F U L L- T I M E P R O S P E C T U S2020

H I G H E S T P RO G R E S S /V A LU E - A D D E D S C O R E F O R A L E V E L S O F A N Y S TAT E S C H O O L O R C O L L E G E I N T H E S W I N D O N A R E A . *

*Source: DfE School performance tables January 2019

YOUR FUTURE

I am really delighted that you’re thinking about becoming a student at New College. Choosing to study with us opens the door to your future, whether you are considering going on to Higher Education, into work or on to an Apprenticeship.

New College is a great place to study. We have a huge range of A Levels,

GCSEs, vocational, technical and professional courses and all of our courses

are underpinned by an employability and career focus. Our A Levels are

structured into pathways; groups of subjects that really complement each

other to propel you towards clear university and career destinations; whilst

our vocational courses include the development of practical skills via work

placements to support your career aims. Whatever you choose, you can be

confident that you will be taught by the very best teachers; highly qualified

and experts in their subject or field.

We also pride ourselves on the fantastic results that our learners secure

on their journey to their career or university. These are some of the

best across schools and colleges in the region and include: high college

achievement rates; the highest progress scores for A levels and good

percentages of grades A*-B at A Level. We are also ranked in the Top 10

of College providers for progress in GCSE English and Maths qualifications

- you can find out more on page 12.

Studying at New College means that you’ll enjoy all of the benefits of Sixth

Form study and pastoral support, but in an environment that is different

from school and a great next step to develop the independence and

maturity required for success at university or in employment. There’s a

whole range of initiatives and opportunities on offer to our students that

schools just cannot offer.

New College’s atmosphere is diverse, friendly, buzzing and inclusive. The

more you put into your time at College, the more you will get out of

it - and there will be plenty of chances for you to get involved and do

just that.

We are passionate about giving everyone - regardless of their background

- the education, skills and confidence they need to progress to a

fulfilling career. I hope that you will decide to join us and look forward to

welcoming you to the College.

W E LC O M E TO O U R

FULL-TIME PROSPECTUS 2 0 2 0 E N T R Y

CAROLE KITCHING PRINCIPAL & CEO

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CONTENTSUSEFUL INFO

REASONS TO CHOOSE NEW COLLEGE 02SUCCESS AT NEW COLLEGE 04

OFSTED 05CHOOSING NEW COLLEGE OVER YOUR SIXTH FORM 06

GREAT FACILITIES 08ENGLISH MATTERS, MATHS COUNTS 12

HIGH FLYERS’ PROGRAMME 13STEM AT NEW COLLEGE 14

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR WORK 15EMPLOYERS THAT WORK WITH NEW COLLEGE 16

APPRENTICESHIPS 18T LEVELS 21

PRE-16 @ NEW COLLEGE 22HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT 24

MONEY MATTERS 26CALLING ALL PARENTS & CARERS 28

GET INVOLVED 29ENRICHMENT 30

VISIT US 32APPLY TO US 33

GETTING TO COLLEGE 34

OUR COURSESOUR COURSES 36

CHOOSING YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME 38GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 39

A LEVEL PATHWAYS 40LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL COURSES 44

SUBJECT AREAS46 ART, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY

50 BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE, ACCOUNTING & LAW

54 CHILDCARE & HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

58 COMPUTING AND ICT

62 ENGLISH

66 FOUNDATION LEARNING

68 GENERAL COURSES & TEACHING

70 GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT

74 HAIR & BEAUTY

76 HISTORICAL STUDIES

80 LANGUAGES

84 MATHEMATICS

86 MEDIA & FILM STUDIES

90 PERFORMING ARTS

94 PUBLIC SERVICES

96 RELIGIOUS STUDIES & PHILOSOPHY

98 SCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY

102 SOCIAL SCIENCES

106 SPORT & LEISURE

110 TRAVEL, TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

113 APPLICATION FORM

115 COURSE LIST

GREAT COURSES• Far greater choice than school 6th forms

• Over 130 courses, including: 35 A Levels; vocational

courses; apprenticeships and GCSEs

• Progression opportunities - courses from Entry

Level to Level 3 and HE and degree-level courses

• A Level pathways - underpinned by an

employability focus and with a clear career/

university destination

• “Extraordinary Extras” - enrichment initiatives

designed to support your A Level pathway and

develop your skills.

QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE• “Good” OFSTED report (Nov 2017)

• Fantastic teaching and results (see page 4)

• Accredited with the national Matrix standard award

(June 2019) for providing excellent and impartial

information, advice and guidance services.

DESTINATIONS - UNIVERSITY AND JOBS• 500+ students go on to university each year,

including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities

• A high number go on to jobs and Apprenticeships

• Regular visits from universities and employers

• Specialist careers and HE advice.

FOCUS ON EMPLOYABILITY• Business mentoring and industry

work placement schemes

• Employability qualifications and initiatives

• Links with over 500 businesses through our

Business Services Division, Fast Forward

• Work with employers including Catalent, Imagine

Cruising, Nationwide, GWH, Recycling Technologies,

Torin-Sifan, St James’s Place and Holiday Inn.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT• Student bursaries available to help cover the costs

of College

• Large and experienced Student Services team

providing advice and support on a range of issues

• Additional Support team with fully qualified

Dyslexia teachers/assessors

• Additional Learning Support mentors

• Wellbeing and General mentors

• Full-time dedicated personal tutors providing one-

to-one support and group activities

• Qualified College nurses and counsellors.

GREAT STAFF AND FACILITIES• Continual investment in new buildings and resources

• Active Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• Specialist industry facilities for vocational courses

• Highly-qualified staff; many with postgraduate

qualifications

• Vocational lecturers with industry experience.

REASONS TOCHOOSE NEW COLLEGE

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A BRIDGE BETWEEN SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY OR YOUR FIRST JOB• Learners have greater independence than at

school and are treated like adults

• More freedom and opportunities within a safe and

secure environment.

GIFTED AND TALENTED INITIATIVES• High Flyers’ programme and scholarships (see page 13)

• “Stretch and challenge” approach

• Dedicated Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities

Co-ordinators.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED• Take part in events from fundraising for charities

to end of term parties and performances; from

themed weeks to volunteering opportunities

• NC Ambassadors scheme - our Ambassadors represent

the College at a range of voluntary and paid events

• College taskforces e.g. Environmental, Mental

Health and Buddying.

OVERALL STUDENT LIFE AND EXPERIENCE• Unbeatable combination of teaching excellence,

courses, support and resources all under one roof!

• Develop skills for career/university such as

organisation, independent research, motivation,

team work and communication skills

• We are committed to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion

and Excellence.

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AlumniN E W C O L L E G E

ROB CORPSenior Broadcast

Journalist, BBC News

HEIDI ALEXANDERFormer Labour MP; Deputy Mayor of

London for Transport

ANNA MAYESFormer Head Coach of England Netball

JAHMENE DOUGLASSinger and X Factor

runner up

JAMES PHIPPSCEO, Excalibur

Communications

LAURA HALFORDCommonwealth Silver Medallist

New College is immensely proud of all our students. Here’s a small selection of what some of our alumni have gone on to do. There are more throughout the prospectus.

HIGHER EDUCATION SUCCESSOn average, 500 students each year progress to

university or higher education. In Autumn 2019 (as

of Aug 30th) 54 students were taking up places at

Russell group universities such as Warwick, Cardiff,

Nottingham, Bristol, Birmingham and UCL and many

others were progressing to popular local universities

such as Bristol UWE and Gloucestershire. Degree

subjects studied were as diverse as Robotics,

Criminology, Politics, Medicine, Law, Pharmacy,

Songwriting and Ancient History. Popular subjects

included: Nursing (49 students), Psychology (32

students), Law (21 students) and Engineering-related

subjects (17 students). Five students secured places

to study Medicine or Veterinary Medicine.

Students also stayed on at New College to study

foundation degrees or HNDs in subjects including

Business, Criminology and Early Years.

JOB AND CAREER DESTINATIONSOther students go straight into employment, often linked

to their vocational courses or start Apprenticeships

in their chosen area. In Summer 2019, students joined

industry sectors which included: financial services,

accounting, health care, early years childcare, web

design, retail, fitness and leisure and education.

A LEVEL VALUE ADDED/PROGRESS SCORES New College scores are the highest of any other

state school or college in the Swindon, Royal Wootton

Bassett and Marlborough areas.

These value-added scores tell you how much progress

an A Level student makes between the end of Key

Stage Four (GCSE study) and the end of their A Level

studies. You can compare scores across different

schools and colleges. (Source: Jan 2019 school

performance tables, progress between end of Key Stage

4 and end of A Level study).

SUCCESS AT NEW COLLEGE

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In November 2017, our OFSTED visit confirmed our status as GOOD.

We have remained consistently “Good” for over 20

years, whilst OFSTED grades at other local colleges

have recently fallen. We believe this means you

can be confident that you will receive a good and

robust quality of education here, which is unlikely to

change from application through to the completion

of your studies.

FROM OUR OFSTED REPORT:

OFSTED

“Teachers have

adapted A-level courses

well in light of new

specifications. Teachers

provide a good

structure for learning

through their own

helpful and insightful

course guides.”

“Safeguarding is

effective. Procedures

to ensure that learners

are safe and feel

safe are thorough,

comprehensive and

robust.”

“Relevant and clear

information about

careers and important

employment skills raises

learners’ awareness of

opportunities available

to them.”

“Learners enjoy and

benefit from very good

classroom resources

and College amenities

such as the gym

and excellent sports

facilities. They enhance

their skills through the

effective use of more

specialist facilities

such as information

communication

technology and

performance and

rehearsal spaces.”

16-18 ACHIEVEMENT RATES In the National Achievement Rates Tables (NART) for

academic year 17/18, our achievement rates were the

highest of all local colleges for both the 16-18 and all-

ages, all qualifications groups.

Achievement rates measure the percentages of

learners who begin a course and successfully pass/

achieve at the end of it, whilst pass rates only

measure the success of the number who take the

exam. High achievement rates mean that a student

has joined a course, enjoyed it, stayed on it and

successfully passed at the end - a great indicator of

a positive learning experience!

A LEVEL PASS RATES98% pass rate100% pass rate in 27 subjects41% grades at A* to B

71% grades at A* to C.

BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA PASS RATES: 58% Distinctions.

GCSE PASS RATES326 entries achieved 9 to 4 grades in English and Maths.High percentage of students (above 50%) achieved 9 to 4 grades in 11 out of 20 subjects.

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CHOOSING NEW COLLEGE OVER YOUR

SIXTH FORM

1. School is familiar

and teachers know me - will I feel happy in

College?

2. My 6th form

seems to have good A Level

results. What about New College?

3. College is larger than school and

there’s more people. Will I feel

lost?You’ve matured since

age 11 – but the

school environment

won’t have kept pace

and you may well want

to move on from its

constraints. Attending

New College opens up

more opportunities,

allowing you to spread

your wings, gain more

independence, meet new

people and start afresh.

In Summer 2019, our A

Level pass rates were on

a par with, or better than,

most local 6th forms. Our

A Level overall pass rate

was 98%, with over 40%

of grades at A*, A or B -

and we have many more

A Level students and

entries than schools!

Our progress/value

added scores for A Level

were also higher than

any other state school in

Swindon - see page 7 for

details.

New College has one site

so you will soon find your

way around. You’ll meet

new people and take

different classes, but

you will still be able to

meet up with old friends

in our Restaurant and

social spaces.

4. Will class sizes be

too large?

Our average class size

is 16-17 - small enough

for individual teaching,

but large enough to

ensure that class

discussion and group

work - essential parts of

the learning experience

- are most effective.

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Don’t just assume that you will stay on in your school’s sixth form, even if the school wants you to! You should explore all other post-16 options available to find the place which will offer you the best courses and learning environment for your needs.

New College provides an array of courses/levels that sixth forms cannot offer and our staff will provide the

information, advice and guidance to put you on the right course. We want you to be able to access information

about all available opportunities so you can make the choices that are right for you - we won’t insist you enrol

with us just to hit numbers. We’ve been awarded the matrix accreditation for impartial guidance - if we think

study elsewhere may suit you better, we will say so!

Here are some of the main questions that prospective students ask about the differences between College and 6th form:

5. Why is there a

longer study day at College than

school?

6.My 6th form

offers supervised study sessions - what about New

College?Our timetables allow

teaching up to 5pm; this

is far better preparation

for university or working

life and allows you to

maximise study and

course time.

Studying at College

and university means

that you have to be

motivated and develop

independent research

and study skills. We do

run regular supervised

study sessions and offer

study skills sessions, but

we also offer quiet study

spaces in College to

help you develop these

important skills yourself.

7.Will I receive the same amount of

teaching time that I would have done

in school?

8.Will there be

people to support me if I need it?

Definitely - you will get up

to 150 hours per year per

A Level. Many lecturers

have postgraduate

qualifications and

industry experience and

you will be taught by

someone who has gained

a degree (or an even

higher qualification) in

your subject; and not

by someone with only a

related degree.

As we have more students

(and therefore more

funding), we can provide

a far wider range of

services than school.

You’ll have a Personal

Tutor and access to a

large Student Services

team including nurses,

chaplain, careers advisers

and counsellors. We have

invested in an Additional

Learning Support team

and have a fantastic

reputation for providing

this type of help.

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New College has provided top quality training, education and skills development for over 30 years. We continue to invest in new buildings, resources and the best teachers and learning materials available. You can find out more about these great teaching facilities within each subject area.

GREAT FACILITIES

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PHOENIX THEATREOne of the largest theatres in Swindon.

DISTINCTION HAIR AND BEAUTY SALONSSpecialist rooms with all the latest equipment and materials.

MEDIA MAKE-UP STUDIOSTwo industry-equipped studios with all the latest products.

RECORDING STUDIOThis includes a Live Room with drum kit, guitar amps, synths and keyboards as well as a Control Room, fully-equipped with a Mac Pro, professional-standard hardware and sequencing software packages.

DANCE STUDIOSTwo studios, each with 150m2 space.

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO WITH DARKROOMSFully equipped with 18 medium format enlargers and automatic processor.

ART, DESIGN, FASHION AND TEXTILES STUDIOSThese have a diverse range of equipment and materials to cope with an extensive range of techniques and processes.

SPORTS CENTREThis contains a fitness suite, exercise studio and modern sports hall for use by both sports students and all other students.

We’ve also got other spaces for general student use across other aspects of your student day:

ENRICHMENT CENTREOur Student Enrichment Centre is for use between timetabled lessons with Wii and X Box, pool table, table football and various board games. The Enrichment Co-ordinator is based here.

At the Centre it is possible to book on to any of New College’s extra-curricular clubs or enrichment courses as well as sign up to become a student representative. We welcome new ideas for student run clubs and can provide small amounts of funding to help set up.

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RESTAURANTOur large Restaurant provides a range of refreshments, breakfasts and lunches across six food outlets, which deliver a range of hot and cold

choices.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC)All students and staff can use the LRC on production of their current ID card

and can borrow or use a wide range of books, DVDs, newspapers, journals and

a variety of mobile technologies. The LRC has over 100 study spaces and is

a designated quiet study area. There are 60+ PCs, including eight in a silent

study area, one Apple Mac and spaces for your own laptop use.

E-LEARNINGThe College has a very active Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where teachers

post resources, enabling students to catch up on work, undertake revision

activities, submit assignments online or extend their learning with additional

materials. The VLE is also full of student support information, study skills and

other tips to enhance learning, as well as College news items to keep students

informed of events. You can access it 24 hours a day from College, home and

even from mobile devices. Office 365 is available to all registered New College

students giving online access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and

Outlook as well as 1TB of OneDrive storage. As a student, you will also be able to

download the latest version of Microsoft Office on to your home computer and

Office apps to your mobile devices.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)We invest heavily in IT equipment and infrastructure, providing over 1500

computers including tablets, Apple computers, Windows PCs and netbooks.

Our College-wide network allows students and staff to access a wide range

of resources including cloud-based mail and file storage as well as onsite

facilities such as printing. All classrooms are equipped with interactive

computer-based teaching facilities including projectors and access to a

College-wide wireless network. We also fully support staff and students

that bring their own device helping them to connect to the College’s

excellent resources.

ACCESSIBILITY AT NEW COLLEGEThe New College building and Sports Centre have been purpose built to meet

the needs of all our students, offering an inclusive College environment for a

diverse student body. This includes access for wheelchair users, accessible

toilet facilities across College and a fully equipped Medical room. We have

resources to improve accessibility, including reserved parking and lift access

to upper floors of the main building and Sports Centre. Let us know your

requirements in advance so that we can answer your queries and make

suitable arrangements for your interview. We can also arrange a campus tour

for you.

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NIGEL RODRIGUES LAWN MANOR ACADEMY

OCR LEVEL 3 PHOTOGRAPHYAS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“The photography facilities and equipment

are great - I love the studio. My teachers are so supportive and have helped me prepare for a career in the industry. I had the opportunity to show Robert Buckland MP our photography

exhibition, which helped boost my confidence. I’ve really enjoyed my College experience, made a lot of friends and learned a lot.”

We offer a variety of English and Maths qualifications including Functional Skills

Awards and GCSE. You will be expected to study them as part of your study

programme, if you have not yet achieved grade 4 (or C) in either qualification.

We will assess what is best for you based on your qualifications on

entry and assessments so we can place you on a suitable course. We

also offer different delivery styles to best suit your needs - this could

include traditional classroom study, e-learning and practical workshops.

We provide a wide range of support options. We expect attendance

at all teaching, study and support sessions for your Maths and English

qualifications as a condition of your study here at New College.

Whatever your future, you will need English and Maths. These are vital subjects for further study and employment of all types. The Government requires all students who do not have a GCSE grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Maths to continue to study these subjects.

Recent progress measures published by the Government show that New College is in the top ten colleges in the country for GCSE/Functional Skills Maths and English students.

DID YOU KNOW?

ENGLISH MATTERS,MATHS COUNTS

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REACH THE TOP WITH OUR HIGH FLYERS’ PROGRAMMEIf you are predicted to achieve at least six grade 7s (or grade As) at GCSE you can join our High Flyers’ Programme for academic and vocational studies. The programme includes:

• Up to four linear A Levels

• Extended Project Qualification - see page 69

• Additional expert assistance with your UCAS application

• Dedicated one-to-one tutor coaching, including Oxbridge

• The chance to apply for one of our High Flyers scholarships

• Visits to selected University Open Days and a taster day at Hertford

College, Oxford

• An excellent track record of placing students at Top 20 UK

universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, Bristol, Bath,

Warwick, Imperial, Nottingham and Loughborough.

• A programme of High Flyer initiatives e.g. presentations from graduate

employers and former students, competing in national challenges

• Opportunity to become involved in Gifted and Talented initiatives run

by the Villiers Park Educational Trust

• Help with applying to access schemes at Bristol, Bath and Reading

universities.

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LUCY TITCOMBE HIGHWORTH WARNEFORD

A LEVEL BRITISH AND AMERICAN HISTORYAS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I like the step up in independence that

New College gives you compared to secondary school. I also love the

amount of opportunities there are to join other initiatives such as: NC Ambassadors, sports

clubs and volunteering within the Harbour

Project. I’ve been involved with the New College

Ambassadors, which has helped me become more confident and develop

leadership skills.”

STEM AT NEW COLLEGEWe offer a range of STEM subjects including traditional

A Levels in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further

Maths and Computer Science as well as vocational and

applied courses in ICT, Engineering and Science.

We encourage students not studying Maths A Level to

carry on with Maths beyond 16 by taking the Core Maths

course where possible as an ‘Extraordinary Extra’. Many

of our STEM students complete an Extended Project

Qualification (EPQ), researching a topic of interest

for their project and a high proportion progress to

Russell Group universities. Our Medical Health Pathway

helps students prepare for university applications for

medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine and to sit

the UK Cat and BMAT selection tests.

We have highly qualified tutors and technical staff,

delivering within great STEM facilities. There are nine

well-equipped and modern science labs including two

new Physics Labs. We use sophisticated data-logging

equipment which allows results of experiments to be

displayed on screen in real time, as well as state of the

art equipment such as melting-point apparatus, mass

spectroscopy equipment and colorimeters.

The College prides itself on its digital excellence; we

are a Microsoft Showcase College, using cutting-edge

technology (e.g. virtual-reality equipment) to transform

teaching and learning. We also won a “Creative Learning

Studio” in a national competition run by HP.

Classroom learning is enhanced by trips, field work

and visiting guest speakers. Our able students are

supported to take part in residentials run by Villiers

Park in Cambridge to give then a taste of science

beyond the A Level specification and our Physics

and Biology Olympiad competitors have been very

successful. Previous students have also been involved

in the Sutton Trust summer schools and Nuffield

Research placements, including a research trip to the

Dead Sea. The Able Maths Course introduces topics like

fractals and mandelbrot sets and students take part in

the National Maths Challenge.

With our great courses and facilities, experienced staff

and exciting opportunities, New College offers the

whole package to get you off to a jet-propelled start

to your STEM career path. You can find out more in the

Maths and Science sections.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects are vital to the British economy. Studies have shown that students who take these find it easier to get jobs and have a higher earning potential than others.

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR WORKWhether you want to go to university first or travel during a gap year, you will need to get a job eventually. New College is committed to offering the skills and knowledge you need to ensure that you stand out from the crowd and are able to secure your chosen job. That’s why the New College Employability Team are here to help you along the way.

Employers are looking for a range of transferable skills; not just relevant

qualifications. A 7 Point Framework for Employability Skills is highlighted

by the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) and we call these skills the

‘Magnificent 7’. They are represented in classroom and corridor posters

around College as icons on a mobile phone. This helps our teaching staff

to reinforce these skills in lessons, with employability skills being further

developed in College events, work experience, short online qualifications

and enrichment courses.

WORK PLACEMENTS AND EMPLOYER EXPERIENCESAs part of your study programme, you will experience a range of different

opportunities linked to local businesses, employers and entrepreneurship.

Many courses include presentations by local employers relevant to your

course and all vocational courses will involve work experience or a 350

hour industry placement so you can ‘try out’ future career paths. The

Employability Team can provide you with employers to contact for your

work experience or help you find a placement which directly relates to

your course and the career you would like to progress on to.

16-18 JOB CLUBIf you are actively looking for employment whilst taking a course or are

looking to progress into work or an Apprenticeship after leaving College,

you could benefit from attending this drop-in club for a few hours a

week. Get the support of the Careers Team to help you update your CV;

learn to sell your skills professionally; make the vital phone call or write a

successful covering letter. With our dedicated online VLE resources, you

can benefit from support to work on your application at home too.

CORY FRANCOME KINGSDOWN SCHOOL

BTEC LEVEL 3 SPORTAS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“I would definitely recommend New College

to anyone. Through my lecturer I had the

opportunity to gain work experience with a football coaching company, which

led to part-time work. After I finish my studies I plan to work in the sports industry and possibly go

into personal training and sports massage.”

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EMPLOYERS THAT WORK WITH NEW COLLEGENew College is proud to work with local and regional employers, including those below:

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APPRENTICESHIPS

DANIEL HATHERALL COMMONWEAL SCHOOL

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

“For me, an Apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone

to university. The classroom-based sessions go into a lot of detail and depth and the teaching is great. I plan to

study Software Engineering for Business at UWE once I

complete my Apprenticeship, my aim is to code the future!”

Are you currently employed or know what sort of career you want to enter? Do you want to earn a wage while you learn the job and get qualified? If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions then an Apprenticeship could be right for you!

If you are not already employed, we can support you in finding an

employer; however from the moment that you decide that you want to do

an Apprenticeship, you should also be actively looking for an employer to

help support your Apprenticeship programme.

WHAT DO I GET WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP?• A technical qualification relevant to your job e.g. a BTEC

• Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and ICT if you have not

achieved the equivalent qualifications

• Occupational competence qualification that you gain ‘on the job’, or a

combined competence and technical qualification

• Knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities

• Personal learning and thinking skills

• Knowledge of the right attitudes, behaviours and skills for your

chosen occupational area

• A chance for career progression right to degree level if it is

appropriate for you

• An income!

Apprenticeships are available through New College at three levels; Level

2 (Intermediate Apprenticeship), Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship) and

Level 4/5 (Higher Apprenticeship).

HOW DO I BECOME AN APPRENTICE?Start with a full-time job in your chosen career path (which we can help

you find), with an employer who allows you to be released to spend time

studying. The College will provide an Assessor/Tutor to work with you and

your employer to aid the smooth running of your training and help you

achieve your qualification. You will also attend College for at least half a

day per week. Ideally, you should have five good GCSE grades including

Mathematics and English at grade 4.After finishing their Apprenticeship

97% of our Apprentices remain with the same employer.

97%

DID YOU KNOW?

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WHAT APPRENTICESHIPS CAN I DO?ACCOUNTANCY (AAT) - working in an accountancy firm or within a company finance department

BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION - including general office work in companies, local government and other organisations

CHILDCARE - this could include working in playgroups, nurseries, pre-school, schools and crèches

CUSTOMER SERVICE - working in an office, call centre, on reception, dealing directly with the public

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - working in site security, facilities management, building maintenance

FINANCIAL SERVICES - working in the financial services customer service industry e.g. in insurance or banking

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - working in the care sector in a variety of caring roles

HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER - working in a restaurant, hotel bar etc. in hospitality roles

HUMAN RESOURCES - working in a HR role within a variety of companies

IT INFRASTRUCTURE - working in computer support

IT DIGITAL MARKETING - working in marketing specialising in social media platforms

IT NETWORK ENGINEERING - setting up, developing and maintaining computer networks

IT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - working in software development or web design

IT SOFTWARE TESTER - working testing software

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - working in laboratories in industry, schools and hospitals

MANAGEMENT - working as a manager in a company, local government or other organisations

SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING - working in schools and colleges

TEAM LEADING - working in a team leader’s role in any type of occupational setting.

For further details visit: www.newcollege.ac.ukAlternatively, if you want to know more, or if the one you want to do is not listed, please contact us at

apprenticeships@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 732892.

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T LEVELS ARE COMING TO NEW COLLEGE FROM SEPTEMBER 2021We have been selected as the very first education provider in Swindon and Wiltshire to offer the new Technical Levels or T Levels. These exciting new qualifications are equivalent to three A Levels, last for two years and prepare learners for a skilled career by providing practical skills and knowledge relevant to a chosen profession. They have been developed in conjunction with employers and include an extended industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days).

T Levels offer more teaching hours than current technical courses, as well as English, Maths and digital skills.

They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study

or a Higher Apprenticeship. Around 80% of student time will be spent at College with the remaining 20% time

undertaking the industry placement. This differs to an Apprenticeship, which typically involves training 80%

on-the-job and 20% in the classroom or via off the job learning.

From September 2021, New College will be able to offer T Levels in three industry areas - Digital, Education and

Childcare, and Health and Science.

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IZZY FANCEY HOME EDUCATED

GCSE MATHS, ENGLISH AND PHOTOGRAPHYAS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“College is very different to school, you’re just

friends with everyone. It’s a very relaxed

atmosphere and you meet people along the way.

There is a lot of support here, 1-1 sessions and counselling have been really helpful and I like

having the support staff in my classes.”

90%

Over 90% of our 14-16 year old students continue their studies

with us when they reach 16.

DID YOU KNOW?

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We have a range of course options for 14-16 year olds to study on a part-time basis at New College including Functional Skills, GCSEs or Vocational Qualifications.

The majority of our Pre-16s are Home Educated and undertake a

programme with us in conjunction with their home learning. If you are

Home Educated (i.e. not on roll at a school), then please contact the Pre-

16 team direct as funding is available and we will guide you through the

application process.

We also work in collaboration with local schools; whereby you study both

at school and at New College or the school may choose to fund your full-

time place here at New College studying GCSEs. You must apply through

your school for any of the courses listed in our prospectus using the

special application form available from the Pre-16 Team. Please do not use

the form at the back of this prospectus.

Our 14-16 year old students are able to participate in off-site trips and

activities including an end of year Prom. We also have a part time Pre-16 dog,

Mister Mutley, who helps students to relax and communicate with others.

GCSES AND A LEVELSYou can take some of your GCSEs at New College during Years 10 and 11.

Why not try subjects that are not available at school? Choose from our

range of subjects that covers 140 courses. You may even be able to start

your A Levels at 14 - talk to us for more information.

PRE-16 @ NEW COLLEGE

LARISSA COWARD HOME EDUCATED LEVEL 3 DANCEAS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I feel very comfortable at New College because I have excellent support in all my subjects and from all of the Pre-16 team. I would never have achieved these grades if I was still at school. The classes here are quieter and I have a lot more help and 1:1 support.”

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HELP WHEN YOU NEED ITYOUR PROGRESS COACHYour Progress Coach should be the first person

you go to for advice on any issues. He or she will

monitor your progress on your courses, keep you up

to date with College matters, cover some important

employability and life skills in group sessions, help

you through the UCAS or job application process, and

provide advice on overcoming any individual barriers

to your success in College.

ENRICHMENT CO-ORDINATORWe like students to get fully involved in College life.

We have great facilities and opportunities to try new

things or follow up your interests with new people. If

you want to get involved, start a student club or have

any suggestions about how to improve student life,

talk to the Enrichment Co-ordinator.

COLLEGE COUNSELLORSCounsellors in College are here to help if you have

any personal problems that affect your learning.

They will listen and support you and the service is

confidential. One-off drop in advice is offered as

well as extended support. In most circumstances,

counselling is limited to six sessions.

COLLEGE NURSESIf you have a medical condition or health concern,

our College nurses offer first aid and health advice

on a variety of health-related topics. They provide

health promotion information, sexual health advice

and referral to outside agencies.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTREIf you have a physical or sensory impairment, learning

differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia,

Autistic Spectrum Condition or any other learning

needs, our Additional Support Team can help you.

We provide services including one-to-one specialist

dyslexia teaching, support in class, computer

programmes and specialist equipment. We work closely

with other services to make sure your needs are met.

It is important to tell us early on if you had special

examination arrangements at school - e.g. use of a

laptop or extra time. We can make similar arrangements

for you but need to have up-to-date evidence, which

may require you to meet with a member of our team.

We have a social curriculum for students with Autistic

Spectrum Conditions which enables ASC learners to have

a greater awareness of their learning difference and

how it affects the social world they live in. It aims to help

ASC students to become more effective contributors

and communicators. Exploring ways to deal with stress

and anxiety are essential in order to establish emotional

resilience for life and the workplace.

You can discuss your needs before you start your

programme - please let us know at your interview. If you

are feeling anxious about moving on from your school

or current placement to College, the Transition Project

can help you make that change. This is run over three

days before GCSE Results Day and you will have the

opportunity to gain an additional qualification, meet

people of like minds, make new friends and get to know

your way around the College.

For more information, contact us at

additionalsupport@newcollege.ac.uk.

We want you to feel fully supported during your time at College.

Our Student Services Team, working alongside your Progress Coach, can provide advice on a number of support issues to help you to succeed. Sources of advice include:

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BRITISH DYSLEXIA AWARDThe BDA’s Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark aims to

provide a framework of support and understanding

for schools and other organisations within which

the dyslexic individual can build on existing skills

and develop new ones. This ensures that everyone

within our organisation has a good knowledge of the

needs of the dyslexic individual and that resources

are available to meet such needs. This is likely to lead

to greater levels of achievement and retention for

all learners.

We are the only college in Wiltshire with a Dyslexia

Unit (DU).

SAFEGUARDING TEAMWe care about the safety of our students and

everyone at New College supports our duty to

safeguard and promote the welfare of our students.

If you, as a student here, have any concern about

your wellbeing or safety or the safety of another,

then you should:

• Talk to your Learning Coach, teacher or a trusted

member of staff

• Come to Student Services and ask to speak to

someone from the Safeguarding Team.

CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION ADVICEYour Learning Coach can help you to choose a

career or university course and we offer a range of

activities to support this and help you to develop

transferable skills. The College’s Careers Advisers

can provide extra advice to help you decide your

best route into work or university.

EXAMS AND ASSESSMENTSOur Exams Team will provide you with information

and advice about your exams and other external

assessments along with your subject lecturers.

IMPORTANT - If you are joining New College part-

way through a qualification e.g. you have partially

completed study for A Levels elsewhere, you MUST

see our exams team in your first few weeks. Please

note that linear A Levels cannot be transferred in

the same way that old AS/A Level qualifications can.

CHILDCAREIf you have children, there are funds to help you with

childcare costs while you are studying at College,

depending on your age and circumstances. For more

details, please contact Student Services. You can

receive funds to use any registered child minder

or nursery. ‘Imagine Co-operative Childcare’ is an

independent purpose-built nursery located behind

New College. It is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and

offers flexible childcare for children aged 3 months

to school age.

Call 01793 542591 for more information.

OUR CHAPLAINCYOur multi-faith Chaplaincy Team can support you with

information and advice on faith issues and can be

a friendly listening ear at times of personal loss or

difficulty. They have links to local faith communities

in Swindon. We have a sacred space which is open to

those of all faiths and no faith, for prayer or quiet

contemplation.

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MONEY MATTERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND STUDENT BURSARIESThe Government provides colleges with funds to help

students with financial hardship. These are called

Learner Support Funds. Details of support amounts

and eligibility are available from Student Services.

Financial Support is available if the household

income is below £35,000 before tax. You can request

support to cover transport, equipment, College visits,

books etc.

A Vulnerable Student Bursary is available for

young people in care, care leavers, or in receipt of

Income Support or Universal Credit, Disability Living

Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in

their own right as well as Employment and Support

Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right.

NEW COLLEGE STUDENT FUNDAll students can apply to this fund, which is made

up from the Student Resources Contribution. Small

grants or loans are available to individuals or groups

- perhaps to support a College sports team or to

improve student facilities.

FREE MEALS IN FURTHER EDUCATIONThe Government has made funds available to extend the

provision of free meals into further education colleges.

This is for students aged between 16 and 18 and

students aged over 19 who are continuing on the

same study programme they started before they

turned 19 or who have an Education Health and Care

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Plan (EHC Plan), whose financial circumstances meet

their eligibility criteria. These are being in receipt of,

or having parents who are in receipt of, one or more

of the following benefits:

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseekers Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support

Allowance (ESA)

• Support under part VI of the Immigration and

Asylum Act 1999

• The guarantee element of State Pension Credit

• Child Tax Credit (provided they are not entitled

to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual gross

income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

• Working Tax Credit run-on paid for 4 weeks after

you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

• Universal Credit with net earnings not exceeding

the equivalent of £7,400 pa.

Please note: Courses previously studied even if not

completed and being retaken may incur costs - for

all age groups.

STUDENT RESOURCES CONTRIBUTIONWe ask all students for £50 per year to contribute

towards resources at New College. This optional

contribution directly benefits all students - in recent

years this has helped:

• subsidise the cost of College trips for individual

students with financial difficulties

• fund additional facilities such as undercover cycle

shelters and outdoor table tennis tables

• provide support for students representing the

College in regional and national competitions

• fund student Enrichment Centre facilities.

ADULT STUDENTS 19 AND OVER• If you are aged 19+ as at 31/8/19 and meet

Government funding criteria you may be eligible

for your tuition fees to be waived if one of the

following applies:

• If you have not achieved a grade 4/C or above in

GCSE Mathematics or English you may be able to

study these subjects until you do achieve grade 4

or above.

• If you are not in employment or want to enter

employment or progress into more sustainable

employment; if you earn less than 16 times the

national minimum wage per week or £338 per

month; are in receipt of particular benefits;

undertaking Level 1 or 2 courses to gain skills to

move into work, we can consider fee remission for

your course, (course eligibility criteria may apply).

• If you are employed and cannot contribute

towards the cost of Level 1/2 co-funding fees; are

working and earn less than £16,009.50 as a gross

annual salary (full-time equivalent).

If you are aged 19- 23 • Studying your first full Level 2 or Entry Level/

Level 1 course needed to progress onto your first

qualifying full Level 2 qualification.

• Studying your first qualifying full Level 3

qualification. Note: If you have already achieved

your first full Level 3 qualification you will not be

entitled to any further funding on courses at

Level 3 or above.

If you are aged 19-24 • If you have an Education Health Care Plan.

ADVANCED LEARNER LOANSThese Loans are available for many courses for

learners* aged 19+ as at 31/8/19 as a means to help

fund Further Education and training study at Level

3, 4, 5 or 6. A Loan Bursary Fund is also available to

support students facing financial hardship.

*Eligibility criteria applies. For more information go

to www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Please note, all of the above information is subject

to Government funding eligibility rule changes, which

are beyond our control.

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Our ABC Values are Aspire - Believe - Challenge.

THE ROLE OF PARENTSWe understand just how important parents and

carers are in helping young people make the right

college and course decisions and how confusing the

array of choices can be. You also play a vital role

in the student’s progress and development and we

welcome your co-operation and support in helping

them get through their programme successfully.

We encourage your participation in and support for

College activities - from the early stages of applying,

through to course completion. You are welcome

to attend events such as Open Day and we run a

specific Information Evening for the parents of Year 10

students at the start of the decision-making process.

We’ll keep you up-to-date with progress and produce

termly newsletters, about College events, key dates

and initiatives. Terms 2 & 3 are located on the parent

section of our website. You will also get invitations

to events such as a Parent Consultation Evening and

Higher Education briefing session.

A limited number of students ask us not to contact

parents or carers and to be treated independently. We

promote the advantages of partnership with parents

or carers but respect their wishes if they insist.

OUR PARENT PORTALParents are also encouraged to register for a Parent

Portal account, which allows access to important

information concerning your child including:

• Hand-in dates, marks and grades of all assessed

work throughout the year

• Weekly timetable including rooms and lecturers

• Attendance and punctuality data

• Progress Reviews - twice a year (Dec and Mar), a

report is written by each of your child’s lecturers

commenting on their progress, targets and

current working or predicted grade

• Timetable of examination dates and times.

ATTENDANCEWe monitor students’ attendance in each lesson,

and will give them - and you - regular updates via

the parent portal. If there are any progress issues,

we try to deal with students directly at first, but

if necessary, we won’t hesitate to contact you. In

return, we’d like to encourage you to stay in touch

and to raise any questions at any time.

GETTING INVOLVEDAs well as joining our Partnership of Support, parents

can be involved in many different ways, including

becoming a Governor, giving up their time to run extra-

curricular activities or making donations to assist us

in areas such as the provision of scholarships and

bursaries. If you would like to be more involved please

email us on parenthelp@newcollege.ac.uk.

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CALLING ALL PARENTS &

CARERS

New College provides students with an inspirational and supportive learning environment. In return, we encourage our students to develop and take responsibility for reaching their own goals. In providing an adult environment, we expect a high standard of behaviour. In their time at New College, students will have developed a host of skills to help them face life’s opportunities and challenges.

We think it’s really important for students to get involved in New College life, enjoy a varied social life and have a say on what matters. There’s several different ways in which you can do this.

GET INVOLVED

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BECOME A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE We have reshaped the approach to student

representation this year with a focus on forming

Taskforce Groups for our student representatives.

The diagram below summarises the approach.

Our Taskforce groups undertake a development

project (a ‘mission’) to bring about positive impacts

for students at the College and where possible the

local community and then pitch for funding (£1,000

prize fund) in a local business ‘dragons’ den.

This year, the student reps have formed the following

four groups: Mental Health, Enrichment, Charity &

Fundraising and Environmental.

This current student representative structure is

used to identify New College’s Student Governors.

BECOME AN NC AMBASSADORNC Ambassadors represent the College at a range of

voluntary and paid events. This is a great opportunity

for students to develop a range of skills such as

team working, decision-making and customer service

skills in preparation for Higher Education and future

employment. NC Ambassadors help at open events;

conduct campus tours; give talks at local schools

about New College; organise charity fundraisers and

act as the ‘learner voice’ on College committees.

NC Ambassadors go through an application and

recruitment process. We also provide compulsory

training in Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.

RAISING AND GIVING MONEYOur students are very proactive when it comes to

fundraising. They raise money during national events

such as Children in Need, Comic Relief and Sport

Relief and at other times during the year. The College

has three official charities, Prospect

Hospice, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and MS

Therapy Centre.

LEARN DURING THEMED EVENTSThese events run throughout

the year and give students

the opportunity to access

information about a range

of initiatives and life skills

from internal and external

organisations over lunchtimes.

Our themed events include:

Volunteering Fayre, Anti-

Bullying Week, Diversity Week

and Health Week.

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ENRICHMENT COURSES & EXTRAORDINARY

EXTRASBecause NC life should be fun and fulfilling...

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Enrichment is about providing students with extra opportunities to learn through experience.

Enrichment plays a vital developmental role and helps students to gain soft skills, employability skills and

personal qualities, such as leadership, initiative, perseverance and team spirit. All of these help to prepare

students for adulthood, university and employment.

Enrichment can be experienced as part of your main College programme or pathway (as Extraordinary

Extras), or as additional activities. These sessions are a great way to learn new skills, continue an existing

hobby or passion and to meet new friends.

OUR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMEThis offers a wide variety of opportunities in four key areas:

Please look out for full information about our enrichment programme on the VLE, by visiting the Enrichment Centre or during our Fresher’s Welcome Festival.

EMPLOYABILITYThese activities help students to progress to their

next life stage and apply for university, jobs and

apprenticeships. They develop necessary life skills

such as interpersonal and communication skills,

project and time management, presentation and

negotiation skills as well as IT skills.

Assertiveness & Confidence Building, First Aid, IT Club,

Job Club, Medical Package, Upskill Programme, Work

Experience / Work Shadowing.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Encourages students to work for the benefit of

others and to understand their impact on the world.

They include charity and volunteering work whether

undertaken in College, the local community, nationally

or internationally.

College theme days & events, Freshers’ Festival,

Fundraising for Children in Need, Sport Relief, or local

charities, NCFE L2 Award in Volunteering, Volunteering.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Activities which help to develop practical and social

skills as well as personal interests.

Art Therapy, Choir & Ensemble, College Magazine,

College Production, Dungeons & Dragons, LGBTQ+ Group,

NC Student Representatives, Spanish for Beginners,

Technical Theatre, The Scribblers Writing Group.

SPORT & FITNESSA wide variety of activities to keep fit, have fun and

improve ability in an area of sport, dance or fitness.

Badminton, Barre Pilates, Basketball, Couch to 5K,

Cycling Club, Festi-Fit, Indoor Football, NC Gym,

Powerlifting, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba

VISIT USThe best way to get a feel for life at New College is to come and see for yourself. There are a number of opportunities throughout the year for Year 10s and 11s to visit us.

OPEN EVENTS FOR 2019/20: OPEN DAY Saturday 5TH October 2019 (10am-2pm)

OPEN EVENING Wednesday 29TH January 2020 (5-7pm)

OPEN EVENING Thursday 19TH March 2020 (5-7pm)

OPEN EVENING Thursday 2ND July 2020 (5-7pm)

Please note that we do run additional open evenings and events

across the academic year depending on demand so please keep

an eye on our website for up to date information.

VIP CAMPUS TOURS: Available in term time, lasting 45 minutes. To book, phone 01793 611470 or

email info@newcollege.ac.uk

DAYTIME AND TWILIGHT COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: These sessions takes place in late June/early July. Daytime College

Experience gives Year 10 pupils the chance to visit and participate

in taster sessions and is run in conjunction with schools. Twilight

College Experience is for Year 10/11 pupils in schools with sixth

forms and Home Educated students and takes place after the

school day ends. We run an information session for parents to

attend during the event.

You can find further information about each event closer to the date on our website at www.newcollege.ac.uk

LAUREN WILLIAMS BRADON FOREST SCHOOL

LEVEL 3 APPLIED SCIENCE AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“After having a meeting with a member of the School Liaison team, I found out that New

College offered courses that were perfect for me. I love the practicality of my

Applied Science course. After College, I plan to study Physiotherapy at

Cardiff University. My studies here have helped me to achieve

my goals.”

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newcollegeswindon @NewCollSwindon

@newcollegeswindon newcollegeswindon

STEP 2

visit

STEP 3

apply

STEP 4

interview

STEP 5

offer

STEP 6

welcome day

STEP 7

enrolment

STEP 1

researchLook through this prospectus and get a feel for the College and our courses. If you are

planning to take A Levels, decide which pathway you are going to follow (see page 40). Visit

www.newcollege.ac.uk to find detailed InfoSheets for individual courses (you can search

by infosheet code).

Visit an Open Event to view facilities, talk to students about life here and talk to staff

about courses. You will be able to pre-register for these events via our website closer to

the time and follow updates on social media.

Once you’ve chosen the pathway or courses in which you’re interested, complete the

online application form, or the printed one at the back of this prospectus. You can

send us your application at any time during the year. Some courses fill up quickly so you

should apply as soon as possible.

Attend an interview (lasting 30 minutes) to discuss your course choices. Your parents

or guardians are welcome to come along and you can make after-school or evening

appointments. We start interviewing from October onwards so make sure you apply early!

We are very busy with interviews between January and March in particular.

Once you have had your interview, we will send an offer letter, which will tell you the entry

requirements for your courses, and give you important enrolment dates.

If you accept the place we offer, you will be asked to attend one of our Pre-Enrolment

and Welcome Days at the end of June and we advise you to keep these days free!

Bring your exam results, meet your tutor and confirm your learning programme at

Enrolment in late August. Attend an Induction session and pick up your timetable at the

start of term.

APPLY TO USDeciding your future is a big step and it’s important that you look at all the options available. Here are some useful steps for you to follow:

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GETTING TO COLLEGEEach year students join us from schools all over Swindon and from Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire.

We are located close to the town centre, with

buses coming direct from all parts of Swindon and

surrounding areas. There are also frequent services

to and from the town centre. Parking on-site is free

to everyone, and we are linked to cycle networks with

secure cycle racks on site.

BY BUSNew College is very well served by public transport.

Buses run from the town centre and stop outside the

College at least every 10 minutes. Many bus routes

from in and around Swindon either have a stop on

Queens Drive just outside the College or connect

with the regular services from the town centre.

Discounted monthly travel passes for students aged

16-19 are available for the Swindon area.

Stagecoach Greener Travel Initiative (GTI) discounted

passes are available to New College students on

relevant routes. Annual passes are also available from

Swindon and Wiltshire local education authorities.

These are discounted for students whose families

receive certain welfare benefits.

For students travelling in from Wiltshire or other

counties, you can apply to your County Council for

transport support. We try to minimise the impact of

travel costs on your educational choices by offering

support where possible through our Assisted Travel

Scheme. Please note that the level of support that

we can offer varies from year to year. For further

details on travel passes, timetables and transport

support, please contact:

studentservicesenquiries@newcollege.ac.uk

BY RAIL Swindon station is located in the town centre and

has direct services to London (eastbound) and Bristol

(westbound). There are also services northwards to

Kemble (for Cirencester), Stroud and Cheltenham

and southwards to Chippenham, Melksham and

Trowbridge.

BY FOOTOur main entrance is accessed directly from New

College Drive, off Queens Drive.

BY CARRoad access to New College is from Queens Drive, see

map below. For Sat Nav please use postcode SN3 1AH.

BY BIKENew College is easily accessed by cycle paths and

we can provide a local cycle map. We have a large

number of covered cyclehoops and four secure

cycle tunnels.

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LUCAS GLEED NOVA HREOD ACADEMY

LEVEL 2 PHOTOGRAPHYAS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“There are so many opportunities to get involved in additional

initiatives here. I’m a New College Executive and

Student Representative - I had the chance to do a presentation to tutorial

groups about mental health on World Mental Health Day and was also involved in a BBC Radio

event. Once I complete my studies at New College, I will be going on to do a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with The Platform Project

in Swindon.”

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OUR COURSES

A LEVELSWe offer 38 linear A Levels - you will take exams at the end of two

years study. Subjects are clustered into A Level pathways, underpinned

by an employability focus, to help you identify the best subjects for a

particular career/university destination, while still providing plenty of

choice. You follow a specific A Level pathway, taking subjects from

the recommended core and additional choices listed. There may be

the flexibility to choose other options - talk to us at interview. A small

number of vocational courses are included as choices within the A Level

pathways; these are equivalent to one A Level.

Our A Level pathways include wrap around support such as tutorials,

study skills development and pastoral care as well as specific enrichment

choices. Our enrichment initiatives are called “Extraordinary Extras” –

these link to your chosen pathway and help you to develop skills and

qualities to succeed in that destination or career. Further information

on our A Level pathways can be found on page 40 and a separate A

Level Guide is also available on our website or in a print version.

From the moment that you apply to New College, we will work with you to determine the best programme of study for you, building on your prior achievements and your future aspirations. We will ensure a balance between qualifications, enrichment activity, employability initiatives and support for your learning, study time and leisure.

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VOCATIONAL COURSESWe offer BTECs and other vocational qualifications across a range

of subject areas at Levels 1, 2 and 3. These fully accredited courses

are designed in conjunction with business, to help you reach your

career goals. They provide a practical, real-world approach to learning

alongside a theoretical background, giving learners the knowledge,

understanding and skills that they need to prepare themselves for both

employment or university.

Each Level 3 vocational course lasts for two years and is the equivalent

of studying 3 A Levels. Studying a full course of this size gives the best

possible chance of progression and all students undertaking a Level

3 vocational course will be expected to study the full qualification.

Further information on our Level 3 vocational courses can be found on

page 44.

GCSE AND LEVEL 2 COURSESIf you are entering New College to study at Level 2, you can either

choose a selection of GCSEs OR Level 2 vocational courses.

Please note that New College offers GCSEs taught across one year,

rather than two. Students entering in Sept 2020 to study GCSEs will

therefore have final examinations in Summer 2021.

FOUNDATION LEARNINGThese are courses at Entry Level/Level 1. Further information can be

found on page 62. Level 1 vocational courses are also listed within each

individual curriculum area (from page 45).

SANDRA SURESH CHIRAPURATH

LAWN MANOR ACADEMY A LEVEL BIOLOGY

AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“The teachers are very supportive and

encouraging; they offer great support with difficult concepts and topics. My teachers in my science subjects are very clear

and always give us advice on how we can improve

our work.”

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CHOOSING YOUR STUDY PROGRAMMEAs a guide, use the table below to identify the level and pathway type that best matches the qualification you are likely to have on entry to New College.*

Entering with Level Programme/pathway Duration Leads to

6 GCSEs grades 9-7 3

You will join our High Flyers’ Programme and study either:• A Level Pathway (4 A Levels) OR• A full Vocational Level 3 course

2 years Employment or University or Higher Apprenticeships

5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C) (incl English Language)

3You will be studying either an:• A Level Pathway OR• A full Vocational Level 3 course

2 years

2 yearsEmployment or University or Higher Apprenticeships

4 GCSEs grades 3-4 (D-C)

2

You will be studying either a:• GCSE Pathway OR• Vocational Level 2 Pathway• AND English and Maths

1 year

1 yearLevel 3 courses

3 GCSEs grade 2+ (E+)

1

You will be studying:• Vocational Level 1 courses• And English and Maths

1 year Level 2 courses

GCSEs at grade 1 (F+) or below

Entry/1You will be studying a:• Step Up programme

1 year Level 1 courses

38* Where a student has not followed the usual entry route through a local school, other considerations apply.

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA LEVEL PATHWAYSIn order to be considered for an A Level pathway, you will need to

obtain a minimum of five 4 (or C) grades, one of which should be English

Language. Some A Levels may also require at least a grade 6 (or B) or

have individual entry requirements - please check course infosheets at

www.newcollege.ac.uk.

VOCATIONAL COURSES AT LEVEL 3 Vocational Courses usually require five 4 (or C) grades. Alternatively,

a Level 2 Vocational qualification in the relevant area is accepted

alongside English Language GCSE at grade 4 (or C) and for some

courses Maths GCSE at grade 4 (or C). Some courses may have other

specific requirements and these can be found on course infosheets at

www.newcollege.ac.uk.

LEVEL 2 PATHWAYSIf you obtained mainly 3 (or D) grades at GCSE, you will be able to

undertake a package of GCSEs.

Vocational courses usually require four 3 (or D) grades at GCSE. If you

do not have 4 (or C) grades in Maths and English GCSEs you will have to

study these alongside your vocational course.

ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 1 Vocational Courses are offered in several subjects at Level 1. For

students joining us with 3-1 grades (or E-G) at GCSE or without any

qualifications, our Level 1 courses and Step Up programme are an ideal

entry route into College.

ZARA BROCKHILL COMMONWEAL SCHOOL

A LEVEL SOCIOLOGYAS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“One of the reasons I enjoy studying here is because in comparison to school

or sixth form, I am treated like an adult which is really

refreshing. I study the Pre-Teaching award, which

has given me invaluable experience towards my university choice and future career. After

College, I will be studying a Primary Education Degree at Bath Spa University!”

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BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAYCHOOSE FROM TWO OR MORE CORE SUBJECTS: Accounting; Business Studies; Certificate in

Financial Studies (vocational); Economics; Maths; Psychology

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Classical Civilisation; English Language; English Language

and Literature; Environmental Science; French; German; Government and Politics; Graphic Design;

History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Law; Media

Studies; Philosophy; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Core Maths; Debating Club; Dragon’s Den pitch; Enterprise Qualification;

Extended Project Qualification; Grade Booster Event, Birmingham; Hotel Takeover; Student Executive;

University Masterclasses.

CREATIVE ARTS PATHWAYCHOOSE ONE OR TWO CORE SUBJECTS: Art: Historical Practice; Digital Music Production

(vocational); Fashion and Textiles; Fine Arts; Graphic Design; Photography

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Classical Civilisation; Biology; Business Studies; English

Language; English Language and Literature; Film Studies; History (British & American 20th Century);

History (British & European 20th Century); Media Studies; Product Design; Psychology; Sociology;

Spanish

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: College Production; Enterprise Qualification; Extended Project

Qualification; Fashion Show; Film Club and competitions; Journalism; Photography; Pop-up

photography shop/exhibition.

DESIGN AND MEDIA PATHWAYCHOOSE ONE OR TWO CORE SUBJECTS: Film Studies; Graphic Design; Media Studies; Photography;

Product Design;

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Business Studies; Classical Civilisation; Digital Music Production

(vocational); English Language; English Language and Literature; Fine Art; French; History (British &

American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Maths; Physics; Sociology; Spanish;

Sport & Exercise Science (vocational); Textiles & Fashion

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: College Production; Extended Project Qualification; Fashion Show; Film

Club and competitions; Live brief work with employers; Photography; Student Magazine.

A LEVEL PATHWAYS*

40* Correct at the time of press - please visit www.newcollege.ac.uk for up-to-date versions. Subjects are recommended but other options are available.

ENGINEERING PATHWAYCHOOSE BOTH CORE SUBJECTS: Maths; Physics

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Business Studies; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics;

Engineering (Extended Certificate); Further Maths; Geography; Product Design

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Able Maths course; Employer Lectures; Maths Team Challenge; National

Maths Challenge; visits to employers.

ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION PATHWAYCHOOSE ONE CORE SUBJECT: English Language; English Language and English Literature; English

Literature

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Ancient History; Classical Civilisation; Digital Music Production

(vocational); Film Studies; French; Government and Politics; Graphic Design; History (British &

American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Law; Media Studies; Philosophy;

Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Creative Writing and Reading Group; Debating Club; Extended Project

Qualification; Harbour Project; Journalism; Meet the Author event; Publishing; Room to read; Student

Executive; Student Magazine; University trips.

ENVIRONMENT AND EARTH SCIENCE PATHWAYCHOOSE AT LEAST TWO CORE SUBJECTS: Applied Science; Biology; Chemistry; Environmental

Science; Geography; Maths

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Classical Civilisation; Computer Science; English Language;

English Language and Literature; German; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British

& European 20th Century); Media Studies; Physics; Spanish

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: A Level Geography Conference; Core Maths; Extended Project

Qualification; Environmental Task Force; Field Work; Journalism; Voluntary Conservation work.

41* Correct at the time of press - please visit www.newcollege.ac.uk for up-to-date versions. Subjects are recommended but other options are available.

FINANCIAL ACADEMY PATHWAYCHOOSE AT LEAST TWO CORE SUBJECTS: Accountancy/AAT Level 2;

Business Studies; Certificate in Financial Studies (vocational); Economics; Maths

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: English Language; English Language and

Literature; English Literature; Further Maths; Geography; Sociology; Spanish

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Charity & Fundraising Taskforce; Core Maths;

Dragon’s Den pitch; Employer lectures; Finance and Economics master

class; Grade Booster event; Student Investor Challenge; World Skills event

in Financial Advice.

HUMANITIES PATHWAYCHOOSE TWO OR MORE CORE SUBJECTS: Ancient History; Classical

Civilisation; Government and Politics; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Criminology (vocational); English

Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Geography;

Law; Maths; Sociology; Spanish

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Debating Club; Extended Project Qualification;

Journalism; German; Student Executive; Student Governor; Student Magazine;

University Taster Day.

LAW AND LEGAL PATHWAYCHOOSE ONE MORE CORE SUBJECTS: Criminology (vocational); English

Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Government

and Politics; Law

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Ancient History; Business Studies; Classical

Civilisation; Geography; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British

& European 20th Century); History (The Tudors and French Revolution); Maths;

Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Debating Club; Extended Project Qualification;

Mock Elections.

MATHS, PHYSICS AND COMPUTING SCIENCE PATHWAYCHOOSE SUBJECTS: Maths plus one or more of: Computer Science; Physics

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Biology; Chemistry; Economics; Fine Art;

Further Maths; Geography; Music

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Able Maths course; Employer visits and talks;

Engineering Certificate; E-Sports tournament; Extended Project Qualification;

National Maths Challenge; Physics Olympiad; Senior Maths Challenge.

42* Correct at the time of press - please visit www.newcollege.ac.uk for up-to-date versions. Subjects are recommended but other options are available.

MEDICAL HEALTH PATHWAYCHOOSE SUBJECTS: Chemistry plus one or more of: Biology; Maths; Physics

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: English Language; English Language and

Literature; English Literature; French; Further Maths; Geography; German; History

(British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century);

Psychology

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: BMAT/UKCAT lessons; Debating Club; Extended Project

Qualification; Mental Health Task Force; Talks from GPs and Admissions Tutors;

Volunteering.

PERFORMING ARTS PATHWAYCHOOSE ONE OR TWO CORE SUBJECTS: Drama; Music

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Biology; Classical Civilisation; Digital Music

Production (vocational); English Language; English Language and Literature; Fine

Art; Maths; Media Studies; Sport & Exercise Science (vocational)

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Choir; College Production; Dance Company;

Entrepreneurship Qualification; Extended Project Qualification; Fashion Show; Film

Club and competitions; Orchestra; Photography.

SOCIAL SCIENCES PATHWAYCHOOSE ONE OR TWO CORE SUBJECTS: Sociology; Psychology; Criminology

(vocational); Government and Politics

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Biology; Classical Civilisation; Economics; English Language; English Language

and Literature; English Literature; Geography; History (British & American 20th

Century); History (British & European 20th Century); History (The Tudors and French

Revolution); Law; Maths; Religious Studies; Philosophy; Sport & Exercise Science

(vocational)

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Core Maths; Debating Club; Extended Project

Qualification; Journalism; Student Magazine; University Taster Day.

STEM AND HEALTHCARE PATHWAYCHOOSE AT LEAST TWO CORE SUBJECTS: Applied Science; Biology; Chemistry;

Maths; Physics; Psychology

CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS: Computer Science; Environmental Science;

Further Maths; Geography; Product Design; Sociology; Sport & Exercise Science (vocational)

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS: Biology/Physics Olympiad; Core Maths; Employer Visits &

Lectures; Extended Project Qualification; Mental Health Task Force; University visits.

43* Correct at the time of press - please visit www.newcollege.ac.uk for up-to-date versions. Subjects are recommended but other options are available.

All courses are full vocational qualifications, equivalent to three A Levels.

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APPLIED SCIENCE ART AND DESIGN BEAUTY THERAPYBUSINESSCHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMPUTINGCREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION (FILM AND TV)DANCEFASHION AND CLOTHING

HAIRDRESSINGHEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREMEDIA MAKE UP (PRODUCTION ARTS)PERFORMING ARTSPHOTOGRAPHYPUBLIC SERVICES (UNIFORMED)SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCETRAVEL AND TOURISM

* Correct at the time of press - please visit www.newcollege.ac.uk for up-to-date versions. Subjects are recommended

but other options are available.

LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL COURSES*

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HAIRDRESSINGHEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREMEDIA MAKE UP (PRODUCTION ARTS)PERFORMING ARTSPHOTOGRAPHYPUBLIC SERVICES (UNIFORMED)SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCETRAVEL AND TOURISM

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SUBJECTAREAS

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The Art Department offers students many opportunities

and prepares them for both employment and progression

onto higher-level courses.

You will work with a team of dedicated subject specialists,

technicians and academic instructors, in textiles &

fashion, fine art, historical practice, graphic design,

photography and product design. You will have the

opportunity to improve your visual, analytical and contextual skills and understanding, whilst exploring a range of materials,

techniques and processes.

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THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

3D DESIGN: PRODUCT DESIGN A LEVEL NC190

ART & DESIGN FOUNDATION DIPLOMA VOCATIONAL LEVELS 3/4 NC480

ART & DESIGN VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC428

ART & DESIGN VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC476

ART & DESIGN VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC331

CREATIVE CRAFT VOCATIONAL LEVELS 1/2/3 NC699

FASHION & TEXTILES(INCLUDING COSTUME & INTERIORS)

VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC447

FINE ART A LEVEL NC103

GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION A LEVEL NC155

HISTORICAL PRACTICE A LEVEL NC162

PHOTOGRAPHY A LEVEL NC141

PHOTOGRAPHY VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC413

PHOTOGRAPHY VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC433

PHOTOGRAPHY GCSE NC616

TEXTILES & FASHION A LEVEL NC149

COME AND LEARN IN A CREATIVE DEPARTMENT THAT HAS ARTSMARK GOLD STATUS!

THIS AWARD CELEBRATES PROVIDERS THAT CHAMPION THE ARTS AND STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEIR PROVISION.

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?In studying one of these courses, you will:

• Understand how artists, photographers and designers create and

produce work

• Develop creative application skills

• Record and present art and photography work to a high standard of

finish, suitable for progression into Level 3 study or employment

• Build your confidence.

PAÔLLA SANTOS DE MELO FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT

A LEVEL 3D DESIGN: PRODUCT DESIGN AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

STUDYING FOR AN ARCHITECTURE DEGREE AT READING UNIVERSITY

“I would highly recommend the Product

Design A Level. You get the opportunity to present original ideas and develop drawing

skills, as well as taking part in group work and

competitions. Once I started at university I felt well prepared, like I already had a great

knowledge of the topics we were covering.”

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RYAN WALKLETT FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT

A LEVEL TEXTILES AND FASHION AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

WENT ON TO BE A GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE CONTESTANT. NOW A COSTUME DESIGNER

“The incredible staff and tutors at New College gave me guidance and

direction, as well as encouraging my ambition

to succeed; and now every day I have the

incredible opportunity to work with actors, models, musicians,

dancers and comedians. I was also awarded a

place at the prestigious Central Saint Martins to study Menswear

so that my skills can continue to develop and I can challenge myself

further.”

AlumniN E W C O L L E G E

Every year the creative arts sector contributes £92 billion

to the UK economy

The creative economy accounts for 1 in 11 jobs across the UK

£92bn

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STAFF AND FACILITIESAll staff have first and/or second degrees in their

specialist subjects. Many continue to work at different

levels in their respective industry specialisms and

some are judges for national competitions. Others

are internal and external examiners and moderators

for a range of examining boards. Staff are available

to support you outside structured lessons and our

in-house academic instructor and technical staff

are available to help you. You will be given many

opportunities for self-development, as well as to build

your confidence and technical ability.

There are dedicated specialist studios, which

all students have access to. These include two

professionally equipped Fashion and Textiles studios.

Specialist equipment includes: 27 domestic sewing

machines; 28 free motion embroidery machines; 12 x

8 shaft looms; PR60 digital embroidery machine; six

domestic overlockers; two industrial sewing machines;

one industrial overlocker; one industrial chain stitching

machine; heat presses; digital sublimation printing, six

knitting machines, Laser cutter, vacuum former and

professional print and cutting tables.

We also have a diverse range of equipment and

materials to cope with an extensive range of

techniques and processes (embroidery, bead

embroidery, appliqué, surface pattern design, silk

screening, sublimation, collagraphs, mono printing,

felt making, weaving, constructed textiles and dyeing).

There is also a Photography Studio with darkroom. This

is fully equipped with 18 medium format enlargers and

automatic processor. The facilities include black and

white processing equipment and material. The studio

is equipped with flash and tungsten lighting, including

colorama backdrops.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKYou will have the opportunity to experience real-

life work through undertaking live briefs set by

local companies, groups and organisations during

most courses.

Students have progressed to study degree courses in

a full range of art-related subjects such as: textiles;

textiles for fashion; marketing; costume design; stage

and screen design; product design; graphic design;

illustration; photography; art history; conservation;

fine art; printmaking; 3D; surface design; interior

design; fashion retailing and advertising. Some

students choose to remain at New College studying the

Foundation Diploma or HND in Textiles.

Career destinations have included:• Costume and wardrobe for the West End and

Walt Disney • Head of Lingerie Design for Marks & Spencers• Surface Pattern Designer for W’Innovate• Social Media marketing for Ernest Jones Jewellery• Photographer for a media organisation.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, visits

and trips. Recent ones have included:

• Trips: Regular gallery, museum and industry related

visits; National Gallery, Ashmolean, Fashion & Textile

Museum, Clothes Show, IMATS and the Warner Bros

Harry Potter Studios

• Trade shows and exhibitions: Knitting & Stitching

Show, Starpack, New Designers

• Guest speakers, competitions and extra live

commercial briefs

• Opportunities to collaborate cross-College on

different events and performances e.g. annual

Fashion Show, Photography Exhibition.

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BUSINESS, ENTERPRISEACCOUNTING

& LAW

Studying courses from within this curriculum area

ensures that you will gain practical employability

skills as well as the knowledge required to

achieve qualifications. The lecturing team promotes

progression from your starting place through to your chosen destination,

whether this is Higher Education, employment

or an Apprenticeship. Employability skills are

embedded into courses through work experience and links with employers.

New College has been the only A Level Accounting

provider in the county for the last 20 years.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?As well as developing skills specific to the course, you will develop a very

broad range of skills and competencies which can be applied to many

areas. These include: management; presenting; self-management;

organisation; time management and planning as well as essay writing,

numerical and analytical skills.

TAYLOR CHURCHILL ROYAL WOOTTON BASSET ACADEMY

A LEVEL BUSINESS STUDIES AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“New College has helped me find my purpose. I didn’t know what I wanted to do,

but my Business course inspired me - I now have my own clothing brand. I have an unconditional offer for Bath Spa University, and

will be studying there when I have completed my A

Levels.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

ACCOUNTING A LEVEL NC100

AAT DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING LEVEL 3 NC829

AAT CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING LEVEL 2 NC782

BUSINESS A LEVEL NC151

BUSINESS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC441

BUSINESS GCSE NC600

BUSINESS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC765

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SKILLS LEVEL 1 NC725

ECONOMICS A LEVEL NC116

FINANCIAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA

(LONDON INSTITUTE OF BANKING & FINANCE)LEVEL 3 NC821

CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL EDUCATION LEVEL 2 NC334

LAW A LEVEL NC132

ACCOUNTANCY APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS 2/3/4 See p.18

BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS 2/3/4 See p.18

FINANCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

APPRENTICESHIPLEVEL 3 See p.18

TEAM LEADING MANAGEMENT APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS 2/3/5 See p.18

FINANCIAL SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE APPRENTICESHIP

LEVELS 2/3 See p.18

60%

Total employment in SMEs was 16.3 million; 60% of all private sector employment in the UK

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Graduate starting salaries range from £17,000-£42,000 in accounting and professional services, £27,000-£55,000 in

banking and finance, and £40,000-£56,000 in

investment banking

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STAFF AND FACILITIESAs well as possessing teaching qualifications, our lecturing staff have

gained specialist qualifications in financial services, human resources,

economics, marketing and accounting. They also possess industry

experience by working in relevant roles such as solicitor, accountant,

banking, management trainer and call centre manager. Staff also have

experience of being examiners for various examination boards.

There is a depth of industry experience and connections across the

lecturing team, which helps to inform and plan the many employability and

work experience opportunities. You’ll be taught in dedicated specialist

business, accounting, finance and law classrooms and have access to the

risual Microsoft IT suite to consolidate IT applications skills.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKEmployability skills are at the centre of everything we do. Students gain

interview and presentation skills through interviews with employers; write

business proposals and reports; and develop problem-solving, team work

and communication skills through employer initiatives and work experience.

The AAT programmes provide work experience within the College’s Finance

Office, or with a number of accountancy firms in the local area. Law

students have the opportunity to apply for a voluntary work experience

programme in the legal department of the National Trust.

Student career destinations have included roles at companies such as Ernst

& Young, Sony, Morris Owen, Go Cardless, and the Metropolitan Police.

Others have gone on to study higher-education level qualifications at

institutions including the London School of Economics, Bristol, Southampton,

Bath, Reading and Exeter. Several students have won degree scholarships to

the London Institute of Banking and Finance.

TRIPS AND EVENTSYou will benefit from participating in all kinds of initiatives, visits and trips.

Recent trips have included Bank of England; annual student conference to

Birmingham; subject taster days at the University of the West of England.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2018, the UK financial services sector employed

1.1 million people.

In 2017, barristers with over 5 years’ experience could earn

£50,000- £200,000

1.1m

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CHILDCARE, & HEALTH &

SOCIAL CARE

Studying Childcare and Health and Social Care courses

ensures that you will gain practical employability skills including those required to

work with and care for people or children as well as gaining

the knowledge required to achieve qualifications.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS Childcare courses at Level 1 will provide you with knowledge of childcare

from 0-8 years in different settings; equality, diversity and inclusion and

play through to safeguarding. The course includes practical and theory

elements and opportunities to undertake voluntary work. Studying at Level

2 and 3 allows you to continue to develop knowledge and skills of child

development, safeguarding, equality, play learning, literacy and numeracy.

You will have real opportunities to undertake placements with children

aged 0-7 years in different sectors, developing a portfolio of evidence

to demonstrate your practical skills. On successfully passing the Level 3

course, you will gain Early Years Education Status and a licence to practise.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREWith Health and Social Care courses, you will learn about the caring

community including various groups such as children and young

people, those who have a disability, vulnerable adults and older

people with a range of needs in a variety of settings. Studying

for Level 1 and 2 qualifications will provide good communication,

numeracy and interpersonal skills, an understanding of equality and

inclusion and help you to develop empathy towards others. Studying

at Level 3 will also give you a good understanding of effective

communication, an introduction to Psychology and Sociology, the

opportunity to engage in a placement of your own choosing and

involvement in the latest health promotions and campaigns.

HOLLIE DAVIES KINGSDOWN SCHOOL

BTEC LEVEL 3 HEALTH & SOCIAL CAREAS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I like the support you get at New College. My

teachers are always available to answer any questions and are happy to help.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

DIPLOMA IN CARING FOR CHILDREN VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC703

CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR)

VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC811

DIPLOMA FOR THE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC758

EXPLORING THE CARING SECTORS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC328

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC426

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC312

HOME COOKING SKILLS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC471

CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2/3 See p.18

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2/3 See p.18

91%

91% of New College students taking an Extended Diploma

achieved at least one Distinction in 2019.

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STAFF AND FACILITIESAll our teaching staff have teaching and specialist vocational

qualifications as well as extensive relevant industry experience from

within the health, social care and childcare sectors. Some staff also

have degree and postgraduate qualifications in associated childcare

subjects such as QTS, Early Childhood Studies and in healthcare

subjects and are members of regulatory bodies such as the Health and

Care Professions Council (HCPC). They also hold a variety of sector

specific qualifications (dementia, food hygiene, first aid, assertiveness,

substance misuse). Support is also available from academic instructors

and our Additional Learning Support team.

Both subject areas are taught in dedicated and well-equipped training

rooms and corridors with a variety of industry displays. There are also

dedicated rooms for home cooking. Specialised equipment is available

that supports both industries and links theory to practice. You will also

have access to many physical resources such as books and magazines

via our Learning resource centre as well as online resources via the

College’s Virtual learning Environment.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKEmployability skills are embedded throughout these courses. Voluntary

and compulsory placements within industry settings will give you real-

life experience and practical skills in working with teams, parents,

clients and stakeholders. There are a range of guest speakers and

opportunities to attend careers and employability fairs.

Student career destinations have included the following:

Students have also gone on to study higher-education level qualifications

including HNC/D Early Years at New College; foundation degree and

degrees in nursing, midwifery, primary education, physiotherapy and

social work at university.

TRIPS AND EVENTSYou will benefit from participating in visits, trips and initiatives. Recent

ones have included: contributing to health promotion campaigns; charity

fundraising activities (Children in Need, Remembrance Day, Comic Relief)

and Macmillan coffee mornings; trips to Nursery World, Cotswold Wildlife

Park, Forest School Nature walks; team-building activities; the Imperial

War Museum, Swindon Hindu and Cultural Centre, London Body Show.

EARLY YEARS• Nursery Manager• Early Years Teacher• Community Nursery Nurse

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE• Residential Care• Youth and Community work• Care Support work.

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MAYA MOMI THE DORCAN ACADEMY

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“The staff and teachers are very supportive and

empowering. My teachers have always pushed me to thrive for greatness and challenge myself, they have been very helpful with University and job

applications. Volunteering was a massive eye opener

and great educational opportunity. The Health

Promotion campaign was also an amazing initiative

to be a part of; it was great to give back to the New College community. I am going to Kings College London University to study

BSc Childrens Nursing. I hope to work in Paediatric

Intensive Care.”

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COMPUTING

The Computing and ICT curriculum area offers you

the chance to gain Industry recognised qualifications

from Level 1 through to 5 and prepare for the work place and higher education. The team has strong links with

industry partners and this link is embedded throughout the

Computing offer, giving you the opportunity to work on

real-life projects.

New College is recognised as a a Microsoft Showcase

College and is a lead ‘Digital Schoolhouse’ institution,

running pioneering teaching initiatives with pupils from

primary and secondary schools.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?Studying a Computing course will help you to become a better thinker,

problem-solver and more passionate about your subject. You will also develop

other core skills and competencies such as presenting, time management,

planning, teamwork, communication, research skills and organisation.

STAFF AND FACILITIESThe Computing team have a wide range of staff, offering unique skillsets

ranging from Website Development, Networking, Programming, Cyber

Security and Data Analyst.

Individual staff also have experience of being examiners and assessors for

examination boards, Intel Visionaries, lead teachers for Digital Schoolhouse

and writing articles for publication.

We have ten Computer labs fully equipped with desktop PCs and state of

the art software. In addition, we have a Microsoft showcase classroom with

surfaces and a latest surface hub. The department also has a specialist

Cyber Security lab which allows learners to experiment with ethical hacking,

cryptography, networking and physical computing.

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

COMPUTER SCIENCE A LEVEL NC111

COMPUTING VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC400

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICTENTRY LEVEL 1/2/3

AND LEVEL 1/2NC962

INFORMATION AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC311

INTRODUCTION TO ICT LEVEL 1 NC739

DIGITAL MARKETING APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 See p.18

INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP

LEVEL 3 See p.18

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3/4 See p.18

SOFTWARE TESTER APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 See p.18

DANIEL PARKER ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE

BTEC LEVEL 3 COMPUTING AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“I love New College as all of the lecturers and tutors are all so friendly and supportive. I had the

opportunity to be involved in the Digital Schoolhouse esports tournament two years running. This year I was selected to design the official tournament trophy; this was such

an exciting experience. I received some fantastic guidance and mentoring from my lecturers. When I finish my studies at New

College I aim to have a Level 4 Apprenticeship in

Software Design.”

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKEmployability is a fundamental element to every Computing course.

There are strong links to industry partners including PlayStation, UKIE,

Sega, Intel and British Computer Society.

Our Level 3 Computing students have the opportunity to progress to:

• Foundation Degree in Cyber Security at New College

• Level 3/4 IT apprenticeships through New College (Network

infrastructure, Software Development L3/4, Digital Marketing)

• University to study Computing, Computer Science, Computer

Forensics, Games Development, or Digital Media.

We try our best to accommodate all learners on work experience.

Employers volunteer to provide our learners with an opportunity to

undertake mock interviews to prepare them for employment and HE.

TRIPS AND EVENTSYou will benefit from participating in all kinds of initiatives, visits and trips.

Recent ones have included: BETT Conference; Trip to EXG Eurogamer, DSH

esports competition playing Rocket League/Overwatch; Edge esports

internships; and the Big Bang Fair.

AlumniN E W C O L L E G E

CALLUM CARTA FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SOFTWARE

AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMMENOW STUDYING CYBER AND COMPUTER SECURITY

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

“The computing course covered a wide spectrum of implementable skills and concepts in the IT

industry including: website development, network security, programming and the fundamentals of computer hardware.

This solidified my love for the subject as well as my

desire to continue with it.”

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MELFRIDA P CARDOZO EXTERNAL SCHOOL

LEVEL 3 COMPUTING AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“There is so much opportunity to progress within the College, from

entry-level study, all the way up to a Cyber

Foundation Degree. When I finish College, I plan to do a Cyber

Security Apprenticeship with the Fast Forward

Hub here at New College. I have really enjoyed my

time here and I’ve gained so much knowledge.”

EMILY GREARSON CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

LEVEL 3 DIGITAL MARKETING APPRENTICE

“I chose to do an Apprenticeship because the course description really caught my eye

and the facilities at New College are great. I would

highly recommend an Apprenticeship to anyone!

It has provided me with the relevant experience,

while earning money. It’s been great gaining

knowledge of what it’s like to be in a workplace.”

Median starting salaries in IT are £30,000

There are 2,261 active games companies in the UK

(as of June 2018)

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ENGLISH

Studying an English course at New College will allow

you to improve your literacy and communication skills

and explore literature and language throughout time.

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HOW WILL STUDYING AN ENGLISH COURSE HELP ME?Our Level 1 and 2 courses will help you to: understand and interpret a

text; order ideas and structure your writing; use punctuation, spelling and

grammar accurately; select evidence from texts to support your ideas

and share opinions in group discussions. At Level 3, we offer a breadth of

English options, more than any 6th form, which will help you develop essay

writing, analytical and critical thinking skills. You will learn how to sensitively

interpret texts, and how to alter language to suit a variety of purposes. We

have chosen set texts tailored to the interests of our students and based

on their feedback.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKThere are plenty of chances for you to engage with employers and develop

work skills as well as undertake work experience related to your study. Our

students go on to university to study courses such as:

• Historical Studies

• Science and Medicine

• Education

• Arts and the Humanities.

Career destinations include:• writing and journalism

• teaching

• human resources

• publishing

• marketing.

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

ENGLISH LANGUAGE A LEVEL NC119

ENGLISH LITERATURE A LEVEL NC120

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A LEVEL NC118

ENGLISH GCSE NC620

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)PRE-ENTRY/ENTRY 1,2,3/

LEVEL 1NC500

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISHENTRY 3/LEVEL 1

NC961

JOURNALISMABC LEVEL 3

AWARDNC828

New College placed 9TH out of 186

colleges nationally for progress

in GCSE English, acording to

Department for Education data.

JESSICA COURT THE RIDGEWAY SCHOOL

A LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“It’s been an amazing place to study and I’m

so grateful I’ve had the chance to do my

A Levels here. I’ve made life-long friends and

the experience has been truly life-changing in the best way possible. After College, I’m planning to do an undergraduate

degree in English Literature and go on to do a postgraduate degree in Publishing.”

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SANTINO PRINZI FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT

A LEVEL IN ENGLISH LITERATURE AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSIONS ASSISTANT AT AN ACADEMIC DIGITAL PUBLISHER

“My courses at New College were interesting and the teachers knew how to engage with us

as students in a way that brought out the best in us. This really made a

difference to my student experience. Since College, I have become a writer of flash fiction – stories of around 1000 words and

often much fewer – and have published two short

collections.”

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SPEAKERS AND EVENTSYou will benefit from participating in all kinds of initiatives and trips. These

include: visiting speakers and university lecturers; trips to conferences and

performances of plays; employability sessions for GCSE English learners run

by organisations like Nationwide and The Transformation Trust; celebration

evenings for students.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAll of our lecturers have degree-level qualifications, while several also

possess postgraduate qualifications, including MAs in Welsh Literature,

Postcolonial Literature, Creative Writing and a PhD in English. Staff also

have experience in marking GCSE/A Level examination papers, moderating

coursework and writing academic resources for educational publishers.

Our writer in residence, Stephen Tuffin, holds an MA in Creative Writing

and runs our book and writing clubs. Stephen frequently performs his

work at events such as Story Fridays in Bath. Euan Tait, English Lecturer,

is a Librettist and is often commissioned to write pieces.

You will have access to a range of resources to help you in your study,

including: subscriptions to e-learning resources such as Clickview,

Emagazine, English Review and Massolit; a dedicated computer room

for English subjects; and an English and Maths Hub where students

can complete past papers and seek support from a subject specialist.

We also offer extensive support beyond lessons from our academic

instructing team, alongside workshops and 1-2-1 support.

DILYAN BOTEV SWINDON ACADEMY

A LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATUREAS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“My family and friends recommended New

College to me. The variety of courses on offer are great, and the teachers

are always happy to help.”

In 2018 there were 61,000 employed journalists

in the UK

DID YOU KNOW?

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FOUNDATION LEARNING

If you need help deciding where to go to next or you do not have

the grades to move on, then a Foundation Learning programme

is right for you. Studying courses from this area will help

you to build your confidence and knowledge as well as to improve

your skills and qualifications. Our aim is to help you progress

to a GCSE/Level 2 programme, an Apprenticeship or a full-time job.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?STEP UPStudying this course will help you with practical skills such as CV-writing

and interview techniques and you will also take part in taster sessions for

different career paths.

You will be working towards an Entry 3 or Level 1 Award, Certificate or

Diploma in Progression. You will work on your English and Maths skills and

develop the important personal skills that employers and colleges look for,

such as teamwork, assertiveness and decision-making. Staff will help you

to create and follow a plan for where you want to go next. This might be to

another college course, training or into work. We will help with any job or

college applications that you make during the course.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS IN MATHS, ENGLISH OR ICTEach of these qualifications will help you to gain the practical skills that

enable you to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. They

will also help you to progress on to other qualifications.

ARCHIBALDFULFORD-KNIBBS

HOME SCHOOLED FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS AND ENGLISH LEVEL 1

AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“The Additional Learning Support team at New

College have helped me a lot. Having a mentor to talk to has been an invaluable

resource. The facilities are also fantastic; the Base

Room has helped me with my independence and

social skills.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISHENTRY LEVEL

3/LEVEL 1NC961

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT LEVEL 1/2 NC962

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHSENTRY LEVEL

LEVEL 1/2NC963

STEP UP PROGRAMMEENTRY LEVEL/

LEVEL 1NC707

New College had a 100% pass rate in Functional Skills English

in 2018

DID YOU KNOW?

100%

GENERAL COURSES &

TEACHING

Undertaking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

will help to prepare you for university applications or to

develop project management skills for work. The Higher

Project Qualification will help to prepare you for study at a

higher level, whilst the teaching courses can help to prepare

you for study in teaching.

68THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ) LEVEL 3 NC826

HIGHER PROJECT QUALIFICATION (HPQ) LEVEL 2 NC278

PRE-TEACHING AWARD LEVEL 3 NC813

VOLUNTEERING AWARD LEVEL 2 NC778

SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING (TEACHING ASSISTANTS)

APPRENTICESHIP See p.18

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)This lasts for one year, is of A Level equivalence and is usually taken in Year 13.

You undertake a project in an area of interest, perhaps linking to a career/

university course. With support from a supervisor, you will produce either

a 5,000 word essay or an artefact with a supporting report. Projects vary

greatly: from why the Beatles split up; explanations for success amongst

elite athletes; the causes of body dysmorphia; to putting on a charity

concert. In 2019, over 80% of students taking the EPQ achieved A*-C.

Taking this course will help you to:

• develop independent study skills

• conduct research

• reference using the Harvard system

• develop good time management, project management and

presentation and academic writing skills.

HIGHER PROJECT QUALIFICATION (HPQ) (GCSE LEVEL)This course allows you to learn and acquire new knowledge on something

of interest to you and research and develop your understanding of

it. You produce a report, deliver a presentation and keep an online

production log.

Studying this qualification will allow you to:

• develop independent research skills

• learn how to synthesise information from a variety of sources

• develop analytical and essay writing skills and the ability to

formulate a well-reasoned argument and conclusion

• develop presentation and communication skills.

TEACHING COURSESStudying the Pre-Teaching Award will help you to develop knowledge of

how children learn, especially their intellectual and language development

as well as developing child protection, classroom and presentation skills.

The Apprenticeship is designed for those working as Teaching Assistants.

STAFF AND FACILITIESStudents benefit from a superb Learning Resource facility; almost any

book or journal can be sourced. The courses are well-run and staffed

by experienced tutors who offer taught skills and supervision for two

hours a week (EPQ/HPQ only).

Feedback from the AQA exam board is highly positive: “The Centre clearly

understands and has implemented the correct procedures for delivering

the EPQ, and is to be congratulated for providing a supportive environment

within which the candidates could develop their own ideas.”

AMBER BENJAMIN KINGSDOWN SCHOOL

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I joined New College as a pre-16 student and found it had a much

wider variety of courses than my previous school.

There are also great opportunities to take up extra qualifications such

as the EPQ, which will really help boost your CV and

job applications.”

Teaching is in the top 10 most employable degrees

in the UK

DID YOU KNOW?

GEOGRAPHY & THE

ENVIRONMENT

In studying Geography, you will gain an in-depth understanding

of the human and physical geographic environments and

explore important issues that we face today such as globalisation,

urbanisation, climate change and sustainability. We will

encourage you to think critically and to think for yourself.

With Environmental Science, you will learn about the variety

of life on Earth: threats to it and how we can protect

it and the importance of physical, energy and biological resources. In addition, you will

learn how to use environmental science concepts to

assess and find solutions to environmental problems.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?As well as gaining specific qualifications allowing you to progress to a higher

level, you will learn and develop a range of skills including:

• Understanding a text: reading and interpreting information

• Understanding geographic data such as maps and statistics

• Planning and carrying out geographic fieldwork and producing coursework

• Developing arguments based upon academic interpretation of evidence

• Developing critical thinking and challenging widely held assumptions.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAs well as possessing teaching qualifications, our lecturing staff all have

degree-level qualifications in their relevant subject. Each Geography

teacher has many years of teaching experience, whilst Environmental

Science staff members have first-hand industry experience in the field of

environmental science and countryside management and are members

of a number of environment societies.

You will be taught in dedicated specialist classrooms and have access to

a wide range of physical texts, specialist magazines and articles, maps,

computer and video materials and online resources via the College’s

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

In Geography, there are subscriptions and memberships with geographic

and academic organisations such as the Royal Geographic Society and

Dynamic Learning (a website that offers exam board specific guidance

and exam practice for students). There are at least four fieldwork days:

two based on physical topics and two based on human topics.

MOLLIE CALVER ABBEY PARK SCHOOL

A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“When I visited many colleges and sixth forms in my last year at school, New College had all the

facilities I needed to get the best results

possible. All the courses I’ve chosen have fantastic and passionate lecturers. Their enthusiasm impacts upon the students in my

class and it makes me excited to learn.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A LEVEL NC121

GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL NC125

GEOGRAPHY GCSE NC642

The Environment Agency has a workforce of 10,600

The average salary of environment and sustainability

professionals is £44,000+

Over half of Environmental Science graduates are in full time employment six months

after graduation

10,600

DID YOU KNOW?

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKMany students go on to study BA/BSc in Geography or Geology or

conservation degrees at university; students have gone to Cambridge,

Durham, Aberystwyth, Bristol, Glasgow, Royal Agricultural University

(Cirencester), Swansea and Plymouth, to name a few. Many specialise in

topics such as environmental science, volcanology, meteorology, urban

planning, tourism or global development.

Others have gone into careers including:

• Project Manager; Natural Environment Research Council

• Surface Transport Planner; Transport for London

• Volunteer with FarmAfrica

• Project Development Officer at Earthwatch

• Town Planner; Swindon Borough Council.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, fieldwork and trips -

examples are listed below.

GEOGRAPHY• A one-day river catchment area survey of the River Churn

• A one-day trip into Swindon town centre to investigate urban land use

• One-day trips to Swanage and Cardiff Bay to investigate a range of topics.

Every one to two years there will be the opportunity to go on a

residential trip abroad. This year’s trip was a six day trip to Morocco.

There may also be opportunities for student conferences and special

talks from visiting experts.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE• Annual field trip to relevant employers e.g. Hills Recycling, where

students learn about processes

• Annual field trips where students undertake ecological and lab work

similar to what they would do as ecologists/lab analysts, including

the planning of experiments, their execution and collection/analysis

of data.

NIKITA LARDER NOVA HREOD ACADEMY

A LEVEL GEOGRAPHYAS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I’d recommend New College to secondary

school students choosing the next step. The

course choice is really impressive and the quality

of teaching is great! After College, I’m planning

on doing a degree in Geography at Brighton

University.”

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HAIR &BEAUTY

In studying a course from this area, you will gain vocational qualifications and become a

professional and fully trained individual who is proud of

their work and ready to embark into the industry.

74THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

BEAUTY THERAPY STUDIES - ELECTROTHERAPY VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC881

BEAUTY THERAPY STUDIES VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC880

DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC351

HAIRDRESSING VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC488

WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC135

DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC350

MASSAGE THERAPIES VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC882

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?As well as gaining a specific qualification, you will learn and develop a range

of valuable skills including:

• communication

• personal presentation

• client care

• consultation

• shampooing and conditioning

• facial care.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAll of our staff are fully qualified in Hair and Beauty, Assessors Awards and

Internal Quality Assurance. Some have run their own businesses and worked

for various well-known salons/companies. You will be taught in small group

sizes to enable a more learner-focused approach.

The area has purpose built/designed Hair and Beauty suites - Distinction

Hair and Beauty Salons - which are bright, warm and welcoming and contain

the latest tools, resources and equipment. For 19/20 there will be the

addition of Nail Technology and the introduction of the Level 4 Diploma

in Salon Management. Kits and uniforms will be required for all courses.

Practical assessments take place in Distinction salons and are carried out

on paying clients.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKIf you are studying Level 2 in Hair or Beauty, you will be required to complete

a one-week work experience and at Level 3, you will be required to do a 45

day mandatory work experience.

New College has links with many local salons and spas, which assists

learners with placements.

Students who study Hair and Beauty within New College have a vast array

of progression routes.

These range from working within the industry or owning their own business, to

progression to Level 4/5 within a Higher Education setting. This is an excellent

route into teaching within the industry; the possibilities are endless.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, visits and events including:

• Offering treatments as part of internal charity events e.g. Valentine’s Day Event

• Trips to local Spas

• Employer visits and trade days providing product updates, training

and demonstrations

• Visit trade fairs and events such as Salon International and

The Beauty Show UK

JESS GOODWIN KINGSDOWN SCHOOL

LEVEL 2 BEAUTY THERAPY STUDIES AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“Beauty Therapy is a great course with

excellent opportunities to gain experience and learn

new skills. My favourite thing about the course is how friendly the people

are and how well we all get along. I plan to

become a full-time beauty therapist after College.”

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HISTORICAL STUDIES

New College offers a variety of historical subjects and

disciplines at GCSE and A Level. Students interested

in modern history have the option to study either 20th

Century British and American, 20th Century British and European or Tudors and

French Revolution. Students interested in Greek, Roman

or Egyptian history have the option to study Ancient History,

whilst students interested in a more cultural and literary

approach have the option of studying Classical Civilisation.

Note also that these are separate A Levels, and so

students have the option of studying one of the Modern Histories alongside Ancient

History or Classical Civilisation, for example.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?Our students are explorers of the past. They investigate past politics,

societies, cultures, economics, conflicts and more, look at how things have

developed over time and connect the dots to understand how we got to

where we are today. In studying a History course, you will: acquire a broad

range of historical knowledge; develop skills in analysis and written and

verbal communication; gain knowledge in cause and effect, continuity and

change, similarity and differences and the use of historical evidence.

New College is the only local provider to offer four different History courses

at A Level, taught by specialist teachers and the only one to offer the study

of Greek and Roman History in the Swindon area.

STAFF AND FACILITIESThe teaching staff are highly qualified lecturers. Each member of staff has

a specialist degree, some at Masters Level, in a diverse range of History

specialisms. Lecturers are also examiners from both GCSE and A Level,

working for the exam boards.

The department has three specialist teaching classrooms, with historical

artefects, modern and ancient texts and IT facilities to facilitate an

immersive learning experience. You can benefit from a superb library

facility; almost any book or journal can be sourced to help with coursework.

CIARA LEWIS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE

A LEVEL BRITISH AND EUROPEAN HISTORY AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

NOW STUDYING ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

“I chose New College because of the wide range of historical,

classical and humanities courses offered. The lecturers were really understanding and

sensitive to the learning needs of students.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

ANCIENT HISTORY (ANCIENT ROME & GREECE) A LEVEL NC101

ANCIENT HISTORY GCSE NC641

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION A LEVEL NC109

HISTORY (20TH CENTURY BRITISH AND AMERICAN) A LEVEL NC128

HISTORY (20TH CENTURY BRITISH AND EUROPEAN) A LEVEL NC129

HISTORY (TUDORS & FRENCH REVOLUTION) A LEVEL NC130

HISTORY GCSE NC641

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SAMUEL MUTTER CHURCHFIELDS ACADEMY

A LEVEL ANCIENT HISTORY AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“I have enjoyed my time at New College immensely. My lecturers are incredibly

passionate and the courses are fantastic. I was lucky enough to go on a trip to the British

History Museum and got to see some of the most

well-known and iconic artefacts. My goal is to go as far as possible in my education, studying History. I will be going

to Cardiff University in September and then after

that, I have an aim to complete a Master’s Degree and hopefully one day go

on to complete a PhD.”

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKA Level History courses are well respected by universities and employers for

their academic skills.

Students usually go on to university; many of whom continue to study

History, Ancient History, Classical Civilisation or Archaeology there. Former

students have gone on to careers such as working in Housing; History

teacher; Ministry of Defence and Assistant Librarian at Oxford University.

Whilst these are not vocational courses, studying them develops skills

in project management, research and analytic methods, academic

writing, critical thinking, communication and teamwork, which are all

useful for employment.

The New College Employability team is also available to provide assistance

with the development of key skills and work experience at companies.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, visits and trips. Recent

ones have included:

• Trips: to the Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum; to Poland

to participate in the Lessons From Auschwitz programme; British

Museum; revision day at Oxford Brookes University, benefiting from

specialist lectures on the American economy, Nazi politics

• Speakers: visits from experts covering topics such as American civil

rights and also witchcraft

• Outreach projects via local associations, including volunteering with

excavations with Cotswold Archaeology and enrolling onto summer

Latin and Ancient Greek language courses.

DID YOU KNOW?

88%

88.1% of History graduates are in employment or further study within six months of completing

their degree.

98%

New College had a 98.75% pass rate across all 4 A Level history

subjects in 2018

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LANGUAGES

New College offers a wider variety of languages than most schools. You will be

taught by well-qualified and enthusiastic staff who are

able to share with you a huge range of vocabulary,

knowledge of cultural references, customs,

etiquette, history and politics with the intonations/tone

that make certain vocabulary and phrases applicable in

different situations.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?As well as gaining a specific language qualification allowing you to

progress to a higher level, you will discover different ways of thinking,

seeing and relating to the world, that are embedded in another culture

and language. Your communication skills in speech and writing will be

developed to a very high level of fluency and accuracy.

You will also develop and enhance skills in critical thinking, creativity

and problem solving.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAs well as having a passion for languages, our lecturing staff are mostly

native speakers and able to bring an expanse of vocabulary and depth of

knowledge to each language.

You will be taught in dedicated specialist classrooms, including three

language labs with individual facilities for listening and learning. There

is also access to interactive activities on the web, alongside videos and

books from the College’s Learning Resources Centre.

ACHIAA NANA BOACHIE SCHOOL IN ITALY

A LEVEL ITALIAN AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I chose New College, as there was a wider range

of courses on offer compared to Swindon College. The way the

courses are delivered is fantastic, the teachers are so passionate about

their subject areas.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

FRENCH A LEVEL NC123

FRENCH GCSE NC629

GERMAN A LEVEL NC126

GERMAN GCSE NC637

ITALIAN GCSE NC612

POLISH, PORTUGUESE, TURKISH, ITALIANA LEVEL

(FAST TRACK FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS)

SPANISH A LEVEL NC147

SPANISH GCSE NC619

83% of students studying A Level Italian achieved an

A*-B grade in 2018.

DID YOU KNOW?

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKMany students go on to study a range of subjects, including languages, at university. Recent students have gone to the Universities of Southampton, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Bath and Queen Mary’s, University of London, to name a few. Others have gone to live abroad,

teaching or taking international jobs in other countries.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives and trips, such as:

• Cultural trips to Madrid, Paris and Germany

• An Italian cultural day in London, including a conference with speakers at the Italian Embassy.

SOPHIE KITCHING HOME EDUCATED

A LEVEL SPANISH AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“Studying languages is an amazing opportunity

to learn not only how to communicate, but

also understand a whole different culture. From

grammar to politics, to trade unions and

pop idols, we discuss something different

every lesson.”

New College had a 100% pass rate across all our A Level language courses in 2019

DID YOU KNOW?

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MATHEMATICS

Maths is used in every area of life. Our courses offer learning at all levels and for all areas of life. Whether you are: retaking

GCSE to gain qualifications for your desired job; seeking

access to university; learning or studying for Oxbridge entrance

exams, we support and encourage all learners to make

the maximum possible progress.

We offer a wide range of courses: Functional Skills, GCSE,

Core Maths, A Level Maths and Further Maths.

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MICHAEL CHIU ABBEY PARK SCHOOL

A LEVEL MATHS AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“New College has good facilities and teaching

and outstanding careers and university advice.

Taking part in the Physics and Maths Olympiad

has helped develop my understanding of topics

beyond the syllabus.”

New College placed 6TH out of 186

colleges nationally for progress in

GCSE Maths, acording to Department

for Education data.

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JASMIN HICKS LYDIARD PARK ACADEMY

A LEVEL MATHS AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“New College offers me a wider range of opportunities and

experiences than school. The teachers are very enthusiastic and the

lessons are very intriguing and thought-provoking.”

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?Studying a Maths course develops your ability to:

• think logically

• solve problems

• work collaboratively

• progress in your career plans.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAll staff have degree-level qualifications in Maths or related subjects, with

some possessing doctoral qualifications in Maths and Science subjects.

You will have access to well-resourced, online learning platforms such as

Integral, mathsbox, mymaths and diagnostic questions. All classrooms have

interactive whiteboards and teaching methods use mobile technology and

graphing software.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKEach year, GCSE students participate in a week of talks on starting

business, developing CVs, job applications and general employability skills.

Many students go on to study Maths and related subjects at university

and there are regular offers to study Maths at Oxbridge colleges. Some

students also start Apprenticeships in engineering-related subjects.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, visits and trips. Recent

ones have included:

• Senior Maths Challenge fun by UKMT (individual and team challenges)

• Oxbridge and problem solving workshops and events

• Maths Inspiration day trips to London and Bath

• Visits from employers e.g. Network Rail have visited to present

on engineering careers.

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

CORE MATHEMATICS LEVEL 3 NC852

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHEMATICSENTRY LEVEL/LEVELS 1 & 2

NC963

FURTHER MATHEMATICS (TO BE STUDIED ALONGSIDE MATHEMATICS) A LEVEL NC135

MATHEMATICS A LEVEL NC133

MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR AND FAST-TRACK) GCSE NC622

STATISTICS GCSE NC624

36% of all Further Maths A Level students gained an

A* or A grade in 2019.

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MEDIA & FILM STUDIES

We offer both academic and creative courses, taught by passionate and committed

staff, that all have engaging and current texts to study.

You can explore a wide range of film and media from different contexts, countries and time periods, combining

creativity with technical skills to develop original content and

applying critical awareness of existing media interests.

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HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?In undertaking a Media or Film Studies course, you will develop the

following skills:

• analytical, evaluative and research skills

• discussion abilities - exploring media texts through theoretical frameworks

• technical film-making skills from development and pre-production through to

post production and visual effects.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAll teaching staff are qualified to degree-level or higher in film and

media. You will be taught in dedicated classrooms, each with access to a

computer suite. There is equipment to facilitate most media productions,

from cameras and lenses to green screen and lights. There is also

an extensive film library, with books and films available on loan from the

Learning Resource Centre.

DEBORAH GRAHAM COMMONWEAL SCHOOL

CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I’m really impressed with the way the College has

developed the study areas, there’s now a

specific A Level study room and a HE Centre. There’s also access to a lot of

great software including the Adobe suite, which

really helps with my Media course studies. When I finish College, I plan to

study Public Relations at university in London.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

FILM STUDIES A LEVEL NC122

FILM STUDIES GCSE NC635

CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION (FILM & TELEVISION)

VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC455

CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC440

MEDIA STUDIES A LEVEL NC137

MEDIA STUDIES GCSE NC615

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKSecond year students undertake a compulsory career development

and work experience unit to help them prepare for seeking work and

higher education. Links with national agencies and employers are sought

whenever appropriate, to supplement current units and encourage

further professional development. You will develop relevant, transferable

skills on a daily basis, from teamwork, ICT skills and innovation, to real-

world problem solving.

Previous students have gone on to study at some of the country’s most

prestigious film schools and universities, including Bournemouth, Falmouth,

UWE and Bath Spa.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, speaker visits and trips. You

will also enter national and international competitions with the opportunity

to win prizes, gain recognition and showcase their work to top industry

professionals. Previous student winners include My Rode Reel competition

and Devizes Film Festival (Best Drama). Film students have also been entered

for the Moving Image Awards and were awarded with ‘Highly Commended’.

RHYS JACKSON HOME EDUCATED GCSE MEDIA STUDIES

AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“I chose to study at New College because I had

heard great things about it. I’ve got lots of friends

and like hanging out in the Enrichment Centre. I find the counselling that the

College offers helpful. After I finish my studies here, I plan to go to university.

Studying at New College has been life changing.”

100% of students taking an Extended Diploma in Creative Media achieved at least one

Distinction in 2019.

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AlumniN E W C O L L E G E

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STEVE HOLDEN FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT A LEVELS IN FILM STUDIES, MEDIA STUDIES,

ENGLISH AND FRENCHNOW SENIOR JOURNALIST AT BBC RADIO 1

“Looking back it was the perfect transition between school and university and gave

me a group of friends I never thought I’d have.

At the moment I’m a senior journalist

working for Newsbeat at BBC Radio 1. I’m the

music reporter so I get to interview lots of

bands, artists, go to festivals and report on music trends within the industry. I also do some

newsreading too!”

£1.9 billion was spenton UK-based film

production in 2018

£1.9bn

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There were 261,000 estimated jobs in the TV, film, radio and photography sector in 2017

24.1%

Between 2011 and 2017, there was a 24.1 percent

rise in the number of UK jobs in this sector

In 2016, there were over 7,400 film production companies

and over 2,800 post-production companies

in the UK

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PERFORMING ARTS

In Performing Arts, we offer both academic and creative

courses that are inclusive, engaging and creatively rewarding and taught by

staff who are industry experienced and passionate

about their subjects.

In studying one or more of our courses, you will:

Explore a wide range of performance skills and theory

in dance, music, acting, performing arts, media make-

up, drama and digital music production

Combine creativity with technical skills to develop

original content

Apply critical awareness of existing performing

arts trends

Gain access to an impressive range of live performance opportunities in industry

standard facilities.

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JAMIE CARTER FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS

“After New College, I trained at New York Film Academy and National Youth Film

Academy. I am just finishing a UK tour of That Face by Polly Stenham and will be beginning a 6 month UK

tour of Wind In The Willows.”

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?At Level 2, you will explore and demonstrate core performance skills and

understanding in dance, music, acting, drama, media make-up and digital

music production.

At Level 3, you will also develop your analytical, evaluative and research skills as

well as a range of higher-level performance skills and theories in readiness for

further training or study at University or Performance Schools. In addition, you

can develop a range of skills that sets you up for the world of work.

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

ACTING VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC439

DANCE* VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC416

DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC899

DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC898

DRAMA A LEVEL NC114

MEDIA MAKE-UP/PRODUCTION ARTS (MAKE-UP) VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC414

MEDIA MAKE-UP VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC281

MUSIC A LEVEL NC138

MUSIC GCSE NC613

PERFORMING ARTS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC405

PERFORMING ARTS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC435

PERFORMING ARTS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC326

*This is also available as a Subsidiary Diploma, one of the options available in the Creative Arts, Design and Media, Performing Arts and English and Communications A Level Pathways.

Over 140,000 people are employed in the music industry,

generating £4.4 billion for the UK

£4.4bn

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKAll vocational learners will have the opportunity to experience real-life work

through participation in targeted employability projects, project briefs and work

based activities.

Previous students have gone on to study at some of the country’s most

prestigious performance-based schools and universities, including LAMDA, Bristol

Old Vic, BIMM, Birmingham Conservatoire, LABAN, Northern Ballet and RADA. Media

Make-up students have progressed to London College of Fashion, Southampton

and Bournemouth universities as well as continued on the New College HND in

Media Make-up.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives and trips. Recent ones

have included:

• Competitions: you will enter national and international competitions

where you will have the opportunity to win prizes, gain recognition and

showcase your work to top industry professionals

• Participation in: National Theatre (NT) Connections, One Act Festival,

Schools Dance Platform, the Swindon Music Festival

• Trips to: New York; West End Theatres; Disney; international make-up

trade show; prosthetic event; Skills and Thrills competition; Pineapple

Dance Studios and London Contemporary Dance School.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAll teaching staff are qualified to at least first degree level or higher, across

all performing arts disciplines. The majority are currently, or were formerly,

engaged in additional professional or industry-based work outside College.

Performing Arts students have access to a range of fantastic industry-

standard facilities. These include:

• PHOENIX THEATRE: one of the largest theatres in Swindon, this boasts

a professional lighting rig and control box. The area of the auditorium

is 300m2 with a maximum seating capacity of 240. The space is flexible

and allows for ‘in the round’, ‘thrust’ and ‘traverse’ styles of staging. The

electrical seating system can be used for large audiences, or adapted

to create a large teaching space. There are also dressing rooms and a

scene preparation room.

• DANCE STUDIOS: there are two dance studios with fully sprung

specialist wooden floors and practice mirrors; the perfect location for

any dance or fitness class or activity. Each studio also has air-

conditioning, a sound system and is wi-fi enabled.

Each space is 150m2 and comfortably seats 60 for shows.

• A digital recording studio and Mac suite, dressing rooms, music

practice rooms and rehearsal spaces.

• MEDIA MAKE-UP STUDIOS: Two make-up studios fully functional to

industry standards - an inspirational and vibrant learning environment.

INES MARTINS ISAMBARD SCHOOL LEVEL 3 PERFORMING ARTS

AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“New College prepares you for the future. In Performing Arts we do mock auditions which get you ready for the

world of work.”

Starting salaries for Assistant Stage Managers are between

£18,000 and £22,000

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COURTNEY JOHNSON ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT ACADEMY

DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I chose to study at New College because it offered a great Digital

Music Production course, which my school didn’t.

The facilities are amazing, especially the recording studio and the teachers

are so enthusiastic.”

64 Universities offer 108 degrees including ‘Performing Arts’

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PUBLIC SERVICES

Studying these courses will provide excellent preparation

to help you pursue a career in Public Services.

You will work with talented ex-public services personnel

to develop a public service ethos and explore the skills

and qualities required for the modern police force.

Progression is available within the College to HNC/D level.

94“I enjoyed that I was learning about what I wanted to do in the future and the course really confirmed that it was the career route I wanted to pursue. The trips that we went on were a lot of fun; I enjoyed camping in Wales where we went caving and sea kayaking. The Public Services course at New College is perfect for someone who is looking for a mix of theory and practical.”

AlumniN E W C O L L E G E JOSHUA NASH FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT LEVEL 3 PUBLIC SERVICES BTEC, HNC PUBLIC SERVICES

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

PUBLIC SERVICES (UNIFORMED) VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC406

PUBLIC SERVICES (UNIFORMED) VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC407

ENTRY TO THE UNIFORMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC444

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STEPHANIE SMALL THE DORCAN ACADEMY

LEVEL 3 PUBLIC SERVICES AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I like the respect you receive at New College.

The Army week away was character building and taking the lead on

other course trips helped improve my confidence.”

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?Studying for a Level 1 or 2 course will allow you to develop skills in the areas of

teamwork, communication, leadership and self-discipline. With Level 3 courses,

you will also undertake in-depth study of a wide range of public services, access

opportunities to find out about jobs in these services and prepare yourself for

entry procedures. There will be regular contact with Public Services workers

and visits to providers, as well as outdoor pursuit activities.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAll staff have industry experience in the Public Services sector.

You will have access to a range of facilities and resources including:

• Resources to facilitate outdoor pursuits

• The College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• Dedicated computer rooms

• Guest speakers from a range of public services providers

• Army Week.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKThere are plenty of opportunities for you to engage with public services

employers and gain relevant skills.

Student career and higher education destinations have included the

following:

• HNC/HND at New College

• 1 year top-up degree at the University of Gloucestershire

• Armed Forces

• Criminal Justice System

• Police.

TRIPS/INITIATIVESYou will undertake practical activities facilitated by the police at

various locations and spend time with the Army/Navy/RAF doing full-

day activities. There are work experience days and presentation days

delivered by the Youth Offending team; a day spent at the Fire Service

and visits to the House of Parliament and Crown Courts. Army Week

allows you to spend a week with the Army to explore what life is like. In 2018, the police force numbered just under 200,000

(full time equivalent posts)

Students achieved 100% pass rate across all Public Services

courses in 2019.

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES &

PHILOSOPHY

These courses will allow you to undertake an open-minded

exploration of contested and controversial ideas: the

existence of God; the nature of truth; the basis of right or wrong. You will explore

these ‘big’ questions of life for the sake of the questions

themselves, in a stimulating and cooperative learning

environment that is led by passionate teaching staff.

You will develop a knowledge of ethical and philosophical perspectives and analytical,

critical thinking and evaluative skills.

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THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

PHILOSOPHY A LEVEL NC140

RELIGIOUS STUDIES A LEVEL NC145

RELIGIOUS STUDIES GCSE NC634

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TAJINDER SANDHU COMMONWEAL SCHOOL A LEVEL IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“The College is very inclusive, I like meeting people from different

walks of life that share the same values as me, there’s a strong community spirit. I like learning about ethics and morality - they are very interesting topics to study.”

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?As well as gaining specific qualifications allowing you to progress to a higher level, you will learn and develop a range of skills including:

• Understanding how to read, interpret and evaluate a scholarly text• Planning and structuring work to meet assessment requirements• Writing accurately, using spelling/punctuation/grammar to a high standard• Developing arguments based upon academic interpretation of scholarly arguments• Developing critical thinking skills• Developing essay-writing skills • Reaching nuanced and sophisticated conclusions in areas of contested knowledge.

STAFF AND FACILITIESThe teaching staff have relevant degrees and a wide range of experience. The Subject Leader is an ordained minister, with a Diploma in Theology and has spoken at the Swindon Philosophical Society.

You will be taught in dedicated teaching rooms with subject-specific resources i.e. chronology of key scholars around the room. A wide range of original key texts is held in the teaching room and you will have access to online resources via the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKStudents studying Philosophy or Religious Studies go on to study a range of subjects and the analytical and study skills developed in this course help prepare students for the rigours of H.E. Some students choose to study degree courses specifically related to religion and philosophy.

Both subjects are recognised for their development of generic skills important to employment, rather than specific vocational skills. Most students are not religious, but enjoy exploring ideas and theories and comparing scholarly arguments.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESRecent trips include one to Poland, which involved visiting Auschwitz, providing opportunities to explore philosophical, religious and ethical issues. Some students participate in the Debating Society, which allows them to develop and apply critical thinking skills. Philosophy students also participated in a subject taster day at Bristol UWE to experience study at degree level.

New College had a 100% pass rate for A Level

Religious Studies in 2018

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SCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY

Taking a science subject at New College can help

you progress to a fantastic HE course or STEM career

destination (see our STEM section on page 14). You will work in well-equipped

scientific laboratories with access to great

resources and be taught by subject specialist

staff. Teaching takes a practical approach and

concepts are reinforced through experimental and investigation work. Study

involves participating in a range of activities,

including laboratory practical work, group

exercises and discussions, data analysis, applications

of ICT and simulations.

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THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

APPLIED SCIENCE VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC419

BIOLOGY A LEVEL NC105

BIOLOGY GCSE NC625

CHEMISTRY A LEVEL NC108

CHEMISTRY GCSE NC607

ENTRY LEVEL SCIENCE ENTRY LEVEL NC693

ENGINEERING VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC642

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A LEVEL NC 121

PHYSICS A LEVEL NC142

PHYSICS GCSE NC617

PSYCHOLOGY A LEVEL NC144

PSYCHOLOGY GCSE NC632

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ALISSA YOUNG HIGHWORTH WARNEFORD SCHOOL

A LEVEL BIOLOGY AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I chose to study at New College because I attended an Open Day, and preferred

it to other colleges I had visited. New College has a community feel and

great support. My courses are really interesting and

interlink well.”

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?Many of these courses provide stepping stones on to STEM degrees at

university or Apprenticeships. You will develop specific scientific and

laboratory skills such as: planning; dexterity; observation; investigating

skills; complex experimental skills; data handling, evaluation and analysis

and drawing conclusions from a range of qualitative and quantitative

techniques. You will also learn wider skills such as managing risk, problem

solving, communication, teamwork and independent study skills. The Engineering Council reports that STEM graduates have higher employment rates & salaries compared to the general graduate population

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JOLITON VALENCIA VICTORIA

LAWN MANOR ACADEMY A LEVEL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY

AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“I chose to study at New College because of the variety of courses on

offer and to gain more independence. I like

the calm and friendly atmosphere around the

College and the Learning Resource Centre is

really useful.”

In 2018, England had 27,495 GPs. A further 112,346 doctors

worked in hospital

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STAFF AND FACILITIESAs well as possessing teaching qualifications, our lecturing staff all have relevant degrees in science and

engineering subjects, whilst several possess postgraduate qualifications e.g. MSc in Materials Science, PhD in

Solid State Chemistry, masters in health psychology and research. Many staff also have industry experience

in the fields of science, engineering and psychology. Staff in the department have also marked examination

papers for GCSE and A level, moderated coursework and written academic resources for scientific journals.

You will be taught in excellent STEM facilities: nine well-equipped and modern science labs including two Physics

Labs, with specialist technicians providing support.

There is an extensive library of textbooks and courses are fully supported online through a variety of electronic

resources. For Entry-Level and GCSE students, there is a wide variety of resources available to suit a particular

learning style outside of class such as videos, quizzes and both electronic and hard copy textbooks. Support

sessions are available for those who wish to consolidate their learning further.

PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKMany students go on to study the following subjects at university:

• Psychology and Forensic Psychology

• Maths

• Physics

• Engineering

• Chemistry

• Forensic Science

• Veterinary Nursing

• Biology

• Cyber Security.

An increasing number of students take up Apprenticeships at Engineering organisations. Students intending

to apply for Medicine and Pharmacy are encouraged to shadow job roles at various hospitals, care homes and

pharmacy outlets.

The New College Employability team is also available to provide assistance with the development of key skills

and work experience at companies such as Network Rail, Patheon, CH2M, Recycling Technologies and the Great

Western Hospital.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, visits and trips. Recent ones have included: a visit to Bristol Zoo

(with sessions on Classifications and Animal Behaviour); Freud Museum in London; “We The Curious” science centre

in Bristol; Institute of Physics AS/A2 Challenges and Olympiad. Students are also involved in the HiSparc project;

the College has its own cosmic ray detector and the project is overseen by The University of Bristol.

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Studying individual courses within this stimulating and co-operative

learning environment will:

Show you just how great an influence Politics has on us and

break the illusion that we are disconnected from it

Inspire you to acquire new knowledge on contemporary

political and social events including Brexit, migration,

crime, voting and many more

Help you develop knowledge of what shapes our world and

understand better the choices available to world leaders such

as Trump and Putin

Help you to explore society and social change

Show you how to examine and evaluate conflicting theories

of mind and behaviour and apply them to topics such

as psychopathology (mental illness), gender, attachment, social influence and memory.

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THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

CRIMINOLOGY*VOCATIONAL

LEVEL 3NC494

ECONOMICS A LEVEL NC116

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS A LEVEL NC127

PSYCHOLOGY A LEVEL NC144

PSYCHOLOGY GCSE NC632

SOCIAL STUDIES: CITIZENSHIP GCSE NC644

SOCIOLOGY A LEVEL NC146

SOCIOLOGY GCSE NC618

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JONATHAN HAYWOOD JOHN BENTLEY SCHOOL

A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?You will learn and develop a range of skills including:

• Research skills: how to describe and evaluate theories, interpret

research data and apply theories to the real world

• Analytical and essay writing skills, which will help you to develop an

ability to formulate a well-reasoned argument and conclusion

• Critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge widely held assumptions

• Independent study skills

• Communication and presentation skills; presenting ideas and debating

arguments within group discussions.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAs well as possessing teaching qualifications, our lecturing staff all have

degree-level qualifications in their relevant subject, with some having

postgraduate qualifications e.g. in health psychology and research, Social

Policy. One member of the Sociology team holds a Doctorate and has

published work that has been cited within other academic articles whilst

another has a Merit MA in Sociology at Stafford University. Staff have also

previously worked within psychology fields, e.g. one staff member worked

in an institution for mentally ill offenders. Several staff are also examiners

for examination boards for GCSE/AS/A Level.

You will be taught in dedicated specialist classrooms and have access to a

wide range of physical texts and online resources via the College’s Virtual

Learning Environment (VLE).

“At New College, I enjoy the atmosphere, freedom and appreciate how much

the staff care - there’s a lot of opportunity to

expand your knowledge. The College has

transformed me into a better person and along the journey, I have made

many friends.”

Starting salaries for trainee clinical psychologists are

£26,565, whilst consultant roles range from £56,665

to £83,258

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKStudents go on to a wide range of universities, including Oxford,

Southampton, Reading and Cardiff. Subjects include: International

Relations; Sociology; Politics; Psychology and Social Work.

Others have gone into careers including journalism, public services

roles, academia and two former students are MPs.

TRIPS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVESYou will benefit from participating in initiatives, visits and trips.

Recent ones have included:

• Trips to the Freud Museum in London; Bristol Zoo and ‘We The

Curious’ science centre in Bristol; Supreme Court; House of Commons

for a talk by the Solicitor General and local MP, Robert Buckland;

visit to a Sociology and Humanities conference at Bristol UWE

• Mock elections and hustings with local parliamentary candidates

• Students are often members of the Debating Society, participating

in national competitions

• Active citizenship project in collaboration with a Swindon

homelessness charity.

LAURA WILKINSON COMMONWEAL SCHOOL

A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“The support at New College is outstanding.

I have Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, but this has been no barrier to me. I

can’t thank the Additional Learning Support team enough. After College, I plan to complete a

social sciences degree in Psychology and

Criminology.”

In 2018, central and local government employed nearly

5.2 million people

5.2m

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SPORT & LEISURE

Studying Sport and Leisure courses will improve your

understanding of a range of sports as a performer, coach and official and develop your theoretical ability in relation

to sport and its position in society. You will also learn about the importance of a healthy life style. We offer

a full range of courses from Level 1 to 4, allowing for good

progression and we embed external qualifications to add to your CV (e.g. First for Sport L2 Coaching). Both academic

and vocational routes are offered at Level 3.

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ELI RIDGWAY FARINGDON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LEVEL 3 SPORTAS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?A Level 1 or 2 course involves studying a range of areas including: sports

coaching; volunteering; planning sports events; physical fitness and injuries

and lifestyle and the sports performer. With Level 3 courses, you will look

at the body and its response to exercise as well as sports psychology and

its effects on performance. You will also develop skills that could lead to a

career in personal fitness instruction or training. Options include taking

sports science or sport. Sports science includes aspects like biomechanics,

nutrition, research methods and sports injuries whilst Sports includes the

study of leadership, sport as a business and current issues. Our Sports

Academies offer students competitive sport and training in combination with

full-time education.

STAFF AND FACILITIESAll teaching staff possess a range of different sporting qualifications

from degrees in teaching and coaching to fitness qualifications and short

courses such as First Aid. Many have experience of the fitness industry - in

management, fitness, sales and marketing and personal training roles - and

experience of playing professional sport.

The sports facilities at New College are extensive: there is a Sports Centre

with a dedicated sports hall and fitness suite, specialist classrooms and a

brand-new 3G pitch. You will also have access to computer and IT rooms,

the College’s Virtual Learning Environment and the opportunity to access

reduced gym membership fees.

“My sixth form didn’t offer the type of course that I wanted, so New College was a great choice for me. There’s a lot more

freedom, opportunity and independence here. I had the chance to get involved in extra activities, including a sport coaching workshop

from Swindon Borough Council. After College I would like to become a

personal trainer and one day own my own gym.”

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

TITLE LEVEL INFO SHEET NO

FITNESS INSTRUCTING VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC443

SPORT VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC410

SPORT VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC436

SPORT VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 NC325

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES* AS/A2 EQUIVALENT NC198

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC408

BASKETBALL ACADEMY ACADEMY NC870

FOOTBALL ACADEMY ACADEMY NC804

NETBALL ACADEMY ACADEMY NC806

*The Subsidiary Diploma is one of the options available in the Design and Media, Performing Arts, Social Sciences and STEM and Healthcare A Level Pathways

83% of Sports students achieved at least one Distinction

in 2019.

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKThere are plenty of opportunities for you to engage with employers and

gain relevant skills. Local employers and businesses visit the College to

talk to students and there are links with Soccer Excellence Coaching

Academy. Level 1 and 2 students work with Swindon Borough Council to

help with a Sports Access event for SEN pupils whilst Level 3 students

undertake a compulsory work placement in a sports organisation. In

addition, primary and secondary school pupils visit College to take part in

student-led sports activities.

Student career destinations have included the following:

• Disability Coach for Street Games

• Personal trainer

• GWH Cardiac department

• Football Coaching employment with Soccer Excellence

• Apprenticeships, followed by permanent employment with Swindon

Town Football Club.

Higher education destinations have included: US universities on football

scholarships; Universities of Texas and Iowa on tennis scholarships;

courses in PE teaching, coaching and physiotherapy.

Former Sports alumni who have gone on to achieve national and

international sporting success include:

SHELLEY RUDMANSkeleton Bobsleigh World Champion 2013, World Cup Overall Champion

2012 and Olympic Silver Medallist 2006

ANNA MAYESFormer Head Coach of England Netball

LOUISE HUNTWheelchair tennis Paralympian, London 2012 and Rio 2016

LAURA HALFORDRhythmic Gymnast for Great Britain and Wales. Commonwealth Games

Silver and Bronze medallist.

TRIPS AND EVENTSYou’ll benefit from participating in all kinds of initiatives, visits and trips. Recent trips have included: the Cotswold Water Park; fitness testing sessions at university; sports conferences at university and links with local schools to promote exercise and lead sessions.

JASMINE STANLEY CRANBOURNE BUSINESS AND

ENTERPRISE COLLEGE LEVEL 2 SPORT

AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I like the fact that my course has a great deal of practical sessions,

but there’s also written elements too. I’ve had the opportunity to practise what I’ve learned and

was involved in a sports project, working with

children with disabilities.”

There is a shortage of 4,000 physiotherapists in the UK

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TRAVEL, TOURISM &

HOSPITALITY

When you study one of these courses, you won’t just be

learning about the Travel and Hospitality sector, you will be

learning to work in the sector. Through this approach and

by participating in the many work and real-life experience

opportunities available, you will develop the wider skills and

practical abilities to support the knowledge you will gain.

Even our lesson timetables are designed to reflect the real

working environment and this approach has been endorsed

by Managers from within TUI and Holiday Inn.

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SARA LOUISE NOGUEIRA PEREZ

AMERY HILL SCHOOL BTEC LEVEL 3 HOSPITALITY

AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME

“I was a Student Executive and a Student Ambassador,

which meant doing a lot of voluntary work for and

around College. This helped me to develop skills which I will use in the future in employment, as well as

everyday life. It’s led me to opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise, such as being on the Board of Governors.”

HOW WILL STUDYING ONE OF THESE COURSES HELP ME?As well as developing skills specific to the Travel & Hospitality sector, you will

develop a very broad range of skills and competencies which can be applied

to many areas. These include: employability skills e.g. C.V. writing; interview

skills; customer service skills; presentation skills; English and maths skills.

You will also develop your knowledge of short and long haul destinations.

STAFF AND FACILITIESStaff are experienced teachers that have also worked with leading travel

and tourism organisations and this replicates the specialisms that they

teach within the course.

THE COURSES (see www.newcollege.ac.uk for detailed Infosheets)

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AIRLINE CABIN CREW VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 NC780

HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC201

TRAVEL & TOURISM VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 NC446

TRAVEL & TOURISM ENTRY/LEVELS 1 & 2 NC479

HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER APPRENTICESHIP See p.18

New College had a 100% pass rate across our

Level 2 and 3 Travel and Tourism courses in 2018

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PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND WORKHaving achieved at Level 2, many students go onto our Level 3 course. After

this, some students have progressed onto university to study courses in

tourism and events management.

Other have chosen to work and this year we have seen several students

successfully achieve full time employment with TUI, Wizz Air and

Heathrow Airport.

TRIPS AND EVENTSYou will benefit from participating in all kinds of visits and trips. These provide you with the opportunity to study different aspects of and functions within tourism and hospitality including customer service, operations and sales and marketing. Students also have the option to participate in a British Airways S.E.P. Training Day.

Student have also undertaken work experience opportunities with the Cheltenham Festival, Holiday Inn, Jurys Inn and many other independent hotels within Swindon.

HUBERT KOPIECKI NOVA HREOD ACADEMY

BTEC LEVEL TRAVEL AND TOURISMAS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME

“My teachers have plenty of industry experience

and have offered me great advice and insight into

the tourism industry. I had the chance to attend a

trip to the British Airways Learning Academy - this

really developed my understanding of a Cabin

Crew role and inspired me to take this career

path myself. New College allowed me to develop and helped me land my dream job. After I complete my

studies I will be starting a job with Wizz Air.”

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SUBJECT 3D Design (A Level)Accounting (A Level)Accounting (AAT Diploma L3) Accounting (AAT Certificate L2)Airline Cabin Crew (Voc L2)Applied Science (Voc L3)Art & Design (Foundation Diploma L3/4)Art & Design (Voc L3)Art & Design (Voc L2)Art & Design (Voc L1)Basketball AcademyBeauty Therapy Studies (Voc L2)Beauty Therapy Studies – Electrotherapy (Voc L3)Beauty Therapy - Diploma (Voc L1)Biology (A Level)Biology (GCSE) Business (A Level)Business (Voc L3)Business (Voc L2)Business (GCSE)Business and Enterprise Skills (L1)Caring for Children (Voc L1) Chemistry (A Level)Chemistry (GCSE)Children’s Play, Learning & Dev (Voc L3)Children’s Play, Learning & Dev (Voc L2)Classical Civilisation (A Level)Computer Science (A Level) ComputingCreative Craft Courses (Voc L1/2/3)Creative Digital Media Practice (Voc L3)Criminology (Voc L3)Dance (Voc L3)Digital Music Production (Voc L3)Digital Music Production (Voc L2) Drama (A Level)Economics (A Level)Engineering (Voc L3)English Language (A Level) English Literature (A Level) English Language & Literature (A Level)English (GCSE) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Entry to the Uniformed Services (Voc L1) Environmental Science (A Level)Exploring the Caring Sectors (Voc L1) Extended Project Qualification (EPQ L3)Fashion & Textiles (incl. Costume & Interiors) (Voc L3)Film Studies (A Level)Film Studies (GCSE)Financial Education (Voc L2) Financial Studies (Cert & Dip L3)Fine Art (A Level) Fitness Instructing (Voc L3)Football Academy French (A Level)French (GCSE) Functional Skills English (Voc L1/2)Functional Skills ICT (Voc L1/2) Functional Skills Maths (Entry/1/2)Geography (A Level)Geography (GCSE)Graphic Design & Illustration (A Level)German (A Level)German (GCSE)Government & Politics (A Level)Hairdressing (Voc L3) Hairdressing (Women’s) (Voc L2)

SUBJECT Hairdressing (Voc L1) Health & Social Care (Voc L3)Health & Social Care (Voc L2)Higher Project Qualification (HPQ L2)Historical Practice (A Level) History: Ancient Rome & Greece (A Level) History: Ancient (GCSE) History: 20thC British & American (A Level) History: 20thC British & European (A Level) History: Tudors & French Revolution (A Level)History (GCSE) Home Cooking Skills (Voc L2)Hospitality Supervision & Leadership (Voc L3)Information & Creative Technology (Voc L2)Introduction to ICT (Voc L1)Italian (GCSE) Journalism (Voc L3)Law (A Level) Massage Therapies (Voc L3) Maths: Core (Voc L3) Maths: Further Maths (Voc L2) Maths: Further Maths (A Level)Maths (A Level)Maths (GCSE) Media Make-up/Prod Arts (Voc L3)Media Make-up/Prod Arts (Voc L2)Media Production (Voc L2) Media Studies (A Level)Media Studies (GCSE) Music (A Level)Music (GCSE) Netball AcademyPerforming Arts (Voc L3)Performing Arts (Voc L2)Performing Arts (Voc L1) Philosophy (A Level) Photography (A Level)Photography (Voc L3)Photography (Voc L2)Photography (GCSE)Physics (A Level)Physics (GCSE)Pre-Teaching Award (Voc L3) Psychology (A Level)Psychology (GCSE)Public Services (Voc L3)Public Services (Voc L2) Religious Studies (A Level) Religious Studies (GCSE)Science (Entry Level)Social Studies: Citizenship (GCSE)Sociology (A Level)Sociology (GCSE)Spanish (A Level)Spanish (GCSE)Sport (Voc L3) Sport (Voc L2) Sport (Voc L1) Sport & Exercise Sciences (AS/A2 Equiv)Sport & Exercise Sciences (Voc L3)Statistics (GCSE) Step Up (Entry/L1)Textiles & Fashion Accessories (A Level)Travel & Tourism (Voc L3)Travel & Tourism (Entry/1/2) Volunteering (Voc L2)

You can get InfoSheets on all our courses from our website: www.newcollege.ac.uk (you can search using the number) or by emailing info@newcollege.ac.uk. INDEX & COURSE LIST

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OPEN EVENTS FOR 2019/20:

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W h e n y o u h a v e f i n i s h e d w i t h t h eP r o s p e c t u s p l e a s e r e c y c l e i t .

Please note that we do run additional open evenings and events across the academic year depending on

demand so please keep an eye on our website for up to date information.

VIP CAMPUS TOURS Available in term time, lasting 45 minutes. To book, phone 01793 611470 or email info@newcollege.ac.uk

DAYTIME AND TWILIGHT COLLEGE EXPERIENCE These sessions takes place in late June/early July. Daytime College Experience gives Year 10 pupils the chance

to visit and participate in taster sessions and is run in conjunction with schools. Twilight College Experience

is for Year 10/11 pupils in schools with sixth forms and takes place after the school day ends. We run an

information session for parents to attend during the event.

You can find further information about each event closer to the date on our website at www.newcollege.ac.uk

OPEN DAY SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2019

(10AM - 2PM)

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@newcollegeswindon newcollegeswindon

OPEN EVENING THURSDAY 2ND JULY 2020

(5PM - 7PM)

OPEN EVENING THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2020

(5PM - 7PM)

OPEN EVENINGWEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY 2020

(5PM - 7PM)