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Together we are better )ROORZLQJ WKH PHUJHU RI (DVW %HUNVKLUH &ROOHJH ZLWK 6WURGHØV &ROOHJH LQ WKH QHZO\ IRUPHG Windsor Forest Colleges Group provides young SHRSOH DGXOWV DQG EXVLQHVVHV LQ 6XUUH\ DQG Berkshire with a richer more diverse offer of courses.

While we are one organisation – we are still very much three LQGLYLGXDO FROOHJHV 6R ZKHWKHU \RX ZDQW WKH YLEUDQW VL[WK IRUP H[SHULHQFH RIIHUHG DW ERWK 6WURGHØV DQG :LQGVRU RU the innovative technical skills and apprenticeships offered at Langley, we will ensure this is delivered in a shared culture of high standards, exemplary support and guidance and access to superb facilities.

I am delighted you are considering studying with us and would OLNH WR ZHOFRPH \RX WR YLVLW XV WR ôQG RXW PRUH DQG H[SHULHQFH the Windsor Forest stamp of quality and commitment that is evident at whichever college you choose.

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COURSES Art, Design and Media

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Business and IT

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Humanities

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Languages, Literature and Culture

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Mathematical Sciences

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Sciences

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Performing Arts

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Sport, Travel and Tourism

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Welcome to our sixth form community at Strode’s College and Windsor College We are extremely proud of our students. Whether they choose to go on to university or employment, ZH DUH FRQôGHQW WKDW WKHLU WLPH DW HLWKHU 6WURGHØV College or Windsor College has prepared them for their next steps. %RWK FROOHJHV DUH XQLTXH DQG VSHFLDO EXW QRZ EHQHôW IURP WKH same specialist, high quality sixth form teaching and leadership.

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Experience the Windsor Forest stamp of quality and commitment!

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Rowan Cookson Principal

ONE SIXTH FORM – TWO COLLEGES We offer two different programmes at Strode’s and Windsor under one sixth form banner. Find out more about each college below and explore our course options and combinations.

Strode’s College – quality and tradition With a long history behind us and an innovative SURJUDPPH DKHDG RI XV 6WURGHØV RIIHUV WUDGLWLRQ DQG SURJUHVVLRQ LQ RQH FROOHJH $V D 6WURGHØV student, you will be treated as an individual, VXSSRUWHG DQG HQFRXUDJHG WR õRXULVK DFDGHPLFDOO\ and socially. We are big enough to offer a wide choice – but small enough to provide individualised learning where you are known to our tutors and have a strong sense of belonging.

We are the largest provider of A Levels in North :HVW 6XUUH\ RIIHULQJ PRUH WKDQ $ /HYHOV DQG D IXOO UDQJH RI /HYHO DQG /HYHO %7(&V <RX FDQ DOVR PL[ DQG PDWFK $ /HYHOV DQG %7(&V WR PD[LPLVH \RXU 8&$6 SRLQWV DQG \RXU DPELWLRQV You will enjoy an all-round sixth form experience at 6WURGHÃ&#x2DC;V 6WXG\LQJ KHUH ZLOO EH H[FLWLQJ DQG ZH ZLOO encourage you to develop individual responsibility for your learning in a more adult environment, combining high standards of academic learning with outstanding enrichment opportunities.

Windsor College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quality teaching, vibrant environment

Students receive outstanding support to contribute to, debate about and inï¬&#x201A;uence college life.

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:LQGVRU FRPELQHV WKH EHVW RI WUDGLWLRQDO ôUVW FODVV teaching within a modern, contemporary building right in the heart of Windsor. It offers the best of a town centre location, outstanding facilities and is renowned for its vibrant, friendly atmosphere. <RX FDQ FKRRVH IURP RYHU $ /HYHOV DQG /HYHO DQG %7(&V LQFOXGLQJ D QXPEHU RI FRXUVHV ZKLFK DUH unique to Windsor. The College specialises in academic and vocational subjects such as Art & Design, Creative 0HGLD 3HUIRUPLQJ $UWV %XVLQHVV DQG 6FLHQFH /LNH 6WURGHÃ&#x2DC;V \RX FDQ PL[ DQG PDWFK \RXU $ /HYHOV DQG %7(&V WR FUHDWH D SHUVRQDOLVHG SURJUDPPH The campus offers exemplary facilities including QHZ VFLHQFH ODERUDWRULHV UHFRUGLQJ VWXGLRV ôOP editing suites as well as well-equipped classrooms utilising the latest technology. We have invested heavily in the College to provide you with a top class learning environment.

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High praise from Ofsted Ã&#x161;Ã&#x2014;*RRGÃ&#x2DC; ZLWK Ã&#x2014;2XWVWDQGLQJÃ&#x2DC; IHDWXUHVÃ&#x203A; Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ã&#x161;+LJK TXDOLW\ SUDFWLFDO FODVVHV LQ ZKLFK WKH\ ZRUN ZLWK IRFXV DQG SXUSRVHÃ&#x203A; Windsor

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Two vibrant colleges with shared sixth form expertise

Mix and match â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Levels and BTECs

A*spire Programme to stretch and challenge

Excellent careers and employability support Over 83% of students progress to university or higher apprenticeships Personalised tutors, individualised programme of study and support Outstanding UCAS guidance and support

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Daanial Ahmed Willow Rolls Joshua Passey

A*A*A* – going to study Biochemistry at the University of Oxford

A*AA – going to study Computer Science at the University of Bristol

A*A*A*A* – going to study Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath

Ben Roberts (SU President) Oliver Sears Maria Aveesta

AAA – going to study Physics at the University of Durham

AAA – going to study Politics, International Studies and Quantitative Methods at Warwick University

AAB – going to study dentistry at the University of Plymouth

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UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS University Support Programme

Where our students went next:

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We also like to work with parents and guardians in ensuring you get the support you need. Our approach works â&#x20AC;&#x201C; students commented that they felt supported throughout the application process and interviews.

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Drama, Dance, Music

Law and Criminology

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Business, Finance, Accounting

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Careers and Employability The A*spire Programme encouraged me to believe in myself and apply to Oxford University. I am now reading Engineering at Oxford and my long-term plans are to become a civil engineer.

Max, former student at Strode's College

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University is not the only option for our students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many RI ZKRP DUH FKRRVLQJ WR JR VWUDLJKW LQWR FDUHHUV (LWKHU through higher level apprenticeships or into training programmes in industry. Our sixth form programme will ensure you get all the careers advice you need as well as guidance on CV preparation and interview technique.

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ENRICHING STUDENT LIFE We believe that the richer your time at college the better prepared you are for OLIH DIWHU 6WURGHĂ&#x2DC;V RU :LQGVRU ,PPHUVH yourself in the range of activities on offer at both colleges, all designed to enhance your sixth form experience and strengthen your CV and university applications.

You have a voice here at sixth form â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and while developing skills for democratic participation you can make a difference, helping to shape our college for the future.

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Trips and Visits Our trips and visits are undoubtedly a highlight, both complementing the curriculum and giving students national and international experiences beyond the classroom.

Duke of Edinburgh $ JUHDW RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU \RX WR EXLOG FRQĂ´GHQFH UHVLOLHQFH skills and demonstrate your resourceful side. And with employers holding the award in high regard, you will also be gaining a competitive edge for the future.

The proportion of high grades has risen across the curriculum.

Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ofsted 2016

Guest Speakers Guest speakers will be a key part of your college experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an important opportunity for you to hear from a variety of people and experts.

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College staff create a highly supportive environment in which students develop good social skills and grow in conďŹ dence.

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PERSONAL SUPPORT <RXÃ&#x2DC;UH D QDPH QRW D QXPEHU DW 6WURGHÃ&#x2DC;V DQG :LQGVRU &ROOHJHV DQG ZH are dedicated to helping you achieve your potential. We have a suite of expert support services designed to make your time in the classroom more successful and your college experience more enjoyable too.

Personal Tutors Your personal tutor will play a central role in supporting your personal, professional and academic development. Group tutorials and one-to-one meetings will help keep you on track with your studies as well as helping you plan for life after college.

Additional Learning Support 7KH /HDUQLQJ 6XSSRUW WHDP DUH DEOH WR KHOS ZLWK OLWHUDF\ DQG numeracy skills, provide you with expert support with dyslexia and dyspraxia, support time management, revision skills, essay writing, assistive technology and access arrangements.

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STUDY PROGRAMMES HOW DO THEY WORK? :KHQ VWXG\LQJ DW 6WURGH V RU :LQGVRU \RX ZLOO W\SLFDOO\ VWXG\ WKUHH $ /HYHOV RU D IXOO %7(& /HYHO ZKLFK LV WKH HTXLYDOHQW RI WKUHH $ /HYHOV /HYHO VWXGHQWV ZLOO FRPSOHWH D FHUWLĂ´FDWH DORQJVLGH (QJOLVK DQG 0DWKV *&6(V 6HH WKH WDEOHV below for more information.

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A I D E M D N A N G I S E ART, D Are you interested in exploring your creative talents and pursuing a career in DGYHUWLVLQJ DUW GHVLJQ LQWHULRU GHVLJQ PHGLD RU IDVKLRQ" 1RZÃ&#x2DC;V WKH WLPH WR KRQH WKDW WDOHQW ZLWK WKH 8.Ã&#x2DC;V ERRPLQJ FUHDWLYH LQGXVWULHV Ã&#x2022; WKH IDVWHVW JURZLQJ DUHD RI the British economy.

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YOUR FUTURE CAREER • Graphic Designer • Film Director • Visual Merchandiser • Interior Designer • Illustrator • Costume Designer

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This is a creative course with an emphasis on practical problem solving in 3D using a range of modelling and resistant materials. Design themes include product design, furniture design, architecture, interior design, packaging, promotional devices, signage and environmental design e.g. theme parks. Your coursework projects will develop your investigative, design, CAD and practical skills.

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Entry requirements

Throughout the duration of this course, you will learn the basic principles of design and technology and you will plan, develop and create your own 3D products. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different materials including woods, metals, polymers, composites, papers and textiles. You will create both scale models and working prototypes.

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The theoretical part of the course will focus on a range of case studies across all the media industries, including vintage and contemporary products. The purpose of the text, how the text can be interpreted and effect on the audience will be explored. There is also a focus on the historical, cultural, social and political contexts in which the texts were created. We will also look at how the ideologies of the media producers are encoded within the media texts that are produced.

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,I \RXÃ&#x2DC;UH D FUHDWLYH VWXGHQW ZLWK D VHULRXV LQWHUHVW LQ JHQHUDO art and design this double award vocational course is for you. Over the space of two years, you will be introduced to ideas development, visual recording and communication and different art and design materials and techniques. At the end of two years, you will have built up a portfolio of creative outcomes, which often become more specialist as the course progresses.

You will undertake a combination of mandatory and optional units some of which are assessed by the exam board and are time bonded.

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Develop your technical and creative art skills in the world of fashion. Over the space of two years, you will develop a UDQJH RI VNLOOV DQG UHôQH DUHDV RI VSHFLôF LQWHUHVW <RX ZLOO learn to consider the creative process of fashion design as well as how to consider and appreciate the materials DQG WHFKQLTXHV XVHG 7KH TXDOLôFDWLRQ LV LGHDO IRU LI \RXÃ&#x2DC;UH intending to gain employment in the fashion industry or further study.

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Over the space of two years, you will understand the basics of fashion design. You will gain a technical understanding of fashion design and production and knowledge and skills in design, pattern cutting, manufacturing methods and promotion to produce fashion projects.

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Our Diploma courses are graded at either Pass, Merit or Distinction and you will be assessed on a continuous basis throughout the various stages of the course. As this is a practical, work-related course, you are assessed through creative projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. There may also be exams and time controlled projects in some units.

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We root these core units in a wide range of creative industries and platforms, to give you a dynamic outlook on media.

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WHY I CHOSE SIXTH FORM NAME: Max Wilson COURSES: A Level English Literature, Law and Business WHERE NEXT: Oxford Brookes University to study Law

Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a great step between school and university as you get a bit more independence and a taste of life outside of secondary school. I really liked the teachers who have the students interests at heart and I found the holistic reviews really helpful as you get to know the teachers and they get to know and understand you.

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This course has been developed to encourage personal development of knowledge and skills relevant to the business world through participation in a range of vocational business activities. You will apply your learning and skills in a work-related context.

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You will explore the relationship between the hardware and software that form an IT system, and the way that systems work individually and together. You will design, create and evaluate database systems and explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services and also implement social media activities to meet requirements. You will investigate website development principles and design and develop a website using scripting languages.

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S E I T I N A HUM In an era of big technological advancements there is still high demand for the skills acquired through studying one of the humanities subjects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; critical analysis, gathering evidence and evaluating arguments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; skills highly valued and desired throughout the private and public sector.

WHY STUDY HUMANITIES AT STRODEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OR WINDSOR COLLEGE?

WHERE NEXT? Our students have gone to:

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The University of Manchester History and Politics

â&#x20AC;¢ Thinking logically

Goldsmiths, University of London History

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University of Sussex 3ROLWLFV 3KLORVRSK\ DQG (FRQRPLFV University of Bristol History and Politics The Courtauld Institute of Art Art History

YOUR FUTURE CAREER â&#x20AC;¢ Marketing â&#x20AC;¢ Journalism â&#x20AC;¢ Financial Services â&#x20AC;¢ Politics â&#x20AC;¢ Publishing â&#x20AC;¢ Accountancy â&#x20AC;¢ Law

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Our humanities trips and visits and guest speaker programme will give you a true taste of this fascinating and varied world.

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WHY I CHOSE SIXTH FORM Michael Craig Former student, now Trainee Solicitor at City Law Firm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Slaughter and May. Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a great college. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet so many new people and have a greater sense of independence.

The culture of Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was a great stepping stone to life at university.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to say that my pursuit of a career in law was inspired by teachers at Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the pastoral support is also brilliant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I felt supported both practically (with things like UCAS applications) and personally.

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GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL FP3DGEO2S1

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You will learn the skills of extended evaluative and analytical essay writing, as well as research, debating and presentation skills. You will be challenged to explore and explain changes in contemporary society, both nationally and globally, and how sociologists have obtained the evidence for their theories. The topics studied are education and research methods, families and households, beliefs in society and crime and deviance.

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E R U T A R E T I L , S E G A L AN GU E R U T L U C AND The role and contribution of language to the UK economy and society is both rich DQG YDULHG 5HVHDUFK LV VKRZLQJ D VLJQLôFDQW LQFUHDVH LQ WKH QXPEHU RI (QJOLVK classics and modern foreign language students going on to work in key economic JURZWK VHFWRUV LQFOXGLQJ ôQDQFH PHGLD ODZ DQG PDQDJHPHQW

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Bath Spa University &UHDWLYH :ULWLQJ 3XEOLVKLQJ

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YOUR FUTURE CAREER â&#x20AC;¢ Copywriting â&#x20AC;¢ Journalism â&#x20AC;¢ Publishing â&#x20AC;¢ Author â&#x20AC;¢ Social media â&#x20AC;¢ Diplomatic Service â&#x20AC;¢ International aid and development

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WHY I CHOSE SIXTH FORM

Whether travelling to foreign shores to practice and perfect your foreign language skills or enjoying a fascinating lecturer from one of our visiting expert speakers such as a senior SXEOLVKHU &(2 RI 6FKRODVWLF RXU WULSV DQG YLVLWV SURJUDPPH will expand your knowledge and experience to truly enhance \RXU OHDUQLQJ :HÃ&#x2DC;YH KDG D IXOO SURJUDPPH RI LQWHUQDWLRQDO travel this year including Granada, Paris and Barcelona.

NAME: Madison Beale COURSES: A Level French, Classical Civilisation and English Literature WHERE NEXT: Durham University to study English

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I chose Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as the resources and courses looked really good and I liked the look of the A*spire Programme which has proved to be particularly helpful. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pushed and challenged me, given me a much wider perspective and developed me culturally so that I had the competitive edge when applying for the top universities.

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CLASSICAL CIVILISATION A LEVEL

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This is the perfect course if you have an interest in the worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome. The course offers an in-depth exploration into the beginnings of Western culture, with a chance to look at the oldest surviving works of literature in the Western literary canon; the origins of democracy; the birth of theatre; art and artistry.

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The course is suitable if you enjoy analysing language in real world contexts and exploring how it changes, is learnt, is shaped and manipulated; the course has a lot to do about learning about life through language.

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This course is for those of you who are passionate about literature and are prepared to read extensively. The course WH[WV VSDQ RYHU \HDUV RI (QJOLVK OLWHUDWXUH DOORZLQJ you to study texts in depth and place their production in a number of social and historical contexts. It will prepare you for the critical and theoretical frameworks of analysis typical of higher education.

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This practical course will improve your language skills, while gaining an understanding of the modern society, cultural background and heritage of France. You will learn to speak and write at length in French about all aspects of French society and culture.

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Philosophy considers the central issues of human life, focusing on problems and arguments relating to morality, knowledge and understanding, philosophy of religion and philosophy of the mind. You will develop your critical and analytical skills exploring philosophical theory. There is a strong focus on enhancing independent critical learning through reading, writing and discussion and the course is guaranteed to get you thinking about things in a completely new way.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM As technology and data become the driving forces of our economy, demand for students with digital and mathematical skills is soaring. Our trip and guest speaker programme, which this year included a computer games GHYHORSPHQW FODVV WKH 8.07 6HQLRU 0DWKV &KDOOHQJH DQG D trip to Bletchley Park, home to the original codebreakers, will give you an understanding of this sector which can lead to both a fascinating and well-paid career.

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&RPSXWHU 6FLHQFH LV DERXW SUREOHP VROYLQJ <RX ZLOO be learning how to write programs and how computers work from an abstract point of view. This course has a mathematical approach and is challenging; you will develop your logical and thinking skills and there will be plenty of practical programming and some opportunities to work creatively in the context of coding.

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You will learn how to program in Python, from the basics to object orientated programming. Associated programming concepts and techniques, such as the Turing Machine and 'DWD 6WUXFWXUHV WDNH XS RI WKH FRXUVH FRQWHQW 2Q the theory side, you will learn how different types of data is stored in binary, how networks and the internet works and database theory. In addition, we cover the internal components of the computer and how the logic circuits inside them work.

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,I \RX HQMR\ *&6( 0DWKV SDUWLFXODUO\ DOJHEUD WKHQ WKLV is the course for you. If you are considering studying A Level Physics then you will be required to take A Level Mathematics but it also supports Humanities subjects.

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You will study a combination of pure maths, mechanics and statistics over two years. Pure mathematics will extend what you have learned at school, as well as introducing you to important new ideas and methods. In mechanics you will learn how to apply mathematics in the physical world to describe the motion of objects and how they respond to forces acting upon them. Your study of statistics will involve learning how to utilise statistical models to analyse realworld data and make predictions about future trends. Be prepared for a real challenge, but also to have fun and meet like-minded academic students.

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Chemistry is about everything. It is the central science. If you want to understand more about how the world around you works and look for patterns in the thousands of chemical reactions which occur in nature, this could be the course for you. It is an exciting, laboratory based, subject which explores the laws of chemistry and demonstrates how these laws and the skills of the chemist have been exploited to give us our present high standard of living.

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This vocational, work-related course is offered as an Award.

You will gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the health and social care sector and develop a range of personal skills and techniques that are essential for successful performance in working life.

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This is an ideal course to develop a range of skills and techniques that are essential for you to be successful at working at entry level in the health and social care sector.

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S T R A G N I M R O F R E P Turn your talent in dance, music and theatre into a rewarding career – whether you have your sights on the big time or the chorus line, let one of our Performing Arts courses springboard you up the ladder or off to university.

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WHERE NEXT? Our students have gone to: Birmingham City University Applied Theatre Creative Academy Dance Kingston University Dance Roehampton University Dance Bath Spa University 'UDPD $FWLQJ De Montford University Performing Arts Northumbria University Drama Solent University Musical Theatre Royal Holloway, University of London Acting University of Exeter Acting University of Winchester Performing Arts

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DRAMA AND THEATRE A LEVEL FP3DPER3S1

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On this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of how drama is developed and performed from the perspective of an actor, director and designer.

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This engaging course will enable you to use industry standard software used by musicians or composers to make or perform music; play back or record songs or pieces; or to analyse or edit music.

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The course centres around the study of acting as a performer. You will gain an understanding of the industry and how to access employment by developing a range of skills and attributes.

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You will learn to be a well-rounded and versatile actor in a vocational and academic context through the study and performance of Contemporary and Classical Theatre. This is enhanced by trips, visits and workshops, as well as learning about career progression opportunities in the performing arts industry.

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The course allows you to learn a variety of dance styles. You will be able to transfer your choreographic techniques and develop your individual qualities as performers through development of physical, technical and expressive skills.

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You will learn to be a well-rounded and versatile dancer in a vocational and academic context. You will achieve this by studying a variety of choreographers, companies and techniques. This is enhanced by trips, visits and workshops, as well as learning about career progression opportunities in the dance industry.

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The course centres around the study of music as a performer.

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You will learn to be a well-rounded and versatile musician in a vocational and academic context. You will achieve this by studying a variety of styles and techniques; solo and ensemble work; live and recorded for a range of events that take place both inside and outside the College. This is enhanced by embedded trips, visits and workshops, as well as learning about career progression opportunities in the music industry.

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YOUR FUTURE CAREER â&#x20AC;¢Travel Agent â&#x20AC;¢ Airline Cabin Crew â&#x20AC;¢ Hotel Management â&#x20AC;¢ Fitness Instructor â&#x20AC;¢ Leisure Manager â&#x20AC;¢ Sports Professional

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a really positive experience at college. It was a great opportunity to have a fresh start and study a subject I love but wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to study if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d stayed at school. BTECs completely suited my style of learning and brought out the very best in me academically.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION A LEVEL

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This course expands on many concepts that you have DOUHDG\ HQFRXQWHUHG LQ VFKRRO 3( OHVVRQV <RXU VWXGLHV ZLOO be centred around how the body works, how you learn and develop physical skills and the impact that physical activity has on young people developing a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.

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GCSE COURSES Getting a good pass in English and Maths GCSE is important for your future progression and career so the government now requires every student without a grade 4 or above, to continue with these subjects until 18. At our colleges you will have expert post-16 support to develop your potential and increase your current grade.

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M O O R S S A L C E H T D N BEYO There is so much for you to do beyond the classroom to enhance both your learning and your sixth form experience DW 6WURGHÃ&#x2DC;V DQG :LQGVRU Not only do we want to enrich your studies and further deepen your learning and understanding but we also want to give you every opportunity to enjoy new experiences. Our goal is that ZKHQ \RX SURJUHVV IURP 6WURGHÃ&#x2DC;V RU :LQGVRU \RX GR VR DV WUDYHOOHG FRQôGHQW \RXQJ DGXOWV RSHQ WR QHZ RSSRUWXQLWLHV and self-assured to make the very best of them too.

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Trips and visits During the last year our students have enjoyed trips both nationally and internationally while also being kept busy on the home front too.

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You can excel in the classroom and on the sports pitches KHUH DW 6WURGHÃ&#x2DC;V :H KDYH H[FHOOHQW VSRUWV IDFLOLWLHV ZKLFK play a central role in college life. And with a strong history of success at county and national level across a number of sports you will be playing at the highest level. There are also PDQ\ FOXEV DQG DFWLYLWLHV IRU WKRVH RI \RX WKDW OLNH WR NHHS ôW DQG ZDQW WR HQMR\ D JRRG JDPH EXW DUHQÃ&#x2DC;W QHFHVVDULO\ DIWHU QDWLRQDO KRQRXUV

GETTING TO COLLEGE Travelling to Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Direct service by rail from: â&#x20AC;¢ Addlestone â&#x20AC;¢ Aldershot â&#x20AC;¢ Ascot â&#x20AC;¢ Ashford â&#x20AC;¢ Bagshot, â&#x20AC;¢ Bracknell â&#x20AC;¢ Camberley

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â&#x20AC;¢ Heathrow â&#x20AC;¢ Kensington â&#x20AC;¢ Knightsbridge â&#x20AC;¢ Langley â&#x20AC;¢ Reading

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G N I D N U F D N A S E E F Aged 16–18 <RX ZRQØW QHHG WR SD\ DQ\ WXLWLRQ RU UHJLVWUDWLRQ fees. There may be costs for equipment for your course, if so you will be advised of this at interview.

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Financial support There are a number of government support schemes and college bursaries to help students from low income households with the cost of becoming a full time student. These include: • Transport and course materials • Free college meals • Childcare • Travel • Fees Please visit windsor-forest.ac.uk for the full details and criteria. Alternatively, for information and help please contact the )LQDQFLDO 6XSSRUW WHDP RQ 01753 793368 or email ôQDQFLDO VXSSRUW#ZLQGVRU IRUHVW DF XN

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In particular, students are eligible for a range of additional funding including:

Strodeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation Academic Achieverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards An award contributing to the cost of Higher (GXFDWLRQ IRU D 6WURGHÃ&#x2DC;V VWXGHQW ZKR KDV DQ outstanding record of achievement and the SRWHQWLDO WR H[FHO LQ +LJKHU (GXFDWLRQ

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The Worshipful Company of Coopers $ UDQJH RI DVVLVWDQFH IURP +LJKHU (GXFDWLRQ bursaries to travel awards for ambitious individual enrichment activities.

Richmond Parish Lands Charity )RU VWXGHQWV OLYLQJ LQ SRVWFRGHV 7: 7: RU 6: 3OHDVH FDOO 020 8948 5701 or visit www.rplc.org.uk

The Egham Education Trust )RU VWXGHQWV OLYLQJ LQ (JKDP LQ SDUWLFXODU QHHG RI ôQDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH WR PHHW WKH FRVW of their studies and for those undertaking the 'XNH RI (GLQEXUJK $ZDUGV 3OHDVH YLVLW www.eghamunitedcharity.org

Giles Travers Educational Charity 6PDOO JUDQWV DUH DYDLODEOH WR DVVLVW ZLWK WKH FRVW RI books and other educationally related expenses.

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If you are interested in vocational courses or apprenticeships see our Langley Full-time Guide 2019/20.

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COURSE INDEX Applied Science Art and Design Biology Business

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