Prospectus 2021 All photography in this prospectus was Contents taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome 3 Your future is bright/entry requirements 4 The Year 11 application process 5 Sixth Form College life 6-7 Enrichment 8 OPEN Trips, visits and talks 9 Supporting you 10 DAYS Money matters and free coach services 11 2020/21 Advice from our students 12 Barnsley Sports Academy 13 Keeping you and your parents/carers informed 14 High Flyers Programme 15 Our future is bright/Gainspace 16-17 Look out for the dates being Why choose Barnsley Sixth Form College? 18 announced on our website: Entry requirements 87 www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk Application FAQs 88 How to find us 89 Our courses Art and Design 20 Information Technology (IT) 54 Biology 22 Law 56 Business 24 Mathematics 58 Chemistry 26 Further Mathematics 60 Computer Science 30 Media Studies 62 Criminology 32 Medical Science 64 Drama and Theatre Studies 34 Physical Education (PE) 66 Economics 36 Physics 68 English Language 38 Politics 72 English Literature 40 Psychology 74 Film Studies 42 Religion, Philosophy and Ethics 76 French 46 Sociology 78 Geography 48 Spanish 80 Health and Social Care 50 Core Maths 82 History 52 Extended Project Qualification - Level 3 84 2 01226 216 123 [email protected] www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk Denise Jelly Principal Welcome I am pleased that you are thinking of joining Barnsley Sixth Form College’s learning community. The move from school to college is a big step and we will support you in achieving the very best you can. We offer a wide choice of subjects, all taught by A Level specialists, and are dedicated to making your life as a student enjoyable and rewarding. We have an impressive range of enrichment and cultural capital experiences. Each of our departments provide an enriched offer to ensure you excel during your time with us. A Levels remain a key qualification to prepare you for Higher Education and we will work alongside you to reach your potential and gain the university place you want. If you are choosing A Level study to support your progression into Higher Apprenticeships or employment, we provide opportunities for work experience and developing your employability skills. Barnsley Sixth Form College is a wonderful place to study and make friends, with first class facilities, inspirational open learning zones. I am truly proud to be the Principal of Barnsley Sixth Form College. Whatever courses you choose to study, I wish you every success. Barnsley Sixth Form College 3 Your future 100% 99% pass rate overall is bright in 20 subjects, including pass rate.* French, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History, Physical Education Subjects we offer: and Physics.* Art and Design Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Criminology Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Language English Literature Film Studies French Geography Entry Health and Social Care History Information Technology (IT) Law requirements Mathematics Further Mathematics We are confident that we have a Media Studies Medical Science range of A Level courses suited Physical Education (PE) to students of all abilities. Physics Politics We generally ask for a GCSE point score of 5 or above to study a two-year A Level programme. This will Psychology ideally include a 5 or above in English Language and Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Maths. If you have a GCSE point score between 4.5 and Sociology 5 you can access certain A level subjects. Spanish You can see details of how to work out your GCSE We also offer the following point score on page 87. additional qualifications: We will discuss entry requirements with you at your • Core Maths interview. • Extended Project Qualification Some subjects have their own additional entry requirements; please see the relevant subject pages *2019 results. for details. No 2020 result statistics are available due to the effects of the COVID-19 virus. 4 01226 216 123 [email protected] www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk The Year 11 application process Step 1 - Search Step 5 - Your offer 1 Look for a course in this prospectus, on your 5 After your interview you will be offered a school’s application system or online at place on your chosen programme, usually www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk conditional depending on your GCSE results, or referred to a more appropriate course. Step 2 - Visit Step 6 - Summer School 2 Attend an Open Day to find out more about 6 All A Level applicants will be invited to our the courses and meet tutors. You can apply to Step up to Sixth Form taster day in June 2021. study with us without coming to an Open Day This full-day session will give you a chance to but we would recommend visiting us if you meet some of your fellow students and tutors can. The dates for our 2020/21 events will be and get a taste of life at Barnsley Sixth Form announced on our website: College. www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk Step 7 - Enrolment Step 3 - Apply 7 An invitation and enrolment pack will be sent 3 You can apply from the beginning of October to you in early August 2021 giving you all the 2020. There are three ways to apply. information you need ready to enrol at the You can: end of August. • Complete the application form in the back of this prospectus. • Apply online at: www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk If you have any questions about the • Apply via your school’s application system. application process, our Admissions Team is here to help. Your careers adviser at school will be able to help with your application should you need it. You can reach the team on Step 4 - Interview 01226 216 106 or [email protected] 4 After you’ve applied you will be invited to attend an interview with a tutor. Interviews happen on Wednesday afternoons and you will receive a letter advising you of the date and time that yours will take place. We work closely with schools and they are aware of our interview process so there should be no OPEN Will be announced on our website: problem in taking time out of classes. The DAYS www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk interview is nothing to worry about; it’s very 2020/21 informal and is a great chance for you to ask any questions you might have about your choice of A Levels. Barnsley Sixth Form College 5 After A Levels – university and careers We want all our students to continue achieving their Sixth Form potential after leaving Barnsley Sixth Form College, so we provide guidance and research opportunities on career options and university applications. We arrange a programme of information sessions each year, including College life talks from different universities, advice on student finance, help with completing UCAS applications and visits to universities and UCAS conventions. We also Being a student at Barnsley Sixth Form College is provide career advice on Higher Apprenticeships for students choosing this route. about much more than just your classes. Studying here is different to school; there are no bells, no Equality and Diversity uniforms and you’ll call your tutors by their first names. You’ll be treated as an adult and really We celebrate the diversity of people who learn and start to develop your own learning style. work in the College. We are opposed to any harassment or discrimination arising from: race, ethnicity, gender, You will also have the opportunity to get involved in sexuality, age, disability, religion, faith or class. We will a range of activities, from the Students’ Union and challenge any inappropriate attitudes or behaviour. Enterprise to Student Voice and Enrichment. Tutorials When you start your A Levels you will be allocated a designated Academic Coach and Personal Progress Mentor (PPM) to guide you through your time with us and help you reach your full potential. They will monitor your progress against your target grades in all subjects, give pastoral and careers guidance and help you with study the skills and UCAS applications. Meet Student Voice PPM Do you want to represent the opinions of your fellow classmates? You can become a student representative Lisa and attend forums to voice student opinions and potentially make changes to your course and College Norman if necessary. Lisa Norman has been a Personal Progress Mentor Studying (PPM) for ten years. She has a first class Honors degree in Occupational Therapy and a Preparing As a Barnsley Sixth Form College student you can access to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) a wide range of books and journals as well as computers, qualification. printing and photocopying in the Nucleus. Lisa said: “I am one of a team of PPMs who work with the Academic Coaches to provide holistic pastoral and academic support. We also work closely with parents and carers to ensure they are kept up-to-date about their son or daughter’s progress. Our aim is to help all Barnsley Sixth Form College students to be successful and realise their career and education aspirations whilst enjoying their time here.” 6 01226 216 123 [email protected] www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk Students’ Union Enterprise The Students’ Union (SU) is here to If you are interested in setting up your own business, we represent, support and advise you on can offer support and guidance. There are opportunities all aspects of student life. When you to get involved in a number of enterprise and enrol you’ll automatically become employability programmes and projects whilst building a member of the SU which is led by your skills in communication, team work, problem solving a group of students – the Students’ and creativity.