New College Pontefract - Thinking Ahead

THINKING AHEAD

Advantages of EDUCATION sixth form ADVANTAGES education A sixth form college is a half-way point between school and university, or full time employment. Some of the benefits of studying at a sixth form college are:

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS

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HIGHER EARNING POTENTIAL

ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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STUDYING THE SUBJECTS OF YOUR CHOICE

PATHWAYS CAREER TO CAREERS PATHWAYS #1

Getting good GCSEs #2

Post-16 Education #3

University or Apprenticeship #4

Career

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WHY NEW NEW COLLEGE? COLLEGE THE LEARNER EXPERIENCE • • • • •

Highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers with expertise and specialist post-16 subject knowledge A young adult atmosphere where everyone is valued and respected A team of Progress Tutors who provide friendly and professional guidance from your first application interview to the exam results day and at every point in between Expert careers advice, whether that be helping you with your UCAS application or applying for jobs and apprenticeships at the end of your course An extensive enrichment programme with music, dance, drama, a college theatrical production, sport and student clubs

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

A fantastic modern campus featuring: • Three storey Learning Resource Centre • Performance Academy including recording studio, music rooms and the 120-seat John Godber Theatre • Open access computer suites • Fully equipped language lab • Extended student social/independent study space

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Over 99% pass rate for both A-Level and BTEC students Well over half of A-Level students achieve A*-B grades Over 80% of BTEC students achieve high grades of Distinction and Distinction* Consistently high value added performance putting us in the top quarter of all providers for student progression Awarded the highest marks of grade 1 in every area measured by Ofsted. Outstanding!

ACCESSIBILITY • • •

Located a short distance from Pontefract bus station Close to Pontefract’s three train stations Private subsidised bus services to all major local areas

SUPPORT • • •

Dedicated team of Progress Tutors to help you in all aspects of college life and maintain an overview of your performance A study support team giving you individual help with your studies, whatever your target grade Our Excellence Academy, helping our gifted & able students compete with students from across the country to get into the most competitive universities

ENRICHMENT • • • • • • • •

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OUTSTANDING RESULTS

Highly successful sports teams Music Dance Drama College theatrical production Duke of Edinburgh award World Expedition Student led clubs & societies

PLUS MANY MANY MORE

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COURSES COURSE LIST A Level

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Accounting Art Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Dance Drama Economics English Language English Language and Literature English Literature Film Studies French Geography Geology Government & Politics Graphic Design History Law Mathematics Further Mathematics Media Studies Music Photography Physical Education Physics Psychology Religious Study (Philosophy) Sociology Spanish Textiles and Fashion Design

BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design BTEC Extended Certificate in Business BTEC Diploma in Business BTEC Extended Diploma in Business CACHE Childcare Diploma (Early Years) WJEC Criminology Diploma BTEC Extended Certificate Creative Digital Media Production (Games Design) BTEC Extended Certificate Creative Digital Media Production (Media) BTEC Extended Diploma Creative Digital Media Production (Games Design) BTEC Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care BTEC Diploma in Health & Social Care BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care BTEC Extended Certificate in IT BTEC Extended Diploma in IT BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Law BTEC Extended Certificate in Music BTEC Extended Certificate in Music Technology BTEC Diploma in Music BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Acting) BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts (Dance) BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts BTEC Extended Certificate in Photography BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Services BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport

*The courses we offer are subject to change.

Please see our latest prospectus for full details of this year’s curriculum offer.

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Extended Diploma = 3 A-Level Equivalent Diploma = 2 A-Level Equivalent Extended Certificate = 1 A-Level Equivalent

STEPS TO

ENROLMENT #1

Attend one of our open events.

These are strongly recommended, and you’re welcome to bring the family.

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pply online using UCAS Progress, A the College website or by paper application form.

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Attend an interview where you will be hopefully offered a conditional place. We will write to you with all the details in advance.

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Attend our Induction Day (after GCSE exams) where you can sample lessons from the subjects you have chosen.

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Bring proof of your qualifications to Enrolment Day and become an official New College student.

Please check our website for open event dates.

Demi Paige Summers

Featherstone Academy > Bristol University Biology A* • Chemistry A* • Geology A* “I could not have done it without the support of all of my teachers who were there every step of the way.”

WILLIAM CROSSLAND

Minsthorpe Community College > EY Apprenticeship Accounting A • Maths A • Business A •Economics A* “I was given all the tools to do well.”

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Park Lane, Pontefract West Yorkshire, wf8 4Qr Tel: 01977 702139 // fax: 01977 600708 Email: enquiries@ncpontefract.ac.uk Web: www.ncpontefract.ac.uk