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Over 50 A level and BTEC options

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Blackpool Sixth Form Year 11 Focus - Spring 2013

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reasons to choose Blackpool Sixth Form n u s

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national union of students

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We are ranked in the top 10% of sixth forms and colleges for the progress our students make

“My course at Blackpool Sixth Form has allowed me to be a step ahead at University�

Great high street discounts for Blackpool Sixth Form students!

Ashkok Baker now studying at the University of Central Lancashire

Choice

Achieve great things

We offer an excellent range of over 50 A level and advanced BTEC qualifications.

Our students are successful students.

We are very flexible about course combinations, allowing you to put together a programme that suits your interests and career aims.

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We are amongst the top performing sixth form colleges in the country. Many of our students achieve a whole string of high grades.

www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

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Learn with people your own age.

We’re exclusively for

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Outstanding teaching

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Our teaching has been graded as "outstanding" by Ofsted. Our team of highly qualified and experienced teaching staff will help ensure you acheive the very best you can in all your courses.

We have a great reputation for providing all our students with a welcoming environment.

We have an extensive range of support available to help you at every stage of your time with us.

“It’s great to finally see the results of hard work and dedication from myself and the staff who have taught me”

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Sean Waring-Mitchell currently studying Geography at the University of Durham

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Supportive & friendly

Discounted Starbucks drinks and food available on campus

University and career success

First class facilities Our £25 million campus development is now completed.

This means we have some of the best facilities of any college or sixth form in the country.

Whatever you study with us, you will benefit from cutting-edge computer resources, spacious study zones and comfortable catering areas.

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The vast majority of our students achieve a place at their first choice of university.

Those who choose to go straight into a career receive expert support to help them find their first job or training opportunity.

We have over 1000 Apple computers and iPads on site

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Your environment

Between 6 -27th March 2013 4pm-5pm, you can come into Blackpool Sixth Form and try out some courses, talk to the tutors and meet fellow future students from all across the Fylde.

Two main catering and socialising areas with a large selection of healthy, fresh food and our very own branch of Starbucks C

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Book onto a taster sesson at www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk Benefit from our Sports Hall’s 1/2 million pound refurbishment.

Complete with new gym!

State of the art Apple Macs laptops & ipads free to use

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Spacious, modern and excellently equipped study areas

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Some Blackpool Sixth students

Calling all Year 11s!

Art & Design (AS level & BTEC) Applied Science (BTEC) Business Studies (AS Level) Chemistry Classical Civilisation Computing & ICT Dance (AS level and BTEC) Drama & Theatre Studies Economics Engineering (BTEC) English Language English Literature

Open Evening 01253 394911 www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

Media Studies Fashion & Textiles (BTEC & AS level) Modern History Film Studies Music Production (BTEC) Financial Studies Music Technology French, German & Spanish Performing Arts (BTEC) Geography Photography Government & Politics Psychology Graphic Design Public Services (BTEC) Health & Social Care (BTEC) Religion, Ethics & Philosophy ICT Sociology ICT (BTEC) Sport (BTEC) Law Statistics Maths Travel and Tourism (BTEC) Media Production (BTEC)

27th February 6-8pm Discover what Blackpool Sixth Form can offer you enquiries@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk enquiries@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

Lucinda Denny

Upper Sixth student Lucinda Denny, has just received news that she has been offered a scholarship to Yale University in the USA to study International Relations and Politics.

Chris Lund studied Chemistry, Biology, IT and PE at Blackpool Sixth. He progressed to study Radiography at Lancaster University and now works as a Diagnostic Radiographer at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Upper Sixth student Bradley Everied is studying BTEC Travel and Tourism which includes a key work experience element.

Bradley has been selected from hundreds of student to attend Virgin’s Future Flyers and Fixers event and undertake training at Gatwick Airport.

Former student Ben Clarkson (formerly from LSA Technology and Performing Arts College) studied Economics, Law, Maths and Business Studies here. Rather than go to university, he secured a prestigious place at Champion Accountants to train to become a Charted Accountant

@blackpoolsixth @blackpoolsixth

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Transport Blackpool Sixth Bus Service We have our very own bus service!

The Sixth Form bus runs through: Freckleton,Warton, Lytham & St. Annes then direct into Sixth Form every day!

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Free Bicycle Scheme

Save ÂŁ520 Each Year

If you live more We have Sixth Form than 3 miles bicycles that are away from Sixth free to loan for all Form, you can students! The bike save upto ÂŁ520 on scheme has been transport costs very popular and each year using the continues to be local bus services. a great way to travel into Sixth Form.

For full details about our transport visit: www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

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Application Timeline Key events you need to know for your next year!

31 - March

Interviews will run between December 2012 and April 2013

December

January

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Application Dea dline!

March Taster Sessions Every Wednesday in March.

Book on-line now!

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Finance & Support

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Discounts!

If you are a care leaver you could receive a bursary of £1,200 per year.

If you meet ‘free school meals criteria’ you could receive an income assessed bursary of £700 per year.

If you live more than 3 miles away from Sixth Form, you can save up to £520 on transport costs each year using the local bus services.

All students can apply for an NUS Card!

This will get you student discounts with some major high-street brands.

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Plus a potential £50 bonus

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For full details about all our financial support visit: www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/finance

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Enrolment packs sent early August.

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Enrolment Day 22nd August 2013

Attend a Taster Day. 28th June or 1st July June

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• Art (Combined 3D) • Art (Fine Art) • Art (Graphic Design) • Art (Photography) • Art (Textiles) • Biology • Business Studies • Chemistry • Classical Civilisation • Computing • Dance • Drama & Theatre Studies • Economics • Electronics • English Language • English Literature • Film Studies • French

• Geography • German • Government & Politics • ICT • Law • Mathematics • Further Mathematics • Media Studies • Modern History • Music • Music Technology • Physical Education • Physics • Psychology • Religion, Ethics & Philosophy • Spanish • Sociology • Statistics

BTEC Level 3 Diplomas • Applied Science (forensic route) • Applied Science (medical route) • Art and Design • Business • Dance • Engineering • Fashion and Clothing • Certificate in Financial Studies (CeFS) • Health and Social Care • ICT Practitioners • Creative Media Production • Music • Performing Arts • Public Services (Uniformed) • Sport (Performance and Excellence) • Sport and Exercise Science • Travel and Tourism

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Get In Touch: Telephone: 01253 394911 E-mail: enquiries@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk Website: www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk Address: Blackpool Sixth Form Blackpool Old Road Blackpool FY3 7LR Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook

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