5.Peace of mind and

Peace of mind and preparing for the next step

The first thing that we’d like to say is that we’re here to support you, and please rest assured that your child’s place at Bolton College is safe. We understand that it’s an anxious time for you right now, with lots of uncertainty, and we’re here to help! If you have any questions about your child’s Bolton College application, anything at all, please drop our expert admissions team an email on admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk Our advice to all year 11 students is: • As a priority complete any work that school teachers are setting – this will ensure that your child has completed their GCSE courses and is well prepared for their next step to College • Y our child can prepare for studying with us by trying some of the following resources and activities in the following columns:

Resources & activities An excellent starting point for any type of college study is to further improve your writing and numeracy skills. Please take a look at the links below: Writing an essay click link here A step-by-step guide covering preparation, research, planning, content development, making improvements to, and checking work, plus many more handy hints and tips including presentations and report writing - suitable for Level 3 learners. Using numbers in education, work and everyday life click link here Tips on using numbers, calculations, measurement and graphical information to solve problems at home, at work and in education - suitable for Level 3 learners.

Functional skills English - Levels 1 & 2 click link here Tips and tricks for reading, writing, speaking and listening. Maths - Levels 1 & 2 click link here Using numbers, carrying out calculations and interpreting results. Application of numbers - Levels 1 & 2 click link here Learn the basics, problem solving and how maths is used in vocational work areas such as motor vehicle etc. Communication skills - Levels 1 & 2 click link here Learn about listening, asking questions, reading tips, being persuasive, politeness, and how communication is used in work. BBC Bitesize has a wealth of educational resources to keep your child on track at this important time. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize