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Phone: 01740 625300
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Phone: 01740 625300
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Post 16 Education / Training Providers
We have spoken to the vast majority of local Post 16 Education / Training providers and we have asked these to provide two kinds of information:
1. A list of key dates for students interested in applying to that provider.
2. A bullet point list of the key reasons why a student should apply to that provider.
It is important to stress that this information is taken directly from the providers – bear in mind that they are looking to encourage students to choose them as their destination after leaving SCC. Not all providers have been able to provide this information, but it will be readily available through each provider’s website and links to these have also been provided.
Another important point to stress is that it is possible to make applications to several institutions and in most instances, this can be done with no firm commitment to actually accept a place that is offered. This means that it is often in the interest of students to make several applications and to keep their future options open.
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form Centre
Cleveland College of Art and Design
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form Centre
Key Dates:
Wednesday 9th November – QE Open Evening at College, from 6 – 9pm
Tuesday 16th November – QE Open Evening at College, from 6 – 9pm
Friday 20th January – Closing Date for QE Applications
February 2012 – Interviews for QE will take place in school, during the course of the school day.
Wednesday 28th March – Final QE Open Evening, from 5.30 – 8pm, for students to revisit the College and update themselves with course information (Year 10 students also welcome)
Why students should choose Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form Centre:
· Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington is one of the country’s leading colleges, judged by Ofsted to be outstanding.
· We specialise in post 16 education and offer Advanced Levels in more than 40 different subjects.
· Our results, teaching, guidance, facilities and resources are excellent and there are many exciting extracurricular and sporting activities available.
· SCC is a partner school of QE which means there are close links with the school and also that SCC students have priority for admission.
Key dates:
1st December 2011 – School deadline for applications to New College. These should be passed on to Mr Davison who will then forward these forms to New College Durham.
Wednesday 18th January 2012 – Interviews for New College Durham to take place at SCC for all of our students who have made applications.
In addition to these dates specific to SCC students, New College has Open Events taking place on the following dates from 5pm to 7pm throughout the year:
* Tuesday 1 November 2011
* Tuesday 6 December 2011
* Tuesday 10 January 2012
* Tuesday 7 February 2012
* Tuesday 6 March 2012
* Tuesday 27 March 2012
* Tuesday 1 May 2012
* Tuesday 12 June 2012
* Tuesday 3 July 2012
Why students should choose New College Durham:
· In their most recent Ofsted Inspection (June 2009) New College obtained a clean sweep of five Grade 1 (outstanding) judgements.
· In 2009/10 our overall success rate again placed us in the top 10% of all colleges nationally, for the fourth consecutive year.
· Our support for learners continues to be outstanding, with 94% of students who join courses at the College completing their studies; that’s 9 out of 10 students and 6%
above the national average.
· Outstanding facilities – full details of which are available on the New College Durham website.
· Students studying with us in 2011/12 can travel free to and from College weekdays during term time until 6pm on services operated by Arriva or Go North East, depending on their ticket choice. Students can use their bus tickets throughout the academic year until the end of the summer term when attending College.
Key Dates:
Please see website.
Why students should choose Bishop Auckland College:
· Bishop Auckland College offers a variety of courses – from entry level to level 3. Even when you successfully complete a level 3 course you can progress here to a foundation degree.
· A Levels are the traditional way to get to University, but more and more students are now choosing a vocational route.
· Bishop Auckland College offers many Level 3 BTEC National Diploma courses which are equivalent to three A Levels (what most Universities expect you to have before starting a degree).
· Bishop Auckland College has something for everyone, so whether you are an A* student or you feel you did not do as well as you hoped in your exams we have a course at the right level for you.
Key Dates:
Wednesday 9th November 2011 – Open Evening (mainly for new applications) although anyone is welcome to attend. 5-8pm
Wednesday 25th April 2012 – Open Evening for all those students that have applied. Likely to be 4.30 – 7.30pm and this will be confirmed through the Durham Sixth Form Centre website.
Interviews will take place right up until May whit week, although applications should be made as soon as possible, and definitely by Xmas to ensure an interview.
Why students should choose Durham Sixth Form Centre:
· Location – 3 minutes walk from Durham City centre.
· Massive range of subjects – currently 58 including some more unusual subjects.
· Facilities – including Freeman quays Leisure Centre in our grounds.
· 1000 Sixth formers all of whom will not need to break into friendship groups when they join us.
· An Award winning arts facility.
· An excellent reputation.
Key Dates:
Wednesday 2nd November 2011 from 5:30pm- 7:30pm – Open Evening
Thursday 2nd February 2012 from 5:30pm- 7:30pm – Open Evening
Why students should choose Stockton Riverside College:
· The college offers a range of academic and vocational provision that will help learners to achieve their aspirations and improve their work and life opportunities.
· Our staff are all experienced professionals committed to helping learners succeed in their chosen path, and they will ensure learners receive the help and support they need to progress.
· We offer a wide range of courses from foundation level to higher education. Many of our courses have consistently high success rates, including outstanding results at AS and A- Levels.
· With world class buildings and modern technology, students can benefit from learning facilities at their best. We have numerous courses on offer at varying levels. SRC has a programme to suit everyone’s needs.
· ‘Resources are stunning, appreciated by the learners and the community and significantly contribute to raising aspirations within and around the main campus.’ Ofsted
Key Dates:
The key dates with S&D Training are updated on our website.
Why students should choose S&D Training
· S&D Training have been training and supporting people back into employment for over 25 years. We can help you if you're looking to:
* Gain employment
* Improve your job search techniques
* Start an apprenticeship or foundation learning course.
· Apprenticeships are 100% work based learning
· Experienced team
· Supportive staff
· Opportunities for all to achieve and progress
We believe that everyone deserves the chance to learn and achieve so our programmes are designed and developed to lower barriers to employment and education giving people the opportunity to get on.
