Tresham College Prospectus 2023/2024

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WELCOME

OPEN DAYS

Robin Webber-Jones

Principal of Tresham College

WELCOME TO OUR TRESHAM COLLEGE PROSPECTUS

Deciding what to do after GCSEs is a big decision and it’s important to make the right choice for you.

We aim to give you the best possible learning experience while you’re with us and the best preparation for when you leave us, whether that is for university, an apprenticeship or work.

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your place

We can’t wait to meet you and show you around! Choose a date (or two) from the list below and come along to:

Take a tour

Talk to tutors and current students

Get careers advice from our team of advisors

KETTERING (5.00PM-8.00PM)

WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER 2022

TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2023

THURSDAY 27 APRIL 2023

CORBY (5.00PM-8.00PM)

THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2022

TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2023

WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023

WELLINGBOROUGH (5.00PM-8.00PM)

THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2022

WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2023

TUESDAY 25 APRIL 2023

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WHY JOIN US?

FANTASTIC EDUCATION

Ofsted rates us ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features, so you’ll receive the very best education to ensure your success.

WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS

Our vast range of study programmes and apprenticeships ensures you will find a career pathway you love, opening up more choices, opportunities and experiences.

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

Many of our tutors work, or have worked, in the industry they teach – what better way to learn about the real working world than from people who have experienced it.

FANTASTIC FACILITIES

Train in industry-standard environments from workshops and studios to salons and theatres.

PERSONALISED SUPPORT

You will be assigned your own Personal Achievement Tutor to assist and support you throughout your college experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Participate in the perfect work placement for you thanks to our links with thousands of top employers. This real life on-the-job experience will enhance your CV and prepare you for employment.

SUCCESS GUARANTEED

We are so confident you’ll achieve your qualification with us that if you don’t we’ll give you £100 or refund any fees paid.*

GUARANTEED PROGRESSION

All full-time students can progress on to the next level with us, right up to degree-level.*

* Visit: www.bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/policies-procedures

Campuses

TRESHAM COLLEGE, CORBY CAMPUS

Specialist Learning Pods are located around the campus equipped with learning resources and computer facilities.

ART STUDIOS

Our impressive art studios include Mac suites and dedicated art rooms for students to excel in their studies and encourage independent study.

ASTRO-TURF

Our 4G AstroTurf is open to students and is also available for hire by local organisations and teams.

FITNESS SUITE

A state-of-the-art fitness suite for students and staff.

FREE PARKING

There is free parking available for our students and visitors.

INDUSTRY STANDARD WORKSHOPS

If you are studying a course such as Engineering, Motor Vehicle or Construction, our realistic working environments will help you hone your technical skills.

LIBRARY

The Library is a great place to study outside of classes. If you need to get a project finished there are workspaces and computers available.

MUNCH & MOCHA

Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends. You can also access computers including PCs, Macs and Netbooks, or make use of our free WiFi.

THE MANOR RESTAURANT

Tresham’s prestigious training restaurant, located in the beautiful historic Manor House, is great for our catering students to get hands-on experience.

TRESHAM STUDIOS

Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.

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Our modern Corby campus offers a range of training including Art & Design, Construction, Engineering, Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy and more.

TRESHAM COLLEGE, KETTERING CAMPUS

Our campus on Windmill Avenue provides a vibrant and contemporary college environment to learn in.

At the heart of the campus is the impressive atrium that includes student services, a refectory and coffee shop, computer suites and a multimedia library.

ASTRO-TURF AND RUGBY PITCH

Our 4G AstroTurf is open to Sports students and is also available for hire by local organisations and teams.

CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA FACILITIES

Our impressive buildings include a graphic design Mac suite, photography suites, fashion and textile workshops, soundproofed music booths, dance studios, and theatre.

FITNESS CENTRE & TREATMENT ROOM

We have a great gym with top-class equipment and a treatment room for our sports students.

FREE PARKING

There is free parking available for our students and visitors.

LIBRARY

The Library is a great place to study outside of classes. If you need to get a project finished or meet classmates for some group study, there are workspaces and computers available for you to use. You can also access computers including PCs, Macs and Netbooks, or make use of our free WiFi.

LIVE LOUNGE

The hub of the College community, this room is your dedicated space to relax between classes.

MUNCH & MOCHA

Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends.

PLANE FUSELAGE

Our Travel & Tourism students are able to gain cabin crew qualifications in our own plane fuselage, which provides real life cabin crew experiences.

TRESHAM STUDIOS

Our Hair & Beauty salon offers an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments in a commercial salon setting, providing great work experience for our students.

TV STUDIO

Our Kettering campus has a TV studio and control room for Media & Film Production students.

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TRESHAM COLLEGE, WELLINGBOROUGH CAMPUS

INDUSTRY STANDARD WORKSHOPS

If you study a course with us, our realistic working environments will help you hone your technical skills. Get your hands on real cars or practice your techniques in workshop bays designed for:

• Brickwork

• Carpentry

• Electrical Installation

• Motor Vehicle

• Plumbing

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LIBRARY

The Library at our Wellingborough campus has brand new resources including a growing number of e-resources. Having the books you need online means you can learn at home or wherever you go –something that is very popular with our current students.

MUNCH & MOCHA

Our restaurant and coffee shop is the ideal place to debate your last class over a coffee or savour a delicious lunch with friends.

SOCIAL SPACES

If you need to get a project finished or meet classmates for some group study, there are workspaces and computers available for you to use.

Our Wellingborough campus, with brand new facilities (based in the heart of the town) is a great place to study.

TO OUR CAMPUSES

TRAVEL BURSARY

Worried about travel costs?

IT’S THIS EASY TO GET TO TRESHAM COLLEGE CAMPUSES...

BUS

Bus passes and financial support are available for eligible students. Stagecoach and Centrebus services frequently stop outside each of our campuses. Visit: www.stagecoach.com and www.centrebus.info for more information.

MOTOR VEHICLE

Kettering campus is located opposite Wicksteed Park. Free student parking is available at our Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough campuses.

TRAIN

Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough are located on the Midland Mainline. Our Corby campus is only a five minute walk from the train station. Our Wellingborough and Kettering campuses are a 25 minute walk from the train station.

FOOT/BIKE

We provide bike racks at all our main campus locations.

Full-time students aged 16-18 and living more than three miles from College may be entitled to subsidised travel from their local authority. If your local authority is unable to help, and you have a household income less than £35,000, the College has a Travel Bursary worth up to £500 which you may qualify for.*

Aged 19 or over with a household income of £40,000 or less? If you’re not eligible for other transport support and have applied for an eligible study programme, you will also qualify for the Travel Bursary.

For more information visit our website or speak to our Customer Contact team

*Please note these are subject to review and can change, visit our website to get the latest information.

Life

College is not just about studying –you also have the chance to get involved in lots of enhancement activities, events and clubs.

We aim to give you the opportunity to access free LIFESTYLE, INVOLVEMENT, VOICE and ENHANCEMENT activities that will broaden your horizons, help you to develop new skills and contribute to your personal and social development.

STUDENT LIFE

LIFESTYLE

SUPPORT AND INTEREST GROUPS

A great way to meet students with similar interests is through the Support and Interest groups. We have a variety of student led groups from The Q Agenda (LGBTQIA+) and Transform (Trans support). These groups offer students a chance to share experiences while the Black Culture Club looks at celebrating and supporting culture and history across our campuses and the Disability Awareness Group - ENCOMPASS – works to champion students of all abilities.

WELL-BEING ZONE

If you are looking for information on healthy eating, budgeting, exercise, sexual health, smoking, drugs or wider health issues, the Wellbeing Zone is the place for you. Specially trained staff can help answer questions and give you information and advice. Our College works with local professional organisations to provide you with the best services in the area.

INVOLVEMENT

Talks

We provide the opportunity for students to listen and talk to speakers in a range of areas. Talks take place throughout the year, here are just a few we deliver:

• Bedfordshire Police talking about knife crime and gangs

• Drag Race UK contestant Vinegar Strokes talking about LGBTQIA + lifestyles

• Mind BLMK talking about Mental Health Reliance.

Themed activities

Throughout the College calendar we run a number of themed activities to help share key information that affects students’ lives and include for example:

• Black History Month

• Equality & Diversity Month

• Freshers’ Fairs

• Health & Well-being Month

• International Men’s Day

• International Women’s Day

• LGBT History Month

• Safer Internet Day

• Wear it Pink Day

• World Environment Day.

Sports and activities

You will have a chance to try your hand at sports and activities during your breaks and down time. All of these sports and activities are student led, including badminton, football, tennis and more.

Workshops

Our team of experts can deliver a range of workshops and sessions for your groups or peers, including:

• Alcohol and drugs support

• Body image and confidence

• Gambling and addiction support

• Mental health resilience

• Stop smoking

• Stress and anxiety.

ENHANCEMENT

BROADEN YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Enhancement is a key part of your study programme, giving you the opportunity to broaden your College experience. Taking part in trips and visits, as well as having guest lecturers and speakers, all give you the chance to meet new people; it may make a difference between getting a job or being accepted into university.

THE STUDENTS’ UNION

The Students’ Union works in partnership with the College,

outstanding teaching, learning, services and

Students’ Union has a passion for participation

a drive for diversity, with equality and diversity officers

way in innovation.

Student Services team.

find out more, speak to

TOTUM CARD – STUDENT DISCOUNT

As a student at our campus you are also entitled to purchase

TOTUM card. TOTUM gives you access to over 250 student discounts and now acts as an official proof of age ID. Some local shops and stores that offer student discount will accept

student card as proof of student status. You can join by

STUDENT LIFE

STUDENT SUPPORT

WE’RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU...

Additional support

We have specialist support staff for those with an identified learning difficulty and/or disability.

Equal opportunities for all We believe that the unique experiences, abilities and backgrounds of each individual adds to the overall learning experience.

Careers service

Our professionally qualified Careers Advisers provide impartial, confidential advice and guidance to help you:

• decide what you are going to do next

• find out more about your options in education, training and work, both at College and beyond

• get support with job searches and with your university application (UCAS)

• put your plans into practice.

If you are looking for information or have a quick query, you can drop into the Student Services office where an Adviser may be able to help you immediately, or you can book a longer appointment.

Pastoral support

Your Personal Achievement Tutor (PAT) will support you with personal development, progress on your course and career planning. As a full-time student you are entitled to at least three individual tutorials per year, plus regular group tutorials. Within the first six weeks of your course your Personal Achievement Tutor will meet with you for your first initial one-to-one tutorial to make sure you are settling in and are on the right course.

Safeguarding and well-being

We are committed to keeping you safe at all times and we offer a dedicated counselling service if you need someone to talk to.

Financial advice

You can speak to our Student Services team for all money matters relating to College.

TRESHAM ACADEMY OF SPORT

WHAT IS THE ACADEMY OF SPORT?

The Tresham Academy of Sport offers high-quality education and training allowing students (who study sport or another subject at the college) to continue with their sporting development whilst gaining academic qualifications.

With access to great facilities, high-level coaching, experienced teaching staff and medical and fitness support, our Tresham Academy of Sport aims to provide an elite sporting experience and push you to achieve your goals.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Our Academy of Sport offers a range of exciting opportunities for aspiring athletes and those striving towards a career in the sport and exercise sector.

OUR ACADEMIES:

BOYS FOOTBALL ACADEMY

GIRLS FOOTBALL ACADEMY

RUGBY ACADEMY

SPORT ACADEMY

ACADEMY

Our Academy of Sport enables our students to balance academic study whilst achieving their sporting potential.

OUR STUDY PROGRAMMES:

LEVEL 2 SPORT AND EXERCISE

LEVEL 3 SPORT AND EXERCISE

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SPORTS

WE ALSO OFFER PART-TIME

COURSES

LEVEL

GYM INSTRUCTOR

GYM

FEES & FUNDING

ARE YOU AGED 19 OR OVER?

All full-time Level 2 programmes are now FREE for everyone to study.

If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to three A-Levels), your course could still be FREE if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full-time Level 3 qualification.

Other financial support

You may have to pay for specialist textbooks, uniforms or equipment, as well as trips and visits that boost your understanding of your subject. You can find out if there are any additional costs by viewing your study programme on our website.

A range of financial support packages are available, which include help with essential costs, travel and meals.

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ENGLISH MATHS&

Love them or hate them, English and maths are essential for work, education, and day-to-day life. Whether it’s problem solving, communicating effectively or just being confident with numbers, these skills are needed for wherever your life leads you. Many jobs and courses require their applicants to have GCSE English and maths at grades 9-4.

Our English and maths courses are built around the principal that no one is born able to pass English and maths; it’s all learned. There may be obstacles to overcome; perhaps from bad experiences studying English and maths in the past, maybe you’re just tired of trying and anxious about failing, or maybe you just don’t see the point. Our team has vast experience in both delivering the key content of these subjects and motivating our students to show them what they can achieve if they work hard and commit to giving it their best.

We are committed to helping you and guarantee your progression on to the next level of study with us.

We can support you to progress all the way from Level 2 up to Level 6.

LEVEL

EQUIVALENT LEVEL 2

GCSEs (9-4)

Typical Entry Requirements*

One year programme

The benefits that I have found from T Levels are that they are equivalent to getting three A-Levels along with nine weeks of work experience. I like this because it gets me involved in the career I am striving towards.

Harvey

• 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 or equivalent OR

Two year programme

• 3 GCSEs grades 9-1 OR equivalent, and a keen interest in the subject.

Other relevant levels of qualification or experience will be considered

Study Programmes available

BTEC Certificate and Diploma

Apprenticeships available

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Some of our study programmes have additional entry requirements, visit the specific study programme pages on our website to find out more.

LEVEL

3 A-LEVELS

EQUIVALENT LEVEL

Typical Entry Requirements*

4 GCSEs grades 9-4 OR equivalent

Study Programmes available

BTEC Certificate and Diploma

Access to University

Apprenticeships available

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

5

BACHELOR DEGREE

2)

Entry

BSc

Kettering Wellingborough

Corby Kettering Wellingborough

COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE

Open Days

Why not attend one of our Open Days to find out more about our campuses and courses. Book your place at our next Open Day (check our website www.bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/events for upcoming events)..

1Shortlist your favourite Study Programmes

Visit our website for the full list of our Study Programmes.

Receive an offer

We will arrange an interview or information, advice and guidance session with you so you can find out more about your course. You will have the opportunity to chat with a tutor who will make you a course offer.

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Apply online

Apply for your chosen Study Programme. If you do not have access to a computer you can contact us for help with your application.

Attend your Welcome Day

You will be invited to attend a Welcome Day at the campus you choose to study at (Corby Campus Wednesday 28th June 2023, Kettering Campus Tuesday 27th June 2023 or Wellingborough Campus on Monday 26th June 2023).

GCSE Results Day

(Thursday 24 August 2023)

Good Luck!

Don’t worry if you don’t get your grades, you can get advice at our GCSE Advice Days.

Enrolment

You will be invited to enrol on to your Study Programme on GCSE Results Day.

Induction

Join your classmates at your induction in September. Find out where you are going and what you are doing before you start full-time.

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Start your Study Programme!

Term starts in September 2023.

APPRENTICESHIPS

APPRENTICESHIPS ARE A FIRSTCLASS WAY TO START YOUR CAREER.

As an apprentice you will gain the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed to obtain the right level of training and competence for a specific job role. We are the largest apprenticeship provider in the South East Midlands which means whatever career path you are interested in we will have an apprenticeship to suit you.

What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a programme of work-based learning. To be enrolled as an apprentice, an organisation must have offered you a contract of employment and agreed to pay your wage and support you throughout your training. Your job role must include a range of work relevant to the apprenticeship qualification you wish to undertake.

How long does it take?

Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete depending on the type and level undertaken.

How will I spend my time?

The part-time study element of an apprenticeship fits around the job commitment, and will be agreed with the employer.

You might attend one day per week (day release), or in blocks of a week or more (block release), or 100% work-based delivery.

The Benefits

You’ll need enthusiasm and commitment to study and work in a particular industry, but the rewards will be significant:

• Get the best of both worlds by earning as you learn

• Choose from a wide range of practical trades and jobs

• We will help you find an employer from our excellent links with hundreds of top employers

• Gain industry-recognised qualifications, Functional Skills and specialist techniques that could see you progress to high-level jobs in your chosen sector

• Learn from valuable job experience and time spent developing your skills on a day-to-day basis.

Here are your steps to success

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE AN APPRENTICESHIP?

NO

I HAVE BEEN OFFERED AN APPRENTICESHIP

1. If you have already been offered an apprenticeship, you or your employer will need to contact our Business Development team on 01234 291666.

2. A member of the Business Development team will then contact the employer to confirm that they have offered you an apprenticeship.

3. We will contact your employer to discuss your apprenticeship training needs and will then develop a training programme to suit you.

4. You will be invited to discuss your apprenticeship with a member of our Apprenticeship Recruitment Team.

5. We will invite you to the College and we will enrol you.

I AM LOOKING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP

1. We have hundreds of vacancies each year, visit our website to find your perfect apprenticeship at www.bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/ apprenticeship-vacancies/

2. Once you have found an apprenticeship you are interested in, check you meet the criteria and complete the online application form. If you need help completing the application form, contact our Apprenticeship Recruitment team by calling 01234 291666 or by emailing apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk

3. You will be allocated an Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor who will support you with your application and help you prepare for interviews and employment.

4. Our Recruitment Team will keep you updated with any other suitable vacancies and support you with any queries you may have.

5. Following a successful interview with the employer you will then be enrolled and start your apprenticeship.

THE NEXT

Tresham College offer T Levels in the following

WHAT ARE T LEVELS

T Levels are a brand new, two-year qualification that will give you a head start towards the future you want.

T Levels are ideal if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge and experience to get straight into employment, an Apprenticeship or Higher Education.

You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a high quality placement with an employer to give you the knowledge and skills companies look for.

CREATED WITH BUSINESSES

T Levels have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.

QUALIFICATIONS THAT COUNT

When you pass your T Level, you will get a nationally recognised certificate showing the overall grade you achieved – Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. It will also give details of what you learned on the course.

LEARN YOUR WAY

T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships, which means you can experience an industry while you continue your studies.

Like BTECs and A-Levels, there are no tuition fees to study a T Level if you start before you are 19 as of the 31st August 2023.

GET AHEAD IN YOUR CAREER

T Levels give you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies. Your industry placement will last for at least 45 days over the duration of your course.

AWARDED UCAS POINTS

Your T Level will be worth a number of UCAS points –a T Level Distinction* is worth the same as three A-Levels at A*– and will be recognised by universities and other education providers.

Find out more about T Level courses on our website:

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Honours top-up

Our close partnerships with regional universities give you the option to top-up to a full honours degree in many subjects.

Stay local Save thousands of pounds by studying locally and living at home.

Flexible study options

A variety of flexible study options from as little as six hours per week to fit around your work and other life commitments.

Strong links with employers

We work with over 1,000 organisations across the region to ensure you are more employable.

Careers

We can provide you with professional careers advice.

More support

Small class sizes and one-to-one support.

Industry experts

Many of our tutors are industry professionals, with first-hand experience and contacts.

What’s on offer?

Degrees (BSc/BA)

Foundation Degrees (FdA/FdSc)

National Certificates & Diplomas (HNC & HND)

Teaching Qualifications

The Corby Sixth Form

THE CORBY SIXTH FORM WILL MEET THE DEMAND FOR A DEDICATED, INDEPENDENT SIXTH FORM IN THE LOCAL AREA

It aims to be an ambitious and inclusive learning environment that will help build vital study and life skills for your next steps. We’ll offer you a sixth form experience that’s different to school and one that will make you stand out from the crowd.

What subjects will the sixth form offer?

The Corby Sixth Form will offer 28 different A-Level subjects and four diploma subjects, such as: Classical Civilisation, Film Studies, Graphic Communication, Law, Photography, Dance, Drama, Textiles and Statistics.

Where will the sixth form be based?

The Sixth Form will be based in Chisholm House in Queens Square, Corby.

Bursaries

Academic Excellence Bursary If you achieve five GCSE grade

7’s (including English and maths), you may qualify for an Academic Excellence Bursary to help with your expenses.

Travel Bursary at the Corby Sixth Form We don’t want travel costs to be a barrier stopping you from coming to study with us. That’s why we are offering students a travel bursary of either £320 or £600 a year depending on your distance from Sixth Form*.

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Term and conditions apply. To find out if you are eligible for a bursary visit our website www.corbysixthform.ac.uk

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BURSARY SCHEME*