INDUCTION GUIDE
WELCOME
Hello and welcome to Bede Sixth Form College!
Here you will find all the information you need to help support your young person in their transition into further education. We are sure you have already heard of the fantastic facilities our college has to offer and are aware of our team of dedicated teaching staff, however, you may still have questions and that’s why we have created this handy guide.
And if you need any additional information, please get in touch via our website at www.bede.ac.uk or by contacting our Student Recruitment Team on 01642 865 566
ABOUT US
We would like to congratulate your young person on completing enrolment and choosing to study at Bede Sixth Form College.
Here at Bede, we offer a wide range of A levels, A level equivalents, vocational courses, apprenticeships all of which give students the skills and knowledge that they need to progress in their chosen sector. Courses will have a combination of theory based and practical work which will prepare students for whatever progression route they choose whether this be higher education or employment.
In this guide you will find everything your young person needs to know about becoming a student with us at Bede!
Recording Studio
Theatre
KEY DATES
Each half term we assess students current progress through a process called Progress Monitoring. Once assessments have been marked, we will update parents each half term via email with a Progress Monitoring summary (please ensure you have provided us with an up-to-date email address during enrolment - if you haven’t, please email bede.enquiries@stockton.ac.uk). If you would like to speak to us about your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Please note, in our drive to be a sustainable college, most of our communications will be via email rather than post.
02/09/2024
03/09/2024
04/09/2024
10/09/2024
Y13 Induction (no Y12 students)
Y12 Induction (no Y13 students)
First day of full timetable
Parents Welcome Evening 6-7pm
16/09/2024 Y12 Initial Assessment Week
30/09/2024
Progress Monitoring Formal Assessment Week
Progress updates will be sent via email, shortly after teachers have marked formal assessments
28/10/2024 – 01/11/2024 Half term
14/11/2024 Year 13 Parent Consultation Evening
12/11/24 Progress Monitor Formal Assessment Week
Progress updates will be sent via email, shortly after teachers have marked formal assessments.
19/12/2024 – 03/01/2025 Christmas Holiday
06/01/2025 Students Return
TBC
Semester End for Sport and Public Services
13/01/25 Progress Monitoring Formal Assessment Week
20/02/2025 Year 12 Parent Consultation Evening
Progress updates will be sent via email, shortly after teachers have marked formal assessments.
24/02/2025 – 28/02/2025 Half term
03/03/2025 Year 13 Mock exam week
10/03/2025
20/03/2025
TBC
Year 12 Mock exam week
Year 12 Progression Conference
Progress Monitoring Formal Assessment Week
Progress updates will be sent via email, shortly after teachers have marked formal assessments.
14/04/2025 – 25/04/2025 Easter holiday
05/05/2025
12/05/2025
External exam season begins.
Start of exam season (Provisional)
26/05/2025 Bank Holiday
27/05/2025 – 30/05/2025 Half term
27/06/2025
COLLEGE INFORMATION
Students will receive a bespoke exam timetable. If you are taking a linear subject, you will sit a mock exam. Please note, holidays should not be taken during this time.
Within college you will be supported by a talented team of Personal Progression Coaches and careers guidance professionals. The move from school to sixth form is challenging in many ways and our team are on hand to ease this transition and provide you with the platform to not only excel in your studies, but to give you full confidence in moving towards your own career goals. If you have any worries or concerns, please ask any member of staff for support.
STUDY TIMETABLE 2024-25
Students will have two double lessons per day across three and a half blocks in the week (each colour represents a block); three blocks for their subject sessions and one block for their Personal Progression Session. You will get your actual timetable on your first day of college.
For example, a student may have the following timetable:
Sociology: A1, A2, A3, A4 (Blue)
Psychology: C1, C2, C3, C4 (Green)
Law: D1, D2, D3, D4 (Yellow)
Personal Progression Sessions: B1 and B2 (Orange)
This would mean that they would not be required to attend lessons in E block. Students can use this time to study in college or at home.
STUDENT PLUS
To support our students with their studies, and to help them achieve the best results they can, we offer several support and intervention programmes, under the banner of 'Student Plus', throughout the year.
These programmes include:
• Supervised Study
• Study Skills Workshop
• Low Mood Workshop
• Anxiety Workshop
In some cases, this support will be mandatory - for example, following PM those students most at risk will be required to attend supervised study. In other cases, staff can refer students onto an intervention programme.
Interventions can run for as long as required and students can be referred for different interventions throughout the year.
BUS TIMETABLE
Please find the college bus timetables below. Students will need to refer to the summer timetable from the 14th April 2025 for the rest of the term. This is because it’s exam season and the bus will collect students an hour earlier, to make sure they are at college in time to sit their exams.
Please note that morning pick up times will be one hour earlier after the Easter holiday period and will arrive at Bede in time for a 9am start.
Route 1 - Stockton
Stockton
- Norton (Junction Road) - Bede Sixth Form
Coach capacity - 90 seats
08.55
08.58
Oxbridge Lane Stand 2 (opposite the old Stonyroyd Hotel)
Fairfield Pub, Fairfield Road
09.00 St Patrick’s School Fairfield Road
09.01
09.02
Rimswell Pub, Bishopton Road West
Stockton 6th Form, Bishopton Road West
09.03 Old Sparks Bakery
09.05 Mile House, Durham Road (coach turns left at traffic lights)
09.10 Bishopsgarth School, Harrowgate Lane
09.14
09.15
Stockton Crematorium, Harrowgate Lane
Nuffield Hospital, Junction Road
09.17 Junction Road / Station Road
09.20 Ring Road, Crooksbarn
09.40 Arrive at Bede Sixth Form
Bus departs the layby outside Bede Sixth Form at 4.10pm. Dropping off points are in reverse order to the above.
General note: Please look out for the Delta Coaches bus at the stop you normally use (you can use any official bus stop on the timetabled routes). Remember to clearly hail the driver in plenty of time for them to stop.
Route 2 - Yarm, Ingleby Barwick & Acklam
Yarm - Ingleby Barwick - Thornaby - Bede Sixth Form
08.35
(If needed - please request this stop)
Bus
Route 3 - Wynyard
Thorpe Thewles – Fishburn - Wynyard - Bede Sixth Form
Bus
To be allocated a seat on any of the buses, it is essential that you apply through the bursary portal on the following link: https://apply. the-etc.ac.uk/ bursary/
BUS TIMETABLE
Buses will arrive an hour early over summer to support students in their exam preparation and enable them to be in college ready for external exams at 9am.
Route 1 - Stockton
Coach capacity - 90 seats
07.55 Oxbridge Lane Stand 2 (opposite the old Stonyroyd Hotel)
07.58 Fairfield Pub, Fairfield Road
08.00 St Patrick’s School Fairfield Road
08.01 Rimswell Pub, Bishopton Road West
08.02 Stockton 6th Form, Bishopton Road West
08.03 Old Sparks Bakery
08.05 Mile House, Durham Road (coach turns left at traffic lights)
08.10 Bishopsgarth School, Harrowgate Lane
08.14 Stockton Crematorium, Harrowgate Lane
08.15 Nuffield Hospital, Junction Road
08.17 Junction Road / Station Road
08.20 Ring Road, Crooksbarn
08.40 Arrive at Bede Sixth Form
Bus departs the layby outside Bede Sixth Form at 4.10pm. Dropping off points are in reverse order to the above.
Stockton - Norton (Junction Road) - Bede Sixth Form
Route 2 - Yarm, Ingleby Barwick & Acklam
Yarm - Ingleby Barwick - Thornaby - Bede Sixth Form
07.35
(If needed - please request this stop)
Way (first left into Ingleby Barwick)
Bus
Route 3 - Wynyard
Thorpe Thewles – Fishburn - Wynyard - Bede Sixth Form
Bus
To be allocated a seat on any of the buses, it is essential that you apply through the bursary portal on the following link: https://apply. the-etc.ac.uk/ bursary/
STUDENT PERKS
GYM ACCESS
GYM ACCESS
Check out the offers available at our Sports Centre. Bede Sixth Form students can receive free gym access during college hours. T&Cs apply.
Check out the offers available at our Sports Centre. Bede Sixth Form students can receive free gym access during College hours. T&C’s apply.
FREE MICROSOFT
OFFICE 365
Completely free for you to use!
10AM START
• Less stressful morning routine
• Outside of peak travel time
• Time for training and selfdirected study
• Only two timetabled lessons per day
FREE TRAVEL*
Travelling to and from Bede couldn’t be easier, with bus routes available across Teesside. See the website for further details.
*Subject to change. Conditions may apply.
**Subject to eligibility criteria. Visit the bursary section of our website to check your eligibility ***Subject to change. Conditions may apply.
OUR FACILITIES
Check out some of the fantastic facilities we have to offer below. Don’t forget you can book a tour or attend our open events and see for yourself.
Recording Studio
Our recording studio features industry standard equipment for recording all sorts of music, including the software Pro Tools, widely used by your favourite artists and recording studios.
Theatre
Our theatre is a multi-use space with bleacher seating for up to 260 people and lighting equipment for our performances.
Science Labs
We have four purpose-built science labs and one dedicated project lab.
LRC
Our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) has been revamped to provide a brighter, more functional space for our students, with more collaborative learning spaces, silent study areas, and ideal spaces for group work. There’s always a friendly member of staff to help with your questions, and we’ve got plenty of computers, laptops, iPads and more than 3,000 books for you to use.
We’ve expanded
Our new £2.4 million annexe is now complete! This new space comprises a large health and social care classroom, which can also be used as an event space, a media suite, and an open plan higher education social area. If you would like a one-to-one tour, you can book via our website or call our Recruitment Team on 0164 2373250.
Sports Facilities
Sport and physical activity play a vital role in many aspects of health and are crucial to the learner experience. It is widely recognised that sport and activity offer an array of wide-reaching benefits for students, from boosting concentration to stress relief.
Our facilities include:
• Astro turf pitch
• Miteamdna Athlete Lab
• Rugby pitch
• Spinning suite
• Physiotherapy room
• Gym
• Sports hall & Climbing wall
• Strength and conditioning balcony
STUDENT Contract
The Etc.’s mission is to ‘deliver great learning opportunities, inspirational educational experiences and real practical skills training for the young people, adults, businesses and the diverse communities that we serve’. Etc. is committed to ensuring our Students have the best possible learning experience as they work towards achieving their academic and personal potential.
If you fail to fulfil this contract your place at college may be at risk.
We expect this code of conduct to be followed by all students including those who learn on other premises, for example apprenticeships and students on work placements.
POSITIVE ATTITUDES TO LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
1. Take responsibility for your learning - this means full attendance, excellent punctuality, professional behaviour, completing work and meeting your deadlines.
2. Aim for excellence in all you do - seek to develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours and achieve your learning goal.
3. Value your learning experience and be ready to learnrespect the contributions of others, ensuring you do not disrupt or interrupt others’ learning (including the inappropriate use of mobile phones or similar devices in and around learning environments).
4. Come prepared to all sessions - with uniform, PPE (where required), pen, paper and files.
WORLD OF WORK:
1. Work together with other students and value their contribution as part of the college experience.
2. Dress appropriately, wearing clothing in line for industry standards.
3. Develop the skills and behaviours required to make your next steps including communication, team work, problem solving.
4. Act as an ambassador of the college and your coursebehave in a responsible and reasonable manner at all times including when on work placements, travelling on college buses or whilst on educational visits.
BEHAVIOURS & RESPONSIBILITY:
1. It is your responsibility to have your student ID card and lanyard visible when in college or on college business. Repeat lost or forgotten lanyards may result in you purchasing a replacement at a cost of up to £5.00.
2. Show respect to all members of the college community and workplace. Intimidation, bullying, harassment, provoking or threatening any individual will be a disciplinary matter.
3. Support the college communitytreat people fairly regardless of their gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, race, background or disability.
4. Recognise your responsibilities - do not use language or gestures that may offend other members of the college and local community. Including online and on social media platforms.
5. Respect the environment and facilities available to you. This includes not smoking or vaping on the college campus, not leaving litter, and only parking in designated areas.
6. Ensure that you refrain from being drunk or under the influence of legal or illegal substances. In addition, you should not supply or be in possession of any legal or illegal substances at any time.
7. Obey college rules and do not bring harmful and/or dangerous weapons on site.
8. Follow college health and safety and safeguarding procedures at all times to ensure your own safety and the safety of others. If you believe yourself or anyone else to be at risk of harm, you should act by reporting this to an appropriate member of staff.
STUDENT SUPPORT
We offer a wide range of services to ensure your young person always feels safe and supported during their time with us. If they need help, either in or outside of the classroom, they can just ask.
Travel
Travelling to and from Bede couldn’t be easier, with bus routes available across Teesside. To find out more information about our bus travel offer, visit our website at www.bede.ac.uk.
Course Fees
If you are under 19 at the start of your course there should be no fees to pay. If you are aged 19 or above speak to our Admissions Team about potential funding, fees, repayment and student loan opportunities.3
Student Bursary
If students need support with travel, childcare, meals or equipment4, they will be invited to fill out a bursary application to determine if they are eligible to receive financial support during their studies at Bede Sixth Form College. Students can also get a TOTUM card and sign up for
online student discounts (such as UNiDAYS and Student Beans) giving discounts on music, fashion, books, films and much more. For more details about fees and funding visit our website.
Careers Service
We know how important it is for all students to receive good advice and support when they are thinking about their next steps in further education, higher education, an apprenticeship or employment. Our Careers experts are happy to talk to students, before applying to the College, to discuss subject choices throughout their time with us, and even beyond.
Our careers advice is based on an embedded programme of careers education and guidance which meets the Gatsby Good Career Guidance Benchmarks. These benchmarks ensure you have access to quality careers guidance, together with work experience, encounters with employers and current labour market information. This in turn ensures your young person can make an informed decision about their future career plans. For more information on what services our careers team can offer please visit our website.
sure you are heard and safe at all times.
Safeguarding
Bede Sixth Form college is committed to safeguarding our students, with a commitment shown in our college values. We prioritise your safety at all times. We have a safeguarding and welfare team at all of our college sites. We can offer advice and support, ensuring that help can be sought from external agencies where needed. This enables the best outcomes for your safety and wellbeing.
We offer information, advice and guidance on a range of issues including:
• Mental health
• Managing relationships
• Housing
• Substance misuse
• Sexual health
• Benefits
• Internet safety
If you should feel unsafe or feel you need to access support, we are here to make
Learning Support
Our Learning Support Team are dedicated to making sure our learners receive the support they need. We can arrange a support interview and make sure the appropriate support is put in place. Our aim is to make sure our learners are respected and cared for as individuals and are encouraged and supported to reach their potential at all times. Learning Support services include support for students who are visually impaired, have a hearing impairment, those with mobility issues, dyslexia, autism or any learning or physical difficulty and/or disability.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We value the diversity of our college community and promote inclusion for all. We make sure that all of our students receive the same provision and access to
our services. We encourage a culture of respect and commit to tackling prejudice at all levels. By encouraging students and staff to share their own experiences, we aim to promote mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect.
Health and Wellbeing
The College has a team dedicated to student health and wellbeing. If our students need information or advice on anything from financial worries to bullying, sexual health or drug and alcohol misuse, our Welfare and Safeguarding Team are here to help.
English & Maths
English and maths are crucial to your young person’s academic development and is essential in the world of work. If they are under 19 when they start with us, there is a government requirement that they continue to work towards achieving GCSE English and maths if they haven’t already gained grades 9-4.
Here at Bede, we know how important these skills are to their future success and that is why we develop their English and maths abilities to achieve these qualifications.
If your young person does not already have GCSE English and maths at a minimum of a grade 4, they will continue to work towards these qualifications as part of their main programme of study.5
1 If travelling with Stagecoach, weekend travel is not included. You will be charged to use the transportation on weekends and during holidays, but this would be offered at a discounted rate.
2 Unrestricted free travel is only offered to 16-18 students who are on a full-time course. All other students must be eligible for bursary.
3 Subject to any prior funding previously granted or obtained.
4 Subject to change.
5 Unless they are exempt. See conditions of funding rules (Department for Education).
STUDENT SUPPORT
Students will participate in a range of different sessions to support them to become industry ready. Our aim is to provide students with not just the knowledge but also the skills and behaviours to be able to enter industry or go to university at the end of their course.
Enrichment
College life offers a wider range of experiences that extend beyond the classroom and many enrichment opportunities for all. Our enrichment activities aim to build confidence and resilience and respond to local and national priorities. We have monthly themes including diversity celebrations, physical and positive mental health promotion, and respect.
Enterprise
When it comes to starting work, enterprise skills matter. We know that having a good head for business could put our students a step ahead. That’s why we promote a culture of enterprise, encouraging students to engage in fundraising activities, develop employability skills and there’s even the chance for some to launch their own mini businesses.
Pastoral Sessions
Regular pastoral sessions are an essential part of our study programme. These sessions offer students the chance to catch up with their personal progression coordinator (PPC) about their individual learning plan which will review their progress and set new development targets. Also within these pastoral sessions we offer students the opportunity to learn about current and important information which will enable them to make informed choices about their lifestyles and staying safe.
In 2018 we launched the now established Institute of Sport and Education (ISE) here at Bede Sixth Form College.
Sport and physical activity play a vital role in many aspects of health and are crucial to the learner experience. It is widely recognised that sport and activity offer an array of wide-reaching benefits for students, from boosting concentration to stress relief.
The whole ethos of ISE is about using sport as a vehicle for positive progression. The ISE will provide opportunities unique to the Tees Valley for up-and-coming young sportspeople, and those passionate about sport and physical activity. The Institute
of Sport and Education is committed to playing a key role within the community, clubs and schools to enhance physical and mental wellbeing through physical activity.
We recognise the pressures that young athletes face and the impact that this can have on academic progress and mental wellbeing. They can often feel they are being dragged in two different directions, having to decide whether they pursue their sporting ambition or academic success.
We have the infrastructure to fully support young athletes and have strategies in place to ensure they can make progress in both their education and sporting goals.
OUR ACADEMY STUDENTS RECEIVE...
1. Technical coaching
2. Strength & conditioning coaching
3. Sport psychology support
4. Use of our fitness suite, sports centre and Athlete Lab
5. Fitness testing
6. Nutritional advice & guidance
7. Pre-season movement screening
8. Access to our onsite sports injury clinic
9. Meetings with a TASS qualified mentor
10. Performance analysis with Veo
WE HAVE A 5-YEAR TREND OF 98% POSITIVE DESTINATIONS. WHICH MEANS WE GET YOU ON THE RIGHT PATH TOWARDS YOUR FUTURE CAREER.
WE HAVE AN ASTOUNDING 99% PASS RATE FOR ALL OUR A LEVEL STUDENTS. THIS IS ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE WHICH IS 97.2% AND ABOVE THE NORTH-EAST WHICH IS 97.6% AND MORE ENTRIES FOR A LEVELS THAN EVER BEFORE.
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