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Lewis Kelsall 2020 Destination:e Cambridg 100 with bestLeve l University, ever A . Engineering high grades Adam Kelsall Destination: Loughborough University Aeronautical, Engineering Clarendon Sixth Form College Camp Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DF Prospectus 2021/22 03 Message from the Principal 04 Choose a ‘Good’ College 05 Results day success 06 What courses are on offer? 07 Choosing your level and entry requirements 08 How to apply 09 Study programme 12 Study skills and independent learning programme 13 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Futures Programme 14 Student Hub 16 Dates for your diary 17 Travel and transport 18 University courses at Tameside College 19 A year in the life of... Course Areas 22 Creative Industries 32 Business 36 Computing 40 English and Languages 44 Humanities 50 Science, Mathematics and Engineering 58 Social Sciences 64 Performing Arts 71 Sports Studies and Public Services 02 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Welcome from the Principal Welcome to Clarendon Sixth Form College. As a top performing college in The academic and support Greater Manchester for school leavers, package to help students achieve while we aim very high for our students. Our studying is exceptional. It is personalised students have outstanding success to your needs and you will have access to a rates in Greater Manchester, with a range of first class support services at each 100% pass rate. stage of your learning journey. As a student, your career aspirations and This support package enables our students your college experience are very important to operate successfully in the future stages of to us. We will ensure you have a fulfilling time their career – whether that be at university, or with us by providing outstanding learning, doing an apprenticeship. work experience, support and enrichment opportunities. As part of ‘Vision Our Ofsted inspectors recognised a strong Tameside’ strategy quality of teaching and the excellent high in partnership with grades our students achieve across our Tameside Council, we A Level and Vocational programmes. Our have invested in a new teachers have a range of creative activities that will help motivate you to learn something state of the art sixth form new every day. college building. It is our role to prepare you for the best and You will study in a safe learning environment most competitive courses at top universities in a state of the art building, accessible only and the most in demand apprenticeships with to our sixth form students doing A Level key employers. During your time with us, you and creative courses. We plan to ensure will also have the opportunity to experience the college is constantly updated, reflecting days with both local and national companies. the best on offer to school leavers. We will We have high expectations of every member continue to provide the best environment for of staff and student. We will work with you and learning, using high spec industry standard your parents or carers to challenge you to equipment. achieve beyond your potential, ensuring you progress at the highest level. As a successful college with a long standing tradition of A Level delivery, Clarendon Sixth Form College was established in Hyde in 1957 as Hyde Grammar School. It became a Sixth Form College in 1979, relocating to Ashton Town Centre in 2015 as Clarendon Sixth Form College. 03 Why choose Clarendon Sixth Form College? It’s Official Clarendon Sixth Form College is a ‘Good’ college “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment are good, particularly at Clarendon.” “Teachers have developed creative activities that motivate and encourage students to acquire knowledge and skills.” “Achievement rates for students are high.” “Learners make good progress.” “Senior leaders and managers have created a culture of high expectations.” “Students respect people from different cultures and backgrounds and this contributes to a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the college.” “Clarendon Sixth Form College has an ambitious vision to be an outstanding college, providing first-class education and training for the people of Tameside.” Ofsted Inspection report: 24-27 April 2018 04 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Results day Our top A level performers success of 2020 are: Our top performing Lewis Kelsall Adam Kelsall students have been A* - Business Studies A* - Business Studies offered places at A* - Mathematics A - Mathematics A* - Physics A – Physics top universities and A* - Further Mathematics A – Further Mathematics schools including: Georgia Jones Benjamin Whitmore • Cambridge University A – Classical Civilisation A* - Mathematics • Loughborough University A* - English Language A* - Computer Science • Durham University A* - English Literature A – Further Mathematics • The University of Abbie-Jane Spicer Casey Omeltschenko Manchester A* - Chemistry A* - Biology • University of Nottingham A – English Literature A – Maths • Keele University A – Mathematics A* - Psychology • London Studio Centre • Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Our top Applied Science • ArtsEd • University of St Andrews performers of 2020 are: • University of York Chloe Pinder • University of Leeds Zaina Siddique • The University of Affaaf Fatima Liverpool Nabilah Bibi Saskia White Bernice Owusu Lina Saher These students all achieved triple 2020 ‘distinction star’ grades. 100with best ever A Level Our top Creative high grades. performers of 2020 are: Animation - Elliot Agger Art and Design – Samah Alom Graphic Design – Heather-Leigh Gallagher Wiktoria Rybak said: Photography – Amy Edwards “ I am delighted with my Fashion and Clothing – Hannah McLean results. I am glad I put the hard work in, it has really Performing Arts – Lewis Lloyd paid off. I am looking These students all achieved triple forward to starting at university.” ‘distinction star’ grades. 05 What courses are on offer? A A Level programmes Art and Design Extended Project Law Biology Qualification (EPQ) Mathematics Business Studies Film Studies Media Studies Chemistry Further Mathematics Philosophy and Religious Classical Civilisation Geography Studies Computer Science Government and Politics Physics English Language Graphic Design Psychology English Literature History Sociology Vocational and Blended V A Level Programmes Animation and Game Design Dance Creative Digital Media Applied Law Drama Photography Applied Science Engineering Public Services Core Maths Fashion and Textiles Sport Criminology Health and Social Care L3 Level 3 programmes 3 A Level equivalent Acting Dance Musical Theatre Animation and Game Design Fashion and Clothing Photography Applied Science Graphic Design Art and Design Media Production L2 Level 2 programmes Art and Design Creative Digital Media Applied Science Performing Arts 06 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Choosing your level and entry requirements To support you in making the best choice for your individual needs, we offer various levels of qualification at Clarendon Sixth Form College, meaning there is a level for everyone. To ensure that our students are successful in their studies, we require them to meet our entry requirements. Some courses may also have additional entry requirements, which will be outlined at interview. Vocational Level 3 A A Levels V A Levels L3 qualifications • Traditional academic • A Level equivalent qualifications • Level 3 qualifications provide qualifications which give in depth which give in depth knowledge of routes for students wanting to knowledge of individual subjects individual subjects progress onto higher education • A Level assessments are by • Assessed by coursework and or employment formal examination and in some examinations • Level 3 courses are usually taken cases, coursework • Vocational A Levels can be over two years and are • Choose a combination of three blended with A Levels equivalent to three A Levels A Levels 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including maths and English includingmaths or English including maths and/or English at Grade 3 or above Dependent on your GCSE grades, you may be advised to study a blended programme of A Levels and Vocational A Levels. Level 2 (resits) L2 qualifications GCSE • Level 2 qualifications provide • GCSEs are well known a good foundation for students qualifications, which at college wishing to follow a specific are taken over one year vocational route • Mathematics and English GCSEs • Courses run for one year and can be taken alongside any of our allow progression onto Level 3 courses qualifications or apprenticeships • Students who gain grade 3 in • Students are assessed by maths and English are expected assignment and practical skills to resit as part of their study programme, which is a 3 GCSEs Grade 3 or above requirement for university 07 How to apply You can apply to the college in one of two ways: Online: 1 www.clarendon.ac.uk Application process Submit completed Paper based 1 application form 2 application You will receive an acknowledgement letter/text 2 from the college You will be invited into college for an informal interview or 3 be interviewed in school Complete your interview at Application dates your allocated interview date or time, either in college or September 2020 4 over the phone You can apply to Clarendon Sixth Form College for the academic year 21/22 You will be offered a The earlier you complete an conditional place at the application form, the more likely it is 5 college you will secure an interview and place for your