PROSPECTUS 2019/20
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Leaders and managers have created an environment in which people from different backgrounds, and with different abilities, feel welcome and able to take part in learning.” - Ofsted
EVERY STUDENT MATTERS TO US… Our mission at SHC is to transform students’ lives by inspiring them to take full advantage of the high quality educational and enrichment opportunities on offer; enabling individuals to reach and exceed their potential and respond to the community we serve.
VALUES AND AMBITION:
I am very pleased to welcome you to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, a place where young people are able to DEVELOP CONFIDENCE in themselves, ASPIRE and ACHIEVE. Jan Atkinson - Principal
Celebrating diversity, mutual respect, inclusion and equality
Establishing aspirational pathways for academic excellence to ensure consistent progress of every learner
Inspiring leaders through succession planning, shared values and professional accountability
Creating a healthy, safe and secure adult learning environment
Designing an exciting and engaging curriculum
Constructing a strong collaborative network of external partnerships
Providing both academic and personal support
Both challenging and guiding students to achieve their full potential
H.E.A.R.T Heart is central to everything we do and permeates the life of Shooters Hill Sixth Form College. This is what makes us unique and ensures that we really do make a difference to individual students’ lives. H HEALTH & WELLBEING Creating a healthy, safe and secure adult learning environment
Content Disclaimer: All content is accurate as of September 2018. We reserve the right to alter or cancel courses after publication in the event of changing demand and resource. 2
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EMPLOYABILITY
Developing personal skills to secure future employment
A ASPIRATION
Establishing aspirational pathways for academic and technical excellence
R RESILIENCE
Providing enriching opportunities for students to confidently face new challenges
T TRAINING
Developing partnerships and external work experience opportunities to enable informed career pathways
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Leaders and managers have created an environment in which people from different backgrounds, and with different abilities, feel welcome and able to take part in learning.” - Ofsted
EVERY STUDENT MATTERS TO US… Our mission at SHC is to transform students’ lives by inspiring them to take full advantage of the high quality educational and enrichment opportunities on offer; enabling individuals to reach and exceed their potential and respond to the community we serve.
VALUES AND AMBITION:
I am very pleased to welcome you to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, a place where young people are able to DEVELOP CONFIDENCE in themselves, ASPIRE and ACHIEVE. Jan Atkinson - Principal
Celebrating diversity, mutual respect, inclusion and equality
Establishing aspirational pathways for academic excellence to ensure consistent progress of every learner
Inspiring leaders through succession planning, shared values and professional accountability
Creating a healthy, safe and secure adult learning environment
Designing an exciting and engaging curriculum
Constructing a strong collaborative network of external partnerships
Providing both academic and personal support
Both challenging and guiding students to achieve their full potential
H.E.A.R.T Heart is central to everything we do and permeates the life of Shooters Hill Sixth Form College. This is what makes us unique and ensures that we really do make a difference to individual students’ lives. H HEALTH & WELLBEING Creating a healthy, safe and secure adult learning environment
Content Disclaimer: All content is accurate as of September 2018. We reserve the right to alter or cancel courses after publication in the event of changing demand and resource. 2
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EMPLOYABILITY
Developing personal skills to secure future employment
A ASPIRATION
Establishing aspirational pathways for academic and technical excellence
R RESILIENCE
Providing enriching opportunities for students to confidently face new challenges
T TRAINING
Developing partnerships and external work experience opportunities to enable informed career pathways
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OUR COURSES Students develop their confidence and selfesteem well while at college. They benefit from the inclusive culture that staff create at the college and feel confident to express their views and opinions to teachers and managers”. - Ofsted
A-LEVEL Art
Economics
Maths
Biology
English Literature
Media Studies
Business Studies
English Literature and Language
Photography
Chemistry
Film Studies
Physics
Computer Science
Geography
Psychology
Drama
History
Sociology
3D Design
Electrical Installation
Performing Arts
Art & Design
Fitness Instruction
Photography
Business Studies
Graphic Design
Plumbing
Carpentary & Joinery
Health & Social Care
Public Services
Child Care
Horticulture
Science
Computer Gaming
Media Studies
Sports
Computer Science
Multi-Trades
Sports Massage
Combined Science
Georgraphy
Mathematics
English
History
Physical Education
Catering
Child Care
PE Teaching Assistant
Carpentry and Joinery
Facilities Management
BTEC
Students behave well around the college and treat each other and staff with tolerance and respect”. - Ofsted
Teachers have good subject knowledge. Most are enthusiastic about their subject and, where appropriate, have relevant industry expertise. As a result, they are able to make learning meaningful.
GCSE
APPRENTICESHIPS
Teachers and LSAs support students well to achieve their qualifications and develop their personal and social skills”. - Ofsted
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OTHER Access
Hairdressing
The Independence Course
Beauty
Hospitality & Catering
Theatrical Media- Make-Up
Food & Beverage Services
Supported Internship
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OUR COURSES Students develop their confidence and selfesteem well while at college. They benefit from the inclusive culture that staff create at the college and feel confident to express their views and opinions to teachers and managers”. - Ofsted
A-LEVEL Art
Economics
Maths
Biology
English Literature
Media Studies
Business Studies
English Literature and Language
Photography
Chemistry
Film Studies
Physics
Computer Science
Geography
Psychology
Drama
History
Sociology
3D Design
Electrical Installation
Performing Arts
Art & Design
Fitness Instruction
Photography
Business Studies
Graphic Design
Plumbing
Carpentary & Joinery
Health & Social Care
Public Services
Child Care
Horticulture
Science
Computer Gaming
Media Studies
Sports
Computer Science
Multi-Trades
Sports Massage
Combined Science
Georgraphy
Mathematics
English
History
Physical Education
Catering
Child Care
PE Teaching Assistant
Carpentry and Joinery
Facilities Management
BTEC
Students behave well around the college and treat each other and staff with tolerance and respect”. - Ofsted
Teachers have good subject knowledge. Most are enthusiastic about their subject and, where appropriate, have relevant industry expertise. As a result, they are able to make learning meaningful.
GCSE
APPRENTICESHIPS
Teachers and LSAs support students well to achieve their qualifications and develop their personal and social skills”. - Ofsted
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OTHER Access
Hairdressing
The Independence Course
Beauty
Hospitality & Catering
Theatrical Media- Make-Up
Food & Beverage Services
Supported Internship
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APEX – ASPIRATIONAL PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE
A-LEVELS AT SHOOTERS HILL COLLEGE At SHC we offer an exhilarating way to study for high achieving students who want to push themselves further. Our APEX programme is a pathway offered to you as an A-Level learner, providing you with dedicated trips, facilities and resources to enable you to excel and perform to your full capabilities. Members of APEX can look forward to networking events where you can meet staff, students and professionals from top Universities and successful companies to gain first-hand knowledge, and explore upcoming opportunities. In addition to this, APEX members can also benefit from:
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The opportunity to take part in the Young Medics Club - APEX students interested in medicine and biomedicine can use 3D software to assume the role of an aspiring surgeon, performing anatomic and heart surgeries.
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Access to the APEX Lounge, a dedicated study area where APEX students can relax and engage in intellectual conversation and debate with peers.
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Invitation to trips and visits to Russell Group and Oxbridge universities.
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High level Work Shadowing placements: gain work experience and possible internship or employment at jobs catered to high level APEX students.
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Access to all SHC services – Gym, City view Restaurant, Hair & Beauty Services and more.
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Opportunity to have your say on how the College is run via the APEX Forum.
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Access to the Duke of Edinburgh and Jack Petchy Awards.
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Invitations to trips and visits to high level professions and places of work to speak to top performing professionals.
ALUMNI We have a blossoming Alumnus in place to benefit all of our students, both past and present. Previous students have the opportunity to re-engage with the college through invitations to hosted events, and the chance to organise and participate in workshops, whilst present students can benefit from the wealth of knowledge held by our alumnus through mentoring schemes and workshops. As a current student, you will have numerous opportunities to interact and engage with members of the alumni to reflect on their experiences at SHC, explore the pathways they chose, and discuss tips and tricks for going to University or into the work force.
A-Levels at Shooters Hill was a great experience, I felt fully supported and challenged academically by all of my teachers. Having studied at Shooters Hill, I felt fully equipped to be able to move onto University with ease.” -Rose, SHC Alumni
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APEX – ASPIRATIONAL PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE
A-LEVELS AT SHOOTERS HILL COLLEGE At SHC we offer an exhilarating way to study for high achieving students who want to push themselves further. Our APEX programme is a pathway offered to you as an A-Level learner, providing you with dedicated trips, facilities and resources to enable you to excel and perform to your full capabilities. Members of APEX can look forward to networking events where you can meet staff, students and professionals from top Universities and successful companies to gain first-hand knowledge, and explore upcoming opportunities. In addition to this, APEX members can also benefit from:
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The opportunity to take part in the Young Medics Club - APEX students interested in medicine and biomedicine can use 3D software to assume the role of an aspiring surgeon, performing anatomic and heart surgeries.
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Access to the APEX Lounge, a dedicated study area where APEX students can relax and engage in intellectual conversation and debate with peers.
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Invitation to trips and visits to Russell Group and Oxbridge universities.
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High level Work Shadowing placements: gain work experience and possible internship or employment at jobs catered to high level APEX students.
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Access to all SHC services – Gym, City view Restaurant, Hair & Beauty Services and more.
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Opportunity to have your say on how the College is run via the APEX Forum.
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Access to the Duke of Edinburgh and Jack Petchy Awards.
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Invitations to trips and visits to high level professions and places of work to speak to top performing professionals.
ALUMNI We have a blossoming Alumnus in place to benefit all of our students, both past and present. Previous students have the opportunity to re-engage with the college through invitations to hosted events, and the chance to organise and participate in workshops, whilst present students can benefit from the wealth of knowledge held by our alumnus through mentoring schemes and workshops. As a current student, you will have numerous opportunities to interact and engage with members of the alumni to reflect on their experiences at SHC, explore the pathways they chose, and discuss tips and tricks for going to University or into the work force.
A-Levels at Shooters Hill was a great experience, I felt fully supported and challenged academically by all of my teachers. Having studied at Shooters Hill, I felt fully equipped to be able to move onto University with ease.” -Rose, SHC Alumni
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A- LEVEL STUDY OPTIONS
A-LEVEL COURSES
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3 A-LEVEL SUBJECTS
BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED + 1 A-LEVEL
2 A-LEVELS + 1 BTEC CERT
ART
BIOLOGY
BUSINESS STUDIES
CHEMISTRY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ECONOMICS
Ideal for: Creative minds seeking practical applications for their talents.
Ideal for: Students interested in a doctorate, nursing, midwifery and biological studies.
Ideal for: Young entrepreneurs.
Ideal for: Students interested in pharmaceuticals and the mixing of different compounds.
Ideal for: Those interested in deconstructing and reconstructing technology.
Ideal For: Those hoping to go into accounting or finance careers.
Goes well with: Photography, English, History.
Goes well with: Chemistry, Psychology, English.
Goes well with: Economics, Maths, History.
Goes well with: Biology, Psychology, English.
Goes well with: Business, Maths, Physics.
Goes well with: Business, Maths, Geography.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, an Art based GCSE is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. A Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or double/triple science is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and a Grade 6 in English Literature.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. A Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or double/triple science is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English.
ENGLISH LITERATURE
ENGLISH LIT & LANGUAGE
FILM STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
MATHS
Ideal for: Those with appreciation for poetry, creative writing and fiction.
Ideal for: Those with appreciation for poetry, creative writing and theatre.
Ideal for: Future film makers and those with an interest in film theory.
Ideal for: Explorers, geologists and those interested in earth sciences.
Ideal for: Students fascinated by the past and how it shapes the future.
Ideal for: Mathematicians and physicists or anyone hoping to hone their Maths skills.
Goes well with: History, Psychology, Sociology.
Goes well with: History, Psychology, Drama.
Goes well with: English Literature, Photography, Media Studies.
Goes well with: Chemistry, English, History.
Goes well with: English, Sociology, Photography.
Goes well with: Economics, Chemistry, Physics.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in English Literature and English Language.
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSES Grades 9-5, including Maths and a Grade 6 in English Language and Literature.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. GCSE Geography is desirable but not essential.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in English. GCSE History is desirable, but not essential.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in Maths and a Grade 5 in English.
MEDIA STUDIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
Ideal for: Future film makers, youtubers, podcasters and advertisers wanted.
Ideal for: Budding photographers and those with a keen eye for capturing the moment.
Ideal for: Anyone interested in aerodynamics or engineering.
Ideal for: Students interested in how the mind works and different human behaviours.
Ideal for: Students interested in society’s behaviour, patterns & trends.
Goes well with: English, Photography, Art.
Goes well with: Art, English, Media.
Goes well with: Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science.
Goes well with: Sociology, Art, English.
Goes well with: History, Psychology, English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, an Art based GCSE is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. A Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or double/triple science is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Math and English, and a Grade 6 in Science.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. 9
A- LEVEL STUDY OPTIONS
A-LEVEL COURSES
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3 A-LEVEL SUBJECTS
BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED + 1 A-LEVEL
2 A-LEVELS + 1 BTEC CERT
ART
BIOLOGY
BUSINESS STUDIES
CHEMISTRY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
ECONOMICS
Ideal for: Creative minds seeking practical applications for their talents.
Ideal for: Students interested in a doctorate, nursing, midwifery and biological studies.
Ideal for: Young entrepreneurs.
Ideal for: Students interested in pharmaceuticals and the mixing of different compounds.
Ideal for: Those interested in deconstructing and reconstructing technology.
Ideal For: Those hoping to go into accounting or finance careers.
Goes well with: Photography, English, History.
Goes well with: Chemistry, Psychology, English.
Goes well with: Economics, Maths, History.
Goes well with: Biology, Psychology, English.
Goes well with: Business, Maths, Physics.
Goes well with: Business, Maths, Geography.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, an Art based GCSE is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. A Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or double/triple science is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and a Grade 6 in English Literature.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. A Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or double/triple science is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English.
ENGLISH LITERATURE
ENGLISH LIT & LANGUAGE
FILM STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
MATHS
Ideal for: Those with appreciation for poetry, creative writing and fiction.
Ideal for: Those with appreciation for poetry, creative writing and theatre.
Ideal for: Future film makers and those with an interest in film theory.
Ideal for: Explorers, geologists and those interested in earth sciences.
Ideal for: Students fascinated by the past and how it shapes the future.
Ideal for: Mathematicians and physicists or anyone hoping to hone their Maths skills.
Goes well with: History, Psychology, Sociology.
Goes well with: History, Psychology, Drama.
Goes well with: English Literature, Photography, Media Studies.
Goes well with: Chemistry, English, History.
Goes well with: English, Sociology, Photography.
Goes well with: Economics, Chemistry, Physics.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in English Literature and English Language.
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSES Grades 9-5, including Maths and a Grade 6 in English Language and Literature.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. GCSE Geography is desirable but not essential.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in English. GCSE History is desirable, but not essential.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including a Grade 6 in Maths and a Grade 5 in English.
MEDIA STUDIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
Ideal for: Future film makers, youtubers, podcasters and advertisers wanted.
Ideal for: Budding photographers and those with a keen eye for capturing the moment.
Ideal for: Anyone interested in aerodynamics or engineering.
Ideal for: Students interested in how the mind works and different human behaviours.
Ideal for: Students interested in society’s behaviour, patterns & trends.
Goes well with: English, Photography, Art.
Goes well with: Art, English, Media.
Goes well with: Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science.
Goes well with: Sociology, Art, English.
Goes well with: History, Psychology, English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, an Art based GCSE is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. A Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or double/triple science is also required.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Math and English, and a Grade 6 in Science.
Entry Requirements: Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including Maths and English. 9
A-LEVEL BTEC CERT COMBINATION COURSES Here at SHC we also offer A-Level & BTEC combination courses for students who want the best of both worlds. Here is a list of BTEC Cert subjects that can be taken in place of an A-Level selection. Photography 3D Design
Gaming
Science
Art & Design
Health & Social Care
Sports
Business Studies
IT
Graphic Design
Media Studies Performing Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS VOCATIONAL 1 LEVEL 1
Students should have a range of GCSEs at grade 1 / 2. Entry will be heavily dependent on a successful interview
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LEVEL 2
4 GCSEs grade 3 and above
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LEVEL 3
5 GCSEs grade 9 – 4
Other courses, such as Art and Design, will require you to bring a portfolio of your work to your interview, along with your predicted grades.
A-LEVEL For all A-Level courses, 5 GCSEs at grade 9-5 are required. This includes both maths and English. Please see the A-Level section for more information.
APPRENTICESHIP Entries to our apprenticeships are dependent on an interview and success at our recruitment event.
GCSE ADVANCED STUDY PROGRAMME At Shooters Hill College, we offer students aiming to be a part of our APEX A-Level programme the chance to achieve the desired grades via our GCSE advanced study programme. The course study options are pre-chosen to enable students to have the best possibility in achieving their desired grades and progress further with their academic or vocational studies.
YOUR INTERVIEW: The final entry requirement to all courses is a successful interview.
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Be on time and be presentable; your first impression is important, make sure it’s a good one.
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Make sure to ask any questions that you may have. It may help if you write a list of questions before your interview so that you do not forget any.
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It’s okay to be nervous or anxious, just take your time and answer the questions when you’re ready.
Replicating that of a GCSE programme, the course is condensed into one year, which may appear challenging, but with the support and guidance of the staff and students at SHC, we will help you achieve your desired grades and move onto the next step of your academic journey. This course is ideal for students that have equivalent grades from other countries, who need GCSEs for future education and employment. It is also ideal for students who may have missed out on their exams due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.
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A-LEVEL BTEC CERT COMBINATION COURSES Here at SHC we also offer A-Level & BTEC combination courses for students who want the best of both worlds. Here is a list of BTEC Cert subjects that can be taken in place of an A-Level selection. Photography 3D Design
Gaming
Science
Art & Design
Health & Social Care
Sports
Business Studies
IT
Graphic Design
Media Studies Performing Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS VOCATIONAL 1 LEVEL 1
Students should have a range of GCSEs at grade 1 / 2. Entry will be heavily dependent on a successful interview
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LEVEL 2
4 GCSEs grade 3 and above
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LEVEL 3
5 GCSEs grade 9 – 4
Other courses, such as Art and Design, will require you to bring a portfolio of your work to your interview, along with your predicted grades.
A-LEVEL For all A-Level courses, 5 GCSEs at grade 9-5 are required. This includes both maths and English. Please see the A-Level section for more information.
APPRENTICESHIP Entries to our apprenticeships are dependent on an interview and success at our recruitment event.
GCSE ADVANCED STUDY PROGRAMME At Shooters Hill College, we offer students aiming to be a part of our APEX A-Level programme the chance to achieve the desired grades via our GCSE advanced study programme. The course study options are pre-chosen to enable students to have the best possibility in achieving their desired grades and progress further with their academic or vocational studies.
YOUR INTERVIEW: The final entry requirement to all courses is a successful interview.
1
Be on time and be presentable; your first impression is important, make sure it’s a good one.
2
Make sure to ask any questions that you may have. It may help if you write a list of questions before your interview so that you do not forget any.
3
It’s okay to be nervous or anxious, just take your time and answer the questions when you’re ready.
Replicating that of a GCSE programme, the course is condensed into one year, which may appear challenging, but with the support and guidance of the staff and students at SHC, we will help you achieve your desired grades and move onto the next step of your academic journey. This course is ideal for students that have equivalent grades from other countries, who need GCSEs for future education and employment. It is also ideal for students who may have missed out on their exams due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.
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VOCATIONAL
VOCATIONAL
Art and Design is a stimulating and dynamic environment, which provides you with an outlet to explore your knowledge of creative problem solving through the production of innovative and exciting creative work.
The Business and Economics curriculum contextualises learning through the use of real life situations and problem solving scenarios to ensure you develop the skills you will need in a real business workplace.
We tailor your course to your skill set, so you can focus on refining the skills that are most important to you and your creative future. As well as developing these skills, you will look at the historical and theoretical background of the subject, explore critical analysis and apply your artistic skills within the industry.
We work closely with local and national employers and universities to ensure you learn the essential managerial skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver and an effective decision maker – skills highly valued in a wide range of careers.
So whether you’re keen to gain a new skill, or interested in perfecting your current skills, we’re sure to help you flourish as an artist.
Following an independent dress code, as a business student you will experience working in a professional environment, with numerous chances to take your procured skills into the working world through dedicated business work experience opportunities.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
ART AND DESIGN
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Photography
Photo Journalism
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Art, Graphics and Drama based University Courses
AVAILABLE COURSES
Managerial Roles
Entrepreneurship
University Courses
Accounting
Business related
Apprenticeships
A-Level Economics
A-Level Business Studies
Entrepreneurship Project
Networking Opportunities
AVAILABLE COURSES
Entry Level Art & Design
Level 3 Art & Design
A-Level Art
Level 1 Art & Design
Level 2 Performing Arts
A-Level Photography
Level 2 Art & Design
Level 3 Performing Arts
Opportunities to display artwork in on and off-site galleries
Level 3 Business Studies
HIGHLIGHTS
Community Business Links
HIGHLIGHTS
Photography dark room
Graphic Design studio
Working links with local galleries
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please bring a portfolio or collection of you work with you to your interview.
Interested in seeing the kind of work our students create? You can view our student gallery here: www.shc.ac.uk/shcartists 12
Smart and stylish: as a business student, you will follow an independent dress code to ensure you are prepared for regular meetings with business professionals and mentors. 13
VOCATIONAL
VOCATIONAL
Art and Design is a stimulating and dynamic environment, which provides you with an outlet to explore your knowledge of creative problem solving through the production of innovative and exciting creative work.
The Business and Economics curriculum contextualises learning through the use of real life situations and problem solving scenarios to ensure you develop the skills you will need in a real business workplace.
We tailor your course to your skill set, so you can focus on refining the skills that are most important to you and your creative future. As well as developing these skills, you will look at the historical and theoretical background of the subject, explore critical analysis and apply your artistic skills within the industry.
We work closely with local and national employers and universities to ensure you learn the essential managerial skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver and an effective decision maker – skills highly valued in a wide range of careers.
So whether you’re keen to gain a new skill, or interested in perfecting your current skills, we’re sure to help you flourish as an artist.
Following an independent dress code, as a business student you will experience working in a professional environment, with numerous chances to take your procured skills into the working world through dedicated business work experience opportunities.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
ART AND DESIGN
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Photography
Photo Journalism
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Art, Graphics and Drama based University Courses
AVAILABLE COURSES
Managerial Roles
Entrepreneurship
University Courses
Accounting
Business related
Apprenticeships
A-Level Economics
A-Level Business Studies
Entrepreneurship Project
Networking Opportunities
AVAILABLE COURSES
Entry Level Art & Design
Level 3 Art & Design
A-Level Art
Level 1 Art & Design
Level 2 Performing Arts
A-Level Photography
Level 2 Art & Design
Level 3 Performing Arts
Opportunities to display artwork in on and off-site galleries
Level 3 Business Studies
HIGHLIGHTS
Community Business Links
HIGHLIGHTS
Photography dark room
Graphic Design studio
Working links with local galleries
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please bring a portfolio or collection of you work with you to your interview.
Interested in seeing the kind of work our students create? You can view our student gallery here: www.shc.ac.uk/shcartists 12
Smart and stylish: as a business student, you will follow an independent dress code to ensure you are prepared for regular meetings with business professionals and mentors. 13
VOCATIONAL
VOCATIONAL
Catering to all levels and abilities, our Computing and Media courses will motivate you to achieve your potential and prepare you for the fast-paced technological world.
Our Construction qualifications provide the ideal introduction to the industry; the units covered will not only build on any previous experiences and skills, but will enable you to develop a deeper understanding through studying the theoretical principals and underpinning knowledge required for each unit.
COMPUTING AND MEDIA Computer Science focuses on programming through the use of extended mathematics and computational thinking skills, developing your problem solving abilities and sophisticated understanding of the fundamental concepts of computing. Media will enhance your practical skills in cinematography and photography, as well as enable you to establish a deeper understanding of audience, industry and text. Whether you choose Computing or Media for your vocation, with the use of our industry-standard facilities and experienced teaching methods, we will guide you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for a future career in the industry.
Film, TV and Radio Production
Software Development
Game Design
Computer Maintenance and Repair
Computing and Media related university courses Apprenticeships
AVAILABLE COURSES
Our highly qualified teachers have a wide range of industry experience, who will share their knowledge and experiences with you on your journey to becoming a qualified member of the construction industry.
General Repairs and Maintenance
Plumbing
Construction Site Work
Electrical Installation Inspection
Carpentry
Interior Design
Construction based SelfEmployment
Apprenticeship
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 IT
Level 1 Media Studies
Level 3 Computer Gaming
Level 1 Plumbing
Level 2 Electrical Installation
Entry Level Multi-Trades
Level 2 IT
Level 2 Media Studies
A-Level Computer Science
Level 2 Plumbing
Level 3 Electrical Installation
Level 1 Multi-Trades
Level 3 IT
Level 3 Media Studies
A-Level Film Studies
Level 3 Plumbing
Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery
Level 2 Multi-Trades
A-Level Media Studies
Level 1 Electrical Installation
Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery
Fully featured construction workshops
Industry standard machinery and tools
HIGHLIGHTS
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Each unit is taught in our professional-grade workshops using industry-standard tools and equipment, with regular opportunities to work with and alongside local contractors to ensure you experience professional industry environments.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
CONSTRUCTION
Mac Editing Suite
Green Room
HIGHLIGHTS
Mac Production Room
Opportunities to film college events
Videographer or photographer - we’d love for you to get involved! We have numerous opportunities for you to hone your skills and capture college events to use within your personal and academic portfolio.
Construction site work
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VOCATIONAL
VOCATIONAL
Catering to all levels and abilities, our Computing and Media courses will motivate you to achieve your potential and prepare you for the fast-paced technological world.
Our Construction qualifications provide the ideal introduction to the industry; the units covered will not only build on any previous experiences and skills, but will enable you to develop a deeper understanding through studying the theoretical principals and underpinning knowledge required for each unit.
COMPUTING AND MEDIA Computer Science focuses on programming through the use of extended mathematics and computational thinking skills, developing your problem solving abilities and sophisticated understanding of the fundamental concepts of computing. Media will enhance your practical skills in cinematography and photography, as well as enable you to establish a deeper understanding of audience, industry and text. Whether you choose Computing or Media for your vocation, with the use of our industry-standard facilities and experienced teaching methods, we will guide you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for a future career in the industry.
Film, TV and Radio Production
Software Development
Game Design
Computer Maintenance and Repair
Computing and Media related university courses Apprenticeships
AVAILABLE COURSES
Our highly qualified teachers have a wide range of industry experience, who will share their knowledge and experiences with you on your journey to becoming a qualified member of the construction industry.
General Repairs and Maintenance
Plumbing
Construction Site Work
Electrical Installation Inspection
Carpentry
Interior Design
Construction based SelfEmployment
Apprenticeship
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 IT
Level 1 Media Studies
Level 3 Computer Gaming
Level 1 Plumbing
Level 2 Electrical Installation
Entry Level Multi-Trades
Level 2 IT
Level 2 Media Studies
A-Level Computer Science
Level 2 Plumbing
Level 3 Electrical Installation
Level 1 Multi-Trades
Level 3 IT
Level 3 Media Studies
A-Level Film Studies
Level 3 Plumbing
Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery
Level 2 Multi-Trades
A-Level Media Studies
Level 1 Electrical Installation
Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery
Fully featured construction workshops
Industry standard machinery and tools
HIGHLIGHTS
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Each unit is taught in our professional-grade workshops using industry-standard tools and equipment, with regular opportunities to work with and alongside local contractors to ensure you experience professional industry environments.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
CONSTRUCTION
Mac Editing Suite
Green Room
HIGHLIGHTS
Mac Production Room
Opportunities to film college events
Videographer or photographer - we’d love for you to get involved! We have numerous opportunities for you to hone your skills and capture college events to use within your personal and academic portfolio.
Construction site work
Visit work sites and speak to industry professionals on the job to get an insight into your future within the industry. 15
VOCATIONAL
HAIR, BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP Designed to prepare you to become a qualified professional, our Hair, Beauty and Make-Up courses are taught by industry trained professionals, knowledgeable in the latest skills and techniques, here to help you succeed in your chosen field of study. Our facilities are exceptional: with two purpose-built Hairdressing Salons, a Beauty Therapy Suite and a Make-up Studio; you will have the opportunity to apply your new-found talents to external paying customers visiting Studio 16, our on-site, student-led professional business. All of our Hair and Beauty courses are packed with enrichments such as the Annual Hair and Beauty Show, trips to Salon International and the Professional Beauty Show, with the added opportunity to complete work experience in local salons, all in place to help you to excel on your path to become a qualified hairdresser, beautician or make-up artist. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Beauty Therapy
Nail Technician
Theatre/Film Prosthetics Production
Hairdressing
Make-up Artist
Apprenticeships
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Hairdressing
Level 3 Hairdressing
Level 1 Hair & Beauty
Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Hair & Media Make-Up
Level 3 Theatrical Media Make-Up
Annual Hair & Beauty Show
HEALTH, SOCIAL AND CHILD CARE Dedicated to ensuring that all learners make excellent progress, teachers in the Health, Social and Child Care department deliver their subjects using a range of teaching strategies tailored to suit your individual needs. Through guaranteed work experience placements and the use of life-simulating equipment and accessories, you will gain a deepened understanding to the sector, helping you to develop the knowledge and skills required of those who work in the field. Whatever you opt to study, all of our teachers are passionate about their subjects and want you to thrive and flourish within your chosen course. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Midwifery
Classroom Assistance
Nursing
Child Psychology
Professional working Salon with real clients
Health, Social & Childcare based University course
Level 3 Child Care
RealCare Baby Infant Simulators
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Health & Social Care
Level 3 Health & Social Care
Level 2 Health & Social Care
Level 2 Child Care
Guaranteed Work Placement
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
VOCATIONAL
On site crèche
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Visit Studio 16, our professional Hair and Beauty salon where you can provide treatments to clients, or receive one yourself.
Visit schools, retirement homes, crèches and mental health institutions to enhance and broaden your subject knowledge.
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VOCATIONAL
HAIR, BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP Designed to prepare you to become a qualified professional, our Hair, Beauty and Make-Up courses are taught by industry trained professionals, knowledgeable in the latest skills and techniques, here to help you succeed in your chosen field of study. Our facilities are exceptional: with two purpose-built Hairdressing Salons, a Beauty Therapy Suite and a Make-up Studio; you will have the opportunity to apply your new-found talents to external paying customers visiting Studio 16, our on-site, student-led professional business. All of our Hair and Beauty courses are packed with enrichments such as the Annual Hair and Beauty Show, trips to Salon International and the Professional Beauty Show, with the added opportunity to complete work experience in local salons, all in place to help you to excel on your path to become a qualified hairdresser, beautician or make-up artist. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Beauty Therapy
Nail Technician
Theatre/Film Prosthetics Production
Hairdressing
Make-up Artist
Apprenticeships
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Hairdressing
Level 3 Hairdressing
Level 1 Hair & Beauty
Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Hair & Media Make-Up
Level 3 Theatrical Media Make-Up
Annual Hair & Beauty Show
HEALTH, SOCIAL AND CHILD CARE Dedicated to ensuring that all learners make excellent progress, teachers in the Health, Social and Child Care department deliver their subjects using a range of teaching strategies tailored to suit your individual needs. Through guaranteed work experience placements and the use of life-simulating equipment and accessories, you will gain a deepened understanding to the sector, helping you to develop the knowledge and skills required of those who work in the field. Whatever you opt to study, all of our teachers are passionate about their subjects and want you to thrive and flourish within your chosen course. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Midwifery
Classroom Assistance
Nursing
Child Psychology
Professional working Salon with real clients
Health, Social & Childcare based University course
Level 3 Child Care
RealCare Baby Infant Simulators
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Health & Social Care
Level 3 Health & Social Care
Level 2 Health & Social Care
Level 2 Child Care
Guaranteed Work Placement
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
VOCATIONAL
On site crèche
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Visit Studio 16, our professional Hair and Beauty salon where you can provide treatments to clients, or receive one yourself.
Visit schools, retirement homes, crèches and mental health institutions to enhance and broaden your subject knowledge.
To see our full range of services, visit: www.shc.ac.uk/salon 16
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VOCATIONAL
VOCATIONAL
With production kitchens and industry trained chefs and professionals, our Hospitality and Catering programmes are designed to equip you with the skills needed for employment within the industry, or for a higher level of study.
Our thriving Science department will offer you expert, up-to-date teaching and learning on whatever pathway you choose. All lessons are lively, fun, engaging and full of lots of opportunities to carry out practical experiments.
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
As a student, you will get a hands-on experience within the department: Level 1 students prepare, cook and serve lunch every day for the Cafeteria; students progressing to Level 2 can specialise in either hot kitchen, working in a production kitchen for City View Restaurant, or work on a dual qualification specialising in kitchen & front of house skills; and students on the Level 3 course work one evening a week preparing and cooking for our Restaurant’s Fine Dining evening, and also have a one day a week work placement. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Chef
Airline Hosting
Hotel Concierge
Restaurant/Bar Management
Event Management
Mixologist
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Catering
Level 2 Food & Beverage Services
Level 2 Catering
Level 3 Food & Beverage Services
Level 3 Catering
Professional Kitchen
BTEC Science combines the core disciplines of science to help you round off your knowledge for future application within the industry. The Science team will ensure that you achieve the best possible result and will offer academic support, interventions and study skills as part of the course, actively supporting your progress to the next level of study, or on to University or employment. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Optometry
Physiotherapy
Biotechnology
Biomedical Science
Forensic Science
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Science
Level 2 Horticulture
A-Level Geography
Level 2 Science
A-Level Biology
A-Level Physics
Level 3 Science
A-Level Chemistry
Dedicated Science Block
Experimentation and Field Testing
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
SCIENCE
City View Restaurant
Biannual trips abroad
Enjoy a student-chef prepared meal in City View, our in-house restaurant where you can come along for lunch or an evening Fine Dining experience.
Field Trips
Participate in numerous scientific challenges, like the Science Olympiad and events hosted by top ranking universities.
To book a table, visit: www.shc.ac.uk/cityview 18
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VOCATIONAL
VOCATIONAL
With production kitchens and industry trained chefs and professionals, our Hospitality and Catering programmes are designed to equip you with the skills needed for employment within the industry, or for a higher level of study.
Our thriving Science department will offer you expert, up-to-date teaching and learning on whatever pathway you choose. All lessons are lively, fun, engaging and full of lots of opportunities to carry out practical experiments.
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
As a student, you will get a hands-on experience within the department: Level 1 students prepare, cook and serve lunch every day for the Cafeteria; students progressing to Level 2 can specialise in either hot kitchen, working in a production kitchen for City View Restaurant, or work on a dual qualification specialising in kitchen & front of house skills; and students on the Level 3 course work one evening a week preparing and cooking for our Restaurant’s Fine Dining evening, and also have a one day a week work placement. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Chef
Airline Hosting
Hotel Concierge
Restaurant/Bar Management
Event Management
Mixologist
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Catering
Level 2 Food & Beverage Services
Level 2 Catering
Level 3 Food & Beverage Services
Level 3 Catering
Professional Kitchen
BTEC Science combines the core disciplines of science to help you round off your knowledge for future application within the industry. The Science team will ensure that you achieve the best possible result and will offer academic support, interventions and study skills as part of the course, actively supporting your progress to the next level of study, or on to University or employment. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Optometry
Physiotherapy
Biotechnology
Biomedical Science
Forensic Science
AVAILABLE COURSES
Level 1 Science
Level 2 Horticulture
A-Level Geography
Level 2 Science
A-Level Biology
A-Level Physics
Level 3 Science
A-Level Chemistry
Dedicated Science Block
Experimentation and Field Testing
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
SCIENCE
City View Restaurant
Biannual trips abroad
Enjoy a student-chef prepared meal in City View, our in-house restaurant where you can come along for lunch or an evening Fine Dining experience.
Field Trips
Participate in numerous scientific challenges, like the Science Olympiad and events hosted by top ranking universities.
To book a table, visit: www.shc.ac.uk/cityview 18
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VOCATIONAL
SPORTS AND PUBLIC SERVICES
INCLUSIVE LEARNING
Studying in the Sport and Public Services department, you can look forward to exciting trips and talks from specialists, encouraging independent learning and strong links with prospective employers in the local community.
The Entry level department provides a safe and challenging environment for young people to develop a range of skills that will support independence into adulthood, employment and the wider community.
Sport is specifically designed for those interested in future employment within the ever-growing sports industry. Coaching, Physiotherapy and Leadership are the three main skills gained and explored on this programme. Public Services encompass services such as the army, ambulance service, fire service and the police service. You will learn how they operate from a ground level, as well as additional skills like first aid, leadership and situation control. Joining one of our courses will be challenging, yet ultimately rewarding. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Coaching
Physiotherapy
Personal Training
The journey to success may be filled with hurdles, but we will support you in overcoming these by helping you to develop confidence, self-belief and resilience and celebrate your achievements along the way! Shooters Hill College and the Royal Borough of Greenwich are determined to ensure that we can meet the needs of all students; as such, each student that applies will be seen by a panel to ensure your needs can be met at SHC – but there’s no need to worry, this is something we do behind the scenes to make sure everything is ready for you in September! For more information, visit www.shc.ac.uk/SENPanel AVAILABLE COURSES
AVAILABLE COURSES
The Independence Course
Access & Development Courses
Supported Internship
Level 1 Sport
Level 1 Public Services
Level 2 Fitness Instruction
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Level 2 Sport
Level 2 Public Services
Level 2 Sports Massage
Level 3 Sport
Level 3 Public Services
Using these courses as a foundation; many progress to one of our vocational courses or employment via our supported internship.
Swimming Pool
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Dedicated Sports Building
Independence Flat
Sensory Room
Lounge Room
Fitness Suite
Take a dip in the swimming pool, or sweat it out in our gym, free of charge for students.
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Staff recognise that each young person is an individual and work hard to adapt our curriculum to meet their needs. Students are guided and supported by expertly trained staff to ensure maximum progress is achieved.
Our Inclusive Learning department are always busy with trips and visits; whether it’s a trip to a west-end theatre, after school club or the annual summer residential, there’s always some fun to be had outside of lessons.
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VOCATIONAL
SPORTS AND PUBLIC SERVICES
INCLUSIVE LEARNING
Studying in the Sport and Public Services department, you can look forward to exciting trips and talks from specialists, encouraging independent learning and strong links with prospective employers in the local community.
The Entry level department provides a safe and challenging environment for young people to develop a range of skills that will support independence into adulthood, employment and the wider community.
Sport is specifically designed for those interested in future employment within the ever-growing sports industry. Coaching, Physiotherapy and Leadership are the three main skills gained and explored on this programme. Public Services encompass services such as the army, ambulance service, fire service and the police service. You will learn how they operate from a ground level, as well as additional skills like first aid, leadership and situation control. Joining one of our courses will be challenging, yet ultimately rewarding. CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Coaching
Physiotherapy
Personal Training
The journey to success may be filled with hurdles, but we will support you in overcoming these by helping you to develop confidence, self-belief and resilience and celebrate your achievements along the way! Shooters Hill College and the Royal Borough of Greenwich are determined to ensure that we can meet the needs of all students; as such, each student that applies will be seen by a panel to ensure your needs can be met at SHC – but there’s no need to worry, this is something we do behind the scenes to make sure everything is ready for you in September! For more information, visit www.shc.ac.uk/SENPanel AVAILABLE COURSES
AVAILABLE COURSES
The Independence Course
Access & Development Courses
Supported Internship
Level 1 Sport
Level 1 Public Services
Level 2 Fitness Instruction
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Level 2 Sport
Level 2 Public Services
Level 2 Sports Massage
Level 3 Sport
Level 3 Public Services
Using these courses as a foundation; many progress to one of our vocational courses or employment via our supported internship.
Swimming Pool
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Dedicated Sports Building
Independence Flat
Sensory Room
Lounge Room
Fitness Suite
Take a dip in the swimming pool, or sweat it out in our gym, free of charge for students.
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Staff recognise that each young person is an individual and work hard to adapt our curriculum to meet their needs. Students are guided and supported by expertly trained staff to ensure maximum progress is achieved.
Our Inclusive Learning department are always busy with trips and visits; whether it’s a trip to a west-end theatre, after school club or the annual summer residential, there’s always some fun to be had outside of lessons.
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
Students with high needs achieve well and make good progress in their learning.” - Ofsted
We have a long history of providing the best support for our learners across a range of services.
If you need extra help with your learning, specialist staff from the Inclusive Learning Team will work closely with you to assess your learning needs, agree with you how best to meet them, and with your permission pass this information on to staff who can work with you. Staff will work with you and your teachers to make sure your course is accessible to you. Please let us know about your specific support needs when you apply so we can make arrangements ready for when you start your course. We provide a range of advice and support for students with extra needs, including:
Hearing or visual impairment
Autism / Aspergers Syndrome
Dyslexia / Dyscalculia / Dyspraxia
ADHD
Emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
Learning difficulties
Mental health issues and Medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy)
General learning difficulties
At Shooters Hill Learning Support is provided in a range of ways:
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One-to-one specialist support
In class support
Loans of laptops
Exam Access Assessment
Access to specialist software
Training to use assistive software
Links to other organisations and external services that may be able to help.
We also provide small group Additional Learning Support:
ASD Social Skills groups
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Study skills and Exam practice
ESOL SUPPORT Each year we receive a high number of international students who achieve top grades and progress onto high level courses. To support these students further, we have introduced our ESOL programme dedicated to help you as an international student if English is not your first language. Our staff will work with you to ensure both English, written and spoken, improves alongside your main area of study.
COUNSELLORS If you feel like you need somebody to talk to or just listen, you can access our counselling services. Please speak to your tutor or visit the student centre and ask for the counsellor. This is a confidential service so you can trust that we will be discrete with your information.
CLASSROOM AND EXAM ASSISTANTS We have dedicated learning support assistants who can help you every step of the way, from your first classroom lesson to your final exam.
BURSARY We can provide financial support to eligible students via the bursary scheme.
THERAPY DOG Findlay is our college therapy dog, in place to help students who are feeling upset or anxious. When he is not relaxing in his room, he can be found being walked around the college looking for students to help.
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
Students with high needs achieve well and make good progress in their learning.” - Ofsted
We have a long history of providing the best support for our learners across a range of services.
If you need extra help with your learning, specialist staff from the Inclusive Learning Team will work closely with you to assess your learning needs, agree with you how best to meet them, and with your permission pass this information on to staff who can work with you. Staff will work with you and your teachers to make sure your course is accessible to you. Please let us know about your specific support needs when you apply so we can make arrangements ready for when you start your course. We provide a range of advice and support for students with extra needs, including:
Hearing or visual impairment
Autism / Aspergers Syndrome
Dyslexia / Dyscalculia / Dyspraxia
ADHD
Emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
Learning difficulties
Mental health issues and Medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy)
General learning difficulties
At Shooters Hill Learning Support is provided in a range of ways:
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One-to-one specialist support
In class support
Loans of laptops
Exam Access Assessment
Access to specialist software
Training to use assistive software
Links to other organisations and external services that may be able to help.
We also provide small group Additional Learning Support:
ASD Social Skills groups
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Study skills and Exam practice
ESOL SUPPORT Each year we receive a high number of international students who achieve top grades and progress onto high level courses. To support these students further, we have introduced our ESOL programme dedicated to help you as an international student if English is not your first language. Our staff will work with you to ensure both English, written and spoken, improves alongside your main area of study.
COUNSELLORS If you feel like you need somebody to talk to or just listen, you can access our counselling services. Please speak to your tutor or visit the student centre and ask for the counsellor. This is a confidential service so you can trust that we will be discrete with your information.
CLASSROOM AND EXAM ASSISTANTS We have dedicated learning support assistants who can help you every step of the way, from your first classroom lesson to your final exam.
BURSARY We can provide financial support to eligible students via the bursary scheme.
THERAPY DOG Findlay is our college therapy dog, in place to help students who are feeling upset or anxious. When he is not relaxing in his room, he can be found being walked around the college looking for students to help.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
APPRENTICESHIPS
We know that work experience and career planning are vital to your ongoing progression and independence. That’s why we are committed to helping you develop the essential tools and skill sets needed to help you thrive and flourish in these areas. Working with a wide range of employers, both local and nation-wide, we ensure that we can offer you a work experience placement of your choice relevant to your desired career paths and study programme. Our dedicated employability and careers advice team will work closely with you to help build and create CVs, explore part-time job opportunities and establish work experience placements, better preparing you for the working world and life outside and beyond Shooters Hill College. WORK EXPERIENCE SUPPORT:
One-to-one careers advice and guidance CV building and creation sessions
Mock job interviews
Job searching tips and tricks
Workshops and opportunities offered by well-known brands
Introduction to a wide range of employers
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training, with accompanying studies to give you first-hand, well-rounded knowledge of your chosen field. WHY CHOOSE AN APPRENTICESHIP? Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer, earning your own salary and gain a qualification, all the while obtaining skills and experience directly from the workplace. WHY BECOME AN SHC APPRENTICE? Our experienced Apprenticeship team will guide you to choose the best-suited apprenticeship for you – ensuring that you have all of the required skills and grades so that you will achieve well and prosper in your chosen path. OUR APPRENTICESHIPS:
Childcare
Catering
Physical Education
Carpentry and Joinery
Facilities Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry onto any of our apprenticeship programmes is subject to an interview, and success at our recruitment event.
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer, earning your own salary whilst gaining a qualification and obtaining skills and experience directly from the workplace. We guarantee a work experience placement for each of our eligible students, providing close business links with employers for a wide-range of opportunities. We also regularly host career fairs and networking events so you can increase your contact base. 24
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WORK EXPERIENCE
APPRENTICESHIPS
We know that work experience and career planning are vital to your ongoing progression and independence. That’s why we are committed to helping you develop the essential tools and skill sets needed to help you thrive and flourish in these areas. Working with a wide range of employers, both local and nation-wide, we ensure that we can offer you a work experience placement of your choice relevant to your desired career paths and study programme. Our dedicated employability and careers advice team will work closely with you to help build and create CVs, explore part-time job opportunities and establish work experience placements, better preparing you for the working world and life outside and beyond Shooters Hill College. WORK EXPERIENCE SUPPORT:
One-to-one careers advice and guidance CV building and creation sessions
Mock job interviews
Job searching tips and tricks
Workshops and opportunities offered by well-known brands
Introduction to a wide range of employers
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training, with accompanying studies to give you first-hand, well-rounded knowledge of your chosen field. WHY CHOOSE AN APPRENTICESHIP? Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer, earning your own salary and gain a qualification, all the while obtaining skills and experience directly from the workplace. WHY BECOME AN SHC APPRENTICE? Our experienced Apprenticeship team will guide you to choose the best-suited apprenticeship for you – ensuring that you have all of the required skills and grades so that you will achieve well and prosper in your chosen path. OUR APPRENTICESHIPS:
Childcare
Catering
Physical Education
Carpentry and Joinery
Facilities Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry onto any of our apprenticeship programmes is subject to an interview, and success at our recruitment event.
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer, earning your own salary whilst gaining a qualification and obtaining skills and experience directly from the workplace. We guarantee a work experience placement for each of our eligible students, providing close business links with employers for a wide-range of opportunities. We also regularly host career fairs and networking events so you can increase your contact base. 24
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TASTER WEEK SHC taster days allow you to gain a hands-on experience of your choice of course, and what life is like as a student at SHC. With activities like a climbing wall and archery taking place at lunch time, you can come along with friends to discover your favourite course and have fun! The days are broken down into different sessions to give you the opportunity to gain an accurate insight into different aspects of the course, as well as the chance to see what your time with us will be like. Taster week takes place over the summer holiday, after you have completed all of your GCSE exams. Tuesday 2nd July 2019 Art & Design Performing Arts Multi Trades Carpentry & Joinery Painting & Decorating Child Care Health & Social Care Science Business Studies
Wednesday 3rd July 2019 Plumbing Electrical Installation
Thursday 4th July 2019 A-Levels
My favourite part of taster day was making new friends and meeting the teachers and learning about my course�
Hair & Beauty ICT Media Studies Public Services Sport Sports Massage
INCLUSIVE LEARNING Our Inclusive Learning department have their taster day during term time, so new students can enjoy the day alongside our current students to ensure they feel welcomed and supported. Date: Thursday 27th June 2019
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING The Hospitality and Catering taster session is run differently to our other taster days. Taking place over a two week period, staff will assess your key skills to ensure that the level and course is right for you. Dates will be provided upon completion of a successful interview.
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TASTER WEEK SHC taster days allow you to gain a hands-on experience of your choice of course, and what life is like as a student at SHC. With activities like a climbing wall and archery taking place at lunch time, you can come along with friends to discover your favourite course and have fun! The days are broken down into different sessions to give you the opportunity to gain an accurate insight into different aspects of the course, as well as the chance to see what your time with us will be like. Taster week takes place over the summer holiday, after you have completed all of your GCSE exams. Tuesday 2nd July 2019 Art & Design Performing Arts Multi Trades Carpentry & Joinery Painting & Decorating Child Care Health & Social Care Science Business Studies
Wednesday 3rd July 2019 Plumbing Electrical Installation
Thursday 4th July 2019 A-Levels
My favourite part of taster day was making new friends and meeting the teachers and learning about my course�
Hair & Beauty ICT Media Studies Public Services Sport Sports Massage
INCLUSIVE LEARNING Our Inclusive Learning department have their taster day during term time, so new students can enjoy the day alongside our current students to ensure they feel welcomed and supported. Date: Thursday 27th June 2019
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING The Hospitality and Catering taster session is run differently to our other taster days. Taking place over a two week period, staff will assess your key skills to ensure that the level and course is right for you. Dates will be provided upon completion of a successful interview.
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Dedicated to ensuring that everybody has an enjoyable experience at Shooters Hill College, we are home to a number of services available to staff, students and members of the public.
CITY VIEW RESTAURANT
APPLICATION FORM
Please return your application form to:
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College , Admissions Department, Red Lion Lane, London , SE18 4LD
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Whether its lunch or fine dining, you’re sure to be impressed! Open to the public, the food is prepared and served by our advanced Catering students, supervised and guided by professional chefs from the trade.
PERSONAL DETAILS
SHC SERVICES
If you are in the mood to treat yourself, friends or family, or just want to try something different, why not come up and enjoy the panoramic view by booking a lunchtime meal or experience a fine dining evening to make an occasion special.
Alternatively, you can apply online at: www.shc.ac.uk/apply Admissions Department: Email: admissions@shc.ac.uk Tel: 0208 319 9427
Please note that to apply you must be 16-18 years old on 31 August 2019 and a resident in the UK. (You must be under the age of 19 to be able to enrol with us). First Name
Surname
Sex
Date of Birth Male
Ethnicity
Female
Full Address
Bookings can be made via our website via our website at www.shc.ac.uk/cityview
HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY SERVICES From highlights to a hot stone massage, all services provided in Salon 16 are done so with the care and precision of our hairdressing and beauty students, overseen by professional hairdressers and beauticians.
Post Code
Home Telephone Number
Mobile Number
The Gym is free to use for all staff and students, and will be opening to the public in the near future. Keep a look out on our website for updates.
Parent’s Mobile Number
Parent’s Email
OTHER FACILITIES
Name of current/most recent school or college
Bookings can be made via our website at www.shc.ac.uk/salon
FITNESS SUITE Our newly built gym is fully furnished with free-weights, weight machines, cables, and much more industry-standard equipment.
We also have a number of other facilities available for hire and use including a swimming pool, conference facilities, meeting rooms, Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and a gymnasium.
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LEARNING SUPPORT
Conference and Sporting Facilities can be booked via 0208 319 9700 / admin@shc.ac.uk If you require learning support, please tick the relevant boxes below:
Autistic spectrum disorder (14) Hearing impairment (04)
Social, emotional & mental health (08) Speech, language & communication needs (17)
Moderate learning difficulty (10) Physical disability (93) Profound & multiple learning difficulty (07)
Please tell us what support you might need 28
Severe learning difficulty (11) Specific learning difficulty (94) Other difficulty/disability (97)
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Dedicated to ensuring that everybody has an enjoyable experience at Shooters Hill College, we are home to a number of services available to staff, students and members of the public.
CITY VIEW RESTAURANT
APPLICATION FORM
Please return your application form to:
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College , Admissions Department, Red Lion Lane, London , SE18 4LD
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Whether its lunch or fine dining, you’re sure to be impressed! Open to the public, the food is prepared and served by our advanced Catering students, supervised and guided by professional chefs from the trade.
PERSONAL DETAILS
SHC SERVICES
If you are in the mood to treat yourself, friends or family, or just want to try something different, why not come up and enjoy the panoramic view by booking a lunchtime meal or experience a fine dining evening to make an occasion special.
Alternatively, you can apply online at: www.shc.ac.uk/apply Admissions Department: Email: admissions@shc.ac.uk Tel: 0208 319 9427
Please note that to apply you must be 16-18 years old on 31 August 2019 and a resident in the UK. (You must be under the age of 19 to be able to enrol with us). First Name
Surname
Sex
Date of Birth Male
Ethnicity
Female
Full Address
Bookings can be made via our website via our website at www.shc.ac.uk/cityview
HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY SERVICES From highlights to a hot stone massage, all services provided in Salon 16 are done so with the care and precision of our hairdressing and beauty students, overseen by professional hairdressers and beauticians.
Post Code
Home Telephone Number
Mobile Number
The Gym is free to use for all staff and students, and will be opening to the public in the near future. Keep a look out on our website for updates.
Parent’s Mobile Number
Parent’s Email
OTHER FACILITIES
Name of current/most recent school or college
Bookings can be made via our website at www.shc.ac.uk/salon
FITNESS SUITE Our newly built gym is fully furnished with free-weights, weight machines, cables, and much more industry-standard equipment.
We also have a number of other facilities available for hire and use including a swimming pool, conference facilities, meeting rooms, Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and a gymnasium.
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LEARNING SUPPORT
Conference and Sporting Facilities can be booked via 0208 319 9700 / admin@shc.ac.uk If you require learning support, please tick the relevant boxes below:
Autistic spectrum disorder (14) Hearing impairment (04)
Social, emotional & mental health (08) Speech, language & communication needs (17)
Moderate learning difficulty (10) Physical disability (93) Profound & multiple learning difficulty (07)
Please tell us what support you might need 28
Severe learning difficulty (11) Specific learning difficulty (94) Other difficulty/disability (97)
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Yes
No
Are you a care leaver?
Yes
No
Do you have an Education & Health Care Plan?
Yes
No
Are you a young parent?
Yes
No
Do you have a criminal record?
Yes
No
COURSE CHOICE
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Are you a looked after student? (fostered or in care)
PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY
We have sent over 1000 students to university, including Oxbridge and Russell groups.
A-Levels You do not need to indicate which subject you wish to study - this will be discussed at interview. If you are choosing a subject other than A-Levels, the level at which you study will be based on your interview and exam results. You can choose one programme area only.
Study Programme (Please tick one box only) Art & Design
GCSE Study Programme
Media
Beauty Therapy
Performing Arts
Painting & Decorating
Business
Electrical Installation
Public Services
Carpentry & Joinery
Hair & Media Make-Up
Plumbing
Catering & Hospitality
Hairdressing
Science
Child Care
Health and Social Care
Sports
Multi Trades
ICT/Computer Science
Textiles
We contribute hundreds of students to the work force each year who have the relevant skills and knowledge through our carefully allocated work experience placements.
Theatrical MediaMake-Up
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CONFIRMATION
Entry Level Programmes Development and Access Programmes
The Independence Course
These entry level courses are mainly for students
For students with a high level of learning needs,
with no GCSEs, and predominantly for those with
eg. SLD/ASD.
an EHCP.
I confirm that the details above are correct:
Signed
Date
Our provision for high needs has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted for the previous 3 inspections.
I authorise Shooters Hill to request a reference from my most recent school/college. 31
OTHER INFORMATION
4
Yes
No
Are you a care leaver?
Yes
No
Do you have an Education & Health Care Plan?
Yes
No
Are you a young parent?
Yes
No
Do you have a criminal record?
Yes
No
COURSE CHOICE
3
Are you a looked after student? (fostered or in care)
PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY
We have sent over 1000 students to university, including Oxbridge and Russell groups.
A-Levels You do not need to indicate which subject you wish to study - this will be discussed at interview. If you are choosing a subject other than A-Levels, the level at which you study will be based on your interview and exam results. You can choose one programme area only.
Study Programme (Please tick one box only) Art & Design
GCSE Study Programme
Media
Beauty Therapy
Performing Arts
Painting & Decorating
Business
Electrical Installation
Public Services
Carpentry & Joinery
Hair & Media Make-Up
Plumbing
Catering & Hospitality
Hairdressing
Science
Child Care
Health and Social Care
Sports
Multi Trades
ICT/Computer Science
Textiles
We contribute hundreds of students to the work force each year who have the relevant skills and knowledge through our carefully allocated work experience placements.
Theatrical MediaMake-Up
5 30
CONFIRMATION
Entry Level Programmes Development and Access Programmes
The Independence Course
These entry level courses are mainly for students
For students with a high level of learning needs,
with no GCSEs, and predominantly for those with
eg. SLD/ASD.
an EHCP.
I confirm that the details above are correct:
Signed
Date
Our provision for high needs has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted for the previous 3 inspections.
I authorise Shooters Hill to request a reference from my most recent school/college. 31
OPEN DAYS Saturday 6th October
10am – 1pm
Thursday 8th November
5pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 31st January
5pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 2nd March
10am – 1pm
Thursday 2nd May
5pm – 7pm
TASTER WEEK Thursday 27th June
Inclusive Learning
Tuesday 2nd July
Vocational
Wednesday 3rd July
Vocational
Thursday 4th July
A-Levels
CONTACT US Admissions: 0208 319 9427 • admissions@shc.ac.uk Main Reception: 0208 319 9701 www.shc.ac.uk
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