Year 11 Induction
Welcome We’re so pleased you’re joining us! On behalf of all of our staff and students, I would like to welcome you to Warlingham Sixth Form College. Whether you are a current Year 11 student at Warlingham, or you are joining us from another school, we thank you for taking the time to sample the College in our two-day induction programme. We have put together a programme that should give you a real feel of Warlingham Sixth Form College over the course of your two days with us. This booklet is designed to complement the induction programme and to help you to understand the many reasons to choose Warlingham Sixth Form College for your next step. Should you have any questions during the two days, please do feel free to ask any of us - we’re here to help you! We look forward to welcoming you in September.
Rob Scott Head of College
Our Approach Big on choice and small enough to care At Warlingham Sixth Form College, we provide high quality education with second-tonone teaching and learning across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects. We offer a choice of 27 A Level subjects from Accounting to Spanish, as well as 6 vocational courses, including CTEC Health & Social Care, BTEC Applied Human Biology and BTEC Sport.
will be available to you every morning, as well as one-to-one mentoring sessions with your tutor each half term.
27 A LEVEL SUBJECTS & 6 VOCATIONAL COURSES
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE We provide a college experience whilst ensuring a supportive environment with individual and personal pastoral support.
Students requiring more pastoral support can also benefit from The Bridge facility at Warlingham.
We understand that flexible learning and independence are important to you as part of your college experience so every student is given a lanyard to allow you to come and go on site whenever you please during the working day. We also have biometric fingerprint readers in the College that enable all students to sign in and out electronically using a fingerprint so you don’t need to register every morning with your Tutor and, when you have finished for the day, you can sign yourself out.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
We achieve excellent results through small class sizes typically between 8 and 12 students per class - allowing our teachers to spend time with each individual student, giving you the support you need in the classroom.
& INDEPENDENCE
Throughout your two years with us, you will be supported by your tutor who
I am only halfway through my A-level studies, but I have already gained so much knowledge from all my subjects. I chose to study English Literature, Psychology, and Spanish and I have been able to develop skills that will be useful in my future education. Although there is a lot of support from teachers, I have still been given the chance to work independently and the introduction of new revision techniques has made me feel more Taking BTEC about Music doing and CTEC Health Social confident my exams nextand year. Care has beenRowena a great experience for me Dewar, Year 12 because there is a lot of coursework involved and no essay writing. In Music, I have been able to perform in an ensemble and as a solo, which has really boosted my confidence. I’ve also had the chance to explore the music industry. In Health and Social Care, I’ve learnt how the heart works and now understand the relationships between practitioners and individuals when working in a care unit. I really recommend taking vocational courses - you get a break from essay writing and develop coursework skills.”
Clara Rhodes
Our College central spaces have been newly refurbished and offer you a comfortable environment in which to study and socialise. Chat with your friends and enjoy group study in our relaxing Lounge Area complete with a kitchen area and lunch service, work from a stateof-the-art desktop PC in our large, fully equipped Study Area, arrange a meeting in our Glass
Meeting Room or enjoy alfresco lunch or study at the tables and benches in our spacious, private College Garden.
NEWLY REFURBISHED
Beyond the College Building, you can benefit from outstanding sporting facilities, allowing you to play football on a floodlit Astroturf, work out in the Fitness Suite and swim in our refreshing 25m pool.
OUTSTANDING SPORTING FACILITIES
Although I am only halfway through my A Level courses, I have already gained so much knowledge about all my subjects. I chose to study English Literature, Psychology and Spanish and I have been able to develop skills that will be useful in my future education. There is a lot of help from teachers but I have also been supported to work independently. The introduction of new revision techniques has made me feel more confident about doing my exams next year.
Rowena Dewar
At Warlingham Sixth Form College, we pride ourselves on offering the Advance Award - a unique scheme developed to provide a framework of engaging community experiences and learning enabling you to become well-rounded and prepared for your next step after college - be it university, apprenticeships or the world of work. The award comprises four elements: Academic Success, Community Engagement, Employability Skills and Work-related Learning. You earn credits for gaining qualifications, developing a variety of skills, and undertaking various qualifying activities. The College awards three different levels of Advance – Bronze (100+ credits), Silver (150+ credits) and Gold (200+ credits).
The Advance Programme is one of our newest and most exciting schemes at Warlingham. It allows us to enhance our personal development in many ways and gives us credits for all of these activities. From our academic work, to volunteering in the local community, the Advance Award provides us with the opportunity to improve our employability skills, our personal wellbeing, and become as successful as we can!
Jasmine Rodrigues
Obtained by achieving two or more Level 3 qualifications through A Level, BTEC or CTEC. Earn 15 credits per qualification.
Made up of in-school or community-based volunteering activities to help others and selfimprovement. Earn 1-2 credits per hour of community service and 5-10 credits for personal development activities.
Demonstrate progression and competence in at least five of seven nationally recognised skills. Earn 6 credits for each skill you develop.
One week of work experience will earn you 30 credits. You may be able to earn additional credits for relevant part-time work. You can also gain 5 credits for attending a careers or skills fair and 2 credits for attending a talk on the World of Work.
Enrichment Options We’re developing well-rounded students Our aim is to prepare you for your next steps from the moment you join our College. We offer a wide variety of enrichment opportunities as part of the Thursday afternoon timetabled programme in which you will choose to take one enrichment subject in Year 12. Choose from Community Sports Leadership Award (CSLA), Cooking for College, Core Sport, Debating, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Enterprise and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Our enrichment programme helps ensure that our students leave Warlingham as well-rounded individuals who are well-prepared for their next steps into an apprenticeship, further education or the world of work.
I have enjoyed taking Cooking for College as I have been able to learn to make a variety of recipes both sweet and savoury using a range of methods, which can be easily made even if you can’t bake or cook.
Cliona Wall
Community Sports Leadership Award (CSLA) Join our successful sports leadership programme and develop and refine your leadership skills through work in the local community. You will work in local primary schools to help coach young children in a whole host of sports and activities, from Reception through to Year 6, looking at the needs of the whole community.
Cooking for College Whatever your ability and knowledge of food to date, learn to cook a range of foods using a wide variety of skills and methods. We discuss ingredients, adapting recipes to suit individual needs, including cost, student accommodation facilities, storage and mass production.
Core Sport Enjoy participating in physical activity to continue a healthy, active lifestyle and switch off from the pressures of everyday life. You will collaborate and decide with your peers which activities you would like to participate in - from working out to basketball, football, trampolining and swimming - and get the opportunity to compete against other Colleges.
Debating If you find yourself having opinions and putting your ideas across about moral, social and political questions, such as, “Was Brexit a good idea?” or “Should Euthanasia be legalised?”, then this is the perfect enrichment choice for you. Over the year, we will spend time considering how to structure a debate before choosing a range of topics to discuss.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Stand out from the crowd by embarking on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award, a personalised development programme that covers five areas: volunteering, physical, skills, expedition and residential. Open to everyone, regardless of whether you have had previous involvement in the DofE scheme, you will need to undertake activities in your own time as well as during enrichment time. You will also spend time on expedition in the beautiful Lake District.
This option helps you to work in teams, solve problems, manage your time and budgets and do something under your own control. Our Enterprise team this year sold personalised water bottles for Water Aid.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) The EPQ is an extra qualification, worth UCAS points equivalent to half an A Level. It is designed to take you beyond your A Level studies as you choose topics for investigation which you are not already studying.
Enterprise Learn to set up and run a Social Enterprise which is a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation that operates to raise money for charity.
The EPQ is suitable for students who can work independently, set deadlines and manage their time and workload effectively.
I chose to do an EPQ as it gave me the opportunity to be more of an independent learner. I do my own research and write a dissertation. For some universities, it can even lower entry requirements. Warlingham offers a range of subject specific supervisors, which can really help support you throughout the project.
Harry Liu
Where are they going? Planned destinations of our class of 2021 Despite a challenging year due to Covid-19, our outgoing 2021 College Graduates are planning to embark on a variety of exciting next destinations.
Higher Education Over 53% intend to study at university, including Russell Group universities such as Bristol, Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds and York. They will study a wide range of subjects including Aerospace Engineering, Animation, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical Science, Business & Finance, Computer Science, Economics, Fashion Marketing, Geography, Law, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Veterinary Science. 1% will go on to study a Higher National Certificate course at a college.
Apprenticeship Over 16% of students will go on to an apprenticeship scheme in a variety of specialisms, including Accounting, Media, Solicitors, Primary School Teaching, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing, Electrician, Nursing, Dog Grooming and Body Piercing.
World of Work / Gap Year Over 17% will go into employment, including Construction, Media, Equestrian, Childcare and Retail. 13% of students will take a gap year – deferring their application to university to gain work experience or take time out before their next step.
Trips and Visits Widening your horizons
Body Worlds Exhibition (both subjects) and Museum of the Mind at Bethlem Hospital (Psychology)
Residential exchange trip to Salamanca
Over the course of your two years in the College, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting trips, excursions and activities to bring your chosen subject to life and widen your horizons.
Residential trip to Iceland
Houses of Parliament trip and visit to Whitehall for the ‘Whitehall Spending Challenge’
Bank of England and Stock Exchange visit and residential trip to New York
Bletchley Park and London Science Museum History of Computing We show a selection of trips here that we would expect to run in a normal two-year period, although future trips may be subject to COVID-19 restrictions at the time.
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge and Senior Team Maths Challenge
Classical concerts, theatre and music events, music performances in the community and at primary schools, and visits for ensembles within the community
Summer Science Exhibition at the Royal Society (all Science subjects), residential trip to CERN (Physics) & residential trip to Costa Rica (Biology)
Residential exchange trip to Bordeaux
The College Team We’re here for you! Having been Head of Warlingham Rob Sixth Form College for Scott several Head of College years, my role is to oversee the delivery of highquality learning to ensure students achieve their potential through excellent exam results, as well as to encourage you to engage in community and extra-curricular activities to support your personal development and successful transition into university, apprenticeship or work.
I joined Warlingham in September Rebecca 2003. Since 2004, I have Howe been part of Head of Year 12 the College team, as well as teaching A Level Art Textile and Product Design. I look forward to being your Head of Year and working with you all over the next two years.
Having joined Warlingham in September Rob 2015, I am now lucky Leay enough to Head of Year 13 work with our College students teaching History, Politics and Law, as well as helping you to secure your future next steps. I look forward to working with you to ensure you have a happy and successful time at our College.
I have been with the College for two years Caroline and my main role as Beadle Coordinator Co-ordinator is to help all our College students. If you have any questions or concerns, no matter how big or small, I am here to help. You can pop in and see me at any time and if I am not the best person to help, I can find the right person. I am very much looking forward to getting to know you all in September.
Rob Leay
Caroline Beadle
Rob Scott
Rebecca Howe
College Tutors Suppporting you to succeed Throughout your two years with us, you will be supported by your tutor who will be available to you every morning. You will also benefit from one-to-one mentoring sessions with your tutor each half term.
I’m the subject leader for Media and Film Studies, and I’ve been at Warlingham School & Sixth Form College for three years now. As a Tutor, I’m looking forward to getting to know you all and offering help and guidance with both your future career path and your academic studies during your two years in our college.
Tim Early
I’m Head of Science at Warlingham and I’ve been a College Tutor since I started here 13 years ago. It is a role I had at another school and I enjoyed it so much I made it a request at my interview here! I really enjoy supporting students as they continue to develop into young adults and I have extensive experience in guiding you through the decision making and application process for your next steps after College.
I’m Head of Design and Technology and have been at Warlingham for nearly 20 years. I’ve been a College Tutor throughout, so I have lots of experience in helping students grow and develop as they move through the College. I also have a breadth of knowledge about future careers and qualifications. I’m looking forward to welcoming you and working with you on the next stage of your educational journey.
Rupen Chotai
Steve Fernihough
Many of you may already know me as I am a Maths teacher and KS4 Coordinator in Maths. I’ve been teaching for nine years and have had the pleasure to teach at Warlingham for three. I’m hoping to offer a supportive role as a College Tutor and if you have any questions then I’d hope I would be the first person you’d ask!
I’ve been a College Tutor for many years and I teach A level Maths and Further Maths. I organise the paired maths scheme with the Year 7s, so I am looking forward to providing you with lots of opportunities to show your commitment to the Advance Award. My favourite tutor activity is the quiz, so get practising your general knowledge!
Stephie Onley
Rhonda Scott
I have been teaching at Warlingham for 19 years and am the Subject Leader for Psychology, Teacher of Health & Social Care & Extended Project Qualification Co-ordinator. I am looking forward to meeting, debating and discussing current issues with you, as well as supporting and helping you during your personal and academic journey throughout Year 12 & 13. I look forward to meeting you all in September!
I teach Religious Education and PSHE, and Philosophy at A Level. I have been working at Warlingham for a very long time and I have been a Year 12 and 13 Form Tutor for the last four years. I am looking forward to meeting you in September and getting to know you. I will be here to support you, to give you information and advice and to help you make the very most of the next two years.
Cindy Sayers
Gemma Williamson
Leading The Way! Meet our Student Leadership Team
Welcome to Warlingham Sixth Form College! We hold a variety of roles on the Student Leadership Team but our common goal is to act as your representatives for the College, ensuring that your ideas and opinions have a strong impact on running the College and to make a positive impact on student life through our collaborative and enthusiastic approach. In May 2022, you will have the chance to compete for your place on the Student Leadership Team and to welcome the new incoming Year 12s. We are looking forward to you joining in September and are committed to helping you make your transition into Year 12 as seamless as possible.
Left to Right in the photo above: Rowena Dewer Student Union President Thida Ouch Student Union President Josh Scott Head Boy Ben Colbourne Student Union Vice President and Prefect Harry Liu Deputy Head Boy Maisie Connery Deputy Head Girl Emily Franks Senior Prefect Jasmine Rodrigues Head Girl and Student Governor Joanna Elyahky Student Governor
Former Students Where are they now? Our students go on to be very successful individuals with a diverse set of skills. We’ve included a short update on four of our former students.
George Dersley George graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University with a degree in Film, Television and Radio Productions and is now a filmmaker and editor at Modus Films. We were delighted to have him work with us recently, filming and editing a promotional video.
Amelia Hill Amelia was awarded a degree in English from the University of Cambridge, where she managed the Footlights Tour. She now works for Particle6 prductions, a fully-integrated media company with a scientific background.
Ylenia Priest Ylenia left the College with a Distinction* in CTEC Media, Distinction in BTEC Business and A in A Level PE. She made her debut in the FA Women’s Championship, playing for Millwall, aged just 17. After a stint in the London City Lionesses, she now plays for Watford.
Charlie Knight Charlie graduated from the University of Exeter with a BA in History, which he followed with a Masters. He currently holds the Wolfson Foundation PhD Scholarship in the Humanities at the Parkes Institute, University of Southampton.
Joining us How to enrol at Warlingham Sixth Form College You have already applied via our online application and enrolment system, which acts as a “one-stop shop” throughout the application process. On Results Day, you will be able to enrol into the College using this simple online system, making the process quick and easy. You will be asked to review your grades and information and if you would like to make changes to any information or your subject choices, this will also be possible. Should you have any questions, we’ll be available during enrolment to discuss
your exam results and option choices. Once you are satisfied with your application, a member of our College Team will be able to admit you into the College. We wish you the very best of luck with your GCSE results and hope they meet your expectations and our course requirements to join Warlingham Sixth Form College in September. Should your results not be what you were hoping for, please do get in touch to discuss what options we may be able to offer you.
Contacts Rob Scott: R.Scott@warlinghamsixthform.co.uk Caroline Beadle:C.Beadle@warlinghamsixthform.co.uk To enrol, visit: https://warlinghamschool.applicaa.com/year12
I joined Warlingham in Year 12 and during my time in the College I have been welcomed by both the staff and my fellow students who have all helped me on numerous occasions. The teachers here motivate students to go beyond their limits and help them on the tough journey to success. This is an amazing College which I have found to be very welcoming to everyone.
Stanley Ikupolati
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