Essential Guide: A Levels

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A Levels

A message from the Principal

Your journey to University and a successful career is at the heart of everything we do at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre.

We are dedicated to providing you with exceptional teaching and a wealth of experiences that ensure you stand out from the crowd and grow as an individual.

Our passionate Tutors are committed to offering the individualised support you need to excel, empowering you to achieve your very best.

At Burnley College, you will: • Gain skills that will last a lifetime • Form new friendships and expand your horizons • Benefit from individualised support tailored to your unique needs • Learn using the latest cutting-edge technology and tools Our comprehensive enrichment activities are designed to enhance your educational journey, offering numerous opportunities to explore your interests, develop new talents and create a CV that truly stands out from the rest.

You’ve taken the first step on your exciting new path, and we are thrilled to see where it takes you next.

Welcome to the Burnley College Sixth Form Centre Family.

Karen Buchanan

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Course Info: 01282 733333 General Info: 01282 733373

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A taste of life at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre We believe that your learning doesn’t only take place in the classroom and are committed to providing you with a wealth of opportunities to expand your knowledge and gain vital life experience.

We believe these innovative experiences and opportunities for travel both at home and abroad will help you grow as an individual; will help you to make your mark on society and broaden your horizons, helping you to recognise your own potential.

Enrichment activities include: Acting Academy | Astronomy | Bar Mock Trail | Chess League Champions | Cinema Club | Classical Civilisation for Beginners | Climbing | Creative Crafts | Creative Writing | CrossFit | Culture and Book Club | Dance Academy | Debating Society | Duke of Edinburgh Awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold | Esports | Football Squad | Japanese Club | LGBTQ+ Society | Medical Society | Music Studio Workshop | Musical Theatre | Netball | Sport Experience | STEM Society | Student Voice | Tackling Climate Change | University Application Drop-in | World Challenge

Duke of Edinburgh Award Be the very best you can be.

We run the Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

Important Information We will give you the skills, the enrichment experiences, the opportunities and the individualised support to achieve your goals. In return, we expect you to be ready to learn, to give 100% to your studies and to embrace the challenges of post-GCSE study.

Whether it’s a place at a top University, a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship or a successful, rewarding career, wherever your ambitions are leading you, we will support you every step of the way as you achieve the best grades possible and progress on your perfect post-A Level pathway.

Your Timetable Classes are between one and three hours long and normally run between 9am and 5pm.

It’s essential you also use time between classes as study periods. There are multiple ways you can use this time productively.

You will be able to: • Use the Active Learning Zone (ALZ) • Gain support from specialist staff • Take part in additional study sessions or enrichment activities • If required, improve your Mathematics and English GCSE results

Assessment and Additional Costs There are no course fees for A Levels, Target Setting however you may be expected to contribute It’s vital to ensure you stay on top of your studies and are achieving at the levels required throughout the year so you don’t fall behind. You will have a personal tutor who will meet you regularly to review your progress, set targets and support you.

You will be assessed through a range of methods including assignments, projects, presentations and external tests.

Entry Requirements The individual requirements for your chosen subjects are available on Burnley College’s website. Please refer to www.burnley.ac.uk

towards course-related visits, additional qualifications or textbooks.

Some Advanced Level courses will include an overseas residential which will require a contribution.

What to bring to your Studies You will be expected to bring a notebook and pen to every lesson. Some subjects do require more specialist equipment, such as steel toe capped boots and other forms of PPE, however, you will be notified individually if this is the case.

You will be given a unique Student ID number which will form part of your student email address. This will enable you to communicate with your Tutors and access the Student OnePlace for all relevant learning tools.

Passionate about your success!

We believe in you. We believe in your potential.

We’re always here to support you as you work hard to achieve your goals.

The team behind your success The School Liaison Team can offer you the advice and guidance you need whether you’re considering A Levels or Vocational study after your GCSE’s; have plans to go to University or into a successful career.

They have the expertise and experience to support you as you make crucial decisions on your future and are always available to talk through your options, give information and advice and introduce you to College life.

You may still have questions as you approach the end of your time at school.

• Is it too late to change my subject choices?

• Help! I really don’t know what I want to do as a career!

• What can I do now to make my College experience even better?

• How does life at College differ from school?

• What do I do now?

We’re here to help you navigate those final months at school - and help you hit the ground running as a member of the Burnley College Family.

Our Core Values These values are at the heart of everything we do, to help you achieve your full potential and grow as an individual.

Being open to new activities, thinking and learning

Pushing your boundaries to ensure success

Demonstrating respect and inclusivity

Working with and supporting others

Embracing personal growth as a role model

Displaying commitment and passion for your future

To Find Out More

Get in Touch Here’s how you can get in touch – they’re really friendly and are looking forward to helping your vision for the future become your reality: Email admissions@burnley.ac.uk Telephone 01282 733322 Visit us Burnley College Sixth Form Centre, Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN

Talk to us in your school (ask your careers lead for details) Online Visit us online for some great resources to help you prepare for life after GCSEs

Your checklist to success Keep track of your application following your interview via your online profile on burnley.ac.uk Receive an offer letter from us Prepare for mock examinations and fine-tune your predicted grades Revise hard and smash those GCSE’s Attend Preview Day in June Enrol at college on GCSE results day

See you in September!

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