PROSPECTUS 2020/21 WELCOME Gemma Nowacki, Chamberlayne College for the Arts Andrei Andries, Oasis Academy Sholing Harvinder Singh, City College WELCOME Welcome to Itchen Sixth Form College Itchen has a special atmosphere which you will experience as soon as you walk through the door – Itchen truly cares about you and will go the extra mile to make sure you succeed to the best of your ability. With approximately 1400 students, Itchen is small enough to ensure that every student is known and feels valued, but big enough to ensure we offer the full range of courses you need to progress. This leads to us achieving success beyond our size. Our academic and vocational programmes provide defined pathways to competitive university degrees and employment success. Our first conversation with you will be about what you want to do after Itchen and we will develop the skills you need to ensure you are prepared for your next step. We aim to support learners of all abilities to thrive at Itchen. As a result, our students are offered a range of opportunities to get ahead including work placements and volunteering activities, extra qualifications and national and international trips to enhance their studies. We are a college that is embedded in its local community, but we have a national reputation for our sporting prowess and our students compete regionally, nationally and internationally. Our range of academy programmes ensure you are supported to achieve through additional specialist training, work experience and enrichment opportunities, guest speakers and participation in events that take you out of the college and challenge you to move out of your comfort zone. Start planning your future with Itchen Sixth Form College today – there is no better time to join this vibrant college. Alex Scott PRINCIPAL 3 CONTENTS Hiva Kallaveh, Chamberlayne College for the Arts 4 CONTENTS CELEBRATING SUCCESS 6 CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE 10 COURSE DIRECTORY BUSINESS 12 ENGLISH & MEDIA 14 FOUNDATION LEARNING 18 GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, HUMANITIES & MODERN LANGUAGES 20 MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING & SCIENCE 26 SOCIAL SCIENCES & CARE 32 98% SPORT & PE 36 A LEVEL PASS RATE UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES, LAW & CRIMINOLOGY 40 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 44 COLLEGE INFORMATION ACADEMY OF SPORT 52 CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY 54 HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY 56 LIFE AT ITCHEN 58 FACILITIES 60 SUPPORT AT ITCHEN 62 SUPPORT4LEARNING 64 ADULT EDUCATION 66 100%PASS RATE IN XX INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 68 A LEVEL SUBJECTS TRAVELLING TO ITCHEN 70 ADMISSIONS CALENDAR 72 HOW TO APPLY 73 COURSE INDEX 74 5 CELEBRATING SUCCESS CELEBRATING At Itchen Sixth Form College we are very proud of the high levels of support and enrichment that we provide for our students. This is reflected in the fact that our students generally achieve higher grades at the end of their studies than they were predicted at the beginning. As a result, we firmly believe that Itchen students leave us well prepared for their future careers, whatever routes they take. KATHERINE HOWICK REECE ANDERSON GEORGIA SOUTH CROFTON SCHOOL BROOKFIELD COMMUNITY OASIS ACADEMY SHOLING Subjects: English Language, Sociology, SCHOOL Subjects: Biology, History, Extended Project History and Extended Project Qualification Subjects: Economics, Psychology and Qualification and Chemistry Business Grades: A*, A*, A, A Grades: A, A, A, B A*, A*, A Destination: University of Southampton to Grades: Destination: University of Southampton to study English Language and Linguistics. Destination: University of Sussex to study study Medicine. Accounting and Finance, with a professional placement year. 6 CELEBRATING SUCCESS CELEBRATING OLIVER HALTON MOLLY STOCKS JASMINE ARMSTRONG THE HENRY CORT COMMUNITY OASIS ACADEMY SHOLING WILDERN SCHOOL COLLEGE Subjects: Extended Project Qualification, Subjects: Acting, Musical Theatre, Drama & Subjects: English Language & Literature, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry Theatre Studies Applied Law, Journalism, Creative Writing, Grades: A*, A, A, B Grades: Distinction*, Distinction, B History Destination: University of Bristol to study Destination: Arts University Bournemouth Grades: A*, Distinction*, Distinction*, B, B Zoology. to study Acting. Jasmine was also signed to Destination: University of Winchester to RD Casting and appeared in Vogue Italia. study Creative Writing. 7 CELEBRATING SUCCESS CELEBRATING At Itchen Sixth Form College we are very proud of the high levels of support and enrichment that we provide for our students. This is reflected in the fact that our students generally achieve higher grades at the end of their studies than they were predicted at the beginning. As a result, we firmly believe that Itchen students leave us well prepared for their future careers, whatever routes they take. BEN ARNOLD JOSEPHINE PEARCE OLIVIA BULPITT THE HENRY CORT COMMUNITY THE HAMBLE SCHOOL BROOKFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Subjects: Early Years Education and Care SCHOOL IT and Computing (double award), Travel & Tourism (triple award), Subjects: Grades: A* Subjects: Applied Law Cabin Crew, Galileo Destination: Working as a Nanny for a Grades: Distinction* Distinction, Pass family in Sarisbury Green. Grades: ABB, Pass, Pass Destination: Advanced IT apprenticeship Destination: Cabin Crew for British Airways. with Peach Technologies. 8 CELEBRATING SUCCESS CELEBRATING RYAN DUGDALE ABBIE SKETCHER BETH BURGESS OASIS ACADEMY MAYFIELD THE HAMBLE SCHOOL CAMS HILL SCHOOL Subjects: Protective Services (triple award) Subjects: Business (double award) Subjects: Business, Geography, Physical Education Grades: Distinction* Distinction* Distinction Grades: Distinction, Merit Distinction*, B, B Destination: The Royal Military Police. Destination: Apprenticeship in Quantity Grades: Surveying, Finance and Programming. Destination: University of the Pacific, California, on a football scholarship. Beth has since returned to the UK and is now playing for Chelsea F.C. 9 CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE CHOOSING We will support you in making the right choices There are three reasons you should choose for your future and help you to unlock your full potential in your chosen subjects. You will be to study at Itchen Sixth Form College: encouraged to take up all of the opportunities we support, inclusivity and enrichment. offer through our expert teaching and specialist academies, alongside the extra-curricular qualifications, trips and activities we provide. Our inclusive, friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Itchen means that if you want to succeed, regardless of level of study or qualification, you can. Your choice of course(s) will depend on your GCSE results and your career pathway. There are a range of options and our staff will help you create an academic programme which is right for you. Each level of study has specific entry requirements as outlined in the table on the opposite page. Check each individual course for their entry requirement, as some courses may have specific requirements. All applications are considered and assessed on an individual basis. General GCSE Guidance We advise students to aim for at least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*-C to have the best opportunities for progression to their chosen subjects. However, to be confident in progression to any Level 3 A Level programme, students should aim for grade 6 in their English and Maths GCSEs, as some A Levels require this for entry. Please contact the college or discuss your subject choices at interview if you would like more guidance about GCSE results. Kamila Brodowska, Redbridge Community School Megan McKenzie, Oasis Academy Mayfield 10 COLLEGE INFORMATION: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE CHOOSING INFORMATION: COLLEGE A Levels vs. vocational qualifications Level Entry requirements from school Type of qualification Progression guidance There are several differences between A Level and vocational courses in terms of course structure, Level 3 Grades 9-4 and A*- C in five A Level Higher education or course content and how much coursework or GCSEs, including English and career pathway examination is involved. Many students take a Maths mixture of A Level and vocational subjects, based on their personal preference and how well their Level 3 Grades 9-4 and A*- C in four Vocational Diploma/ Higher education or subjects complement each other. GCSEs, including English and Subsidiary Diploma/ career pathway Maths Certificate Why an A Level may be right for you: Level 2 Grades 4-3 in English and Maths Vocational Diploma/ Able to progress to z Assessment is based mostly or only on examined content at the end of the two years of study and two or more GCSEs at Extended Certificate/ Level 3 with Merit or grades 3-2 and D-E GCSE above/grade 9-4 or z The A Level structure usually revolves around key A*-C themes or areas which are developed throughout the two years of study Level 1 No qualifications needed A range of Entry Pass at Entry Level z The course may involve more academic study, and Entry Level and Level 1 may allow progression through theoretical and written work Level qualifications as to Level 1, Level 2 or z They are run as single awards, which allows you part of a Foundation other pathway to take three A Levels alongside each other. Learning programme Why a vocational qualification may be right for you: Both options will allow you to progress to university z Assessment is based mostly or only on and students’ study programmes may also be coursework collected throughout the two years enriched by extra qualifications or enrichment of study activities, such as the Academy of Sport or Extended Project Qualification.