16‐19 Collabora on in Stafford

www.staffordcollegiate.staffs.sch.uk

The Stafford Collegiate

Stafford Collegiate is simply the name given to the common sixth form curriculum offered by Blessed William Howard Catholic High School, King Edward VI High School, Sir Graham Balfour School, Stafford Sports College, Walton High School and The Weston Road Academy. It also has a shared resource at the Chetwynd Centre where a number of the courses are delivered. There are many good reasons for con nuing your educa on into the sixth form. Whether it is your inten on to aspire to higher educa on or look at a career path, by remaining at school you have access, through the Stafford Collegiate, to an outstanding curriculum offer. Whether you wish to study at A‐level or BTEC, through the Collegiate you can access over 40 different courses. The Stafford Collegiate has been working successfully as a partnership for several years. The goal of the Collegiate is to maximise the opportuni es for all 16‐19 students in Stafford by ensuring they have access to the broadest possible curriculum, whether this a purely academic route or a mix of voca onal and academic subjects. A unique feature of Stafford Collegiate is that whilst each partner retains its independence, iden ty and ethos, co‐opera on takes place where it is clear students will benefit. Students gain the advantage of belonging to an ins tu on which will support them through the sixth form and give them all necessary pastoral care and tutorial support. Alongside this a student can take full advantage of choosing a programme of study from all partners. To keep travelling to a minimum where a subject is available at your own school it is normal prac ce to study there, but if you find there is a clash, or the subject you wish to study is not offered by your school then you can take full advantage of op ng to follow courses on offer in all partner ins tu ons. This will involve travelling between schools or the Chetwynd Centre, and to allow this to happen all partners operate a broadly common metable. September 2015 marks the introduc on of new style A and AS level examina ons which have been introduced as a result of the complete overhaul of the A‐level examina on system, so most students are looking at making a commitment to a two‐year course. We look forward to welcoming you to the Collegiate in 2015

Steve Smith Collegiate Manager

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Welcome to the Stafford Collegiate

This is an exci ng me for Y11 students and it is vital that you research your future programme of

study very carefully. You should think about your possible post‐18 op ons and, in doing so, you

may wish to look at university prospectuses or websites to view entry criteria. You should also

consider your own strengths, see where you are succeeding, but also consider subjects which

may be new to you: psychology, criminology, media studies, etc. Take me to read carefully the

individual course specifica on sheets available from all the Stafford schools, the Chetwynd

Centre, UCAS Progress or on the website, before making your choice.

By using this prospectus you can work out your metable when discussing your preferred

programme of study and see what travel implica ons it may involve. Do not be put off by this.

As a sixth form student you will gain a good experience of what life beyond school, such as

university or the workplace, may be like.

The applica on process usually begins a er your mock GCSE examina ons. Each school hosts a

Post‐16 Evening. Some students may not know what AS and A‐levels are or the difference

between BTEC Level 3 Diplomas or Subsidiary Diplomas. Take as much advice as you can from

school, home, advisors and, of course, Staffordshire Careers and Par cipa on Services.

The most valuable guidance will come from your discussions with teaching staff and tutors, so

use every opportunity to talk to people to make sure you choose the right programme to allow

you to achieve your full poten al and allow you to progress further in educa on or into a career.

Key Dates

2 December 2014 King Edward VI High School

6 January 2015 The Weston Road Academy

13 January 2015 Walton High School

14 January 2015 Stafford Sports College

20 January 2015 Sir Graham Balfour School

27 January 2015 Chetwynd Centre

5 February 2015 Blessed William Howard Catholic High School

27 February 2015 UCAS Progress applica on process closes

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Entry Process

Because of the different combina ons of courses available, there is a clear set of entry criteria for

students following courses through the Stafford Collegiate.

The normal entry criteria to study in the sixth form is an A*‐C in at least five different subjects, including English and Mathema cs.

To study Mathema cs, Modern Foreign Languages or Music you will be required to achieve at least a B grade in that subject at GCSE.

To study Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology) you will be required to achieve at least a B grade in Addi onal Science or have achieved C or above in the individual subject area if taken as a separate science. Because of the high mathema cal content in many science A‐levels, par cularly Physics, Mathema cs GCSE at grade B would be advantageous.

To study Further Mathema cs you will be required to achieve an A/A* grade in Mathema cs at GCSE.

To study other subjects already taken at GCSE you must achieve a C grade or above.

To study the Transi on Course you should have achieved mostly C grades with at least grades D in English and Maths.

Y12 Transi on Course

For students who do not meet these criteria, there is a one‐year course available which is

designed to assist students from Y11 into a full sixth form course by taking an extra year in

suppor ng their transi on into a full study programme. This will include resits in GCSE English

and/or Mathema cs, a Subsidiary Diploma at BTEC and undertaking an Extended Project. This

course is designed for students who pass GCSE English and Mathema cs at grade D but would

like to stay in the sixth form and aim at following a full programme a er Y12.

Admissions Panel

Students may be referred to the Admissions Panel where: An applicant offers alterna ve qualifica ons; Has not met entry criteria but there are known mi ga ng circumstances; A student wishes to repeat a year of a course. The panel comprises representa ves of heads from partner schools and the Collegiate Manager

and meets during the first week of the Autumn Term. The panel reserves the right not to offer a

place on a course to students who, it believes, would not benefit from it.

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Entry Criteria

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CURRICULUM PR

FOOTNOTES

1. BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma.

2. Crea ve Media can be taken in Block D as a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Blocks A and D as a BTEC Diploma.

3. Further Maths in Block A must be taken with Maths at KE in block E; Further Maths at WA is a double op on and must be taken in blocks D and E.

4. Sports Leadership can be taken in Block B as a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Blocks B and E as a BTEC Diploma.

5. BTEC Level 3 Diploma: these subjects must be taken in both op on blocks.

6. Cambridge Technical (CAMTEC) level 3 ICT.

The Collegiate reserves the right to cancel courses if demand is not sufficient. Where courses are not viable, students will be asked to reselect.

BLOCK A BLOCK B BLOC

Accountancy A KE

Applied Science 1 BTEC SSC

Art & Design 5 BTEC CH

Biology A BWH WA

Crea ve Media Produc on 2 BTEC SSC

D & T Food Technology A WA

Economics A BWH

Film Studies A WA

French A KE SGB WA

Further Maths 3 A KE

Geography A SGB WR

ICT A WR

Law A CH

Mathema cs A WA

PE A KE

Philosophy & Ethics A WA

Physics A WA

Psychology A CH

Sociology A CH

Art & Design 5 BTEC CH

Biology A KE

Chemistry A WA

Economics A CH WA

English Language A CH

Geography A BWH WA

German A WA

History A BWH WA

Mathematics A SGB WR

Music A WA

PE A WA

Psychology A CH SGB BWH

Sociology A CH

Sports Leadership 4 BTEC SSC

Art

Biology

Business Studies

D & T Graphics

English Literature

History

ICT 1

Mathema cs

Performing Arts (Drama)

Physics

Psychology

Chemistry

Spanish

Dance 1

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BWH Blessed William Howard Catholic High School

www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk

CH Chetwynd Centre

www.chetwynd.staffs.sch.uk

Art A SGB

Biology A WA

Business 5 BTEC CH

Business Studies A WR

Chemistry A KE

Crea ve Media Produc on 2 BTEC SSC

D&T Product Design A WA

English Literature 7 A KE WA WR

Further Maths 3 A WA

Geography A WA

Government & Poli cs A CH

Health & Social Care 5 BTEC CH

ICT A SGB

Media Studies A WA

PE A SGB

Philosophy & Ethics A BWH

Physics A BWH SGB WR

Art A SSC WR

Business 5 BTEC CH

Chemistry A BWH SGB WR

Compu ng A CH

Criminology BTEC CH

D & T Tex les A WA

English Language/Literature A BWH WA

English Literature A BWH

Further Maths 3 A WA

Geography A KE

Health & Social Care 5 BTEC CH

History A SGB WR

I.C.T. 6 CT WA

Mathema cs A KE WA

Performing Arts (Music) 1 BTEC KE

Psychology A WA

Sports Leadership 4 BTEC SSC

Travel & Tourism 1 BTEC KE

KE King Edward VI High School

www.kevi.org.uk

SGB Sir Graham Balfour School

www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk

SSC Stafford Sports College

www.staffordsportscollege.staffs.sch.uk

WA Walton High School

www.waltonstaffs.com

WR The Weston Road Academy

www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk

KEY TO PROVIDERS

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Five Reasons to Choose Stafford Collegiate

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SUCCESS

Success is paramount to everyone who works within the Collegiate. Last year the

overall pass rate at A‐level was 98% which is as good as the na onal average and

above local averages. Teaching has been rated as good and outstanding in recent

Ofsted reports, which have also commented on the outstanding curriculum

programme available in Stafford.

CHOICE

Because we work collabora vely students in Stafford are able to take advantage of

one of the widest curriculum offers available to any group of students at any sixth

form. By working on a broadly common metable and making transport available

where necessary students can benefit from over 40 courses at both A‐level and at

level3 BTEC.

SUPPORT

You will be guided and supported throughout your me in the sixth form. You will

be guided through the transi on from GCSE to sixth form, and every Collegiate

student has an assigned tutor, who has responsibility for overseeing your progress,

monitoring your academic targets, and suppor ng you with applica ons to

university, college or the workplace.

MONITORING

Each Collegiate student is set a series of personalised target grades based on their

previous academic performance. Progress against these targets is monitored on a

regular basis. This ensures that students remain focused and well mo vated, and

retain a sense of realism about their academic performance. If any

underachievement is iden fied this will be followed by suppor ve interven on.

ENRICHMENT In addi on to your academic studies, students within the Collegiate are offered an

extensive range of enrichment ac vi es. These may include sports leadership,

Extended Project or further recrea onal and academic op ons, all of which give you

the opportunity to develop exis ng interests or try out new ones. Whatever you

chose it will enhance your learning and help you to develop new skills.

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Applying to Stafford Collegiate

Stafford Collegiate uses UCAS Progress for its applica ons.

Step 1: A er reading through this booklet, look at the courses available. Start to discuss your op ons and look at details of the subjects on the UCAS Progress site.

Step 2: On the internet go to www.ucasprogress.com and from the homepage login with the username and password provided by school. You will be prompted to change your password.

Step 3: Complete My Profile and check your personal details. You must add an e‐mail address at

this stage so that we can contact you during the applica on process.

Step 4: You will be guided by school as to when to complete the Personal Statement,

Qualifica ons and Work History.

Step 5: To search for the courses offered by the Collegiate click on Home and use the following

filters:

Enter Stafford Choose This Area Only Choose Post 16 Enter Stafford Collegiate Courses are listed by establishment. You can choose the courses you are interested in and add them to Favourites. Remember you cannot choose more than one subject from each Block and check with BTECs as they may need to be chosen across two blocks. Step 6: A er you have discussed your proposed programme of study: Click on Applica ons...Start a New Applica on Click on Stafford Collegiate Tick your chosen courses Save Applica on Click Submit Applica on Tick Permissions box Submit Schools will guide their students through the process and may require students to complete their applica on during personal mee ngs with tutors.

Year 12 (Y13 Timetable in brackets)

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Collegiate Timetable

Day 1 2 Break 3 4 Break 5 6 Break 7 8

Mon Block A (Block E)

Block A (Block E)

Block A (Block E)

Block A (Block E)

Block D (Block B)

Block D (Block B)

Block D (Block B)

Block D (Block B)

Tue Block E

(Block C) Block E

(Block C)

Block C (Block A)

Block C (Block A)

Wed Block B

(Block D) Block B

(Block D)

Block B (Block D)

Block B (Block D)

Block A (Block E)

Block A (Block E)

Thu Block D (Block B)

Block D (Block B)

Block E

(Block C) Block E

(Block C)

Block E (Block C)

Block E (Block C)

Fri Block C

(Block A) Block C

(Block A)

Block C (Block A)

Block C (Block A)

Block B

(Block D) Block B

(Block D)

Session 1

Collegiate Lesson Start Times

Centre Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4*

BWH 9.00 11.20 2.15 3.35

CH 9.00 11.00 1.40 3.35

SGB 8.50 9.50 2.20 3.30

KE 9.00 11.00 1.35 3.35

SSC 9.00 11.20 2.00 3.35

WA 9.00 10.55 1.40 3.35

WR 9.10 11.10 1.45 3.35

Lunch

1.20

12.40

1.30

12.40

1.20

12.35

12.50

Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

* Twilight sessions normally finish at 5.15 pm (4.30 pm at SGB)

As members of the Stafford Collegiate all students have rights and responsibili es.

Rights To be treated with respect, courtesy and considera on.

To be provided with high quality lessons following structured programmes of study.

To have regular assessments set which will be returned within two weeks with construc ve

feedback explaining how to make further progress.

To be provided with one annual report and a review on progress for parents.

To be provided with a safe, s mula ng and appropriate environment in which to study.

To have opportuni es to feedback any concerns about any aspect of their courses.

To be offered informa on, advice and guidance through a tutorial programme to support

them with transi on to the next stage of educa on or employment.

Responsibili es To treat others and their property with respect and considera on.

To dress appropriately, avoiding clothing with may be deemed offensive or inappropriate in

a learning environment.

To ensure punctual a endance to all lessons* and report any legi mate absence to the

appropriate people.

To show commitment and enthusiasm, working to full poten al and mee ng all deadlines

set for work.

To use Private Study me to develop work started in lessons and not to undertake

employment during metabled me.

To abide by all relevant policies on use of Internet, Mobile Phones, Smoking, and Student

Discipline that are relevant to each partner ins tu on.

*Holidays should not be taken in term‐ me; overall a endance of less than 92% on a course may lead to non‐entry in that subject.

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Learner Agreement

Collegiate Administra on is based at the Chetwynd Centre, Newport Road, Stafford ST16 2HE Telephone: 01785 785270 e‐mail: officemanager@chetwynd.staffs.sch.uk

PARTNERS IN THE STAFFORD COLLEGIATE 1

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Blessed William Howard Catholic High School Rowley Avenue, Stafford ST17 9AB 01785 244236

Chetwynd Centre Newport Road, Stafford ST16 2HE 01785 785270

King Edward VI High School West Way, Stafford ST17 9YJ 01785 258546

Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford ST17 9DJ 01785 258383

Sir Graham Balfour School North Avenue, Stafford ST16 1NR 01785 223490

Walton High School The Rise, Walton on the Hill, Stafford ST17 0LJ 01785 356300

The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Road, Stafford ST18 0YG 01785 356700

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