2020/21
guide for applicants
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Welcome to
Worthing Our values… To inspire, build confidence and prepare you for the life you want to live
OPEN EVENTS Monday 4 November 2019 4.30pm-7.00pm
Tuesday 5 November 2019 4.30pm-7.00pm
Tuesday 25 February 2020 5.00pm-7.00pm
Tuesday 2 June 2020 5.00pm-7.00pm
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Hello! Welcome to Worthing College. Choosing where to further your education is a big decision. As such, I am passionate and committed to providing you with all the necessary information, advice and guidance about the offer to you as a prospective student here at Worthing College. I hope this guide to applicants which introduces you to the extensive A-level and vocational courses on offer for September 2020 will be the start of your journey of decision making and that you will choose to apply to Worthing College. With us, you will access the highest quality teaching, learning and support in meeting your individual needs in a college driven by its mission and values and a passionate community of staff. At the same time, you will have access to enriching experiences to extend your learning in and out of the classroom. I would encourage you to come along to one of our open events, to be inspired, meet staff and see how we can meet your individual needs. I look forward to receiving your application.
Paul Riley Principal
Welcome to Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group. As the largest college group in Sussex, we are focused on championing excellence in teaching and learning for the local area. We are committed to ensuring students at all of our colleges are at the heart of everything we do. The education you receive is our number one priority. We are very proud of the group’s results, which include a 99.5% pass rate for A-levels at Chichester College and 99.1% pass rate at Worthing College in 2019. This reflects the commitment and passion of our staff, who go above and beyond every day for our students. We are also working closely with businesses and organisations across the region to ensure we are delivering a diverse curriculum which also meets work force requirements. In addition we’ll be giving you the opportunity to learn and develop the skills you need for the career you want. Worthing College offers you greater choice and more opportunities as you take the next steps in your educational journey. We look forward to welcoming you in September 2020.
Shelagh Legrave OBE DL Chief Executive Officer worthing.ac.uk
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YOUR college facilities At Worthing College, you’ll find a modern campus which is home to some fantastic facilities. There are also plenty of ways to enrich your learning experience. The Library
Food and Drink
You can search the library catalogue over the internet, or come in and talk to our skilled and experienced library staff who will help with research.
The college offers a wide range of reasonably priced, healthy and delicious hot and cold menu options in the east café. There is also vending options where you can pick up refreshments.
There are networked computers available to support your studies, as well as a wide range of online resources. This is a dynamic space for students to collaborate and learn. Wifi Worthing College is a fully WiFi enabled college.
The Corner Shop The corner shop sells a range of drink, confectionery and snacks, as well as tissues, greetings cards and shower gel. Stationery and a comprehensive range of specialist materials will be available to help students with their studies. The Gym There is an on site gym available for all students to join. The gym offers students access to equipment such as treadmills, static bicycles, free weights and more. See our website for membership details.
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Whatever your passion, we’ve got the specialist resources that will help you to succeed including:
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Fully equipped science laboratories Music suite Performing arts and theatre space Rehearsal and dance studios Visual arts studios including a dark room Film and media classrooms set up for editing.
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STUDENT LIFE Our philosophy is to provide you with a rich, well-rounded college experience. At the heart of this is our engaging and challenging curriculum fused with an exciting range of enrichment and social activities, which include sports, trips and volunteering opportunities. Improve your skills and confidence to achieve your dream university place or dream job. Student Voice
Trips & Visits
The Chichester College Group places student voice at the heart of everything it does – here at Worthing College, it’s no different. The Student Union is run by a team of elected Student Executives from across the college.
The student union runs a range of social activities, including things like trips to Thorpe Park, paintballing, social and fundraising events – as well as a host of experiences to enrich your studies, with visits to CERN, Bletchley Park and Winchester Science Centre among those you can get involved with. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel abroad with the annual ski trip or join volunteering trips to places like Costa Rica or Nepal. There will be so much to get involved in, make sure you don’t miss out!
We encourage students to get involved in the student union, either as a course representative, member of the student executive or simply by joining a trip. The student union is all about YOU! It’s here for you, to listen to your views, make changes and to make sure your life at college is the best it can be.
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Xtra + SU The Chichester College Group is recognised as one of the strongest Further Education Student Unions in the country and all that expertise is now embedded at Worthing College. Opportunities in the SU include being a Course Rep or becoming a member of the Student Executive. You’ll learn skills to set you up for life and will look great on your CV and/or personal statement. Worthing Xtra is designed to develop the social side of your college experience as well as developing new skills. Opportunities include: starting or joining clubs and societies, becoming a college ambassador, applying for a range of marketing intern posts or volunteering to help run a host of charity and social events.
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SUPPORTING YOU THROUGH YOUR STUDIES From the moment you walk on to our campus we will provide you with the freedom, tools and support to develop and grow. You’ll be part of a modern, bustling, vibrant and connected community where everyone is supported, cared for and guided through your programme of study. Student Tutors Every student aged 16-19 will be assigned a student tutor, who you will meet with regularly. Through one-to-one discussions, tutors will monitor your progress, set targets, track achievement and support attendance. We place a real importance on student tutoring as we strongly believe it plays a vital role in helping our students to succeed.
Our mission is to prepare and inspire you to be a global citizen, curious about your world and ready to embrace your future.
Our ACES Programme
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Our unique ACES (Attitude, Choices, Employability and Skills) programme has been developed to cultivate your development and will be tailored to you, as an individual. Delivered by our student tutors through a series of interactive workshops, it will guide you through your college journey as well as inspire and inform your future. It will cover a range of topical discussions, including environmental issues, relationships, respect and tolerance, personal wellbeing and social media. They will also work with you to cement your professional development. 8
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Additional Support Our Additional Support Team can help you and your lecturers tailor support to meet your specific needs. This can include:
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One-to-one support In-class support Scribes and/or note takers Readers Specialist equipment and resources (ie IT software) Communication support workers Dyslexia specialists Access arrangements for exams Drop-in sessions
Student Welfare The well being of all of our students is extremely important to us, which is why we provide a number of services to support you. Student Finance Our Student Finance team provides specialist and conďŹ dential advice and guidance on a range of ďŹ nancial services which include bursaries, advanced learner loans and travel.
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ACADEMIES Our aim is to create specialist academies to offer a range of enriching and inspiring opportunities and activities that support and extend learning, build self-conďŹ dence, reward achievement and promote ambitious progression and employability. The academies are embedded within the curriculum in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, STEM and Sport. Our experience tells us, that the academy model, enriches a student’s college experience as students work hard and play hard together, many making friends for life. Being part of an academy also helps to develop essential skills for life like planning and organisation, communication, personal resilience and teamwork. Great experience too for your CV or personal statement for progression to employment or university! Our website has a dedicated section where you can ďŹ nd out everything you need to know about each of the academies.
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ASPIRE PROGRAMME The Aspire Programme offers additional support and guidance to high achieving students who are aiming to secure places at the more competitive universities and/or courses like medicine, law, nursing, teaching, dentistry and veterinary medicine. The Aspire Programme aims to enhance and enrich the experience of all students by providing stimulating activities to support academic studies; to expand knowledge and understanding by providing the following opportunities: Nuffield Science Placements, Maths and Science Olympiads, the STEM Academy, Debating Competitions, Sussex Study Experience and the Sport, Visual and Performing Arts Academies. To inspire and support our most able students to make successful applications to competitive universities with: Visiting Speakers, Conferences and Open Days, Sussex University Open Lecture Programme, Sutton Trust Summer Schools, Student Shadowing Schemes, University Masterclasses.
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcom X
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PREPARING YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE From the moment you start college, we start preparing you for your next steps. It’s your future, and we want to ensure you have the opportunity to make the most of it - starting with a career that matches your ambition. That’s why our Progression+ team are here. They’ll give you professional careers advice as well as tools to help put you in the driving seat. From one-to-one meetings to group workshops, we’ll give you access to up-to-date careers information and the support you need to progress. Progression+ Our aim is to support you in making choices that will suit your interests and abilities. We’ll equip you with the personal and employability development that you need to make the most of your future opportunities. We know you are an individual, which is why we’ll give you impartial advice and guidance on courses, employment, work experience, apprenticeships and higher education opportunities. We’ll help you make the right choice for you.
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Our expert team will also offer you support and guidance when the time comes for you to start your UCAS or job applications. We’ll help you with job searches, CV writing, interview techniques as well as give you information about self-employment and personal branding. We provide access to careers and higher education fairs, as well as arrange talks, visits and guest speakers - all demonstrating the choices available to you as well as deliver workshops that will help you to develop the life skills which will prepare you for future work or study. The future’s in your hands, but we can help you get started.
Career Coach Use Career Coach - an online resource to assess your skills and see how you match up with a potential career, build your CV and research career information. You’ll even ďŹ nd relevant courses and jobs to help reach your career goals.
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OUR COURSES We work hard to ensure you will leave us with a ďŹ rst class education, as well as the practical skills you will need in your chosen career - that's why we work in partnership with local businesses to ensure we are meeting their skills and workforce requirements.
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a-z list of courses level 3 Applied Law BTEC Applied Psychology BTEC Applied Science CAMTEC Biology A Level Business CAMTEC Business A Level Chemistry A Level Computer Science A Level Creative and Performing Arts RSL Criminology BTEC Dance A Level Digital Media CAMTEC Drama and Theatre A Level Economics A Level Electronics A Level Engineering CAMTEC English Language A Level English Language and Literature A Level English Literature A Level Environmental Science A Level Film Studies A Level Financial Studies LIB&F Fine Art A Level French A Level
Further Mathematics A Level Geography A Level Graphic Communication A Level History A Level Health and Social Care CAMTEC Information Technology CAMTEC Law A Level Mathematics A Level Media Studies A Level Music A Level Music Practitioner RSL Photography A Level Physical Education A Level Physics A Level Politics A Level Psychology A Level Sociology A Level Spanish A Level Sport and Exercise Science BTEC Sport BTEC Statistics A Level Textiles A Level Travel and Tourism BTEC
level 2
others & ESOL
Applied Science BTEC Art and Design BTEC Business BTEC English GCSE Mathematics GCSE Travel and Tourism City and Guilds
Skills for Life Entry 2 & 3 Progresson Level 1
ielts
functional skills Mathematics
Level 1 & 2
The International English Language Testing System
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Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21