Long Road Sixth Form College Open Evenings September 2021

WELCOME BOOKLET AUTUMN 2021

LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

HEALTH & SAFETY To help us keep you safe while you are on campus, please read the following information.

First Aid: All accidents, no matter how small, should be reported to Reception (A block) or a member of staff. If you, or anyone with you, requires medical attention please contact Reception.

Smoking: The college has a no smoking policy across the whole site and immediately adjacent roads. This includes ecigarettes. Addenbrookes Hospital is

WELCOME TO LONG ROAD Yolanda Botham, Principal

also a no smoking site.

I am really pleased that you are considering joining Long

Evacuation Procedure: If the fire alarm sounds, leave the building by the nearest available exit

Road Sixth Form College. We are a friendly, inclusive College and we will welcome you to our community from the moment you make an application to study with us.

and make your way to the assembly point on the field behind the Sports Centre. Do not use the lifts if there is a fire.

At Long Road, you’ll learn in a mature, university style setting (no bells or uniforms) on our lovely campus and we will help you gain the skills and confidence to thrive here, and for the future.

COVID-19 Safety: We have taken additional measures help you feel safe during our event such as; restricting visitor numbers, well ventilating spaces, installing

We are experts in 16-19 education. As all our Ofsted inspections have highlighted, Long Road has a long and proud history of supporting students to achieve their very best.

additional handwashing facilities.

Our students are successful because our teachers are We advise you to wear a face covering during your visit, maintain social distancing where possible and

truly committed subject specialists, we recognise every student is unique and provide the support that’s right for

you.

regularly sanitise your hands throughout the evening.

My very best wishes, Yolanda

CONGRATS ABBIE Be Amazed: Results Day 2021 Huge congratulations to Med Squad student Abbie for accepting a place to study Medicine in September.

Abbie was awarded the Long Road Scholars' Award when she joined us in 2019 for her outstanding GCSE results. She has continued her academic success throughout her time at Long Road leaving us with a wonderful set of A Level results!

"My name is Abbie Wood, I went to Linton Village College and I studied Biology, Chemistry and Maths at Long Road.

I got AAA in my A-Level subjects and an A* in my EPQ. I am now going to study Medicine at the University of Southampton.

I’d like to say thank you to Edd Wyncoll, Zoe Thorn and Paul Andrew for all being such great teachers and especially Paul for helping me so much with my application."

CONGRATS ROBERT Be Amazed: Results Day 2021 Huge well done to Robert who has achieved a wonderful set of results with D*D* in Level 3 Business Diploma and a C in A Level Art.

Robert has now accepted his place to study Fashion Marketing and Business Management at London Metropolitan University!

“I really enjoyed the time at Long Road because of the friends I made and the amazing teachers I had”

CONGRATS JASMINE Be Amazed: Results Day 2021 “My names Jasmine and I went to secondary school at Impington village college.

At Long Road I studied an Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care and received D*DD. I am now going to The University of Leeds to study a BA in Social Policy and Crime.

CONGRATS LEILA Be Amazed: Results Day 2021

My favourite thing about long road is how comfortable it felt to be there.

Massive well done to who Leila is off to the University of When the pandemic hit we where stuck behind our computers and the effort the teachers made to make us

Exeter to study English Literature and Communications!

Leila achieved an outstanding set of results with A* in English and A’s in Media, Drama and EPQ!

feel comfortable whilst still learning was amazing.

"I love Long Road because it has a lovely community, where everyone can be themselves. The facilities were

I want to thank Niamh Sweeney and

amazing, and really helped me concentrate on my studies.

Steve Picton especially, for how much enthusiasm they put into their teaching. They always found a way (no matter how difficult) to make sure we all succeeded no matter what success meant for us. Their life experiences

I would like to thank my progress coach Liz for supporting me throughout my two years at Long Road, and for inspiring me to get involved in activities around college. I would also like to thank my teachers Michael, Jack, Hilary and Sarah for helping me achieve these grades.

they shared and passion towards teaching will stay with me forever.”

And a mention to my friends Sandra, Lucia and Dawid for always being there."

RUSSELL GROUP PREPARATION PROGRAMME If you’re aspiring to study at the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford or any Russell Group University, you can join our Russell Group Preparation Programme to support you in your application to the UK’s most competitive universities.

You will take part in carefully planned workshops and seminars throughout your first year of study to support you in your application to the UK’s most competitive universities. These discussions are thought-provoking and give our students interesting material to include in their personal statements.

During your second year of study, you will receive one-to-one support from recent Oxbridge alumni when writing your personal statements. If you are successfully selected for an interview you will receive multiple mock interviews with recent Oxford and Cambridge University alumni.

BE A STAR: KES BERRY Long Road Alumnus 2020 Hey, I’m Kes. I studied at St Bede’s Inter Church School and at Long Road I studied the Level 3 Art & Design Extended Diploma. I achieved the grades D*DD (which translates A*AA for those who don’t understand the BTEC system).

Now I am studying BA Fine Art at the University of Oxford. I honestly couldn’t have achieved those results without the help of the staff.

I have multiple favourite things about Long Road.

It’s truly a community. You will never feel left out at Long Road. I met some amazing friends and

“I am thrilled to see Kes follow her

teachers; you'll never feel alone at Long Road. It’s

dream of studying BA Hons Fine Art

a place where you truly become yourself and prep

at Oxford University.

yourself for the real world.

The campus itself is tucked away in nature which makes it feel like a tiny village, a total safe space.

She has shown 100% commitment to her studies and has risen to the creative challenges presented by the Extended Diploma in Art & Design course here at Long Road.

Her well deserved success has reconfirmed that choosing a vocational qualification in Art and Design can lead to amazing opportunities.

Well done to Kes, it was an absolute pleasure to teach you and it inspires me to see you achieve so highly.”

Ruth Laslett Head of Visual& Performing Arts

BE A STAR: SOPHIE MORRIS Long Road Alumnus 2018

“I studied Maths, Biology and Physical Education (ABB). I am now studying BSc Paramedic Science at Sheffield Hallam University.

All of my teachers were really supportive of what I wanted to do; they helped me achieve my grades so that I could do what I wanted to do.

I really enjoyed all my lessons at Long Road. The teachers are always prepared to help, if you ask for it. They often stayed with me after class to answer my questions and go through my work with me.

I was part of the Hockey Team which was great fun and I went on the Ski Trips which were amazing weeks!”

BE A STAR: STUART KEPPIE Long Road Alumnus 2012 During my time at Long Road (2010–2012) I studied Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Computing.

I found a particular affinity for Biology stimulated by the course content and the enthusiastic teaching, which inspired me to continue onto a BSc in Biological Sciences at the University of East Anglia.

I am now studying for a PhD at the University of Oxford in Interdisciplinary Bioscience, researching osteoarthritis.

The best things about Long Road were the approachability of the teachers, and the academic and extra-curricular provisions. The feedback on my course work and advice on my personal statement helped me get to where I am today.

I loved the atmosphere, opportunities and mix of people at Long Road.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Be Inspired.

Our Careers and Progression Department were presented with the National Quality Standards in Careers Award in January 2019 for their outstanding work in supporting our students—and it’s easy to see why.

Across the year we run 5 annual careers events welcoming a range of local, national and international companies and universities to our campus.

90% of our students move straight If university study is your goal, we’ll help you very step of

onto university study, employment

the way. All our Year 1 students are invited to the UCAS

or an apprenticeship.

Higher Education Convention every June, where hundreds of university representatives are waiting to meet you. In the Autumn term, all Year 2 students are invited to UCAS workshops to support them in their applications.

88% of our Alumni achieve a 1st or 2:1 class degree at university Are you looking to kick-start your career with an apprenticeship? Our annual Careers Apprenticeship event welcomes companies from a diverse range of sectors including engineering, finance, STEM, property and healthcare; giving you the chance to hear about career opportunities and start building your industry networks.

If you’re ready for the world of work after Long Road, then our Careers Department and your Progress Coach will be able to offer you support and guidance, using their wealth of experience and contacts to help you transition into full time employment.

Head to the LRC Book Area (the red building on your map) to meet our Careers Team!

STUDENT SERVICES Be Prepared Our Student Services team are dedicated to supporting your day-to-day life at college. If you're not sure where to turn Student Services is the best place start. No matter how big or small your question, they will be able to guide you to the information you need. You can contact them by emailing

help@longroad.ac.uk Information and assistance Student Services can provide includes:

ACADEMIC SUPPORT & STUDENT WELFARE Be Yourself All of our teaching and support staff have a strong

Absence reporting

commitment to ensuring you have equal opportunities to

Academic course changes Academic and Welfare

succeed; their experiencers and advice make Long Road accessible and friendly to all students.

support contact information Financial support information Important college dates

Whatever challenges you face, we believe you can achieve your best; our dedicated support team will work

Key college contact details

with you and your family to ensure this happens.

Moodle login support ParentPay support

From the moment you join our Long Road community you

Student locker allocation

will be assigned a Progress Coach. Working together with

Timetable support

you and your family they will be on hand to guide you

Transport information

through your education journey with us; helping you to

Updating contact details

stay on target and reach your goals.

If you have any questions during your visit be sure to say hello to our the

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Our support teams will be available throughout our Open Evenings to discuss any student support needs, be it academic or pastoral, that you may have.

Head to the LRC book area (the red building on your map) to meet our friendly team!

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Front Entrance & Exit

Hand Washing Facilities

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A Block

B Block

Ground Floor: Applied Science • LRC Book Area: Academic Support & Student Welfare, Careers & Progression, EPQ, Student Societies • LRC Main Room: Criminology, Psychology (Applied & A Level) • LRC Study Room: Sociology First Floor: Biology, Chemistry C Block

Ground Floor: Graphic Design, Photography First Floor: Physics Wild Dough Pizza Student Services Helpdesk

Marquee

Accessible Toilets

D Block

Ground Floor: Reception First Floor (The Studio): Drama & Theatre, Music, Musical Theatre

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Toilets

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Outside covered seating area

Ground Floor: Health & Social Care First Floor: Computing, IT, Maths, Further Maths

Student Centre English Language & Literature, English Literature, French, History, Religion, Philosphy & Ethics, Spanish G Block First Floor: Business (A Level & Applied), Economics,

Film Studies, Geography, Media (A Level & Applied), Politics

F Block

Art /A Level & Applied), DT, Foundation Art

Sports Centre Ground Floor: PE, Sport, Student Gym, Student Sports Clubs