level teaching in a wide range of and learning. All students, subjects for students who aspire to irrespective of financial status, are achieve the high grades required offered a £200 per term bursary for admission to the UK’s top to help support their studies.

20 Level 3 a Level

16 teaching rooms, a large and 98% A*-C grades. A large study centre and a large student number of students achieved common room with cafeteria. The straight A*/A grades centre has its own outdoor area > We are in the top 1% of with picnic tables and our sixth schools in the country for formers have priority use of the student progress from adjacent tennis courts, cricket KS2-KS4 nets and other sports facilities. > Five of our students are We continue to improve the progressing to Oxford and facilities on offer to our students Cambridge Universities to and have recently opened a new study highly competitive Further, we provide a bespoke sixth form cafeteria. courses like medicine programme of extracurricular activities, ranging from rowing to We offer you our track record as We offer you academic success and debating, to enrich your personal a school: the opportunity to develop the skills development. Many of our > Our 2015 Russell Group and qualities needed for university students attend summer schools progression rate is 88%, admissions alongside first class with leading universities, including with students going to great UCAS guidance. However, despite Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and universities like LSE, UCL, the high academic success you UCL. All students undertake work Imperial, Warwick, Bristol and will achieve at Brampton, our most experience in a field of their choice durham defining feature is the care and in the summer term. > Our students achieved support we provide our students. fantastic results at A level in We treat all students as individuals Our sixth form centre opened in 2015, with 62% A*/A; 87% A*-B and do all we can to help you September 2012. It comprises achieve success in whatever field you wish, enabling you to have an enjoyable and rewarding two years. What is it like to study here? “Brampton Manor Academy has transformed > Find out more my life. I have always wanted to be a doctor and now I am going to Oxford University to Brampton Manor Academy study medicine due to the great teaching, Roman Road, East Ham, support and guidance from the school. Newham, E6 3SQ Thank you Brampton Manor!” Meron t 020 7540 0500 e [email protected] w www.bramptonmanor.org

21 Building Crafts College

“We pride ourselves on a The college is essentially Subjects welcoming and supportive practically based. The majority atmosphere and as a small of time spent in the workshop Construction college, we are not too big for environment, whilst much of the individual.” the theory and underpinning Len Conway, Principal knowledge is imparted in small groups around the work bench. Every student is placed under Lecture rooms, with modern IT the direction of a nominated and projection facilities, are used course tutor, who is responsible for more structured, theoretical for all aspects on that instruction, with a library also individual’s training and welfare. available as a quiet room for Other members of staff will personal study. All students have support the learner in meeting access to the college computer individual’s needs, but the system for course work and nominated tutor combines the the compilation of portfolios for traditional role of the master assessment purposes. craftsman with that of a mentor, to advise and guide students at The college is fully committed to every stage of their development. providing equality of opportunity

22 Level 3 BTEC Vocational advanced Apprenticeships Building Level 2 BTEC Vocational Intermediate Apprenticeships Crafts College Level 1 Multiskills programme Crafting Excellence

and celebrating difference. We strongly believe that all our students are capable of progressing in their chosen subjects, to become a master craftsperson, a construction manager, or a technical expert in their field. When students enrol at the Building Crafts College, they become our learners regardless of their background or prior achievement. They receive our support and commitment to achieve their full potential.

Our students can progress via Level 1 Foundation courses, through to Level 2 and 3 craft courses, to our diplomas in fine woodwork or stonemasonry and ultimately to our degree level course in building conservation. > Find out more

Kennard Road, Stratford, London, E15 1AH t 020 8522 1705 e [email protected] w www.thebcc.ac.uk

23 Chobham Academy

“Our sixth form students have Virtuoso. Sixth Form Academia Subjects achieved amazing successes over features excellent academic their two years with us; we are all tuition, including Russell Group English literature immensely proud of them.” and Oxbridge mentoring with links Modern foreign languages Rebecca Hickey, Principal to a number of top universities, - Spanish while Sixth Form Virtuoso prepares Humanities The core values of Chobham students for careers in the Academy, namely excellence, performing and creative arts with Performing arts respect, integrity, innovation, support from leading institutions Science and mathematics collaboration, are mirrored within such as the Royal Shakespeare our sixth form; we combine the Company and LAMDA. Virtuoso Sports traditional values of excellent students make use of cutting-edge behaviour and smart attire facilities, including a theatre and with great teaching, academic box office, dance studio, Mac suite excellence and the best of modern and recording studio. technology. Sixth-form students at Chobham Academy enjoy a In the first two years since dedicated ICT suite, study room opening, our Academia students and panoramic roof terrace. have enjoyed many notable successes as highlighted by our Our sixth form is divided into 2015 A level results: two different pathways: Sixth A*-B grades 54% Form Academia and Sixth Form A*-C grades 78%.

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stopping off along the way for What is it like to study here? rehearsals of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. On arrival in “No matter what subjects you’re Shakespeare’s birthplace, our doing or what career pathway you students performed the comedy as want to follow, the teachers give part of the Stratford River Festival, you the support and opportunities receiving acclaim from critics and that will allow you to follow your members of the public. This was dreams.” Tracey a trip of a lifetime as our students experienced living and working in a totally unfamiliar environment. Many have secured places to study Award; £1,000 a year for each year at the most prestigious universities of their undergraduate degree. Chobham Academy was in June in the country, including Imperial 2015 judged by Ofsted to be an College London, UCL, the LSE and In addition to these academic ‘outstanding’ school and the King’s College London, whilst one successes, our students sixth form was also judged as of our students has been selected have proven themselves to be ‘outstanding’. Ofsted wrote that to participate in the Sutton Trust outstanding entrepreneurs. In “[Sixth form students] benefit US Programme. This programme 2014, a group of students from from an extensive range of gives bright, state-school students Chobham successfully pitched highly effective teaching and from the UK a taste of life at an their business plan for ‘Chobham’s learning opportunities. American University. Having been Closet’, a second-hand uniform There are opportunities to selected out of 1,600 applicants, refurbishment and retail service, complete high quality work Olamide went on an all-expenses- to bosses at Barclays Bank. placements and participate in paid trip to both Yale and Harvard Competing against twenty other a carefully planned personal universities last summer. groups, ‘Chobham’s Closet’ was the development programme.” winning team, walking away with > Chobham Academy is part of the £1,000 to set up their business. Find out more Harris Federation, which for the first time in 2015 has established a Equally successful have been our Chobham Academy, 40 Cheering bursary for gifted but disadvantaged Virtuoso students, 30 of whom Lane, Newham, E20 1BD students who have gained places at were taken on a six-day journey t 020 3747 6060 Russell Group Universities. Of the from Stratford in East London to e SixthFormAdmissions@ fourteen Chobham students who Stratford-upon-Avon in June 2015. chobhamacademy.org.uk applied, seven will receive the Silver They travelled by canal narrowboat, w www.chobhamacademy.org.uk

25 John F Kennedy School

Subjects

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

“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, Headteacher We offer a sensory based curriculum with all aspects We offer specialist provision for of physical development and young people who are not able postural management in our to access mainstream provision. 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

26 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 learnt 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 JFK pupil

27 London Academy of Excellence

London Academy of Excellence A level subjects (LAE), named State Sixth Form of the year by The Sunday Times, is Biology an academically-focused and high- Chemistry achieving sixth form in Stratford, Economics East London, located right next to the station and Queen Elizabeth English literature Olympic Park. French Our core values of Excellence, Geography Kindness, Respect, Humility, History Independence and Resilience Academic achievement Mathematics underpin all that we do. We are proud to be an inclusive Our students truly value working Further mathematics community that promotes alongside likeminded peers who Philosophy, religion and academic achievement, want to achieve and appreciate ethics aspirational opportunities, the productive and purposeful enriching experiences and nature of life at LAE. We offer only Physics personal development: this is ‘The the ‘facilitating’ A level subjects Psychology LAE Experience’. favoured by the top universities. In Spanish

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our first year, 39% of our cohort secured AAB or better in at least What is it like to study here? two facilitating subjects, an achievement that put us top of the “The support we receive from league tables. our teachers is incredible. I only saw Oxford and Cambridge as an Aspirational opportunities impossible dream, but since joining No two students’ experiences at LAE the idea of applying to the top LAE are the same – our tailored universities has been ‘normalised’.” programmes of university visits, Reiss, year 13, former Kingsford career-readiness workshops, student work placements and mentoring ensures every student is prepared including eight at Oxford and and volunteering opportunities are for their next steps. Last year, Cambridge colleges. character-building and will help more than three quarters of our you build a rich and varied CV too. students received offers to study Enriching experiences at Russell Group universities, We offer our students as many For more information and to book different life experiences as a place at one of our Open Events possible to help find out what is taking place in November, please right for them. We believe this visit: www.lae.ac.uk. is so important that it is built > into our weekly timetable. Every Find out more student participates in our weekly sports programme and we also London Academy of Excellence, offer a range of academic clubs Broadway House, and societies and the Duke of 322 High Street, Edinburgh Award. Stratford, E15 1AJ t 020 3301 1480 Personal development e [email protected] Our close relationship with our w www.lae.ac.uk partner independent schools @LAEstratford enables LAE students to benefit from experiences they would never have expected. In addition, our House system, tutoring, outreach

29 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 Engineering Britain the dynamic and creative Built environment workforce it so desperately needs. Art and design It’s called LDE UTC and if you are 14+ and want to attend the tech Product design school of the future…You need to Computing know about it!” Jason Bradbury, TV tech expert and Mathematics LDE UTC governor Physics confident, independent, work- Biology The London Design & Engineering University Technical College ready individuals. Chemistry (LDE UTC) is a student-focused, high-tech school where academic We combine first class facilities excellence and employer partners and specialist equipment with create the next generation of outstanding staff. This provides

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experiences that will equip students of LDE UTC with the skills they need to secure employment or routes into higher education.

The curriculum is delivered through interesting and exciting employer-led projects, enabling learning by doing. We make learning relevant and memorable, which boosts our students’ academic achievement.

Every student receives expert secure either paid employment Are you excited about the careers advice from our university (through a traineeship or prospect of a career in design and and employer partners, as well apprenticeship), or a place in engineering? If so, our practical as access to mentoring, site visits higher education for which and academic approach – and work placements. Through bursaries and scholarships combined with the strength of our this you gain the opportunity to are available. employer partners – will give you the best possible start and launch your career. > Find out more

London Design and Engineering UTC, Docklands Campus, University Way, London, E16 2RD t 07714 255193 e [email protected] w www.ldeutc.co.uk www.facebook.com/ldeutc @ldeutc

31 Newham College of Further Education

“Newham College offers #UnleashYourPotential Subjects courses at almost every level, Newham College is one of the including degrees at our largest further education colleges Access to higher education University Centre. We provide in London. There are specialist Apprenticeships and fantastic opportunities for facilities for learning, socialising employability students who aim to do their and even keeping fit. Students are Business catering and best. Relevant work experience supported to ensure that learning hospitality is guaranteed and numerous and progression goes far beyond students have even benefited their studies. Our gyms and Computing, IT and creative from travelling abroad to do exercise classes are completely media placements in the industries free – and free breakfasts are Construction that interest them the most. served from 8.30 to 8.45am. Customer and travel services There’s no limit to achieving The subjects that we offer range great things at Newham from engineering and construction Early years, youth and College, whatever your to health and social care. We teach education ambition, we can help you gain academic topics such as psychology Engineering, technology and the skills for your success.” and science and we offer specialist motor vehicle Di Gowland, Principal and Chief training for vocational careers, Fashion and tailoring Executive, Holder of the Queen’s in industries such as tailoring, Award for Enterprise Promotion hospitality and catering or motor GCSEs vehicle engineering. Newham Hairdressing and beauty College is the starting point for Health and social care achieving all your goals. Higher education at NUC Inclusive learning Music technology Science and humanities Sport Teaching ESOL

32 Level 3 BTEC Vocational advanced Apprenticeships Level 2 BTEC Vocational Intermediate Apprenticeships & Traineeships Level 1 BTEC Vocational foundation/Pre-Apprenticeship programmes

Student life Every student is encouraged to take What is it like to study here? part in a range of extra-curricular The staff have really helped me grow activities, where friendships can be creatively and I have learnt a great deal built, new skills can be learned and about the career opportunities in the fashion even additional qualifications can sector. I was originally going to study be gained. Our students’ union and bespoke tailoring, but after discussing this, enrichment teams can enable you I felt that the Fashion Foundation Diploma to keep fit, have fun and accomplish would suit me better. I’m so pleased they achievements that you may never helped me choose this course and I’m hoping to work in have imaged. Our Students’ Union costume design for film and stage performance.” not only represents your interests, Rebekah Pledger, Fashion Foundation Diploma Level 3 but also organises a range of enjoyable events throughout the year. There are Student Life areas Newham College courses centre of excellence, where lifelong at both of our campuses where you Courses are provided free of charge careers are established, as a result can relax and socialise. for all 16-18 year olds. The only of vital links between Newham costs you need to cover are exam College and leading employers, > Find out more fees, books and equipment. Our such as Savile Row and the Royal Learning Resource Centre offers Opera House. East Ham Campus, High Street books, DVDs and online resources South, London, E6 6ER This is just a fraction of what is to help students do research t 020 8257 4446 and complete assignments at available for those with the ambition no extra cost. Newham College to make the most of college in order Stratford Campus, Welfare Road, is committed to pioneering to build a great career! London, E15 4HT opportunities for students to t 020 8257 4000 succeed. In partnership with Free breakfast and lunch e externalenquiries Samsung, we have launched the Free breakfast is served on a daily @newham.ac.uk Samsung Digital Academy, a centre basis to all students who arrive w www.newham.ac.uk of IT excellence where students before 8.45am. Free lunch is also NewhamCollege can learn in a state-of-the-art made available to students aged 16- @NewhamCollege environment, with access to the 18 and discounted travel is offered /newhamcollege latest Samsung devices. to minimise financial worries for all @newhamcollege We also run a fashion and tailoring students in this age group. Newham_College

33 Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre

“If you wish to study in a highly self-development enabling and Subjects academic environment with encouraging students to work hard teachers who will prepare you and stretch themselves to achieve English literature to progress to some of the most their full potential. Modern foreign languages competitive universities in the UK Humanities or abroad then join us!” The A level curriculum has a Mr Mouhssin Ismail, Principal strong intellectual focus, and Science and mathematics an emphasis on preparing Newham Collegiate Sixth Form students for progression to Centre (the NCS) is the academic selective and Russell Group A level centre established by a universities. The expert staff team group of Newham secondary provide a stimulating education, schools: Cumberland, Kingsford, personalised curriculum, and Lister, Little Ilford, Plashet, opportunities to develop wider Rokeby, Royal Docks, Sarah knowledge and experience within Bonnell and Stratford School a supportive environment. Academy - working in partnership with Newham Council. The NCS The centre has excellent facilities primarily offers places to students for students including nine new from its partner schools and science laboratories - three with other schools in Newham and specialised facilities: a Particle surrounding areas. Physics Lab; a Biomedical Lab, and a Bio-Diversity Lab. The centre The centre opened in East Ham in September 2014. The NCS offers a focused A level curriculum for academic 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

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also includes a lecture theatre, student library, quiet study centre, What is it like to study here? a student social centre and café. “When I first applied to the NCS I was thinking, Collegiate students will study four A we’ve got iPads and amazing teachers with good levels in their first year, and attend experience from top Sixth Forms. What’s the catch? I classes for five hours per week in realised when I came here that there is no catch. It’s each subject. Each student has a all true. That’s why the NCS is amazing.” Daniella personal tutor and every student’s programme is individually designed enhance their CVs and university including Oxbridge and Russell to maximise study opportunities applications. The programme Group universities as well and prepare students for successful includes (amongst other things) as scholarship applications progression to leading universities a law society, debating society, to international universities. or competitive internships. music, drama, mentoring, Students also receive assistance Students also undertake private and community volunteering. with entrance examinations e.g. study in the dedicated sixth form Collegiate students have free BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT and STEP. library and learning resource centre student membership of East Ham to develop their independence in leisure centre, which is located If you are predicted to achieve a preparation for university. next to the Collegiate centre. set of impressive GCSE results, and you are interested in studying The extra-curricular programme A focused programme of the subjects we offer, then complements the taught study preparation for university begins Newham Collegiate Sixth Form programme, and enables as soon as students start their Centre is an excellent place for students to follow their interests Year 12 study. Students and your sixth form study. and try new activities to widen staff work closely with leading > their knowledge and skills, and universities to broaden students’ Find out more understanding of different university subjects to familiarise Newham Collegiate Sixth Form them with the range of degree Centre, 326 Barking Road, courses offered, and to start to London E6 2BB target degrees they are particularly t 020 3373 5000 interested in. At the end of Year e [email protected] 12, all students undertake specific w www.TheNCS.co.uk preparation for applications and facebook.com/thencs admissions to higher education, @ncs6th

BMAT: Biomedical Admissions Test UKCAT: UK Clinical Aptitude Test 35 LNAT: Law National Aptitude Test STEP: Sixth Term Examination Paper Newham Training and Education Centre (NEWTEC)

Subjects

Health, social care and public services Personal development and work skills GCSE English and mathematics

“Live in your world – Learn in ours” Vocational Pat Edwards, CEO Learners aged 16 to 18 who are not already qualified at Level 3 or Newham Training and Education above will complete a traineeship Centre (NEWTEC) is a specialist programme for a minimum of six organisation offering vocational weeks at NEWTEC which includes: training opportunities and high quality > a work-experience placement registered day care nursery facilities in in the health and social care or Stratford and East London. early years/childcare sector > employability skills training The learning programmes are (this includes CV writing, job highly responsive to learner search skills, confidence and employer needs and offer building, completing work- excellent progression routes based activities whilst in your ranging from Entry Level to work-placement and a Level 5 Foundation Degree mock interviews) in Early Years and Early Years > Functional Skills English, Leadership and Management. maths and ICT training.

36 Level 3 Vocational advanced Apprenticeships Level 2 Vocational Intermediate Apprenticeships & Traineeships Level 1 Vocational > Upon successful completion of Commercial courses Find out more the Traineeship programme, Level A range of commercial courses 1 learners can then progress to are offered in accordance with NEWTEC, East London Childcare a Level 2 or Level 3 early years, employer demand including Early Institute, 1 Mark Street, childcare, teaching assistant Years and Childcare, Leadership Stratford, London E15 4GY or health and social care study and Management. t 020 8519 5843 programmes. Learners aged e [email protected] 16 to 18 who are on Level 2 or Nurseries w www.newtec.ac.uk Level 3 study programmes work, The nurseries pride themselves NEWTEC Elci (East London towards English, maths and ICT on their strong links with parents/ Childcare Institute) if required. All programmes offer carers and are dedicated to work placement opportunities meeting the individual needs of for learners at Levels 2 and the children and families that 3 via nurseries, playgroups, attend our provisions. NEWTEC toddler groups, crèches, schools, has six nurseries, that provide adult care settings or business high quality day-care for children environments. aged three months to rising five.

Vocational and Apprenticeships NEWTEC Recruitment include: The NEWTEC Recruitment Agency > Early Years and Childcare and provides both childcare and Health and Social Care health and social care agency > Apprenticeships offered at staff on demand for provisions levels 2 and 3. who may be under-staffed for various reasons. Higher Education include: What is it like to > Kingston University Foundation study here? degrees Levels 4 and 5 in “NEWTEC has provided me early Years and in Early Years with the right tools for my leadership and Management. future. I am completing my Level 3 and am already in The Foundation Degree provides paid employment” an appropriate pathway for Sadia learners wanting to progress to a Level 6 ‘Top Up’ Degree.

37 Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc)

“NewVIc is a college with an education or employment. Subjects excellent track record for We equip young people with the successful student development knowledge and skills needed to Art and design and progression. We are a strong, stay safe and flourish in modern Business supportive community organised Britain. Classical civilisation around the needs of individual students and focused on helping In 2015, more than 770 students Computer science everyone succeed.” won places at university, with Construction Eddie Playfair, Principal 91 progressing to Russell Group Design and technology universities. In 2016, vocational Newham Sixth Form College students achieved a triple Economics and finance (NewVIc) has been a successful distinction or above; 88 achieved Engineering learning community for more a D* D* D* (triple distinction star) English language than 20 years. We are a thriving, grade which is equivalent to three diverse and friendly college A* grades at A level. English literature located in the heart of east At A level, 41% of NewVIc Fashion and textiles London. Established in 1992, the candidates achieved an A*, A or Foundation learning college has supported 50,000 B grade, and there was a 25% Functional skills students in achieving their goals increase in A* grades. - and these former students Health, social care, are now engaged in work and NewVIc offers a wide range of childcare and education further study across every courses including more than 40 Humanities economic sector. A level subjects, specialist Information and Honours and Create Programmes, communication technology As one of London’s largest sixth Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, form colleges, with more than Law 2,500 students, we offer a very Media wide range of opportunities Modern foreign languages for learning and personal development. We get to know every Music student well and provide them with Performing arts individual attention and support. Science and mathematics Our focus is to provide students with everything they need to Sports successfully progress to higher Travel and tourism

38 Level 3 a Level BTEC Vocational Level 2 BTEC Vocational Traineeship Level 1 BTEC Vocational foundation programmes

Activities you can participate A place to achieve your goals in include DJing, the debating club, the Cricket, Basketball The support available at NewVIc is exactly and Leadership Academies, what I need to achieve my academic and creative writing, street dance, personal goals. The college has given me Model United Nations and health the opportunity for residential educational advocacy training. Student visits to the universities of Oxford and development activities are open Cambridge, to get involved in exciting and to all students and participation challenging pursuits, and to gain high can contribute towards your Sixth quality work experience. Form Bac. Migen Myftari, Honours Programme student studying A2 Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, AS Computer Science. We want all students to enjoy Ambition: To study Engineering at Cambridge University their time at NewVic, to unlock their potential with our support, and foundation level and ESOL development. One of the ways and to achieve their goals for courses. If you choose to join us, we do this is by providing successful progression to higher you will receive excellent teaching an exciting, high quality and education or the world of work. and support to achieve the wide-ranging programme > success you deserve, and create of student development Find out more the future you want. We will treat and sports activities. These you with respect and challenge activities will help you broaden Newham Sixth Form College you academically - encouraging your experience, develop your (NewVIc), Prince Regent Lane, you to develop new ways of seeing interests and passions, support London, E13 8SG and thinking. your wellbeing and offer t 020 7473 4110 opportunities for fun, competition e [email protected] We expect you to become a skilled and skills development. w www.newvic.ac.uk independent learner by adopting a fb.me/newhamsix mature approach to your studies - Our Nrich programme covers the @talknewvic meeting deadlines and aiming for creative arts, sports, leadership, 100% attendance and punctuality. enterprise, health awareness, language power, understanding At NewVIc we not only support our communities and our world. and invest in your accademic We run activities on a daily basis success, we also place a during lunchtimes, after college high value on your all-round and on Wednesday afternoons.

39 SIX 21

“Universities want thinkers. equally well.” Ofsted report - Subjects Employers seek problem solvers. outstanding in all categories. So schools have to change. At Art Six 21 we offer a top academic From School 21 comes a Biology education, and a lot more - pioneering new sixth form, Six Business and enterprise incredible opportunities to develop 21. Opening in 2017, Six 21 will into extraordinary individuals.” be a dynamic and exciting place Chemistry Peter Hyman, Executive for those with the ambition to go Computing Headteacher to top universities, find fulfilling Creative digital media careers and make a difference to Design “School 21 is an exciting place the world. to learn. Outstanding leadership Drama has produced a highly effective Harnessing School 21’s Economics school in a short time. Excellent experienced team with a track English language teaching across the school record of developing exceptional English literature and in every subject allows students who are eloquent all groups of pupils to achieve speakers, skilled problem Environmental science Extended project qualification Further mathematics Geography Government and politics History Mathematics Music Music technology Philosophy Physical education Photography Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish

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solvers and creative thinkers, at Six 21, we believe in the What is it like to study here? balanced development of Head (academics), Heart (empathy) “The thing about Six 21 is that they and Hand (creating). really do prepare you for the future. You learn how to speak, how to think, A unique programme of learning how to work with others and how to We will create a bespoke do amazing projects. And at the same programme for every student time they help get you ready for top who comes to Six 21, drawing universities and careers.” upon an unrivalled network of Zakiya, Year 11 organisations and opportunities that the school’s founders and influential trustees have built up universities (including King’s your local community and over the last five years. College London and Oxford and internationally. Cambridge colleges). > A levels taught by outstanding > Research projects, in an Are you ambitious, academic teachers employing the most academic area of your choice, and enterprising? Do you want a advanced teaching techniques - making use of masterclasses sixth form experience that goes working in partnership with top from top university professors, beyond the ordinary? If so, Six 21 to develop the confidence, could be the place for you. independence, and creativity > that enables success at Find out more university. > Real-world learning - long Six 21, Pitchford Street, London, term, ongoing placements E15 4RZ with our network of partners: t 020 8262 2121 Ext. 621 project internships in the e [email protected] fields of law, medicine, the w six21.org.uk arts, high tech businesses. @six21_uk > Leadership development and service learning. The chance to make a difference, address challenges, and campaign for change in

41 Skills for Growth

Subjects

Business administration Customer service IT Childcare Maths English Work skills and employability

“To develop the skills of training to enhance the skill sets individuals and communities to of young people in the community respond to the changing needs of a and to ensure that they can lead 21st century workforce.” productive and independent Ashley McCaul, CEO lives. Skills for Growth helps young people start their career, Skills for Growth is a well- equipping them with the skills established and well recognised and experiences that they need to charity that puts our learners progress into employment. at the heart of everything we strive to achieve. We We provide a structured approach offer apprenticeships, work including both educational and experience, qualifications and pastoral support. We have a

42 Level 2 BTEC Vocational Intermediate Apprenticeships & Traineeships Level 1 BTEC Vocational foundation/Pre-Apprenticeship programmes

dedicated staff team to help you make the best choices. What is it like to study here? What can I achieve? Skills for Growth offers you “Skills for Growth has enabled the chance to grow and me to start my career in a develop both new and existing position where I can see myself skills including: progressing. I no longer have to worry about my future as they > Qualifications in maths and have helped me to create one for english (if required) from Entry myself that I can look forward to” level 2 up to Level 2 James > vital employability skills and interview techniques You will be required to attend If you would like to apply, please > NVQ Level 2 and 3 an assessment day where we contact our Learner Services qualifications in Business will assess your work readiness team on 020 8221 0500. administration, Customer as well as your maths and service, IT and Childcare. English levels. If you feel that you are ready to > valuable work experience in enter the world of work, Skills small and large businesses You will need to demonstrate for Growth will be able to offer > the opportunity to experience motivation and commitment to you excellent employment-based different vocational areas to achieving your goals. training, leading you to develop make the best career lifelong work-based skills. decisions for your future. You will also meet with a Learner > Services officer to discuss your Find out more All our pre-apprenticeship skills, qualifications and work programmes offer structured experience. You will then be Skills for Growth, 379/381 High financial support and provide you formally offered an appropriate Street, Stratford, E15 4QZ with the skills to progress into a programme or apprenticeship. t 020 8221 0500 suitable apprenticeship. e learnerrecruitment@ This will ensure that you start a skillsforgrowth.org.uk There are no formal entry programme or apprenticeship w www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk/ requirements, as we can deliver that gives you the best opportunity www.twitter.com/ all of the qualifications you need. to succeed. skillsforgrowth w www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk/ employers/charles-stanley/

43 St. Angela‘ ’s Ursuline 6th Form

“A very warm welcome to St. the excitement and challenge Subjects Angela’s Ursuline Sixth Form as of both advanced or applied you consider the next stage of learning, but also the extra Art education in your aspirations enrichment opportunities and Business and economics for university and working life. outstanding support that have Your choice of post-16 education made our progression rates to Design and textiles in both the institution you university truly exceptional. Drama choose and the courses you English literature wish to study is one of the most Our mixed gender institution important decisions you will boasts a choice of 28 A level Extended project make in your life. In addition the courses, as well as BTEC Government and politics educational leap you are about Health and Social Care and the to make is the biggest you will Extended Project. Our links Health and social care ever make and so this is a time to universities and the world Humanities of great excitement.” of work create cutting edge IT and computer sciences Mark Johnson, Headteacher opportunities for all students to grow as individuals as well Media At St. Angela’s Ursuline Sixth as part of the very special Modern foreign languages Form we have an excellent community that is St Angela’s. tradition of not only providing an Music outstanding education, filled with Performing arts Psychology RE Science and mathematics Visual arts

44 Level 3 a Level BTEC Health & Social Care

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 > Find out more

St. Angela’s Ursuline Sixth Form, St George’s Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8HU t 020 8475 7329 e [email protected] What was it like to study here? w www.stangelas-ursuline.co.uk “There is so much opportunity provided in the Sixth Form to set you on the right path for further education and life. Constant support and guidance is provided to motivate you towards success.” Sara, now studying Medicine at Queen Mary University

45 St Bonaventure’s 6th Form

“We get to know every one of our to study a variety of subjects, Subjects students individually and provide academic and vocational. support to them every step of the Art way. We make sure parents are Our results are consistently Biology kept fully aware of their progress good and we have the best Business extended diploma and our small class sizes of results in the country in the Sport and exercise sciences approximately 13 per class means highly regarded Humanities and Business studies we provide more personalised Social Sciences. We have a new teaching. St Bonaventure’s has Chemistry sixth form building opening in all the advantages of a traditional December 2016 with a fantastic Computing sixth form with excellent new entrance, common room Drama mentoring and pastoral care.” and kitchen area for students Economics Paul Halliwell, Headteacher to relax in between lessons English literature or catch up with homework, French We teach traditional subjects coursework or extra reading. Geography that are highly rated by the most German prestigious universities and we Standards and expectations are make sure that our students make very high at St Bonaventure’s Government and politics exceptional progress. Our sixth and we boast longstanding Graphic art form is co-educational and we partnerships with successful History provide an outstanding education academic institutions and ICT to young men and women wishing employers. St Bonaventure’s Media Mathematics and further Mathematics Physics Product design (3D design) Psychology Sociology Spanish Religious studies

46 Level 3 a Level BTEC Vocational

What is it like to study here? “They have a fantastic, friendly and diverse learning environment. The teachers help you every step of the way and I felt well supported and encouraged to aim high. Everyone has high expectations of you as St Bonaventure’s students go on to do amazing things.” Zainab - former Plashet School pupil

“St Bonaventure’s is a family. Everyone cares for you and we look after each other. The teachers put so much effort into your education.” Balqis - former Sarah Bonnell pupil

> has a fantastic reputation on a Find out more “The leap from GCSE to A local, national and international level is immense. You need level and many of our alumni St Bonaventure’s 6th Form to ensure that you are in a have made positive impacts in Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, college that will support you many areas of society since we London, E7 9QD in the difficult first year. In St were founded in 1877. t 020 8472 3844 ext 130/178 Bonaventure’s, the staff will e [email protected] love you. It is a community.” Choose us if academic success find us on facebook Trey - former St Bonaventure’s is as important to you as it is twitter.com/stbons pupil to us.

47 Skills for University Technical the future Colleges (UTCs)

If you know the employment sector Learning at a UTC The UTC day you wish to pursue a career in Attending a UTC gives you a unique To give you the time to undertake and want to develop specialist experience and offers: academic and technical studies technical skills, then studying the school day is longer at a UTC, at a UTC could be a good option • access to world-class facilities typically from 8.30am to 5.00pm. for you. Studying at a UTC allows and equipment used by industry This includes time for homework, you to combine traditional GCSEs • practical work and project- leaving your evenings clear for and A levels with specialist based learning connected to the other activities. technical qualifications, gaining working world the experience and knowledge • an opportunity to work with What to do next that employers need. It will businesses on real-life projects You can join a UTC in Year 10 or ensure you are qualified to work • access to placements and work Year 12. Lots of UTCs hold regular in growing sectors that are experience open days and events and provide looking for staff who can develop • a chance to learn from experts useful resources to give you new products, stretch and reuse at universities further help and advice. existing resources, and meet the • expert advice on your future challenges of the future. career options. “I feel like I am gaining a whole new set of applied skills as well UTCs are government-funded Technical specialism as subject knowledge that will go schools that teach 14 to 18-year- UTCs offer technical specialisms in on to help me in the workplace.” old students technical and the areas where businesses are most Abigail, UTC student scientific subjects in a whole new in need of skills. These include: way. They are educating inventors, To find your local UTC and engineers, scientists and • engineering register your interest, visit technicians for the manufacturing • manufacturing http://www.utcolleges.org/utcs/ industries, wind farms, rail • health sciences links and hi-tech hospitals of • product design tomorrow. By 2016 more than • digital technologies 30,000 students will be able to • the built environment. follow this new pathway.

48 Other pathways

Although the colleges and Hackney Community College, Waltham Forest further education providers in Shoreditch Campus, Falkirk Leyton Sixth Form College, Essex Newham offer an extensive range Street, Hackney London N1 6HQ Road, Leyton, London E10 6EQ of study options and facilities, t 020 7613 9123 t 020 8928 9000 you might be looking for a e [email protected] e [email protected] particularly specialised course w www.hackney.ac.uk w www.leyton.ac.uk that may be available locally or in a neighbouring borough. You Redbridge Sir George Monoux College, can find out more about what is Redbridge College, Little Heath, 90 Chingford Road, E17 5AA on offer at other education and Barley Lane, Romford, t 020 85233 544 training providers by visiting their Essex RM6 4XT e [email protected] websites, or contacting them t 020 8548 7400 w www.george-monoux.ac.uk directly through the details e [email protected] listed below. w www.redbridge-college.ac.uk Waltham Forest College, Forest Road, Walthamstow, Barking and Dagenham Tower Hamlets E17 4JB Barking and Dagenham College, Tower Hamlets College, Poplar t 020 8501 8000. Rush Green Campus, Dagenham High Street, London E14 0AF e [email protected] Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0XU t 020 7510 7510 w www.waltham.ac.uk t 020 3667 0294 e [email protected] w www.barkingdagenham w www.tower.ac.uk Newham college.ac.uk Access to Music London, British City Gateway Academy of New Music, Sugar Hackney 32 Mastmaker Court House Yard, Sugar House Lane, BSix Brooke House Sixth Form Mastmaker Road London E15 2QS College, Kenninghall Road, London E14 9UB t 020 8555 3305 London E5 8BP t 020 3727 6222 e atm.london@accessto t 0800 3892 947 e [email protected] music.ac.uk e [email protected] w https://home.citygateway.org. w www.accesstomusic.co.uk w www.bsix.ac.uk uk/pre-employment-training- for-16-24s East London Arts and Music (ELAM), Pitchford Street, Stratford, London E15 4RZ t 020 8555 1728 e [email protected] w www.elam.co.uk

All information in this brochure is correct at time of publication (November 2015) 49 GOING TO UNIVERSITY

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

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

Medicine/dentistry Maths, further maths, physics, chemistry, biology English literature, history, geography or a modern foreign language

Medical sciences Maths, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology English literature, history, geography or a modern foreign language

Veterinary science Maths, chemistry, biology, English literature English literature, history, geography or a modern foreign language

Biological sciences Maths, chemistry, biology, psychology English literature, history, geography or a modern foreign language

Physical sciences Maths, further maths, physics, chemistry English literature, history, geography or a modern foreign language

Maths Maths, further maths, physics English literature, history, geography or a modern foreign language

Engineering pathway Maths, further maths, physics, chemistry English literature, history, geography or a modern foreign language

Politics, philosophy Maths, English literature, history, economics A modern foreign language or geography and economics

Humanities Students choose four subjects from the following: English literature, history, geography, religious education, a modern foreign language, psychology or biology

51 For more information about Once you earn more than £21,000, and will have details of these on choosing your subjects and entry you pay 9% of your income above their website. Scholarships and requirements, have a look at £21,000. For example, a graduate bursaries do not have to be repaid. Informed Choices, the Russell on a salary of £25,000 will pay £30 a Group’s guide to making decisions month (9% of £4,000) from a monthly Ieva Petraviciute about your post 16 education. take-home pay of around £1,560. Ieva studied A levels in film studies The Russell Group represents 24 (Take-home pay is the amount (A), history (B) and psychology (A), leading UK universities which are of money you get to take home and a Level 3 subsidiary diploma committed to maintaining the very and spend once tax and national in TV and film production (D*). She best research, an outstanding insurance have been taken off.) is going on to study digital film teaching and learning experience production at the University of and unrivalled links with business You will pay interest on your Greenwich. and the public sector. tuition fee loan, and you need to “The teachers at NewVIc are be aware that the amount you very understanding and know University fees and finance owe will increase each year with what is best for me, challenging – funding is available interest. Interest is charged at the me to reach my full potential. Going to university costs money. rate of inflation plus 3% while you I have learned so many things You will have tuition fees to pay are studying. If your repayments during my course that I am sure and you will need money for your don’t start because you’re earning will help me in the future. I have living costs: things like your rent if less than £21,000, the interest on also been involved in the NewVlc you live away from home, money your loan will increase at the rate Dance Company and the Raleigh for food, travel, clothes and books of inflation. Programme. During my time and materials for your course. The at NewVlc, I have built up my good news is there are loans to Repayments are normally taken confidence which has led me to help you with all of these costs. automatically from your salary, doing great things such as work and monthly repayments are experience at MTV.” Tuition fee loans linked to your income and not the You will probably have seen in the amount borrowed. If you haven’t news that students will pay up to paid off the loan after 30 years, £9,000 a year for undergraduate your loan will be written off. courses and most degree courses last for three years. You do not have Living cost loans to pay these fees up front. Instead You can also get help with your living the Government, through the costs. If your family income is less Student Loans Company, will provide than £42,620 per year, you will be you with a loan to pay your fees. able to get some help with your The fees will be paid directly to the living costs in the form of a loan. university for all eligible students. You can also get living cost loans. Living cost loans are determined by Repaying your loan your family income and individual Student loans have been designed circumstances such as whether you to be manageable and realistic. You are studying in London or living at are liable to repay your loan in the home. April which falls three years after the start of your course, but you will Scholarships and bursaries only make repayments if you are Each university will offer earning more than £21,000. scholarships and bursaries

52 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.

53 MAKE AN ACTION PLAN • Research different courses

• Research different education providers

• Find out the application deadlines for courses you are interested in

• Find out about open days and open evenings

• Find out your current school deadlines for tutor references

• If in doubt, ask!

54 Where to get advice and information?

If you are at school Newham Workplace maintains a University Technical Colleges If you are in years 10 or 11, database of Newham residents aged To find your local UTC and register contact your school careers 18 and over who are interested in your interest, visit adviser or careers teacher. Or call finding out about apprenticeship http://www.utcolleges.org/utcs/ 15 Billion on 020 8536 3631 and opportunities. Register your interest ask to speak to a careers adviser, with Newham Workplace by getting Going to university who will be able to discuss your in touch with the engagement team: Further advice on: options with you. www.newhamworkplace.co.uk/ Student finance https://www.gov. apprenticeships uk/browse/education/student- If you are over 16 Telephone 020 3373 1101 finance You can call 020 3373 0450 to talk Email [email protected]. University application process to a Newham 16-18 adviser to uk www.ucas.com discuss your options. For more information on National Union of Students Contact the National Careers Traineeship opportunities www.nus.org.uk Service for more information, Traineeship opportunities will be advice and guidance on careers advertised regularly on the National Studying abroad and the qualifications and skills Apprenticeship Service website www.thestudentworld.com needed for them: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk. https://nationalcareersservice. For more information about Russell Group universities: for direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx traineeships visit http:// information on choosing your for an online chat traineeships.apprenticeships.org. subjects and entry requirements, 0800 100 900 to speak to a uk/ have a look at Informed Choices careers adviser (www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ 16-19 Bursary Fund informed-choices), the Russell For more information on To find out more visit http:// Group’s excellent guide to apprenticeship opportunities www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/ making decisions about your Visit www.apprenticeships.org. overview post-16 education. uk for more information, or talk to your school careers adviser to Care to Learn – Help with your discuss your options. childcare while you learn For more information visit For vacancies, go to www. www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or apprenticeships.org.uk call the Learner Support Line and click “find and apply for on 0800 121 8989. apprenticeships”. It is free to register and once you have set up Dance and Drama Awards your account you can receive alerts For more information visit to tell you about new vacancies. https://www.gov.uk/dance- drama-awards

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