E&S Ultimate Education Supplement 13 January 2022

School with apassion to develop the wholechild

When thegovernors, principaland leadership team setout to transform theRoyal School from asmall independentday andboarding schoolintoa large, thriving Free School in 2016,theyset out with apassion to develop the wholeperson.

The firstOfsted report confirms theirsuccess:‘personaldevelopment andwelfare is outstanding’

Values

TheRoyal School transitioned from asmall independentschoolto become athriving, energeticand outward-lookingschoolcommunity in averyshortspace of time

TheRoyal School is an allthrough(four to 19)day andstate boarding school

Thestudent population increased dramatically,going from about400 students in 2014 to over 1,480in 2021

However,throughoutthe conversion to aFreeSchool, staffenhanced thevaluesand ethosasan independent school

Children’s experiencesare further augmentedthrough an extended dayprogramme of some 170 weekly widerenrichmentactivities.

With thearrival of thescheduled Ofsted inspection in educationand theboardingprovision,the school nowhas external validation of the vision in practice

Upskill or retrainona part-timecourse

Dudley CollegeofTechnologyhas auniquepackageofspecialistparttime coursesleading to qualifications, aimedatspecificcareerskillsets from teaching to management andautomotive to photography –all starting from January.

Included in thewiderange of courses on offer, thecollege also has free trainingcourses foranyone aged 19 or over wholives within the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) area.

Thefreecourse offerincludes: AATAccountancy,Management, GraphicDesign, Media, Photography, Health &SocialCare, TeachingAssistant,Engineering,Motor Vehicleand Electric/HybridSystems Repair andScience,aswell as several courses to supportthe growingConstructionindustry: Electrical Installation,Electrical Regulations18thEdition,Electric VehicleChargingEquipment Installation,Level 3Award in ElectricalInstallationInspection, Testing, Certification andReporting,Air Source Heat Pump Installation,Alternative Energy in Future Homes andWater Regulations1998.

FREE MANAGEMENTCOURSES

Areyou apractisingoraspiring middle managerwanting to formalise yourskillsand knowledge with a professional qualification?

Dudley Collegehas ahugerange of free courses, endorsedbythe CharteredManagementInstitute (CMI), to supportyourcareerdevelopment.Coursesinclude:Developing, Managing &Leading Individuals &Teams, Managing Change, Managing Equality,Diversity and Inclusion, Managing Finance, Pro-

ject Management,Principles of Leadership andManagementand Managing Data.

Haven’tgot thetimetoattendcollege?There is also arange of level5 online Chartered Management Institutecourses whichyou canstudy atatimeand placetosuityou

Theseinclude:ConflictResolution,DataDriven Decision Making, Leadingina DigitalAge,Managing Change,Project Management and Managing Equality, Diversity& Inclusion.

UPSKILLTO SECURE APLACE AT UNIVERSITY

If youleftschoolwithout the grades youneed to studyatuniversity,but want to startyourcareerin thehealthprofession, you canstudy an AccesstoHEcourse at Dudley College.

These courses area one-year programme,recognisedbyuniversities,designedtogive youthe knowledgeand skillstostudy at ahigher level

Thecollege hastwo pathways:

Access to HE in Midwiferyand Access to HE forHealthProfessionals. Both of thesecourses arefree to studyifyou areaged 19 or over andlivewithinthe WMCA n To find outmoreand apply online,visit www.dudleycol.ac.uk/ Free-Adult-Courses.You canalso come alongtothe Open Dayon Saturday,January 15 from 10am to 2pmtospeak with tutorsabout yourcourseoptions

Register foryourplace:www dudleycol.ac.uk

Dudley CollegeofTechnologyhas aunique packageofspecialistpart-time coursesleading to qualifications,aimedatspecificcareerskillsets

School with astrongvisionfor future

a school with astrongvision.

It is ledbyExecutive Principal MrsAnita Kaur Nottaand her leadership team. TheAcademy welcomesall children from different faiths andbackgrounds,ensuring thattheycan access ahigh-quality education, knowledge,skillsand values that they need to become a successful participant in the local community andbeyond.

Aspokesman said:“Withexcellent staffand studentbehaviour, this is an inclusive school that works together with parentsand carers andother stakeholders.It hasoutstanding facilities that will enable students to access an ambitiouscurriculum, in particular the digitaland STEAMtransferable skillsthatemployersare lookingfor in school leavers.”

Theschool’sprinciples andvalues areuniversal andverymuchinline with Britishvalues. They arebased on thethree principles of Sikhi: n KiratKarna whichhas been translated into:‘Together As One, We Will ExceedExpectations’.This representsthe values of service, courageand resilience n Naam Japnawhich hasbeen translated into:‘Together As One

We Will Discover NewPaths’. This representsthe values of truthand altruism

n Vand Chakna whichhas been translatedinto: ‘TogetherAsOne, We Will Live in Harmony’.This representsthe values of compassion andlove.

MrsNotta said:“These behavioursensure that thehighest standards areembeddedineverything we do at TKAW to ensure excellence is ourbrand

“Wewereinspected by Ofsted in 2018 andgradedas‘Good’. This ce-

mentsthe fact that TKAW is asolid choice forthe communityofWolverhampton andits surrounding areas.”

Ofsted have stated that:“Governors, theMAT andleaders of the school sharea vision of excellence.”

They arenow looking to continue on theirjourney to becoming an outstanding school in their state-ofthe-artbuilding

Thestudent’sdaily diet consists of consistently good teachingand learningwhere stafftakepride in theircorebusiness as teachers.

They meticulouslyplanand deliver,scaffoldedresourcestomeetthe needs of allstudents

Students areset ambitioustargets that arechallenging to ensure that they getthe very best outcomes in orderfor them to access further andhighereducation.There isa broadand balanced curriculum that sets up students to excelin academicsallowingthemtoseek furthereducation with redbrick universities or high levelapprenticeships.

TKAW launched theirsixth form:

Khalsa Sixth(KVI) in September 2020.The sixthformpridesitselfon thesameprinciples,valuesand expectationsasthe rest of theschool.

Theadditionalexperiencesuchas Level 1TeachingAssistant courses, EALmentors,SportsLeadership Awards,EPQsetc.will setstudents apartwhentheyembarkontheir journeyintofurther education.

High expectations, coupledwitha holistic approach that developsthe ‘whole’child, will allowstudents to become successful individualsthat contribute to thelocal community andbeyond.

TKAW is acentre of excellence for computer science and is the ComputingatSchools (CAS)Hub, as well as thesatellite school forthe West andCentralMidland Hub, delivering firstclass teachertraining forcomputerscience teachers

Thehighexpectationsofexperienced staff, coupledwithexemplary behaviourfromthe students, allows staffand students to developan excellentclimate forlearning. The Academypridesitself on having an excellentand effectivepastoralsystemthatsupportsstudents, anddevelopsand nurtures students’emotional intelligence andwellbeing

If you wouldliketovisit the school,email Sharon Nicholson, thePrincipal’s PA at s.nicholson@ tkaw.org to arrangeavisit

TheKhalsaAcademy is an inclusive school which boasts excellentstaff andoutstanding facilities

The Hart School Sixth Form

Join sixthformwith arecordofsuccess

TheHartSchoolinRugeleyiscelebratingmore studentsthaneverbefore goingontouniversityasit invitesnew students to applyfor itssixth form.

Thehighschool’ssixth form is renownedfor itsuniquebespoke curriculum that it createsaroundeach specificstudentintake’scareergoals andhas wonhighpraise from Ofsted, students andparents

As part of significant andcontinued investmentinthe PenkridgeBank Road school,Headteacher Miss RachaelSandham unveiled refurbished sixthformareas,includingadedicated entrance,aswellasanall-weather leisure dome,anICT suiteand arefurbished library.

Just some of thepraise thesixth form’s receivedfromOfstedincludes: “Sixth form students aretaughtvery well,”; “Teachersare passionate about theirsubject andtransfertheir knowledgetosixth formerswithenthusiasm” and“Sixthformers receiveeffectivesupport andadvice, including when applying foruniversity”.

It also addedthatithas “strong leadership”inHeadofSixth Form Mr Ben Brennan, whosaid: “Weare incredibly proudofthe continuedsuccess of our sixthformers.Westronglybelieve that abespoke curriculum –ofA-levelsand vocational BTEC courses –isthe most

effective waytoworkwithour students to successfullyachieve theirindividual career goals.”

Theschoolalso guides students to otherdestinationspostsixth form, includingHigherand Degree Apprenticeships. Thesixth form hascelebratedyear-on-yearsuccesses sincethe school became apart of Creative Education Trustnineyears ago.

Thedeadlinefor applications is January31. Foranapplication form andmoreinformation on courses visit www.hartschool.org.uk/sixth-form, email ben.brennan@hartschool.org.uk or call 01889802440.

Helpingstudentsto pursue excellence

In 2019, Ofsted commented: ‘Sixthform

strength.It

Students areencouraged andnurturedtodevelop apassion forlearning, creativity,aninquisitive mind andthe ability to thinkanalyticallyand criticallyinforming theirown values

Aspokespersonsaid: “Weare extremely proudofour thriving Sixth Form,which is one of thetop performinginthe boroughatA-level.Whilst themajorityofour students still choose to enterHigher Education, we make it ourdutytooffer awiderange of academic andwork-relatedcourses, includingasuite of brand-newTLevel qualificationsfromSeptember 2022

“The compulsory workplacement at theend of Year 12 isa highlightofthe firstyearofSixth Form andinthe last five years, we have engaged with over 700local business andindustryleaders. We supportstudents with Higher Educationand EmployersFairs at the Academy, practice interviews with advice on CV writingand also apprenticeship assessment daytraining.

Work-related coursesare on offer

“Pastand currentstudentsare passionateabout supporting others in school anditisalwaysagreat delight to welcomebackour ownalumni. Two moreofour students have joined the Oxbridge communitythisyearand will continue to supportfutureapplicants.

“The high expectations we have of staffand students greatlycontribute to ouruniquelearningenvironment; inspiringachievementand celebrating success.Weare adifferent choiceof school.Weare Walsall Academy. Come andsee us foryourself!”

HeadofSixth Form Mr Ben Brennan

At WalsallAcademy,staff arecommitted to providingthe very best opportunities andeducation for students to raiseaspirationsand pursueacademic andvocationalexcellence.

provisionisa

helps students to be successful,independent learners’.

Exploreyouroptions at Dudley College

Leavingschoolthis year?Whatnext? DudleyCollege of Technology hasa rangeofcourse typesincluding vocational courses, TLevels, Apprenticeshipsand A-levels.

Full-timevocationalcourses provide trainingand qualifications relatedtospecificjobsand sectors. Vocational coursesare aviablealternativetostudyingA-levels, enablingstudentstoprogressdirectly to theircareerchoiceorgoonto university

TLevelsare anew qualification, equivalent to 3A-levels, whichfocusonvocationalskillstosupport students into skilled employment, higher studyorapprenticeships

TLevelssuitstudentswho want to worktowards askilled occupation,prefera practicalapproach to learning andwanttoget significant workexperienceaspart of their learning experience

Dudley Collegealso offers adiverse rangeofapprenticeships Apprenticesearnasalarywhile working towardstheir career goal, developingskillsand knowledge whilst in theworkplace andstudyingfor alevel 2or3 qualification at thesametime. An apprenticeship

canalsoleadtoa degree levelqualification.Apprenticeships canbea fast-track career option andoften apprenticesmove up thecareerladderquickly

ALEVELSATDUDLEYSIXTH

DudleySixth offers over 30 A-levelsincluding: Accounting,Biology, Business,Chemistry,Computer Science, Criminology(Applied), Economics,English Language, EnglishLiterature, Environmental Science, Extended ProjectQuali-

fication (EPQ), Film Studies, Fine Art, French,Geography,Geology, German,Graphic Communication, History, ICT(BTEC), Law, Mathematics,Media Studies, Philosophy, Photography, Physics,Politics, ProductDesign, Psychology,ReligiousStudies,Sociology, Sport and PhysicalEducation andTextile Design

Dudley Sixthstudents celebrated theirA-levelresults last year with an overallpassrateof99.8% and100%passratein31ofthe 32 subjects studied. Thepercentageof

students achievinghighergrades increasedagain from theprevious year with 89.4%ofstudents achievinggradesA-C andthe percentage of students receivingA*/Aincreasingbyalmost2%onthe previous year

FAST-TRACK COURSESSTARTING JANUARY

Didyou miss outonstartingcollege in September?Did you start a course butaren’tenjoyingit? Have youdropped outofeducation but

want to startagain?Ifyou have left school and are aged 16-18, you can startcollege in Januaryonone of thefast-track courses.

You’ll start in Januaryand finish in June so youare readytoenjoy the summer with aqualification in the bag! Youcan then progress to the next level or look at apprenticeship options

n To find outmoreabout allDudleyCollege hastooffer,visit the Open DayonSaturday, January 15 from 10am to 2pm. Register for yourplace at www.dudleycol.ac.uk

Dudley Collegehas arange of course typesincluding vocationalcourses,T Levels,Apprenticeships andA-levelsinawiderange of subjects

Expanding school is achieving excellence

Wolverhampton Girls’ High School is lookingforward to thecompletion of anew building projectof four newstate-of-the-art sciencelaboratoriesand a newmulti-use activitystudio.

This investment in theschoolcomes from theDepartmentfor Education’s Selective School Expansion Fund and theawardingofa£3.5million grantto theschool. Work is settobecompleted inFebruaryfor thegrowing cohorts with 180inYear7and 165inYear12.

Theschooloffersabroad andrich curriculum with over 20 subjects availablefor studyatthe school providinganeducational pathwaythatistailored to theindividualstudent’sneeds

Theextensive programmeofenrichment is an integral part of this.A wide range of optionsare availableincludingsport,volunteeringinlocal schools andcarehomes, play writing, finance courses andlifeskills, as well as study skillsprogrammes.

Care,support andguidanceare key elements at WolverhamptonGirls’ High School.Whilstacademic achievementsare exceptionalthisisnot asolely academic school.

Students join theschoolknowing thattheycan fulfiltheir academic potentialaswellasdevelopingthe key

skillsessential forsuccess both in and beyond school.The school is highly skilled at ensuring students areable to secure places at outstandinginstitutionsaswellasidentifying andsupportingapplicationsfor otheropportunities beyond sixthform.

Theschoolofferseveryencouragement to allstudents in whatever they wish to pursue, during theirtimethere andbeyond.

Furtherdetails about theschooland theapplication processare available on thewebsite www.wghs.org.uk

Preparingstudents forcreative careers

BOAStage &ScreenProductionisanexcitingnew industry-led 16-19academy preparing studentsfor acareerinthe worldof film,TVand theatre.

Thecreativeindustriesare thefastestgrowing sector of theeconomy, employing more thanthree million people andcontributingmorethan £100 billion to thenationaleconomy Yeta quarterofall creative industries struggle to recruitstaff,witha third saying it’s because they lack the right skills.

Foreveryperformer on stageor screen thereare eightpeopleworking behind thescenes– marketingand producingshows; making costumes, applying make-up, wigs andspecial effects; creating sets andprops;operatingcameras,sound andlighting Andinmanyofthese roles, unlike thedancers,singers andmusicians on stage, thereisashortage of trained people

That is what BOAStage &Screen Production Academyisseeking to address. Thestaff team comprises dedicated teachersand experienced film, TV andtheatre professionalswho provide high qualityvocational trainingbothatthe Academyand on industry-wide placements.

Theschooloffersasafe, inspiring andtruly unique learningenviron-

Learning ‘behindthe scenes’skills

ment involvingstudents in live briefs Each studentfollows an individual pathway, completing aBTEClevel 3 qualification,withthe optionoftaking an additional A-leveland otherindustry-ledqualifications.

Basedinstate-of-the-artpremises near Birmingham’s JewelleryQuarter, BOAStage &ScreenProductionAcademyoffersasixth form experience like no other. Open evenings take placeon February 16 and17. Forfurther details visitthe website at www.boa-stageandscreen.co.uk

Theschool is expanding

Supporting youevery step of theway

BMet is alarge general furthereducation college with approximately 16,000 learners and three main campuses.

Thecampusesare basedinBirmingham:James Watt Collegeat PerryBarr, MatthewBoulton College incentralBirmingham and Sutton ColdfieldCollege

Athirdoflearnersare aged 16-18 andare on full time programmes, andmostofthe adultlearnersare on part-timecourses.

Progression

Thebroad curriculum offerincludes:A-levels andvocational qualifications, apprenticeships, access to higher education, part-time adultprofessionaldevelopment, entrylevel coursesaswellasfull andpart-time degree levelstudy programmes

Suzie Branch-Haddow, Vice PrincipalExternalDevelopment, said:“BMet is focusedonensuringstudent progression, through pathways into employmentand its curriculum is shaped to respond to employer demand

“The college’shighereducation provision–acrossall threecolleges –issupported by four regional university partners whohaveworked with us to provide firstclass oppor-

Supportis always available

tunitiesover many years. Together we continue to look at waystodevelop courses, so they arealways industry-relevant.”

Thecollege also hasa very strong sporting offeratSuttonColdfield College, as well as sporting academies availabletoall BMet students

Part-timeadult courses arealso availableto fitaroundfamilylife

andyourcurrent commitments

Youcan enrolona part-timecourse during summer enrolmentand in Januaryand Aprileachyear.

Whatever you’rethinkingin termsofwhat’snext, BMet offers supporteverystepofthe way. Newstudents, whethermatureor school-leavers, will find asupportive environment with passionate staffhelping themtosucceed in theirtimeatcollege

Qualifications

If you areleaving school in the summer of 2022 andlooking forthe rightcourse to kick-start yourcareer or seekingthe necessaryqualificationstolandyourperfect job or promotion, you canapply online nowatbmet.ac.uk forcourses startinginSeptember

If youwould liketosee what the colleges have to offerand meet the tutors, you cangoalongtoone of theopenevents on either Wednesday, February 16 from 4pmto7pm or Saturday,June25, from 10am to 1pm.

You will have the opportunity to be able to apply, be interviewedand walk away with an offeronthe day.

Suzieadded: “Nomatterwhat yourinterests andchosencareer path are, BMet Collegeoffersa varietyofsubject areasfor youto choose from.”

BMet is focusedonensuringstudent progression

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Creativity andimagination delivers results

national,independent educational system whichhas over 1,150 schoolsworldwide, alldedicated to recognisingand acknowledgingthe unique spirit andtalents of each individual child.

Theapproachistofocus on the heartand hands, as well as the head:creativityand imagination areintegraltoall staffdo.

School Lead Paul Merrellsaid: “Inthis, we arepart of an inter-

“AtElmfield, ourcurriculum spans thefull 12 years. Through delaying formal learning untilthe ageofsix or seven,weenablepupils to developliteracy, numeracy andsocial skillsthrough play-based learning in ourNursery andKindergarten.

“Pupilsthenmakerapid pro-

gressthrough theLowerSchool, wherebothSpanish andGerman aretaughtfromthe ageofsix,and onwardsintosecondaryeducation

Transition

“Asthe school is locatedinthe beautifulgrounds of onesingle campus, thetransitionbetween the LowerSchooland UpperSchoolis seamless

“What is more, Ofsted note that ourexamination resultsinthe UpperSchoolare consistently above

national averageand that ‘pupils leaveschoolwellpreparedfor the next stageoftheir education’

“Thisisachievedwithout selectingonability,likemanyother independentschools

“Weaim to preparechildren to meet thechallenges of the21st century, andtodevelop theproblem-solvingskillsrequiredfor a sustainable future,through an educationthatconnectswiththemin an inspiringand practicalway

“Inthisdigital age, when facts aresoeasilyaccessed,itiscreativ-

ity, imaginationand intuition that setusapart from so many other schools.

“Wewould be delightedfor you to visitour school on ouropenday taking placeonWednesday,February16to find outmoreabout what we do

“However,weare sosecureand confidentinthe environmentwe create that,for us,everyday is an open day.

“Wewelcome requests fortours at anytimeand aresureyou will be inspired by what you see!”

OPEN DAY

Wednesday 16th February2022, 4:00pm -6:00pm

Elmfield is part of an international, independent educational system dedicated to recognising and acknowledging the unique spirit and talents of eachindividual child. Our examination results areconsistently above the national average.

We look forwardtowelcoming families to our FebruaryOpen Day Please book your slot by contacting the school directly on 01384 394 633 or via email info@elmfield.com

We also offer private tours to families throughout the year,soif you areinterested in learning more about the school or areunable to attend an open event, we would be happytoshowyou around at a time that is convenient for you. At Elmfield everyday is an Open Day.

elmfield.com

“Pupils

makegood

Making themostof auniqueeducation

Wolverhampton Grammar School is an extraordinary place.

Foundedin1512, it’s oneofthe oldestschools in thecountry,withineasy access of thewiderWestMidlands, Staffordshireand Shropshirethanks to flexible school buslinks

Theindependent dayschoolhas expandedits provisiontoincorporate Reception, Year 1and Year 2. WolverhamptonGrammar School is afully all-through school,providing the opportunityfor children of allschool ages (4-18) to join atruly unique community andexperienceits award-winning approach to education.Ifyou’ve never visitedthe stunning25-acre campus,you canregisteratany time foranopenevent or personal tour Simply visitwww.wgs.org.uk/openday to register forevents that aretaking placeacrossthe coming months.

Children at Wolverhampton GrammarSchoolreceive pastoral care like nowhereelse– that’s becausehappy children do well,thrive, andleave the school with excellentexamresults and theconfidencetoembrace whatever opportunities come theirway in their young adult lives Your child will never feel aloneatWolverhamptonGrammar School.Assistant Head in charge of Pastoral Care,ClaudineJones, leadsa team of stafftosupport andworkwith families.

Thestaff aretotally committedto

providingthe best teaching andlearningexperiencefor yourchild –somethingthatcontinued in lockdown, thanks to high expertise in online delivery.Despite thepressuresofthe pandemic, students were awardedstellarresults at GCSE andA-level. Sixth Form students achieved thehighest number of A*-Agradesfor over 10 years. At GCSE, 641Grade9,8or7 awards (equivalenttoA*and A) –79% of allgrades were awarded.

Visitthe website to register foran open eventortobookanindividual school tour at www.wgs.org.uk/openday, alternativelycontact theAdmissionsteamatWolverhamptonGrammarSchoolon01902 422939 or email admissions@wgs-sch.net

City collegewill help to define your future

Butcarryingonstudyingdoesn’t

stop

school –City of Wolverhampton Collegeoffers arange of alternativeoptions to enable young people to define theirfutureand gain thequalificationstheyneed for theirchosencareer.

Vocational qualifications: With over 300qualificationsand industry-standard training facilities,studyingatthe collegewill equipstudents with theknowledge,skillsand behavioursthatemployers arelooking for.

Courses on offerinclude automotive, beauty therapy,business, computing, earlyyears, engineering, hairdressing, health andsocial care,hospitality andcatering, science, sport, traveland tourismand uniformedpublicservices

Also availableare tradequalifications in brickwork, carpentry, electrical, painting anddecorating, andplumbing; andcreative coursesinart and design,graphic design, journalism, media, musictechnology, photography andperformingarts.

A-levels: Studying A-levelsatcollege is agreat alternativetoschool –withmoreoptions to choose from,

students canselectthe subjects that interest them andprovide thebestcombination fortheir futurecareer. And they’llalso have access to wvSixth, the college’sown sixthformcentre on the PagetRoadcampus.

Apprenticeships: Forthose who want to getonthe career ladderand startearning,but also carry-on studying,anapprenticeshipwill enable them to combineworking foranemployer with studying foranindustry-recognised qualification.Withover 50 apprenticeship standardsonoffer, it’s agreat waytolearn on-the-job, gain valuable experience in theworkplaceand getpaidtoo!

Forinformation on allcourses, qualificationsand apprenticeshipsonoffer at thecollege go to wolvcoll.ac.uk or call 01902836000

Collegeoffersawiderange of courses

Wolverhampton GrammarSchool

Sixthformaiming to unlock your potential

Themission,atSt Peter’s SixthForm, is to educate thewhole person, so that everystudent maybesupported to unlock theirfull God-givenpotential.

Staffpride themselves on having high aspirationsand expectations of students so they canthriveinall aspectsoftheir lives–spiritually,academically, in society,and in theworld of work.

Lastyear, students achieved the sixthform’sbestresults ever,with84 percentofYear13students moving on to universitiesand apprenticeships.

Unique

Thehappiness andsafetyofall thestudentsiscentraltoeverything staffdoatSt. Peter’s. As aChristian community,staff seeeverypupil as a unique individual andwillworktirelessly to ensure they aresupported to achievebothsociallyand academically

Thewiderange of A-leveloptions, coupledwiththe Enrichment Passport Program, is carefullydesignedtoensure students arefullypreparedfor thenextstage in theircareerpath.

Staffsupport students to gain academicqualifications, butalso provide them with lifeskills, employability skills, andvolunteeringopportunities, ensuring theyare relevant to theneeds

andaspirations of allstudents.Learningisextendedbeyondthe classroom with the‘Enrichment andEnhancement’programme throughwhich students canget involved in wideractivities such as sport, Duke of Edinburgh, music, dramaand ChristianUnion

Thesixth form applicationformis nowliveonthe school website.Staff wouldbedelighted towelcome you into theSt. Peter’sfamily.

Visitwww.speters.org.uk/sixth-form -application-form/

School on journey to

Workingwiththisprestigious international organisation towardsanaccreditationasaschoolwiththe highest standardspossibleisanexcitingprospect forall at Colton Hills.

Aspokesman said:“Embarkingon this pathwayshowsthe commitmentof Colton Hillstoensurethateverystudenthas theverybesteducational experiencespossibleand that they have theskillsand qualificationsthatthey

need to excel. Theschoolis‘Good’by OSFTED’s measures, butissetting its sightsevenhigher.”

Andrea Stephens, Headteacher,added:“We areincrediblyproud of what ourstudents achieve, andbyadopting theprinciples of High Performance Learning we areembracingour ethos that thereare no excuses andnobarrierstosuccess,and we focusonevery child, in everylesson, everyday

“Itisanexcitingtimefor everyone at Colton Hills,and we wouldlove to invite people into theschooltoshow them thechanges that arehappening.”

Youcan keep up-to-date with news fromtheschoolbyfollowing@coltonhills cs on Twitter.

St Peter’seducatesthe whole person

Colton HillsCommunity School is on ajourney to become worldclass,havingbecome aHighPerformanceLearningpathway school.

be ‘world class’

Preparingyou foracareerinmusic

Basedinthe stunning Cable Plazabuildingon TheWaterfrontatBrierleyHill, Resonanceisa charitable,not-for-profit musicinstitution.

“Our mission is to ensure that ourstudents areoffered thevery best opportunitiestodevelop the practical, technical andsoftskills required to achievesuccess in their future careersinthe musicindustry,”saysPrincipal andChief Executive,RickBenton.

“Supported andmentoredbyindustry partners includingRoland, Marshall,Focusrite,SSE,Total SolutionsGroup andCreativeTechnology,tonamebut afew,students will gain invaluable experience working on real industry briefs and projects as they progress through theirstudies.”

Weekly guestlecturesand workshopsdelivered by musicindustry expertsenhance thestudents experience at Resonance.

These, combined with regular workplacementopportunitiesin live performance, recording, broadcast, tech supportand eventmanagementcreateanunrivalledlearningexperience.

AResonancestudent said:“Havingbig companiesand professionalscome in to talk to thestudents

(means)you canunderstandthe optionsand opportunitiesthatare availableinthe musicindustryand what’s needed to succeed this reflects what you’relearningoncampus, it’s ahugebenefit.”

Resonance’s48,000 sq.ft. campus boasts an arrayofpracticerooms, rehearsalrooms, threerecording studios, musictechnologysuites, teaching rooms, lecturetheatre, agreen screen videoproduction room,library,and alive to airradio stationwiththree broadcaststudios

Asecond studentadded: “AtResonance,the qualityofthe campus

andthe ability to bookstudios, the facilities andequipment aretopnotch compared to otherinstitutes that Ilookedat.

“The access to studio equipment, rehearsalrooms,practise rooms with topindustrygear, Ithink its unparalleled really,the ability to come anduse them is great!”

Whetheryou’relooking to become aperformer,a producer,a songwriter,acomposer, an engineer,anentrepreneur, or ateacher– or acom-

bination of allofthese –studying at Resonancewill help prepareyou forarewardingcareerinthe music industry

CurrentlyResonanceoffersthree degree pathways: n BMus (Hons) PopularMusic Performance n BA (Hons) PopularMusic Performance &Production n BSc(Hons) PopularMusicProduction Applynow to start your studies

this September.Placesare limited to ensure theverybestlearningexperience forthe very best students Staffwill be holdinginterviewsand auditionsthroughoutthe year.Applications to Resonanceare direct, not viaUCASorany otherintermediaryoragency.

Forgeneral open daydates,to booka personalised open day, or to find outmore, visitthe website www resonance-edu.org, search ‘ResonanceEducation’onsocial mediaor emailinfo@resonance-edu.org Resonanceissupported by the Black CountryLEP andMidlands Engine

Thestate-of-the-artfacilities at Resonanceinclude recording studios,video production room,music technology suites, radiostation andbroadcaststudios

Bridging skillsgap andnurturing talent

TheBlack Country & MarchesInstitute of TechnologyinDudley delivershigh-quality, higher-level technical qualificationsincluding apprenticeships.

Ahub of innovationand world-leading technological advancements, theIoT wasdeveloped to bridge theskillsgap,understand andrespondtobusinessneeds, and create unrivalledtalentinthe process.It provides areal-worldlearningexperiencetodevelop students whoare prepared foreveryopportunitytheycome across

MANUFACTURING ANDENGINEERING

TheBlack Countryisinternationally renowned forits manufacturing andengineering excellence Followinginthe footstepsofits industrial legends, whetheritbe designing partsofanelectriccar, maintainingrobotic machinesor machiningnew materials, thereare many interestingand expanding career opportunitiesinthisarea.

Britain’smanufacturers arenow entering anew era. Technologies such as automation,Artificial Intelligence(AI)and the“fourth industrialrevolution” arehelping boost productivity,streamlineproduction

andallow businesses to become more creative.You canbea part of this exciting future

MEDICAL ENGINEERINGAND HEALTHCARE

Medicalengineering refers to the processofcheckingmedical equipment to make sure it’s working properly andissafetouse

Thereisashortageofqualified engineersinthe NHSand companies that design,repairand maintain electronic medicaldevices and equipment forpublicand private health services.These settingsall

usea vast rangeofmedical equipment,ranging from simple devices such as nebulisers to deliver treatment forrespiratory patients through to sophisticatedradiotherapy linear accelerators forcancer treatmentsand othercutting-edge technologies.

TheIoT programmes develop a multidisciplinary understandingof thesubject,which canbeapplied in avariety of clinical,bio-medical andindustrialsettingsproviding students with relatedskillsand experience in healthcare,science and technology, engineeringprinciples

andmanufacturing,and as well as management of variousindustry standard medicaldevices

MODERNCONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES

Construction is amajor sector of theUKeconomy.Itgenerates almost £90billion annually and employsinexcessof2.93 million peopleinthe UK. Many construction workersare retiring so with an ageing workforce,demandfor skilled construction professionals continuestogrow.

Modern construction methods al-

lowpartsofa buildtobedesigned, planned, manufactured andpre-assembledoffsite in afactory setting

TheIoT works with many leadingconstructioncompanies who embrace newtechnologiestodeliver skillsdevelopment in high level building services engineering, civil engineering, construction design andbuildinginformation modelling

n To find outmorevisit the Open DayonSaturday, January 15,from10amto2pm.Register foryourplace:www.blackcountry andmarchesiot.ac.uk

IoTwas developedto bridge theskillsgap,understandand respond to businessneeds, andcreateunrivalledtalentinthe process