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Event Programme: 10.30am - Principal’s Talk - Principal Kathryn Podmore & Deputy Principal Mike Kilbride Located in the Drama Studio 11.00am - Learning Support - Supporting students with additional needs, Head of Learning Support, Sharon Kieran - Located in the Learning Assistance Base (LAB) 11.15am - Honours Programme - Supporting High Achieving Students, Assistant Principal Kate Rigby Located in Hub 1

We are Wirral’s Number One Sixth Form and I am delighted that you are joining us here this evening to find out more about the outstanding results and opportunities we are able to offer young people in Wirral.

Students choose to join from every school in Wirral as they recognise the breadth of choice, opportunities and advantages we are able to offer over other sixth forms.

Our staff are specialists in their respective subjects and at teaching A Levels and BTECs. Together we are passionate about ensuring the highest academic outcomes for our students and ensuring that they are fully supported to maximise their potential. You will also see that we have invested significantly in new facilities over the last two years to enhance our learning environments.

I am proud of our students and how we support them making the transition from school to adulthood and help them to develop as young adults. Our students graduate from the sixth form fully prepared and best-placed for their future academic studies or employment. During the course of the evening you will have an opportunity to speak to them individually about why they are so proud to be a student at the sixth form college.

We hope you enjoy this evening and finding out more on what makes us Wirral’s Number One Sixth Form.

Kathryn Podmore Principal

The Centre of Academic Excellence

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Over 230 computers and study spaces

Careers & Magazine sections

The Hub is The Centre of your Learning

Resources specifically designed to support you in your studies

A dedicated Microsoft Training Room

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Come & visit the Hub - just ask a member of staff or a student ambassador we’ll be more than happy to show you the way!

The Sixth Form College Application Process Follow the arrows for your step-by-step guide to applying to The Sixth Form College:

Our Prospectus contains everything you need to know about The Sixth Form College, including a full list of the wide range of courses and qualifications we offer. You can order a Prospectus online (www.bsfc.ac.uk) or by contacting our Admissions team: (0151-652-5575)

You can apply for The Sixth Form College by filling in an Application form at one of our Open Evenings or requesting a form from our Admissions team (0151 652-5575). You can also Apply Online at bsfc.ac.uk. If you would like any help or guidance when completing your Application, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help!

Once we have received your Application, we will invite you to attend one of our Interview Evenings.

This is a chance for us to get to know you and for you to ask any important questions you may have about the College, our Admissions process or your chosen subjects.

Once you have become a student at The Sixth Form College, there are a whole host of Enrichment activities you can get involved with, from Sporting activities to earning your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. We hold Enrichment fairs throughout the year to help you find an activity suitable for you. For more information, visit our website: www.bsfc.ac.uk.

If you couldn’t make our Open Evening or you would like to take another look around the College, why not take advantage of one of our guided tours! There will be a talk by our Admissions team followed by a full tour of our facilities. This is the perfect opportunity for you to familiarise yourself with the college prior to your New Student Induction Day.

The Sixth Form College offers the widest choice of A Level and BTEC options in Wirral and we can tailor your timetable to accommodate virtually all combinations of student choices.

Our Open Evenings are an excellent opportunity for you to take a look around at our fantastic new facilities; speak with subject tutors about what their courses can offer you; and meet our current students to find out what Sixth Form College life is like!

After your interview our Admissions team will review your Application. If successful you will receive your offer within 7 days.

At your Enrolment Appointment we will discuss your GCSE results and confirm your final programme of study.

If you haven’t already, now would be the perfect time to Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to receive updates and news on what is happening at The Sixth Form College and interact with other students!

Explore the day in the life of a Sixth Form College student! At your New Student Induction you will be able to meet your tutors and fellow students, attend taster sessions in your chosen subjects, plus many more activities throughout the day.

Not sure what courses are for you?

Our Career Pathway guides can help you decide what courses suit your ambitions based on the career sectors you are interested in:

Career pathways in…

Business, Finance and Law

Career pathways in…

Creative Arts and Media

Career pathways in…

Career pathways in…

Education, Health Care and Public Services

Engineering and Maths

Career pathways in…

ICT and Computing

Pick up our Pathways at the Admissions Help Desk, located in the Conference Space Career pathways in…

Career pathways in…

Science

Sports, Tourism and Leisure

You can also view our Career Pathways and a full list of the courses available online at:

bsfc.ac.uk

Teenagers at sixth form colleges were 7 per cent more likely to be awarded A* or A. They were also more likely to pass at AS level.

According to the 2012 study by the University of Southampton

The Sixth Form College outperformed 95% of other A Level providers in 2015 for the value-added to students’ grades and performance.

#BSFCFacts

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Conference Space Admissions Helpdesk, Finance & Travel queries

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CAR PARK TOILETS OUTDOOR PATHWAY STAIRCASE Parking Notice - Due to the limited nature of the parking available around the College campus, we respectfully ask that you consider the local residents of Claughton village when parking your vehicles and to please ensure you do not block entry/exit to any local residents driveways.

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Explore our Subjects...

Subject Locations: Art & Design - The School of Art & Design Fine Art / Graphic Art / Textiles / Art & Design Level 2 / Foundation Diploma in Art Design & Media

Business & Economics - J Rooms Business Studies - J4 Economics - J4

Computer Science & ICT - F Rooms Computer Science - F7 ICT - F6

English, Dance, Drama & Theatre Studies & Music - B Rooms Dance - B8 Drama & Theatre Studies - B8 English (Language/Literature) - B2 Music - B8

Film & Media Studies - L Rooms Film Studies - L3/L4 Media Studies - L3/L4

Health & Social Care, Design Technology & Psychology - C Rooms

Humanities - K Rooms Geography - K3 Government & Politics - K4 History - K4 Law - K2 Religious Studies - K5 Sociology - K1

Mathematics - N Rooms Mathematics - N4

Modern Languages - H Rooms French - H2 Spanish - H2

Science - A Rooms Applied Science - A5 (including Medical & Forensic Science)

Biology - A4 Chemistry - A1 Physics - A7

Sport & P.E. - G Rooms Sport & Physical Education - G2

Health & Social Care - C4 Design Technology - C6/C7 Psychology - C9 & Psychology Study Area

Information Stand Locations: Speak to our students & staff on

Main Corridor, C & E Corridor and find out more about opportunities such as our...

Head to the Conference Space for information & advice from our expert team:

Admissions Helpdesk

Honours Programme & University Progression

Getting to College

Student Ambassadors Enrichment Opportunities

Financial Support Exams Advice

Pastoral Support Additional Support for Learning Mindfulness Hub & Microsoft Training Academy iGo Driving with Wirral’s No.1 Sixth Form

#BSFCFacts

Students at sixth form colleges are significantly more likely to achieve top grades at A Level than those who stay on at their schools.

According to the 2012 study by the University of Southampton

Outstanding Achievements In 2015, results at the College have increased for the ninth consecutive year, with more than 1,000 individual exam successes at A Level and more students than ever before achieving prestigious A*, A and B grades with a 6% high grades increase.

We are in the

for AS Results nationally

Individual Successes in 2015: Chloe achieved A* grades in Economics & Law and A’s in Mathematics and General Studies. Chloe completed a prestigious work experience placement at J.P Morgan during her time at College and is now studying Accountancy at Nottingham University.

Chloe Spree Kirsty McLaren now studying in the USA!

Kirsty received a $200,000 grant to study in the USA through the Social Mobility Foundation which she discovered through the College’s Honours Programme scheme. Kirsty was Head Student at the College for 2014/15 and achieved A’s in Geography, English Language and General Studies and a B in Sociology.

Joseph completed a placement at JP Morgan in London during his time at the College. He achieved A* grades in Economics and Biology and an A grade in Maths. Joseph is now studying Economics and Finance at Bristol University.

Joseph Murphy

Melanie achieved A* grades in English Language, English Literature and History and was awarded the prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement at the Class of 2015’s Graduation Ceremony at The Floral Pavilion. Melanie is now studying English with Creative Writing at Newcastle University.

Ashleigh successfully gained a place on a highly sought after Higher ICT Apprenticeship with Unilever and will gain a Foundation Degree in Computing and IT practice and a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms professionals.

Melanie Squires A* A* A*

Ashleigh Boden

Students who

Max achieved A* grades in Maths and Graphics and an A in Film Studies. He also took part in a group project with six of his fellow students to produce a film for the British Film Institute (BFI) which was screened at the BFI in London and the FACT cinema in Liverpool.

The group, which included Max, Luke Ravenscroft, Dasha Kruglyakova, Hannah Matthews, Christopher White, Elizabeth Pennington and Megan Ritchie were awarded the prize for Outstanding Artistic Achievement at the Class of 2015’s Graduation Ceremony. Max is now studying the Foundation Diploma in the College’s School of Art & Design.

Max Palmer

Gariq Johnson & Michael Thompson were selected to represent Great Britain in the American Football Under 19’s team during their time at the College. Both are now studying at Stirling University to continue with the Sport. Gariq gained a scholarship place to study Sports Science and Michael is studying Criminology.

Esther Alawode took part in many extra-curricular activities with the College’s Law department during her time here, including the Bar Mock Trials at Liverpool Crown Court & the Wirral Youth Parliament. Esther gained a scholarship place at prestigious Law Firm, Weightmans Solicitors in Liverpool, along with 3 other Sixth Form College students, Molly Woods, Alice Oyesola and Emma Donnelly. Each student completed a weeks work experience at the firm, shadowing professional solicitors. Esther is now studying Law at Leicester University and has ambitions of becoming a Barrister.

Michael

Gariq

Meg successfully gained a place on a Legal Higher Apprenticeship at international Law Firm, Hill Dickinson.

Esther Alawode

Students on Law Placement

Rhain gained a scholarship placement with Carpenters Solicitors in Birkenhead during his time at College.

Rhain achieved A grades in Law and History and an A* in Sociology at A Level.

Phoebe Harrison - now studying French & Spanish at Oxford University

Rhain Davies now studying Law at Leeds University

Meg Earl Phoebe achieved A grades in A Level French, Spanish and History.

Max achieved an A* in Maths and A grades in Chemistry and Physics. He is now studying Physics at Bath University and has ambitions of becoming a Fighter Pilot in the RAF

Ben achieved A grades in A Level Mathematics and Chemistry and a B in Computing.

Max Anderson

Georgia is now studying Law at the University of Liverpool.

Georgia completed several work experience placements during her time at College including a week’s experience at Weightmans Solicitors during her first year and a scholarship scheme at Liverpool’s Exchange Chambers in the summer.

Phoebe achieved A grades in Biology and Psychology and a B in Chemistry.

Ben Green now studying a Masters in Mathematics at Liverpool University

Georgia Garland

Rhys achieved an A* in Mathematics, an A in Further Mathematics and a C in Physics.

Mollie-May Cartwright now studying Psychology at the University of Liverpool

Shobhit Kisku now studying Astrophysics at the University of Liverpool

Shobhit achieved A’s in Further Mathematics AS & A2 and a B in Physics.

Phoebe Cameron now studying Dentistry at the University of Leeds

Rhys Cullen-Lloyd now studying Mechanical & Marine Engineering at John Moores University

Mollie-May achieved A grades in Dance, ICT and Psychology.

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A photographer will be present at this event taking images for the college’s website and social media pages. If you do not wish to be photographed then please inform a member of staff at the welcome desk.

Fire Evacuation Procedures In the event of an emergency, a loud alarm will sound continuously.

If you are in a room with a fire door, use that exit. If there is no fire door, leave the room and follow the fire evacuation signs to the nearest exit.

Those of you who rely on the use of lifts should proceed to the nearest safe haven and wait for assistance.

Walk to the assembly area, which is the nearest car park to your exit.

DO NOT in any circumstances: Go to any other part of the building to collect personal belongings.

Use the lifts or re-enter the building until given the all-clear.

If you require medical assistance: Please inform a member of staff immediately.

Trained first-aiders are on site all evening.

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