education - your life, your future: 8-page post-16 study guide

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www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/post16A Liverpool Post & Echo supplement

EDUCATIONYour Life,Your Future

Sixth Form Open EveningThursday 31st January 2013 6pm - 8pmQueens Drive, Walton, Liverpool, L4 6SH I Telephone: 0151-235 1200

2 Thursday, January 10, 2013

Time to consideryour optionsGCSE results may

be a long way off,but for 16-year-olds now is thetime to begin

contemplating the future anddeciding where you want to goafter Year 11.

For many, sixth form is anattractive option, and is amajor stepping stone betweencompulsory study and thewider world of work or highereducation.

You can study A Levels orAS Levels during your sixth-form years, in a wide varietyof subjects from English togeography, while somecolleges will give you theoption to choose work-relatedvocational qualifications in-stead, from veterinarynursing and childcare topainting and decorating andbeauty treatments, which isparticularly useful for thosewith a certain career in mind.

Many colleges also offercourses in essential life skillswhich aim to help you intohigher education or into a jobwhen you leave sixth form.

You can study towards allthese various qualifications ata sixth form college, a school

sixth form, a further educat-ion or a specialist collegesuch as an art college, or adance and drama school.

And, while many peoplechoose to continue theireducation at the school wherethey took their GCSEs, it isalways a good idea to keepyour options open and con-sider what other schools andcolleges can offer. After all,you might find that a nearbycollege offers a wealth ofsubjects you didn’t realisewere open to you.

Whatever stage you are at,make sure you think long andhard about what type ofcourse you want to do, whatsubjects you might need totake for your future study orcareer path, and whether yourchosen school or college canmeet these requirements.

As colleges vary in size con-siderably and tend to offerquite different facilities andcourse options, it is alwayswise to visit the place beforeyou decide to attend. Manyinstitutions hold open days toallow prospective students thechance to look around, meetthe staff and get a feel for theplace.

Things to consider includethe journey time from thecollege to your home, and howeasy it will be to travel there.

Other things to think aboutinclude the school environ-ment, whether you like theteaching staff, are the classsizes too large, are the coursessuitable for you, and thegeneral amenities, such ascomputers and sports.

Funding is also anotherarea to think about whenconsidering attending sixthform. Can you afford it? If youare aged 16 to 19 and stayingon at school full-time to studyA Levels or NVQs, you may beable to apply for financialassistance, for example theEducation MaintenanceAllowance (EMA), and fin-ancial assistance fortransport costs, school mealsand books/equipment/fieldtrips, etc. Contact your localcouncil for details, as well asthe sixth form of your choice.

Just take your time, weighup the all options and don’t beafraid to ask questions toparents, teachers and currentpupils – that way, you reallywill get the most out of youreducation. CRUCIAL: Sixth form is an important step in anyone’s education

St. Julie's Catholic High School has the great results and wide curriculum choicesthat you'd expect from a successful mixed sixth form, but what makes our students

happiest is our progression rate to higher education and employment.

Whatever your plans, we'll help to get you there.

Discover more and apply for a place at www.stjulies.org.uk/sixthform or comeand visit us at our open event on 7th March, 2013 4-6pm.

OPEN EVENT07.03.134-6PM

St. Julie s Catholic High School0151 428 6421 [email protected] www.stjulies.org.uk

ONE OF THE TOP 200 MOST IMPROVEDSCHOOLS NATIONALLY

ST. JULIE S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SIXTH FORMTHE SMART CHOICE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

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Be part of a vibrant,close-knit communityTHERE is something

about Liverpool Collegewhich prospectivestudents quicklyrecognise.

The relationships betweenteachers and students areopen and constructive and thestrength of the teaching andthe outstanding pastoral careit provides lead to excellentresults and high levels ofambition and confidence inits pupils.

The college is big enough tooffer a wide range of A-Levelsubjects in a diverse andtalented student body, butsmall enough to know, mentorand guide every one of itspupils.

Sixth formers at the collegestudy for the AQA Bacca-laureate.

This includes a guidedindependent study projectbased on a student’s interests,community and leadershipinvolvement, and a rigorouspreparation in A Levelsubjects.

Facilities at the school in-clude modern and well-equipped classrooms, sciencelaboratories, design and tech-nology workshops, music andart classrooms, IT resources,

a library and extensive sportsfacilities, including a fullyequipped gym.

Liverpool College’s partner-ship with the University ofLiverpool also allows sixthformers to experience univer-sity courses, weekly lecturesand the use of universityfacilities such as the library.

Liverpool College SixthForm is not for everyone.

But, for a student with thedesire to do well, who wishesto be part of a vibrant andclose-knit community ofteachers and students, and

has enthusiasm for lifebeyond the classroom, itoffers a unique opportunity.

The school will no longercharge fees, beginning inSeptember this year.

Interest from externalcandidates is already high,and the school will holdanother Sixth Form OpenEvening on January 16, from4.30pm-6.30pm.● FOR more information,contact Sally Loveridge on0151 724 4000 extension 228or email [email protected]

CARING: The college provides excellent pastoral care

Liverpool College

2012 Results:

30% of allA Level gradeswere A*- A

66% of allA Level gradeswere A*- B

“Inspirational...A national beacon!”

Lord Adonis 2012.

Liverpool CollegeSixth Form Open Evening

Wednesday 16th January4.30pm – 6.30pm with

presentations at 4.30pm & 5.15pm

Please take this opportunity to meet our teachers and find out whatmakes Liverpool College a unique choice for your sixth form.

From September 2013 Liverpool College will not charge fees.

There is no need to book an appointment but if you would likefurther information please contact

Sally Loveridge 724 4000 or [email protected]


Raised aspirations are clearly evident and are welladvertised through the ‘Going for Gold’ programme which

encourages students to reach their full potential.”

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The progress of all students is acceleratingand attainment is rising.”

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A Centre for Academic Excellence and the World of Work

Students at Parklands benefit from a Personalised Learning Plan.

Teaching and learning is delivered using the best available technology and resources:from September 2013 every Parklands student will have an ipad/tablet or netbook foruse at school and home.

Parklands has a parntership with one of the most successful schools in Liverpool. TheBlue Coat School. Our gifted learners study alongside pupils in Maths and English.

Liverpool University guarantee a bursary of £3,000 per year for Parklands students whoare successful gaining a place at the University.

Pathways to apprenticeships/work experience/internships with our business partnersare secured. These partners include South Liverpool Homes, Liverpool CommunityHealth Trust, The Littlewoods Shop Direct Group, AMEY, Kuehne & Nagel and Eli Lilly.

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6TH FORM OPEN EVENINGWednesday 27th February 2013


Ofstead Comments:❝Students develop mature and sensible attitudes towards their health and well-being and contribute well to the life of the school and the wider community❞

❝Students in Year 12 can now choose from a wide range of traditional subjectsand an increasing variety of vocational courses❞

❝Students speak very highly of the care, guidance and support that they receivewhich they believe prepares them well for the next stage in their lives❞

Some Opportunities offered:BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport offered in

collaboration with Everton FC

National Champion Basket ball squad 2011

Diverse Curriculum with vocational and academic routes

Brand new facilities

OPEN EVENING13th February at 6.00pm untill 8.30pm

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Comeand join a collegethatmakes adifferenceHUGH BAIRD Col-

lege is an exciting,vibrant and suc-cessful furthereducation college.

Teaching staff challengestudents throughout theirtime with the college to reachtheir potential and achievetheir goals.

The college’s enrichmentprogrammes enable studentsto try new experiences, de-velop interests and meet newpeople.

Yana Williams, principaland chief executive of HughBaird College, commented:“Essentially, while we havehigh expectations of ourstudents, we also want every-one to enjoy themselves.

“Students tell us that theylike our safe and securecampus, and the friendlymulti-cultural atmosphere.It’s an adult atmosphere,where people treat each otherwith respect.

“We offer a varied range ofcourses for people at all levelsand ages, whether it’s thenext step after school,training to help you find ajob, change career or get thatpromotion or, if you’relooking to enter HigherEducation, we’re here to helpyou succeed.”

The team of teaching staff,learner support specialistsand advisers at Hugh BairdCollege will support you allthe way.

Whether it’s academic,financial, personal or tutorialsupport you need, its expertsare on hand.

In the meantime, here aresome great reasons to joinHugh Baird College:● It has been top of theGovernment League Tablesfor Further Education Col-leges in Merseyside since2008*;● Over 94% of studentswould recommend HughBaird College;● The college offers morethan 300 courses in a wide

variety of subjects, from basicskills to degree level;● It has a very good pass ratefor A Levels, with 100% passrates in accounting, art anddesign, English literature andlanguage, history, IT, law,mathematics and psychology;● The college makes a realdifference to its students;● Ofsted says it is outstand-ing in many areas, withhighly motivated and enthus-iastic teachers;● It has an excellent care andpersonal support programmeand is the only Further Educ-ation College nationally to holdthe Every Child Matters Award.*Government league tables (basedon point score per examinationentry)

SUCCESS: Hugh Baird College makes a difference

Hugh Baird College

KING DAVID HIGH SCHOOLA Specialist Humanities College

Childwall RoadTel: 0151 235 1420

Now accepting applications from prospectivestudents for which we offer:

AS to A Level in 25 subjects. Wide range of Enrichment opportunities includingYoung Enterprise, General Studies and Duke of Edinburgh

Opportunity to achieve AQA Baccalaureate

OFSTED Inspection Report - June 2010 – Outstanding Overall

Achievement & Standards : OutstandingPersonal Development &Wellbeing of Learners: OutstandingCurriculum: OutstandingCare, Guidance and Support: Outstanding

COMEAND TALK TO STAFFAND PRESENT STUDENTSAT OUR OPEN EVENING ONWEDNESDAY

6th FEBRUARYAT 6PM

SIXTH FORMOPEN EVENING

Sixth Form Open Evening

Thursday 31st January 7pm to 9pm

St Margaret’s Church of England Academy

Aigburth, Liverpool L17 6AB Tel 0151 427 1825

www.stmargaretsacademy.com

For Boys and GirlsLife Enhancing

Education


College course at winning FM stationTHE staff and volunteers

of Huyton-based radiostation 99.8FM KCCLive are celebratingafter being announced

winners of the RadioAcademy’s Nations & Regionsaward for the North West.

This prestigious awardgives recognition to radiostations with under 300,000listeners and qualifies thewinning station for entry intothe Sony Radio AcademyAwards 2013 Station of theYear.

So, how would you like towork for this award-winningstation? The BTEC ExtendedDiploma in Radio (CreativeMedia Production) starts atKnowsley Community Col-lege, in September this year.

It is targeted mostly atschool leavers, aged 16 and 17,and the course is based at99.8FM KCC Live – thecollege’s own FM station.

It’s pretty exciting to thinkyour work for the station willbe enjoyed by 50,000 people,both on FM radio and online.

The in-depth radio courseis a perfect bridge to uni-versity courses or the radioindustry.

In fact, previous stationmembers have gone on towork in professional radio atthe likes of BBC Radio 1Extra, Radio City, Rock FM,

Real Radio, Key 103, Juice FMand BBC Radio 5 Live.

KCC Live’s victory sawthem beat every other smallstation in the north west ofEngland and the Isle of Man,which is a fantastic achieve-ment for the station, runalmost entirely by volunteers.

They now go on to the Nat-ional Sony Academy Awards,held in May this year.

The award judges described

KCC Live as: “Professionaland targeted, while stillsounding inclusive, passion-ate and energetic.

“There’s plenty of rawradio talent on display, andthe station demonstratesgreat knowledge of its locality,the young audience it serves,and the specialist musicgenres it plays.”

The delighted station man-ager, Phil Smith, said: “This

is brilliant news for a smallstation like ours, and justgoes to show how great radioproduced by young people canbe, when given the oppor-tunity.

“We are proud of the radiowe produce, offering some-thing completely differentand entertaining for youngpeople to listen to acrossMerseyside.

“The award goes a long way

to recognising this, and a bigthank you must go out to ourlisteners and main supporterKnowsley Community Collegefor giving us this opportunity.”

Find out more about theradio station by attending theopen evening on January 31,2013 (see advert, below).

You will then be invited toa Radio Recruitment Work-shop where the selection pro-cess for the course will start.

Scholarships are availablefor those students with pre-dicted outstanding GCSEgrades.● MORE information aboutthe course is available by call-ing KCC Live on 0151 481 4602,or via Twitter:@kccliveacademy.

You will also be able toapply online on the websitewww.knowsleycollege.ac.ukor through Student Services.

ON AIR: KCC Live presenter Emma Bassnett with rapper Future, above. Right,Claire Bynoe, of KCC Live, interviewing R&B group Stooshe

Knowsley Community College

OPEN EVENING> Hundreds of courses, including A Levels, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships

> First class advice on planning your future from our experienced advisers

> Our unique ‘College Pays’ financial support package

> A packed enrichment programme including volunteering with 99.8fm KCC Live

> Fantastic facilities, including a brand new fitness suite

WWW.KNOWSLEYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 0845 155 1055 [email protected]

KNOWSLEYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE

at Knowsley Community CollegeGo ‘backstage’ at the Knowsley CommunityCollege Open Evening and discover:

YOU’RE ON THE GUEST LIST, SO DON’T MISS OUT!

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THURSDAY, 31ST JANUARY 2013

ACCESSALLAREASTHURSDAY, 31ST JANUARY 20135.30PM TILL 8PM

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‘Proudof our students’BROUGHTON Hall is

justly proud of itsestablished andhighly successfulSixth Form and its

students’ achievements.In 2012, Broughton Hall

students’ results were abovenational average at both ASand A level. Such success isdue to the quality of teachingand learning and hard workof staff who know the stud-ents well and are able to offerindividual support andguidance.

Students are well supportedin their applications to eitheruniversity, college oremployment.

Many of Broughton Hall’sstudents went on to furthertheir studies at university,including Oxford and manyRussell Group universities,with others entering a widerange of career opportunities.

It is Broughton Hall’s aimto provide the best educat-ional opportunities, bothacademically and in thewider sense of developing thewhole person.

There is an impressive pro-gramme of enrichment act-ivities throughout the twoyears at Sixth Form, includ-ing foreign exchanges withPhiladelphia and Shanghai.The Sixth Form also has closelinks with local universities,careers advisors and othersupport agencies.

Sixth Form students havetheir own centre, with alearning environment that issecond to none, including asupervised study area ofuniversity standard, modernclassrooms, a well-equippedhospitality area and kitchen,as well as a large cyber caféwith its own caterers.

More than £20m has beeninvested recently in facilitiesfor students, and Sixth Formstudents also benefit fromexcellent dance, drama andsports facilities.

Broughton Hall will pro-vide you with a challengingand fulfilling Sixth Formexperience, with highaspirations to fulfil yourpotential and achieve the

qualifications needed for yourfuture ambitions.

The Sixth Form warmlywelcomes students from otherschools, including all faithsand backgrounds, as well asYear 11 students from itsmain school.

If you would like more in-formation about BroughtonHall Sixth Form, contact thedirector of Years 12 and 13,Mrs Lodge, on 0151 235 1518.

Alternatively, further de-tails can be found on theschool’s website, www.broughtonhall.com● FOR more information,you are invited to attend theBroughton Hall Sixth FormInformation Evening onThursday, January 31, at 7pm.

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