Looking Ahead to Year 11

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Leaving school

In 12 months you’ll be leaving The Warwick School

The law says you have to be in training or in education until the age of 18

So what are your options?

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Post -16 options

• A job with training prospects

• Enrol on an Apprenticeship Scheme

• Continue your education at a College or Sixth

form.

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The case for going to College…

The more qualifications you have, the better the chance of getting a good job – this is a proven statistic.

Reigate Sixth Form College works closely with your School

Normally at this time, we would be looking ahead to Taster Days. These are not possible in the current climate. Nevertheless, you should still be thinking ahead…

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Reigate College

Specialises in a general academic education, offering subjects you have studied at GCSE, plus new subjects.

Graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

Majority of students study 3 subjects, some study 4 depending on GCSE profile.

We have over 50 subjects for you to choose from. Do your research…http://www.reigate.ac.uk/a-z-course-listing

You can study A-Levels, BTECs or a Mix & Match of both.

A levels are assessed predominantly by exam, BTEC are assessed by coursework and some exams.

A levels; the assessment is at the end of the 2 years, BTEC; the assessment is spread out into ‘manageable chunks’.

Different subjects have different entrance requirements. Based on your year 10 reports, will you have the qualifications to study that subject?

Students are Full time - Attend college 5 days per week .

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Reigate College

You are guaranteed a place at the College as long as you meet these requirements:

-Meet minimum entrance requirements - To qualify for Level 3 study, you need five or more grade 4’s and above at GCSE (or equivalent).

-Excellent attendance

-Excellent punctuality

-Good/Excellent reference from the School.

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Reigate College: Course options

Think… what course do you want to study? What subjects do you enjoy? A levels or BTECs?

Maybe you have a career in mind – what subjects do you need for that Career?New subjects may sound good, but are they really for you? Do your research.

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Course options: Visual & Performing Arts

A Levels BTEC Level 3s

Art (Fine Art)

Product Design (3D Design) Art & Design (Graphics)

Fashion & Textiles

Photography

Performing Arts (Acting)

Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)

Dance

Music Music Practitioners Performing

Music Technology

A quick run through of all the course available at Reigate College…..

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Course choices: Business, Travel & Sport

A Levels BTEC Level 3s

Business Business

Economics Travel & Tourism

Physical Education Public Services

Sports Studies

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Course options: Science, Computing and Maths

A Levels BTEC Level 3s

Health & Social Care

Psychology

Biology Applied Human Biology

Chemistry

Physics Engineering

Computer Science Computing

Video Games Design

Maths

Further Maths

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Course Options: Humanities & Classical Studies

A Levels BTEC Level 3s

Classical Civilisation

Law Law

Politics

History

Philosophy

Geography

Sociology Criminology

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Course Options: Languages & Media

A Levels BTEC

English Lan & Lit

English Literature

Film Studies

Media Studies Digital Media

French

German

Spanish

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Student profile

Name: Joel

Previous School: Warwick

Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, French,

Maths

How have you found the teaching and

support staff?

My teachers have all given me the

support I’ve needed to push me to do

my best and have genuinely wanted me

to succeed. The Careers Department

and Aspire Programme were also

helpful when I was preparing my UCAS

application.

What do you like most about being a

student at Reigate College?

By providing all the resources as well as

support when needed, the College

allows you to take control of what you do

when you’re not in lessons. This has

definitely made me much more

independent and helped me develop

essential skills such as time

management and organisation.

What are your plans for the future?

I’ve got a place to study Biochemistry at

St Hilda’s College, Oxford. This

opportunity was made possible thanks

to the help of the College.

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Student profile

Name: Eve

Previous School: Warwick

Subjects: Law, Business, Sociology

What do you like most about being a

student at Reigate College?

I like the independence; it’s not

something I experienced at school.

Being able to manage my own

workload and studies has really helped

me mature and prepared me for the

workplace.

How have you found the teaching and

support staff?

There is a vast range of support widely

available. I found the Careers

Department especially helpful

regarding applying for apprenticeships.

Learning Support made my transition

between school and College much

smoother by identifying ways to

support my learning needs.

What are your plans for the future?

I’ve been offered a Degree

Apprenticeship in Business

Management with the BBC. The three-

year course will give me a degree in

Professional Management, paid for by

my employer.

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What next?

As stated already, do your research…

I will be back in September (hopefully), to present info on How to apply to the College

Look out for the College Open Evenings (see websites):

- 6.30pm to 8.30pm on:

- 1st Oct, 5th Oct & 6th Oct 2020

Thank you