E&S A Level Results Day 18 Aug 22

WHAT NOW?

A-LEVELRESULTS SPECIAL

Exam success forstudents as theirhard workpaysoff

UpperSixth students at WolverhamptonGrammarSchoolwereinhigh spiritstoday as they received theirlongawaited A-leveland Cambridge Technicalresults.

Withoutthe experience of sitting GCSEs,the outcome wasalwaysgoingtobeadifficult one to predict butthere were smiles allaround as students celebrated a100%pass rate

This year’s A-levelsuccess at WolverhamptonGrammar School saw48% of grades awardedatA* andA,the highestpercentagefor formal examsatthe school forover 10 years.

Majority

Theoverwhelmingmajorityof thecohortare nowoff to theiruniversityofchoice, with destinations includingCambridge,Leeds, Durham, Birmingham,Bristol,and St Andrews.

Students will be studying avast spectrum of subjects rangingfrom Architecture andAeronautical& Spacecraft EngineeringtoLaw, Medicine,History &Politics, ModernLanguages,Theatre andeven Zoology.

Head Alex Frazer said:“Iamincredibly proudofour students;they have hadatestingtimeover the last fewyears, buttheir hard work hasbeenjustlyrewardedand they thoroughly deservethe success they

have achieved today. Ithank allmy staffwho have workedtirelesslyto supportthemand uphold ourtradition of academic excellence.”

WolverhamptonGrammar School

prides itself in offering atimetable that is builtaroundstudents’interestsratherthanlimiting students to choose from arestricted setofsubject blocks

Achoiceof20A-leveland 2Cambridge Technicalcoursesare taught in smallclasses of no morethan15.

Forstudents expectingGCSEresultsnextweekitisnot toolateto

enquireabout joiningWolverhamptonGrammar SixthFormthisSeptember Call theAdmissions teamon 01902422939to find outmore.

AN EIGHT-PAGECOMMERCIALSUPPLEMENT EXPLORINGSOME OF THEOPTIONS AVAILABLE FOLLOWINGTHOSE ALLIMPORTANT RESULTS

Students celebratetheir outstanding exam results

Newcastleand Stafford Colleges Group(NSCG) congratulate students from ‘The Classof2022’ whoseA-level results arereleasedtoday,and thosewho have recently completedtheir BTEC Level3 qualification.

With exam gradingreturning to pre-pandemic standards, students at Staffordshire’sleading college have achieved exceptionallywell, with many NSCG students getting outstandingresults this academic year

This is the firsttimestudents have satinexams since2019after TheDepartmentfor Educationcancelled external examinationsduringthe heightofthe Covid-19 pandemic andexams regulatorOfqual directed schoolsand colleges to submitteacher assessed grades (TAGs) or centre assessed grades (CAGs) forGCSE, A-leveland BTEC students. Despite this, thefantastic resultsawarded reflectthe students’ andfaculty’s hard workand

dedication to achievethe very best Annually,around97% of NSCG students progress to university,an apprenticeship or employment with many graduateschoosing to remain at NSCG to furtherprogresstheir education.

With arange of Higher Education (HE) andAccesstoHEcourses available, includingFoundationdegrees, Higher National Certificates (HNCs) andDiplomas (HNDs), learners canbenefitfromsmaller classsizes in asupportive andwelcoming environmentwithina dedicatedUniversity Centre in asmaller institutionthatboasts firstclass facilities, fantasticstudent support andexcellent results.

Thereare arange of course optionsavailable including, HNC/Ds in Business,Computing,Digital ContentCreation, GraphicDesign, Engineering, Health andSocial Care,Music,PerformingArts, Photographyand Sport. Learners areguaranteedawarmwelcome at both theNewcastle-under-Lyme andStafford-based campuses,with firstclass facilities andadedicated andknowledgeable staffonhandto help them succeedatevery level

well done ON YOUR ALEVEL RESULTS!

We’ve saved youaplace on oneofour university-level courses!

Thereisstill time to apply forauniversity-level course at NSCGStaffordCollege!

Youcan choose to study aHNC/HND or Foundation Degree in arange of subjects, from Health &Social Careand Sport, to Businessand Engineering.

By choosing to study auniversity-levelcourse at NSCGStaffordCollege,you can benefit from smaller classsizes in asupportiveenvironment that boasts firstclassfacilities, fantastic student support and excellent results.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,VISIT NSCG.AC.UK

Youcan also save £3,000 peryear compared to atraditionaluniversity courseand dependingonyour personal circumstances, loansare availabletohelpyou cover thecosts andyou don’thavetopay upfront –contributewhenyou earn more than £27,295.

NSCG is Staffordshire’shighest-performing collegewith100% pass ratesonmanyuniversity-level courseswith93% of students walkingstraight into ajob or onto atopup degree upon completion.

Thereare optionstostudy either full-timeorpart-time dependingon yourschedulemeaning youhave morecontroloverhow you study whilst benefitting from industry-experienced andknowledgeable staffwho’llinstilacareer-focused perspectiveand help you reachyour full potential.

NSCG also offers many professional andrecreationalcoursesfor anyone lookingtoupskill or take up anew hobby. Whetheryourinterestslie in photography,ceramicsor languages you’rebound to find an adultcoursesuitedtoyou

To find outmoreabout NSCG’s courses, visitnscg.ac.uk/adults

Stay localtogohigher at Dudley College

Just done your A-levels or lookingtoupskill or retrainwitha university-level qualification?

Stay localand studyanundergraduate programmeatDudley College. Higher National Certificates, Diplomas andHigher Level Apprenticeshipsdeepenyour knowledge, enhanceyourskillsand increase yourearning potential overyourwhole lifetime.

Whiledegrees tend to be knowledge-focused, ourcoursesdirectly prepareyou forthe world of work

With this in mind,weoffer qualificationsthatleadtoexcitingcareers in areasthatemployers arerecruiting. Youcan also top-up yourstudiestodegreelevel at university

Advancingyourqualifications doesn’thavetomeanspending thousandsofpoundsgoing to university.We’re acost-effective option forstudyingaHNC or HND and you couldsave up to £9,000,comparedtoequivalentlevelsofstudy at certainuniversities

Many of ourundergraduate studentschoosetostaylocal to boost theircareerprospects, save on fees, minimise traveland take on less debt,sotheyare in an idealplaceto make that career move when they graduate

With ourHNC/D qualifications

starting September 2022 you can applyfor alow-intereststudent loan.The loans areavailable to cover tuitionfeesand help support with living expenses whilst you are studying,sothere arenoup-front coststostopyou enrolling Studying aHEcourse at Dudley Collegeoffersmanybenefits over attendingtraditional universities:

n Significant savingsonfees –but still with full access to tuition feeloans viaStudentFinanceEngland

n Stayingclose to home –save on accommodationcosts andstay close to family andfriends

n Earn whileyou learn –most courses take placeone daya week; allowing fortimetoearn, forindustryplacements andprofessionaldevelopment

n Smallclass sizes –providing greaterquality tutorsupport and guidance,helping you progress and excel

n Links to localemployers –providingopportunitiesfor employ-

STUDYHIGHER WITHOUT

Full-time:

•Animal Management HNC/D

•Games Design HNC/D

•Sport& Exercise HNC/D

•Computing Technology HTQ

•Computer Networking HTQ

Part-time:

•Mechanical Engineering HNC/D

•Electrical Engineering HNC/D

•Construction HNC

Level4Flexible Creative Industries Programmes:

•TV&Film

•Typography

•Graphic Design Practice

•Location Photography

•Media Practices

•Photographic Practices

•Screenwriting

•StudioPhotography

ment,workexperienceand mentoring

Higher Educationcoursesare normallystudied afterachieving A-levelorLevel 3qualifications, however applicants whohaverelevant work experience arealsowelcome to apply.

If you want to go to university butleftschoolwithout thegrades you need,you canstudy an Access to HE course at Dudley College. Thesecourses areaone-yearprogramme,recognisedby universi-

ties,designedtogiveyou theknowledge andskillstostudy at ahigher level.

Thecollege hastwo pathways: AccesstoHEinMidwiferyand AccesstoHE forHealthProfessionals. Both of these coursesare free to studyifyou areaged19orover andlive within theWMCA. Applynow at dudleycol.ac.ukor to find outmoreabout higher level andprofessionalcourses call 01384 363 363 or emaillearner.services@ dudleycol.ac.uk

Dudley College’scoursesdirectlyprepareyou for theworld of work,with qualifications that lead to exciting careersinareas that employersare recruiting

Jump-start your future at HalesowenCollege

HalesowenCollege has an excellentreputation forits rangeofcourses,outstanding results, fantasticcampusesand facilities andexcellent studentsupport.

Thousandsofstudents are findingout forthemselves thebenefits of making HalesowenCollege their number onechoicefor A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher educationand courses for adults

Thecollege campus hasundergone extensiveinvestmentand renovations to ensureindividuals can learninstate-of-theart facilities

Impressive

TheimpressiveCyber Security andEsports Labs ensures access to industry-standardequipment.The newBusinessSchoolisa modern purpose-builtspace,and thenewly transformedBlock 5servesasthe

A-LevelHub

Free andreliabletransport is also offeredtolearners, that coversover 24 routes andallowsfor student travel to be safe,secureand makes HalesowenCollege oneofthe most accessible colleges in thearea.

HalesowenCollege is expecting anotherextremely successfulyear

in 2022 with outstandingresults year on year making it oneofthe highestachieving 16-18institutions within thelocal area. The college also hasincreasinglevelsofprogression into higher education, employment andapprenticeships, with over 800students continuing their studiesatuniversities around the country.

Many students decide to remain at thecollege in ordertostudy higher educationqualifications, with choice from arange of HNC, HND, Foundation degreesand Level 5

diplomas in studyareas including creative,healthand care,sciences, teachingand technology.Halesowen Collegeisthe perfectchoicefor thosewho wish to studyclose to home or studytheir chosencourse part-timeto fitinaroundworkand othercommitments

Thecollege partners with the University of Worcestertooffer aselection of Foundation Degree courseswhich giveslearnersthe perfectopportunitytothentop up to afulldegreeat theuniversity with no time limitondoing so

JUMP S YOUR FUT TART TURE

It’snot toolatetoapply forone of our HNCs, HNDs or Level5Diplomas.

Thecollege also partners with the University of Worcesterfor ‘University Centre Halesowen’,which creates aculturaland educationalhub forstudents at HalesowenCollege andthe surroundingcommunity University Centre Halesowenaims to encouragefurther participation in higher education, hostingavarietyofpubliclecturesand events throughoutthe year

HalesowenCollege offers higher educationlearners flexible studyoptionsto fitinaroundall lifestyles, more affordable fees,academicsup-

port from expert tutors andsmaller classsizes

Thecollege is also committed to creatingacaring, supportive and inclusivecommunity forall of its learners.Outstanding pastoral care is availabletohelpstudents access any financial, learning andemotional supporttheyneed to reach theirfull potential.

To find outmoreabout Halesowen Collegevisit www.halesowen. ac.ukorfollowonFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn forall the latest news andupdates

HalesowenCollege offers students state-of-the-artfacilities in whichtolearn andcontinues to seeoutstanding resultsevery year

Delivering theskillsemployers need

TheBlack Country & MarchesInstitute of Technology in Dudley delivers high-quality, higher-level technical qualificationsincluding apprenticeshipsinfour specialistgrowthareas.

As ahub of innovationand world-leadingtechnological advancements, theIoT bridges the skillsgap,respondstobusiness needs, provides areal-worldlearningexperience, andcreates unrivalled talent in theprocess

MANUFACTURING ANDENGINEERING

TheBlack Countryisrenowned forits manufacturingand engineeringexcellence

Followingin thefootsteps of its industrial legends, whetheritbe designingparts of an electric car, maintainingrobotic machines or machining newmaterials,there are many interestingand expanding career opportunitiesinthisarea. Britain’smanufacturers arenow entering anew era. Technologies such as automation,ArtificialIntelligence(AI)and the“fourth industrialrevolution” arehelping boost productivity,streamline production andallow businesses to become

more creative.You canbeapartof this exciting future

MEDICAL ENGINEERINGAND HEALTHCARE

Medicalengineering refers to the processofcheckingmedical equipment to make sure it’s working properly andissafetouse.There is ashortage of qualified engineers in theNHS andcompanies that de-

sign,repairand maintain electronic medicaldevices andequipment for publicand private health services

Thesesettingsall use avastrange of medicalequipment, rangingfrom simple devicessuchasnebulisers to deliver treatment forrespiratory patients throughtosophisticated radiotherapy linear accelerators for cancer treatmentsand othercutting-edge technologies.

MODERNCONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES

Construction is amajor sector of theUKeconomy.Itgenerates almost £90billion annually and employs in excess of 2.93 million people in theUK, anddemandfor skilled construction professionals continuestogrow.

Modern construction methodsallow partsofabuild to be designed,

planned, manufactured andpre-assembledoffsite in afactory setting. TheIoT works with many leading construction companieswho embracenew technologiestodeliver skillsdevelopmentinhighlevel building servicesengineering,civil engineering, construction design andbuilding informationmodelling

DIGITALTECHNOLOGIES

Digitaltechiseverywhere and hastransformed modern life– it is changing theworld we live in.Technology is needed in almost every job from financialservices, healthcare,creative industries,sportsand much more.All businesses need digitalskillsand knowledge to survive andwiththe UK techindustry is currentlyemploying2.93mpeople, whichhas almost doubled in thelasttwo years, so it’s athriving industry to be apartof.

TheIoT programmes developa multidisciplinary understandingof thesubject,which canbeapplied inthe real world andindustrial settings providingstudents with relatedskillsand experience.Join theIoT andbethe talent that employerswant.

n To find outmorevisit www blackcountryandmarchesiot.ac.uk

TheIoT bridgesthe skillsgap,responds to business needs, provides areal-worldexperience,and createstalent

TheHartSchool

Year 13, Classof2022ona fantastic set of Level3 results.

More students achieved agrade Aorequivalent comparedtoany other grades available.

Tuesday18October

Incredible resultsand topuniversityplaces

Pool HayesAcademy is celebrating itsmostsuccessfulset of validatedA-level resultssince 2019.

Aspokesman said:“We areincredibly proudofthe grades that ourstudents achieved andthe resilience that they have demonstrated.

“Inour A-levelsubjects, 100% of students passed theirqualifications, with allgradescombiningtoanaverage gradeofa C+

“Despite thenationalpicture from exam boards suggestingthatschools this year have increasedtheir predictionsfrom2021, ourpredictionshave remained steady andaccuratewith students’outcomesmatchingour predictions this year

“The impact of Covidand theinterruptionsthatthishas causedhave been trulyunmeasurable,yet ourstudents have achieved some life-changinggrades.Thiscohort of students arethe oneswho,until this summer’s exam series,had notsat anyexternal examsbecause of theinterruptions to theirGCSEyears arisingfromCovid

“Theyhaveachievedincredibleresultsdespite thechallenges that they faced throughout theirSixth Form journey. We have seen an increase in applications to RussellGroup universities with one fifthour cohort being offeredtheir desiredplace at oneofthe topuniversitiesinthe country.”

GarryTrott,ATT DirectorofSecondary Education, said:“Congratulationstothe students andstaff at Pool Hayes, whohaveachievedsome great results andovercome thesignificant challenges of thepandemic. These resultsbuild furtheronthe Academy’s successfulOfsted inspection in April.”

Now, theteamislooking forwardto continuing this upward trajectory with future students at Pool HayesAcademy

CVshelpyou make agoodimpression

CVsare valuable andimportantbecause they are your firstand maybeonly direct communication with apotentialemployer.

That meansaswellasbeing afull record of youreducation andworkexperience,it’salsoyourchancetomake agoodimpression. They need to be carefullythought out, designed and writtensothattheymakeanimmediatepositive impact

Here aresome helpfulhints of what businesses andorganisations arelookingfor in aCV.

Firstly, make sure to includeyour contactdetails at thetop butdo notincludeyourage or aphotographunless specificallyasked to do so

Youwantthe layouttobeclear and concise because toomuchinformation canbehardtotakeinsotry to keep to no more thantwo pages.

Your choice of font is also keyto making surea would-beemployercarries on readingyourCV -simpleformatsworkbest.

It needs to includeyoureducation andachievements andemployment history, such as anypart-time jobs as well as anyworkorvolunteerexperience,makingsuretoinclude detailsof yourroles andresponsibilities

Mentionany personal, technical or specialistskillsyou have -you could provideexamplesofhow you’veused

themtoshow you aremotivated and readyfor work.

Also,you canadd afew linesabout hobbiesorpersonalprojectsthatmay be relevant to thejob you areapplying forand includedetails of tworeferees. Thesecould be tutors or someone whomanaged you at yourpart-time joborduringworkexperience

When you are finished,makesureto checkspelling andgrammar andthat yourphone number andemail address arecorrect as this is theway employers will be contacting you

Students andstaff have been praised Makesure to check detailsthoroughly

Nusrat raises thebar with ambitions

Nusrat Shafiullah, 42, from Walsall, is a first year (LLB)Law degree student, with ambitions to eventuallymove into alegalcareer.

As asingleparentwitha fouryear-old child, Nusrathad studied foranEnglish Literature course in Bangladesh before moving to England butknewitwasn’tright for

her, so shelookedaroundfor an alternativecourse,eventuallydecidingthata career in Lawwould be idealfor her.

Shefound asuitablecoursein theUniversity of Wolverhampton LawSchoolbut hadmissedthe January deadline forapplications. At thesametimeshe waslooking for asuitableschoolfor herchild and knew that thetimewas rightfor her to startstudyingagain

Shesaid: “I hadfound aschool

formybaby, buthavingmissedthe Januarydeadlinefor applications, Iworried that Iwouldn’tbeableto applyfor thecourse Iwanted “Withmy sonsettled in school, Inow hadthe time to study. Iwas still gettingemailsfromthe University andone of them wastoinform me that Clearing hadopened andIrealisedthatthiswas my opportunitytoapply.Withmychild in school,itwas time formetogo back to learning.As asinglemother

with averyactivechildwho needs a lotofattention,Iknewitwould be achallenge,but Ireallyappreciate theadviceIwas given by thepeopleworking in theClearingteam.

Icametothe Open DayinAugust andmanaged to speaktosomeone whowas veryhelpful

“I started to studypart-timeon theiradvicebut nowmy childis settledintoschoolI’m readynow to startstudyingfull-timefrom this year.Mostimportant forme,

because Imissedthe application day, Ithought my opportunityhad passed.But if youmissthe deadline,get in touchwiththe University andtalktosomeone andtheywill be able to help you

“The course is greatfor me. Getting adegreewillreallyexpandmy options. TheUniversity is really supportive formeas asingleparent andhavegiven me some really good advice.Thisisgoing to be an amazingachievementfor me.”

Nusrat believes aLaw degreewill expand heroptionsinthe future University of Wolverhampton Lawand BusinessSchool