EDUCATION
Your Life,Your Future
8-page post-16 study guide
A Liverpool Post & Echo supplement
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/post16
Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 31st January 2013 6pm - 8pm Queens Drive, Walton, Liverpool, L4 6SH I Telephone: 0151-235 1200
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Time to consider your options G
CSE results may be a long way off, but for 16-yearolds now is the time to begin contemplating the future and deciding where you want to go after Year 11. For many, sixth form is an attractive option, and is a major stepping stone between compulsory study and the wider world of work or higher education. You can study A Levels or AS Levels during your sixthform years, in a wide variety of subjects from English to geography, while some colleges will give you the option to choose work-related vocational qualifications instead, from veterinary nursing and childcare to painting and decorating and beauty treatments, which is particularly useful for those with a certain career in mind. Many colleges also offer courses in essential life skills which aim to help you into higher education or into a job when you leave sixth form. You can study towards all these various qualifications at a sixth form college, a school
sixth form, a further education or a specialist college such as an art college, or a dance and drama school. And, while many people choose to continue their education at the school where they took their GCSEs, it is always a good idea to keep your options open and consider what other schools and colleges can offer. After all, you might find that a nearby college offers a wealth of subjects you didn’t realise were open to you. Whatever stage you are at, make sure you think long and hard about what type of course you want to do, what subjects you might need to take for your future study or career path, and whether your chosen school or college can meet these requirements. As colleges vary in size considerably and tend to offer quite different facilities and course options, it is always wise to visit the place before you decide to attend. Many institutions hold open days to allow prospective students the chance to look around, meet the staff and get a feel for the place.
Things to consider include the journey time from the college to your home, and how easy it will be to travel there. Other things to think about include the school environment, whether you like the teaching staff, are the class sizes too large, are the courses suitable for you, and the general amenities, such as computers and sports. Funding is also another area to think about when considering attending sixth form. Can you afford it? If you are aged 16 to 19 and staying on at school full-time to study A Levels or NVQs, you may be able to apply for financial assistance, for example the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), and financial assistance for transport costs, school meals and books/equipment/field trips, etc. Contact your local council for details, as well as the sixth form of your choice. Just take your time, weigh up the all options and don’t be afraid to ask questions to parents, teachers and current pupils – that way, you really will get the most out of your education.
ONE OF THE TOP 200 MOST IMPROVED SCHOOLS NATIONALLY
ST. JULIE S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SIXTH FORM THE SMART CHOICE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE St. Julie's Catholic High School has the great results and wide curriculum choices that you'd expect from a successful mixed sixth form, but what makes our students happiest is our progression rate to higher education and employment. Whatever your plans, we'll help to get you there. Discover more and apply for a place at www.stjulies.org.uk/sixthform or come and visit us at our open event on 7th March, 2013 4-6pm.
St. Julie s Catholic High School 0151 428 6421 info@stjulies.org.uk www.stjulies.org.uk
OPEN EVENT 07.03.13
4-6PM
CRUCIAL: Sixth form is an important step in anyone’s education
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Liverpool College
Be part of a vibrant, close-knit community
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HERE is something about Liverpool College which prospective students quickly recognise. The relationships between teachers and students are open and constructive and the strength of the teaching and the outstanding pastoral care it provides lead to excellent results and high levels of ambition and confidence in its pupils. The college is big enough to offer a wide range of A-Level subjects in a diverse and talented student body, but small enough to know, mentor and guide every one of its pupils. Sixth formers at the college study for the AQA Baccalaureate. This includes a guided independent study project based on a student’s interests, community and leadership involvement, and a rigorous preparation in A Level subjects. Facilities at the school include modern and wellequipped classrooms, science laboratories, design and technology workshops, music and art classrooms, IT resources,
Liverpool College Sixth Form Open Evening Wednesday 16th January
4.30pm – 6.30pm with presentations at 4.30pm & 5.15pm
CARING: The college provides excellent pastoral care a library and extensive sports facilities, including a fully equipped gym. Liverpool College’s partnership with the University of Liverpool also allows sixth formers to experience university courses, weekly lectures and the use of university facilities such as the library. Liverpool College Sixth Form is not for everyone. But, for a student with the desire to do well, who wishes to be part of a vibrant and close-knit community of teachers and students, and
has enthusiasm for life beyond the classroom, it offers a unique opportunity. The school will no longer charge fees, beginning in September this year. Interest from external candidates is already high, and the school will hold another Sixth Form Open Evening on January 16, from 4.30pm-6.30pm. ● FOR more information, contact Sally Loveridge on 0151 724 4000 extension 228 or email sloveridge@ liverpoolcollege.org.uk
2012 Results:
30% of all
A Level grades were A*- A
Please take this opportunity to meet our teachers and find out what makes Liverpool College a unique choice for your sixth form. From September 2013 Liverpool College will not charge fees. There is no need to book an appointment but if you would like further information please contact Sally Loveridge 724 4000 or sloveridge@liverpoolcollege.org.uk
www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk
66% of all
A Level grades were A*- B
“Inspirational... A national beacon!” Lord Adonis 2012.
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A Centre for Academic Excellence and the World of Work
Make Parklands High School Your First Choice ! Students at Parklands benefit from a Personalised Learning Plan. ! Teaching and learning is delivered using the best available technology and resources: from September 2013 every Parklands student will have an ipad/tablet or netbook for use at school and home. ! Parklands has a parntership with one of the most successful schools in Liverpool. The Blue Coat School. Our gifted learners study alongside pupils in Maths and English. ! Liverpool University guarantee a bursary of £3,000 per year for Parklands students who are successful gaining a place at the University. ! Pathways to apprenticeships/work experience/internships with our business partners are secured. These partners include South Liverpool Homes, Liverpool Community Health Trust, The Littlewoods Shop Direct Group, AMEY, Kuehne & Nagel and Eli Lilly. FREE Home to school transport for students living in the Garston area
“ Raised aspirations are clearly evident and are well advertised through the ‘Going for Gold’ programme which encourages students to reach their full potential.”
t: 0151 486 2612
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6TH FORM OPEN EVENING Wednesday 27th February 2013
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e: parklands.hs@parklands.liverpool.sch.uk
“ The progress of all students is accelerating and attainment is rising.”
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www.parklands.school.sch.uk
Ganworth Road, Liverpool, L24 2RZ
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You are invited to our
OPEN EVENING
13th February at 6.00pm untill 8.30pm
Our School mission Statement: “To Make Our Best Better” Contact Details: 0151 737 4958 Email: sixthform@childwallssa.org
Ofstead Comments: ❝Students develop mature and sensible attitudes towards their health and wellbeing and contribute well to the life of the school and the wider community❞ ❝Students in Year 12 can now choose from a wide range of traditional subjects and an increasing variety of vocational courses❞ ❝Students speak very highly of the care, guidance and support that they receive which they believe prepares them well for the next stage in their lives❞
Some Opportunities offered:
BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport offered in collaboration with Everton FC National Champion Basket ball squad 2011 Diverse Curriculum with vocational and academic routes Brand new facilities
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Sixth Form Open Evening
KING DAVID HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday 31st January 7pm to 9pm
Childwall Road Tel: 0151 235 1420
Life Enhancing Education
A Specialist Humanities College
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
For Boys and Girls
Now accepting applications from prospective students for which we offer: AS to A Level in 25 subjects. Wide range of Enrichment opportunities including Young Enterprise, General Studies and Duke of Edinburgh Opportunity to achieve AQA Baccalaureate
OFSTED Inspection Report - June 2010 – Outstanding Overall
www.stmargaretsacademy.com St Margaret’s Church of England Academy Aigburth, Liverpool L17 6AB Tel 0151 427 1825
Achievement & Standards : Personal Development & Wellbeing of Learners: Curriculum: Care, Guidance and Support:
Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding
COME AND TALK TO STAFF AND PRESENT STUDENTS AT OUR OPEN EVENING ON WEDNESDAY 6th FEBRUARY AT 6PM
Hugh Baird College
Come and join a college that makes a difference
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UGH BAIRD College is an exciting, vibrant and successful further education college. Teaching staff challenge students throughout their time with the college to reach their potential and achieve their goals. The college’s enrichment programmes enable students to try new experiences, develop interests and meet new people. Yana Williams, principal and chief executive of Hugh Baird College, commented: “Essentially, while we have high expectations of our students, we also want everyone to enjoy themselves. “Students tell us that they like our safe and secure campus, and the friendly multi-cultural atmosphere. It’s an adult atmosphere, where people treat each other with respect. “We offer a varied range of courses for people at all levels and ages, whether it’s the next step after school, training to help you find a job, change career or get that promotion or, if you’re looking to enter Higher Education, we’re here to help you succeed.”
SUCCESS: Hugh Baird College makes a difference The team of teaching staff, learner support specialists and advisers at Hugh Baird College will support you all the way. Whether it’s academic, financial, personal or tutorial support you need, its experts are on hand. In the meantime, here are some great reasons to join Hugh Baird College: ● It has been top of the Government League Tables for Further Education Colleges in Merseyside since 2008*; ● Over 94% of students would recommend Hugh Baird College; ● The college offers more than 300 courses in a wide
variety of subjects, from basic skills to degree level; ● It has a very good pass rate for A Levels, with 100% pass rates in accounting, art and design, English literature and language, history, IT, law, mathematics and psychology; ● The college makes a real difference to its students; ● Ofsted says it is outstanding in many areas, with highly motivated and enthusiastic teachers; ● It has an excellent care and personal support programme and is the only Further Education College nationally to hold the Every Child Matters Award.
*Government league tables (based on point score per examination entry)
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Knowsley Community College
College course at winning FM station T
HE staff and volunteers of Huyton-based radio station 99.8FM KCC Live are celebrating after being announced winners of the Radio Academy’s Nations & Regions award for the North West. This prestigious award gives recognition to radio stations with under 300,000 listeners and qualifies the winning station for entry into the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2013 Station of the Year. So, how would you like to work for this award-winning station? The BTEC Extended Diploma in Radio (Creative Media Production) starts at Knowsley Community College, in September this year. It is targeted mostly at school leavers, aged 16 and 17, and the course is based at 99.8FM KCC Live – the college’s own FM station. It’s pretty exciting to think your work for the station will be enjoyed by 50,000 people, both on FM radio and online. The in-depth radio course is a perfect bridge to university courses or the radio industry. In fact, previous station members have gone on to work in professional radio at the likes of BBC Radio 1 Extra, Radio City, Rock FM,
ON AIR: KCC Live presenter Emma Bassnett with rapper Future, above. Right, Claire Bynoe, of KCC Live, interviewing R&B group Stooshe Real Radio, Key 103, Juice FM and BBC Radio 5 Live. KCC Live’s victory saw them beat every other small station in the north west of England and the Isle of Man, which is a fantastic achievement for the station, run almost entirely by volunteers. They now go on to the National Sony Academy Awards, held in May this year. The award judges described
KCC Live as: “Professional and targeted, while still sounding inclusive, passionate and energetic. “There’s plenty of raw radio talent on display, and the station demonstrates great knowledge of its locality, the young audience it serves, and the specialist music genres it plays.” The delighted station manager, Phil Smith, said: “This
is brilliant news for a small station like ours, and just goes to show how great radio produced by young people can be, when given the opportunity. “We are proud of the radio we produce, offering something completely different and entertaining for young people to listen to across Merseyside. “The award goes a long way
to recognising this, and a big thank you must go out to our listeners and main supporter Knowsley Community College for giving us this opportunity.” Find out more about the radio station by attending the open evening on January 31, 2013 (see advert, below). You will then be invited to a Radio Recruitment Workshop where the selection process for the course will start.
Scholarships are available for those students with predicted outstanding GCSE grades. ● MORE information about the course is available by calling KCC Live on 0151 481 4602, or via Twitter: @kccliveacademy. You will also be able to apply online on the website www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk or through Student Services.
OPEN EVENING at Knowsley Community College Go ‘backstage’ at the Knowsley Community College Open Evening and discover: > Hundreds of courses, including A Levels, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships > First class advice on planning your future from our experienced advisers > Our unique ‘College Pays’ financial support package > A packed enrichment programme including volunteering with 99.8fm KCC Live > Fantastic facilities, including a brand new fitness suite
THURSDAY, 31ST JANUARY 2013
YOU’RE ON THE GUEST LIST, SO DON’T MISS OUT!
KNOWSLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACCESS ALL AREAS
THURSDAY, 31ST JANUAR Y 2 013 5.30PM TILL 8PM ROBY AND KIRKBY CENTR ALL COURSES WILL BE RE
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Broughton Hall
‘Proud of our students’
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ROUGHTON Hall is justly proud of its established and highly successful Sixth Form and its students’ achievements. In 2012, Broughton Hall students’ results were above national average at both AS and A level. Such success is due to the quality of teaching and learning and hard work of staff who know the students well and are able to offer individual support and guidance. Students are well supported in their applications to either university, college or employment. Many of Broughton Hall’s students went on to further their studies at university, including Oxford and many Russell Group universities, with others entering a wide range of career opportunities. It is Broughton Hall’s aim to provide the best educational opportunities, both academically and in the wider sense of developing the whole person. There is an impressive programme of enrichment activities throughout the two years at Sixth Form, including foreign exchanges with Philadelphia and Shanghai. The Sixth Form also has close links with local universities, careers advisors and other support agencies.
SUPPORTED: Broughton Hall Sixth Form students Sixth Form students have their own centre, with a learning environment that is second to none, including a supervised study area of university standard, modern classrooms, a well-equipped hospitality area and kitchen, as well as a large cyber café with its own caterers. More than £20m has been invested recently in facilities for students, and Sixth Form students also benefit from excellent dance, drama and sports facilities. Broughton Hall will provide you with a challenging and fulfilling Sixth Form experience, with high aspirations to fulfil your potential and achieve the
qualifications needed for your future ambitions. The Sixth Form warmly welcomes students from other schools, including all faiths and backgrounds, as well as Year 11 students from its main school. If you would like more information about Broughton Hall Sixth Form, contact the director of Years 12 and 13, Mrs Lodge, on 0151 235 1518. Alternatively, further details can be found on the school’s website, www. broughtonhall.com ● FOR more information, you are invited to attend the Broughton Hall Sixth Form Information Evening on Thursday, January 31, at 7pm.
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