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PROSPECTUS 2020 WORKING TOGETHER FOR YOUR SUCCESS WELCOME CONTENTS WHY CHOOSE US 02 OPPORTUNITIES 03 TRANSPORT 04 FUTURE PATHWAYS 05 BUSINESS AND ICT 06 BUSINESS, BUSINESS STUDIES, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ICT CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS 10 ART, DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES, MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, PHOTOGRAPHY ENGLISH AND MEDIA ARTS 14 ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE, ENGLISH LITERATURE, MEDIA PRODUCTION HUMANITIES 18 CLASSICAL CIVILISATION, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, LAW, POLITICS, SOCIOLOGY The Consortium Sixth Form Partnership between Cottingham High School, Hessle High School and Wolfreton School started over 25 years ago. It has developed into a MATHEMATICS 24 strong, vibrant and successful community for students to experience, something that MATHEMATICS, MATHEMATICS - FURTHER we are extremely proud of. MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES 26 We offer a range of courses including A Level subjects and a variety of vocational FRENCH, GERMAN, JAPANESE, SPANISH options. This wide ranging curriculum provides flexibility to meet your individual needs. SCIENCE 30 With us you will experience new and different environments, providing the chance to APPLIED SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, PSYCHOLOGY make new friends. You will also receive all the support needed to help you achieve your goals and you can also gain extra skills through our programme of enrichment SPORT 35 and extra-curricular opportunities. PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT Choosing where to study after completing your GCSEs is an important decision. Along with our open evenings, we hope that this prospectus will begin to give you a flavour TECHNOLOGY 37 and insight into what we have to offer you in the sixth form. ENGINEERING, FASHION AND TEXTILES, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE In November you will have the opportunity to experience our Sixth Form Taster Day, HOW TO APPLY 40 where you can ‘taste’ subjects of interest. Sixth Form Induction will also take place APPLICATION FORM 41 later in the year. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding any aspect of our Course specifications are available on our website for all subjects: www.the-consortium.org sixth form experience, please do not hesitate to contact us. All information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change. WHY CHOOSE US? OPPORTUNITIES CHOICE ENRICHMENT We offer over 30 course options and our combination possibilities mean that there is Having a great set of academic qualifications is a very small part of what makes a something for everyone. person shine. We offer a variety of enrichment opportunities in addition to your regular studies. These include emergency first aid, food safety, sign language and team SUPPORT leading qualifications. The change from school to sixth form is exciting but it is also very different. We make sure that you are supported through this period and throughout your time with us. We SPORT have highly qualified and experienced subject teachers who will support and guide you A wide range of sport and recreational opportunities are available. In addition to in your studies. Your Student Services Manager will help you settle in and will be a choosing to study the subject, you could take part in team activities, join a club or vital point of contact for advice and information. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, complete an accredited course in sports leadership or fitness training. More there is also financial support available through the 16-19 Bursary Fund. information regarding what is on offer can be obtained from subject staff. SUCCESS COMMUNITY In 2018 our A Level pass rate was 99%, with 45% of students achieving A* - B grades Our sixth forms also have a great social community. Each has a student council or and 18% A* - A grades. A large proportion of our students successfully progress to committee and you will be encouraged to get involved with planning events for university while others follow their career path through further education, employment everyone to take part in. Whether it is a themed charity fundraising day, a BBQ, or and apprenticeships. that all important final year prom, you can be sure that there will be something for you! 02 THE CONSORTIUM - PROSPECTUS 2020 WWW.THE-CONSORTIUM.ORG 03 TRANSPORT FUTURE PATHWAYS Beverley High Road Cranbrook Avenue Cottingham Road Bricknell Avenue Northgate Cottingham Sixth Form FREEFREE NO NO BUS A164 FARES! FARES Wolfreton Sixth Form UNIVERSITY Beverley Road The Consortium Sixth Form Partnership offers a free Many of our students progress to university once they have completed their studies. transport service that is available Monday to Friday We will guide you through the whole UCAS process, from selecting the right university during term time. to completing and submitting your application. Hessle Sixth Form This dedicated service travels between each of our three We provide the opportunity to visit universities and to attend the UCAS Higher sixth form colleges in a morning, at lunch time and later Education Convention at the University of Hull. This exhibition hosts and showcases Boothferry Road every afternoon. It also provides the opportunity to travel around 100 universities from across the country, giving you the chance to talk with between home and sixth form using the additional routes representatives about the degree courses available to you. You can pick up course across the local area. information and can also attend lectures covering a variety of topics including student North Road finance, university life and tips on making your application. The service has a regular bus timetable providing you with an easy and straightforward commute to complete APPRENTICESHIPS Calvert Lane your studies. Details can be found within the travel Careers information, advice and guidance also feature highly. For those of you section on our Consortium Sixth Form Partnership looking to gain employment or an apprenticeship, we provide a variety of resources to website: Willerby Road help and assist you. These include CV and letter writing workshops and specialist sessions regarding apprenticeship and career route options. Across the UK there are www.the-consortium.org a growing number of degree apprenticeship opportunities available. The Parkway 04 THE CONSORTIUM - PROSPECTUS 2020 WWW.THE-CONSORTIUM.ORG 05 BUSINESS (BTEC - Edexcel) BUSINESS STUDIES (AQA) Available at: Cottingham Sixth Form YOU WILL STUDY: Exploring Business Developing a Marketing Campaign Personal and Business Finance Investigating Customer Service The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business enables you to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for successful performance in working life. These include time management, problem solving, research and investigation and decision making. The course is equivalent to one A Level. Available at: Hessle and Wolfreton Sixth Form ASSESSMENT: YOU WILL STUDY: 58% Exam/Set Task What is Business? Analysing the Strategic Position of a Business 42% Coursework Improving Financial Performance Choosing Strategic Direction Improving Marketing Performance Strategic Methods: How to Pursue Strategies Improving Operational Performance Managing Strategic Change FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES: Managers, Leadership and Decision Making This course can provide you with a springboard to a university degree, higher BTEC This course covers topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society enabling you to study qualifications or employment. key contemporary developments such as digital technology, business ethics and globalisation. ASSESSMENT: 100% Exam “I chose BTEC Business as I wanted to try something different from my GCSE subjects. I am enjoying my experience and developing my skills and knowledge, with very good support from my teachers. After sixth form I hope to go to university and study FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES: architecture.” The course will provide you with an excellent base on which to progress to university. It DHAMRAIT, BUSINESS STUDENT provides a critical understanding of business; knowledge for you to take into your chosen career. 06 THE CONSORTIUM - PROSPECTUS 2020 WWW.THE-CONSORTIUM.ORG 07 COMPUTER SCIENCE (AQA) ICT (CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL - OCR) Available at: Hessle Sixth Form YOU WILL STUDY: This course has been created to get students working with real-world programming and provides a good understanding of the fundamental principles of computing. The topics studied include: Programming Data Structures Algorithms Theory of Computation Computer Systems Computer Organisation and Architecture Available at: Hessle and Wolfreton Sixth Form You will also complete a computing practical project. YOU WILL STUDY: ASSESSMENT: The Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in ICT has been developed to meet the changing needs of the sector. The course offers a more in-depth look at ICT in the workplace, 80% Exam and gives you an insight into its role in specialist careers. It has been designed in collaboration 20% Practical Project with experts spanning the breadth of the sector and focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. You will study the following: Application Design Fundamentals in IT FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES: Web Design and Prototyping Global Information One additional unit is also studied. The course will equip you very well for entry into Higher Education or the work place. Future careers could include games developer, systems analyst and web designer. ASSESSMENT: 60% Coursework “I really enjoy A Level Computer Science and it