Prospectus 2019/20 Wyke Sixth Form College 2019/20 Prospectus
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WE WYKE PROSPECTUS 2019/20 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS Graphic Design 50 Health & Social Care 52 COURSE History 54 IT & Computing 56 Applied Law 58 INDEX Law 59 Accounting 26 Mathematics 60 Fine Art 27 Core Mathematics 61 Biology 28 Further Mathematics 61 Business 30 Media Studies 62 Chemistry 32 Creative Digital Media 63 Criminology 34 Modern Foreign Languages 64 Dance 35 Music 66 Drama & Theatre 36 Music Technology 67 COURSE INDEX Performing Arts 37 Philosophy, Ethics & Religious Studies 68 Economics 38 Physical Education 70 English Language & Literature 40 Photography 71 English Language 42 Physics 72 English Literature 43 Psychology 73 Extended Project Qualification 44 Applied Science 74 Film Studies 45 Sociology 75 Geography 46 Sport 76 Government & Politics 48 Foundation Programme 78 02 WYKE.AC.UK WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS Welcome TO WYKE “Wyke offers a true sixth form experience with high quality specialist teaching, a university style campus and a culture that fosters independence and encourages students to be themselves. We are highly successful at supporting students to great destinations, with 25% of our Level Three students progressing to Russell Group Universities, including an unprecedented eight students WELCOME PRINCIPAL’S securing their Oxbridge offer this year. As the largest A Level provider in Hull and East Riding, the statistics are straightforward; students do very well at Wyke Sixth Form College. In 2018, the percentage pass rate at A Level was 99%, with 22 subjects achieving 100%. There was a significant increase in the proportion of students achieving the much coveted A* grade (116 students). The 848 A*-B grades underline the strength of our outcomes. We have established a reputation for our outstanding science and health provision. Last year, nine students secured places on Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. I will commit to helping even more students make exceptional progress while studying at Wyke Sixth Form College, along with developing the wider personal qualities that ensures they truly stand out. Once at Wyke, you will be joining students from over forty-three schools, spanning across Hull, East Riding and North Lincolnshire. If you want to learn in a superb educational environment, being taught by A Level and BTEC specialist teachers whose sole focus is sixth form students, then I can guarantee Wyke Sixth Form College is the place for you.“ Paul Britton, Principal WYKE.AC.UK 03 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS 04 WYKE.AC.UK WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS Aiming to Sixth Form College in the country Paul Britton, Principal WYKE.AC.UK 05 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS TRAVELLING To Wyke TRAVELLING TO WYKE TO TRAVELLING 06 WYKE.AC.UK WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS TRAVELLING TO WYKE TO TRAVELLING WYKE.AC.UK 07 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS Information FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS LAURA’S TIME AT WYKE Our aim at Wyke Sixth Form College is for all students to achieve WAS VERY POSITIVE their potential. If your child is thinking about leaving their school AND EXCEEDED MY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS FOR PARENTS INFORMATION and wanting to start the next step of their education here at Wyke, we appreciate the enormity of the decision and so we recommend EXPECTATIONS AND coming to visit the college and taking the time to speak to staff, teachers and students. Make an informed decision that is right for SHE WAS WELL you and your child. SUPPORTED TO ACHIEVE HER AMBITIONS.” At Wyke, we are a true sixth form college, and there are some imitations, so when making a decision about your son or daughters future, make sure you SIMON BANKS, are well informed and have all the facts. We provide PARENT OF LAURA BANKS a top class education for all of our students in superb settings with specialist A Level and BTEC teachers. We adopt an adult approach to learning and project an independent atmosphere on campus, giving students the freedom to find their place and explore their strengths and interests. We encourage students to work hard throughout their time studying with us; we set targets for achievement and teachers and tutors will review progress and keep parents informed. Our commitment is to support all of our students to be successful and we welcome parent and guardian involvement to help make this happen. We believe the role of parents and guardians is of the utmost importance and we will keep you informed of your son/daughter’s progress throughout their time at Wyke. We value links with parents and guardians and believe that it is through a strong partnership that we are able to make the best promise for our students. 08 WYKE.AC.UK WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS SENIOR MANAGEMENT Team “My aim is to make Wyke not only the best sixth form (From left to right) college in the area but the best in the country. I am Chris Herring, Assistant Principal extremely excited to be relocating to Yorkshire to help lead Wyke Sixth Form College as it continues to offer Paul Britton, Principal exceptional sixth form education for the young people Jenny Anderson, HR Manager Julie Peaks, Vice Principal of Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.” SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Jamie Davies, Assistant Principal Paul Britton Principal WYKE.AC.UK 09 WYKE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 2019/20 PROSPECTUS STUDENT Support Students at Wyke are provided with a high level of dedicated support. Whatever the problem, there will be someone here to help. Eligibility is based on levels of household THE TUTOR TEAM SAFEGUARDING income and this is reviewed each year to try to help as many students as possible. Every student is allocated an individual Student safety at Wyke Sixth Form progress tutor who supports and guides College is really important to us. This Applications for September 2019 usually them through their study programme is why we have appointed a full time open towards the end of May, and you over the course of their time with us. Safeguarding Officer who is dedicated to need to apply by 31st July 2019 to ensure Students are placed in a tutor group meeting the safeguarding needs of all of that the financial support is in place for according to their year of study, and a our students. when you start in September. In addition, programme of study skills, health advice, financial support is available as part university and next steps guidance is of the vulnerable bursary for students delivered. COLLEGE COUNSELLORS who are in care or are care leavers, or in receipt of certain benefits in their own STUDENT SUPPORT The progress tutors work very closely At Wyke Sixth Form College we have a right. If your parents are in receipt of with curriculum staff to ensure the very confidential counselling service available certain benefits, you may also be eligible best level of support for our students, that all students can access. for guaranteed free meals in education. enabling them to be successful in all their subject choices. Two qualified counsellors are available over three days at the College, offering Along with this, students meet with onsite discrete regular counselling and STUDENT EXECUTIVE their progress tutor regularly on a one off drop in sessions. “We are the Student Executive, and one-to-one basis to discuss their we are here to represent you and your progression and decide what will help voice to improve the overall student them best in achieving their goals. The experience at Wyke Sixth Form College. Progress Tutor team also offer pastoral GUIDANCE support beyond the curriculum and can Office, Admissions and Exams staff all In addition to adhering to the needs and refer to external agencies if necessary. work closely together to provide the desires of the students, we also do our guidance service which is available during own work based off our ideas in order Along with our careers and university College timetable hours. Guidance staff to improve college life such as arranging co-ordinators, the tutors will work can offer help with timetable queries, charity events, introducing meal deals with students on what they plan to do transport information, exam questions and providing free feminine hygiene beyond Wyke Sixth Form College, guiding and much more. products to students. and supporting them, whether that be through university, apprenticeship or As president, I am responsible for employment applications. numerous things including; ensuring FINANCIAL SUPPORT the Student Executive works efficiently; Wyke Sixth Form College offers attending meetings about new LEARNING SUPPORT financial support through the College opportunities for the College and being discretionary award. If you are eligible, available for students to speak to me The learning support team provides extra the College will provide you with a about any problem they may have. It is a study support to students who need it or travel pass or a meal allowance. very dynamic role so no day is the same! who want to improve their study skills. This coming year should present many They support students with dyslexia, You can also access financial assistance exciting changes and additions to the dyslexic tendencies, asperger’s syndrome towards other essential College College and the Student Executive are and other disabilities. The team can loan items. Students will need to apply by eager to make the student experience out equipment such as laptops and lift completing an application form and at Wyke Sixth Form College the best it keys to students who need them. The returning this to the College along with can be!” department supports students either on evidence of eligibility. a one to one or an occasional basis and Lacey Trebilcook, President also offer academic mentoring to students for some subjects.