John Leggott College, Scunthorpe Parents Guide

THE GUIDE TO JOHN LEGGOTT COLLEGE FOR PARENTS, CARERS AND GUARDIANS

WORK WITH US Here at John Leggott College we offer a high quality educational experience, which is unique for every student. Our wide range of A Levels, BTEC courses, GCSEs and Foundation Learning allow a completely individual programme of study, which can be enhanced with a selection of extra-curricular activities from our enrichment programme.

We are proud of our supportive environment and range of opportunities which enable students to develop and progress on to the next step successfully, whatever that may be.

We know from experience that your involvement and encouragement helps our students to get the most out of their time at college and we hope that together we can support them to achieve their goals.

This guide will give you an understanding of our college, and an insight into what we can offer students who choose to study with us.

What we offer students

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A safe place to learn Support to achieve High standards and expectations Modern facilities A wide range of extra-curricular activities

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WHY CHOOSE US

VALUE ADDED Success data published in 2014 placed us in the top 15% nationally among Sixth Form Colleges and part of a very exclusive group with Level 3 success rates above 90%.

EMPLOYER LINKS We have employer links across all our courses to provide students with work placement opportunities, business mentoring and guest lectures so they know what to do to be competitive in the workplace.

COURSES We have a variety of courses for students to choose from including the widest range of A Levels in our region and BTECs. ENRICHMENT There are more than 30 additional activities and short courses for individuals to take part in to help boost their CV or UCAS application!

FACILITIES We are committed to making sure we continually expand and improve the learning facilities and resources at JLC. In the last two years we have opened a brand new Performing Arts Centre, The Portal for IT-based study and a purpose built independent Academic Resource Centre.

SUPPORT We have a large support network that individuals can take advantage of during their time at JLC, including the mentors, college counsellors and student services team.

There are plenty of people on hand to help in any situation.

TRANSPORT We have buses bringing students in to college from all across the region including North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire!

Sixth Form Colleges Explained Sixth Form Colleges are experts in 16-18 education and act as a valuable stepping stone between the worlds of compulsory education, and higher education and employment.

A Sixth Form College timetable can accommodate virtually all combinations of student choices and the curriculum offer is reviewed on a regular basis.

They offer an extensive range of courses, both academic and vocational, and their pastoral care is specialised for the 16-18 age group.

“Highly engaged students”

Ofsted 2014 WHY CHOOSE US

TOP RESULTS We have consistently good results, with the pass rate for A Levels being over 98.1%, with many additional courses enjoying a 100% pass rate. Including many of our BTEC courses, which students can combine with A Levels.

PROGRESSION Every year hundreds of students are accepted on to highly competitive courses at top universities across the country, progress to apprenticeships and further training or secure employment. Whatever students want to do after college, they have access to loads of support to make sure they get there!

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EXPERIENCE We have over 40 years’ experience specialising in Sixth Form education and are dedicated to providing an excellent academic and social experience!

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QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED At John Leggott College we offer courses over a wide variety of levels and subject areas and choosing the correct one depends on each individual’s interests, career aim and the way they like to learn. Here is a brief overview of what each qualification means.

ACADEMIC COURSES (e.g. A Levels) • Excellent progression route to university • Students are motivated and tend to enjoy research and study • Mostly exam-based qualifications but some include coursework • Usually these are studied over two years with the ‘AS’ Level being taken at the end of year one and the ‘A2’ Level at the end of year two.

WHAT NEXT? Students who study academic qualifications tend to progress straight onto university but A Levels can also be used to access 18+ apprenticeships and employment.

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (e.g. BTECs) • Choose to study a subject linked to a particular vocational area • A mix of coursework, hands-on learning and work experience • Develop life skills like teamwork, problem-solving and creative thinking • Usually studied over two years

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WHAT NEXT? Progress onto higher level courses at College, an apprenticeship, university (if you study Level 3), or into employment within your chosen sector.

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LEVEL 3 A full Level 3 programme can consist of A Levels, Level 3 BTECs, or a combination of the two. The programme is tailored to suit each individual student and are best suited to those who have achieved at least five GCSEs at Grades A*-C. LEVEL 2 A full Level 2 programme can consist of Level 2 BTECs and/or GCSEs. We understand that some students may need an extra year of Level 2 before progressing onto Level 3, and we can offer a combination of GCSEs and Level 2 BTECs to suit everyone. Some students may need to re-sit GCSE Maths or English, alongside a Level 3 programme, and this is also an option for students who may only be missing 1 of these crucial qualifications.

LEVEL 1/ENTRY LEVEL Foundation Learning courses are also available for students who are not yet ready for Level 2 study, but would like to gain a set of Entry Level qualifications while meeting new people and building their confidence.

STUDENT SUPPORT

LEARNING SUPPORT The Learning Support Team can offer specialised one-to-one and in-class support for students with additional needs such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.

PROGRESSION SUPPORT When it is time for students to think about progressing on from college, our application mentors can help students with UCAS (University applications) and apprenticeship applications. We have specialists in particular areas, such as medicine, so students will always receive the best and most up-to-date advice, to help them produce a successful application.

DESTINATIONS SUPPORT Students are encouraged to explore the many destinations options available to them on completion of their studies. We have loads of

WELLBEING At JLC there are always people available to help students – no matter what the problem!

They can make appointments to see the Health Officer, College Counsellors and the Safeguarding & Welfare Officer at any time.

out if you are eligible for any of the support available please contact Student Services or visit the college website for more information.

Tel: 01724 407042 Email: studentservices@leggott.ac.uk ATTENDANCE All students are expected to be present in all lessons. They are also expected to notify the College - via the Student Support Centre before 10am in case of illness or absence.

The Student Support Centre is located in Room A034 and is open 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 8am-4.30pm.

SAFEGUARDING We are committed to ensuring all of our students are safe and happy during their time at college. Our Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, Amanda Tasker, is always available to discuss any issues you may have.

You can either call in to the Student Support Centre or:

FINANCE We aim to ensure that financial issues don’t stop anybody from studying at John Leggott College and we don’t charge tuition fees to anybody aged 16-18 who has been a UK resident for at least three years.

You will need to state the student’s name, date of birth and the reason for the absence.

There is a guaranteed bursary for students receiving certain benefits and a discretionary bursary, which you can apply for if you come from a lower income family.

Tel: 01724 407020 (the dedicated absence line) Email: studentservices@leggott.ac.uk Text: 07504 802268

We monitor all absences and punctuality to each lesson. In the event of any unauthorised absence we telephone home to follow this up.

We are not always able to leave a message but we do try.

Parents can register for a weekly email alert about your son/daughter’s attendance by emailing studentservices@leggott.ac.uk

Applications for these can be made as soon as students start college in September. To find APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.LEGGOTT.AC.UK

STUDENT SUPPORT

STUDY SUPPORT Mentors offer help and support if students are experiencing difficulties organising work, meeting deadlines or need help with revision.

resources and information to help them and students have access to our destinations team to offer advice. There will be opportunities both through subject tutors and the destinations and opportunities team to learn first-hand about universities, volunteering, and work placements and how they can help students find their ideal vocation.

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MENTORS Each student will be allocated a mentor. These mentors work with students to ensure they make use of all the opportunities available to them to establish themselves as an effective learner. They will ensure our students find the appropriate advice on any aspect of life at college which affects their progress and will help them set and meet personal targets.

ENRICHMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY Stretch and Challenge for High Flyers - we have extensive links with universities including Oxford and Cambridge, and each year a number of our students are accepted on to highly competitive courses.

We want our students to be ambitious and aspire to secure a place at a top university, so they will have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities to help enhance their application if this is their preferred progression route. Below are just a few examples of things they can get involved in:

OPEN UNIVERSITY SHORT COURSES If students want to improve their application to a top university, they could do a short course through the Open University. With loads of different courses and modules to choose from they are sure to find a course to suit them.

STEM OLYMPIADS Students have the chance to be part of a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths Olympiad team and take part in national competitions. The Olympiad teams are renowned for being successful and JLC students are awarded medals most years!

UNIVERSITY TRIPS AND VISITS Throughout the year there are a number of trips and visits to universities across the country. They can really help students decide where they want to study.

UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOLS There will be the opportunity to apply for specialist summer schools including the UNIQ summer school for arts and sciences at Oxford, the STEM summer school at Cambridge and HYMS summer school for prospective doctors.

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VILLIERS PARK RESIDENTIAL MASTER CLASSES Individuals can apply for a place on residential master classes at Villiers Park in Cambridge.

The courses are a week long and are designed to stretch, challenge and engage. They will also really enhance university applications!

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GUEST SPEAKERS Loads of our alumni come back to share their experiences with students. Recently Gary Turner came back to the college to talk to physics students about his journey from studying at JLC to now working for NASA in the USA. SPECIALIST CONFERENCES There are a number of conferences throughout the year that our students can attend if they aspire to be a lawyer, doctor, vet, dentist or other health professional.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT FOR ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS

We want our students to have knowledge of what employers are looking for and for them to gain successful employment with top organisations in the future, so they are able to complete work with some of our biggest and most successful local employers while at JLC to stand out from the competition in the competitive job market.

Below are just a few examples of things students can get involved in: WORK PLACEMENTS On some courses, work placements are compulsory during the teaching time; if this is not the case on individuals’ courses then they could still arrange a placement directly with the JLC work placement team.

GUEST LECTURES Representatives from local organisations come into college frequently to speak to students about their industry and employment opportunities within it.

CV WORKSHOPS Students can find out the best way to sell themselves on paper and what they should include from people who are used to hiring members of staff.

MOCK INTERVIEWS Practice makes perfect and students can take advantage of mock interview opportunities with local employers before they have to do it for real.

BUSINESS MENTORS If students are interested in working within a specific industry and want some insight into how to progress to a career, JLC could pair them with a mentor from a local company - they will meet with students once a month and possibly also support site visits, suggest work placement opportunities or just provide advice by email.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

The College is actively forming new partnerships between the region’s employers and young people and innovative programmes are being developed.

EMPLOYER LINKED COMMISSIONS, COMPETITIONS OR PROJECTS Students’ coursework could be based on a real-life situation or involve completing a project where the end product will be used by a local organisation.

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A new vision has been laid out at John Leggott College – one where the college and local businesses work together to help each other and hundreds of the region’s young people.

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THE LOGISTICS

THE LIBRARY We have an extensive library which has recently been extended to offer even more private learning space. Here, students are able to get their hands on hundreds of books, electronic resources, CDs and DVDs. THE ARC (Academic Resource Centre) Our new ARC is a key facility within the college for students who want to work independently. It is open plan; Wi-Fi enabled and set up perfectly for either private study or collaborative group work. The mentoring team will always be on hand to support students whenever they need help with their academic work.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE AND DANCE STUDIO The Performing Arts Centre comprises of a 140 seat performance auditorium with a sprung floor, large rehearsal rooms with semi-sprung floors, a state of the art sound and lighting booth and brand new music recording booths. We also have a fully air conditioned dance studio complete with specialised dance flooring, wall mirrors, a ballet barre and changing facilities.

MEDIA SUITE The media suite is packed full of Apple Mac computers and PCs and it has its very own photography studio. There is also a wealth of equipment that students can use including: industry standard video cameras, graphics tablets, digital cameras, flip cameras, iPads and hard drives.

STATE OF THE ART SCIENCE LABS The fully equipped science labs are all complete with fume cupboards and the support of dedicated technicians. The labs are divided into wet and dry areas, so that practical work stays away from paperwork!

TRANSPORT We have transport links across North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, so students can access us from long distances.

We operate some college-run bus services, and many bus routes drop off right outside our front door. You will receive information on specific bus routes. The earliest pick-up time is 7.30am and most buses leave college between 4pm and 4.15pm.

Students apply for bus passes from their local authority, usually in the summer prior to joining the college.

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO AND DARK ROOMS The recently refurbished photography department is complete with two fully equipped dark rooms, a state of the art studio as well as dedicated teaching spaces full of all the latest technology!

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THE MARGARET MASON CENTRE With a lively and sociable atmosphere the ‘Maggie May,’ is a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy a light lunch. With a number of computers for students to use it is also the ideal place to check of your emails or have a quick browse on Facebook.

THE PORTAL Our open access IT centre offers fixed computers available on a drop in basis, a netbook loan service and plenty of space for students to use their own devices.

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THE CAFETERIA AND STARBUCKS BAR Snacks, drinks and meals can be bought at discounted prices all day in our cafeteria and Starbucks bar. The menus include salads, sandwiches, pasta, chips and chicken as well as hot and cold drinks.

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THE STUDENT JOURNEY

We hold 3 enrolment days at the end of August, after students receive their GCSE results. Each student will receive an interview appointment, and will be asked to bring in their results. We then check that they have achieved all of the relevant grades to ensure that they are put on courses that are at the right level, and that will lead to the best chance of success for the student.

MY SON/DAUGHTER IS AT COLLEGE John Leggott College experiences consistently high success rates. In 2014, our A Level pass rate was 98.1%, with nearly half of these grades at A* to B grades and a 100% pass rate on 71 courses.

When a student has applied for a place at John Leggott College, they will receive an acknowledgement of their application. We will then arrange an interview with the student to discuss the subjects that they have applied for, any career aims they have, and to ensure that their predicted GCSE grades will enable them to pursue what they have chosen. We will also be able to discuss any support needs that the student may have at this interview.

To help them do their best it is helpful if you can encourage:

We hold a Discovery Day in July, which enables students to experience a typical day

• Respect towards staff and other students

• 100% attendance, unless a valid reason for absence can be verified • Commitment to chosen courses • High motivation • Ability to study independently, but ask for help when necessary

MY SON/DAUGHTER IS PLANNING WHAT’S NEXT Last year: • 69.9% of our Level 3 Year 2 leavers have Higher Education destinations. This figure includes HE deferred entry students.

• 25.7% of successful Higher Education applications have secured places at Russell Group universities.

• Higher Education applicants have secured places at prestigious universities on competitve courses including Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, specialist Perfoming Arts Colleges and Oxbridge.

• There were a total number of 276 successful Higher Education applicants with a pre-JLC enrolment average GCSE score on entry of 5.8 or below.

• 18.33% of Level 3 leavers who secured a Higher Education place were in receipt of a bursary.

• 14.55% of all leavers secured further education or apprenticeships.

• 14.5% of leavers secured employment.

Students from John Leggott College are accepted into the top performing universities in the country, as well as onto the most competitive courses. We regularly help students onto courses at Oxford, Cambridge, and other Russell group universities.

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THE STUDENT JOURNEY

The Liaison Team are available to discuss courses, combinations and pathways with you. Students in our associated schools all have the opportunity to chat to a liaison tutor prior to making their application and individuals from other schools can find them at any open evening, or contact admissions@leggott.ac.uk to arrange an appointment.

at John Leggott College, to try out some of their chosen subjects, and generally to ensure that they like the college and they are happy with the course choices. If they wish to change anything after this experience, there is an opportunity to do that at the end of the day.

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MY SON/DAUGHTER IS CONSIDERING COLLEGE It is important to choose the right courses at college. We have put together six pathways to help students make their choices, based on their interests and career aspirations.

Choosing subjects that fall within a pathway leads to a higher chance of success than randomly choosing 3 or 4 subjects which may not complement each other. However, if your subjects cross pathways but are related to a particular career we will not hold you back if you are capable of studying them successfully.

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