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STUDENTS FLOURISH IN THIS INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT OFSTED CARMEL PROSPECTUS 04 Welcome to Carmel 28 FUTURE PROFESSIONALS 06 WHY CARMEL? 30 High Achievers 08 Join Us 32 GET INVOLVED 10 Your Study Programme 12 Exam Results 34 Trips and Visits 14 Student Progression 36 Life at Carmel 16 CARMEL'S CAMPUS 38 LEVEL 3 COURSES 18 Facilities 49 Foundation Learning courses SUPPORTING YOU 20 50 Travelling to College 51 Study for a Degree 23 Additional Support at Carmel 24 Student Services 26 Prepare for Your Future INCLUSIVE DIFFERENCE “…a culture of equality Visit our website and diversity across the www.carmel.ac.uk for more information. college in which staff and students celebrate Follow us... difference. Students flourish in this inclusive @CarmelCollege environment as confident @carmel_college and mature individuals.” @carmelcollege OFSTED 2019 carmelcollege youtube.com/carmelcollege1 2 “Since starting at Carmel, I’ve made lots of new friends and embraced college life. I have received an endless amount of support from all my teachers and there are lots of opportunities for extra activities such as subject trips and talks from guest speakers. The facilities are really good at Carmel. As well as the library which has lots of computers, there are also study areas available for you to complete work. There’s a Costa coffee shop here and there’s also a gym you can use. I’ve really enjoyed my time here so far and definitely recommend this college!” JESSICA TIERNEY BUSINESS STUDIES, LAW, MATHS 3 ONE OF THE TOP 10 SIXTH FORM COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY* OUR MISSION: I AM DELIGHTED TO BE A CENTRE THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, OPPORTUNITY, CHALLENGE joining us. AND SUPPORT WITHIN A CARING Whatever your interests and ambitions, Carmel can help you gain the CHRISTIAN qualifications and personal development you need to succeed. ENVIRONMENT. Carmel’s students have an enviable reputation for their academic achievements. Year on year they achieve impressive exam results which is testament to the talent, hard work and commitment of both our students and staff. I am very proud of the progress our students make from GCSE and this is what makes Carmel stand out from other colleges. In our Ofsted inspection at the end of April 2019, we retained our Outstanding status, one of the few Sixth Form Colleges nationally to retain its Outstanding grade. We were also awarded Outstanding in our Archdiocese Inspection in February 2020. There is a huge range of different subjects to choose from here so you’ll be spoilt for choice; we offer more than 40 different courses including provision for students with moderate learning difficulties. There are also opportunities to help you develop additional skills through our Enrichment Programme which offers UK and overseas trips and visits, sport, performance and many other activities. You can also be assured that from the moment you arrive at Carmel, all our teachers will go out of their way to provide the guidance and support you need to help you succeed. They are passionate about working with young people and are real experts in their subjects. At Carmel, we value your aspirations for the future and will be fully committed in supporting you on your university or careers based journey. Did you know you can even study to degree level here at Carmel? I hope this prospectus gives you a taste of the opportunities available here and that you take the next step to your future with Carmel College. I look forward to meeting you at one of our Open Events. Mike Hill, Principal 4 *The Times % A* / A*-B Grades (16/08/19) OUTSTANDING - OFSTED 2019 Effectiveness of leadership & management - OUTSTANDING Ofsted Quality of teaching, learning and assessment - OUTSTANDING Inspectors were impressed Personal development, behaviour and welfare - OUTSTANDING with the Outcomes for learners - OUTSTANDING extremely high standards of 16 to 19 study programmes - OUTSTANDING teaching and Provision for learners with high needs - GOOD learning. “Students strive to achieve the very high standards their teachers set. They make excellent progress, achieve their qualifications and progress to aspirational destinations.” OFSTED 2019 SAFEGUARDING Staff at Carmel College support and promote the government agenda on ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. In particular we want to ensure that you enjoy your time at Carmel and achieve your potential within a safe environment. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY As a Catholic College for the Community we believe that every individual is important and has the right to be valued, treated with respect and supported to achieve their full potential. Carmel is a Catholic Sixth Form College welcoming students of all faiths and from all backgrounds. We are committed to developing a community where each student is enabled to reach their potential feeling supported, safe and happy during their time here. Watch our Mission and Ethos video: youtube.com/carmelcollege1 A CATHOLIC COLLEGE FOR THE COMMUNITY 5 “A culture across the college that is COMPASSIONATE and accepting of difference.” OFSTED 2019 The teaching. The community. THE PLACE #CHOOSE CARMEL Our staff. The support. 6 Our students. The campus. to be The opportunities. The support. 7 Carmel is a very diverse community welcoming students of all faiths and from all WED 14 OCT 2020 5:30-8:00PM backgrounds. TUES 3 NOV 2020 5:30-8:00PM SAT 14 NOV 2020 11:00AM-1:30PM Follow these six easy steps... TUES 2 FEB 2021 5:30-8:00PM If we are unable to hold these events in college, we will be offering virtual Open Events instead. “Students are proud to study at the college.” JOINUS OFSTED 2019 1. 2. 3. Investigate Make your Attend your your options application guidance Read the prospectus, look at All applications must be interview the college website and start made online through the thinking about your choices. college website Interviews will take place If your school has a link with www.carmel.ac.uk by between December 2020 Carmel, one of our Liaison 26th February 2021. and March 2021 and you will be able to book Officers may visit your school You will receive an to give a talk to Year 11. an appointment online at a automated notice that time that is convenient for you. Don’t forget to come along your application has been to one of our Open Events received. The interview is very to see the college and meet informal; we will discuss the staff. your career aspirations, predicted GCSE results, choice of subjects and entry requirements. 4. 5. 6. Spend a day Enrol on Start college at Carmel your chosen in September In May we will send you an courses 2021 email invitation to our Taster Day on 28th June where GCSE results will be You’re a Carmel student you will try out your chosen published on Thursday 26th now! subjects. August 2021. Providing you meet the entry requirements You will begin an Induction you will be able to enrol at Programme to help you Carmel on 26th August. settle into college life. An appointment time for We look forward to seeing your enrolment will be sent you! to you in June. 8 “I have loved my time at Carmel. The staff here genuinely care about your progress and will always try to work in your best interest. The teachers are happy to help with questions outside of lesson time and are really supportive. The great system of support has allowed me to develop into a confident and independent adult in preparation for the next steps in life.” JAZIB AKHYAR COMPUTER SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY COLLEGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS College entry requirements can be found on our website: www.carmel.ac.uk/applying/admissions-information Subject specific entry requirements are on individual course web pages at carmel.ac.uk. They can also be found on our course leaflets which are available to download or from one of our Open Events. You will be given specific entry requirements for your chosen study programme at your guidance interview. This is also an opportunity to discuss any personal circumstances you may have. FOUNDATION LEARNING For students joining the Foundation Learning department, please contact Head of Foundation Learning, Caroline Oates for further details. 9 WHAT WILL I STUDY? At Carmel you can choose The majority of students at Carmel will follow a Level 3 Programme studying from a wide range of course three A Levels (or equivalent) with some options including A Levels, students studying four. At Carmel the timetable is extremely BTECs and other Level 3 flexible and many different course courses as well as Foundation combinations are possible including studying A Levels alongside BTECs. If you Learning. don’t achieve a grade 4 in GCSE English Your personalised Study and Maths you will re-sit these. Guidance and advice regarding your Programme will help you to subject choices will be given to you during your guidance interview and also prepare for your next step at enrolment. whether that be university, an apprenticeship, further training or employment. YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME “The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding.” OFSTED 2019 10 DO I NEED TO HAVE WHAT’S A TYPICAL LEVEL 3 STUDIED A SUBJECT AT TIMETABLE LIKE? A Levels / BTECs / Other GCSE TO STUDY IT AT A All students study full time at Carmel. LEVEL? The college day starts at 9.00am and ART & DESIGN COURSES 3D Design 38 The majority of Level 3 courses require ends at 4.00pm with a break in the morning and at lunchtime. As a Sixth Fashion & Textile Design 38 you to have studied that subject at GCSE Fine Art 38 but this is not the case for every subject. Form College student, alongside your Graphic Design 39 Further information can be found on lessons you will have a number of individual course leaflets which can be independent study periods which Photography 39 downloaded from the college website or will enable you to complete the UAL Ext.