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Strode College Prospectus for School Leavers 2021/2022 School Leavers for Prospectus College Strode A LEVELS VOCATIONAL www.strode-college.ac.uk T LEVELS APPRENTICESHIPS PROSPECTUS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS Open Evenings 2021/2022 Thursday 22 OCTOBER 2020 Thursday 19 NOVEMBER 2020 Wednesday 16 JUNE 2021 College Experience Days Wednesday 20 JANUARY 2021 Thursday 4 FEBRUARY 2021 Visit our website for more information and to book: www.strode-college.ac.uk/events The above events are subject to change due to Covid-19. Any changes will be communicated via social media, the website and through our local schools. 01458 844400 www.strode-college.ac.uk Strode College, Church Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0AB Inspiring all to maximise their potential Higher Education CONTENTS Local, quality, affordable WHY CHOOSE STRODE? 2-3 RESULTS 2020 4-5 YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME 6-9 What can you study? 7 How to apply for A Levels and vocational courses 8-9 You don’t need to go MAXIMISE YOUR POTENTIAL 10-16 Strode Aspire Programme 12 away to university to Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 13 Enrichment and sports 14-15 Get involved 16 get a good degree... A LEVELS 17-49 Entry requirements 18 Subject index 19 Degree BA (Hons) Course information 20-49 • History, Heritage and Archaeology T LEVELS 50-57 Course information 51-57 Foundation Degree VOCATIONAL COURSES 58-93 • History, Heritage and Archaeology Entry requirements 58 Subject index 59 • English with Creative Writing Course information 60-93 • Management (Business) SUPPORTED LEARNING 94-95 • Management (Public Sector) APPRENTICESHIPS 96-99 • Psychology SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS 100-103 Study support 101 HND/HNC Personal support 102 • Computing (Computer Science) Your finances 103 • General Engineering TRAVELLING TO COLLEGE 104-105 FANTASTIC FACILITIES 106-108 Vocationally-based courses relevant to growth- YOUR APPLICATION 109-112 industries in the south west, with highly qualified, specialist teachers and personalised support. Our fees are lower than university and you can study full-time (two days a week) or part-time EVENTS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS (one day a week), leaving time for paid work. Open Evenings College Experience Days A Levels or Access to HE qualifications are not • Thursday 22 October 2020 • Wednesday 20 January 2021 essential if you have experience and ability. • Thursday 19 November 2020 • Thursday 4 February 2021 • Wednesday 16 June 2021 Your chance to try courses, get a feel for college life and meet students from other schools who Find out about our courses and College, meet our will be studying at Strode in the future. Visit our teachers and get great advice to help you make the website for more information and to book online: right choices for you. Visit our website for more www.strode-college.ac.uk/events. Apply directly to Strode College for information and to book online: www.strode-college.ac.uk/events. courses starting September 2021 Online: www.strode-college.ac.uk The above events are subject to change due to Covid-19. Any changes will be communicated via social media, the website and through our local schools. Call: 01458 844404 WELCOME FROM OUR PRINCIPAL At the time of writing and for the foreseeable future, our lives are likely to continue to be impacted by Covid-19. One thing you can be confidentwill remain the same, is the high quality of teaching and learning that you will receive at Strode. Our staff remain absolutely committed to ensuring all our students are given the very best opportunities to excel and succeed. And it is in this context, that my Welcome and Introduction to the 21-22 prospectus is written. Progressing from school to college is an exciting and positive next step in your education and we are delighted that you are interested in studying at Strode College. Our sixth form offer continues to grow and develop, ensuring that we are providing the very best routes into Higher Education, employment or an apprenticeship. We offer one of the largest A Level programmes in Somerset, and remain one of the highest performing colleges nationally for the progress our students make from their starting points. * DfE Performance Tables. We also offer an excellent range of technical and vocational programmes including an expanding range of apprenticeships. Our apprenticeships are built on long standing relationships with local employers, such as Brookside Academy, whilst also forging new and exciting partnerships with other local businesses such as Burns the Bread. September 2020 will see the launch of the new national T Level qualifications and Strode is one of the first colleges to be offering these industry focused, rigorous level 3 qualifications. Following capital investment of over £1.2m we are delighted to open our new, industry standard childcare; digital and media learning facilities. This will ensure our students are learning in industry standard facilities with the most up to date equipment. We are now planning for additional T Levels in 2021 in Health and Science and will continue to roll out these new qualifications over the coming years. Whatever your career goals and aspirations, Strode can offer the best of both worlds. Whether that is choosing to progress onto one of our exceptional A Level or BTEC Study Programmes with strong progression to university or, a more employment focused route working with local businesses and gaining invaluable work experience alongside your learning. As a finalist for “FE College of the Year” in the Times Educational Supplement awards 2020, Strode College punches well above its weight! Our prospectus provides you with key information to help you make decisions about what to study after school. However, I strongly recommend that you take the time to visit us at one of our Open Evenings or other events during the coming year. Please keep an eye on our website for up to date information around events planned during 20-21. You will be able to talk to our expert, friendly staff, tour our campus and meet with current students. I look forward to welcoming you at Strode College. Katy Quinn Principal 1 WHY CHOOSE STRODE? We have a local and national reputation for excellence due to the outstanding quality of our teaching and support and the resulting high levels of student aspiration and achievements. We will help you realise your potential, maximise your results and achieve success, at College and in the future. “Students appreciate the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels equally valued. Teachers’ support for individual students is excellent.” Ofsted 2 ENJOY AN OFSTED FEEL VALUED AND SUPPORTED `OUTSTANDING` EDUCATION We value our students as individuals and College life is We are the only Ofsted `outstanding` Further Education based on mutual respect among students and teachers. college in Mendip and Somerset. You will enjoy We will help you to make well-informed choices that outstanding teaching and support, make outstanding are right for you. We will monitor your academic and progress and achieve beyond expectations. personal progress and support you as you settle into College life and move forward with your studies and your university and career plans. REALISE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL, ACADEMICALLY AND PERSONALLY STUDY AT A TOP PERFORMING You will gain the knowledge, skills, experience and COLLEGE confidence you need to succeed. Your learning will be Strode College is consistently in the top 10% of schools extended and enriched with inspiring activities and and colleges nationally for the progress its students projects. Academically gifted students will be stretched make on A Levels and vocational programmes. This and supported through our Aspire Programme (page 12). makes us one of the highest performing colleges in the One-to-one support will help you exceed your targets country (DfE League tables 2020). You will be assured and plan for your future. an outstanding educational experience and we pride ourselves on the wider enrichment and educational opportunities that we offer. We treat everyone as an A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES individual and ensure their study programme is closely aligned to their starting point, interests and longer You will find the courses and style of learning to suit you. term career aspirations. The majority of our students Choose from 28 A Levels, 32 vocational and technical far exceed expectations and outperform their target courses, the new T Levels and a growing range of grades. This means they are offered places at the best apprenticeships. universities, on the best apprenticeship programmes and secure the employment of their choice. ACHIEVE YOUR AMBITIONS Your future prospects will be significantly improved by A PERFECT STEPPING STONE TO studying at Strode. Last year our students were 6% UNIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT more likely than the national average to get a place at university. 25% of students who applied to university College is different to school and a great way to move gained places at top Russell Group universities amongst forward in life. We have more students than school sixth other prestigious institutions. Many other students forms and a larger, more diverse range of people to go directly into further training, apprenticeships and learn and socialise with. You will enjoy the more relaxed, employment with great prospects. mature atmosphere and you will be supported as you become more independent. We are large enough to offer a broad range of courses and opportunities, but BENEFIT FROM SPECIALIST small enough to know all of our students. EDUCATION You will learn from teachers and be supported by staff IT’S EASY TO GET HERE AND WORTH who are experts in their fields and who specialise in TRAVELLING FOR THE BEST post-16 education. We have fantastic facilities and EDUCATION you will learn and socialise with students of your own age, sharing ideas and experiences, making friends and Buses travel to Strode from across Somerset and we supporting each other.
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