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YOUR GUIDE TO ENROLMENT at The Bedford Sixth Form

YOUR GUIDE TO ENROLMENT

Our enrolment process is designed to ensure you are enrolled on to the right subject at the right level for you. We have written this guide to provide answers to some of the questions you may have about the enrolment process and information about what you will be expected to provide on the day.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Contact Centre via Live Chat on our website or by phone on 0345 658 8990.

THE ENROLMENT PROCESS WHEN CAN I ENROL ON TO MY COURSE? Our enrolment process begins on-site from Friday 13 August 2021. If you have accepted a conditional offer with us, you will receive an invitation by email to make an appointment for enrolment between Friday 13 and Thursday 19 August. We are expecting to be busy, so please book early to get a time that is most convenient for you.

WHERE DO I GO TO ENROL? The Bedford Sixth Form is on Bromham Road in Bedford only a short walk from the bus station. The postcode is MK40 2BS. Parking on-site is limited but there are several public car parks close by. When you arrive, please enter via the main reception. You will be directed through to the Grand Hall to meet with an enrolment tutor. When you have finished, you will leave via the student entrance at the opposite end of the building.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? We need to see evidence of your GCSE Results. This can be your certificates, or your result notification slips if you haven’t received your certificates yet.

WHAT HAPPENS AT MY ENROLMENT MEETING? You will meet with an enrolment tutor who will check through your GCSE grades and discuss with you the subjects that you have indicated you would like to study. Once they are happy that you have selected an appropriate programme and confirmed that the subject choices

can be taken as a combination on our timetable, they will complete an enrolment form with you. They will also book you in for an induction session to take place on either Thursday 2 or Friday 3 September 2021. As soon as this is done, you will be free to go. Within 48 hours of your enrolment meeting, you will receive a link to upload your proof of ID and photograph. Your proof of ID should be one of the following: • UK passport or ID card • A full birth certificate • Driver’s licence • Non-UK passport • National Insurance Card/Letter • Debit/Credit card The photograph you provide will be used for you Student ID badge for the year. It should be a recent photo, a true likeness and fit the following criteria: • Passport photo size • JPG format and 5mb maximum • In full colour • On a plain background • You should be facing forward and looking straight at the camera • Your eyes should be open, visible, and free from reflection or glare from glasses (no sunglasses) • Should not contain other objects, people or animals • No hats or caps (unless it is for religious or medical reasons) • No sticking out tongue and/or pulling faces • No filters/effects applied

HOW LONG DOES ENROLMENT TAKE?

DO I NEED TO PAY FOR MY COURSE?

Please allow up to an hour, although we will aim to complete most meetings in about 15 minutes.

If you are aged 16-18 on 31 August 2021 and a British Citizen your course is fully funded which means you don’t have to pay any tuition fees or exam registration fees. If you’re aged 19 or above and you are paying your own fees and are not eligible for a fee remission, our specialist Registry and Recoveries Team will call you to arrange payment.

PROBLEMS WITH ENROLLING? WHAT DO I DO IF I CAN’T UPLOAD MY PHOTO OR QUALIFICATIONS? If you are struggling with accessing the system or have problems with any of the steps involved, please contact our Customer Contact Centre via Live Chat on our website or email info@bedfordcollegegroup. ac.uk and we will help you complete your enrolment.

WHAT IF I DON’T GET THE RESULTS I EXPECTED? So long as you have met the standard entry requirements to be a student at The Bedford Sixth Form, we will give you advice during your enrolment meeting to help you enrol on to a programme that is suitable for you. Our standard entry requirements can be found here: www.bedfordsixthform.ac.uk/ courses/your-options-and-entryrequirements If you have missed out on our standard entry requirements, our GCSE Foundation programme may be suitable for you and we will happily discuss this with you at your enrolment meeting. As part of The Bedford College Group, we can also help you consider courses available at other sites.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? STAGE 1: GCSE RESULTS DAY If you are waiting to receive your results, then Good Luck!

STAGE 2: YOU WILL SOON BE A STUDENT Book your enrolment slot, attend your enrolment meeting at the Sixth Form and then upload your proof of ID and photo.

STAGE 3: INDUCTION During your enrolment meeting you will be booked on to your induction session on either Thursday 2 or Friday 3 of September 2021. At induction you will receive your timetable.

STAGE 4: TERM STARTS Term starts on Monday 6 September 2021. We look forward to welcoming you!

FAQS We know it can be daunting joining a new place of learning, so here are some other points that you may have questions about. ARE THERE ANY EXTRA COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MY COURSE? Details about any costs for equipment, uniforms, trips and visits etc., can be found on our website: www.bedfordsixthform.ac.uk HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT? The Bedford Sixth Form offers a range of financial support through our 16-19 bursaries to help young people where household income is £30,000 or less. Students must be aged 16-18 on 31 August 2021. For further information on the financial support available, please visit www.bedfordsixthform.ac.uk/studentsupport/financial-support-and-bursaries We have five bursary schemes: • Course Cost Bursary • Discretionary Hardship Bursary • Meals Bursary • Travel Bursary • Vulnerable Learner Bursary For further information on the support available and how to apply, please email studentservices@bedfordsixthform.ac.uk

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BURSARY? You may qualify for this £4,000 bursary if you achieve eight GCSEs grades 9-6 including English Language and maths and at least four of your GCSEs are at grades 9-7. You will need to study our full-time A-Level (or equivalent Level 3) programme. This bursary is not means tested and the £4,000 is paid over two years. We will check your eligibility as part of your enrolment meeting. The registration for the bursary is not the same as your enrolment at the Sixth Form. Please use this link to register or login to see your bursary status: https://bedford. paymystudent.com/portal/ WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY ENROLMENT OR APPLICATION? Just have a chat with us via Live Chat on our website or email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk and we will be happy to help answer any queries you have.

GOOD LUCK ON GCSE RESULTS DAY!

We are holding GCSE advice sessions on Thursday 12 August 2021. Check your emails for more information and to register.

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