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Decisions Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022

www.bexley.gov.uk/decisionspost16 This Directory is produced by: Education to Employment Team London Borough of Bexley Civic Offices 2 Watling Street Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7AT Telephone: 020 3045 7777

This directory is accurate at the time of printing (October 2020). However, changes can occur before courses start in September 2021. For up to date information please check the individual schools, academies, colleges and training provider’s websites.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 2 Contents

Contents 3 Post-16 Providers in Bexley 25 Introductions 4 Colleges Welcome to DECISIONS Christ the King: St Mary’s 30 the Bexley Post-16 Directory 4 London College of Performing Arts 37 DECISIONS - How to use this guide 4 London South East Colleges - Bexley Campus 39 Deciding what you want to do next? 5 Schools Post-16 timetable for September 2021 intake 5 Beths Grammar School 25 Information, Advice & Guidance 6 Bexley Grammar School 26 Information on Raising the Participation Age (RPA) 6 Bexleyheath Academy 27 Choosing the right pathway for you 7 Blackfen School for Girls 28 Your options 7 Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 29 How to choose? 7 Cleeve Park School 31 Your choices 7 Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy 33 What’s your next move? 8 Harris Academy Falconwood 34 Compare your options after GCSEs 8 Harris Garrard Academy 35 King Henry School 36 Which pathway is right for me? 9 Marlborough School 40 Where can you study or train? 10 Townley Grammar School 42 School sixth forms 10 Trinity School 43 Sixth form colleges 10 Further education colleges (FE colleges) 10 Welling School 44 Training providers 10 Woodside Academy 45 Apprenticeships 11 Training Providers Types of apprenticeship 11 FWD Training & Consultancy Ltd. 32 When can I start an apprenticeship? 11 London Skills for Growth 38 How much will I earn? 11 MiddletonMurray 41 Training and qualifications 11 Out of borough institutions 46 How do I find and apply for an apprenticeship? 11 Financial support 47 What comes next? 12 16 to 19 bursary fund 47 University 12 How is your bursary paid? 47 Higher and Degree Apprenticeships 12 Benefits 47 Employment 12 Care to Learn 47 Other routes 12 Other support 47 Courses at a glance 13 Bexley Local Offer 48 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications 13-19 A levels and International Baccalaureate 20-22 Apprenticeships 23-24 Traineeships / Supported Internships 24

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 3 Introductions

Welcome to DECISIONS DECISIONS - How to use this guide the Bexley Post-16 Directory The directory provides you with an overview of the Bexley is proud to offer a wide range of post-16 range of courses, in different subjects and at different opportunities provided by our schools, academies, levels, which are available in Bexley for post-16 colleges and training providers. I would encourage students. It is designed to help you to decide where and students and parents to explore all the possibilities what to study so that you can find the right pathway available. Participating in education or training beyond for you. Remember it is important that you find the the age of 16 offers young people an opportunity to education or training opportunity that is best for you gain qualifications and experience that can significantly so that you gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications increase their prospects for future employment and that employers are looking for. Take the time to earnings. In these changing times, education will be attend open evenings to find out more about different more important than ever in helping young people to providers and to help you make an informed decision achieve their future goals. about your next steps. The Government raised the participation age, requiring Not sure about what to do next? Advice on the courses all young people to stay in some form of learning or which would suit you best will be available from your training until their 18th birthday. This could mean own tutors and schools careers adviser/ Prospects undertaking a Traineeship, an Apprenticeship or Careers Advisor. studying at a College, School Sixth Form, or Training The contact details for the local schools, academies, Provider. These changes have opened up a lot of new colleges and work based training providers are listed opportunities for young people and will help ensure throughout the directory. For the most up to date that they gain the right skills and experience for their information on any of the courses simply contact the future. provider directly via the links to the schools and post- We wish you every success in your studies this year 16 providers’ websites. and sincerely hope that you will find a pathway that will Education to Employment Team enable you to continue your education or training in London Borough of Bexley Bexley, building on your achievements so far. Good Luck!

Jackie Belton Chief Executive London Borough of Bexley

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 4 Deciding what you want to do next?

Post-16 timetable for September 2021 intake September / X Attend sixth form / college open events. See the Post-16 Open Event Diary for dates. October 2020 X Consider all your options: vocational or academic study, college or school, A levels or BTECs, traineeship or apprenticeship X Your in-school careers adviser can talk to you about your options and help you make applications November X Use your school careers library to research career ideas X Talk to relatives and teachers X Visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk for impartial and practical help X Continue to attend sixth form / college open events X Revise for your mock exams X Attend any sixth form open day events X Phone colleges that you are interested in to get an application pack, or check to see if they can be downloaded from the website X Start to apply to colleges and sixth forms, some colleges fill up quickly so get application forms in early December X Need help? Speak to the careers adviser in your school or the Bexley Youth Advice team X Ensure all your application forms are complete and have been submitted X Sit your mock exams January 2021 X Sit your mock exams February X Prepare for interviews X Attend Bexley’s Apprenticeship Event March X Attend interviews when invited April X Open a bank account if you don’t have one, as you will need one when you are at college X Create a revision plan and stick to it - keep revising May X Your GCSE exams will start X Get your CV ready to look for part-time work (this is really important if you want to get an apprenticeship) X Keep revising June X Continue to attend interviews; if you can’t go, ring and reschedule it X Continue to revise X Keep an eye out for interesting apprenticeships X Look for part-time work after the exams July X Have a break X Try to get a part-time job and develop your employability skills X Get involved in summer activities August X Make sure you’re around to collect your GCSE results from school X Attend enrolment at your chosen school or college X Continue to apply for apprenticeships September X Attend enrolment at your chosen school or college, if you haven’t already X Apply to the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund if you are eligible X Prepare for and attend apprenticeship interviews X Contact the Bexley Youth Advice team if you don’t have an offer of education or training

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 5 Information, Advice & Guidance

Schools make provision for the delivery of their own Information on Raising the independent careers guidance to their students. Please ask in your school for details. Participation Age (RPA)

The Bexley Youth Advice (BYA) in Bexleyheath is a What is ‘Raising the Participation Age’(RPA)? multi-agency facility designed to provide support, RPA is a duty placed on all young people by the information, advice and guidance on a wide range of Education and Skills Act (2008) to participate in topics for young people ages 13 to 19 (up to 25 for education or training until their 18th birthday. young people with additional needs). Prospects Careers Supported by parents / carers and schools, the Advisers can provide young people not in education and government expects you to make your own decisions training with information, advice, guidance and support about how you wish to participate. on option choices for further and higher education, employment, apprenticeships and training. They can Does this mean staying at school until I also refer on to a range of agencies who can offer am 18? support with health and well-being. You can contact them on 020 3045 5555 or visit their website for Once you complete your GCSEs and secondary education, there are a number of options available for further information: www.prospects.co.uk you to choose from: The National Careers Service can help you if you are X Continue in full time education such as aged 13 or over and looking for information and advice school, college or home based learning to plan your future. Their friendly advisers can provide X Start a work based learning programme information on learning, work, apprenticeships and such as an apprenticeship your choice on the right place to study. You can also get advice on your subject choices as well as lots of other X Start full time work alongside part time learning careers and learning related issues. If you’d like to speak which leads to an accredited qualification to an adviser you can call them on 0800 100 900 or X If you have your own business and are self visit the website to find out other ways to get in touch: employed, you can combine this with part time https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk learning which leads to an accredited qualification. The can help you National Apprenticeship Service Applying for post-16 placements with find information about Apprenticeships, and search for an EHCP opportunities and vacancies: If a young person has an Education, Health and Care www.apprenticeships.gov.uk Plan (EHCP), that is continuing post 16, they will have Other useful websites include: an SEN Case Officer within Bexley Local Authority. X Informed Choices (for students considering When applying for a place at a Post-16, college or university): www.informedchoices.ac.uk other training site with an EHCP, you must contact your SEN Case Officer at the earliest possible time to X Reed Career Advice (for students not considering tell them where you would like to apply. You should be university): www.reed.co.uk/career-advice discussing the options with your current setting as soon as possible and informing Bexley SEN department, and also making contact with the education provider you wish to apply to, Early contact with SEN will ensure the correct paperwork is sent across to the education or training provider for them to determine whether they can offer an appropriate placement and what support may be required. It is important to begin this process early, as places for young people with EHCPs should be allocated by Februrary 28th prior to commencing their new course of study in the following September. If you are unsure who your SEN Case Officer is, please contact the SENCO at your current setting, or refer to the Bexley Local Offer website, where contact details are provided.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 6 Choosing the right pathway for you

Your options Your choices There are three main learning and career pathways When you are making your subject and qualification to choose from following GCSEs. Making the right choices there are certain questions that you need to decision requires careful consideration of interests, ask: preferred learning method and future aspirations. It may also mean studying at a different institution. 1) What is it? Regardless of learning choice, it is a requirement for X What is the qualification? all young people who have not achieved a grade 4 or (e.g. A Level, GCSE, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma) higher in English and/or maths at GCSE to continue X What is the subject? their study to achieve this. 2) Where will I learn? How to choose? X In a classroom, a lab, in the workplace etc…? You may already have an idea about your future X At a school sixth form, at a sixth form journey, such as applying for higher education or a college, at a Further Education college, particular career. Some careers and university courses with a work-based training provider? require you to have qualifications in specific subjects. 3) How will I learn / be assessed? Speak to your careers adviser at school. Based on your X Will there be lots of practical sessions, talents and needs, they can advise on the best decision hands-on work, essays etc.? for you. X Will my learning be assessed through exams, If you are unsure, it is usually best to go with subjects coursework, portfolios, on the job etc…? you are likely to do well at and enjoy. You will still need X What will the subject actually to check what you can do with these subjects and try to cover / what is the content? keep your options open. The following checklist may be useful for you to 4) Why should I study for this qualification? consider when thinking about which pathway is right X Will it help me do the things I for you: want to do in the future? X What is the progression from this X How does the course build on your qualification (e.g. is there something strengths and interests? similar available at the next level)? X What will you be doing on the course X Is it something I enjoy and I’m good at? and what will the workload be like? X Am I prepared to put in the hard X Where will the course lead you to and work to get a good grade? how do you think the qualification will bring you closer to your career goals? X Does it fit with my other choices and complement them? X What will you need to do in order to achieve a good result? X Will this course help me develop skills for the future? X Is there someone you know who you 5) Anything else? can talk to about this option? X Am I eligible for this course (e.g. do I have the right X Are there any other similar grades / previous types of qualifications to get in)? opportunities you could consider? X Will this course provide opportunities for me to get work experience, etc.? X Does this course make the most of the skills that I am good at? X Does this course link to hobbies that I am interested in?

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 7 What’s your next move? Compare your options after GCSEs

Qualfication Description Length of Assessment Level of study Awards UCAS Entry requirements Work experience What does it lead to? Time points?

Apprenticeships A real job with training and a salary. 1 year Apprenticeship 2/3 No - Employer dependent Yes • Higher level or degree www.apprenticeships.gov.uk minimum dependent (inc. With the possibility - Age 16+ (paid job, with at apprenticeship demonstrations, to progress to higher - Evidence of interest and leeast 20% off the job • University / college presentations and/or apprenticeships up to ability to complete training) • Work exams) Level 7

A Levels An academic qualification, similar in 2 years Mostly exams at the end 3 Yes For individual schools No • Apprenticeship style to GCSEs, that prepares you for of the course and colleges to decide • University / college further study. (commonly 5 GCSEs at • Work grades 4 and above)

T Levels A technical study programme, 2 years Exams, projects and 3 Yes Set by each school / Yes • Apprenticeship www.tlevels.gov.uk equivalent to 3 A Levels, with an practical assignments college (80% classroom, 20% • University / college industry placement that makes up 20% work) • Work of the course. T Levels are designed to give you the skills that employers need.

Techncial / Vocational Qualifications which teach you how Course Course dependent 1+ Some Course dependent Course dependent • Apprenticeship qualifications to do tasks specifically related to the dependent (coursework and exams) (course & • College (e.g. some Pearson BTECs, industry and role you want to be in. awarding • Work Cambridge Technicals, City and organisation Guilds Diplomas, AQA Technical, dependent) VTCT Diplomas and many others)

Applied qualifications Qualifications that prepare you for Course Course dependent 3 Yes Set by each school / Course dependent • Apprenticeship (e.g. some Pearson BTECs and further study by combining academic dependent (coursework and exams) college • University / college some Cambridge Technicals, WJEC learning with practical skills to give you • Work Diplomas, AQA Certificates, NCFE a broad overview of working in a sector. Applied and many others)

Traineeships A work focused study programme that 6 weeks - 6 A formal job or exit N/A No Have little to no work Yes • Apprenticeship www.gov.uk/governement/ prepares you for an apprenticeship or months interview with written experience and qualified • Work collections/traineeships work. feedback. Coursework below Level 3 and exams are course dependent.

Supported internships Structured personalised study Typically Includes the N/A No - Have an EHCP Yes • Progression into programmes for young people with an 1 year chance to study for - Attend a college paid employment, EHCP, based primarily at an employer. including relevant substantial wherever possible minimum 6 qualifications, if suitable, months work and English and maths placement to an appropriate level.

Levels are designed to indicate the complexity of qualifications and apprenticeships, allowing people to draw comparisons and understand where they sit in relation to the other options which are available. There are 8 levels plus entry level, with the higher levels offering the highest difficulty. Find out more about the different levels at www.gov.uk/what-different-qualfication-level-mean Visit nationalcareers.service.gov.uk for information about careers, training and work.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 8 Which pathway is right for me?

What is my What education or What can I do current level / training courses can I after I complete the predicted grades? study? course?

5 or more GCSE passes at A levels Progress to university, grades 4-9 / A*-C including a higher or degree BTEC level 3 diploma or English and Maths level apprenticeship or extended diploma or other employment level 3 vocational course advanced apprenticeship

Less than 5 GCSE passes at BTEC Level 2 or 3 certificate, Progress to a substantive grade 4/C or above, or BTEC subsidiary diploma or other level 3 course, an advanced level 2. English or Maths at vocational level 2 course and apprenticeship or grade 3 or below Maths and English (often one employment year programmes) Intermediate apprenticeship

Grades 1-3 / D-G at GCSE or BTEC level 2 certificate Progress to a level 3 BTEC level 2 passes. Grades or other vocational Level course, a traineeship, an 1-3 at GCSE in Maths and 2 course, plus Maths and intermediate apprenticeship English or Functional Skills English (often one year or employment level 1 programmes)

No GCSE, BTEC or other Foundation programme or Progress to a level 2 course, level 2 passes pre-apprenticeship, including pre-apprenticeship course, a Maths and English (one year traineeship, or employment or less)

There will be specific entry requirements for individual subjects and courses, and some subjects have higher entry requirements than others.

If you do not achieve a minimum of grade 4/C at GCSE in Maths and English or level 2 Functional Skills, you will need to continue studying Maths and/or English.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 9 Where can you study or train?

At the end of year 11 you have a number Sixth form colleges of choices of where to study. It is worth Sixth form colleges are for 16 to 19 year olds. They doing some research into the ones you are have on average 1,200 students studying entry level up interested in; you can find information on to A levels and BTEC nationals. the internet, as most education and They offer a wide range of courses including applied courses. training providers have a website. You can also attend open days or taster days to Further education colleges (FE see what it’s really like and whether you colleges) think its right for you. FE colleges offer a broad range of courses at all different levels including entry level, ESOL, GCSEs, School sixth forms A levels, BTECs, traineeships, apprenticeships and vocational and occupational courses. Schools sixth forms primarily teach A levels but some may offer vocational courses such as BTECs at level 3. There is no upper age limitand there can be 1,000s of They also offer resits in GCSE Maths and English if you students on site. They may also have more than one site. did not get a grade 4 or higher the first time round. Training providers School sixth forms are smaller than most sixth form If you did not gain any qualifications in year 11 you may colleges and further education colleges. need to take some short courses or combine education You don’t usually have to wear school uniform, but with employment or work experience. smart clothing may be required and you will need to There are a number of training providers in and around attend every day. the borough that can offer courses in a wide range of subjects from hairdressing to football association coaching badges.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 10 Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity When can I start an apprenticeship? to work, learn and earn all at the same If you live in England and are aged 16 or over, you time. can apply to be an apprentice. You can start an apprenticeship on the first day after the last Friday in You will work for an employer alongside June (official school leaving date in England) as long as you are 16 or become 16 before 1 September of that other experienced staff. You will be year. You’ll need to be living in England and not in full- earning a salary, gaining valuable work time education. experience and employability skills, How much will I earn? and you will gain a qualification. The minimum wage for apprentices aged 16 to 18 is £3.90 per hour. The average gross weekly wage for an Apprenticeships are available in over apprentice is £200.00 (dependent on sector, region and 1,500 roles covering more than 170 level). industries, from advertising to youth work Training and qualifications and environmental engineering During your apprenticeship you will also receive and nuclear decommissioning. training to gain a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen area. Your employer will be working with Types of apprenticeship your training provider to ensure the programme is You can apply for different types of apprenticeship structured to support you to gain the skills you need for based on your current skills and qualifications the job. X Intermediate level (level 2) How do I find and apply for an X Advanced level (level 3) apprenticeship? X Higher level (level 4 or above) Applying is easy with find an apprenticeship, the online Higher and degree apprenticeships mean more vacancy site provided by the National Apprenticeship specialised and highly skilled apprenticeships are being Service. You need to create an account, log all of your offered each year. information and set preferences before applying, usually by completing an online application form and answering a few questions set by the employer. This resource is available at www.gov.uk/apply- apprenticeship. If you are in year 11 and are interested in applying for an apprenticeship you can talk to your school’s careers adviser or a Prospects Careers Adviser at BYA. They can advise you on what you need to do to ensure you are prepared and have the right skills to apply. They also receive weekly information on apprenticeship opportunities that might be suitable for you.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 11 What comes next?

Your choices after you have completed Higher and Degree Apprenticeships your chosen pathway at 18 A higher apprenticeship leads to a higher education level qualification (at level 4, 5, 6 or 7). Qualifications University on offer include NVQ level 4, HNDs and foundation degrees. Some professions (e.g. architecture, teaching or medicine) require a degree. Many more employers now Degree apprenticeships offer a full bachelor’s or expect their staff to have high levels of education. master’s degree. However going to university gives you the chance to Apprenticeships last a minimum of one year, with higher study a subject you are passionate about. In higher or deree level apprenticeships taking up to six years to education you can develop valuable skills to give you complete. a wider range of career opportunities. University Degree apprenticeships are increasing, offering various can offer an environment rich in social and cultural roles such as accounting, advertising and aerospace experiences - a chance to become more independent, engineering, with new apprenticeships being developed broaden your horizons and try out new interests. all the time. For a few people, choosing a subject to study is simple You can even become a qualified solicitor. Not all - you will either be clear about your career path and jobs are represented yet, but more highly skilled need a specific degree to follow it or you have always apprenticeships are popping up each year. had a passion for a particular subject. However, for most there is a bewildering variety of courses, many of For more information visit: which involve subjects that are not taught in schools www.apprenticeships.gov.uk or colleges. So you need to do your research to narrow https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk your choices down. For more information visit: Employment At 18 you can leave education and get a full time job. www.ucas.com You can register on various job sites or with an agency www.theuniguide.co.uk which will give you access to a number of opportunities. For some top tips visit: www.whatemployerswant.org Other routes There are other routes you can follow once you have completed further education or an apprenticeship. You can take a gap year, look for an internship, work and take a professional qualification or a distance learning course. For more information visit: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 12 Courses at a glance Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

At a Glance Art, Design and Graphics Design Art, 3 Art and Design - Level 2 Art and Design - Level 3 Design - Level Graphic Photography and Secretarial Computing Business, AAT Accounting Applied Criminology 3 Business – Level 2 Business – Level 1 Business – Level 1 Business and Retail – Level 2 Business ecommerce – Level and ecommerce – L3 Business, Marketing 2 Business with Finance – Level 3 Computing – Level Customer Service 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship – Level 3 Finance – Level 2 Finance – Level 3 Financial Studies – Level Beths Grammar School Bexley Grammar School Bexleyheath Academy ● ● ● ● Blackfen School for Girls ● Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

Christ the King: St ● ● ● ● ● ● Mary’s Cleeve Park School ● ● FWD Training & Consultancy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s ● ● ● ● Crayford

Harris Academy ● ● Falconwood Harris Garrard Academy ● King Henry School ● ● ● ● ● ● London College of Performing Arts London Skills for Growth ● ● ● LSEC: Bexley Campus ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Marlborough School MiddletonMurray ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Townley Grammar School Trinity School ● ● ● ● ● Welling School ● ● ● ● ● Woodside Academy

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 13 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

At a Glance Business, Computing and Secretarial (cont.) and Secretarial Computing Business, ICT - Entry Level 3 ICT / IT - Level 2 ICT / IT - Level 1 ICT / IT - Level ICT - IT Games Technology ICT - IT Networking and Systems Support 3 - Level ICT / IT Software Development 3 Applied - Level Law 2 Studies - Level & Legal Law 3 & 4 Management - Level 2 Public Services - Level & Social Care and Health Children 3 - Level & Development Care, Learning Children’s 2 - Level & Development Care, Learning Children’s 1 - Level & Development Care, Learning Children’s 3 Childcare – Entry Level Workforce People’s Children & Young Beths Grammar School Bexley Grammar School Bexleyheath Academy ● ● Blackfen School for Girls ● ● ● ● ● Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

Christ the King: St ● Mary’s Cleeve Park School FWD Training & Consultancy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s ● Crayford

Harris Academy ● Falconwood Harris Garrard Academy ● ● King Henry School ● ● London College of Performing Arts London Skills for Growth ● ● ● LSEC: Bexley Campus ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Marlborough School ● MiddletonMurray ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Townley Grammar School Trinity School ● ● ● ● ● Welling School ● ● Woodside Academy

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 14 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

At a Glance Children and Health & Social Care (cont.) & Social Care and Health Children 3 Health and Social Care – Level 2 Health and Social Care - Level 1 Health and Social Care - Level Construction 1 Basic Construction Skills - Level 1 & 2 Brickwork - Level 1 Building Services Engineering - Level 1 Carpentry - Level Construction - Entry Level 3 - Level Construction and the Built Environment 1 - Level Construction Maintenance Operation 1 & 2 Construction: Multiskills - Level 1-3 Electrical Installation - Level 1 & 2 Plumbing – Level 2 Site Carpentry – Level Beths Grammar School Bexley Grammar School Bexleyheath Academy Blackfen School for Girls Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

Christ the King: St ● Mary’s Cleeve Park School FWD Training & Consultancy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s ● Crayford Harris Academy Falconwood Harris Garrard Academy King Henry School London College of Performing Arts London Skills for Growth LSEC: Bexley Campus ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Marlborough School MiddletonMurray Townley Grammar School Trinity School ● Welling School ● Woodside Academy

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 15 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

At a Glance Hairdressing & Beaty Therapy & Beaty Hairdressing 2 & 3 – Level Beauty Therapy 1 & 2 Hairdressing – Level and Tourism Travel Hospitality, 2 Hospitality & Catering – Level 3 – Level and Tourism Travel 2 – Level and Tourism Travel Media 3 Media Production – Level Creative 2 Media Production – Level Creative 3 Film & Broadcast Production – Level 3 Games Design & Animation – Level 3 Design & Communication – Level Graphic 3 Media – Level 1 or 2 Media - Level Beths Grammar School Bexley Grammar School Bexleyheath Academy Blackfen School for Girls ● Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

Christ the King: St ● ● Mary’s Cleeve Park School ● FWD Training & Consultancy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s ● Crayford Harris Academy Falconwood Harris Garrard Academy King Henry School ● ● London College of Performing Arts London Skills for Growth ● LSEC: Bexley Campus ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Marlborough School MiddletonMurray ● ● Townley Grammar School Trinity School ● ● ● ● Welling School ● Woodside Academy

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 16 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

At a Glance Performing Arts & Music Arts Performing 3 Dance – Level 2 Dance – Level 3 and Theatre Studies – Level Drama Extended Certificate Music Technology / Production L3 Music Technology Music and/or 2 and Production Arts – Level Performing 3 Level Arts ( Acting /Drama)– Performing L3 Arts (Dance & Musical Theatre) Performing 3 Arts - Level Performing Development Personal Skills Employability – Entry Level English / Literacy of Other Languages (ESOL) English for Speakers 2 English – Level Functional Skills: Maths and English – Up to L2 Functional – Entry Level Maths / Numeracy Progress/Social Development/Effectiveness Personal Supporting teaching & learning in schools – L3 Supporting teaching & learning in schools – L2 1 3 - Level Studies – Entry Level Vocational Skills Work Beths Grammar School Bexley Grammar School Bexleyheath Academy Blackfen School for Girls ● ● ● Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

Christ the King: St ● Mary’s Cleeve Park School ● ● ● FWD Training & Consultancy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s ● ● ● Crayford Harris Academy Falconwood Harris Garrard Academy King Henry School ● ●

London College of ● ● ● ● ● Performing Arts London Skills for Growth ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● LSEC: Bexley Campus ● ● ● Marlborough School ● ● ● MiddletonMurray ● ● ● ● ● Townley Grammar School Trinity School ● Welling School ● ● ● Woodside Academy

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 17 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

At a Glance Science Applied Science Science BTEC SEN Courses 1-3 Home Management - OCR, Entry Level 1-3 Horticulture - OCR, Level 1 - 3 Life and Living Skills – Entry Level 1 Life Skills – Entry Level College First Programme Local 1-3 Skills - OCR, Entry Level Personal Life – Entry Level Skills for Working Enabling Progression – Entry L 3 Skills Towards Supported Internships 1-3 - OCR, Entry Level of Work World Beths Grammar School Bexley Grammar School Bexleyheath Academy Blackfen School for Girls ● Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

Christ the King: St ● Mary’s Cleeve Park School ● FWD Training & Consultancy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s ● Crayford Harris Academy Falconwood Harris Garrard Academy King Henry School ● London College of Performing Arts London Skills for Growth LSEC: Bexley Campus ● ● ● ● ● Marlborough School ● ● ● ● ● MiddletonMurray Townley Grammar School Trinity School ● Welling School ● ● Woodside Academy ● ●

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 18 Specialist and Vocational Qualifications

At a Glance Sport and Leisure Sport PE in Sport Diploma 3 Sport – Level 2 Sport – Level 3 Sport Extended Certificate – Level 3 Sports Science – Level Sports Studies - BTEC Beths Grammar School Bexley Grammar School Bexleyheath Academy ● Blackfen School for Girls ● Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

Christ the King: St ● Mary’s Cleeve Park School ● FWD Training & Consultancy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s ● Crayford

Harris Academy ● Falconwood Harris Garrard Academy ● King Henry School ● ● ● London College of Performing Arts London Skills for Growth LSEC: Bexley Campus Marlborough School MiddletonMurray Townley Grammar School Trinity School ● ● Welling School ● Woodside Academy

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 19 A levels and International Baccalaureate

At a Glance Beths Grammar School Beths Grammar School - (IB only) Grammar Bexley Academy Bexleyheath Blackfen School for Girls Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar Christ the King: St Mary’s School Park Cleeve Crayford Haberdashers’ Aske’s Falconwood Harris Academy Academy Harris Garrard King Henry School School Grammar Townley School Trinity School Welling A levels / International Baccalaureate (IB) Art ● ● Arts (Visual) ● Art & Design (A&D) ● ● A&D – Fine Art ● ● ● ● ● ● ● A&D – Graphic Design ● ● A&D – Photography ● ● ● ● ● ● ● A&D – Textiles ● ● Ancient History & Classical ● Civilisation Biology ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Business ● Business and Management ● Business Studies ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Chemistry ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Chinese Mandarin ● ● Classical Civilisation ● ● ● Computing / Computer Science ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Dance ● Design Technology (D&T) ● ● D&T – Product Design ● ● ● ● ● Drama & Theatre Studies ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Economics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Electronics ● English Language ● English Language & Literature ● English Literature ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Environmental Systems & Societies ● Film Studies ● ● ● ●

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 20 A levels and International Baccalaureate

At a Glance Beths Grammar School Beths Grammar School - (IB only) Grammar Bexley Academy Bexleyheath Blackfen School for Girls Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar Christ the King: St Mary’s School Park Cleeve Crayford Haberdashers’ Aske’s Falconwood Harris Academy Academy Harris Garrard King Henry School School Grammar Townley School Trinity School Welling A levels / International Baccalaureate (IB) French ● ● ● ● ● ● Geography ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● German ● ● ● ● Government & Politics ● ● ● ● ● History ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ICT (Applied) ● Italian ● Japanese ● Latin ● ● Law ● ● ● Literature & Performance ● Mathematics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Maths and Further Maths ● ● ● Media Studies ● ● ● ● ● ● Modern Languages Beginners ● Music ● ● ● ● ● Music Technology ● ● ● Philosophy (& Ethics) ● ● ● ● ● ● Physical Education ● ● ● ● ● Physics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Politics ● ● ● ● Psychology ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Religious Studies ● ● ● ● ● ● Russian ● Social & Cultural Anthropology ● Sociology ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Spanish ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Sport, Exercise & Health Science ●

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 21 A levels and International Baccalaureate

At a Glance Beths Grammar School Beths Grammar School - (IB only) Grammar Bexley Academy Bexleyheath Blackfen School for Girls Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar Christ the King: St Mary’s School Park Cleeve Crayford Haberdashers’ Aske’s Falconwood Harris Academy Academy Harris Garrard King Henry School School Grammar Townley School Trinity School Welling A levels / International Baccalaureate (IB) Sports & Physical Education ● Statistics ● Theatre ● ● Travel & Tourism ●

NB. Some sixth forms provide opportunities for Level 2 courses and GCSE retakes. For further information please contact the schools.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 22 Apprenticeships FWD London LSEC - Middleton At a Glance Training & Skills for Bexley Murray Apprenticeships Consultancy Growth Campus Accounting / Finance - Level 2 ● ● Accounting - Level 3 & 4 ● ● Adult Care Worker - Level 2 & 3 ● Advanced Credit Controller - Level 3 ● Associate Project Manager - Level 4 ● Assessor / Coach – Level 4 ● Beauty Therapy - Level 2 ● Business Administration - Level 2 & 3 ● ● ● ● Business and Professional Administration – Level 4 ● Business Improvement Techniques - Level 2 & 3 ● Commis Chef – Level 2 ● Children and Young People’s Workforce - Level 3 ● ● ● Children and Young People’s Workforce - Level 2 ● ● ● Children’s Care, Learning and Development - Level 2 & 3 ● ● Construction: Bricklayer - Level 2 ● Construction: Carpentry and Joinery – Level 2 & 3 ● Construction: Ground Worker – Level 2 ● Construction: Interior Systems Installer – Level 2 ● Construction: Property Maintenance Operative - Level 2 ● Construction: Quantity Surveying Technician - Level 4 ● Construction: Trowel – Level 3 ● Customer Service - Level 2 ● ● ● ● Customer Service - Level 3 ● ● ● ● Dental Nurse - Level 3 ● Early Years – Level 2 & 3 ● Engineering Operative - Level 2 ● Facilities Management - Level 2 ● Financial Adviser - Level 4 ● Financial Services Administrator - Level 3 ● Financial Services Customer Adviser - Level 2 ● ● ● Hairdressing - Level 3 ● Hairdressing - Level 2 ● ● Hospitality Team Member - Level 2 ● Hospitality Supervision & Leadership - Level 3 ● ● HR Consultant / Partner - Level 5 ● HR Support - Level 3 ● Infrastructure Technician - Level 3 ● Insurance Practitioner - Level 3 ● Insurance Professional - Level 4 ●

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 23 Apprenticeships FWD London LSEC - Middleton At a Glance Training & Skills for Bexley Murray Apprenticeships Consultancy Growth Campus Investment Operations Administrator - Level 2 ● Investment Operations Specialist - Level 3 ● IT Application Specialist - Level 2 ● ● IT User - Level 2 & 3 ● ● Learning & Skills Teacher – Level 5 ● Logistics Operations - Level 2 ● Maintenance Operations - Level 2 ● Management - Level 4 ● ● Management - Level 2 ● ● ● Management (Team Leading) - Level 2 & 3 ● ● ● ● Marketing - Level 2 ● Mortgage Adviser - Level 3 ● Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light ● vehicle) - Level 3 Operations Departmental Manager - Level 5 ● Paraplanner - Level 4 ● Production Chef - Level 2 ● Railway Engineering - Level 2 ● Recruitment Resourcing - Level 2 ● Retail - Level 2 & 3 ● Saless and Telesales - Level 2 ● School Business Professional – Level 4 ● Senior Financial Services Customer Adviser - Level 3 ● Senior Insurance Professional - Level 6 ● Social Media and Digital Marketing - Level 2 & 3 ● ● Supporting Teaching & Learning - Level 2 & 3 ● ● Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and ● School Sport – L3 Warehouse and Storage - Level 2 ●

Level 1 - Pre-Apprenticeship Level 2 - Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 3 - Advanced Apprenticeship Level 4 - Higher Apprenticeship

Traineeships / Supported Internships FWD London LSEC - Middleton Training & Skills for Bexley Murray Consultancy Growth Campus

Supported Internships ● Traineeships ● ● ●

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 24 Post-16 Providers in Bexley

Beths Grammar School Hartford Road, Bexley, DA5 1NE T: 01322 556 538 W: www.beths.bexley.sch.uk Contact for Post-16: Ms K Blackwell, Ms L Anderson E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Beths Grammar School has a large, mixed Sixth Form of X External Year 11 applicants - 31st January 2021 700 students. We offer a rich, broad, student-centred X Current Beths Year 11 applicants curriculum of 33 A levels, as well as a varied enrichment - 31st January 2021 programme. During Year 12, every student is given the opportunity to take part in our Internship Programme, Academic entry requirements where students work in employment sectors relevant A minimum of 7 full course GCSEs at grades 9-4 to them. Expert guidance is provided to support including: post-18 choices. Every year over 80% of students go on to university. Support and guidance is given to X An average of at least grade 6 in the best 7 full students who choose to enter employment or training. course GCSEs All students are supported by a strong pastoral team. X A minimum of grade 5 in both We welcome applicants wishing to join us from other English and Mathematics schools. X Individual subject requirements are in the 6th form choices booklet What is it like to study here? “The support from teachers is phenomenal, and if you Level of courses offered want the chance to further your opportunities, Beths is X Level 3 A levels the place to be.” Sam, Year 12 SEN Resource Provision “As an external student, I know how scary it can be to Beths Grammar Sixth Form resource provision is for join a new school, bit I can honestly say that my time pupils with a diagnosis of autism (aged 16 – 18 years). here at Beths has been warm and welcoming.” The Sixth Form is mixed and therefore boys and girls Ife, Year 12 who attain the entry criteria for the Sixth Form will be “No school offers such a wide range of A level subjects eligible to be considered for entry to years 12 and 13 as Beths does.” Ben, Year 12

6th Form Open Event X Monday 23rd November - Virtual Event Please check the school website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 25 Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BL T: 020 8304 8538 W: www.bexleygs.co.uk Contact for Post-16: Mr S. Auckland E: [email protected]

About us What is it like to study here? Welcome to the exciting opportunities that our Sixth “Upon joining Bexley Grammar, one can’t help but feel Form provides. Bexley Grammar School is a co- like part of an evergrowing and culturally diverse family educational selective Academy of approximately 1500 of students and teachers. The abundance of extra students, including 500 in the Sixth Form. curricular activities allows you to hone your skills, not only enhancing your learning but enjoying yourself We are currently the only school in Bexley to offer while you’re at it. The challenging yet rewarding IB the International Baccalaureate (IB) to all Sixth Form provides the ability to develop and improve countless students. We estimate that students who are likely useful techniques which will undoubtedly help later to be successful in the IB need to be in the top 30% in life, providing me with confidence and certainty of students academically. We have high expectations whether applying to universities or apprenticeships.” of students and in return offer the highest quality education on offer. The International Baccalaureate is Josh, Year 12 a unified programme leading to a Diploma which BGS has been delivering for well over a decade. Our average Deadline for applications current IB results are equivalent in UCAS points to 4 A X Friday 4th December 2020 grades at A level. At the heart of the IB programme is an endeavour Academic entry requirements to nurture independent, creative learners with a Please see Admission Policy on the School’s website lively curiosity about the world in which they live. Many British Universities express a preference for Level of courses offered IB students because of the depth and breadth of X International Baccalaureate their study and the life skills they bring with them to university life. Our destinations success is enviable SEN Resource Provision (see our website) with, for example, 15 Oxbridge offers Bexley Grammar School have a team that offer SEAN this year. And of course the IB Diploma is recognised support to specific students. For more information on internationally. this please refer to our SEAN policy on our school’s We thank you for your interest in BGS and welcome website. your application to join our thriving Sixth Form.

6th Form Open Event X Please check our website for details of our virtual tour in November.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 26 Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DA T: 020 8303 5969 W: www.bexleyheathacademy.org Contact for Post-16: Mr J Sparks E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Bexleyheath Academy offers a wide range of academic This year the Academy will be accepting applications all and vocational qualifications. Students can study an year entirely academic pathway, a combination of academic and vocational courses, or any entirely vocational Academic entry requirements pathway. Depends on course, please refer to: Bexleyheath Academy has transformed this year, and https://sites.google.com/a/aetinet.org/bexleyheath- the Academy will continue to go from strength to academy-website/sixth-form/course-list strength. We have some exciting developments coming to our Sixth Form this September, so if you are looking Level of courses offered for a high-tech environment with first-class teaching X Level 3 A levels and support, then Bexleyheath Academy is the Sixth X Level 3 Vocational courses Form for you. X Level 2 GCSEs What is it like to study here? X Level 2 Vocational courses “The Academy has supported me on my academic journey and the guidance that they have given me since I arrived here to undertake my A levels has been brilliant. I now look forward to my next steps studying Law and will remember the Academy fondly for the opportunities I have been given.” Hillary, Year 13

6th Form Open Event X Thursday 26th November Please visit our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 27 Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 9NU T: 020 8303 1887 W: www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk Contact for Post-16: Miss K Brewer, Head of Sixth Form E: [email protected]

About us “I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Blackfen’s Sixth Form Blackfen Sixth Form is a large, mixed Sixth Form. and I am very pleased that I went there. Blackfen has We offer a wide range of A level and Level 3 BTEC a warm and welcoming environment with experienced courses. There is also a level 2 ‘foundation package’ and devoted members of staff who are always available which includes: GCSE Maths and English, BTEC when you need them. At Blackfen, all students are Public Services, Law and Legal and BTEC Work skills. encouraged to work hard and to always put their best Students can progress from level 2 to level 3 courses, if effort into anything they set out to do. My time at sixth appropriate. form were two fantastic years.” At Blackfen all students are able to gain higher level Ex-student currently studying at Warwick University qualifications, in a caring environment where each individual student is challenged to exceed their Deadline for applications potential. We believe in ‘inspiring our students to Wednesday 16th December 2020 aspire’ and ensure that our young people leave the Sixth Form prepared and ready to face the challenges of Academic entry requirements Higher Education or work. Please see website for subject specific grades requirements What is it like to study here? “Blackfen Sixth Form provides so many great things. It is Level of courses offered a friendly and welcoming environment with extremely X Level 3 A levels dedicated staff, who go the extra mile to help you X Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificates reach your goals. Their growth mind-set approach to X Level 2 Foundation package learning encourages students to never give up and to realise their potential, not to mention their wide range of resources to help you extend your knowledge and learning. All of these things are what made my experience at Sixth Form so memorable.” Ex-student currently studying at Kent University

6th Form Open Event X Date to be confirmed. Please check the website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 28 Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AG T: 020 8302 6511 W: www.csgrammar.com Contact for Post-16: Mrs K Maynard E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is a school of External applications: approx. 1,400 students with a Sixth Form of over 500. 12 noon on Friday 15th January 2021 Our Sixth Form students are based in a purpose built CSGS Year 11 students: Date to be confirmed Sixth Form building. We offer a full range of traditional, well regarded A level subjects. and a Scholarship Academic entry requirements programme for gifted students of art, performance, Depends on level and subject, please refer to the music and sport. In addition to the A level programme, website for further information. we run a broad range of extra–curricular activities such as sport, particularly rugby and netball, music, drama, a Level of courses offered debating society and a school magazine The Chronicle. We place an emphasis on the development of many X Level 3 A levels aspects of character. We run a leadership programme and expect our students to take part in at least one activity. Students who embrace the opportunities that ‘Chis & Sid’ has to offer will leave as young adults well prepared to live up to the school’s motto of enabling ‘learners of today’ to become ‘leaders of tomorrow.’

What is it like to study here? “Lessons are engaging, challenging and interesting. You are encouraged to learn by being challenged but also supported by excellent teachers who really want you to succeed.” “As an external student, I found it a very welcoming environment and quickly become involved in many different activities.” “Teachers are really supportive, especially when you find something difficult to understand at first. They take time and work with you to develop your confidence.” Sixth form students

6th Form Open Event X The date for our virtual event is to be confirmed. Please check our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 29 Christ the King: St Mary’s Chislehurst Road, Sidcup, DA14 6BE T: 020 8309 4760 W: www.ctksfc.ac.uk Contact for Post-16: Mrs G Pointing E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Christ the King St Mary’s has a mixed Sixth Form Please contact college for details. offering an extensive range of AS / A level subjects, as well as a range of Level 2 and 3 BTEC courses and Academic entry requirements GCSE subjects enabling a flexible choice of options. Please see website or prospectus for further details

What is it like to study here? Level of courses offered “Not only do the College want you to succeed, but they X Level 3 A levels (A2 & AS) also know exactly how to get you there. Christ the King X Level 3 Vocational courses is a big college, but the staff are dedicated to helping X Level 2 GCSEs and supporting each student on a personal level.” X Level 2 Vocational courses “Workshops which focused on individual subjects really supported my studies and teachers were always on hand to offer advice and feedback. I made some friends for life at the College and have loved my time there.” Year 13 students, June 2017

6th Form Open Event X Saturday 14th November 9:30am-1:00pm The details are still being confirmed so please check our website for further information.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 30 Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane, Sidcup, DA14 4JN T: 020 8302 6418 W: www.cleevepark-tkat.org Contact for Post-16: Mr Jonathan Luck, Mrs Zulal Osman E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Cleeve Park School has a mixed Sixth Form offering a Thursday 17th December 2020 wide range of courses to suit all abilities. Students can also take part in enrichment activities. Academic entry requirements For A levels we need 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or What is it like to study here? above, including English and Maths. “Cleeve Park School is a welcoming school where the For other Level 3 qualifications we may consider a teachers are extremely supportive and the students lower entry requirement. treat each other with respect. I struggled with my Maths and Science GCSEs, however the teachers Level of courses offered helped me get strong passes through interventions and X Level 3 A levels (A2 & AS) moral encouragement. I am happy to be here as it is a comfortable and happy environment.” X Level 3 Vocational courses X Level 2 GCSE retake Maths and English Year 12 student

6th Form Open Event X Please check our website for details of our virtual tour.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 31 FWD Training & Consultancy Ltd. First Floor, 234-236 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AS T: 020 8304 3666 W: www.fwdtraining.com Contact for Post-16: Austen Basleigh E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications FWD Training & Consultancy Ltd, a Davies Company Rolling entry throughout the year is a leading specialist Apprenticeship and Training Provider for the Financial Services sector in London and Academic entry requirements the UK. None Working with levy and non-levy organisations and delivering all the new apprenticeship standards within Level of courses offered financial services including Insurance, Investments, X Level 6 Apprenticeships Financial Advice, Paraplanning, Mortgage Advice, X Level 5 Apprenticeships Financial Administration, Credit Management, Banking, X Level 4 Apprenticeships Pensions, Compliance and many more. X Level 3 Apprenticeships X Level 2 Apprenticeships What is it like to study here? “The quality of candidates is light years ahead of other Apprenticeship providers, and the training is consistent (same trainer throughout), clear and detailed whilst remaining conscious of our needs as a business. Fully and whole heartedly endorse.” Tony Svensoni

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 32 Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, DA1 4RS T: 01322 402 180 W: www.haaf.org.uk/Crayford-Home Contact for Post-16: Head of 6th Form E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications We offer our Sixth Form students a well-rounded Please check our website experience and ensure that we equip them with the attributes to become highly attractive candidates in Academic entry requirements the very competitive markets of higher education, Go to www.habscrayford.org.uk apprenticeships and employment. Beyond, their core curriculum, our students are given many opportunities Level of courses offered to enhance their skills set and raise their aspirations. X Level 3 A levels (A2 & AS) This year, our Year 12 students have already enjoyed a session with internationally-renowned entrepreneur What is it like to study here? and speaker Dave McQueen. Many of our students are “Crayford Academy was the right choice for me. I have already involved in charitable work supporting local and excelled in every subject and the teachers work hard to international schemes. Our enrichment programme provide students with the knowledge to go that extra is varied with students able to choose from a wide mile.” range of activities: the Extended Project qualification, “We have lots of opportunities to learn about careers which is an excellent preparation for university studies and visit employers, I now know what I want to do and and well-regarded by admissions tutors, Core Maths, what qualifications I am going to need.” our sports and fitness programme, music lessons, the Debating Society and many others. Our students also Head Boy take part in a range of national competitions, which gives them access to high-calibre mentoring, coaching and networking experiences. Volunteering opportunities with well-known Charities, primary schools within our federation and a South Africa trip are just some of the many extra-curricular activities on offer. All of these will ensure your child is extremely well prepared for both academic success and for the world that we live in.

6th Form Open Event X Tuesday 17th November Please visit our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 33 Harris Academy Falconwood The Green, Falconwood, DA16 2PE T: 020 8304 4916 W: www.harrissixthform.org.uk Contact for Post-16: Mr Phil Wilson E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Harris Academy Falconwood has a mixed Sixth Form Wednesday 31st March 2021 offering a wide range of courses in both academic and vocational qualifications. We work on a 4 day timetable Academic entry requirements where students study 3 qualifications from a range of A Level 3 Courses: level and Vocational qualifications. A level students do not sit AS level exams, they sit two full mocks in year 12 X 4 A levels - Must have average GCSE points and two more in Year 13 before their A level exams in score of 52+ June of their final year. X 3 A levels - 7 grades 9-5 As a holder of the Investor in Careers award, students X Vocational level 3 subjects - 5 grades 9-4 at will also get first class support in preparation for GCSE or equivalent the destination beyond sixth form, whether that be Some A level courses may also have specific additional university, apprenticeships or employment. Students requirements which are dependent upon prerequisite will also have enrichment on Monday and Friday GCSE qualifications. afternoons where a range of career enhancing opportunities will be available to them. Our goal at Level of courses offered Harris Academy Falconwood is for students to leave as X Level 3 A levels (A2) young adults with lots of opportunities open to them X Level 3 Vocational courses because of their own academic success.

What is it like to study here? There is a big focus on independent learning and students will not only be taught content within their lessons, but will be given sufficient subject specific skills to prepare them for higher education or the world of work. Staff teaching sixth form are supportive to students and are always developing themselves through regular training and cross site moderation that is carried with each subject across the federation. We are not a huge sixth form and have a very friendly, inclusive environment that sees us take on a high number of students from other schools and academies, who have gone to be very successful upon leaving Harris Academy Falconwood.

6th Form Open Event X Thursday 15th October Please visit our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 34 Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, DA18 4DW T: 020 8320 4800 W: www.harrisgarrard.org.uk Contact for Post-16: Head of Sixth Form E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Harris Garrard Academy has a mixed Sixth Form Please check our website offering a range of courses in both academic and vocational qualifications. Academic entry requirements Minimum of five 9-4 grade GCSEs. Entry requirements What is it like to study here? are determined by courses applied for. “Due to the small class size, we feel very supported and Please consult Harris Federation Sixth Form prospectus our teachers know our strengths and weakness. This regarding individual course and combination entry. has meant we get all the support we need to succeed.” Chloe Moynes, Year 12 student Level of courses offered X Level 3 A levels (A2) X Level 3 Vocational courses

6th Form Open Event X The date for our open event is to be confirmed. Please check our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 35 King Henry School Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3BN T: 01322 348 231 W: www.kinghenry.org.uk Contact for Post-16: Rebecca Powell E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications King Henry School offers a wide range of A and AS November 2020, please contact the school for further levels as well as a wide range of Vocational courses at details. Level 2 and Level 3. Academic entry requirements What is it like to study here? Please refer to: www.kinghenry.org.uk ‘’I am thoroughly enjoying my time here at King Henry School because it has allowed me to continue my Level of courses offered further education in a comfortable and supporting X Level 3 A levels (A2 & AS) setting. Not only do I have excellent teachers that guide me every step of the way, I also have the ongoing support from my Head of 6th Form. I am always encouraged to do my best both on a curricular and non- curricular front and my mindset is one that is grounded, a characteristic that I feel is essential preparing me for when I complete my studies’ Toby Branwhite, Year 13 student

6th Form Open Event X The date for our virtual open event in November is to be confirmed. Please check our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 36 London College of Performing Arts The Performing Arts Centre, The Link, Bazalgette Way, SE2 9BS T: 020 8312 1659 W: www.londoncollegeofperformingarts.com Contact for Post-16: Janna Savage E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications We deliver Performing Arts in association with London Upcoming auditions: South East Colleges (lsec.ac.uk) at their Greenwich X Please visit lcpa.org.uk for more information Campus near Woolwich and at our own site in nearby Abbey Wood. Level of courses offered London College of Performing Arts is also regularly X Two year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing joined by star industry guests, from Millie O’Connell Arts, with pathways of Acting, Dance, Musical (SIX), Alice Fearn (Wicked, Come from Away), to Sophie Theatre & Production Arts - completely free Isaacs (SIX, Heathers) and Jon-Scott Clark (Hamilton/ for students 16-18 – a BTEC course that is the CATS). Our faculty of West End and Industry tutors equivalent of three A-Levels and operates as combined with our first-rate facilities provide the finest the perfect springboard for further training. pre-degree training - free or affordably - and this is X One year Level 2 BTEC in Performing & what makes @londoncollegePA such a special place to Production Arts Industry Skills or Dance. begin your career. Our graduates have secured places at many of the What is it like to study here? UK’s leading drama and MT schools including Arts Ed, X Our aim at LCPA is to allow our students to take the Urdang, Bird College, Laine Theatre Arts and more. next major step towards a career in the performing All courses are taught at our multi-studio complex arts industry. Our tutors are drawn from the West in South-East London SE2 (where facilities include a End and the industry itself – we are professional fully-functional theatre space, fully-equipped rehearsal and passionate – we believe in supporting our studios and our café bar) and at the Greenwich Campus students fully during their time with us. of London South East Colleges in nearby Plumstead. X The course is very practical and vocational and will suit anyone with an interest and ability in Academic entry requirements acting, dance and singing – you do not need to be Ideally will include Maths / English GCSE at Grade 4 or massively experienced, just come with passion and above, but entry is by audition / interview and we will ambition and LCPA can help you take the next step consider applicants who have not yet attained those toward an amazing, rewarding career in the arts. grades. Full details of audition requirements are available on our website.

Open Days X Please contact LCPA direct for information on open events and visits.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 37 London Skills for Growth 19 Upland Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4NR T: 020 8221 0500 W: www.skillsforgrowth.org.uk Contact for Post-16: Learner Services Team E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications London Skills for Growth is a Charity with “skills” at Accepted all year round its very heart. Our aim is to support young people on their journey to employment. We deliver education and Academic entry requirements training programmes across a range of areas for young Assessed upon application people aged between 16 & 24. All of our programmes include exposure to work through work experience, Level of courses offered employer visits or employer seminars or through X Level 3 Apprenticeships full employment (Apprenticeships). We help young X Level 3 Vocational Courses people to deepen their understanding of what skills are X Level 2 Apprenticeships required to survive in the current economy and most importantly to help them understand the behaviours X Level 2 Vocational Courses employers expect when offering employment. X Level 1 Vocational Courses X Pre-Apprenticeship Traineeships What is it like to study here? “I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed completing my Business Administration NVQ level 2. My tutors were professional, supportive and helpful. I gained confidence throughout my year of study. The course has given me new skills and improved my confidence enough that I went for a promotion in February this year and I can put this down to taking part in the NVQ at London Skills for Growth.” R.Collins , Business Admin Level 2 NVQ

Open Days X Our open days and assessment days are throughout the year. Please go to our website for dates and further information.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 38 London South East Colleges - Bexley Campus Bexley campus: 2 Walnut Tree Road, Erith, DA8 1RA Construction campus: Upper Holly Hill Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HL T: 0300 303 2554 W: www.lsec.ac.uk Contact for Post-16: Student Hub E: [email protected]

About us Level of courses offered LSEC Bexley offers a wide range of qualifications, X Higher Education apprenticeships and vocational courses at two X Level 5 Management (HR, CMI...) Apprenticeships campuses. X Level 4 Management Apprenticeships In addition for those seeking to progress their careers X Level 3 Access to HE LSEC offers a wide range of degree and management X Level 3 Apprenticeships apprenticeships delivered in a flexible way to meet the X Level 3 Vocational courses demands of employed individuals. X Level 2 Apprenticeships What is it like to study here? X Level 2 Vocational courses “Studying here has widened the spectrum of different X Level 1 Vocational courses creative fields and given me an insight into them all. The X Traineeships in multiple sectors tutors inspire us to do well and take charge of our own leading to apprenticeships learning development. I’m well impressed so far” X Foundation Level Angel, LSEC Student X ESOL & Basic Skills

Deadline for applications SEN Resource Provision Apprenticeships run throughout the year. See the London South East Colleges (LSEC) Bexley Campus has website for further details of these and our other a specialist centre, the Nido Volans Centre, for young courses: people with special educational needs and disabilities. www.lsec.ac.uk. The campus offers high quality programmes that meet the needs of learners with complex learning disabilities Academic entry requirements to moderate learning difficulties. See website and courses for individual requirements and use our Career Zone to help you chose the right course for you: https://www.lsec.ac.uk/prospectus

Open Days X The dates for our open events are to be confirmed. Please check our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 39 Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9DP T: 020 8300 6896 W: www.marlborough.bexley.sch.uk Contact for Post-16: Candice Smith E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Marlborough School provides Post-16 opportunities Prospective applicants should contact the school or use for students with a statement of special educational the Annual Review process to name the school. needs or an Education, Health & Care Plan and who are studying at in the range of Pre-Entry Level to Entry Academic entry requirements level 1. The Marlborough Post-16 Centre is located in Statement of Special Educational Needs the Legacy Building located on the site of Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, which gives students Level of courses offered access to a wider range of facilities in preparation for X Foundation Level at Pre-entry - Entry Level 3 adulthood.

SEN Resource Provision

Marlborough School is a special school with a sixth form (aged 16 – 19years) for pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities including students with autism.

6th Form Open Event X Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 40 MiddletonMurray 3 High Street, Sidcup, DA14 6EN T: 020 8300 6109 W: www.middletonmurray.com Contact for Post-16: Dominic Davies E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications MiddletonMurray is an award winning Recruitment Rolling entry and Training consultancy delivering Traineeships and Apprenticeships at all levels for 16-24 year Academic entry requirements olds, professional training for adults already in their Please contact us for further details careers and recruitment and headhunting services to employers. Level of courses offered X All Office Based Frameworks offered at Levels 2 to 4 What is it like to study here? “MiddletonMurray have helped me so much through my qualification, always willing to go that extra mile to help guide me through my course. They have been there from the beginning and have given me great support throughout. I’m so glad a friend recommended MiddletonMurray to me as it has now opened up more opportunities to my career. I strongly recommend MiddletonMurray.” Client at MiddletonMurray

Open Days X Our open days are held every Wednesday afternoon at 2:00pm. Please contact us for further information.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 41 Townley Grammar School Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB T: 020 8304 8311 W: www.townleygrammar.org.uk Contact for Post-16: Mrs Shetty E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Townley Grammar School has a mixed Sixth Form and Sunday 31st January 2021 offers a wide range of A level qualifications, as well as a varied enrichment programme. There are a limited Academic entry requirements number of places for external applicants. The overall entry requirement for entry to the Sixth Form is an Average Point Score of 6.00 which must What is it like to study here? include English, Mathematics (English & Maths grade 5 “The Sixth Form provides a challenging but also or above). welcoming environment, which I believe encourages The overall entry requirements for students applying us and stretches us to work hard and embrace the for two performing arts subjects and one additional A new work ethic in sixth form, which is more focused Level subject require an Average Point Score of 5.5 plus on independent study. It is inevitable that A levels are a successful audition and a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE different to GCSEs in many ways however Townley and English. the sixth form team have helped to make my transition an easy and exciting one due to the support system put The overall entry requirement for students applying for in place and how well informed we are. Whether you three performing arts subjects require an Average Point have been at Townley since Year 7 or you are going Score of 5.00 plus a successful audition and a minimum to join in the Lower Sixth I would greatly recommend of grade 6 in GCSE English. coming to Townley and making the most of the many In addition, students are required to have at least grade opportunities you can get whether this is academically, 6 and above in the subjects they intend to study in or personally in terms of leadership roles.” the Sixth form, except, Mathematics which require a Year 12 student minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE (8/9 for Further Maths). Science require grade 7. (Exception being those students applying for the Performing Arts subjects as stated above).

Level of courses offered X Level 3 A levels (A2 & AS)

6th Form Open Event X Monday 23rd November - Online Event More details will be available on the school website closer to the time.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 42 Trinity School Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT T: 01322 441 371 W: www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk Contact for Post-16: Miss S Patten / Mrs K Coombes E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Trinity School offers a wide range of A level courses, Friday 11th December 2020 with some following the two year course and others retaining the AS level qualification after the first year. Academic entry requirements Alongside this a variety of Vocational courses at Level 2 Please refer to: www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk and Level 3 are also available. Level of courses offered What is it like to study here? X Level 3 A levels (A2 & AS) “Trinity Sixth Form offers you the opportunity to be X Level 3 Vocational courses part of a wider community, a supporting network of X Level 2 GCSEs peer, teachers and pastoral team. Independent learning X Level 2 Vocational courses is key in making your time at Trinity a success and, although supported by teachers, you are expected to push yourself to the best that you can achieve. Trinity’s SEN Resource Provision Christian ethos makes your learning experiences The Special Educational Needs department supports unique and will enrich your time at the school.” a wide range of pupils, for example, those with Autism, Head Boy and Head Girl ADHD and SEMH during their studies in the Sixth Form. The students are encouraged to become more independent learners in preparation for their life journey after Sixth Form.

6th Form Open Event X Wednesday 21st October Details to be confirmed. Please check the school website nearer the time.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 43 Welling School Elsa Road, Welling, DA16 1LB T: 020 8304 8531 W: www.wellingschool-tkat.org Contact for Post-16: Ms V Humphrey / Ms R Henry E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Welling School offers a wide range of A and AS levels Friday 18th December 2020 as well as a wide range of Vocational courses at Level 3 and Level 2. Our teachers and support staff are Academic entry requirements dedicated professionals who are committed to student Please refer to: www.wellingschool-tkat.org progress and achievement. They work diligently to ensure that students enjoy the most appropriate Level of courses offered experiences, resources and opportunities that are X Level 3 A levels (A2 & AS) required for future success. X Level 3 Vocational courses Our ambition for each individual’s success is combined X Level 2 GCSEs in English Language and Maths with a focus on their personal development. Our aim is X Level 2 Vocational courses for students to enjoy and value learning and to develop into responsible, caring and well-rounded individuals. A caring environment provides opportunities to nurture individuality and a sense of belonging, whilst maintaining links with parents and carers remains integral to the overall success of our students.

What is it like to study here? “Welling 6th form provided me with the opportunity to explore new possibilities.” Student at Welling School

6th Form Open Event X The date for our event is to be confirmed. Please check our website for further details.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 44 Woodside Academy Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3PB T: 01322 350 123 W: www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk Contact for Post-16: Miss T Corcoran E: [email protected]

About us Deadline for applications Woodside Academy provides Post-16 opportunities Prospective applicants should contact the school or use for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan, the Annual Review process to name the school. whose primary need is autism. The Post-16 provision also currently caters for young people with moderate Academic entry requirements learning difficulties. Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, We pay great attention to the views of parents / carers, Health and Care Plan and where possible, the young people themselves and the advice provided by professionals who know and Level of courses offered have assessed the level of need. X Entry Level 1- 3

We are keen to ensure that all our pupils have a peer SEN Resource Provision group that they can relate to and can socialise with and Woodside Academy is a special school with a sixth form that we have a bespoke curriculum which is tailored to (aged 16-19) for young people with a wide range of meet our young peoples’ very specific needs. learning difficulties, including autism, moderate learning We want every young person to be successful and and complex needs. settled in Post-16 and that is why at times our The school also provides provision for 14-19 year olds admissions criteria can seem restrictive. who follow a range of vocational pathways. What is it like to study here? “Woodside is a nice place to be. Everyone is polite and teachers help us with everything. Woodside helps us with finding work experience to suit our own needs.” Student at Woodside Academy

6th Form Open Event X Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 45 Out of borough institutions

Below is a list of institutions offering post-16 provision out of the borough. Please go to their websites for dates of their open events and further information about the courses they offer.

Institution Address Email / website Phone All Dimension 2nd Floor, 3 White Oak www.alldimension.co.uk 020 8308 0280 Square, London Road, [email protected] Swanley, BR8 7AG

Chislehurst School Beaverwood Road, www.chislehurstschoolforgirls.co.uk 020 8300 3156 for Girls Chislehurst, BR7 6HE [email protected] Dartford Grammar West Hill, Dartford, DA1 www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk 01322 223039 School 2HW [email protected] Dartford Grammar Shepherds Lane, Dartford, www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk 01322 223123 School for Girls DA1 2NT [email protected] Dartford Science and Heath Lane, Dartford, www.dstc.kent.sch.uk 01322 224 309 Technology College DA1 2LY [email protected] Hadlow College: Hadlow College, Hadlow, www.hadlow.ac.uk 01732 850 551 Main Campus Tonbridge, TN11 0AL [email protected] Royal Borough of 341 Shooters Hill Road, Greenwich Shooters Hill, DA16 3RP Equestrian Centre Lewisham Southwark Lewisham Way, London, www.lewisham.ac.uk 020 3757 3000 College SE4 1UT [email protected]

London South East Rookery Lane, Bromley, www.lsec.ac.uk/locations/bromley 020 3954 4000 Colleges - Bromley BR2 8HE [email protected] campus London South East Plumstead Centre, 95 www.lsec.ac.uk/locations/greenwich 020 3954 4000 Colleges - Plumstead Road, London, [email protected] Greenwich campus SE18 7DQ North Kent College Oakfield Lane, Dartford, www.northkent.ac.uk 01322 629 400 DA1 2JT www.northkent.ac.uk/contact Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way, Greenwich www.ravensbourne.ac.uk 020 3040 3500 Peninsula, London, SE10 [email protected] 0EW Reynolds Training Orchard House, Kent Road, www.reynoldsgroup.co.uk/training 01322 275 807 Academy Dartford, DA1 2AJ www.reynoldsgroup.co.uk/training/ contact Shooters Hill Sixth Red Lion Lane, Shooters www.shootershill.ac.uk 020 8319 9700 Form College Hill, London, SE18 4LD [email protected] Southwark College 23 The Cut, London, SE1 www.southwark.ac.uk 020 3757 4000 8LF www.southwark.ac.uk/contact-us The Leigh Academy Green Street Green Road, www.leighacademy.org.uk 01322 620 400 Dartford, DA1 1QE [email protected] WG6 - Wilmington WGSG, Parsons Lane, www.wg6.co.uk 01322 223 090 Grammars’ Sixth Wilmington, DA2 7BB [email protected] Form WGSB, Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DA

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 46 Financial support

As a 16 to 19 year old student you may be Some providers also offer one off payments to cover study trips or travel for university interviews. Your able to get help with money. There are provider will set conditions that students should meet different types of funding you may be able to receive a bursary, for example, linked to behaviour to claim. or attendance and your bursary can be stopped if you break the rules. 16 to 19 bursary fund For more information visit There are two types of 16 to 19 bursary: www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-bursary-fund- guide-2020-to-2021-academic-year Vulnerable student bursary Benefits You could get a bursary worth up to £1,200, depending on your circumstances. The general rule on benefits is that if you are under 18 you cannot make a claim for any benefits. Your This group includes: parents / carers will still get any child benefit or other X People in care benefits they already receive as long as you are under X Care leavers 19 and in full time education. If you are not engaged and not meeting the RPA requirements benefits may be X People claiming income support stopped. X Disabled young people who receive Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance If you are living away from your parents, out of necessity, or have a family to support you may be able to Discretionary bursary make a claim. You could get a discretionary bursary if you need For more information contact Bexley Youth Advice on financial help but don’t qualify for a vulnerable student 020 3045 5555 or visit the Bexleyheath branch of bursary. Your education or training provider decides JobCentre Plus. how much you get and what it’s used for. Care to Learn How is your bursary paid? You can claim Care to Learn if you are under 20, caring Your education or training provider will decide how you for your own child and doing a publicly funded course get your bursary. You might be: or training programme at school or college (fathers are X Paid in full or in instalments eligible if they are the main carer). An application can be made as soon as you have a confirmed offer of a course. X Paid in cash, by cheque or through a bank account For more information please go to www.gov.uk/care- X Given things like a travel pass, free to-learn. meals or books instead of money Other support

Travel If you are in full time learning you can apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster card. There is a fee of £20.00 and you will need a colour digital photo and an e-mail address. To apply online and for more information go to https://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/travel-for- under-18s/zip-oyster-photocards or visit your local post office.

Bexley Post-16 Directory 2021 - 2022 47 Special Educational Need or Disability?

Bexley Local Offer The Bexley Local Offer is an online guide to the information and services available to children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. The information and advice available covers:

z Education and Learning z Preparing for Adulthood z Health and Wellbeing z Children’s Specialist z Social Care and Support Therapy Services z Education, Health z Transport and Care Planning z Entertainment and Leisure z Childcare z Contacts, Help and Advice Find out more by visiting www.bexleylocaloffer.uk

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