Be who you are, become who you want to be Welcome to Induction 2017 Welcome to Bilborough Sixth Form College! We hope you enjoy the next couple of days and we look forward to you joining us in September. Name Tutor Group
Why an Induction? We think our college is great and we hope you will too! But you also need to be sure that Bilborough College and what it offers is the right option for you. This Induction will enable you to find out a little more about the college, the subjects you are thinking of studying and our expectations of you as a student. We ve prepared a provisional timetable for you based on your application form. It contains the following: Tutor Group Sessions There are 4 of these and you must attend them all. The tutor group sessions are a great opportunity to make some new friends and your tutor will want to see you at the start and end of each day to make sure everything is going OK. Subject Tasters (A Level/ BTEC) Your enrolment form in the summer will reflect the choices you make at Induction, so why not visit as many subjects as possible? If you achieve the GCSE grades needed to study these subjects, then we can guarantee you this course. If you change your mind about your subject choices at enrolment we will try to accommodate your requests but can t guarantee it. Student Spotlight This session is led by our current students. It s a great opportunity to find out what Bilborough is really like and have all your questions answered. Photograph You will also need to have a photograph taken for your Bilborough College ID card. This will be on your college lanyard which everyone wears at all times when joining us in September. Practice your pose! Photographs will be taken in the Library. Bilborough Extra We have loads of extra activities for you to get involved in when you come to Bilborough. At Induction you will have the chance to try out some of these options. Have a look, see what takes your fancy and just turn up and join in! Feeling Sporty? Are you interested in playing sport for the college? The sports teams are open to everyone, not just PE students. If you are interested in playing for one of the college teams (Football, Netball, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball), please register at the Sports and Recreation desk in the refectory. If you sign up for Football, Netball or Basketball you will need to attend trials during session 8 - make sure you bring your kit! Further details of the trials will be given when you register for a team. Learning Support and Wellbeing If you have indicated a specific learning difficulty or a physical health condition on your application, Learning Support will have written to you before Induction and you will be sent an appointment with Learning Support in September. If you would like to speak to Learning Support about support at Bilborough, or you have existing documents for copying, please see the team in reception when you are free. If you had an exam arrangement at school and have not told us yet, please see Learning Support as arrangements do not automatically transfer to college. If you have indicated a Wellbeing condition our Wellbeing coach will send you an appointment in September. 2
General Information Smoking Student Helpers There will be student helpers in college all day. You ll be able to identify them by their red t-shirts and they are here to answer any questions and show you the way if you are lost! Feel free to talk to them about what it s like to be a student at Bilborough. Lifts Food and Drink The Refectory and Shop are open from 8.30am. Head for the Refectory for a big choice of healthy food and drink, including baguettes, sandwiches and hot meals - plus free samples! Or, feel free to bring your own packed lunch. Join us for a free BBQ on the second day of Induction. Toilets Toilets - including disabled facilities - are easy to find on all floors. The lifts are for use by staff and disabled students only. We prefer students not to smoke. However, if you do smoke then you must use the dedicated smoking area by the bike sheds at the main college gates. Fire Evacuation There will be no planned fire practice on the Induction days. If the Fire Alarm sounds it will be genuine, so please leave the building via the nearest emergency exit and congregate on the College playing fields. For safety reasons please ensure that you do not use the lifts. If for any reason you cannot use the stairs (ie you have a lift pass) there are emergency call buttons located near each lift. When activated a trained member of staff will help you leave the building safely. Final Tutor Group Session Don t forget - you must see your tutor at the end of the Induction course. If you are still hoping to come to Bilborough in September you will need to confirm your choice of subjects. If you decide that Bilborough is not the right place for you, then you also need to let your tutor know. 3
Provisional course agreed at Induction Tutor Group Bilborough Extra Activities 1 2 3 * *most students will do 3 subjects. A minority request a fourth subject this will be dependent on your GCSE results. This can be discussed in more detail at enrolment. Work Experience In addition, we recommend all students take the opportunity to engage in some form of work experience whilst at college. For those of you taking the BTEC extended programmes, hoping to go onto vocational-related courses at university (eg medical-related, teaching, law) or a higher level apprenticeship/ job, then at least 5 days of work experience is something you need to do. It s worth looking out for suitable placements over the summer. What do I need to know about Enrolment? GCSE results day is Thursday 24th August. We will send you an email on results day asking whether or not you intend to take up your place at Bilborough. Please respond to this email as it will really help us. If you have achieved the necessary GCSE results, the course you confirm at Induction is guaranteed. To confirm your place, you must attend the appropriate enrolment session on Thursday 24th August or Friday 25th August. It will be busy so to minimise your waiting time please try and keep to the allocated times. Your exact course will be discussed with you at enrolment. NB: At the end of this booklet there is a list of the specific course requirements for all A Levels and BTECs If you have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above but have narrowly missed either your Maths or English GCSE then you can still come to enrolment as it might be possible for you to take up your place at Bilborough at the same time as taking a GCSE re-sit. However, we can t guarantee that we will still be able to offer you a place at college as it will depend on your choice of A Level/BTEC subjects and whether English or Maths at grade C/4 was a necessary condition of studying these subjects. If you have not achieved 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and Maths) then unfortunately Bilborough does not have an appropriate course for you. If Bilborough was the only College you applied to we recommend that you contact your school for names of alternative colleges. May we take this opportunity to wish you every success in your future studies. 4
Enrolment Days Thursday 24 th and Friday 25 th August. Thursday 24 th August 10:00am - 4:00pm Surname Beginning Any student who has collected their results early may enrol at this time. A Ba Br Bu Cl Co D E F G Ha Time 10:00am 11:30am 11:30am 12 noon 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm Friday 25 th August 09:15am - 4:00pm Surname Beginning He Hu I K L Ma Mc Mu N Pa Pe Ri Ro Si Sk Th Ti Wh Wi Z Time 9:15am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 11:30am 12 noon 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm If you cannot make any of the times above, but still want a place then you must contact main reception on BEFORE August 24 th to make alternative arrangements. We can t guarantee your subject choices if you haven t enrolled by the end of August. 5
What you need to bring to Enrolment: Original GCSE results slip or results printed on School headed note paper (including your results slip for any taken in Year 10). A 60 refundable deposit (can be paid using Wise Pay, by credit/debit card or with cheques made payable to Bilborough College). The College provides students with text books and other resources. The deposit is returned once the resources are returned to College. If for any reason text books are not returned to College then the deposit will be used to replace the resources. Completed Bursary Form if relevant. A pen. Your parents or carers email addresses and mobile phone numbers. If you intend to use the College bus service you will need to apply for this at enrolment. Staff will be on hand to help you complete an application on Wise Pay. Start of Term There will be a full day Induction for Year 12 students on either Monday 11th or Tuesday 12th September 2017. You will be notified at the beginning of September as to which of these Induction days you need to attend. At the Start of Year Induction you will meet your personal tutor, collect your timetable and log on to the College IT system and participate in a variety of Induction activities. It is vital that all students attend their allocated session. Lessons will start on Wednesday 13th September. College Bursary and Free College Meals Students from low income households (less than 25,000 total income) can apply for a College Bursary. Bursary application forms and Guidance notes will be available at Induction and on the College website after Induction. We advise you to submit application forms before Enrolment as we can then process applications before the start of term. Otherwise applications should be submitted as soon as possible after the start of term. Students can apply at any time in the College year, especially if your personal circumstances change but there can be no guarantee of an award as it will depend on whether funds are still available. If you have any queries please contact Maddy Varley on 0115 8515000 ext 2016. 6
A Level Course Entry Requirements 2017-18 Standard entry requirement of 5 A*/9-C/4 GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) for all courses. Subject Maths English Language Additional Subject Requirement Essential Other Requirements Desirable Art C if studied at GCSE A genuine interest in visual arts and some knowledge of contemporary art. Regular art gallery visitor Biology B/5 C/4 BB in Double Science or B in Biology B in English Business Studies C if studied at GCSE Chemistry B/5* B/5 BB in Double Science or B in Chemistry GCSE or 5.4 or above *Maths 5 minimum (no exception) Bs in all sciences preferred Computer Science B/5 in Maths Dance C if studied at GCSE Some dance experience. Design & Technology B in D&T If no Design & Technology will accept Product Design, Engineering, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Systems & Control and Electronics Drama and Theatre Studies C if studied at GCSE Interest in theatre Economics B/5 B/5 English Language English Literature C/4 B/5 B/5 in English Literature if studied at GCSE Electronics C in Science B/5 in Maths Ethics and Philosophy and Religion Film Studies Interest in all types of film French B Higher Tier French Geography B/5 C/4 C if studied at GCSE German B/5 Higher Tier German Politics C/4 B/5 In addition to English Language at least one other grade B/5 in an essay based subject Strong interest in politics and some knowledge of the UK political system Continued on the next page 7
A Level Course Entry Requirements 2017-18 Standard entry requirement of 5 A*/9 - C/4 GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) for all courses. Subject Maths English Language Additional Subject Requirement Essential Other Requirements Desirable History C/4 B/5 At least grade B/5 in two from English Language, English Literature or History Law C/4 B/5 Maths A/7 C/4 Further Maths A*/8 C/4 Core Maths (Level 3) This is a two year course that is equivalent to an AS Level. It should/can be taken alongside three other AS Levels. Media Studies B if studied at GCSE Music Performance and Theory at 5 or equivalent levels of experience GCSE or BTEC Music qualification Music Technology GCSE or BTEC Music qualification. Experience of Music technology software. Playing an instrument Photography Physics B/5 C/4 BB in Double Science or B in Physics GCSE of 5.4 or above Physical Education B if studied at GCSE If you choose netball, basketball, rugby, football or hockey, your practical time commitment could be 6 hours per week. Less than 5.3 advise Sport BTEC An awareness of how to analyse and improve a performance in your strongest practical sport in terms of skills, fitness and tactics Psychology C/4 in Maths, English Language & Science with grade B/5 in 2 of the above Sociology C/4 B/5 Interest in current affairs. Spanish B Higher Tier Spanish Spanish GCSE C in another modern foreign language & B/5 in English Language 8
Vocational Course Entry Requirements 2017-18 Standard entry requirement of 5 A*/9 - C/4 GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) for all courses As of 2016, some BTECs are no longer assessed completely by coursework; there is an exam element. Some BTECs are still assessed by coursework only. The format of this exam will depend on the subject chosen. Subject Level Equivalence Assessment Maths English Language Additional Subject Requirement Other Information Subsidiary (Certificate) Cs/4s in Double Science Cannot be taken alongside any other Level 3 Science course Applied Science 3 A Levels Cs/4s in Double Science or in any science taken i.e. CCC needed if triple science taken Good choice for anyone wanting to study science at university who doesn t get grades for A Levels Subsidiary C/4 if studied at GCSE Business 2 A Levels C/4 if studied at GCSE 3 A Levels C/4 if studied at GCSE Must want a career in Business. Creative Digital Media Certificate and Exam C/4 if studied at GCSE or Merit for BTEC IT CTEC (Cambridge Technical Certificate) and Exam This course goes well with all subjects both A levels and other subsidiary courses Applied Law Subsidiary Continued on the next page 9
Vocational Course Entry Requirements 2017-18 Subject Level Equivalence Assessment Maths English Language Additional Subject Requirement Other Information Certificate and Exam without one or other of Maths/English but Performing Arts (Acting/ Musical Theatre) 3 A Levels and Exam Students can take either the Acting or Musical Theatre pathway and will be auditioned on entry without one or other of Maths/English but Public Services Subsidiary (Certificate) Good choice for anyone wanting to join the Police, Service, Armed Forces or government run department 3 A Levels Certificate and Exam Cannot be studied alongside PE Sport 3 A Levels and Exam Good choice for those wanting to pursue a career in the Sport, Exercise, Health or Fitness Industryincluding sports coaching Cannot be studied alongside PE 10
Day 2 Timetable Tuesday 11th July (A) and Friday 14th July (B) 8:50am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am Tutor Group Session 5 Art, Applied Science BTEC subsidiary diploma, Applied Science Btec extended diploma, Business Studies & Business BTEC subsidiary diploma, Business BTEC extended diploma, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre Studies, Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Maths, Creative Digital Media BTEC extended certificate, Music Tech, PE, Performing Arts BTEC extended certificate, Performing Arts BTEC extended diploma, Psychology, Public Services BTEC subsidiary diploma, Public Services BTEC extended diploma, Spanish, Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) BTEC extended diploma, Student Photo, Student Spotlight Session 6 Art, Applied Science BTEC extended diploma, Business Studies & Business BTEC subsidiary diploma, Business BTEC extended diploma, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Electronics, English Literature, Geography, History, Information Technology CTEC extended certificate, Law & Applied Law BTEC subsidiary diploma, Maths, Media, Music, PE, Performing Arts BTEC extended diploma, Ethics & Philosophy & Religion, Physics, Product Design Technology, Psychology, Public Services BTEC extended diploma, Sociology, Spanish, Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) BTEC extended diploma, Student Photo, Student Spotlight 11:00am 11:20am Break Business Studies & Business BTEC subsidiary diploma, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre Studies, English Literature, Film Studies, French, History, Law & Applied Law BTEC subsidiary diploma, Further Maths, Creative Digital Media BTEC extended certificate, Music Tech, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Sport BTEC subsidiary diploma, Student Photo, Student Spotlight BTEC students only 11:20am 12:20pm Session 7 12:20pm - 1:20pm Session 8 & BBQ starts Art, Applied Science BTEC subsidiary diploma, Business Studies & Business BTEC subsidiary, Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Economics, Electronics, English Language, Politics, Geography, Information Technology CTEC extended certificate, Maths, Music, PE, Ethics & Philosophy & Religion, Photography, Psychology, Public Services BTEC subsidiary diploma, Sociology, Spanish GCSE, Student Photo, Sports Trials (report to Sports Centre) 1:20pm - 2:10pm Lunch BBQ (Free) 2:10pm 3:00pm Tutor / Sign Off 3:20pm & 3:30pm Buses Home 11
Day 1 Timetable Monday 10th July (A) and Thursday 13th July (B) 8:45am 9:35am Tutor Group 9:40am 10:40am Session 1 Art, Business Studies & Business BTEC subsidiary diploma, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, Politics, Geography, Law & Applied Law BTEC subsidiary diploma, Maths, Music, PE, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Student Photo, Student Spotlight 10:40am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm Break Session 2 Business Studies & Business BTEC subsidiary diploma, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, English Literature, French, German, History, Information Technology CTEC extended certificate, Law & Applied Law BTEC subsidiary diploma, Further Maths, Media, Music Tech, Ethics & Philosophy & Religion, Photography, Psychology, Sport BTEC subsidiary diploma, Student Photo, Student Spotlight 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm Lunch Session 3 Art, Applied Science BTEC subsidiary diploma, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, Geography, History, Maths, Creative Digital Media BTEC extended certificate, Music Tech, PE, Ethics & Philosophy & Religion, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Student Photo, Student Spotlight Session 4 Art, Business Studies & Business BTEC subsidiary diploma, Chemistry, Dance, Economics, English Literature, Film Studies, Politics, Geography, Information Technology CTEC extended certificate, Law & Applied Law BTEC subsidiary diploma, Maths, Media, PE, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Student Photo, Student Spotlight 3:00pm 3:10pm Tutor Group 3:20pm & 3:30pm Buses Home Where To Find... Green Blue Pink C3 Physics, Electronics B3 Media Studies, Film Studies, Student Spotlight A3 Photography, Dance, Performing Arts C2 Chemistry, Biology, Science B2 Design & Technology, IT, Computing, The Library (LIC Learning Information Centre) A2 Art, French, German, Spanish C1 Maths, Ethics & Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Public Services B1 Main Entrance, Reception, Student Support, Bus Info, Learning Support A1 Business Studies, Economics, Bridge to Sports Centre (PE & Sport) C0 Geography, History, English Language & Literature, Politics, Law B0 The Refectory, Enrichment, Vending Machines A0 Music, Music Technology, Drama & Theatre Studies Lifts and stairs are located between A/B and B/C blocks. Stairs are also at each end of the building. 12