BECHALLENGED INSPIRED EXTRAORDINARY 2021/22 SCHOOL LEAVER COURSE GUIDE part of wcg.ac.uk 2018 OFSTED RATED: GOOD CONTENTS Hello 4 Childhood Studies 45 Open Events 2020/21 5 Construction 46 More than a course 6 Countryside Management 47 Supporting you all the way 7 Digital and Cyber Technologies 48 Applying for a course 8 Engineering 49 Education explained 10 Equine and Farriery 50 It’s not all work: Social and 12 Floristry 51 sports activities Games Art and Design 52 Our students go far 14 Hair, Barbering and 53 Student awards 16 Beauty Therapies What our students say 18 Health and Social Care 54 Apprenticeships 20 Hospitality & Catering 55 Our Warwickshire colleges 24 Motor Vehicle 56 Royal Leamington Spa College 26 Music 57 Rugby College 28 Performing and Production Arts 58 Moreton Morrell College 30 Public Services 59 Warwick Trident College 32 Re-engagement Programmes 60 A Levels 34 Sport 61 T Levels 36 Supported Learning 62 Access to Higher Education 38 Programmes Agriculture 40 Travel and Tourism 63 Animal Welfare 41 Veterinary Nursing 65 Applied Sciences 42 Safeguarding 66 Art, Design and Media 43 Next steps 68 Business and Events 44 Student application journey 70 Management USING THIS GUIDE On each subject page you will see a grid displaying the courses offered and which college each level is offered at. The colleges are abbreviated as follows: RLS Royal Leamington Spa College RUG Rugby College TRI Warwick Trident College MM Moreton Morrell College APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 3 HELLO OUR 2020/21 We understand that the next stage in your education is important and that 19 there are a lot of decisions to make. Don’t worry - we’re here to help! OPEN EVENTS This guide tells you about the different courses and apprenticeships we offer as well as how studying at a college is different from studying at school. We’ve also explained the different course levels, what they mean and what you can do after completing them. Don’t take our word for it - come and see for yourself what we have to offer. SO WHY STUDY WITH US? • Locations Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to visit our colleges, see our facilities With over 150 bus routes running to our • Choice and freedom and chat with expert tutors - whether you’re thinking about a full-time course or Because we have seven colleges across colleges every day, we’re sure there an apprenticeship. Warwickshire and Worcestershire, will be an option for you. Check out our transport route finder online or call us Undecided about your future career choices? Talk to our Careers Advice and each with their own feel and specialist Guidance team who will be happy to help discuss your options. subjects, we can offer you a huge choice on 0300 456 0049 and we’ll help you find the quickest and easiest way to get to as well as specialist expertise that you ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE RUGBY COLLEGE won’t find in school. college – wcg.ac.uk/transport • Tue 10 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 17 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm And, at college you’ll be treated like an • Thu 14 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Support • Tue 19 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm adult, be able to focus on a subject you Helping you to be successful in your • Thu 18 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 23 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm are genuinely interested in and discover studies and beyond is something we take a whole new group of friends. Wherever very seriously. Turn to pages 6 and 7 to WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE you’re coming from, we have a course find out more. • Thu 12 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 14 November 2020, 10am – 2pm and study route that’s right for you - including apprenticeships and supported • Thu 21 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 16 January 2020, 10am – 2pm learning programmes. • Thu 25 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 20 March 2021, 10am – 2pm • Results WCG was awarded a ‘Good’ grade by HERE ARE THE OPEN EVENT DATES FOR OUR Ofsted in March 2018. Our students COLLEGES IN WORCESTERSHIRE. achieved a 100% A Level pass rate*. You can see the courses offered at these colleges at wcg.ac.uk EVESHAM COLLEGE MALVERN HILLS COLLEGE • Thu 19 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 24 Nov 2020, 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Thu 28 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 26 January 2020, 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Wed 31 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 30 March 2021, 5.30pm – 7.30pm PERSHORE COLLEGE • Sat 21 November 2020, 10am – 1pm • Sat 23 January 2020, 10am – 1pm • Sat 27 April 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm Find out more at wcg.ac.uk/openevents 4 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY *2019 / 20 A Level results APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 5 MORE THAN A COURSE SUPPORTING YOU ALL THE WAY At WCG we believe education is not just about the vital qualifications and SAFEGUARDING INCLUSION knowledge you need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to There is a full Safeguarding Team at all Our Inclusion Team will support you if help you on your next steps, whatever they may be. Because of this, we offer WCG colleges. Students can speak to any of you have specific learning needs or an unique learning opportunities in a supportive, friendly environment. Here is a the team at any time if they have concerns. Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). summary of what you can expect when you join us as a student: Specialist support is available for learners WELFARE, HEALTH with dyslexia, ASD (autism spectrum AND WELLBEING disorder), hearing or visual impairment, An innovative, subject specific Staff at WCG are available to advise and physical needs and emotional needs. vocational qualification to enhance your signpost on a wide variety of issues in a The team provide Access Arrangements career prospects and / or enable you to non-judgemental and open environment. for examinations and assistive technology progress to a further level of study. The team have input into tutorials on relevant to support independent learning. health and wellbeing topics. There are college They provide support to learners counsellors to help students work through transitioning from school and offer a issues and concerns and the college nurse Preparation for Adulthood package. MAIN is available to residential students. Learners’ needs are looked at on an Central to PROGRAMME A meaningful individual basis and support is put in work and industry-specific STUDENT ACCOMMODATION place to help students be successful on life; WCG are placement to INDUSTRY We offer on-site student accommodation their course. If you require further details committed to ENGLISH provide you with at three of our colleges; Royal Leamington help you succeed & MATHS PLACEMENTS ‘real life’ skills please contact us to discuss your individual Spa, Moreton Morrell and Pershore. in these subjects, and experience support needs. A residential bursary can help those to provide you that will wcg.ac.uk/learningsupport with better enhance your eligible with the cost of accommodation life chances employment and a range of packages are available. FINANCIAL SUPPORT and greater prospects. DIGITAL & wcg.ac.uk/accommodation The 16-19 Bursary Fund exists to help achievement. EMPLOYABILITY TUTORIALS SKILLS young people who face the greatest LEARNING SUPPORT barriers to continuing education or The Academic Learning Support team are training. There are grants for transport qualified teachers who are either maths or costs, books and equipment. English specialists who provide help with A bespoke programme of An allocated Personal wcg.ac.uk/moneymatters online activities to gain wider Learning Advisor to support essay writing, maths, English skills and skills preparing you for future your pastoral care as well more at all colleges. Support is flexible careers, employability and as a wide range of tutorial and can be arranged to fit in around working in a digital world. themes throughout student timetables. We also offer ‘drop in’ the year. sessions for all students at lunchtimes. 6 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 7 APPLYING FOR A COURSE You can apply for a course at any time but there’s a couple of things that will WHAT IS A FULL-TIME COURSE? help you make the right decision. Each subject and course will be different but generally full-time courses consist of up to three full days in college, providing you with the time outside of lessons to do independent CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE study or an industry placement. Choosing the right course can be daunting but think about what you enjoy and what inspires you. Consider the style of teaching that you are best suited to. Once you’ve seen a APPLY ONLINE subject area that interests you, read more information about each course on our website. Applying for a course online couldn’t be easier. Simply find the course using our search You can work out which level of course may be best for you by looking at the table and then click ‘Apply’. You will need to provide: on page 11. • Date of birth You can ask any questions by calling 0300 456 0049, enquiring online or emailing • Home address [email protected] • Predicted / achieved grades • ADVICE • Your email address (one that you use frequently) If you are unsure about which subject or course to choose, we offer high quality, • Your contact number and / or home number (if you have one) free and independent careers advice at every college.