WELCOME TO BEDE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE In this g uide you will find everyth need to ing you know you star before t your journey with us in Septem ber!
Your offer explained If you’re reading this it means you are ready to start your journey at Bede! So what happens now? We will take you through step by step...
Unconditional offer Wow! Well done. This means you have already met our entry requirements, so we will see you in September!
Conditional offer This means you have been accepted to study here at Bede providing you achieve the required course entry requirements. If you don’t achieve these grades, don’t worry! We will still have a course for you. Speak to our Admissions Team, who will chat to you about your options.
Referral Don’t worry! All this means is that the course you applied for was unsuitable. We will get in touch with you to find a suitable alternative course.
WHAT’S NEXT? Twilight Session
Once you’ve had your interview, you will be invited back into the College to take part in our Twilight Session. This session is a great way to try out the subjects you’ve chosen to study with us, or try out other subjects that you think you might enjoy. Our Twilight Session is taking place on 13th February 2024 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
Preview Days
You’re invited to our annual Preview days, taking place on 8th & 9th July 2023. Come along and meet your new teachers and fellow students and try out all of your subjects to check that they’re definitely the right choices for you. This is the perfect opportunity to see what being a student at Bede is all about. Add the dates to your diary now and make sure you keep a look out for our emails inviting you in.
Enrolment
We give out enrolment appointments at Preview - you’ll be able to find yours at the bottom of your Preview timetable. If you can’t make it to Preview, don’t worry - we can send you your appointment confirmation in the post. Enrolment will start on GCSE results day and we’ll be running enrolment from then for a few days. You’ll need to bring in your results slips on the day. Remember! Let us know if you move house, change your number, or change your email address, so we can still get in touch with you.
FORMULA 1 SUCCESS FOR SAM The dream of a career in Formula 1 is now a reality for former Bede student Sam. Hard work, dedication and the right combination of subjects has seen this successful former Bede student rise to the pinnacle of his career, securing his dream job at Red Bull Racing. Sam, 25, studied at Bede Sixth Form College for two years before progressing on to Newcastle University, studying mechanical engineering. He then continued his studies, completing a master’s degree before securing a place on a graduate scheme at Caterpillar Articulated Trucks. After three and a half years at Caterpillar, Sam received an offer to work as a designer in Formula 1. “I am currently working as an electronic system design engineer at Red Bull Racing which means I am responsible for taking electrical systems and schematics and finding ways to fit them onto the Formula 1 car,” he said. Looking back on his first impressions of Bede, Sam said: “After visiting on open days, I knew Bede was for me. I found the tutors very friendly and easy to chat to, alongside them being knowledgeable and passionate about what they were teaching. The modern building and environment on campus was also a big draw for me and I thought it would be the best place for me to continue my studies.”
Sam chose a mixture of subjects, ensuring he considered his future progression and his career aspirations. He explained: “I was still unsure what I wanted to do at university, I tried to take a mixture of subjects I enjoyed as I think you do best in those, and subjects I felt would leave the most doors open down the line. I therefore decided to take Maths, Physics and Chemistry. I then also tried to take one subject which wasn’t like the other three subjects to break up the week and again leave options open which for me was Music Technology.” When we asked Sam what advice he would give the students of Bede Sixth Form today, he said: “Make sure you do what you enjoy. You will find it easier to learn as you will be more interested, and you will be more likely to go the extra mile. It’s nice to see your job as a hobby rather than something you do to earn money. It has been said so many times before but it’s very true!” And would he recommend Bede? “Absolutely! The facilities are first class no matter what subject you are studying, and the quality of the teaching is excellent. For me it felt like all the tutors wanted you to succeed and gave their all to make sure this would happen, going the extra mile at every opportunity”. Congratulations Sam, from everyone here at Bede Sixth Form!
Did you know you can apply to receive financial support during your studies with Bede Sixth Form College! If you need support with travel, childcare, meals, or equipment*, you will be invited to fill out a bursary application to determine if you are eligible to receive financial support during your studies at Bede Sixth Form.
Closer to the summer months, you will be invited to fill out a bursary application to determine if you are eligible. A member of our support team will be back in touch once bursary applications open for September 2024. This is usually around the month of July. UPPORT & WE LL TS B EN
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Students can also get a TOTUM card and sign up for online student discounts (such as Uni Days and Students Beans) giving discounts on music, fashion, books, films and much
more. For more details about fees and funding, check out our website.
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Apply online through the College website using the following link: https://apply.the-etc. ac.uk/bursary/
You will need to first enter your student number and date of birth. When entering your student number, please replace the 0 at the start of the number for a capital B. Please note: If you have not yet enrolled at College and do not have a student number, you will need to wait until you are given one by our Admissions Team.
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Make sure your personal details are correct and press continue to proceed through the application, making sure you answer all questions.
Please provide valid bank details when applying, as this will help us to speed up any payments due. If you don’t have an account we can use a guardian/parent in the short term.
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Provide income/benefits evidence by following the instructions on the screen.
To complete your application please read the declaration and sign with your name at the end, then press continue. You will receive a thank you message at the end.
Please note: You can choose to submit an application without financial evidence, however this will not be fully assessed.
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to apply...
STEP 7
A member of the Bursary Team will assess your application (or request further information) within 10 working days. Please wait to be contacted by email or letter.
TRAVEL... Bus
Bede Sixth Form College is well served by a number of local bus routes. For more information on local bus routes and times visit www.connectteesvalley.com and www.travelline.info. We also have a number of dedicated bus services for the College that cover different areas. Take a look at the list on our website to see which service you could be using - all of them stop at the bus stop just outside the College gates: www.bede.ac.uk/buses. All students can access free bus travel to and from college during term times. Please note there is a £5.00 administration charge per term for students travelling by bus.
Train
Our nearest station is Billingham, which receives from Middlesbrough and Newcastle. The College is just a 15 minute walk from the station. For information about train times and fares visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk.
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FREE BUS TRAVEL
Did you know that we offer FREE TRAVEL* to the College? You can sort your travel before you start college by applying for student finance on our website. We will provide you with a link in July to apply for your free travel pass online. Bede is a great location, close to Billingham town centre and Billingham treain station, linking you to all of Teesside. *To find out eligibility, terms and conditions please contact the team. Subject to change.
STILL UNSURE ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS? WANT TO CHAT ABOUT CHANGING YOUR COURSE? There’s lots of ways to get in touch! Give our friendly admissions team a call on 01642865 566 or email bede.enquiries@ stockton.ac.uk with your query. Attend one of our upcoming open events to speak with the team and our curriculum directly! For more information visit: www.bede.ac.uk Or you are welcome to contact our amazing careers team with queries regarding careers and your subject choice at: careers@the-etc. ac.uk or call 01642 373 250.
USEFUL CONTACTS Reception
Student Bursary
Welfare and Safeguarding
01642 373 250
studentfinance@ the-etc.ac.uk
safe@the-etc.ac.uk
Admissions
Sports Centre
01642 865 566
01642 373 289
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a group of vibrant colleges and training providers offering high quality educational opportunities. Incorporating Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training, Redcar and Cleveland College, Stockton Riverside College and The Skills Academy, the Etc. delivers a full range of courses, training and
apprenticeship opportunities to learners aged 14 to adult, as well as professional and commercial courses. We aim to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them in to employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region.
Bede Sixth Form College T: 01642 373 250 E: bede.enquiries@stockton.ac.uk www.bede.ac.uk Bede Sixth Form College, Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3HB