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• 100% A Level Pass Rate 2018 • 86% A Level High Grades 2018 • 100% Vocational Pass Rate 2018 • 89% Vocational High Grades 2018
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Centre of Excellence in Science, COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE Welcome 4 40 Technology, Engineering and Maths Travel to College 6 Reasons to Choose Cronton Sixth Form 7 School of English, Humanities 50 A Level Results 8 and Modern Foreign Languages Vocational Results 9 Cronton Facilities 10 • IDEA Centre Centre of Excellence in Performing Arts 56 • NEW: Cronton Playhouse CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON Student Success 14 School of Creative Arts and Media 62 Scholarships 18 Prestigious Universities Programme 20 Professional Studies Programmes 22 School of Business 68 Centres of Excellence 26 Investing in Teaching Excellence 28 Personal and Academic Support 29 Centre of Sporting Excellence 70 Trips and Visits 30 Enrichment and Enhancement 32 Full List of A Level Courses 34 Health and Social Care and Childcare 74 Full List of Vocational Courses 36 Entry Requirements 38 How to Apply 78 Public Services 76
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Welcome Welcome to Cronton Sixth Form College, A Centre of Academic Excellence
Ensuring that every student reaches their full potential is at the heart of everything we do at Cronton Sixth Form. Our results and high grades are testament to the outstanding work of our students and staff.
This summer we have celebrated exceptional A Level results Our unique pastoral and academic support systems with a 100% pass rate, 86% A*-C grades and 61% A*-B grades. ensure that every student receives the individual care and We also achieved 100% vocational pass rate with 89% high attention they need to reach their full potential through grades on our BTEC courses. These results are significantly one-to-one tuition and dedicated support teams. above national averages, meaning the college provides some of the best education in the country. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students and we look forward to welcoming you to the Our Centres of Excellence in STEM, Sport, and Performing college as a student in September. Arts are thriving and we are building on the exciting partnerships in these areas which currently exist with Oxford, Cambridge and a range of prestigious universities, the NHS, The Royal Society, Sci-Tech Daresbury Science and Innovation Centre and many more.
We have invested in the very best teachers, who are highly qualified and experienced alongside state of the art facilities, including the Cronton Playhouse our brand new 320 seater theatre which will open this year. Mary Murphy College Principal
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During my two years at Cronton, I have benefitted from studying at a college in which success, opportunity and learning are all fostered in an environment which encourages progression, creativity and self-expression. I have made lots of new friends and had access to wonderful facilities, CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON such as the new state of the art IDEA Centre.
My learning has been enhanced through a vast range of extra-curricular activities, such as the Prestigious Universities Programme and the Professional Studies Programme, both of which are designed to maximise your chances of accessing careers as well as some of the most prestigious universities in the country.
As a new Cronton student, you will be supported by a team of specialist staff who look to promote a fine balance between independence and support. They dedicate their time and efforts helping students to realise their academic potential, ensuring that by the end of their time at Cronton, students are fully prepared for their chosen career paths.
Good luck, work hard and enjoy your time at Cronton.
A Level English Language A A Level History A A Level Government and Politics A Extended Project A
Previous School: Wade Deacon High School Destination: University of Liverpool, Modern History and Politics
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FREE TRAVEL TO CRONTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE At Cronton Sixth Form we aim to ensure your journey is a smooth one:
> We provide a FREE Halton Transport bus pass (worth up > Students can also use the FREE bus pass on a number to £540) to all of our full time students living more than of other Halton Transport routes to and from college. 1.5 miles away from college. > The FREE Halton bus pass can also be used by > In partnership with Halton Transport, we provide a students for travel on Halton Transport in the evenings number of dedicated bus routes operating twice a day and at weekends during term time. (at the beginning and the end of the college day) covering our student catchment area.
Dedicated direct college buses across:
• Runcorn NEW NEW • St Helens ROUTES 2018 for 2018 • Warrington This year we have new routes in Runcorn, • Widnes Warrington and • Knowsley St Helens. • Huyton • Liverpool • Helsby & Frodsham
06 Top Reasons to Choose COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE Cronton Sixth Form College
There are so many reasons to choose Cronton Sixth Form College. We have selected what we think are the most important… CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON
Outstanding results: 100% A Level pass rate with Outstanding teachers and award winning student 61% A*-B grades and 86% A*-C grades, and a 100% support; we have recruited some of the best teaching vocational pass rate with 89% high grades staff in the country who are experts at teaching A Level or vocational qualifications in their specialist subject
£12 million investment in campus facilities including the IDEA Centre with specialist state of the art engineering workshops and sports laboratories. Also science Choose from over 64 subjects / courses laboratories, social and learning zones and NEW for 2018: The Cronton Playhouse; a 320 seater theatre, NEW Dance Studio and NEW Film and Media Suites Over 200 international and national trips per year, including trips to New York, Berlin, Paris, the Netherlands, Barcelona and Switzerland Excellent transport links, with FREE bus passes for all students who live more than 1.5 miles away*
More than 100 Prestigious University and Professional Excellent progression to university and employment, Studies schemes, trips and events, including trips to with this year’s students progressing to some of the Oxford, Cambridge, Yale and London universities top universities in the country, including Oxford, Cambridge, Chicago, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, York, Nottingham, Loughborough and Centres of Excellence in STEM, Performing Arts Newcastle and Sport
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A Level Exam Results 100% Pass Rate in all 30 A Level Subjects
The college has achieved a 100% pass rate in all A Level subjects with almost a third of grades at A* and A.
> 100% Pass Rate > 86% A*- C Grades > 61% A*- B Grades Emily Murdoch: University of Cambridge, English > 29% A* - A Grades Ellie Greaves: University of Oxford, History
08 Vocational Results COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE 100% Pass Rate / 89% Vocational High Grades / 73% Triple Distinction
47% of students achieved Triple Distinction Star* Grades (equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level)
We celebrated the following pass rates in our vocational subjects: CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON > Animal Management 100% > Fashion 100% > Applied Science 100% > Graphic Design 100% > Art and Design 100% > IT Practitioners 100% > Business Studies 100% > Music 100% > Dance 100% > Performing Arts 100% > Drama 100% > Photography 100% > Engineering 100% > Sports 100% > Early Years and Education 100% > Uniformed Services 100% > Health and Social Care 100%
NEW for 2018: Vocational courses in Lens Based Media (Film & Photography) and Engineering & Architecture
Not found the courses you are looking for?
If you are interested in studying one of the following subject areas, go to www.riverside.ac.uk for information on courses offered at Riverside College.
> Apprenticeships > Hairdressing > Beauty > Hospitality & Catering > Construction > Media Makeup > Electrical Installation > Motor Vehicle > Games Design > Plumbing > Joinery > Nail Technology
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£12 Million Investment in Facilities
Over the last few years the college has invested £12 million in the campus in order to create state of the art learning facilities and modern social areas.
Opened 2017 - The IDEA Centre This unique facility offers students and employers innovative training facilities including an advanced manufacturing and CAD workshop, a digital and electronics suite, a metrology suite, a process control workshop, a pneumatics and hydraulics lab, a health and fitness suite, a project management suite, meeting rooms, a 3D modelling suite and an Industry 4.0 suite which all prepare students for the Industry 4.0 trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.
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NEW: The Cronton Playhouse The Cronton Playhouse is a brand new 320 seat theatre with orchestra pit. The theatre is home to the very latest technology and an advanced technical booth offering CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON new spectacular effects and high impact sound to further enhance the Centre of Excellence performances to industry standard. The theatre also has a balcony, box office, dressing rooms and greenroom space and a storage area for larger productions.
NEW: Dance Studio and Performance Space Large 16 X 11.5m dance studio with fully-sprung professional Harlequin floor. The studio is fully equipped with sound & lighting facilities, allowing performances to take place and has mirrors and ballet barres to enhance teaching and dance classes.
NEW: Media and Film Suites This new media facility is equipped with a 5000lm Full HD projector and 4m wide projection screen.The studio also has a separate editing area equipped with industry standard editing and image manipulation software including Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro.
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Campus Facilities
Students have access to new state of the art facilities including; science, animal management and sports laboratories, a clinical practice ward, computer suites and social areas.
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Student Success Exceptional results see students progress on to prestigious universities and degrees
Here are just a few of our students who progressed to university this summer:
Student Name Previous School University Destination Degree Subject
Christian Badlis St Gregory's Catholic High School University of Liverpool Biomedical Science Chloe Ball Lord Derby Academy Liverpool Hope University Education and Early Years Lucy Birch St Gregory's Catholic High School The University of Edinburgh Forensic Psychology Jake Boughey Wade Deacon High School University of Leeds Computer Science Matthew Courtney The Prescot School UCLan Aerospace Engineering Imogen Crosby Wade Deacon High School University of Chester Biovet Science Eleanor Daglish St Edward’s College The University of Edinburgh Philosophy & Linguistics Molly Ford Wade Deacon High School University of Birmingham Geography Ellie Greaves Wade Deacon High School University of Oxford History Kirsten Headspith Great Sankey High School University of Leeds Pharmacology Kelly Hughes Wade Deacon High School University of Manchester Business Economics Mason Inman St Chad’s Catholic and Church of Newcastle University Biomedical Science England High School James Isherwood Ormiston Chadwick Academy Lancaster University Psychology Connor Jones Wade Deacon High School University of Leeds Politics and Sociology Francesca Lee Penketh High School University of Salford Sports Rehabilitation Alexandra Lyons Wade Deacon High School University of Leeds Law Sophie Maddock The Heath School University of Manchester Biomedical Science Leah McChrystal Burt Penketh High School University of Manchester Politics and Philosophy Caitlin McDougall Halewood Academy University of Chichester Music and Musical Theatre Lauryn Mead Wade Deacon High School University of Manchester Biomedical Science Emily Murdoch Penketh High School University of Cambridge English Rebecca O’Brien Bellerive FCJ Catholic College University of Nottingham Architecture Jairus Patoc St Gregory's Catholic High School University of Manchester Physics
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Ellie Greaves Libby Worsley
A Level Results: Vocational Results: English Literature A* Level 3 BTEC Extended History A* Diploma in Engineering Drama and Theatre A SIXTH FORM CRONTON Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction* Previously from: Wade Deacon High Previously from: School Lord Derby Academy Destination: Destination: University of Oxford, University of Liverpool, History Avionic Systems with Pilot Studies
Emily Murdoch Andrew Lawler
A Level Results: Vocational Results: English Literature A* Level 3 BTEC Extended History A* Diploma in IT Law A* Distinction*, Distinction, EPQ A* Distinction Previously from: Previously from: Penketh High School Wade Deacon High School Destination: University of Cambridge, Destination: English University of Liverpool, Computer Science with Software Development
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Student Success Exceptional results see students progress on to prestigious universities and degrees
Here are just a few of our students who progressed to university this summer:
Student Name Previous School University Destination Degree Subject
Maegen Pratt Wade Deacon High School University of Nottingham Chemistry Ben Prescott Saints Peter & Paul Catholic College University of Liverpool Business with Economics Molly Raby St Gregory's Catholic High School University of Salford English Language and Creative Writing Jack Radford Halewood Academy University of York English Literature Rahim Raja St Gregory's Catholic High School University of Chicago Physics Gemma Rigby The Grange School Lancaster University Law with Criminology Shauna Rogers St Gregory's Catholic High School University of Manchester Chemistry Catherine Rollinson Wade Deacon High School University of Nottingham Veterinary Science James Alex Stanley St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School University of Liverpool Economics Lucy Sinkinson St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School Loughborough University Information and Business Ben Smith Wade Deacon High School University of Liverpool Modern History and Politics Ellie Southern St Chad’s Catholic and Church of Loughborough University Psychology England High School Jenny Speakman Penketh High School University of Leeds History Amy Stephens Ormiston Chadwick Academy Bangor University Law and Criminology Cara Sullivan St Gregory's Catholic High School Edge Hill University English Literature and Creative Writing Hannah Temple Wade Deacon High School University of Salford Mechanical Engineering Charlotte Thornhill The Heath School University of Salford Criminology Emily Trelfa Wade Deacon High School LJMU Fashion Design Liam Warnock The Grange School Lancaster University Computer Science Callum Watt Penketh High School University of Northumbria Business Economics Thomas Whitfield Wade Deacon High School Lancaster University Maths Libby Worsley Lord Derby Academy University of Liverpool Avionic Systems with Pilot Studies Caitlin Young Wade Deacon High School Newcastle University Law
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Imogen Crosby Jake Boughey
Vocational Results: A Level Results: Level 3 BTEC Extended Computer Science A* Diploma in Animal French A* Management Maths A* SIXTH FORM CRONTON Further Maths A* Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction* Previously from: Previously from: Wade Deacon High Wade Deacon High School School Destination: Destination: University of Leeds, University of Chester, Computer Science Biovet Science
Matthew Courtney Mason Inman
Vocational Results: A Level Results: Level 3 BTEC Extended Psychology A* Diploma in Engineering Biology A Chemistry A Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction* Previously from: Previously from: St Chad’s Catholic & The Prescot School Church of England High School Destination: UCLan, Aerospace Destination: Engineering Newcastle University, Biomedical Science
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Scholarships At Cronton Sixth Form College we are fortunate to be able to offer scholarships in Science and Maths, Performing Arts and Sport, worth up to £2000 each.
These scholarships are designed to support students and This could take place in school or in college, where a provide financial assistance towards the costs of fulfilling separate scholarship application form is given. Students their potential in their chosen field. For example, students will need to submit their most recent school report may use the money for attending competitions, buying along with their scholarship application. The scholarship equipment, paying for specialist coaching or tuition and/or application deadline is Thursday 21st March 2019. studying towards extension awards. Congratulations to the following students who have been Students who meet the criteria for scholarships will be awarded scholarships this year: selected to apply during their admissions interview.
Name Scholarship Previous High School Hannah Aspinall Performing Arts The Sutton Academy Louise Carter Science and Maths Great Sankey High School Liam Clarke Science and Maths Wade Deacon High School Samuel Clayton Science and Maths Wade Deacon High School Olivia Gorton Performing Arts Great Sankey High School Isabel Griffiths Science and Maths Penketh High School Alix Hushin Performing Arts The Heath School Jake Keller Science and Maths Penketh High School Danika Martin Science and Maths Great Sankey High School Erin McLennan Science and Maths Wade Deacon High School Poppy Scholefield Sport Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Kiara Wilson-Smith Sport St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School Jonathan Worrall Science and Maths Wade Deacon High School
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Lucy McDiarmid
Performing Arts Scholar
Previously from: Wade Deacon High School Course: Level 3 Extended Diploma Professional Music Practice
“I chose Cronton Sixth Form because of the excellent Performing Arts department.”
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Prestigious Universities Programme:
What is the Prestigious Universities Programme? and talented tutor group in which they will benefit from The Prestigious Universities Programme provides support, one-to-one tutoring with a specialist teacher who has advice and training to prepare students for entry to Oxford, extensive experience of mentoring exceptional students. Cambridge and other prestigious universities. Students This enables us to provide tailored preparation for identified for the programme will benefit from opportunities entrance examinations for Oxford, Cambridge and other to develop personally, professionally and academically by: elite institutions.
> Working above and beyond the A Level syllabus Students are encouraged to participate in activities > Developing cultural capital which complement their academic studies and develop > Being introduced to academic debating techniques their presentation skills. These include Bar Mock Trials, > Taking part in activities designed to develop their Debating Society and Science and Medical Society. personal confidence Parents are informed throughout of their son / daughter’s progress and to ensure that they can fully support them How does the Programme work? in their preparation for applications to prestigious universities. High achieving students are identified early in their first year to ensure they receive ongoing advice, guidance, support and development throughout their studies at Cronton. As high achievers, students are assigned to a specialised gifted
20 Cronton Sixth Form College has formed > University of Oxford, Pembroke North Programme partnerships with universities and educational > University of Cambridge Shadowing Scheme organisations, both nationally and internationally. > University of Cambridge Music Programme COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE > University of Liverpool Scholarship Programme The aim of these partnerships is to give our > Nuffield esearchR Placements students the very best chance of gaining places > The Bar Mock Trial, national debating competition at Britain’s elite universities. Additionally, we aim > The Sutton Trust UK and USA study programmes to make sure that every student chooses the right > University of Oxford UNIQ Summer School university and the right degree, and has access to > Prestigious work experience in law firms, including the maximum amount of financial support to which Eversheds LLP and CMS Cameron McKenna LLP > Royal Society Geography Summer School they are entitled. In the coming year the schemes SIXTH FORM CRONTON > The European Youth Parliament and programmes available to Cronton’s PUP students will include:
Finally, we also encourage all our Gifted and Talented students to study an independent research project, the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), for which increasing numbers of the UK’s top universities offer reduced entry grades.
Sutton Trust USA
Rahim Raja is celebrating after successfully winning a place and a financial package to study at The University of Chicago after participating in the Sutton Trust US Programme. Last year Rahim was one of 150 students from across the UK selected for the 18 month programme which includes a week-long trip to the United States and support to apply to top American universities.
Rahim said, “I am extremely excited to start my degree at one of the top universities in the world. I think this opportunity will open many doors for me and allow me to succeed in my future career.”
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Professional Studies Programmes:
At Cronton Sixth Form we are committed to ensuring that all students realise their academic potential. We also recognise that our students set their ambitions high and must be equipped to compete within the most prestigious professions.
Progression to prestigious universities is becoming How does it work? increasingly competitive and entry into the top The professional studies programme is delivered in professions demand that students can demonstrate addition to your A Level subjects and will form part of high level employability skills. To ensure that our your timetable, providing up to four hours per week of targeted specialised activity. In some cases additional students can realise their dreams we have a unique qualifications can be achieved, and some of this time programme of study which will equip them to will be spent on work placements or entering national compete with the very best and prepare them to be competitions. true professionals. You do not need to put the Professional Studies These individually designed programmes have been Programme on your initial application form, but if you developed by specialists in their professional fields with would like to be part of one of the programmes you will extensive experience of supporting students in their career need to discuss this at your admissions interview. The development. admissions tutors will work with you to make the right A Level subject choices to access university degrees in these Students completing a professional studies pathway will be professional areas and make sure that the Professional stretched and challenged academically to ensure that they Studies Programme is right for you. achieve the very best results whilst developing essential professional skills which will set them apart at university and in future employment.
For more information on the Professional Studies Programmes go to www.cronton.ac.uk
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Students will need to be studying at least two national curriculum subjects at COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE A Level. Activities include: > Developing your knowledge of different key stages and understanding the relevance of specialisms > Developing presentation and classroom management skills alongside knowledge of the latest technological skills > Learning about the world of education including Ofsted, policy standards
and processes SIXTH FORM CRONTON > As part of the Innovation and Enterprise Alliance with partner schools, access to work experience and professional development across all key Thomas Whitfield stages of the curriculum Tomorrow’s Teachers Student Ambassador
Tomorrow’s Lawyers
Students are not required to be studying any particular A Levels, but a keen interest in a legal career is essential. Students must enjoy reading, writing, performing, and debating. A willingness to work as part of a team is important. Activities include: > Mooting - This is the oral presentation of a legal issue or problem against an opposing counsel and before a judge. It is perhaps the closest experience that a student can have whilst at university to appearing in court. Students will practice this, and take part in a Bar Mock Trial > Participate in legal debates > Targeted preparation for the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) exam > Receive assistance in securing work experience with local law firms > Receive information regarding insight events such as those with Atlantic Chambers > Meet legal professionals including Lay Magistrates > Have the opportunity to visit court Adam Moore Tomorrow’s Lawyers Student Governor 2018/19
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Tomorrow’s Scientists
Students will be required to study A Levels in at least one science subject. Activities include: > Tutoring and preparation for the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) and the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT); the university entrance exams for Medicine with specialised guidance and support in preparing university applications and interview coaching > Prestigious work experience placements > Take part in prestigious national programmes such as the Nuffield Research Placements > Accreditation of the Silver Crest Awards in microbiology undertaking medical research > Guest lectures and master classes from leading medical professionals > Take part in a medical related research project and prestigious showcase to present your findings > Take part in problem based learning scenarios and bioethical Rahim Raja discussions on leading medical fields Tomorrow’s Scientists USA Sutton Trust
Nuffield Research Project
Gifted and talented science students have helped inspire their future careers after successfully completing the prestigious Nuffield Research Project. The programme provides students with a fantastic opportunity to work alongside mathematicians, professional scientists and engineers in universities, research institutions or industry to complete real life research projects.
After completing a four week placement over the summer the students then had the opportunity to meet up with other students from the region. They were able to present their findings to an invited audience of parents, mentors and guests from the science, technology and engineering sector at the University of Liverpool.
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Students will study a combination of two A Levels and a vocational COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE qualification in Engineering. Course includes: > Studying two A Levels in Maths and Science (Physics/Chemistry) > Access to the new IDEA Centre and the industry standard facilities including learning about engineering robotic skills > Taking part in a national team engineering challenge > Trips and visits to high profile engineering companies
> Opportunity to apply for the ‘Young Engineer for Britain’ competition SIXTH FORM CRONTON and mentoring programme (20 places available nationally) > Gain a STEM leader award
New for 2019 Student Leadership Team
Students are required to be studying an A Level Programme or a Level 3 Extended Diploma and have a keen interest in developing leadership and management skills. Students must enjoy working in partnership with their peers and staff towards shared goals and projects which impact positively on the college community. Activities include: > The opportunity to take part in the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award > Representing the college at key internal and external events and leading focus groups as a Student Ambassador > Trips to global industry partners and prestigious universities > Learning about a range of leadership and influencing styles from industry experts > Work experience opportunities working alongside business leaders and managers > The opportunity to organise and manage fundraising projects and events
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Centres of Excellence
At Cronton Sixth Form College we have created Centres of Excellence in:
> Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) > Performing Arts > Sports
The Centres of Excellence have been built around Working with high profile partners, they provide students significant investment in employing some of with opportunities to develop both their academic and personal expertise in their chosen subject(s) as well as the best specialist teaching staff in the country, offering qualifications that will support applications to the investing in state of the art facilities such as the new country’s most prestigious universities. Cronton Playhouse and by generating significant opportunities for students. Extensive professional support in each area also ensures that students are able to develop their talents to compete with their peers at a national level. More information about the Centres of Excellence can be found in the individual subject areas.
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Investing in Teaching Excellence
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Albert Einstein
At Cronton Sixth Form College we believe in the power of education to transform lives. We recognise that investing in the very best teachers is the key to ensuring that every student reaches his or her full potential.
Inspiring, passionate and highly experienced teachers are at the heart of what makes Cronton Sixth Form College such a high performing institution. In 2018, the outstanding teachers at Cronton Sixth Form have helped students to exceed their potential; indicated by the recent ‘value added’ scores produced by the A Level Performance System (ALPS).
ALPS data shows the progress made by students from their GCSE grades at school to their final A Level grades at college. The data proves that students at Cronton Sixth Form have made considerable progress, improving on their predicted A Level results by at least a grade.
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At Cronton Sixth Form College we want to make sure that They can assist you with: you realise your full personal and academic potential. > Organising and planning your work and time Enjoying college life and becoming fully involved will make management the experience one of many happy memories you will have > Arranging for additional workshops in skills such as for the rest of your life. English, maths and IT CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON > Developing your study skills to maximise your potential When you join Cronton Sixth Form you will be assigned a > Arranging specialist equipment e.g. software for Personal Tutor who will be there alongside you every step students with dyslexia of the way to guide you through college life and help you > Helping you with language skills if English is not your make decisions on both personal and academic issues. first language > Identifying and exploring your individual learning needs Career Enhancement and Industry Placement > Exam support Industry Placement of Work Experience is an integral part of all courses. It will provide you with a valuable addition We have a team of tutors and support workers who work to your CV or UCAS application, as well as enhancing your with some of our top performing students who have knowledge of your chosen career. All A Level students will disabilities or learning difficulties/differences such as take part in a week long work experience in their first year. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Asperger’s Syndrome to ensure For Vocational students this takes place at various points their success. through the academic year. Student Services Parents Will Receive: Your welfare is our priority and we will help you to > Prompt contact in the event of poor attendance or overcome any obstacles to your success, achievements progress, or to celebrate and acknowledge excellent work and progression. They can help you with: and attainment. > Career decisions and higher education routes including > Invitations to welcome evenings and progress evenings UCAS applications during the year > Job vacancies and employment opportunities > Progress reports twice a year. > Managing your finances and advice on financial assistance Study Support > Individual counselling if you have any personal If you experience any difficulties coping with your college difficulties work, or feel that you could do better with some extra help, then we have a dedicated study support team to help you.
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Trips and Visits
Last year students at Cronton had the opportunity to go on over 200 exciting trips and visits, from sporting and university visits to international trips including New York, Barcelona, Berlin and skiing in France.
BARCELONA
LONDON
NEW YORK FRANCE
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BLACKPOOL BERLIN
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Enrichment and Enhancement
During your time at Cronton Sixth Form College you will have the opportunity to take part in a number of different enrichment activities in your free time. These will increase your enjoyment of your studies and equip you for further success.
Sport Activities, Clubs and Societies There are lots of opportunities for students to participate in > Tomorrow’s Programmes sport at college. Whether you want to join one of our teams, > Debating Society or simply just keep fit, there is something for everyone. > Medical & Science Society > Bronze, Silver & Gold Arts Awards The college’s ‘Well Fit’ Programme is designed > Creative Writing to help students stay active and offers them > Robotics the opportunity to take part in different sports > Mindfulness - Stress reduction technique and activities > s High Flyer > Tenner Challenge Centre of Excellence Activities > Men’s Rugby > Audition for one of the Centre of Excellence in Performing > Women’s Rugby Arts industry standard performances > Cronton Voices > Do you compete at a high level in your sport? Try out for > Introduction to Photography the Centre of Sporting Excellence > Chess > Gym > Get involved in a wide range of activities with our STEM > Film Club Centre of Excellence, including local and national > Games Development competitions, projects and our Science and Medical Club > Cronton Bands > Media Makeup See pages 22 - 27 for all academic and Professional > Women’s Netball Studies Programmes, Prestigious University Programme > Race for Life and Centre’s of Excellence. > Duke of Edinburgh’s Award > Women’s Football > Men’s Football
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A Level Subjects Page
Biology 42 A Levels Business Studies 69 Chemistry 42 Choose from over 30 A Level subjects Computer Science 45 100% A Level pass rate Dance 58 86% A*- C grades Drama & Theatre Studies 58 61% A*- B grades Economics 69 English Language 51 English Language & Literature 51 At Cronton Sixth Form you can choose from over 30 A Level English Literature 51 subjects. In 2018 many of our A Level students went on to Film Studies 67 study at prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Chicago, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, York, Fine Art 63 Nottingham, Loughborough and Newcastle. French 52 Further Maths 48 To make up your A Level programme, you will choose to study Geography 53 three subjects. Alongside these subjects you can then elect to take part in the Professional Studies Programmes, Prestigious Government & Politics 54 Universities Programme and our Centres of Excellence Graphics 63 depending on your university and career ambitions. History 53
In exceptional circumstances, students may be able to study IT - Level 3 Extended Certificate 45 4 A Level subjects. This can be discussed at your college Law 54 interview. Maths 48 Media Studies 67 Music 58 Photography 63 Philosophy & Religion 54 Physical Education 72 Physics 42 Psychology 53 Sociology 54 Spanish 52 Textiles 63 34 COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE
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A Level Results: Chemistry A* Physics A* Maths A* Further Maths A
Previously from: St Gregory’s Catholic High School Destination: University of Chicago, Physics
“The tutors are great at Cronton and are all very supportive, I also received a Science and Maths Scholarship at Cronton.”
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Vocational Courses Page
Applied Science 44 Vocational Courses Animal Management 44 Business 69 Choose from over 30 vocational courses IT 45 100% pass rate, 89% high grades Sport 72 73% Triple Distinction grades 47% Distinctions* grades Personal Trainer 72 (equivalent to grade A*/A at A Level) Art and Design 64 Graphics and Photography 64 Fashion and Textiles 64 Health Studies: Nursing Cadet Programme 75 At Cronton Sixth Form College you can choose from over 30 vocational programmes. In 2018 our students celebrated 100% Health and Social Care 75 pass rate and 89% High Grades. 73% of our students gained Early Years and Education 75 Triple Distinction grades and 47% Triple Distinction Star grades. Engineering 46 These courses are assessed over one or two years via a mixture The Professional Dance Programme 59 of practical and written projects, assessments and exams and Acting and Performance 59 can also offer students progression to university. Our Level 3 Extended Diploma programmes are recognised and carry Professional Music Practice 59 UCAS points for entry to university degrees, for example Triple Public Services 77 Distinction* grades are equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level. Architecture 46 Media 64
Work Experience / Industry Placements
Work experience is an integral part of all courses at Cronton Sixth Form and each programme of study has individual requirements regarding the length of time you will spend on a placement.
The placements not only provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workplace but can also help with university applications and inspire your future career.
At Cronton we have a dedicated team of Industry Placement Officers to support you and make sure your placement is meaningful and successful.
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Entry Requirements
A Level Requirements Vocational Requirements
To make up your A Level Programme, you will In order to achieve the best results and progression choose to study 3 A Level subjects over 2 years. opportunities to university or employment, students on vocational courses study one programme, which You will need to achieve a minimum of two grade will cover all aspects of their chosen industry. 5’s and three grade 4’s at GCSE including English Language and Maths at grade 5. Each individual These programmes are a mixture of classroom and subject carries its own entry criteria and some subjects project study relating to the chosen industry, and do require higher grades than this. students will be assessed by completing assignments, group projects and exams. For individual subject entry requirements and course details, please go to our website and look at the The level of course you start on will depend on your course information section. GCSE results. Level 3 - Five for more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including In exceptional circumstances, students may be able to English Language and maths study 4 A Level subjects. This can be discussed at your Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including college interview. English Language and maths Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including Our Admissions Team will talk you through the entry English Language and maths requirements for the subjects you are interested in so you have a clear understanding of what you are aiming Higher grades in specific subjects are required in for in your GCSE exams. certain subjects. You can find the individual entry requirements for each course within the course information on the college website or by speaking Admissions: 0151 257 2022 [email protected] to our Admissions Team who will advise you at your interview.
In exceptional circumstances, students may be able to study a relevant A Level alongside their BTEC programme. This can be discussed at your college interview.
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Emily Murdoch
A Level Results: English Literature A* History A* Law A* EPQ A*
Previously from: Penketh High School Destination: University of Cambridge, English
“The teaching staff make Cronton special and the college has a very friendly atmosphere.”
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The IDEA Centre is a unique facility which offers students and employers innovative CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN STEM training facilities including an advanced manufacturing workshop, a digital and electronics suite, a metrology suite, a process control workshop, a health and fitness suite, a project management suite, meeting rooms, Science, Technology, a 3D modelling suite and an Industry 4.0 suite which all prepare students for the Industry Engineering and Maths 4.0 trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.
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Cronton Sixth Form College has created a Centre of In the Centre of Excellence students benefit from a Excellence for Advanced Level STEM courses. This wide range of activities including: Centre of Excellence has been developed through > Taking part in the ‘Tomorrow’s Scientists’ or ‘Tomorrow’s the recruitment of some of the best teaching staff in Engineers’ Professional Studies Programmes the country, the building of our new state-of-the-art > Taking part in regional and national competitions SIXTH FORM CRONTON IDEA Centre and science labs, and the expansion including Liverpool Young Analysts, the UK Senior Maths of our extra-curricular activities that support Challenge, the Institute of Materials Sixth Form Prize and Pi Wars! applications to the most prestigious universities. > Taking part in prestigious national programmes such as the Nuffield Bursary, Silver Crest Awards for Microbiology and the Institute of Physics Grant Scheme and the Royal Society of Chemistry “Spectroscopy in a suitcase” > Inspiring lectures from industry experts including Professor Adam Scaife, Head of Climate Control at the Met Office and Dr Laura Randle from Liverpool John Moores University > Work experience opportunities have been secured at Sci-Tech Daresbury, research laboratories, Whiston Hospital, and numerous medical, dental and veterinary practices > Trips to CERN (Switzerland), Jodrell Bank radio telescope observatory, Culham Science Centre for experimental fusion (JET), Chester Zoo, The Natural History Museum, and prestigious universities. > Specialise in our dedicated discrete Further Maths groups > Students progress to competitive degrees and top universities including Cambridge, Liverpool and Manchester and through the Sutton Trust to leading US universities amongst others
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Science
Chemistry Students studying these subjects benefit from being A Level part of a Centre of Excellence. This means that they will be taught by some of the best teachers in the Chemistry is all about how science works. Chemists country, in state of the art science labs and modern are continually striving to improve the quality of life facilities and will also have access to the new IDEA for people. They are innovators, designing solutions Centre. Our extra-curricular activities support and through science, to the problems that affect people enhance future applications to the most prestigious and their environment. On this course, you will learn universities. the importance of chemistry in the production of resources, energy and new materials. You will look at the Students can take part in our Tomorrow’s Scientists contributions of chemistry to medicine and its impact on Professional Studies Programme, enter competitions, our environment. You will explore the fascinating world be part of prestigious national Science and Maths of atoms and molecules and how they interact to make programmes, be inspired by leading industry experts useful substances including polymers, medicines and metals. As well as theory, there are lots of opportunities and visit external research labs and top universities to put your learning into practice through practical work such as Cambridge, Oxford and Manchester. and joining our prestigious Science and Medical Club.
Biology Physics A Level A Level
Biology is the Science of Life, the study of all life forms Physics offers a universe of possibilities. From the and how they exist and co-exist on earth. The course incredibly small and the unimaginably large, from the includes a wide range of exciting topics which directly forces that hold together the atoms of our bodies to affect the world in which we live. Biology is never far the energy that powers the expansion of the universe, from the headlines as biologists make advancements and lots in between. You will interpret and analyse in areas such as DNA, cloning, disease control, global the engineering challenges of the future, using your warming and ecosystems. As a Centre of Excellence, problem solving abilities to tackle everything from we have state of the art science facilities where you nanotechnology, to renewable sources of power and will learn about cells, biochemistry and biodiversity, space exploration. As a Centre of Excellence, our state genetics, the nervous system and evolution. If you have of the art laboratories boast excellent facilities and with an inquiring mind and a genuine interest in the world access to the nearby space observatory at Pex Hill, the around you, then you will enjoy studying Biology with us. possibilities are literally out of this world!
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Applied Science Animal Management Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3 Extended Diploma
If you see your future career in the science industry then If you are looking for a course which will enhance your the Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science is an excellent opportunities of working in the animal sector, then look starting point. The course offers a practical and real no further. This course has been specifically designed world approach to the study of science and covers a to provide you with the best ‘hands on’ experience in wide range of topics across Biology, Chemistry and animal management. It covers an outstanding blend of Physics. Within our Centre of Excellence laboratories, you practical and theoretical activities covering a wide range of will explore science through laboratory work, industry animals and their care, management and well-being. Our visits and theory. The areas studied will include genetic Animal Resource Centre and our links with a range of local engineering, physiology, microbiology, medical physics attractions will give you real ‘hands on’ experience with a and industrial applications of chemistry. Our strong vast array of both warm and cold blooded animals, with enrichment programme enhances your learning with responsibility for handling and maintaining these animals specialist speakers and visits to relevant organisations. and carrying out regular health checks.
Animal Management Level 2 Diploma
If you are passionate about the welfare of animals and would love to work with them as part of your career, then this is the course for you. This course is an ideal start towards a career in industries such as the RSPCA, pet shops, kennels and catteries, ranger and wildlife conservation work. The emphasis is on practical learning together with equipping you with the knowledge to care for different types of warm and cold blooded creatures. You will have practical sessions in our purpose built Animal Resource Centre and work experience involving the care and handling of a variety of exotic, companion and farm animals. This course could be the first step of fulfilling your dream of working with animals. Samantha Tyrell - Gateacre School
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Computer Science
Students studying on the IT and computing courses 2019 GUIDE COURSE
A Level at Cronton Sixth Form will have the opportunity to access the new IDEA Centre which is home to brand Computer Science is impacting on our lives today, but new state of the art IT suites. The college is an Adobe will shape industry and careers in the coming years. accredited centre and CISCO Academy. Through the study of Computer Science, you will explore how computers process data and manage information During your course you will have the chance to effectively, as well as writing programs to solve experience industry workshops and trips including a problems. You will develop skills for the digital revolution visit to the National Videogame Arcade for a workshop and will be prepared for jobs that are yet to be created. SIXTH FORM CRONTON with an industry professional, crack codes and ciphers An A Level in Mathematics will complement your at Bletchley Park and go to EGX video games event. Computer Science course, allowing you to develop the underpinning knowledge required for CS. Computer Science will also give you the opportunity to see how key mathematical concepts are used in a practical sense.
Extended Diploma in IT Extended Certificate in IT Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3 (part of an A Level programme only)
In our fast paced, online world today, there are many Information technology systems have a significant exciting career opportunities in computing and role in the world around us and play a part in almost information technology. This course is ideal if you everything we do. During the course you will explore see your future in computing or IT and will help to the relationships between the hardware and software give you an overall view of where you would like to to create IT systems, including database, and the way specialise in the future. The first year provides an that systems work individually and together. The course overview of technology in modern industry, while will also allow you to embrace website technologies the second year allows you to specialise. The course to explore the different networks used by businesses, is a mixture of practical and theory activities and you will then have the opportunity to develop and includes: programming, games development, cyber implement a plan to use social media strategies for security, social media, web development and project business purposes to engage and interact with an management. You will have the opportunity to be audience. You will benefit from industry guest speakers involved in: CISCO IT Essentials and CISCO CCNA. who are experts in their individual fields.
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Engineering
Engineering and Architecture These courses will be delivered in our new IDEA Centre Level 3 Extended Diploma which in addition to high quality teaching rooms also boasts state of the art electronics and metrology labs, with During this two year course you will study a mixture of manufacturing workshops to provide hands-on training Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (equivalent to 2 A Levels) and development in Robotics, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, and Level 3 Design Engineer Construct (equivalent Microelectronics, and engineering applications. to 1 A Level). This course has a strong emphasis on science, maths and design theory. The Design Engineer Opportunities also exist for working on a simulated Construct qualification has been written directly by people in industry and is aimed at providing students manufacturing process line to experience an understanding with the skills and knowledge to progress on to of the very latest technology in engineering processes. The design engineering degrees and/or work in the built college works closely with local industry to enable valuable environment sector. You will create your own building work experience placements which will enhance your design area and use industry standard software Revit to appreciation of the global world of engineering. create a 3D building design and will cover design based modules including a higher level of Computer Aided Tomorrow’s Engineers Programme – see page 25 Design (CAD).
Engineering Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 2 Diploma
Engineering is the application of Maths and Science Engineering is the application of Maths and Science to solve real world problems. It will lead you on to to solve real world problems. The Level 2 Extended university or employment at a technical or professional Certificate will provide you with underpinning Engineering level. You will study specialist units across a range of knowledge needed for your progression. You will study disciplines including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & maths and science throughout your course to give you a Electronic Engineering, Programming, Design Engineering solid foundation needed to study Engineering Principles and Control Engineering. To underpin these specialist at Level 3. You will also gain valuable experience in units, you will attain a great understanding in basic Engineering Design, Materials and Computer Aided Engineering Principles; Maths, Science, Health and Safety Engineering, all of which are sought after skills in industry. and Quality. In Year 2, you will have the opportunity to You will take part in a compulsory work experience week choose an individual research topic for your Specialist as part of your course. This will give you the opportunity Engineering Project. Engineering projects are heavily to experience real life engineering in the sector of your supported by our industry experts. choice.
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Matthew Courtney
Vocational Results: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction*
Previously from: The Prescot School Destination: UCLan, Aerospace Engineering
“Cronton has a great selection of courses with great content. The tutors are very good and can’t do enough for you.”
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Maths
Further Maths Maths A Level A Level
This is a really exciting and challenging course for Did you enjoy maths at GSCE and like problem solving? talented mathematicians and for the right student, Then Maths A Level could be the perfect course for you. an opportunity to explore some new topic areas of You will extend most of the ideas from your GCSE study maths. The course covers a range of more advanced and use them to solve more complex problems in the and theoretical topics that are not covered on the ‘real’ world. You will also learn new exciting methods straight maths A Level course, including complex and techniques and develop your mathematical skills numbers, matrices and mathematical proof. If you and interest. Maths is considered a highly regarded have an interest in studying maths well beyond A Level qualification by both employers and universities then this course would be an excellent choice. Further because of its universal applications to appeal. It is Maths A Level is only selected to study alongside Maths an ideal choice alongside physics if engineering is a A Level and not as an alternative to it. possible career path for you.
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Tom Whitfield
A Level Results: Maths A* Further Maths A Physics A
Previously from: Wade Deacon High School Destination: Lancaster University, Maths
“The staff make Cronton a great place to study and I have also enjoyed playing for the college rugby team.”
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School of English, Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages
The college has a leading English, Modern Foreign > International trips to New York, Krakow and Languages and Humanities department specialising Barcelona in providing students with a wealth of experiences. The passionate and dedicated members of the team > National trips to major UK cities including trips to strive for strong academic achievement from all of London to visit the Tower of London, the Houses their students. of Parliament and The Globe Theatre, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool The highly skilled staff also provide a full enrichment of activities both within and outside the classroom to > Guest speakers including magistrates, sports further stretch the students, these include: psychologists and MP’s
> Opportunities to enter national competitions with fantastic success for students including the Oxford University Poetry Competition, the Lancaster Writing Awards, the Debating Society Competition, the Youth Parliament Competition and Bar Mock Trial
> Creative Writing Club
> Delivering specialist preparation for the lawyers and teachers of the future in our outstanding Tomorrow’s Lawyers and Tomorrow’s Teachers programme
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English Literature
Students studying English develop and showcase 2019 GUIDE COURSE A Level their literary skills by taking part in national competitions such as the Young Writers and Throughout the course, you will explore the minds Christopher Tower Poetry competitions. Our links with and souls of unforgettable characters. We discuss the prestigious universities and prominent figures, such motives and influences of writers within the historical, as the Professor of Linguistics at Lancaster University, social and political contexts in which texts are written further enhance the students learning. Students also and read. Two drama texts, “Othello” and “Dr Faustus” benefit from visiting guest speakers; including the are taught, through which, you will develop your
Children’s Laureate, authors, poets, journalists and a knowledge of the genre of tragedy. Other modules SIXTH FORM CRONTON trip to the international Hay Festival. allow you to become competent at analysing a range of traditional and contemporary poetry alongside your study of two prose texts, including a pre-1900 novel. Within the coursework component, you will also explore the dystopian genre (fictional writing depicting a dark, future world) and its relevance to contemporary society. The A Level is split with 20% coursework, 80% exam.
English Language English Literature and Language A Level A Level
This course will build on your GCSE skills and offers you If you love both the written and the spoken word, then the chance to investigate language in a different way. You our combined English A Level might be the course will discover the ways in which people communicate and for you. On this fully integrated course, you will use the reasons we use language differently depending on both linguistic and literary approaches to texts. You the context. You will analyse how identity can be detected will explore how writers create meaning in a variety from the way someone uses language while reaching of spoken and written texts. With the coursework conclusions about gender, age, occupation and social component, you will have the chance to display your class. You will also discover where the English language own creative writing skills while researching your comes from historically discussing what has made it favourite texts in more detail. The course promotes the change over time. You will also have the chance to explore study of voices in speech and writing within a range different cultural forms of the English language such as of non-fictional texts as well as two plays. So with this American, Australian, Indian and British Black English. course, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. The The A Level is split with 20% coursework, 80% exam. A Level is split with 20% coursework, 80% exam.
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Modern Foreign Languages Spanish A Level
French and Spanish are taught by native speaking With this course, you will learn how to communicate tutors in the MFL Zone, which is well equipped with confidently, clearly and effectively in Spanish. You will PCs, a projector and group workspace. Students are gain an understanding of the language in a variety able to practise and develop their linguistic skills in of linguistics contexts and genres, which will in turn an authentic and supportive environment. The MFL deepen your command of English. The study of the department encourages and promotes collaborative contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of and independent learning among students in college. the countries where the language is spoken will broaden Also, there are opportunities to visit local universities your knowledge, fostering the development of a range and to take part in language competitions in order to of transferable skills from debating to researching. As a further develop and showcase students’ abilities. result, you will gain a greater enthusiasm for the language and grow in confidence and independence to progress into either university or employment. Spanish is taught by native speaking tutors in the MFL Zone, which is well equipped with PCs, a projector and group workspace French which allows for one-to-one support. A Level
Being able to speak another language is a very desirable skill. It could lead to exciting career opportunities; to work abroad for a multi-national company, teach English as a second language abroad, as a translator or an interpreter. With this course, you will develop an enthusiasm for language learning and an understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres. You will learn how to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in French. The study of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of the native countries where the language is spoken will increase your awareness and ability. French is taught by native speaking tutors in the MFL Zone, which is well equipped with PCs, a projector and group workspace which allows for one-to-one support.
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Students studying Humanities are taught by leaders in their specialist field. Learning is enhanced by and ox bow lakes. It is about people and places. You will explore how people interact with their environment international trips to New York, Auschwitz, Krakow while studying planet Earth and how people use and Berlin. You will also have the opportunity to go on and abuse its resources. Geography is a relevant and UK field trips to put classroom theory into practice. topical subject which is continually evolving with the world around us. You will consider important subjects Students enjoy a host of opportunities to learn including: sustainability of resources, migration, climate from leading guest experts such as solicitors, police change, tectonic hazards, coasts, globalisation and and journalists as well as taking part in national renewable energy. Majority of these topics are similar to SIXTH FORM CRONTON competitions such as the Bar Mock Trials and GCSE, which helps you to transition between GCSE to Debating Matters. Students can also benefit from A Level Geography. An integral part of the course is our Tomorrow’s Lawyers or Tomorrow’s Teachers getting you out and about on field trips and putting Professional Studies Programmes. your theory and learning into practice. Your fieldwork experience will become your independent coursework investigation which is worth 20% of your final grade.
History Psychology A Level A Level
If you enjoy learning about the way in which historical Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. events and figures have shaped the world or if you We try to understand how internal and external factors would like to develop the skills to give you a firm can explain our behaviour. Our course will help you foundation for a wide range of degree or career options, acquire the research skills to undertake your own then History A Level is for you. History is a fascinating, experiments to help you investigate behaviour. If you have a naturally curious and questioning mind, you will versatile and highly regarded subject. At Cronton we find Psychology a thought provoking and fascinating deliver a first class course, focusing on the events, subject. Psychology is 100% exam based and consists periods and ideas of Weimar and Nazi Germany (1918- of 3 x 2 hour exams after your 2 years of study. The first 1945), Tudor England (1485-1603) and The Struggle for paper is heavily based on Maths and Scientific Methods, African American Civil Rights (1865 – 1970). Debate is a the second paper is based on psychological themes rich part of the course and at the heart of our study of through core studies including debates and the third History is its relationship to our future. paper is based on Issues in Mental Health, Criminal Psychology and Sport and Exercise Psychology.
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Sociology Law A Level A Level
Are you interested in exploring why some people commit A Level Law develops knowledge and understanding of crime? Why people live in families? Or why middle class the English Legal system. Studying Law develops students’ children get on average more GCSE grades than working problem solving skills through the application of legal class children. Throughout the two year course, you will rules, together with an understanding of legal method and study the topics of Family and Households, and Education reasoning. These skills provide excellent preparation for with methods in context (Year 1) followed by Crime and those students who wish to progress to degree level study Deviance and Beliefs in Society (Year 2). Participate in or pursue a wide range of careers. At Cronton, you will engaging lessons, contribute to class discussions and develop an understanding of our Legal System, how laws use media and other technology to boost your learning. are made and applied, and you will study three areas of The sociology department is successful with past results substantive law. In the first year, you will study the English far exceeding the national and local averages. If you are legal system and criminal law. In the second year, you interested in the world around you, you will find Sociology will study tort and contract law. The course is assessed a fascinating subject to study. through three exams at the end of the second year.
Government and Politics Philosophy and Religion A Level A Level
Most people don’t know a great deal about politics. Yet The Philosophy and Religion course is a diverse and it is one of the most talked about subjects in the world. challenging course which encourages students to How we live our lives is influenced by decisions made by think outside the box and ask questions on everyday politicians, who we elect to make important decisions assumptions. Often the course raises more questions on our behalf. We are expected to understand complex than it answers so students need to be open minded issues on which we have to vote. But don’t worry, by and flexible. Universities, particularly the Russell Group, studying politics at Cronton, you will increase your encourage students to study the course at A Level due to awareness of political issues and develop your political the academic nature of the course. Students who study views on an informed basis. You will study both British Philosophy and Religion often go on to study academic and American politics, the systems and key players subjects at some of the top universities including and how pressure groups and individuals can influence Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, History, Law and today’s political issues. Politics.
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Gemma Rigby
A Level Results: Law A* Business A* Sociology A*
Previously from: The Grange School Destination: Lancaster University, Law with Criminology
“The tutors at Cronton are really helpful and supportive and the facilities are great.”
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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN
Performing Arts
NEW FOR 2018 The Cronton Playhouse; a 320 seater theatre with cutting edge facilities. A NEW Dance Studio with sound and lighting facilities, mirrors and fully sprung Harlequin floor.
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The Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts offers These include: a unique production programme that enables > International trips including New York, Amsterdam A Level and Vocational students the opportunity and Paris of performing in large scale extra-curricular > The opportunity to perform in industry standard
productions SIXTH FORM CRONTON performances that sit entirely outside the > Perform at professional venues across the country timetable. > Exclusive links with dance conservatoires and performance institutes Members of the Centre of Excellence have the opportunity > FREE individual music tuition in your chosen of taking the Bronze, Silver or Gold Arts Award to help instrument for A Level Music students develop creative and communication skills that are > High profile patrons including West End Star, Zoe essential for success in the 21st Century. This award offers Curlett and University Professor, John Freeman both a recognised qualification and UCAS points and can be > Opportunities to gain the nationally recognised Bronze, taken at any point throughout your time at Cronton. Silver and Gold Arts Award Students involved in the Centre of Excellence will also > New for 2018: The opportunity to rehearse and perform benefit from a wide range of other experiences that will in The Cronton Playhouse, a brand new theatre develop their talents and professional skills by exposing them to a wide range of opportunities.
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Performing Arts
Drama and Theatre Students studying Performing Arts will become part of A Level our Centre of Excellence. As such, they will be taught by some of the best teaching staff in the country and Within our Centre of Excellence you will study the whole benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities production philosophy, an array of theatrical genres to support their onward applications to the country’s and transfer the play text into production – literally most prestigious institutions. from the page to the stage. Alongside this, you will gain theoretical knowledge that will allow you to develop Students will develop their talents and professional your skills, i.e. design, marketing and script writing. skills by enjoying our wide range of experiences You will look at varying approaches to theatre and how including; international trips, being part of industry political and social change has affected the art of theatre standard performances, performing at professional and its perception by the public. You will experience venues, high profile patrons and professional links, theatre in action and have the opportunity to visit free music tuition and nationally recognised Bronze, London, New York and Paris. Silver and Gold Arts Awards.
Dance Music A Level A Level
A Level Dance encourages creativity, imagination and the Over this two-year course you’ll be given a firm analysis of your own work and the work of professional foundation in music theory and listening skills. Your dancers and choreographers. You will participate in performance skills will be regularly showcased in regular practical sessions aimed at developing your own ability as concerts both in and outside college. You will develop a a dancer in preparation for performance alongside regular portfolio of compositions, but the beauty of this course choreographic workshops. You will also engage in theory- is that it can be tailored to your strengths - you can based lessons in order to develop your understanding choose to emphasise either performance or composition of dance and appreciate the integration of theory and in your final exams. You will cover the wider social and practice. The dance department will also organise several historical background of music, beginning with orchestral local, national and international trips including the music from 1750. There are two modules on Twentieth opportunity to visit New York. Century styles, again adaptable to suit the interests of the students. In addition you’ll receive free tuition with a specialist on your instrument: one 30min lesson per week included as part of the course.
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This course is an exciting, challenging and practical This flexible course gives you a broad range of skills course for aspiring professional actors, where you to prepare you for a career in the music industry. The will acquire all of the core skills needed to deliver a emphasis is on exploration and creativity, with a mixture professional performance. You will explore a range of of performance, composition and technical skills such different performance styles including Physical Theatre; as live sound or studio engineering. You will develop Classical Theatre; Clowning and Stand-up Comedy. The musical material to perform at a number of prestigious course culminates in a large-scale Final Major Project venues in Liverpool and Manchester. There are several
(FMP) at the end of your second year giving you chance ‘free choice’ modules where you can choose your own SIXTH FORM CRONTON to work as an independent ensemble, covering every path to achieve the qualification, exploring your own aspect of planning, rehearsing and performing your interests and developing your skills. One session each chosen piece. Your main classroom will be our brand week takes place in The Studio, Widnes, giving you new state-of-the-art theatre, the Cronton Playhouse, genuine industry experience. giving you the opportunity to experiment, rehearse and perform in professional surroundings.
The Professional Dance Programme Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma
This is a unique and intensive course developed for both creative and technical dancers who hold the relevant performance skills for today’s dance industry. The emphasis is on performance, choreography and dance analysis and you will explore a range of dance styles including Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and Contemporary. You will be continually supported as you extend your skills and will be given the opportunity to take part in a number of large scale dance shows. The course is aimed at students who have the motivation and drive to become successful professional dancers. Students on a Level 3 or 2 Diploma will study a University of Arts London (UAL) qualification.
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Professional Music Practice Performing Arts Level 2 UAL Diploma Level 2 UAL Diploma
This course gives you a broad range of skills to prepare This exciting and challenging course will help you grow you for a career in the music industry. The emphasis is on creatively as a performer, discover and develop new building confidence and proficiency through exploration talents and showcase those talents to their full potential. and creativity; with a mixture of performance, composition You will use your creativity to develop your skills in and technical skills such as live sound or studio acting, community theatre and various disciplines engineering. You will form a band with fellow students, of dance and performance. With links with West End and develop musical material to perform at a number of performers, theatre trips, professional standard musical prestigious venues in Liverpool and Manchester. The final productions and performing opportunities inside ‘free choice’ module allows you to choose your own path and outside the college, this course offers you the to achieve the qualification, exploring your own interests opportunity to experience the diversity of the performing and developing your skills. One session each week takes arts and develop your dance and drama skills. place in The Studio, Widnes, giving you genuine industry experience.
STUDENT PROFILE: Rhiannon Ratcliffe
A Level Results: Drama and Theatre A French A Maths B
Previously from: Wade Deacon High School
Destination: University of Chichester, Musical Theatre and Acting for Film
“The teaching staff are very kind and welcoming and the whole college has a community feel. I have really enjoyed being part of the Centre of Excellence in Performing Arts.”
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Students studying in the School of Creative Arts and Media will be inspired by our practicing artists/tutors to develop and nurture their own School of Creative creative talents. They will benefit from a wide range of experiences provided through our Arts and Media partnerships with leading industry experts. These include international trips to New York, Berlin and Paris, national competitions, prestigious exhibition opportunities at the Sotheby’s Gallery in London, master classes and Opening 2018: New Film and Media Suites key note events at Tate Liverpool and a High A new media facility with separate editing area Profile Annual Exhibition. All students applying equipped with industry standard editing and for an Art and Design course will be expected to image manipulation software. show a portfolio of work at interview.
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Good design and marketing are an integral part of the Photography is a visual form of communication and our success of a product and therefore the overall success of course will help you develop your photography through a business. Businesses always have to look for new ways conceptual and practical skills within both traditional to attract and retain customers and steal market share and digital technologies. This will allow you to express from competitors. So, your creative nature and interest yourself fully in developing a portfolio for the creative in graphic design could open the door to some very industries exploring fine art and commercial imagery. exciting career opportunities. The team at Cronton has a You will improve your critical, creative and technical diverse range of specialisms, enabling you to experience
understanding engaging in the processes and use of SIXTH FORM CRONTON the broadest range of creative techniques possible. photography in past and contemporary society. Within Within the course there is an equal balance across our purpose built darkroom and studio you will use digital and traditional art mediums. You will embrace traditional and digital processes respectively and be all aspects of the graphic disciplines; advertising, encouraged to develop your own style of photography illustration, typography and packaging. and visual communication.
Fine Art Textiles A Level A Level
As students of Fine Art at Cronton, you will explore On this course, you will explore a diverse range of textiles and develop your creative talents in a purpose built, and fashion techniques, including Batik, silk painting, spacious and light filled art studio. Our team has a screen-printing, knit, felt making, papermaking, sewing wide range of specialisms enabling you to experience and mixed media collage work and more. You will a broad range of creative techniques. Working together develop ideas for surface design from observing a variety with tutors, you will develop your ability to appreciate of sources to inspire and inform your creative practice. the visual world and to respond in a personal and The course will allow you to develop a diverse portfolio creative way. All aspects of the Fine Art disciplines are leading to opportunities in textile and fashion design, embraced: painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture interior design, costume and theatrical design and and alternative media. You will be actively encouraged fashion communication and direction. You will improve to develop your creative flair and self-expression and your critical, creative and technical understanding your work will be celebrated and showcased in our engaging in the processes and use of textiles in past and designated art gallery area within the college. contemporary society. Within our art and design studio’s you will use traditional and digital processes.
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Fashion Art and Design Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma
This creative and practical course will give you a real This creative course offers you the opportunity to study insight into the demands of working in the fashion under the guidance and support of expert creative industry and will help you acquire the knowledge and practitioners. Throughout the two years you will have the skills needed to succeed and achieve your goals. You opportunity to explore; fine art, painting, drawing, print, will learn a wide range of Fashion and Textile based graphics, ceramics, product design, sculpture, fashion skills, including; pattern cutting, machine skills, garment and textiles, special effects and props, photography, construction, design skills, experimental textiles, computer aided design and history of art & design. You presentation, fashion history and fashion illustration. will be able to undertake live projects linked to outside Assignments are varied and based on industrial agencies and industry-based clients. There will also be scenarios. You will have the opportunity to exhibit your many opportunities to display examples of your artwork work at an end of year show and build up an impressive to a professional standard in the School of Creative portfolio. Arts and Media gallery spaces. During the course you will build up an impressive portfolio of work, which will prepare you for a successful university application and interview.
Graphic & Digital Design Lens Based Media (Film & Photography) Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma
You will gain a broad understanding of graphic design This course explores a broad range of subjects and photographic practice on this course. You will cover associated with the creation of photography and film. a range of photographic disciplines including studio, You will use professional standard equipment whilst product, documentary and outdoor photography, along exploring a range of photographic and film based with the experience of graphic design practice including; disciplines. You will also work on a range of projects branding, editorial design, typography, illustration and including product/studio photography, fashion image manipulation. We have a purpose built graphics photography and documentary film making. You will and photography suite including a photographic studio learn how to use professional photography and film and image editing facilities with industry standard equipment as well as developing post production skills computers and software. You will learn how to use digital using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere. Underpinning photography equipment and design related software these topics will be an understanding of the principles as well as developing an awareness of the principles of of art and design and idea generation techniques design and post production skills. which you will apply to the development of a range of outcomes.
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Art and Design Art and Design Level 3/4 Foundation Level 2 UAL Diploma
This one-year course is the most valuable and recognised This exciting one-year Level 2 course offers a broad qualification you can study if you want a career in the overview of the main areas of professional art & design creative industries. It allows you and your art and design practice (including; painting, drawing, printmaking, practice to mature, allowing you to build a professional graphic design, photography, time-based media, 3D portfolio to progress on to university or employment. The design, mixed media and textiles). This course also course is designed to help you experience a wide range provides an excellent bridging year if you would like of art and design disciplines to assist you in making to improve your art & design qualifications profile, or an informed choice as to your specialisation going develop more confidence in a wide-range of art & design forward. You will study several disciplines including fine skills. You will go on a number of trips and visits to art, fashion, graphic design, drawing, 3-D design and exhibitions and locations throughout the course, which photography. Once you have chosen your discipline, we will inspire your project work and introduce you to the will help you find the right degree course for you, with fascinating and diverse world of art and design culture. tutors who are professional working artists. You will On successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma, you also have the opportunity to go on international trips to may then progress on to one of the School of Creative locations such as Paris and Berlin. Arts and Media Level 3 pathways.
STUDENT PROFILE: Ellie Westworth
Course: Level 3 Extended Diploma Fashion D*D*D
Previously from: De La Salle School
Destination: Leeds Art University, Fashion Design
“The staff at Cronton are amazing, after university I would love to have my own fashion label.”
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Media Studies now is a much wider subject than just You will engage with a wide range of films from different the role of newspapers and television. These days, countries developing your skills of observation, critical audiences have access to a huge range of entertainment, analysis and personal reflection. Using state of the art information and advertising across a variety of film making technology, you will develop both your platforms. You will explore these key platforms to enable practical and theoretical skills through analysis of film you to increase your understanding of today’s media and sequences and the production of a short film or script. the influential role it plays in daily life. Using our state of Throughout this production you will learn skills in and the art Photoshop package, you will expand both your
be responsible for writing, directing, filming and editing SIXTH FORM CRONTON practical and theoretical skills. You will learn about all giving you valuable Film Industry experience. aspects of the media.
Atittaya Kaewkarn - Halewood Academy
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Students studying on the business courses at Cronton Sixth Form will take part in lectures with guests including ‘Dragons’ Den’ winners and finalists from ‘The Apprentice’. They will School of Business also have the opportunity to go on trips to high profile organisations including to the Houses of Parliament and Jaguar Land Rover.
Over the last year students have taken part in an international trip to New York and competitions including the National Student Investor Challenge, the ‘Make Your Mark’ competition and have also completed prestigious placements with local MPs and international businesses including Evolution.
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Business Level 3 Extended Diploma
If you have a keen interest in business and management, then this course would be a great choice. Business is all around us and when you start working, it will almost certainly be in a business of some kind. This course is dynamic, hands on and closely linked to current world business events. You will study; economics, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, law and human resource management. You will plan real life events, run your own market stall and create your own business plan and have the opportunity to study business on an international trip. Through guest speakers and external visits, you will experience the world of business and develop and discover skills and insights that you will draw upon in the future. Level 3 Business - New York
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Cronton Sixth Form College has created a Centre of Excellence for Sport. This Centre A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN of Excellence has been developed through the recruitment of some of the best teaching staff in the country, the investment in modern sporting facilities, including a state of the art gym, a Health and Fitness Lab in the new IDEA Sport Centre. The college has links with high profile sports clubs and national governing bodies, offering students extensive opportunities and individual sports coaching for all sport disciplines.
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The college has welcomed former Premier League > Prestigious sporting partners including Liverpool football manager Roberto Martinez, Olympic Champion Football Association, Rugby Football League, Colin Jackson, and most recently Premier League Everton Football Club, national sports governing Football referee, Chris Foy, who have all inspired and bodies, Halton Sports Partnership, Merseyside energised students to excel in their chosen sport, which is Sport, AOC Sport, Widnes Vikings and O’Neills demonstrated by their many achievements. Sportswear SIXTH FORM CRONTON > Offering students the opportunity to play football, The Centre of Sporting Excellence offers students an elite athletics, rugby, netball, badminton, table tennis, sporting experience including: swimming and volleyball in the AOC Sport competitions > International trips to Barcelona and skiing in France > Offer sports science support in the new IDEA Centre > Up to 5.5 hours of individual coaching and one-to-one for gifted and talented students for all sports specialist support for talented sports students at including athletics, triathlon, gymnastics, Cronton, whether they are studying a sports taekwondo and many more qualification or any other course at the college but > Work with the relevant professional clubs and want to further develop in their sport national governing bodies to maximise player and > Providing scholarships for exceptional students athlete performance within their chosen sport to support them in purchasing sporting equipment, attending competitive events etc
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Physical Education Students studying sport at Cronton will be part of a A Level Centre of Sporting Excellence and will have access to the latest sports analysis technology in the new IDEA Sport is so much more than just the actual match Centre. Our coaches are committed to helping young or event. It is about the training, the equipment, the athletes develop and excel both academically and nutrition, the funding, the mind and the science. The professionally. course considers the athlete and industry as a whole and has a strong theoretical element amounting to 70% of Our extensive elite sporting opportunities include the course. As a Centre of Excellence, we have excellent individual coaching, prestigious and high profile facilities and industry links as well as a teaching team sporting partnerships, scholarships, links with with a wealth of sporting experience. You will develop as governing bodies and an international ski trip. The an athlete with bespoke coaching sessions and will be focus is on encouraging and supporting every student assessed practically in your chosen sport. in maximising their performance in their chosen sport.
Sport Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise) Level 3 National Extended Diploma YMCA Level 3 Diploma
As well as a practical knowledge of sport, this course will This is a one year intensive course leading to an industry give you an opportunity to improve your performance recognised qualification. You will study and achieve analysis skills and understand the psychology of sports the Level 2 Fitness Instructor (Gym-Based Exercise) and performers. It deals with the theory of the principles Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. The course covers and practices within the sport, coaching and exercise subjects including both theory and practical work and science industries and analysing the many aspects of as a Centre of Sporting Excellence we have extensive sport. In addition to your main qualification, you can also links with local gyms to ensure that you gain real work gain coaching, officiating and first aid awards. If you are experience. Our own gym has the latest equipment where interested in any of the following careers; sports science, you will learn cutting edge training techniques. You will coaching science, fitness instructor, PE teacher, the leisure also benefit from industry visits, guest speakers and gain industry, sports nutritionist, sports psychologist or sports additional qualifications such as Level 2 Studio Cycling, therapy then this is the course for you. Level 2 Circuit Training and Level 2 Kettlebells to really set you up for the world of work.
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Combining classroom theory with practical sporting This practical one year course will give you an ideal performance, this one year course is ideal if you want introduction to the industry as well as developing the a career in Sport, Sports Coaching and Sport Science. essential skills and knowledge needed for a career in It gives an introduction to a number of roles within the the sport and leisure sector. You will experience a variety fitness and sporting world and covers a wide variety of of practical sports and also develop your work skills sports related subjects. You will learn about nutrition, such as self-management, communication and working anatomy and how the body works, health and safety, safely. Cronton is a Centre of Sporting Excellence and training and fitness, how to plan and deliver effective has excellent industry links from which you will benefit SIXTH FORM CRONTON coaching sessions and will take part in practical from industry visits and guest speakers. Our tutors have sport and work experience. In addition to your main a wealth of sporting experience and will fully support qualification, you will also have the opportunity to gain your progress on the course and in your chosen sport. coaching awards and take part in a variety of enrichment In addition to your main qualification, you will also have activities. the opportunity to gain coaching awards.
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Industry placement and experience is a vital part of all of the Health and Social Care, Health Studies and Early Years qualifications. During the course students will experience Health and Social Care a variety of work experience placements including hospitals, nurseries, primary schools and Childcare and social care settings. Our innovative partnerships in the Health Sector allow us to access prestigious work placements within Warrington Hospital, the NHS and Community Integrated Care (CIC).
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worker, midwife or occupational therapist, then this Students studying Health and Social Care or Early course will equip you with the range of skills and Years Education will gain both theoretical knowledge knowledge needed. On this course, you will gain a broad and invaluable practical experience to enable them to understanding of health, social care and children’s progress to employment or further education in their working environments. Our fantastic simulated ward, chosen sector. Health and Social Care students will with manikin patients and an accessible care suite, benefit from our new clinical practice ward with the will allow you to experience a real work environment. latest equipment. Voluntary work placements, in both adult and child CRONTON SIXTH FORM CRONTON settings, underpin the course and enable you to All students must complete a DBS before carrying out relate theory and practice. This course is an industry placement. This will be completed within the college at recognised qualification and is an ideal start to your a cost of £44 (subject to change). career in this rewarding sector. As part of this course students must undertake a minimum of 100 hours placement within a variety of age ranges.
Health Studies (Nursing Cadet Programme) Early Years Education Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3 Extended Diploma
If you are considering a career in Nursing or any of the This exciting and innovative course will appeal to you if healthcare professions, this innovative course will give you want to become an Early Years Educator, working you a broad insight and invaluable experience in a with children from birth to five years. It is a varied course variety of different healthcare settings. You will study which will give you an insight into the industry and a a variety of topics including Anatomy and Physiology, highly recognised industry qualification. Your week will Psychology, Sociology, Physiological Disorders and be split between three days in college and two days on Science for Health and will attend a rotation of clinical work placement. You will study a wide range of subjects placements for two days a week at Warrington and including practical skills, child development, curriculum Halton Hospital Trusts gaining valuable hands on planning and safeguarding. We have excellent links experience. In our fantastic new 4-bed ward with with local employers and you will be able to put your simulated patients and an accessible care suite, you will classroom learning into practice and develop invaluable carry out many of the practical elements of the course, practical skills whilst on your work placement. Over the providing you with the knowledge and qualities for you two years students are required to complete minimum to progress in your chosen career. 750 hours within a variety of age ranges.
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Students will benefit from talks at college by industry guest speakers and residential trips, including a five day placement at an army base and a three day expedition to the Public Services Lake District. Learners will also participate in a variety of activities, including walking in Wales, Yorkshire and Cheshire, mountain biking, BMX biking, local bouldering, climbing, kayaking and raft building. Students will experience a wide variety of volunteering opportunities and will benefit from our links with local and national public services.
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Public Services COURSE GUIDE 2019 GUIDE COURSE Students studying Public Services will cover a broad Level 3 Extended Diploma range of subjects across industries including; the emergency services, armed services, local authority, If you see your future working in public services, this custodial services, the criminal justice sector, exciting two year course is an ideal foundation on voluntary sector and charitable organisations. which to build your chosen career pathway; whether it be gaining employment in a public services industry After completing this versatile course our students or progressing to university to achieve a degree. You have progressed onto a variety of different degrees will gain a range of knowledge and skills from both and careers including public services, criminology, theoretical and practical study. You will develop key SIXTH FORM CRONTON and criminal justice, law, policing, law and team working, leadership and problem solving skills and will be continually assessed over the two years through investigation, psychology combined with criminology a variety of assessment methods. You will improve your and theology and sports and coaching. Students have fitness levels and will benefit from exciting trips and also progressed onto a range of frontline, civilian guest speakers. Our expert Public Services tutors will support, management and administrative roles in encourage you to exceed your expectations and move a both the armed and emergency services. step closer to your ideal career.
Public Services Public Services Level 2 Diploma Level 1 Diploma
This course is designed to equip you with the necessary This one year course is a great first step to a career skills and knowledge to enter careers including the in public services or the sport and leisure industry, emergency services, armed services, prison service, providing a solid foundation of knowledge in these customs, local authority and the voluntary sector. You areas. You will develop relevant skills and knowledge will study a range of theoretical and practical subjects through a series of practical and work skills units. and be assessed through professional methods. You will You also cover fitness and exercise, expedition skills, attend a week long residential work placement on an leadership development and customer services. We army base and attend a camping and hiking expedition. have excellent industry links and you will benefit from We will also help you to develop your fitness levels with industry visits and talks by guest speakers. Our tutors regular participation in fitness activities, both in and have a wealth of experience and will fully support your out of college. The college has excellent links with local progress on the course. public services and organises informative trips and visiting speakers.
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How to apply
Application Deadlines: A Level Courses Wednesday 5th December 2018 Vocational Courses Friday 25th January 2019
Course information and application: Step 2: Set a Date > If you would like more information about a course you Once we receive your application form, you will receive an are interested in you can look on the college website. appointment for your admissions interview, this may take Here you will find a course information sheet for each place at the college or in your school. At your interview course that gives details of what you will study, how you you will have the opportunity to ensure that the course(s) will pass the course and any special equipment you will you have chosen are right for you and your future career need to purchase. goals.
> If you would like to speak to a member of the teaching Step 3: The Offer staff about a particular course you can come along to At the end of your interview, if you and the interviewer one of our Open Evenings. decide that this is the right course for you, you will be offered a place at the college. Your offer will be conditional > Open Evenings are a good way to meet course tutors, on you achieving certain grades in your GCSEs. talk to current students and see the facilities. Step 4: New Student Day The Open Evening dates are printed on the back cover of You will be invited to a New Student Day in July, where this guide. Once you have decided which course(s) you you will sample your subjects, meet tutors and fellow want to study you will need to complete an application. students to prepare you for the start of the term. > A Level New Student Day - Tuesday 2nd July 2019 Apply online at www.cronton.ac.uk > Vocational New Student Day - Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Any questions? Call our Admissions Team Step 5: Enrolment on 0151 257 2022 or email [email protected] In August, once you have received your GCSE results, you’ll be invited into college to complete your enrolment. Apply now to secure your place: Step 1: Fill in an application form Step 6: The Experience Apply online at www.cronton.ac.uk In September your new course and life at college begins!
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