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Full-Time 2021 Prospectus 01 FULL-TIME 2021 PROSPECTUS 01 HOW TO WELCOME PRINCIPAL’S USE THIS Welcome to the very first prospectus of our newly merged College! I am really PROSPECTUS: delighted that you’re considering becoming a student here. There are many fantastic The front end section has information reasons to join us in the next chapter of an incredibly exciting time for post-16 about different aspects of College life e.g. facilities, support, Pre-16s, education in Swindon. enrichment as well as choosing your study programme. From the moment that merger was first exciting initiatives will also be starting for the The middle and end sections cover considered, several things were very clear to College. We launch our brand new T Levels in courses. We offer three pathways: me. The first thing was that if combined, the Digital, Education and Childcare, and Health and academic (A Levels and GCSEs); course offer for school leavers across both Science and you can find out more about these vocational/technical (e.g. BTECs) and former Colleges was both comprehensive and on page 30. The new Swindon and Wiltshire Apprenticeships. Vocational courses complementary. Students joining us could access Institute of Technology will also be opening, and Apprenticeships are listed within an unrivalled breadth and depth of courses – a giving opportunities for specialist Higher curriculum subject areas. A handy chart huge choice of subjects and qualifications plus Education courses and Apprenticeships in overleaf lists where to find specific the chance to progress - across both campuses, specialist STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering subjects and qualification types. and the list of courses contained within this and Mathematics) areas for over 1000 students. prospectus will demonstrate that. As I write this, I am conscious that our young BROAD CONTENTS Secondly, that each campus could bring its own people face a short to medium term future of strengths in terms of achievement, high teaching uncertainty. Your education has been disrupted 01 GENERAL INFO ABOUT THE COLLEGE quality, destinations and industry-standard by COVID-19 and nobody can estimate the 30 T LEVELS AND facilities; so much so, that the combined College longer-term impact that this pandemic will APPRENTICESHIPS really would be greater than the sum of its parts. have. If you choose to come to our College, I can 34 A LEVEL PATHWAYS This gives us an excellent foundation on which guarantee that we will support, encourage and AND A LEVELS to build the performance and reputation of our challenge you in your learning and development 68 GCSES new College, to ensure that we can continue to in every way possible, to ensure that you can 76 FOUNDATION LEARNING & ESOL deliver a truly unparalleled experience to our achieve your career aims and enhance your 80 VOCATIONAL COURSES/ student communities. future prospects. APPRENTICESHIPS BY SUBJECT AREA And finally, that with all of the additional I hope that you will decide to join us and look 194 HIGHER EDUCATION AND opportunities available beyond the “core” forward to welcoming you to our College. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY academic offer and beyond those provided 200 GETTING TO COLLEGE AND EVENT DATES within the school environment – enrichment, social, employability, sporting, community and Disclaimer other opportunities - this would be a dynamic Every effort has been made to ensure that all and vibrant new College, that could really act as information is accurate at the time of going to print (Sept 2020). The College accepts a springboard for you, from school to your future no responsibility for omissions or errors and reserves the right to make changes or career or university and your adult self. CAROLE KITCHING cancellations to courses, their content and PRINCIPAL AND CEO, NEW COLLEGE SWINDON delivery locations. We cannot accept any liability When you join us in September 2021, two very September 2020 arising out of any changes or cancellations. 02 03 COURSE INFORMATION T Levels GCSEs Apprenticeships Vocational/ A Levels Applied ABOUT ANIMAL CARE PAGE 80 OUR COLLEGE ART, DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY PAGE 54 PAGE 72 PAGE 84 TH AUTOMOTIVE PAGE 92 PAGE 97 Our fantastic new College was formed on 17 August BUSINESS, PAGE 52 PAGE 71 PAGE 98 PAGE 104 2020, through the merger of Swindon College with ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS PAGE 108 PAGE 113 PAGE 112 New College Swindon. “College is very COMPUTING AND IT PAGE 55 PAGE 114 PAGE 119 PAGE 118 different to school, Our vision is to build on our combined strengths and specialisms you’re just friends CONSTRUCTION TRADES PAGE 122 PAGE 125 to create a vibrant, high-performing and sustainable institution. AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The new College will be a beacon of academic and technical with everyone. ENGINEERING, FORENSIC PAGE 134 PAGE 141 PAGE 138 excellence for the region. We will deliver a single ‘Swindon It’s a very relaxed AND APPLIED SCIENCE curriculum’ which is more closely aligned to learners’ aspirations, atmosphere and you PAGE 58 PAGE 70 ENGLISH the training and skills needs of employers and available meet people along PAGE 76 FOUNDATION LEARNING employment opportunities. the way.There is a FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND ESOL PAGE 78 lot of support here, GEOGRAPHY BENEFITS OF MERGER FOR STUDENTS PAGE 60 PAGE 71 1-1 sessions and AND THE ENVIRONMENT For our 14-18 students, there are some clear opportunities counselling have HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PAGE 150 PAGE 156 PAGE 154 and benefits: been really helpful HAIR AND BEAUTY PAGE 142 PAGE 147 • Improved access to an unrivalled breadth and depth of and I like having the HISTORICAL STUDIES PAGE 53 PAGE 70 courses, including: GCSEs; A Levels; T Levels; technical, professional and vocational programmes; Apprenticeships support staff in my HOSPITALITY AND CATERING PAGE 158 PAGE 161 and HE classes.” LANGUAGES PAGE 59 PAGE 71 • Access to a range of industry-standard, modern and specialist LAW PAGE 63 resources across two campuses MATHEMATICS PAGE 63 PAGE 73 • An inclusive and flexible curriculum with progression pathways MEDIA AND DIGITAL PAGE 63 PAGE 73 PAGE 164 from Entry/Level 1 to Level 6 with multiple entry and exit PERFORMING ARTS PAGE 57 PAGE 72 PAGE 170 points, catering for all interests and achievements IZZY PUBLIC SERVICES PAGE 178 • In a county that has no university, a substantial local and FANCEY affordable Higher Education offer (see page 194) including the RELIGIOUS STUDIES PAGE 64 PAGE 74 AND PHILOSOPHY GCSE MATHS, ENGLISH AND new Institute of Technology PHOTOGRAPHY AS PART OF SOCIAL SCIENCES PAGE 64 PAGE 74 • A larger college with the increased influence to be able to HER STUDY PROGRAMME SPORT AND LEISURE PAGE 182 secure the best for learners SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY PAGE 54 PAGE 70 PAGE 137 PAGE 141 • A local academic sixth form provision, able to sustain breadth TRAVEL AND TOURISM PAGE 190 of subject offer and choice beyond ‘core’ subjects. 04 05 SPECIALIST A BRIDGE BETWEEN SCHOOL AND WHY CHOOSE Top provider for A Level AND MODERN UNIVERSITY OR progress (value added score) FACILITIES YOUR FIRST JOB in Swindon and Cirencester+ OUR+ Jan 20 performance tables COLLEGE?++ NART tables, based on 18/19 data *17-18 data GOOD PROGRESSION OFSTED REPORT OPPORTUNITIES 98% Highest National achievement No. 1 College for Employer (November 2017) Courses from Entry Level No. 1 for English and Maths A LEVEL rate amongst local colleges++ Satisfaction to Level 3 and on to HE and progress measures amongst PASS RATE degree-level local FE Colleges. EXPERIENCED DESTINATIONS OUTSTANDING AND HIGHLY STUDENT SUPPORT QUALIFIED STAFF 41% 500+ students go on to university each year, including Includes excellent Additional 9th out of 186 colleges Many with postgraduate Oxbridge and Russell Group Learning Support 6th out of 186 colleges for GRADES AT for GCSE English qualifications or industry universities and many go on to GCSE Maths progress* A*- TO B Language progress* experience jobs and Apprenticeships 06 07 FACILITIES AT • Dedicated student enrichment area • Wellbeing Centre • Gym • Learning Development Centre • Purpose built construction centre with outdoor simulated construction site • Fully equipped industry-standard training workshops and realistic working environment across automotive, engineering, construction and more! • Bespoke facilities for animal care • The Academy – a commercial hair and beauty salon • A professional training Restaurant, The Barista Coffee Shop and specialist teaching kitchens • Large up-to-date computer suites. 08 09 FACILITIES AT • Phoenix Theatre • Specialist studios for media make- up, art, design, fashion and textiles; photography studio with darkroom • Recording studio with Live Room, Control Room and professional- standard hardware and sequencing software packages • Two Dance studios • Sports Centre with sports hall, fitness suite and exercise studio • 3G pitch • Student Enrichment Centre • Restaurant, with six food outlets • Learning Resource Centre with quiet study space area • E-learning with very active Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Over 1500 computers including tablets, Apple computers, Windows PCs and netbooks • STEM facilities including nine modern science labs with state-of- the-art equipment. 10 11 PROGRESS COACHES – QUEENS DRIVE BRITISH DYSLEXIA AWARD The first person you go to for advice on anything. The BDA’s Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark They monitor your course progress, keep you aims to provide a framework of support and HELP AND informed of College matters, cover employability understanding for schools within which the and life skills, help you through the UCAS or dyslexic individual can build on existing skills job application process, and provide advice on and develop new ones. We are the only college in SUPPORT overcoming any individual barriers to your success. Wiltshire with a Dyslexia Unit (DU). STUDENT MENTORS - NORTH STAR CHAPLAINCY Help, support and guidance are available across each The Student Mentors team provide a wide A multi-faith Chaplaincy team offers support “I feel very campus from your tutor, the teaching teams and an range of services including pastoral, social and and guidance for all faiths and religions and safeguarding support and advice to all of our none.
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