99%
A Level pass rate in 2015
SIXTH FORM
centre Prospectus
A LEVELS 2016–2017
City College Norwich – Sixth Form Centre
“The standards get higher and higher each year. Norwich, the city, and Norfolk, the county, should be immensely proud of this institution. This is a really special place.” Stephen Fry – former A Level student at City College Norwich.
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ofsted success
WELComE to thE sixth form CENtrE Dear student, You may already know about City College Norwich’s vocational courses in areas like business, sport and catering, but I want to tell you about our Sixth Form Centre, which you may not have heard so much about. We’re actually one of the biggest sixth forms in Norfolk, with a long and successful history of A Level teaching. One of our most famous former students is Stephen Fry who completed his A Levels at City College Norwich in 1977 and speaks very warmly about his experiences here. Today, as a specialist A Level Centre within the College, we work with over 450 students each year. We have a wide choice of subjects and expert teachers and our specialist group tutors help students achieve the best possible grades and move on to higher education or employment. In short, The Sixth Form Centre is a great place to be an A Level student.
One of the things we are most proud of is that we treat our students as young adults with both rights and responsibilities. You are entitled to good teaching and support and to be treated with respect. At the same time, you will be expected to do everything you can to ensure your own success. This includes attending all lessons, working hard and acting on the advice you receive from teachers and tutors. We know that this approach works. Our A Level pass rates are consistently good and reached 99% in 2015. I hope you will decide to join us for the next stage in your education and look forward to meeting you soon.
Steve Guratsky Head of Sixth Form Centre
In March 2013, Ofsted rated City College Norwich as Good (grade 2), reporting that: • Results on AS and A Level courses had improved significantly and that students made good progress from their levels of attainment at GCSE • The quality of teaching, learning and assessment in Science and Mathematics was consistently good • All Sixth Form Centre Science lessons observed by Ofsted were rated as outstanding • Students on A Level Art courses knew what they had to do to succeed. Teachers provided detailed feedback and encouraged them to improve their work and achieve at higher levels • Tutorials in the Sixth Form Centre were good, covering a wide range of subjects to develop students’ study skills, broaden their understanding of social and other issues and complement their studies. The full Ofsted report can be found at: www.ofsted.gov.uk/ inspection-reports/ find-inspection-report/ provider/ELS/130764
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City College Norwich – Sixth Form Centre
CONTENTS Welcome to the Sixth Form Centre
Art
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History
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Biology
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Mathematics
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Business Studies
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Media Studies
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Chemistry 25
Philosophy and Ethics
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Photography
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Physics
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Psychology
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A Message to Parents 5 Ten Reasons for choosing the Sixth Form Centre
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Helping you Succeed 8 Tutorial Support
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Drama and Theatre Studies
Extra Help When You Need It
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English Language and Literature
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More than just A Levels 12
English Literature
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Applying and Enrolling 14
Film Studies
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Your time at Sixth Form 15
Further Mathematics
A Levels
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Entry Requirements
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Sociology 57 Textiles
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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
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Geography
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How to find us
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Government and Politics
Application form
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A mEssAGE to pArENts Successful completion of A Levels is one of the most effective routes to degree level study and professional careers. We believe it is critical that young people choose where to take their A Levels carefully and wisely, considering a range of providers and being willing to move on from a school environment if that is the right choice for them. City College Norwich helps students achieve academic success as well as providing somewhere to grow into confident and mature young adults, ready for the challenges of higher education and employment. As an A Level provider, the Sixth Form Centre has adopted many of the best practices found in sixth form colleges around the country, widely recognised as among the very best places for young people to study. Expert specialist teachers and personal tutors are supported by managers whose central focus is on ensuring the best possible teaching, learning and support for all our students.
We are particularly proud of the working relationships our staff and students create, as equal partners in a shared endeavour. Mutual respect is a given and we treat our students as young adults with both rights and responsibilities. Part of this approach is a very clear expectation that students will work as hard as we do for their futures. As part of this approach, we: • help students to choose the right courses and settle in when they arrive • provide effective, challenging lessons and tutorials • use regular tests, assignments and other work to monitor students’ progress and tell them how well they are doing and how to do better • provide help and advice when students need it • help students move on to the next step in their education or careers. In return, we expect students to do everything they can to ensure their own success by working hard and acting on the advice of their teachers
and tutors. In particular, we require students to: • attend all lessons and arrive on time • come to lessons well prepared and with all the books and materials that will be needed • work hard in and out of lessons, completing work to the best of their ability and to the deadlines set • respond positively to feedback and advice from teachers and tutors. We also recognise the vital role of parents in this student-college partnership, providing encouragement and support for students. This is why we seek to work closely with parents, by sending them copies of students’ Progress Reviews and holding Information and Consultation Evenings. We also raise any serious concerns by telephone or letter as soon as they arise. By working in these ways, we are able to help our students to achieve excellent results, including an A Level pass rate of 99% in 2015.
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ten reasons
FOR CHOOSING THE SIXTH FORM CENTRE 1. Student success Our A Level pass rate in 2015 was 99% and most of our students go on to their chosen destinations afterwards. Many are university courses, while others include more specialised further education, employment, voluntary work and travel. The successful students profiled in this prospectus are just a few chosen from many hundreds.
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2. A great choice of subjects With 21 different A Levels, you can choose subjects you will enjoy and do well in and that will help you move on to whatever you want to do next. We can nearly always combine any three or four of them to make the right programme for you.
3. Specialist A Level teachers All of our teachers are experts in their subjects and have full teaching qualifications. Between them, they have literally hundreds of years of A Level teaching experience and most only teach A Levels. This allows them to focus all their efforts on making our A Level courses as effective as possible.
4. Excellent tutorial support As experienced A Level teachers and heads of sixth forms before joining the Sixth Form Centre, our specialist group tutors will help you achieve make the most of being at college. Weekly group tutorials cover everything from study skills to health and social issues to applying to university and regular individual tutorials will review your progress and help you find ways to do even better.
5. Extra help and advice when you need it If you ever need extra help or advice, we can call on the College’s large team of experts who specialise in everything from learning difficulties and disabilities to finance and travel to personal and health issues.
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6. Working with parents Support at home can be just as important as what happens in college and we therefore aim to work in partnership with both students and parents. We provide information to parents about students’ progress until they are 18 and after that if students agree. This includes regular written Progress Reviews and Parent Consultation Evenings.
8. Earn while you learn As a student in the Sixth Form Centre, you can join our Student Crew. This works like an employment agency that pays students to help with open days and other events. There’s a full induction and training, it’s great experience and useful on a CV or university application and you can earn money at times that don’t interfere with your studies.
7. More than just your A Levels When you’re not studying, there are plenty of ways to relax, have fun and learn new skills. These include sports and fitness, clubs and societies, cooking, first aid and much more. You can also become a student representative and stand for election to the Student Union. You can even get help with starting your own business.
9. Superb facilities As well our own teaching rooms and private study area, Sixth Form Centre students have use of all of the College’s excellent, modern facilities. These include a large Information Store with thousands of books and other resources, a TV studio, a dance studio, a sports hall, a wellequipped gym and a variety of cafés and restaurants.
10. An adult environment Our students often say they chose the Sixth Form Centre because they wanted a more adult environment than school and that is exactly what we offer. The College is as large and diverse as some universities and you’ll be surrounded by other adults rather than younger pupils. There are no bells or uniforms. Working relationships between staff and students are friendly and informal and everyone uses first names. We think it’s a great way to move on from school to adult life.
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HAOCHEN
hELpiNG You suCCEED Our approach to helping you succeed begins with the advice we give at interviews and enrolment. We will help you choose subjects where you have the best chance of being successful and moving on to your chosen option when you leave college.
There is a simple relationship:
This does not mean that we boost our position in league tables by only accepting students we are sure will achieve the highest grades. Unlike many other sixth forms, we are very open in our recruitment and enrol students with widely varying educational experiences and achievements. This is reflected in our entry requirements, where five GCSEs at grade A*-C can be enough to enrol on an A Level programme, though we do ask for more than this for entry to some subjects.
For each of your courses you will be set a minimum target grade, which we believe you should be able to achieve. These targets are based on what previous students with similar GCSE results to yours have achieved. Most courses have five hours of classes per week and part of this is used for subject support. This includes extra help if you need it and more challenging extension work to help you achieve the best possible grades.
Once you have enrolled, we take the quality of teaching and learning very seriously. Our approach is a simple one. Expert teaching and support, coupled with serious effort from you will lead to your success.
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Effort = suCCEss A key benefit of studying in the Sixth Form Centre is the focus that teachers can give to A Level students. All of our teachers are experienced and well-qualified in the subjects they teach and many are also examiners and moderators for awarding bodies.
Your teachers will give you regular feedback on tests, assignments and other work, including guidance on how your work compares to the standards needed to achieve your target grades and how you can improve further.
Previously at: City College Norwich, doing GCSEs Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Biology A Level: B Chemistry A Level: B Mathematics A Level: A* Physics A Level: B Moved on to: A degree in Biochemistry at the University of York Haochen arrived in England from China with very little English in August 2009 and enrolled at City College Norwich the next day. In the four years that followed, he made exceptional progress in a series of English, GCSE and A Level courses. As a talented mathematician, he started his Mathematics A Level while still taking his GCSEs in other subjects, and then moved on to a full time A Level programme in 2011. He left the College in 2013 with high grades in four demanding A Level subjects and our Governors’ Further Education Award for Outstanding Achievement. Only one of the College’s thousands of students receives this Award each year and Haochen stood out clearly as the most deserving candidate for it, a shining example of what talent, hard work and great support can make possible. He is now studying Biochemistry at the University of York, his first choice of degree because he wanted something that would be more of a challenge than Mathematics!
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tutoriAL support In addition to academic expertise, we believe that care and support are essential to your success. This is why we have a team of specialist Group Tutors, who are friendly, supportive, experienced teachers who will work with you throughout your time here. In March 2013, Ofsted highlighted this support as a real strength of the Sixth Form Centre. Our students come from schools all across the region, so we know how important it is for you to get to know other students and find out about life at college when you arrive. To help you do this, the first day of your courses will be an induction session with a Group Tutor.
Roz Hicks Group Tutor
After this you will have weekly group tutorials on topics ranging from contemporary politics, to exam techniques that work and applying for university. You will also have regular one-to-one meetings with your Group Tutor. These are a chance to discuss your progress and resolve any problems or difficulties that you might be experiencing with your studies or personal life. You will also receive great support and advice about things like applying for higher education and other college courses or getting that job or apprenticeship you really want. A key focus in tutorial work is on helping you achieve the best possible results. We believe that anyone can do well if they embrace the idea that effort leads to success and that getting things
Rebecca Blunsden-Ford Group Tutor
wrong simply highlights areas for improvement. This approach draws on the ‘mindset’ approach developed by University of Stanford psychologist, Professor Carol Dweck. Tutorials take place in our specialist tutorial suite, with its own classrooms, private interview rooms and IT and research facilities. We also have a Promoting Achievement in Learning (PAL) team who work with tutors and teachers to support students by monitoring your attendance and punctuality. They will also help you resolve any issues that you might face that affect your attendance.
Roz and Rebecca worked as A Level teachers and Heads of Sixth Form in a number of schools before becoming Group Tutors in the Sixth Form Centre in 2010. They are highly experienced specialists in providing academic and pastoral support for students and in advising them on progression to university and future careers. Roz is also a qualified careers advisor and Rebecca has particular expertise in counselling young people.
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HELP WITH TRAVEL COSTS You may qualify for reduced travel costs if you: • live in Norfolk • are under 19 • study for at least 16 hours per week • live more than three miles from the College (and travel on a core route).
ExtrA hELp WhEN You NEED it the Advice shop The Advice Shop can offer help and advice on a wide range of areas, such as choosing the right course for you, careers and higher education options and finance, as well as providing support for international students. Once you have enrolled, administrators will also be able to answer your questions about things like exams and timetables. You can contact The Advice Shop on 01603 773 773 or at information@ccn.ac.uk
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FINANCIAL HELP We are committed to making our courses available to all students who can benefit from them. One of the ways we do this is to provide as much financial help as we can. This includes: •F ree tuition if you are under 19 when you start your courses. •F ree examination resits. •A printing and photocopying allowance. •F ree lunches if you are under 19 and your family is on a low income. •A bursary if you are under 19 and your family is on a low income or you are living independently on a low income or if you are a care leaver. •N US Extra cards available from the Students’ Union that give you discounts on a wide range of products. If you want to know more about financial help that may be available, you can talk to a Student Adviser in our Advice Shop. They are available from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. To book an appointment please call 01603 773 773 or email financialadvice@ccn.ac.uk
An annual travel pass will cost £372 or £495, depending on your household income. This can be paid in instalments. On some routes, daily return passes can be purchased on the bus for £2.15 or £2.65 if your family has a low income and you have applied to Norfolk County Council beforehand for this help. For more details of help with travel costs for Norfolk residents, contact the Passenger Transport Unit, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2SG or call the Student Transport Hotline on 0344 800 8020 or visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/ post16transport Students who are offered post 16 discretionary transport will have to make a payment toward the cost each term. From September 2015 the cost is £190 per seat per term. For further information on this please call 0345 6066173. Discounted First Bus passes are available to all college students and staff and can be used during term and vacation periods. These can be purchased from the Cashiers Office in the Wroxham Building at the College. For more information, contact The Cashiers Office on 01603 773 155 or the bus company at contactus.fec@firstgroup.com
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SUPPORTed learning If you have a physical or learning disability, we will do all we can to make sure it doesn’t stop you being successful at college. As well as support from your teachers and tutor, our specialist Supported Learning team can arrange extra help if you need it. This might include: • Special exam arrangements, such as extra time, a laptop or a reader or scribe. • One to one support in classes and/or at other times. • Personal care while you are in college. • Transport by taxi between college and home. If your difficulty is dyslexia, dyscalculia or Mears Irlen, you can make an appointment with our SpLD (Specific Learning Difference) team once your course has started.
They can assess you and may recommend extra help with your studies and/or exams. You can tell us about your disability or learning difficulty on your application form, when you enrol or after you have started at college. The sooner you tell us, the sooner we can arrange the extra help you need.
THE WELLBEING ZONE The Wellbeing Zone offers students information, advice and support on health and wellbeing. As well as picking up information leaflets, you can talk to an advisor or counsellor if you need to. The service is free, friendly, discreet and non-judgemental. You can call in yourself or ask your group tutor to make an appointment for you.
If you have a Statement / LDA or EHCP, we will already be aware of your support needs before you come to college and will contact you to discuss your support. However, if you do not want extra support, you can tell us at any time. You can contact our Supported Learning team on 01603 773 241 or at supportedlearning@ccn.ac.uk
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MORE THAN JUST A LEVELS We know that your main reason for joining the Sixth Form Centre is to achieve some great A Level results to help you move on to your future career. However, we also hope you will do more than that, so we’ve used these pages to tell you about some things you might want to do as well as your A Levels.
SIXTH FORM CENTRE ENRICHMENT Our Enrichment Programme includes a great range of extra-curricular activities. These vary from year to year, depending on what students want to do, but have included baking, film club, first aid, radio DJ and production, volunteering and a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. We work closely with CCN Active, which is supported by Sport England’s Legacy Funding to promote health and fitness through sport. Options range from archery to Zumba and you can get involved just for fun or ‘try out’ for a competitive team.
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STUDENT CREW – REAL WORK, REAL MONEY As a Sixth Form Centre student, you can apply to join Student Crew and help with events like open days, taster days, presentations in schools and the Royal Norfolk Show. It’s good fun, you’ll gain skills and experience that could help you land that dream job later on and you’ll be paid for your time!
THE STARTUP LOUNGE The StartUp Lounge has been designed to help you develop employment and self-employment skills and create ideas for new products, services and ways of working. If you wish, you can get involved in a student-run enterprise, to make a profit or just to meet a need. You’ll gain hands-on experience of being part of a small enterprise, managing projects, using your creative skills to develop a new product or service, solve problems and learn how to promote and sell your ideas.
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Sophie Bruce, Students’ Union President and Alice Lugo, Deputy President both completed their A Levels in the Sixth Form Centre in 2015 and were elected by students across the College to represent them.
The Students’ Union represents the views of students at the College and seeks to influence government policies on issues that affect students, such as grants, loans and travel costs, locally and nationally through the National Union of Students.
Within the College, the Students’ Union provides a range of services including organising social events and supporting clubs and societies. All students become members automatically when they enrol.
If you want to represent students’ views, you can: • Become a Tutor Group Representative on the Sixth Form Centre School Council • Represent the Sixth Form Centre on the whole college Student Parliament • Become a member of the Students’ Union Executive Committee where the current President and Vice President are both former Sixth Form Centre students • Become a Student Governor on the College’s Board of Governors
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APplying and enrolling
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DECIDING TO APPLY
If you are still deciding whether you want to join us, take your time. This is a big decision and we know there are lots of options open to you. You can find out more about us from reading this prospectus, on our website at www.norwichsixthform.co.uk or at one of our open events. There is a list of our open events in 2015/16 on the back page of this prospectus.
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RESULTS DAY!
If you are taking your GCSEs this year, we will be happy to talk to you about your courses on results day or afterwards.
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APPLYING
You can apply on-line at www.norwichsixthform.co.uk, or www.ccn.ac.uk or by completing the paper application form on page 63 – copies of this are also available from the Advice Shop at City College Norwich. There is no deadline for applications, but you will be given priority if courses become full and you apply early.
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ENROLMENT
You will enrol for your courses in late August. It’s important that you attend your appointment; if you don’t, you could miss out on your preferred courses.
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INTERVIEWS AND TASTER DAYS
Once you have applied to the Sixth Form Centre, we will invite you to a Taster Day with sample lessons in subjects that interest you and a guidance interview to help you choose the right courses. Taster days are a great way to meet other students as well as your A Level teachers.
Then we will look forward to seeing you in September!
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your time at sixth form
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INDUCTION
Your induction will include a session with your Group Tutor, when you start getting to know other students, where things are and how everything works. There will also be subject induction sessions at the start of each A Level, to help you understand them and make sure they are the right ones for you. At the end of your induction we will have an individual discussion with you to confirm your course choices.
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RESULTS DAY AGAIN!
When you receive your results at the end of your courses, we will be there to celebrate with you and to provide advice on what to do next if you need it.
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COURSES
Your courses will start in September. Most students are with us for two years and take three or four subjects in the first year and three in the second. There is more information about our courses on pages 18 to 61 and on our website, www.norwichsixthform.co.uk
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WORKING WITH YOUR TUTOR
You will have a group tutorial every week and will discuss your progress in regular individual tutorials. Your tutor will also help you move on to the next stage of your career, at the end of your courses. This will include helping you write the best possible UCAS application if you decide to go on to university.
THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
This bit’s up to you, but whatever you decide to do, we will do everything we can to help you get there.
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A LEVELs A Levels are among the most interesting and useful qualifications around. By focusing on three or four subjects in depth, you will be able to study things you really enjoy and develop advanced knowledge and skills that will be relevant to both higher education and employment. A Levels are also challenging. To succeed, you will need to have academic ability, choose the right courses and be willing to work hard. You will also need to be able to cope well with end of year examinations, as all A Levels include them and many don’t have any coursework at all. Many of our former students who have gone on to university tell us that their A Levels were as demanding as the first year of their degree courses. In spite of these challenges, our results are good, with a pass rate of 99% and 100% in many subjects in 2015.
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A Levels are divided into an AS (first) year and an A2 (second) year. The AS year will help you move on from GCSE to more advanced study and is a stepping stone to the full A Level standard of the second year. Each course has two or three modules per year. Work in A Level courses can vary widely and includes traditional classes, practical work and field trips and visits. Choosing the right subjects can be complicated, but we will help you decide. We recommend subjects that: • you will enjoy • you will have a good chance of succeeding in • will help you move on to the next stage in your chosen career. If you are thinking of applying later on for highly rated academic degree courses, we will recommend taking at least two of the ‘facilitating subjects’ most often expected by the Russell Group of selective universities, such as English, Maths, Geography, History and Sciences.
doing a levels without a grade c in gcse maths Our entry requirement of five GCSEs at grade A*-C includes English but not necessarily Mathematics. We know that some students with very good GCSEs in other subjects may still find Mathematics more difficult. If you think this could apply to you, please talk to us about A Levels you may be able to do without an A*-C grade in Mathematics GCSE. These include more than half of the subjects we offer. If you do take A Levels with us but don’t have an A*-C grade in Mathematics GCSE, we will ask you to attend classes to help improve your Mathematics and work towards a better GCSE grade.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The entry qualifications for different A Levels are explained in their subject descriptions on the pages that follow. All require grades A*-C in five full GCSEs including English. This is less than some sixth forms ask for, but we know that if you meet this entry requirement, choose the right subjects and work hard, you will succeed. Our entry qualifications do not include ones which are not full GCSEs such as: • Short course GCSEs • Applied GCSEs • BTEC qualifications • OCR National qualifications • Edexcel DiDA qualifications • Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALAN) qualifications
These are all useful qualifications but we believe that full GCSEs are the best evidence that you have a good chance of being successful on A Level courses. Some subjects also require minimum average GCSE points scores. These take account of national statistics from the A Level Information System (ALIS) based at Durham University that tell us if you have a good chance of succeeding in each subject with a particular GCSE score. Average GCSE scores are calculated by adding up the points for all your GCSEs, using the scale on the right, and then dividing the total by the number of subjects taken.
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For example, if you have a grade C in all of your GCSEs, your average would be 5.0. If half are at grade C and half at grade B, it would be 5.5.
NATIONAL CHANGES IN AS AND A LEVEL A number of important changes are being phased in for AS and A Level courses in England from September 2015. These changes were decided by the government several years ago and will affect different subjects from different dates, as follows: Changes implemented in 2015-16: • Art • Biology • Business Studies • Chemistry • English Language and Literature • English Literature • History • Photography • Physics • Psychology • Sociology • Textiles
Changes to be implemented from 2016-17: •D rama and Theatre Studies •G eography •P hilosophy and ethics (religious studies) Other subjects will be changed from 2017-18 The main changes will be: •A ll assessment in A Levels courses will be at the end of the second year. •A S qualifications will still be available but they will be separate from A Levels and AS marks will not count towards A Level grades. •T here will be more emphasis on examinations and less on coursework with a majority of subjects being assessed only through examinations. The Sixth Form Centre will continue to enter all students for
AS examinations at the end of the first year of courses. We believe this will have several advantages: • The new AS courses cover half the content of the new A Level ones, so students will still be doing A Level work in the first year. • AS examinations will give students, parents and teachers some very useful feedback on students’ progress in the first year. • AS grades will help students decide which university courses to apply for and give universities a clear indication of the final A Level grades applicants are likely to achieve. • Having AS grades will allow students to transfer to other courses or move on to employment including apprenticeships with recognised qualifications after a year if they want to.
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Art Art A Level will develop your ability to think and work as an artist. During the course, you will use a range of activities and processes to explore the use of visual language. Your work will be linked to your own personal themes and to the work of other artists and art movements. You will learn to think and write analytically about your own work and that of other artists. Practical work begins with a structured course, in which drawing and painting are covered extensively using a range of materials such as inks, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics and oil paint. You will then move on to printmaking and explore drypoint, collograph and relief techniques such as lino cuts. Basic sculptural methods using card and wire follow, and then a range of collage and mixed media techniques are explored. You will be able to use photography equipment and experiment with darkroom processes such as photograms, which can form a useful addition to more traditional techniques. As part of the course, you will visit galleries and exhibitions – locally and in London. These have included the Turner Prize exhibition, as well as shows featuring the work of Gauguin, Rauschenberg and Joseph Beuys. Each year there is also a visual arts trip abroad to a city renowned for its artistic heritage. Recent destinations have included Paris and New York. In Paris, students experienced an outstanding exhibition by women artists at the Pompidou Centre and also a
magnificent collection of postimpressionist art at the Musée D’orsay. The trip to New York included the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, the International Museum of Photography, the Rockefeller Center and visits to the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Grand Central Station. Each June there is an annual Visual Arts show, where Art, Photography and Textiles students show their best work in a gallery-style environment, which is open to the public. To be successful on the course, you will need to have an interest in art and in the world around you and be able to work independently and with enthusiasm. You should also enjoy visiting galleries and exhibitions. Assessment is through: • A range of practical work including experiments contained in a work journal, finished pieces of coursework and a response to a theme set by the exam board. • A written personal study. An A Level in Art can lead to related courses at a college, art school or university, and then on to a very wide range of careers in art and design and other creative industries. Art can be taken with any subjects, but students often choose to combine it with other visual disciplines such as Textiles, Photography, Media Studies or Film Studies. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and Art or a related subject, or a suitable portfolio of art work.
ROCHELLE Previously at: City College Norwich for GCSEs Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Art AS Level: B Photography AS Level: B Psychology A Level: B Sociology A Level: A Moved on to: A2 Photography in the Sixth Form Centre, intending to go to university in 2016. Rochelle started at the College as a Phoenix Plus GCSE student in 2011 and progressed from there to a mixed GCSE and AS Level programme and then to full time A Levels in the Sixth Form Centre. In 2015, she received a City College Norwich Further Education Award for Outstanding Achievement, in recognition of her exceptional academic and personal progress. As well as her impressive AS and A Level results, Rochelle has also overcome a number of personal challenges. She arrived at college as a very nervous school leaver who found noise and communication with others difficult and has grown into a mature and confident young adult. She is currently completing her A Level in Photography and intends to move on to university in 2016.
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Biology is taught by Rose Niescierowicz whose observed lesson was rated as outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
BioLoGY Biology is the study of life including you and all other living organisms, from the molecular level right through to entire ecosystems. Essential principles are taught in the context of today’s themes and issues, such as how our actions enhance the antibiotic resistance of bacteria and studying lifestyle factors that increase the risk of cancer and heart disease. Humans are part of the ecological balance and their actions affect it both directly and indirectly. Should we try to prevent malaria by breeding and releasing mosquitoes that carry a gene that is lethal for their offspring, or cull harriers to increase the survival of red grouse chicks? In the first year, the main areas of study are: • Biological molecules • Cells • Organisms exchange substances with their environment • Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms In the second year, the main areas are: • Energy transfers in and between organisms • Organisms’ response to changes in their internal and external environments • Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems • The control of gene expression
The course combines detailed theoretical knowledge with practical research including laboratory work, interpreting data to solve scientific problems and writing in a scientific way. The course includes field studies to Holkham and Anglesey in Wales. Biology is challenging, not only because of the content that is covered, but also in the scientific skills you will need to develop, such as in practical work and interpreting data. You will need to understand chemical processes within organisms, so knowledge of chemistry is useful. Assessment is through written exams which include questions on science investigative skills and practicals carried out as part of the course. There are two written exams in the AS qualification in the first year and five for the A Level in the second year. Your investigative and practical skills are also assessed throughout the course and contribute to a Practical Endorsement in addition to your AS and A Level grades. Many university courses require a pass in this. An A Level in Biology can be the first step towards careers in fields such as research science, marine biology, healthcare and forensic science, as well as medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. Biology is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have
studied at A Level and can be taken with any subjects, but students often choose to combine it with Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE at grade A*-B in Biology or Science and Additional Science • A GCSE at grade A*-B in Mathematics • A GCSE average points score of more than 5.8 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated)
Jessica Previously at: Norwich High School for Girls Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Biology: A* English Literature: A* History: B Chemistry: C Geography AS Level: A Moved on to: A degree in Human Sciences at University College London (UCL)
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BusiNEss stuDiEs This subject introduces you to the process and challenges of starting a business and then goes on to explore the management of people, operations, finance and marketing. The course is divided into four units covering: • Marketing and People • Managing Business Activities • Business Decisions and Strategy • Global Business During the course, you will draw on general business principles and current events in the world of business to understand and evaluate the decisions organisations make. There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of what you learn. A lot of the work is based on data and case studies, where you will be asked to analyse a variety of business problems and situations.
To succeed on the course you will need to have an enquiring and logical mind and a general interest in what goes on in business, as well as good communication skills and confidence in handling information in various forms including numbers. Assessment is through exams with varied question types, including data response and essays. There is no coursework. An A Level in Business Studies can lead on to a degree or foundation degree at a Higher Education institute or careers in any industry, including general management, with specialisms such as accounting and finance, marketing or human resources.
other subjects. Some students also take other subjects that can be useful in business such as Psychology or Media Studies, while others prefer Geography, Mathematics or Science courses. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and Mathematics • A GCSE average points score of at least 5.0 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated) • You do not need to have studied Business Studies before, but if you have, you will need to have a GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent
You could also start up your own business using the skills you have learned during the course. Business Studies can be combined with a wide variety of
RYAN Previously at: Sheringham High School Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Biology A Level: A* Business Studies A Level: A* Psychology A Level: C Extended Project Qualification: A* Moved on to: A degree in Microbiology at the University of Nottingham
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ChEmistrY This course will help you explain the material world. Why does ice float on water? Why is copper sulphate blue? How do proteins stay together? Many aspects of Chemistry touch on your life and link with other subjects, especially Biology, Physics, Maths and Psychology. The course will also develop your practical skills to carry out, interpret, analyse and evaluate experiments. First year topics include: • The structure of atoms and how they form bonds • Chemical reactions • The periodic table and more in depth study of groups within it • Quantities and the mole concept • Groups of organic chemicals • Making new chemicals • Analysing the structure of unknown substances. Second year topics include: • Rates of reaction and equilibria • Acids and Bases • Further organic chemistry and analysis • Electrochemistry and batteries • Transition metals and compounds You are likely to enjoy this subject if: • You enjoy practical laboratory work • Enjoy Mathematics and would like to use number work in problem solving • You are intrigued by the science that you have studied so far, and are prepared to work hard to find out more
To do well, you will need to: • Stay actively engaged in theory and practical lessons • Work hard and try your best with all the work you are set • Learn and recall a lot of facts and understand a number of abstract concepts • Be confident in Mathematics, especially in rearranging equations To sum up, chemistry best suits students who can do abstract thinking, who are numerate, who love to solve problems and who can retain information. Work on the course includes lectures, note taking, question and answer sessions, problem solving, completing work sheets, writing answers and model building. All of this will be backed up by regular homework. You will be assessed through two written AS exams at the end of the first year and three at A Level at the end of the second year. Practicals carried out during the two years will be assessed in one of the written exams at the end of the course and on your lab book.
The course is likely to be useful if you are thinking about going on to a wide range of sciencebased university courses such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Dentistry, Environmental Science, Food Science, Forensics, Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science. Chemistry is the only science that is compulsory for the study of Medicine.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE at grade A*-B in Chemistry or Science and Additional Science • A GCSE at grade A*-B in Mathematics • A GCSE average points score of more than 5.8 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated)
Shaina Previously at: Dereham Northgate High School Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Biology: A* Chemistry: A Physics A Level: B Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): A* Norfolk Innovation Award for her EPQ research MOVED ON TO: A degree in Biomedical Science at Kings College, London University
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Creative Writing This subject will give you an opportunity to develop your creative writing abilities, introducing you to the range of skills required to express yourself forcefully and effectively in both fiction and non-fiction formats.
You will also acquire the practical skills needed to edit and redraft your written work.
You will explore the methods of other writers through the study of published texts and regular, focused writing practice will help you learn the discipline of writing to a specific brief and reflecting on the intentions and outcomes of your work.
The study of Creative Writing will help develop a range of key skills that can be applied in the real world, including thinking and writing clearly, critical and analytical skills, team working and creative problem solving. It will also help you learn to write for a range of audiences and purposes, a skill that can be applied to a wide range of writing tasks across the professional and the academic world.
As the course progresses you will develop your expertise as a writer by exploring your preferred formats and genres, gaining the confidence to share your ideas, critique your own work and give constructive feedback to other budding writers on the course.
As well as preparing you for further study of Creative Writing in higher education, this course is ideal if you to intend to progress to further study in English Literature or English Language and Literature, and can be studied alongside either
of these subjects. The Creative Writing A Level also works well in conjunction with other creative subjects, such as Media Studies and Film Studies, and is good preparation for those intending to pursue a career in journalism. A genuine enjoyment of writing and reading is essential if you are to succeed on this course. You will also need to be curious, imaginative, enthusiastic and committed. Assessment is through written examination and a portfolio of work.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A* - C, including English
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DrAmA AND thEAtrE stuDiEs “When an actor is completely absorbed by some profoundly moving objective so that he throws his whole being passionately into its execution, he reaches a state we call inspiration.” - Constantin Stanislavski The Drama and Theatre Studies course focusses on practical work with devising, rehearsing and performing taking place in the A level drama studio. There is a strong focus on contemporary theatre influencing and inspiring your work, with trips to see live performances in both AS and A2. Past trips have included seeing the award winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Apollo Theatre, London, The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Julius Caesar at Norwich Theatre Royal, Frantic Assembly’s Physical Theatre version of Othello at
London’s Lyric Hammersmith, and tours of Shakespeare’s Globe. You will learn how to deconstruct, analyse, interpret and perform play texts from a wide range of influential writers, as well as having the opportunity to devise your own original piece of theatre. You will acquire and develop movement, vocal, communication and characterisation skills as well as learning to use drama language and terminology. You will have the opportunity to study plays from the point of view of a director, designer, performer and critic. The course includes Q&A with professional actors and various workshops on additional skills such as stage combat, puppet making, lighting operation and budgeting for performance companies.
JENNY Previously AT: Sprowston High School Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Drama and Theatre Studies A Level: A* English Literature A Level: A Film Studies A Level: A MOVED ON TO: A degreee in Script Writing and Performance at the University of East Anglia (UEA)
You will also learn about theatre history and look in detail at the work and theory of significant theatre practitioners. Assessment is through practical work, coursework and one written examination at the end of the two years of study. Classes are high-energy and physical with a combination of both group work and the development of individual skills. It is essential that students can work well in groups and have a high level of attendance, as well as having a genuine passion for the subject and enjoy learning about the theoretical aspects of theatre. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*- C including English • You do not need to have a GCSE in Drama, but if you have, you will need to have a grade A*- C • Experience of performing is not required but it is very useful. You must have the confidence to perform in front of people you know such as other students and strangers CHANGES IN AS AND A LEVEL COURSES IN 2016 The information given here reflects the course taught in 2015-16. Some aspects of it may be different from 2016-17 as a result of national changes to AS and A Level courses.
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ENGLish LANGuAGE AND Literature This course explores a wide variety of texts from different places, periods and genres, written for different audiences and purposes. These will include novels, newspapers, journals, advertisements, blogs, plays, speeches, poems, short stories and diaries. You will think about the nature of language and how it works and consider how writers and speakers are affected by the context in which they live and the medium and genre through which they have chosen to communicate. You will consider how writers and speakers represent people and places, and explore the nature of storytelling. You will look at dialogue and narrative voices in literature and compare them with the spontaneous speech of everyday life. You will explore how speech conveys information about character to the reader or listener and how things that are left unsaid can be just as important as those revealed through dialogue. You will learn the critical skills needed to talk and write confidently about writers and their work and will develop your creative writing skills by writing from different perspectives and by adapting existing texts.
You will study revered writers and poets from the literary canon, such as Margaret Atwood, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Robert Browning. This year, students have visited Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to see a production of King John, and have attended text related study days in London. Assessment is through written exams at the end of the first year and a combination of exam and non-exam assessment in the second year. An A Level in English Language and Literature can lead on to related degree courses and any courses or careers that require good language, communication and analytical skills. English Language and Literature can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose to combine it with Creative Writing, Drama and Theatre Studies, Media Studies or Film Studies. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English
Rachel Previously at: Saint Andrews School, Aylmerton Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Drama and Theatre Studies AS Level: A English Language and Literature AS Level: A Film Studies AS Level: A Moved on to: Second year A Level courses in the Sixth Form Centre Rachel joined the Sixth Form Centre in 2014 from a special school with only 20 pupils. By the following autumn, she had three A grades at AS Level and a City College Norwich Further Education Award for Outstanding Achievement in recognition of her academic and personal progress. As well as achieving excellent AS results, Rachel has settled very well into college life and grown hugely in confidence. This has enabled her to mentor other students and to give an assured and hilarious performance of a scene from the Importance of Being Ernest as part of her AS Drama and Theatre Studies assessment. The scene was about how to avoid doing what you should be doing by pretending you have a fictitious friend who is ill and needs your help. It was a bit like ‘The dog ate my homework’, but much more creative. Of course, Rachel would never need to make such an excuse!
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ENGLish LitErAturE This subject gives you the enduring pleasure of reading and studying in detail a wide range of literary texts and plays, from the Renaissance to the present day. As well as reading the texts themselves, you will consider the social, literary and historical context of the time they were written and examine some critical responses to them. During the course, you will: • explore ‘Aspects of Comedy’ in literacy texts • develop your reading, writing and analytical skills • become a more independent learner and thinker • apply critical theory to literary texts • write about texts in a number of different ways.
To succeed on the course, you will need curiosity, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment, and above all a desire to read literature. Texts on the new course include: • Twelfth Night • The Importance of Being Earnest • Small Island • AQA Poetry Anthology • The Kite Runner • The Handmaid’s Tale • Songs of Innocence and Experience • The World’s Wife • The Bloody Chamber Assessment is through written exams at the end of the first year and a combination of exam and non-exam assessment in the second year.
English Literature can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose to combine it with Creative Writing, Drama and Theatre Studies, Media Studies or Film Studies. An A Level in English Literature is an ideal preparation for a wide variety of degree courses and careers that require good communication and thinking skills. English Literature is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have studied at A Level. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • At least a C grade in English Literature GCSE if you have taken it
maisie Previously at: Paraparaumu College, New Zealand Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: English Literature A Level: A* History A Level: B Media Studies A Level: A MOVED ON TO: A degree in English at Queen Mary College, London University
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film stuDiEs A Level Film Studies will develop your understanding of films and their social, historical and artistic importance. You will learn about the film-making process, from the early pioneers through to modern day mainstream and non-mainstream cinema. The focus in the first year is on British and American films and how they often embody societal concerns and anxieties. Students complete a series of research projects and case studies that investigate the producers of film and the shifting nature of film spectatorship. World Cinema and the silent movie era are studied in year two. Students also complete a single film study and a research project on a film style, film actor or director of their choice.
The course will also enable you to put theory into practice. You will make films in both years of the course, working to briefs agreed with your teacher. You will have creative freedom to experiment in a range of different film styles and genres, from Wallace and Gromit style Claymation, to documentary film, single camera drama pieces and avant-garde films. You will have access to High Definition digital video cameras, the College’s TV studio and the Adobe Creative suite for post-production effects, including Adobe After Effects. Experienced staff will offer technical and production advice and guidance throughout the course. You are likely to do well in this subject if you enjoy watching films, not just for their content
but also for the meanings behind them, and if you are keen to learn about films from the entire history of cinema. You will also need to be creative and well-organised to complete your practical work successfully. Assessment is through coursework and written examinations. A Level Film Studies is useful for anyone wishing to take an arts or humanities subject at degree level, and can lead to careers in the film industry. Film studies can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose to combine it with: English Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies or Photography. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English
Natasha Previously AT: Norwich High School for Girls Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: English Literature A Level: A Film Studies A Level: A* Photography A Level: A MOVED ON TO: A degree in Film Production at Arts University Bournemouth
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furthEr mAthEmAtiCs Further Mathematics is a course that broadens and deepens the maths covered in A Level Mathematics. It develops your mathematical ability and introduces you to new topics, which are vital if you are intending to study a mathematics degree. Further Mathematics is studied alongside Mathematics A Level. See page 47 for details of our Mathematics A Level course. When you study Further Mathematics at A Level, you will not only learn new mathematical skills, but will also apply them to solving problems. You will see how the subject can be used to show what is happening and what might happen in different real life situations. Each year of the Further Mathematics course includes a compulsory core (pure) mathematics unit and two optional units in areas such as pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics. Options may vary from year to year, depending on demand. Core mathematics extends your knowledge of topics such as algebra, trigonometry and geometry as well as learning some new ideas such as calculus. These ideas are interesting in their own right, but they also serve as a foundation for other work you will do. In statistics you will learn how to analyse and summarise numerical data to arrive at conclusions and predictions about it.
Mechanics describes mathematically the motion of objects and how they respond to forces acting on them. Many of the ideas studied here form an introduction to modern fields of study such as robotics and biomechanics, as well as the more traditional ones of engineering and physics. There is a total of six modules to be completed. Assessment is mainly through written examinations, although there is also a small amount of coursework. Further Mathematics A Level is essential if you are intending to go on to a degree rich in mathematics, and it could lead to degrees in other subjects such as Science, Economics, Engineering or Computing. The skills you will learn, such as thinking clearly and logically, will be useful in a wide range of careers. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE at grade A* or A in Mathematics • A GCSE average points score of more than 5.8 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated)
Sam Previously at: City College Norwich doing GCSEs Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Mathematics A Level: Further Mathematics A Level: Physics A Level: History A Level: Sociology A Level:
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MOVED ON TO: A degree in Natural Sciences at Durham University Sam started at City College Norwich as a 15 year old GCSE student, after missing a lot of time at school as a result of illness. He then moved on to A Level study in the Sixth Form Centre, which he completed with great distinction. From the beginning of his time here, Sam was a remarkable student. He was completely focused, highly inquisitive and very quick to assimilate and apply new ideas. His ability to ask intelligent and probing questions and evaluate problems was exceptional. All of this and more is reflected in his outstanding A Level results. Sam’s achievements were recognised with a City College Norwich FE Award, given to only a small number of the most committed, gifted and successful of our students. At the end of his studies, he moved on to a Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences at Durham University and we are sure he will progress from there to a brilliant scientific career.
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GEoGrAphY Geography is the study of the world around us. Through your A Level studies you will learn the theoretical basis of physical and human geography.
Human geography • Global systems and global governance • Changing places • Population and the environment
This will enable you to identify how people and the environment interact and the issues that arise from these interactions such as sustainability, globalisation and climate change.
Geography investigation and Geographical skills • Fieldwork investigation of data collected in the field. • Cartographic, graphical, statistical and ICT skills
You are likely to enjoy this subject if you have an active interest in the world around you.
In the first year, you will be assessed through two written examinations: • Physical geography and people and the environment • Human geography and geography fieldwork investigation
To do well, you will need good English and Mathematical skills and the ability to interpret a variety of information such as data, maps and images. Topics over the two years are likely to include: Physical geography • Water and carbon cycles • Coastal systems and landscapes • Hazards
In the second year, you will be assessed through two examinations and coursework: • Physical geography • Human geography • 3,000–4,000 word piece of coursework based on an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field
Bethany Previously at: Norwich High School for Girls Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Biology A Level: A Chemistry A Level: A Geography A Level: A Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): A MOVED ON TO: A degree in Medicine at the University of East Anglia (UEA)
Work on the course includes reading and comprehension, data analysis, photo and map interpretation, decision making exercises and a fieldwork investigation project. Geography can be taken with any other subjects and has links to aspects of Business Studies, Social Sciences such as Sociology and to Mathematics and Science courses. An A Level in Geography will help to prepare you for a wide range of degree courses and is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have studied at A Level. The skills gained from A Level Geography would also be useful in careers in conservation and humanitarian projects as well as many others where an ability to use information in a variety of forms is important. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and Mathematics • A GCSE average points score of at least 5.0 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated) • You do not need to have studied Geography before, but if you have, you will need to have a GCSE at grade A*-C CHANGES IN AS AND A LEVEL COURSES IN 2016 Revised AS and A Level Geography courses will be taught from September 2016. The information given here reflects the proposed AQA specification for 2016/17; some aspects of the final version of this may be different from the current draft.
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GoVErNmENt AND poLitiCs Does voting change anything? Is the Government right to raise tuition fees? What do the political parties stand for? Does it matter if politicians lie to the people? To what extent is the government to blame for the economic crisis? Studying Government and Politics will help you to answer these questions. The first year of the course focuses on the politics in UK with units on how people take part in politics and how politics within the UK is supposed to work. In the second year you will study Political ideologies ranging from Conservatism to Feminism. You are likely to enjoy and do well in this subject if you are
interested in current affairs and how society is managed, can put together clear and logical arguments and are willing to be open to what others have to say. You will need to keep up-to-date with current events through social media, news websites, television and radio news and newspapers. Assessment is through two exams in each year, with short answer questions and longer essays. Studying Politics will give you a good understanding of why our society is the way it is, and how and what it can be changed. You will also develop your skills in communication and analysis. It can equip you to study subjects like Politics, History, Economics and Sociology, amongst others, and can help prepare you for a
career in politics, the civil service, law, charity and development work, lobbying or journalism. Government and Politics can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose; Business Studies, English, History, Philosophy and Ethics or Sociology.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE average points score of more than 5.0 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated).
albert Previously at: Thetford Academy Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: English Literature A Level: Government and Politics A Level: History A Level: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ):
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MOVED ON TO: A degree in Politics at Durham University
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historY The History A Level course offers a variety of modern European topics about events which have shaped the world we live in today. The first year includes: • Germany and West Germany 1919-89: This unit deals with a turbulent period of German history, moving from a troubled democracy to its collapse and replacement by a repressive autocratic Nazi state, followed by its collapse in defeat and a return to democracy in the western part of Germany following partition after the second world war. • The Rise and Fall of Fascism in Italy 1911-46: This is a linked unit which deals with a similar theme, the change from democracy to fascist dictatorship in Italy in the 1920s and 1930s. The topic looks at what life under fascism meant for Italians and the eventual collapse of the regime following military defeat in 1943, the ensuing chaos and eventual return to democracy.
The second year includes: • The British Experience of Warfare 1790-1918: This is an in-depth investigation into the experiences of British people shaped by a series of wars across this lengthy period. The unit also looks at developments in technology, medical treatment and media reporting following changes brought about by the experiences of warfare and how civilians were increasingly involved in, and affected by, the wars of the period as time progressed. • Coursework: This is a chance to examine a historical controversy through in-depth consideration of various historians’ views on it. The focus is on historical enquiry and independent research. Throughout the course, students use a range of sources to explore historical issues, including both contemporary ones and the views of professional historians.
Rosa Previously at: Framingham Earl High School and Notre Dame High School
Assessment is through exams at the end of each year and a piece of coursework in the second year. History can be taken with any other subjects but many students combine it with ones that also involve a lot of reading and essay writing such as English, Government and Politics and Philosophy and Ethics. An A Level in History will help to prepare you for a wide range of degree courses and is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have studied at A Level. Skills developed in the course, including being able to recall, analyse and evaluate large amounts of information are also useful in a wide range of careers such as business management and in the legal system.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE average points score of at least 5.0 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated) • You do not need to have studied History before, but if you have, you will need to have a GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent
Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: English Literature A Level: B Government and Politics A Level: A History A Level: A MOVED ON TO: A degree in Law at the University of East Anglia (UEA)
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mAthEmAtiCs When you study mathematics at A Level, you will not only learn new mathematical skills, but will also apply them to solving problems. You will see how the subject can be used to show what is happening and what might happen in different real life situations. If you are intending to study Mathematics or another mathematics-rich degree at university, we strongly recommend you combine a Mathematics A Level with a Further Mathematics A Level to give a deeper insight into the subject. (See page 37 for details of our Further Mathematics A Level course.) The course includes core (pure) mathematics plus Statistics, Mechanics or Decision Mathematics. Core Mathematics extends your knowledge of topics such as algebra, trigonometry and
geometry as well as learning some new ideas such as calculus. These ideas are interesting in their own right, but they also serve as a foundation for other work you will do. In Statistics, you will learn how to analyse and summarise numerical data to arrive at conclusions and predictions about it. Mechanics describes mathematically the motion of objects and how they respond to forces acting on them. Many of the ideas studied here form an introduction to modern fields of study such as robotics and biomechanics, as well as the more traditional ones of Engineering and Physics. Decision Mathematics is concerned with applying mathematical models to real world problems. It has become increasingly popular due to its links with Computer Science.
AARON Previously at: Long Stratton High School/ City of Norwich School (CNS) Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Chemistry A Level: Mathematics A Level: Further Mathematics A Level: Physics A Level: Sociology A Level: MOVED ON TO: A degree in Physics at Nottingham University
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Mathematics can be challenging at this level. To succeed, you will need to be able to think clearly and logically and, just as importantly, to persevere when you can’t immediately see the solution to a problem. There is a total of six modules to be completed. Assessment is mainly through written examinations, though there is also a small amount of coursework. Mathematics can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Business Studies or Geography. Mathematics A Level is directly related to a wide range of careers and degree courses in subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Business Management, Economics, Engineering or Computing, but the skills you will learn, such as thinking clearly and logically, will be useful in wide range of other areas. Mathematics is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have studied at A Level. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE at grade A*-B in Mathematics • A GCSE average points score of more than 5.8 (See page 17 for details of how this is calculated)
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mEDiA stuDiEs The media affects us all in many ways. We use media technology to connect, investigate, learn and play. This course will develop your practical production skills and understanding of the media. At AS Level, you will study a range of contemporary and historical TV dramas and complete a case study on a key area of the media. Practical work will include designing and writing the front page, contents page and a double page spread for a new magazine. This will teach you the fundamentals of digital photography and Photoshop design and help you sharpen your journalistic writing skills. At A2 level, you will study a range of contemporary media issues and debates as well as completing an extensive cross-media promotion project.
This involves working with local musicians and bands to produce a promo package that includes a music video. Past students have worked with Ed Sheeran and The Crookes. Throughout the course you will be supported by experienced staff and have use of HD cameras, digital SLRs (Canon 600D), a TV studio and Adobe Creative Suite. You are likely to do well in this subject if you are interested in the media, not just for their content, but also for its underlying meaning. You will also need to be creative and well-organised to complete your practical work successfully. Assessment is through exams and coursework.
The course will also develop skills of critical analysis and interpretation, essay writing and debating. Media Studies can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose to combine it with Art, English, Film Studies, Photography or Sociology.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • You do not need to have taken Media Studies before, but if you have, you will need to have a GCSE at grade A*-C or equivalent
A Level Media Studies is useful for anyone wishing to take a Humanities degree or to pursue a career in the industry.
HAYLEY Previously AT: Hethersett Academy, Norfolk Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Art A Level: A Media Studies A Level: A* Textiles A Level: B MOVED ON TO: The Media Learning Company at City College Norwich
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philosophy and ethics Philosophy of Religion is about how we look at the world and try to make sense out of universal questions that have fascinated human minds for thousands of years. You will become familiar with the great ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, along with the influence of the Judeo-Christian traditions on the philosophy of religion. We will explore the best arguments for and against the existence of God as well as the challenges and implications of evil and suffering in the world. Religious Ethics is about the pursuit of knowledge regarding what is right and wrong and how we should live in this world. You will discover different theories that have arisen over the years to guide us in this pursuit, evaluating their success. You
will also have opportunities to debate current ethical issues that impact on both young and old in our society, such as sex and sexuality, along with euthanasia. The course will help you to think about and debate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. You are likely to enjoy it and do well if you have an open and questioning mind, are intrigued by the ‘big questions’ of life and enjoy arguing for your point of view. Assessment is through written examinations in each year, which include essay style questions. You can study Philosophy and Ethics with any subjects, but students most commonly combine it with English, Government and Politics, History and Sociology.
Philosophy and Ethics A Level provides an especially good foundation for further study of Religious Studies, Philosophy or Theology but will also help you develop skills that will be useful in any degree course. These include interpretation, analysis, critical thinking and the ability to produce extended evaluative pieces of writing. Entry Requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE average points score of at least 5.0 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated) • You do not need to have taken Philosophy and Ethics GCSE but if you have, you will need a grade A*-C
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photoGrAphY Photography is the pre-eminent visual medium of the age, especially since digital photography has made it more available and added even more to its expressive potential. By exploring themes such as ‘Light’, ‘Capturing the moment’ and ‘the truth’, this course will teach you digital and traditional darkroom photography skills, how to express yourself and communicate ideas through photographs and how to understand different layers of meaning in images. As part of the course, you will visit galleries and exhibitions – locally and in London. These have included the Tate Modern, the Haywood Gallery, the Royal Academy, the Photographers’ Gallery, the Whitechapel Gallery, the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich and Norwich Castle Museum. Each year there is also a visual arts trip abroad to a city renowned for its artistic heritage. Recent destinations have included Paris and New York. In Paris, students experienced an outstanding exhibition by women artists at the Pompidou Centre and also a magnificent collection of post-impressionist art at the Musée D’orsay. The trip to New York included the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, the International
Museum of Photography, the Rockefeller Center as well as visits to the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Grand Central station. Each year there is an annual Visual Arts show, where Art, Photography and Textiles students show their best work in a gallery-style environment, open to the public. To succeed you will need curiosity, independence and initiative, and have an eye for a good picture. You will be willing to develop ideas and to investigate and analyse images and you will be persistent and hardworking.
An A Level in photography can lead to related courses at a college, art school or university, and then on to a very wide range of creative careers, such as in art and design or the media. Photography can be taken with any subjects, but students often choose to combine it with other visual disciplines such as; Art, Film Studies or Media Studies. Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE at grade A*-C in Photography or another Art-based subject or a suitable portfolio of photographic work
Assessment is through: • A range of practical work including experiments contained in a work journal, finished pieces of coursework and a response to a theme set by the exam board • A written personal study investigating ideas in photography. The course is taught in a well-equipped, specialist room, with PCs and printers for your digital work and a traditional darkroom dedicated to the A Level course. We provide essential equipment and materials for the course including digital SLR cameras for loan. However, you are recommended to have your own camera as well.
Annalise Previously at: Thorpe St Andrew School, Norwich Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Media Studies A Level: B Photography A Level: B Psychology A Level: C MOVED ON TO: A degree in Photography at Falmouth University
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Physics is taught by Simon Duggan whose observed lesson was rated as outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
phYsiCs Physics is a fascinating theoretical subject about how the real world (and the rest of the Universe) works. It asks about everything from what existed before the Big Bang to how cars can use less petrol. Topics include: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics The course combines learning about theories in physics with
practical laboratory work and analysing data. You are likely to do well if you can think logically, critically and imaginatively and are willing to work hard. The course can be challenging and you will need to persevere when you cannot immediately see the solution to a problem. It includes some mathematical concepts and theories, so it will also help if you enjoy and are good at Mathematics, especially algebra. You will be assessed through written exams which include questions on both theory and practical work. A separate certificate confirming your practical skills can also be achieved in addition to your A Level.
Alex Previously studied in Denmark Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre:
Physics A Level: Maths A Level: Chemistry A Level:
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Physics can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography. This A Level could lead on to related degree courses and careers, such as science, engineering or computing, and the skills you will learn, such as thinking clearly and logically, will be useful in a wide range of other fields. Physics is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have studied at A Level.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE at grade A*-B in Physics or Science and Additional Science • A GCSE at grade A*-B in Mathematics • A GCSE average points score of more than 5.8 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated)
MOVED ON TO: A degree in Physics at Southampton University
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psYChoLoGY Psychology tries to answer the questions of why people behave as they do, how they think and how they feel. It looks at these questions using a variety of scientific methods such as experiments, interviews and questionnaires. During your first year, you will study memory, attachment between children and their parents, the biology of the brain, obedience, abnormal behaviour, approaches to understanding human beings and research methods. The topics you will investigate in your second year are schizophrenia, relationships or gender, addictive behaviour and advanced research methods. Classes will allow you to undertake research into these topics and introduce you to a wide range of interesting studies that psychologists have carried out in trying to understand these behaviours.
This is a popular course taken by students who are keen to engage with a new subject and be taught by experienced and enthusiastic subject specialists. The course is assessed through exams; there is no coursework. Exams include short answer and multiple choice questions, essays and the interpretation of data. To do well you will need to be able to remember factual information, interpret questions and be able to write concisely. 10% of the marks in exams are for mathematical questions, you should be fairly comfortable with basic mathematical skills.
areas such as teaching, business, social work or the police. Psychology can be taken with any other subjects; common choices include Business Studies, History, Geography, Sociology and Science subjects, especially Biology.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE average points score of at least 5.0 • You do not need to have studied Psychology before, but if you have, you will need to have GCSE at grade A*-C
You will have plenty of practice in exam techniques and help from your teachers who have themselves worked as examiners in the subject. Students who have studied Psychology often go on to university to study it further, but may also study or work in related
HANNAH Previously AT: Norwich School Sixth Form for A Levels Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Psychology A Level, completed in one year: A Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): A* MOVED ON TO: A degree in Psychology at the University of York
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soCioLoGY Sociology is the study of society using a range of different perspectives. We look critically at how different features of society work, such as the family, the media, crime and education, opening ourselves up to new ideas and questioning our own experiences. There is really no right and wrong in sociology, only different points of view, and critical thinking is encouraged. Sociology will enable you to question social organisation, understand people’s experiences in different social positions and social groups and become more articulate and fluent in expressing your ideas and opinions. Students come to Sociology from a wide variety of backgrounds to work with subject specialists with a real commitment and belief in the value of this subject. This makes for lively and stimulating sociological discussion and debates.
Classes include using topical visual material, news articles, interactive textbooks, debates, presentations and more. Sociology is an academically rigorous subject, combining theoretical perspectives and real world problems. To succeed, you will need to enjoy reading and writing, should have a keen interest in society and social issues and should be prepared to question common sense understanding. You will learn to compare different ways of understanding society so should be open to different arguments.
It will help to prepare you for degree level study, especially in Social Sciences and Humanities subjects and is relevant to careers including teaching, social work, marketing and policing.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English • A GCSE average points score of at least 5.0 (see page 17 for details of how this is calculated) • You do not need to have studied Sociology before, but if you have, you will need to have a GCSE at grade A*-C
Assessment is by modular exams in the form of data response papers. Sociology goes well with a wide range of other subjects such as Geography, History, Government and Politics, Philosophy and Ethics and Media and Film Studies.
KATY Previously AT: Dereham Northgate High School Achievements in the History A Level: Psychology A Level: Sociology A Level:
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MOVED ON TO: A degree in Education Studies at the University of East Anglia (UEA)
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tExtiLEs This subject will help you develop a working knowledge of textile practices such as printing, silk screen, block printing, batik, weaving, papermaking and felt making, as well as machine and hand embroidery. You will use these processes singularly and in combination to interpret and express ideas and concepts. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the place of textiles in history and in contemporary society. As part of the course, you will visit galleries and exhibitions, locally and in London. In the past we have been to the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Textile Museum in Norwich, the Sainsbury Centre, and the Centre for Craft and Design at Sleaford. Each year, there is also a trip abroad, to a city renowned for its artistic heritage. Recent destinations have included Paris and New York. In Paris, students
experienced an outstanding exhibition by women artists at the Pompidou Centre and a magnificent collection of postimpressionist art at the Musée D’Orsay. The trip to New York included the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, the International Museum of Photography and the Rockefeller Center as well as visits to the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Grand Central Station. Each year there is a Visual Arts summer show, where Art, Photography and Textiles students show their best work in a gallery-type environment, which is open to the public. To be successful you will need an interest in and understanding of the basic elements of design and the position of art, craft and design in the world. Above all, you should have an interest in creating and understanding textiles and the determination to develop that interest.
Saskia Previously at: Stradbroke School, Eye Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Textiles A Level: A History A Level: B English Language & Literature A Level: B
Coursework counts for 50% of the marks in each year and includes a range of practical work including experiments and samples, analysis of relevant artists’ work, processes and ideas, drawings and research into particular themes. In the second year students choose their own theme to research and explore and write an essay which reflects the research they have done. In the second half of each year, students work on a theme given by the exam board and this culminates in an exam in May. The preparation and the exam itself are also worth 50% of the marks. An A Level in textiles can lead to related courses at a college, art school or university, and then on to a very wide range of careers in art and design and other creative industries. Textiles can be taken with any subjects, but students often choose to combine it with other visual disciplines such as Art, Photography, Media Studies or Film Studies.
Entry requirements: • Five GCSEs grades A*-C including English • A GCSE at grade A*-C in an Art-based subject or a suitable portfolio of Textiles work
MOVED ON TO: A degree in Fashion at Norwich University of the Arts (NUA)
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ExtENDED proJECt Qualification (EpQ) This is a one year course, designed to turn you into a skilled researcher, someone who can discover information and evaluate its importance and credibility. You will then apply these core research skills in producing either a 5,000 word report on a subject of your choice or an artefact such as a piece of artwork, music or video plus a report of around 1,000 words. You will also compile a detailed production log as you go, showing how you carried out your project. Key areas that you will learn about on the EPQ course include: • Project management • Searching and collecting information • The importance of the peer review process • Evaluating information • Data analysis • Referencing and citation • Report writing and presentation skills.
Examples of students’ projects have included: • How the creatures of mythology are portrayed in modern society. • As part of a pluralistic society, should Sharia Law exist within the British legal system? • The history and key developments in the sport of snowboarding. A key challenge of the EPQ is to manage your time effectively, balancing the need to do research for your EPQ with the demands on your time made by your A Levels. An EPQ is equivalent to an AS Level, although, unlike AS courses, an A* grade may be awarded. If you are considering applying to go to university, it will both give you extra UCAS points and demonstrate that you have developed valuable independent research skills.
ella stephenson Previously at: City of Norwich School (CNS) Achievements in the Sixth Form Centre: Biology A Level: A Photography A Level: A Psychology A Level: A Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): A* Nominated for a Norfolk Innovation Award for her EPQ research MOVED ON TO: A degree in Zoo Biology at Nottingham Trent University
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hoW to fiND us We are a few minutes walk from the City Centre on Ipswich Road. From the St Stephens Street roundabout (near the bus station), follow signs to Ipswich. A few hundred metres south of the roundabout the A11 and A140 divide: take the left fork and the College is about 300 metres further along on the left.
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There is limited pay and display parking on campus, but we also offer a subsidised park and ride scheme from the County Council site on Harford roundabout (near Tesco on the A140/A47 junction).
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the sixth form Centre, your best possible Start after school hoW to AppLY There is no deadline but you should apply as soon as possible because some of our popular courses fill up quickly. On line: www.ccn.ac.uk www.norwichsixthform.co.uk On paper: Complete the form on page 63 of this Prospectus, ask our Advice Shop for an application form or download and print a PDF from: www.ccn.ac.uk OR www.norwichsixthform.co.uk
enrolment and the start of courses Enrolment for A Level courses will be from 30th August to 2nd September 2016.
Return your completed application form to: Applications City College Norwich Ipswich Road, Norwich NR2 2LJ Don’t worry if you are not completely sure about your subjects as we will give you all the help and advice you need to make the right choices. If you can’t find what you are looking for in this prospectus, contact our Advice Shop on 01603 773 773 or by email at information@ccn.ac.uk. An Adviser will then direct you to an appropriate member of Sixth Form Centre staff.
Your enrolment appointment will be sent to you in late July or early August. If you miss it, you may not be able to join your chosen courses. It is also very important that you attend your courses from 5th September 2016 onwards. If you can’t do this, we may not be able to accept you as a student.
IMPORTANT DATES Friday 6th November, 10am to 7pm – City College Norwich Open Day Saturday 7th November, 10am to 1pm – City College Norwich Open Day Thursday 18th August 2016 – AS and A Level results Thursday 25th August 2016 – GCSE results day Tuesday 30th August to Friday 2nd September 2016 – Sixth Form Centre enrolment Monday 5th September – Sixth Form Centre induction Cover image by: Rebekkah Mayall, A Level Photography student working with photgrapher Keith Whitmore
Monday 12th September – Start of Sixth Form Centre courses
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