Rutland County College Prospectus 2013-14

2013/14Post 16 Prospectus

Oakham CampusMain Road, Barleythorpe, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7EE Tel: 01572 722863

Casterton CampusRyhall Road, Great Casterton, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 4ATTel: 01780 762168

Email: [email protected]

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Rutland County College is no ordinary sixth form college.

Ofsted rated us outstanding in November 2010 but this is just the start of our journey towards offering a world class education service. Our new college is beautiful and we are proud of both it and our students, who together make up our learning village. Educating young people is a joy and a privilege and every one of us loves being here. We hope you do too. Small is beautiful

Rutland is a small county and cannot support more than one Sixth Form College so in the past some young people travelled elsewhere but the situation is changing dramatically as you can see by the following application figures Year applications 2010-11 180 2011-12 253 This year alone applications have risen by just over 40% as people realise that this is a college with very high standards, a great curriculum offer, small class sizes and great new facilities. It is highly likely that in 2012-13 applications will rise again so we expect to have a total on roll approaching 300 by 2013 which means we are large enough to offer a good range of courses to meet the needs of the vast majority of students. Many of our staff have masters degrees and some have doctorates but first and foremost they are really good teachers and they look after their students well.

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Do our students get excellent results?

The simple answer is yes but results can be manipulated so here is the reality.....

Until recently most young people in Rutland were travelling for nearly two hours a day to nearby towns and cities like Leicester, Peterborough and Corby to access post-16 learning. Not only was this expensive, it was often a waste of time and made it difficult to have much of a social life. Last year many students who originally started at these places came back to us and said they had made a mistake, sometimes even in mid-year and have not regretted the decision. One student said ‘I’m so glad I came back to the college-I just wasn’t happy where I was and here I feel like I belong and the teachers are really great’ Most of you will be used to traveling 20 minutes to school or college but more than that it becomes a chore. The following government table proves conclusively Rutland County College ensures that students of all abilities make much better progress here than in most colleges elsewhere.

Do our students get excellent results?

2011 A-Level B-C grade rates made us the second best performing sixth form in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Another way of looking at A Level results is to examine the performance of each subject and here we provide you with the government’s analysis of how well each subject did. This is information we believe you should have although many colleges will not make it readily available.

Yet a further way of measuring attainment at a sixth form is to look at how many students leave college having passed 3 A Levels or their equivalent. 81% of our students left with 3 A Levels or their equivalent in 2011 which is very slightly more than the national average (including independent schools).

Finally, you may see reference to average points scores which simply take the grades each student got and translate them into a points value but these award points to other qualifications beyond A Level, GCSE and BTEC and are therefore misleading since they encourage colleges to enter students ‘en masse’ for qualifications that are of little or no value either to them or to others and are certainly not valued by universities or employers. The government are proposing to scrap these points scores in the near future. We do not play these games with young people and concentrate purely on what is going to help them to advance their career.

Put simply, whether you aspire to go to an Oxbridge university or start work at 18 we will give you an excellent chance of getting there because our very different approach to teaching and learning gives you the edge that you need.

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Barleythorpe is a wonderful setting in the heart of the Rutland countryside, enjoying picturesque views and a grand historic entrance which adjoins the Barleythorpe Hall.

Designed around the theme of a Rutland Village every room has its own identity linked to a particular place in our beautiful county complete with displays from the past and present. This is a building to enjoy in its own right as well as for the service it provides. It is the antithesis of the stark, empty architecture of so many schools and colleges and breathes life, warmth and creativity into the community that use it. Students enjoy a conference standard experience in the classroom with everything from padded seats to wireless technology - in short, this is no ordinary sixth form college.

Welcome toBarleythorpe

99% pass A Level & BTEC

78% get C or better at A Level

20% get A*/A at A Level

Class sizes are small.Many students go to top universities.Ofsted rate is outstanding.

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Let us guide you through your options...

Need extra help at Level 1?

Foundation learning is for you.

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Got 5 A*-C including 5 A*/A grades?

Russell Group Entry Programme.

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Got your 5 A*-Cs but not with English and/or Maths?

It is essential to retake English & Maths.


Got 5 A*-Cs with English and Maths?

A levels or BTEC’s.

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Not got your 5 A*s-Cs with English and Maths?

The Bridging Year is the best way forward.

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Got 5 A*-C including 7 or 8 at A*/A

Oxbridge Support Programme.


Calculate your situation

Please note that we are now counting Level 2 BTEC courses as equivalent to one GCSE and we will no longer count the Level 2 OCR National as equivalent to a grade C at GCSE. This is in line with the government’s recommendations and will be built into calculations for league tables from 2013 onwards.

Count up your likely GCSEs based on your current predictions. Remember to count two GCSEs for double courses (usually English Literature and Language, Combined Sciences, any Applied GCSEs in things like Business or IT or the DiDA/CiDA IT course). Note the RE and Citizenship qualifications are normally half GCSEs.

I am confident I will have at least 6 GCSEs at grade A*-C but Maths is likely to be a D

I will have 5 GCSE A*-C grades but either my Maths is likely to be a D or E, or my English is likely to be a D or lower

You may do 3 A/S Levels or a BTEC Level 3 but you must re-take your GCSE Maths and you could not do either Maths or Physics. If as well, your English is at grade C it might be better to follow a BTEC Level 3 course.

You could do BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care but not Business. Alternatively you could take the Bridging Year and then move on to either an apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3 or possibly 3 A/S Levels in a year’s time. Our advice is not to follow a Level 2 apprenticeship immediately as these have a high drop-out rate and not to follow a narrow Level 2 BTEC programme as they are not valued highly by employers. If either English or Maths (or both) are below a grade C it is crucial you re-take these.

I am confident I will have at least 6 GCSEs at grade A*-C and both English and Maths will be at grade B or above

You are clearly able to cope with 4 A/S Levels or a BTEC Level 3. If you have 5 or more GCSEs at grade A*/A you have the potential to apply to a Russell Group University which would require 3 A* or A grades at A Level and if you have 7 or more A*/A GCSE grades you have the potential to apply to an Oxbridge University.

You should be able to cope with 4 A/S Levels or a BTEC Level 3. To do Maths or Physics A/S Level you will need a minimum of a grade B in Maths. If you just have a C in Maths you can do Psychology but bear in mind there is some Maths involved.

I am confident I will have at least 6 GCSEs at grade A*-C and possibly one out of English and Maths will be at grade B or above

I will have 5 GCSE A*-C grades including English and Maths but both English and Maths are likely to be at grade C and I will not have more than 5 GCSEs at grade C in total

You will have just reached the minimum required to do A/S but you may find it a major challenge and BTEC Level 3 may suit you more. If you want to do A/S Levels then it is best to stick to 3 and avoid Maths or Physics.

I will have less than 5 GCSEs at A*-C

The Bridging Year is for you. You can re-take your English and Maths in a small group where we can give you much more time than you had before and take a different approach to improve your confidence. You can take a foundation apprenticeship in Business, Health and Social Care, Construction, Engineering, Hospitality, Public Services or Sport with three work placements throughout the year. You will also take a range of short courses to help you improve the skills employers want you to have and learn how to write applications, CVs and cope with interviews.

If successful on the bridging year at 17 you can apply for a full Level 3 Apprenticeship (these usually lead to a full time job and have a much lower drop-out rate) or progress on to a BTEC Level 3 course worth 3 A Levels or A Levels themselves if you like go on to University

We strongly believe you can be a great success if you have the right attitude and ambition you are far better to do the bridging year and then go for an Apprenticeship, Level 3 BTEC, or A Levels in a year’s time when you will be a bit more confident.

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Apprenticeships

Year 1The Bridging Year

FullApprenticeships

Year 2

This unique programme is designed for students who are 16 years old and want to develop their skills to a point where they can successfully progress on to full Apprenticeships or Vocational BTEC courses when they are 17 or older. It is a fully developed package which does a great deal more than just offer a level 2 BTEC or NVQ which is traditionally what colleges have offered.

Local employers, the Federation of Small Businesses, the Princes Trust, and Rutland Adult Learning Service have been working with us on this programme and it is very exciting. They all believe it is ideal for young people as a route into apprenticeships or employment at 18.

This programme is worth up to 6 GCSEs but equally important it also gives you three high quality work placements, a host of additional industry standard qualifications and lots of individual support to help you on the way. It is a complete full time package because just ‘doing a course at college’ is no longer enough.

Principal LearningThis is in two parts one of which is chosen by you. You choose one from the following BTEC Extended Certificate programmes which are each worth two GCSEs - Health and Social Care, Engineering,Public and Uniformed Services, IT, Business, Construction, Sport, Hospitality.

See Page 10 for more details on these courses. Every student also follows a BTEC Workskills course which develops some great skills to make your more employable such as Applying for a Job, Preparing for Interviews, Leadership Skills, Working in a Team.

The Principal Learning is made as active as possible with trips, visits and outside speakers and lots of work on real case studies with real employers so it feels very different to school.

Core SkillsEveryone needs their GCSE English and maths to be as good as possible and we will work with you to make this happen. You learn in small groups and your teaching will be tailored to meet your indi-vidual needs. This is totally different to how you were taught at KS4.

We have an outstanding team of specialist teachers and assistants to support you and give you the confidence to overcome your weaknesses and develop the skills employers are looking for. Recently we have noticed several employers have started asking for a grade B in English and so we now also recommend students with just a C in GCSE English to also consider re-taking it to see if they can improve their grade.

Work PlacementsYou will have three work placements throughout the year. These will be based on different areas of your principal learning to ensure you get a range of experiences as well as a chance to build up a good relationship with a number of local employers. For example in Health and Social Care you might work in a childcare centre, residential home and a hospital.

This is very different to KS4 Work experience because you are older and employers can give you more responsibility. The placements are a great preparation for your full apprenticeship at 17+ and give you the chance to get several references from local employers so you have something to show people at interview.

Employability SkillsYou will also undertake a series of employability qualifications that will help you both in own specialist area of principal learning and generally to help you get a job in the future.

Examples include

First Aid Training Using SpreadsheetsSpeaking with Confidence

Additional LearningYou will also get the option to undertake a research project in an area of your choice which will either extend your principal learning into a more specialist area or simply reflect something you are interested in. This is known as the project qualification.

We know that you have had many experiences and developed many skills outside of school or college and this can help you to get these recognised and make best use of them. If you think you may progress on to A Levels or BTEC Level 3 courses this is great preparation.Enterprise Skills

Most employers in Rutland run small businesses and we want to give you the skills to be entrepreneurial yourself. This course is offered to all bridging year students to ensure they feel able to make their own way in business should they wish to do so. It is widely acclaimed and run by the Princes Trust so you know it is of a very high quality.

We also link you with Young Chamber which is run by the Leicester Chamber of Commerce and gives young people the chance to set up their own small businesses and establish links with the local business community. Some of our young entrepreneurs have been very successful.

Personal TutorYou even get your own Personal Tutor who gives you a 1:1 tutorial six times a year to ensure you get lots of opportunities to talk through your experiences and the direction in which you are going.

This is very different to having registration each morning.

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Everyone needs business skills and as a specialist business and enterprise college we know how to help you get them better than anyone.

The recent Wolf Report stated, if you did this or any other level 2 NVQ or BTEC course on its own you actually worsen your chances of getting the job you want. On the other hand if you take it alongside the GCSE retakes and high quality work placements we offer in our bridging year you give yourself a great chance of getting on the right track.

What is ‘engineering’?Is it using materials and processes to manufacture

a single item? Is it applying new technologies to the mass production of well-known products? Or is it implementing methods to reduce waste and improve the sustainability of energy sources? Engineering is all of these things and many more. It affects all aspects of our lives, from the daily use of time-saving appliances to performance materials applied in ways we may never have imagined

The Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Engineering also provides the starting point of a route to employment at a junior level in a range of engineering posts. They can expect to work in a range of settings. Learners can also choose to spend further periods of time studying in order to equip themselves with higher levels of knowledge and understanding.

We have close links with local engineering companies who will play a significant part in the delivery of this course. Engineering is a highly valued career and there is a shortage of good quality engineers in this country so there are many opportunities for successful students.

The BTEC Firsts in Public Services are designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed services, for example, police, emergency fire services, security, prison services or the armed services.

Learners will, through the different specialist units offered, find out about the different public services and how they work individually and interact with each other – inter-agency working. They will also have the opportunity to discover the levels of fitness required for each of the uniformed services and how to improve their health and fitness for entry into these services.

The range of optional units will support learners in the direction they wish to take in their careers. Some might want to progress further in education on to the BTEC Nationals in Public Services; others might want to apply for entry into one of the public services. The qualifications will give them the knowledge needed to make an informed choice when they take their next step.

Many people in Rutland, Stamford and Melton work in the public and uniformed services and we have good links with local employers including the armed services. These employers are involved in the delivery of the course.

This is a direct route into an industry that is thriving in the Rutland, Stamford and Melton area.

The core units are: Unit 1: Introducing the Hospitality Industry this unit covers the different aspects of the hospitality industry, looking at its component parts and the different products and services that are offered as well as the essential processes involved in operating a hospitality business.

Unit 2: Working in the Hospitality Industry this unit covers the importance of team working and

One of the few areas where jobs are still growing in Stamford, Melton and Rutland is the Health and Social Care sector, whether it be childcare, nursing, care assistants or working with the disabled or elderly. Employers want young people who are committed, reliable, presentable and caring and we should know because we have a large and thriving childcare centre of our own. The level 2 Health and Social Care course on its own

The work placements can be arranged in areas of your interest such as animal care, construction, catering, motor vehicles, childcare, hairdressing and much more, but the important thing is that you get to do a variety before deciding on which is the best for you.

This course is worth 4 GCSEs

customer service for working in a variety of roles within the hospitality industry, and looks at other important aspects such as personal appearance and personal attributes necessary to work successfully.

Across the optional specialist units learners develop:•project-/self-management

and independent-learning skills, through units such as Unit 5: Enterprise in the Hospitality Industry, where learners will investigate how current trends affect a business start-up in hospitality, plan an idea for a new business in the industry, and present a

relevant business case • communication skills,

through units such as Unit 7: Food and Beverage Service in the Hospitality Industry, where learners will need to communicate with a range of people, such as colleagues and customers, collecting feedback from both

•business awareness and customer awareness skills, as assignments are set in a vocational context.

In the hospitality industry, typical employment opportunities for young people may include working as a:•bar person/manager• concierge

• conference and banqueting assistant/manager

• hotel porter• hotel receptionist• receptionist•waiter/waitress.

We have excellent links with local employers who will be involved in delivering the course and this is a great platform for a career in this industry

would not get you a job in this sector but when linked to 50 hours in the workplace, and a strong emphasis on re-taking and improving your English and Maths in our bridging year things are different. To improve your prospects even further this one year course can lead to further two year level 3 course which is wonderful preparation for high level entry to the sector or alternatively to a 17+ apprenticeship or if you decide the sector is not for you,

Level 2 Business

Engineering Apprenticeship

Public and Uniformed Services

Hospitality Apprenticeship

Level 2 Health & Social Care

We may be in a slump nationally but locally the construction industry from this sector is creating lots of jobs and several major companies who will be taking on young people in the next few years have asked us to start training now. We decided that what is needed is a course that provides a bridge to a 17+ Apprenticeship which is by far the best way of getting the essential skills and experience you need the essential skills and experience you need in this area. The employers want young people who are keen, hardworking, reliable, punctual and able to learn

quickly but they also insist they have good literacy and numeracy before they take up an apprenticeship.

This course can be taken as part of our bridging year. Beginners to the trade will follow the 2 GCSE’s equivalent (called an Extended Certificate) and those with some skills already can take the 4 GCSE equivalent (called the Diploma). You get work placements and links to local employers and if successful the chance to apply for a full apprenticeship. You also get top quality teaching to improve your English and Maths.

Level 2 Construction

you still have 4 extra GCSE’s, a proven record of extended work experience, and better English and Maths grades which can either lead to A levels or employment elsewhere.

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The FootballAcademy

The Rutland County College Football Development Scheme is open to all students who aspire to play football to a high standard. Led by Stamford Football Club and a team of highly qualified coaches you will train on three nights between 4.30 and 6.30 and on Wednesday take part in a British League with home games played at the Vic Couzens Stadium in Stamford.

This year we have attracted players from up to 15-20 miles away, including some who would like to study sport at places like Loughborough University or already play for AFC Stamford or other local football teams but all good footballers are welcome. We pay Stamford Football Club £1450 per student but to you the scheme is completely free, apart from buying your kit. By September 2013 we will also have the best football facilities in Rutland courtesy of Oakham Football Club who are building new floodlit pitches and changing rooms on our site that will meet exacting FA standards.

Any full time student at Rutland County College, whether they are studying for A Level or BTEC courses can enrol. All you have to do is indicate you would like to take part in the scheme in the appropriate place on our application form.

What Careers Interest Me?

Construction

Tourism

Administration

Automotive

Retail

Bridging Year or BTEC Business Level 3

17+ Apprenticeships

Health & Social Care

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A Levels Sociology, Psychology

Biology, PE, 17+ Apprenticeships

BTEC Health & Social Care, Bridging year

Sport

A Level PE

BTEC Sport, Football Academy

Bridging Year

Languages A Level French & German

Business, Finance,

Law, Education,

Personnel

A level English, Politics, Economics, Law, Business, Sociology, Classical Civilisation, BTEC Business, Bridging Year Courses, 17+ Apprenticeships

Creative Industries A levels Art & Design, Music, Media, BTEC Acting, Music Performance

Science & Medicine A levels Biology, Chemistry & Physics

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Did You Know?

The UK is one of the only western countries

not to make literacy and numeracy compulsory

for 16-18 year olds who have not reached the

required standard.

Level 3 Vocational CoursesWorth 3 A levels but not like A Levels these courses develop your skills as well as your academic knowledge. You may prefer this way of learning because it allows you to bring your personal qualities into play and spend a lot more time in the workplace working with real people. There are no exams on these courses but you will have to make presentations, organise events and put together a portfolio of your work. Academic A- Level exams may prepare for academic study at university but vocational subjects prepare you for the world of work.

BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA The following are taken over two years and are equivalent to three A Levels. All BTECs are assessed through units of work rather than exams.

Business

Why study Business?This is an exciting time to prepare

for a career in business or to get a better understanding of business whilst gaining a valuable qualification which can take you on to the next level of study or university. All employers are looking for people with good communication and IT skills and these are integral to the course and valuable whatever career path you take.

What will I study?The course has been structured

so that students completing their first 6 units in the first year will be able to claim the equivalent of 1 A Level. There are 18 units in total.

The 4 mandatory units are on the Business Environment, Business Resources, Introduction to Marketing

and Business Communication. The additional 14 units are selected form a wide range including Accounting, Marketing, Small Business Enterprise, E-Business, business Law and Human Resource Management.

How will I study?The BTEC in Business is assessed

through coursework rather than exams but you will use IT a lot and need to be prepared for plenty of independent research.

ProgressionThere are lots of business related

university courses but Business BTEC is also an excellent route into employment in the business sector.

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Health and Social CareWhy study Health and Social Care?

Of course you may have studied for the level 2 course and feel like this is a natural progression but Health and Social Care prepares you for the caring services of whatever kind. Since this course is entirely focused on one area it is well suited to those who know what they want to do.

What will I study?• DevelopingEffectiveCommunication

in Health and Social Care

• Equality,DiversityandRightsin Health and Social Care

• Health,SafetyandSecurityin Health and Social Care

• Developmentthroughthe Life Stages

• AnatomyandPhysiologyforHealth and Social Care

• PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment in Health and Social Care

• SociologicalPerspectivesforHealth and Social Care

• PsychologicalPerspectivesfor Health and Social Care

• CaringforChildrenandYoung People

• PromotingHealthEducation

• ResearchMethodologyforHealth and Social Care

• ComplementaryTherapiesfor Health and Social Care

• CaringforOlderPeople

How will I study?

BTEC is continually assessed so there are no exams to do but there is plenty of work otherwise including no less than 100 hours of professional work experience in a related area. Be prepared to be organised and hardworking but this course should be very rewarding.

ProgressionThere are excellent opportunities

for employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and health centres. Additionally the qualification also provides candidates with the opportunity to gain entry to university: here candidates may take a degree or BTEC Higher National in subjects such as: nursing, health studies, managing health and care services, social policy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and radiography.

SportWhy study Sport?

BTEC Sport is for those who want to work in the sport and leisure industry in some way. It is great for gaining relevant experience as well as for those who want to go to university.

What will I study?There are 18 units which include

areas such as training and fitness, the body in action, fitness testing, psychology for sports performance, nutrition, sports injuries, analysis of performance, health and lifestyle and sport in society.

Students will also have the chance to get other qualifications such as the Basketball Coach Level 1, FA Coach Level 1 and Gym Instructor at Levels 1 and 2.

How will I study?As with all BTECs it is a portfolio

assessed rather than based on exams. There is a mix of taught and practical work involved although it is important to remember that there is a lot of theory as well as the practical work.

ProgressionAny career or degree in the

sports and leisure industry.

Should I take A-Levels?

If you want to go to university and study a traditional academic subject then A Levels are the way to go. BTEC level 3 is best for those who want to seek employment or a higher level apprenticeship at 18 although they can sometimes help you get to university as well.

Not all A Levels have the same currency with universities and this is important to understand when choosing your options. The top universities will not normally consider applicants who have not studied at least one of the ‘facilitating’ subjects

English, Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry. History, Geography and a Foreign Language

If you think you may get 5 GCSE’s at A*/A including English and Maths then we recommend two from this list as a minimum. However, other A Level subjects are important too and many university courses will name them in their entry criteria. We recommend that you check the UCAS website for up to date information on the entry requirements for particular courses at each university (www.ucas.ac.uk)

Normally you would take 4 A/S Levels in your first year and concentrate on 3 of these at full A Level (A2) in your second year.

We offer 30 A levels covering all the major subjects. Some larger colleges offer 40 or 50 but these other subjects are not required by universities and have no effect on your career options. Anyone can study virtually anything at any university by taking a combination of our A Levels

Our class sizes are small and typically range between 10-15 students. Each subject is taught for a generous 5 hours per week in a small group tutorial situation but this is just the start and students are also expected to undertake at least 5 hours of independent study per subject per week so a typical A Level student would be taught for 20 periods (4 A/S Levels) and have a further three hours of tutorials and electives making a total of 23 hours taught time and a further 7 hours independent study time spent on site per week. This means around 13 hours per week have to be spent at home on private study. We monitor this carefully from the very beginning of the year so that you get into good working habits straight away and you have to pass entry exams in weeks 4 and 5 of term 1 in order to be allowed to take the whole course.

Look carefully at our entry requirements but bear in mind that if you only expect to reach the minimum of 5 A*-C (with English and Maths) you may struggle to cope at A level and would be happier and more successful taking a BTEC Level 3 or the Bridging Year Programme. Our aim is for you to have the qualifications and skills to succeed in the future so choosing the right course for you is vital.

Our drop-out rate is very low because we take great care to get you on the right courses to begin with.

BTEC Level 3 in Children’s Play, Learning and Development

This course is for right for you if you wish to follow a career in the early years’ sector and will also cover the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce to provide professional competence. This new course has been developed to ensure it meets the very latest recommendations for training of workers in this sector giving a solid understanding of key areas of children’s play, learning and development. During the two year course you will undertake work placements in at least three settings enabling you to develop good practice.

This course provides opportunities for progress to academic or more specialised vocational pathways, and support progression into employment.

Units include:

•ChildDevelopment

• PlayinEarlyYearsSettings

•MeetingPhysicalDevelopment, Physical Care of Children and Health Needs

• HealthandSafetyPractice in Early Years Settings

• CollaborationwithParents, Colleagues and Other Professionals

• SupportingChildren’s Communication and Language

• SupportingChildren’sPersonal, Social and Emotional Development

• ChildProtection

•Observation,Assessmentand Planning for Play and Development

• Diversity,Equalityand Inclusion in the Early Years

• ReflectingonOwn Early Years Practice

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Aside from Economics and Business A levels we have the facilitating subjects of English, History and Geography which are excellent starting points for a wide variety of careers from business, journalism, law, teaching, psychology as well as much more. Other relevant subjects include Politics, Philosophy, Law, Media, Sociology, Classical Civilisation and Psychology and for those interested in sport based careers there is PE which goes well with biology.

Humanities, PE & Social ScienceA Levels

PsychologyWhy study Psychology?

This is the study of human behaviour and is therefore relevant to everyday life. It is also a very interesting subject as it focuses on who we are and why we behave as we do. For example, what causes us to have different personalities and why do some people develop personality disorders?

What will I study?You will learn how to conduct and

interpret psychological research, how to make sense of various controversial topics like nature versus nurture, as well as memory and real world forensic psychology. There is an element of maths involved so be prepared.

How will I study?A mix of research, investigation

and discussion. This is a science with a very particular focus.

ProgressionApart from a psychology degree

there are many careers open to students such as educational psychology, sports psychology, clinical psychology, business psychology, counselling and so on.

Government and PoliticsWhy study Politics?

The last election was one of the closest in modern times and its effects are going to be with us for many years. Politics is a lively subject of debate and controversy, big ideas and big problems and would suit anyone with an interest in the modern world.

What will I study?The world of British and American

politics from political ideas, parties, elections, pressure groups and law making processes to the forces that shape our current political climate.

How will I study?Through research, debate, and

discussion. Politics keeps you up to date and well informed.

ProgressionPolitics is a well-respected subject

relevant to degrees and careers like law, journalism, the civil service and business management.

LawWhy study Law?

A lot of careers benefit from a working knowledge of the law. It is a fascinating subject and whether used as part of preparation for higher education or employment, the study of law helps you to understand the world around you.

What will I study?In year 12 you look at law

making, dispute solving and the concept of liability which leads on in year 13 to criminal law.

How will I study?You will learn about the key concepts

and lots of case studies through discussions and written assignments. Law is demanding but very rewarding.

ProgressionApart from university courses in

Law itself, lots of careers involve knowledge of the law such as the police, civil service and business.

PEWhy study PE?

If you wish to take this subject you should have a keen interest in sport and recreation, an enquiring mind and be interested in sport around the world. You should want to know more about how the body functions and the effects of exercise and want to evaluate and improve your own performance in a range of sports roles.

The advantage of the A Level as against the BTEC is that you can take it alongside three other subjects to keep all your options open.

What will I study?The two Year 12 units are

participation in sport and recreation and the critical sports performer and in year 13 you cover preparation for optimum sport performance and the developing sports performer. In practice this means a balance of theory and practical work.

How will I study?Skills are taught in a variety

of ways. Practical skills will be developed alongside the knowledge and understanding which is classroom taught. The key to success is applying one to the other and being good at both.

ProgressionAs well as sports teaching,

coaching and sports journalism careers could include sports management, sportswear design, gym instructor, physiotherapy and of course a wide range of sports based university courses.

Philosophy and EthicsWhy study Philosophy?

Philosophy develops skills that are useful and transferable; all disciplines and professions can benefit from the systematic thought processes and clarity of expression that Philosophy develops.

What will I study?Philosophy studies the nature

of reality, the purpose of human existence, the basis of knowledge and the foundation of value. It also enquires into and evaluates methods for addressing such issues. The questions it seeks to answer, and questioning is central to the subject, are thus both diverse and profoundly challenging.

The units include reason and experience, why I should be moral, the idea of God, free will and determination. You will study philosophers like Hume, Plato, Mill, Aristotle and Aquinas.

How will I study?Through a variety of class

discussions led by subject specialists, critical wider reading, and written work as well as student presentations/seminars. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning and to value thinking for themselves. There will also be opportunities to attend a number of conferences on specific topics that are relevant to the curriculum.

ProgressionThis is a very broad and

intellectually rewarding course which prepares for university study in a range of related areas.

Classical Civilisation

Why study Classical Civilisation?Go back to what many regard as

being the dawn of civilisation and delve into the study of the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. Investigate the inner workings of these two ancient civilisations and enhance your understanding of the modern world by being aware of the significance of their impact upon our everyday lives.

Classical Civilisation is the perfect complement to many other popular A level subjects such as History, English Language and Literature, Art, Theatre Studies, Government and Politics and Philosophy and Ethics. It is a respected subject choice which is well received by all major universities and will add kudos to any application.

What will I study?This subject is topic based. At

AS you will study two contrasting topics, one focusing largely on social history and the other on a literary epic. These are:

Unit 1: Women in Athens and Rome – a critical study of the role, status and treatment of freeborn women in Athens and Rome through a variety of contemporary sources.

Unit 2: Homer’s Odyssey – a critical study of one of the oldest surviving works of western literature, an epic adventure story told in verse

Should you wish to continue to A2, you will go on to study two further significant aspects of the classical world which will enhance your understanding of their cultural, religious, social and political values.

How will I study?Classical Civilisation involves

research, discussion, debate and investigation. You will study primary classical sources from a variety of texts in accessible translations; you do not need to have any knowledge of Greek or Latin. You

will be expected to work in a variety of different ways as lessons are varied and involve a number of different formats.

ProgressionA ‘classical education’ opens the door

to a whole new world of opportunities. You may choose to further your studies at university and specialise in the classics, or to use your classical grounding as

the basis for studying subjects such as history, law, archaeology and anthropology. Many students have gone on to enjoy successful careers in a variety of occupations such as politics and the arts. Whatever you decide, you can be sure that the classics will provide you with a very solid and creditable foundation.

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EconomicsWhy study Economics?

There has never been a more exciting time to study this subject as the world economic climate has gone through such a challenging period over the last couple of years. Some students link it to history, politics and law or sociology while others see it as a passage to a university related degree.

What will I study?The world economy and how it

works including international trade, exchange rates, prices unemployment, industry and much more. Part of it is about the behaviour of individuals and firms within the economy and the other part is about how governments seek to manage economies.

How will I study?The lessons will be a mixture of

teacher led activity, workshops and student investigations. At times you will work in a group and at other times work individually. You will be expected to have a strong interest in current economic and business events and issues.

ProgressionEconomics is a highly respected

subject which can lead on to many careers in the world of finance and business as well as politics.

SociologyWhy study Sociology?

Sociology is an exciting subject that challenges your everyday experiences. It is the study of the relationship between the individual and society. Have you ever wondered why people exhibit certain behaviour? How do we become the people that we are? Sociology provides an opportunity to develop a better understanding of the social world, by examining social influences such as families, schools, friends and the media. Consideration of how and why such groups and institutions function enables students to explore how individuals both create society and are created by it.

What will I study?In the first year you will study Family

and Household, Education and research methods. In the second year you will study Religion, Crime and Deviance and Research methods.

How will I study?You will be expected to work

independently, researching topics, reading, note taking and essay writing. Group work for class presentations. Participation in class discussions is also important to reinforce understandings of key concepts and theories.

There will be opportunities to attend sociology conferences at Leicester University.

ProgressionApart from sociology degrees this

subject is closely linked to careers in social work, the police, healthcare, local government and education.

Business StudiesWhy study Business?

Business Studies is a dynamic subject and helps you to understand how businesses operate today. It provides a critical awareness of the impact of external influences such as the recent UK recession and the way in which businesses respond to these changes.

What will I study?The course is assessed by

examination only. At AS level you will study Unit 1 - ‘Planning and Financing a Business’ and Unit 2 ‘Managing a Business’. The main areas covered include: marketing, finance, operations management and human resource issues. At A2 the emphasis is on business strategies and the responses that business make to a changing external environment. Unit 3 - ‘Strategies for Success’ and Unit 4 - ‘The Business Environment and Managing Change’. In this synoptic unit you will have the opportunity of studying the current economy and this unit is studied through a variety of real business contexts.

How will I study?The lessons will be a mixture of

teacher led activity and student investigations. There will be a strong emphasis on building up current economic and business news to enhance your responses to examination questions

English Literature & LanguageWhy study English?

English is a fascinating subject that leads to greater insight into personality, motives, relationships and even cultural issues. You will improve your ability to work independently, and it will help you to develop both flexible and adaptable skills as well as your written and spoken communication. It is a demanding course that extends and develops the work done at GCSE. If you enjoy reading extensively you will enjoy English.

What will I study?At AS level you will study texts

in an anthology that will serve as the staple of the course and which covers a range of literary and non-literary texts. You will be introduced to the study of language change over time and will also study the spoken word. At A2 texts are studied in greater detail, including close analysis of a play. You will learn how to respond to both literary and non-literary texts of all kinds, and will learn how to approach and analyse a wide range of texts critically.

How will I study?The lessons will be a combination

of teacher-led activities, individual, pair and group work as well as both individual and group research projects and presentations. There is an examination in January and a coursework component completes the course.

ProgressionEnglish is an excellent choice for

further study in any of the humanities areas. Contrary to popular belief teaching is not the main occupation of English graduates. Many go into research and consultancy, publishing, the creative industries and public services to name but a few.

ProgressionHistory is a very well established

and highly respected subject which is recognised by all universities and which opens the door to a variety of career opportunities. Many students further their interest in it by continuing their studies to degree level. It is invaluable for anyone who is thinking of pursuing Law as a career option. Many students have also gone on to enjoy successful careers in a variety of occupations such as teaching, journalism, politics, social work and public services.

ProgressionBusiness Studies is a highly

regarded subject which will enhance your CV and can lead to a wide variety of careers or progression to university to study at degree level. Many graduates go on to become finance or business professionals, embark on management training programmes or undertake further research degrees.

HistoryWhy study History?

History is a fluid and dynamic subject which is far removed from the traditional perception of simply being a study of the past. By studying History you will develop an in depth understanding of the world in which we live and in the process you will also develop a deeper appreciation of the social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversities which exist around us. You will understand the forces which have shaped today’s society and be able to make sense of the current economic and political climate.

What will I study?In the AS year you will cover two

themes which are fundamental to the whole study of History. The first is ‘Change and Consolidation’ which studies how a society such as Germany, changed over time and how its government responded to the pressures it was confronted with. The second theme is ‘Periods of Change’ which looks at a significant period of History such as Mussolini’s Italy, and examines how wars, catastrophes, laws, policies and actions transformed the lives of the Italian people.

In the second year the focus is on ‘The state and the people: change and continuity’. This theme covers the dynamic relationship between the British state and its citizens over a fifty year period; it is studied alongside the coursework based Historical Enquiry which investigates a period of significant change over a minimum of one hundred years. Students are currently pursuing enquiries centred on Russia 1801-1917 and the authority of the English Crown over the period 1377-1487.

How will I study?History involves research, discussion,

debate and investigation. You will learn how to construct a clear argument and how to how to write a balanced and analytically focused essay. You will be expected to work in a variety of different ways as lessons are varied and involve a number of different formats.

GeographyWhy study Geography?

Because it’s worth it. You hopefully enjoyed studying it at GCSE and want to take it further. You want to develop your skills in the field and your abilities in the classroom (and in the exam) and to think critically about issues in the world today

What will I study?Geography at A level builds on your

learning from GCSE but does so in more detail-as you would expect. There is familiar and new material to come to grips with such as Rivers and Population along with Energy, Hazards and Meteorology. You will find the familiar Physical/Human split as well as demands made on you to collect and interpret information and to think about the results actually mean.

How will I study?By reading, by questioning by

doing, by listening, by seeing for yourself in the field and probably by getting your feet wet..

ProgressionStudents have gone on to do

Environmental Science, Planning, and Oceanography amongst other things. It develops skills which are widely applicable and valuable and relevant to unrelated areas such as business and management. Some past students even end up teaching Geography.

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If you want to study a language at university you must study at A Level and there is no doubt that this is a very highly valued skill.

Languages A Levels

French & GermanWhy study Languages?

With the increasing influence of Europe on our lives, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to communicate in more than one language. Learning a foreign language creates opportunities to gain a greater understanding of other cultures, to broaden horizons and to acquire essential communication skills. Languages can be combined successfully with any other subject. Your studies will be both academically challenging and an important first step into the international world of work. They incorporate a wide range of enrichment opportunities such as work experience opportunities in the country of study, cinema trips, one-to-one sessions with a native speaker, and a study visit to the country in question through an exchange programme.

What will I study?You will be studying your chosen

language in a wide range of general topic areas such as youth culture and concerns, lifestyle – health and fitness, travel, tourism, environmental issues, education and employment as well as customs and traditions, national and international events, literature and the arts.

How will I study?In addition to gaining a thorough

knowledge of grammatical structures and concepts, students will be taught in a wide range of situations through a variety of teaching and learning styles. The department subscribes to many on-line resources and students will find these an invaluable research tool. We have native speaking language assistants who work closely with sixth formers. There will be an opportunity to take part in work experience.

ProgressionSince French/German is a world

language it is very useful in its own right whether in business or work overseas but having a language A level is very impressive and will set you apart from many other students when competing for university and/or a wide variety of careers.

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MusicThis year we are offering students

who have reached grade 5 in voice or instrument the chance to study for A Level but since the numbers may be small we are likely to teach it outside the normal blocking system. This is an exciting new opportunity for Stamford and Rutland learners.

Why study music?This is a rewarding but demanding

course for all budding musicians or for those who see music being a major part of their working lives.

What will I study?Composition, and the understanding

of a variety of music forms is one part and performance is the other part.

How will I study?A lot of work is given to the

performance side and as anyone who sings or plays an instrument knows there is a lot of practice involved. However you will also listen, interpret, compose and discuss your work and the work of others.

ProgressionProfessional musicians have

often studied music but there are many other careers that can use music such as drama, and the media and of course it can be bring immense pleasure to those that perform and those that listen.

TextilesWhy study Textiles?

Textiles leads you into many areas of design and is a great complement to Art or Graphics. If you have a flair for fashion and want to develop this further, perhaps to university, this is the ideal course. This course is taught on the CBEC site.

What will I study?In Year 12, there are two units;

materials, components and application and learning through design and making. You work with a variety of textile materials to enable you to understand the working characteristics, physical properties, costs and availability which influence the choice of materials in design situations. There is a two hour written paper and then you have to make a product and produce a portfolio. In Year 13 the two units are called design and manufacture and design and make in practice. This also consists of a written exam and a product and portfolio of work.

How will I study?Through a variety of discussions,

personal investigations, research, visits and practical work.

ProgressionThis is an excellent preparation

for university design courses and for entry into the fashion, design and media industries.

Media StudiesWhy study media?

Twenty years ago the media really meant printed publication, television and radio but now technology has opened a new world of communications through the internet, mobile phones and more besides. Most people are affected by the media but few have a good understanding of it and this course aims to put that right.

What will I study?You study the principles behind

different forms of media and the practice of how they are used. Later you even go on to create media products of your own.

How will I study?Through a mix of investigations

and practical projects. This is about analysing what happens already as well as creating new products.

ProgressionMedia is relevant to a lot more

than just careers in the media since students learn a great deal about the modern world.

ICTWhy study ICT?

ICT is the driving force of technological change and impacts on all aspects of our lives. If you want to work somewhere where ICT plays a major role or if you want to specialise in this area then this is the subject for you.

What will I learn?You will begin to realise the important

role that ICT plays in society and understand the wider picture of basic terms and concepts. You will look at the fast changing world of ICT as used by organisations. You

will undertake a range of practical software activities – designing, implementing and testing solutions.

How will I learn?Practical skills will be used to complete

projects alongside the knowledge and understanding taught. A small project is completed in the first year and a substantial project in the second year. It enables students to demonstrate their skills at analysing a problem, designing a solution, developing the software, then testing, documenting and evaluating it. It will be assessed via the practical compilation of a Portfolio of evidence.

ProgressionProgress to Higher Education courses

or commence employment. Currently, there are many career opportunities nationally in the IT sector and possible career opportunities include Systems Analysis, Database Administration, Web development, Business Information Systems and Information Management and many other careers where a knowledge and understanding of how ICT can be applied in society and business, and the implications of its use will be a valuable asset.

Art And Design

Why Study Art & Design?Although demanding in both time and

commitment, we believe this course to be challenging and fulfilling. The course provides the ideal platform for any student wishing to pursue the extensive career opportunities in the design or the creative and visual arts field. It will also appeal to those students who have been successful at GCSE and wish to maintain a creative balance in their studies.

What will I study?• Understanding of contexts and

inter-relationships between art, craft and design; • Knowledge of art, craft and design in contemporary society and in other times and cultures. Although practical work forms the majority of the A level art curriculum, critical awareness and the appreciation of artists will also play an important part in the course and students should be prepared to analyse their own work and the work of others.

You will have the opportunity to focus on one particular discipline in Art & Design or study a general course without any endorsements.

The endorsements available are:

• FineArt

• Graphics

• Photography

We understand that there may be individuals who need to access an alternative discipline within Art & Design and these can be discussed on an individual basis.

How will I study?Students are assessed according to

Edexcel’s assessment criteria, which measures the way a student develops, experiments, records and realises their ideas. Much of the work will be studio based. However, students will need to meet the demands of the subject through active research, gallery visits and a broad engagement in the whole area of Art and Design. We also offer regular study visits abroad and locally, run life classes and involve students with visiting artists and lecturers.

ProgressionThe course is suitable for those who wish to

study art, craft and design at a higher level or who are looking to take up a career where a design background would be an advantage such as publishing or architecture as well as those who simply wish to develop their skills.

Fine ArtWhy study Fine Art?

Fine Art is generally about creating art work for personal experience rather than for a practical function. Disciplines include painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture and alternative media. Students will be required to work in one or more of the disciplines. Any combination of disciplines is permitted. Careers include professional self-employed artist, commercial artist or illustrator, art therapist or teacher of Art & Design

GraphicsWhy study Graphics?

Graphic Design is an Art and Design subject with a specific focus on the more technical elements. It is very much based on the design industry and would suit anyone thinking seriously about this area. Through this discipline you will gain a variety of designing and making skills alongside developing a knowledge of materials, including computer aided design. Problem solving and highly practical; this is a discipline for people who are interested in all aspects of graphic design. Careers include packaging design, promotional design, interior design, publishing, web design, architecture or teacher of Art & Design.

PhotographyWhy study Photography?

Photography is an artistic discipline in its own right. You will learn to see the subject as an art form, developing a sense of enquiry into the visual world and understanding how this can be interpreted through the lens of a camera.

You will acquire the ability to use the camera and darkroom creatively, and will have the opportunity to research photographic sources. Careers specifically involving photography include a variety of opportunities in the electronic and printed media; studio photography, photojournalist, specialist photography e.g. forensic or medical or teacher of Art & Design.

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Science & Maths A Levels

ChemistryWhy study Chemistry?

Because Chemistry is exciting, interesting and fun! Which other subject can take you from amino acids to lead-acid batteries via the ozone layer alcohols and thermodynamics? Where else can you go from the smallest atom of hydrogen to a C60 “ carbon football “ or even a nanotube via an ocean? Studying Chemistry will take you on an extraordinary journey of learning and experience.

What will I study ?AS Chemistry covers some topics

which you will have studied at GCSE - such as atomic structure and chemical bonding – but to a greater depth. You will also study new topics such as periodicity and halo alkanes. You will develop a deeper understanding of the theory material and also obtain a larger experience of challenging practical work. Topics are taught through a variety of means including theory study, investigative work and problem-solving classes.

Units one and two are assessed by written exam in January and June respectively. Unit three is a coursework paper. It is assessed by practical work throughout the year together with a pair of small practical exams based on relevant theory which are normally taken in the spring term.

How will I study ?The lessons will be a mixture of

teacher-led activities, practical experimental work and problem

BiologyWhy study Biology?

Biology is an ideal choice if you have an interest in and curiosity about the living world around you and how living organisms work.

What will I study?You will study many areas of

biology – biochemistry, cellular biology, physiology, ecology, diversity, genetics, variation, evolution and classification. All lessons are taught in the laboratory. Practical work forms an important part of the course. Progress is assessed by end of topic tests throughout the course.

How will I study?The course builds upon the

concepts and skills developed at GCSE. You will be expected to work independently and as part of a team. In assignments you may need to carry out analysis on recent developments within biology, such as finding new medicines and genetics.

ProgressionStudying Biology is a good entry

route into a variety of careers such as biological science, environmental science, ecology, physiotherapy, and sports science. Biology can lead to nursing, teaching or more technical vocational qualifications. Students who study Biology often combine it with complementary subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, PE, Geography, Geology or Psychology.

PhysicsWhy study Physics?

Do you want to understand the science behind the Large Hadron Collider? Nuclear Power? Windmills? Lasers? What keeps the moon up?

Physics A level covers all these topics and many more.

What will I study?At AS you will cover topics in quantum

physics, mechanics, electricity and waves. At A level you will study electric, magnetic and gravitational fields, further mechanics, nuclear physics and an option. You will develop your skills in designing, carrying out and analysing practical work. We study AQA specification A.

How will I study?You will learn through classroom

lectures, demonstrations, practical, individual note-taking, problem solving and completion of past questions. You will need to study outside class time for about 4 hours a week.

ProgressionStudents with A level Physics have a

range of transferable skills and progress to degrees in subjects such as Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Accountancy, Engineering, Computing, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.

MathematicsWhy study Mathematics?

Mathematics helps to develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills and it supports many other subjects at A Level such as Physics and Chemistry. The best reasons for doing Mathematics are that you enjoy it and find it interesting!

What will I study?In year 12 we cover topics in algebra,

coordinate geometry, trigonometry and calculus in the Pure Mathematics modules. There is also a Statistics module which extends this topic from GCSE. In year 13 in addition to more Pure Mathematics you can choose an option from Mechanics, Statistics or Decision mathematics (this is linked to Business Studies and Computing).

How will I study?Students develop skills in a variety

of ways. There is individual, pair and small group work in class to consolidate the taught material and students spend about 4-5 hours a week outside class time on homework and workshops. Students must complete a substantial number of past papers before the exams in January and May.

ProgressionMathematics A level is required

for most degrees in Engineering, Computing, Accountancy, Astronomy or Physics as well as for Mathematics and it is useful for all Science courses including Medicine. However, students with A Level Mathematics have progressed from the college to a wide range of courses including Creative Writing, Law and Film Studies.

GeologyWhy study Geology?

Because you’re interested in it. Geology looks at rocks (of course) but a great deal more. It explains how the earth works. We do some fieldwork as well as theoretical work, but you do it because you have an interest, nothing more.

What will I study?Apart from the three main rock

groups, you will learn about plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes-both here on earth, and a little further away, on Mars, Venus and Io. In the second year we look at resources and fossils; from a bit about dinosaurs to those marvellous creatures, Trilobites.

How will I study?You will study in the classroom from

texts, from observation of rocks and fossils and from practical experience in the field wherever possible.

ProgressionLots of students go on and study

Geology at University. They are involved in oil, PhD research, mineral exploration, engineering, and working abroad in a variety of different fields.

With nearly 30 to choose from and a great record of getting students into the Russell Group Universities there is plenty on offer.

The Russell Group of Universities strongly recommend that students take at least one if not two of the ‘facilitating subjects’ which are known at GCSE as the English Baccalaureate subjects namely; English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography and a Language. Economics and Politics are also often placed in this category.

The Scientist & Mathematician Careers involving Science tend to fall into the category of life and physical sciences. The life sciences are Biology and Chemistry and can lead into medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, dietetics, and biomedical research. The physical sciences need Physics and Maths and lead to careers like engineering (mechanical, electronic, electrical and civil) and research of various sorts. Either way they can be taken alongside a third science or a complementary subject in the arts or social sciences such as Geology.

solving. You will be expected to become more in control of your own work and to spend more time outside of the classroom working under your own steam. Once a topic has been taught and its practical experiments completed then there will be an assignment pack of past exam paper questions to be completed. These assignments, together with mid-sessional and mock exams will give you an idea of how you are progressing and will help to prepare you for the examinations.

Progression Some students decide to read for a

degree in Chemistry. Others find that for their chosen degree subject, an A-level in Chemistry is essential. Some examples of these subjects are medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and food science/nutrition. If A-level Chemistry is not essential for your course, it will always be highly regarded; not least for the skills – both mental and manual - which you will have developed.

Further MathematicsWhy study Further Mathematics?

This subject is taken in addition to Mathematics A Level. This means that you can gain 1 ½ or 2 A Levels in Mathematics. You will spend a large portion of your week on Mathematics and so you need to be happy working on Maths problems to take this option.

This course is a great preparation for those planning on doing Mathematics, Physics or Engineering at university, especially at Russell Group universities.

What will I study?You will be able to choose which

modules to study from Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision mathematics.

We study the Edexcel specification.

How will I study?You will be working in small groups

and often on your own, depending upon the options you choose and the speed at which you progress. There will usually be one-to-one explanations of topics and help. You will be expected to work through material.

ProgressionStudents with this qualification

have progressed to Russell Group universities to study eg Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Engineering, Accountancy, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Chemistry and Law.

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Thinking of University?Russell Group Entry Programme

The following universities form part of the Russell Group which represents those most competitively sought after;

Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Imperial College London, King’s College London, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, London School of Economics and Political Science, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Queen’s University Belfast, Sheffield, Southampton, University College London, and Warwick (Durham is not part of the group is also highly sought after).

We have a programme specifically designed to support students to prepare for the option of applying to these and other competitive universities and careers which involves:

A/S Critical Thinking Highly regarded by the

Russell group for developing the skill to analyse anything, and formulate and evaluate arguments. It also prepares students for the thinking skills tests set for prospective medics, vets, lawyers and civil servants. This is taken in year 12.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

This is a great way to extend learning beyond A Level as evidence of further potential at the highest levels. It is a single piece of research taken alongside on A2 subject in an area of the student’s choice and takes the form of a 4,000 word dissertation.

Trips, Visits, Lectures and Debates

We organise trips to conferences, visits by leading speakers, debates and issues of controversy and lots of games and activities designed to develop the mind.

The most competitive universities and careers require more than just good grades and some students with very high grades in all subjects lose out because they fail to appreciate this.

Many of our students in 2011-12 have progressed on to places at these and other sought after universities.

University PreparationOf course many of our

students progress on to universities other than from the Russell group and then into highly successful careers. We have close links with Lincoln University and talks from De Montfort and Leicester University. Students are given close and careful support through the process so that they choose the right courses and make the best applications.

Lincoln University Partnership

Rutland County College is developing as the University Centre for Rutland. No where else in the County can you have access to University Programmes or the support being offered in partnership with the University of Lincoln to support you in making the transition to University life.

In Year 12 you will have opportunities such as visiting the University of Lincoln campus, take part in a Masterclass programme and shadow current students for a day. In Year 13 opportunities include attending a summer Life Skills event and qualifying for a guaranteed offer or interview. In addition all students at Rutland County College have access to University of Lincoln online resources.

Russell Group Entry ProgrammeThese are the most competitive universities in the country and amongst the best in the world. They are Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Imperial College London, King’s College London, Leeds, Liverpool, London School of Economics and Political Science, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Queen’s University Belfast, Queen Mary, Sheffield, Southampton, University College London, Warwick and York.

You will have at least 5 A* grades at GCSE and be aiming to get 3 */A grades at A Level.

In the programme you will get

Directed Reading Access to a motivated, high achieving peer group

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Access to Summer Schools, masterclass and taster days

Interview preparation

Students wishing to apply to Oxbridge Universities need strong A*/A grades at A Level. All the evidence is that if you have the ability and the grades you will increase your chances of getting to Oxbridge by coming to us instead of a private school because admissions tutors assume you are brighter.

Don’t be fooled by those who claim to be able to coach students to get into these universities. Admissions Tutors can recognise a coached student and it tends to count against you.

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• Foundation Learning is the national suite of learning for 14-19 year olds at Entry Level or Level 1

• It offers learners a personalised programme of engaging and rewarding learning focused on progression

You will follow a programme tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. This more personalised approach enables you to build confidence and fulfil your potential.

You will benefit from working in small groups with on-going support and guidance. You will participate in both academic and vocational courses which will lead to stand alone qualifications or enable you to continue into further education or employment.

Level of study:Entry Level or Level 1

Duration:I Year – This is flexible depending

on your needs and abilities.

Entry Requirements:This programme is designed for

post – 16 students who for whatever reason have been unable to achieve a Level 2 qualification. We offer places on the programme after discussions with you, your school and other people linked with your education.

Foundation Learning at Rutland County College

Progression:This course will prepare you for further

education, training or employment.

Course Content:You will develop the skills needed

to be independent, continue your education or find employment. You will have opportunities to develop these skills through a wide range of activities in dynamic environments.

Choice is an important aspect in this programme, allowing you to choose topics and subject areas that interest you and which will help you to achieve to the best possible level.

Examples of possible topics include:

• British Sign Language• First Aid• Bread Making Course & Business• Work Experience Cooking Skills• Princes Trust XL Club

and Qualification• Theatre Workshops• Sport• Art• Virtual Baby Course and Making

Choices Programme• ASDAN PSHE• Functional Skills in English & Maths• OCR National Qualification

in ICT & Business• BTEC Level 1 in Travel & Tourism• BTEC Level 1 Jamie Oliver Home

You will develop your:

• Academic qualifications• Team working & Enterprise skills• Maturity and self confidence• Personal and social skills

Rutland County College is the only Post 16 establishment locally where funding may continue if you have a statement of Special Educational Need.

If you think that Foundation Learning might be right for you please contact Ms Darroch at Rutland County College or Ms Dwyer at Casterton Business & Enterprise College for more information.

Alternatively ask your school SEN Co-ordinator to liaise with us directly to find out if the programme is right for you.

Contact us :Oakham site 01572 722863 Casterton Site 01780 762168

Email : [email protected] [email protected]

Website: www.rutlandcountycollege.com

The First Term

We believe you should start as you mean to go on and so from the very beginning the expectations are high.

• All 16 year old ‘freshers’ are expected to attend full time on site all day, every day.

• In week 4 and 5 you sit a series of entry exams to test if you are working to the right standard. You must pass these to be allowed to continue the rest of the course.

• You sign a contract on entry that gives a guarantee of your attendance, commitment, and attitude. Abusive, bullying behaviour is simply not tolerated.

In return we will give you small teaching groups, excellent teachers, a high level of care, guidance and support and the platform to success of the highest levels.

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Course C in English required? C in Maths required? Additional grades needed

Art and Design (Art, Photography, Graphics) Preferred C or above in Art Biology CC in Science; preferred BB in BiologyBusiness Chemistry CC in Science; preferred BB in ChemistryEconomics Classical Civilisation PreferredEnglish Lit/Lan Preferred French Preferred B in FrenchGerman Preferred B in GermanGeography Preferred C in Geography if takenGeology Preferred CC in ScienceHistory Preferred C in History if takenICT C in ICT or CiDA if takenLaw Maths B minimum in MathsFurther Maths A* in mathsMedia Preferred Music Preferred At least a grade 5 in instrument or voicePhilosophy & Ethics PreferredPhysical Education Preferred Active in at least 2 sportsPhysics CC in Science-preferable BB in PhsyicsPolitics Preferred Psychology B in MathsSociology Preferred Textiles Preferred C in Art or TextilesTheatre Studies Preferred C in Drama or Expressive Arts when takenBTEC Acting

A/S Level Courses

L3 BTEC CoursesA merit grade in a related Level 2 BTEC or 4 GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths.

Bridging Year Courses5 GCSEs of any grade.

The OCR National and any level 2 BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE for the purposes of entry requirements.

Note that we will require anyone without a grade C in English and/or Maths to retake the GCSE. We strongly recommend students with a grade C in English retake in year 12 in order to get a grade B or better.

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ElectivesWe believe that you need more than academic of vocational qualifications to be successful in life and employment and so do universities and employers. To get a rounded education means having other skills and interests and this is where the electives matter.

E ZineBrilliant training for would-be

journalists and writers, this is a magazine that is led by a real magazine journalist and is published for young people in the area.

PhotographyA camera club for the

budding photographers

Debating societyIn conjunction with the

English Speaking Union

Film ClubMovie buff heaven

Young ChamberA brilliant chance to work directly

with the Leicestershire and Rutland Chamber of Commerce to support enterprises amongst the student body. You manage a £3,000 fund and get to work with prominent business people

Ebay for beginnersMake your way to your first

million with the well-known internet based trading site

Theatre productionAll performers welcome for our

fabulous productions with the Handstitched Theatre Company

Sports optionsFootball, Badminton, Athletics

and more open to everyone

Student UnionYou stand for election and

take the top jobs. A key responsibility within the college

YogaTake the road to health and well-

being with our qualified instructor

Our programme of electives is always changing but here are some that we are currently offering:

Duke of Edinburgh We offer the chance to do the

exciting Duke of Edinburgh Award.

What is the DofE all about?A DofE programme is a real

adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.

LevelsYou can do programmes at three

levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

SectionsYou achieve your Award by

completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you’re going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential.

You’ll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter,developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).

The best bit is - you get to choose what you do!

Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing, and along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

We are the only school in Rutland to have links with the Princes Trust and have set up an XL club which has a GCSE equivalent attached to it and has a high kudos on a CV! The XL club has 4 aspects to it : • Communityprojects• Enterpriseactivities• Personalandteamskills• Workskills

The students complete a portfolio of work that is then moderated externally then they gain the qualification! It is formed as a club to make it more of a team spirit and learning takes place in a more positive way. This club may well feed into the enterprise team project and then they can apply for the community cash award to help set up a business! A really inspirational way to develop life skills, team skills and work skills.

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In our 2010 Ofsted inspection we were given an ‘outstanding’ grade for our care, guidance and support

We believe that the range of staff and services to support students, together with a guidance and welfare curriculum based on students’ needs justify this judgement. Outstanding care, guidance and support means treating every student as an individual, tailoring their studies and giving additional support when it is needed. We can do this because we are not too large; we can get to know everyone’s name and give them the kind of personal backing that can only come from having strong relationships.

Students belong to a tutor group and meet with the group and personal tutor once a week where the guidance programme is delivered. Guidance covers all aspects of planning for the future including target setting,

career and university choices, writing personal statements, making applications, interview techniques and financial planning alongside the more personal areas of understanding the impact of drug and alcohol misuse, coping with stress and sexual health. Visits to universities, colleges and careers conventions are organised. Our guidance programme is supported by many expert practitioners. We have on site provision for work related learning, CEIAG and Apprenticeships. Ensuring that all students have access to the best possible advice. The personal tutor also holds a one-to-one tutorial with each student at least six times in the academic year. This allows the tutor to develop a more personalised programme of support through the process of review and target setting. The personal tutor monitors the attendance of the tutee and liaises with subject teachers and parents/carers to support personal issues. At least one student from each

tutor group is encouraged to take a place on the post-16 Student Council, on which they will have the opportunity to take on some key roles. Two representatives from the post-16 Student Council hold places on the Executive Council of Casterton Business & Enterprise College & Rutland County College.

Many students are familiar with the concept of Student Services ; a one-stop-shop for advice and support. Here, you will find staff who can offer help and support on any aspect of student life including choosing, starting or changing a course, work experience, UCAS applications, university open days, financial support, Student Union cards, bus passes, timetabling and attendance, examinations and health issues.

Learner Support at Rutland County College provides extra help for students who may need additional support with their coursework, preparation for exams,

CVs, interview techniques, study skills, numeracy and English. We offer expert advice, teaching assistants, special arrangements for examinations, adapted coursework materials, plus care and welfare support.

Outstanding Care, Guidance & Support

Funding

We have now set up two bursary schemes to support students in post-16 learning

The Scholarship Bursary fund

This is worth £1200 per year for any student who is in care, a care leaver, in receipt of income support, or disabled and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and Disability Allowance providing they are under 19 at the start of the course.

Transport Bursary PaymentAll transport to and from

college is free to all students whose parents or main carers are in receipt of any of the following means tested benefits at the start of the course; council tax benefit, free school meals, Employment and Support Allowance (income based), health benefits, housing benefits, income support, Jobseekers Allowance (income based), Pension Credit, Social Fund, Child Tax and Working Tax Credits.

We also provide every student who lives more than 3 miles from the college with a £100 subsidy to meet the cost of their bus pass.

Transport

Students come to Rutland County College from Stamford, Rutland, and Melton as well as sometimes further afield such as East Leicestershire, Corby and Peterborough. Most of these are close to regular bus passes. The routes of the most common services are included on our centre page map.

If you live closer to Rutland County College than any other post-16 provider you will qualify for a Rutland County Council annual bus pass which cost £332 in 2012. If not, then we will issue you with our own bus pass which costs the same and can be used on any of our services from Stamford, Rutland, and Melton. Either way you will also qualify for our additional £200 subsidy which means you get the whole year of bus travel for a maximum of just over £132.

University Tuition Fees(Advice to parents and students)

With all the talk of higher university tuition fees you might think you can’t afford to go to

university. This is simply not true and while university is certainly not for everyone and neither is it the only route to success the fact remains that it is the only route into some professions and most graduates earn more over their lifetime than non-graduates. However, it is also true that students are thinking far more carefully about the earning potential their degree might bring and choosing carefully to make sure they get maximum value from their time at university. Here are some key facts to be aware of:

• Students can take out a very low cost loan to pay for their tuition fees which can vary from £9,000 pa to £6,000 pa

• If their family income is less than £42,600 pa students will get a grant to cover their living costs such as accommodation, travel and food. The grant is free and never paid back. The maximum is £3,350 for those families on incomes of less than £25,000 pa. In addition extra low cost loans can be taken out for these expenses.

• If their family income is above £42,600 pa students can take out a low cost loan

to cover living expenses which is up to £7,675 if they live and study away from home in London, or up to £5,500 if they live outside London or £4,375 if they live with their parents.

• Graduates do not start repaying their loan until they are earning £21,000 pa and even then on a very graduated rate so that if they were earning £25,000 pa it would cost them £30 per month. If after 30 years it has not been paid back it is just written off.

It is better to see the new system as a graduate tax since the money is taken at source and is never paid to the graduate. It is certainly misleading to talk of it as a debt or of students leaving university with £50,000 worth of debt as if it were the same as a mortgage, car loan or credit card debt.

For more information go to www.bis.gov.uk/studentfinance

Did You Know?If you travel on the bus everyday we give you

£200 towards the cost.Funding and Finance

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Applications from UCC were up 100% last year. Uppingham students are realising they can achieve everything they want to while staying here in Rutland whether they would like to go to a top university or take an exciting vocational route into employment. UCC is less than a 20 minute bus ride from Barleythorpe and Rutland Transport organises a service direct to the campus. Rutland County College is closer than Leicester for most students and is the highest performing sixth form within easy reach of Uppingham.

Uppingham Community College is an outstanding school that gets great results and has excellent teachers (many of whom we know well) so we understand that you want the same high standards in the sixth form. Rutland County College has been transformed in the last two years into a high performing institution that caters for the most ambitious students.

Read the testimony of UCC students and talk to UCC students who already come here. Better still, come in and see us anytime. Watch our lessons in action, inspect our results, talk to a senior member and find out for yourself what the college is like. We are sure you will be impressed.

UCC Students

Applications from Catmose College rose by 50% last year. Catmose College has been transformed into a truly outstanding school in recent years and we understand that you want the same high standards in the sixth form. The good news is that Rutland County College has also been transformed in the last two years into a high performing institution catering for highly ambitious students. Just ask Alice Rycroft for example, who left us last year with five grade A*/A grades at A Level and has got a first in her first year studying Law at Cambridge.

Rutland County College is the natural choice for Catmose College students and we are delighted to be working with so many of them already. This year we have organised an additional hopper bus service from the centre of Oakham direct to our Barleythorpe site to ensure that it easy to get here from the town.

Read the testimony of former CC students and talk to CC students who already come here (as well as their parents) and see if they agree with us. Better still, come in and see us anytime. There is no need to make an appointment. Watch our lessons in action, inspect our results, talk to a senior member and find out for yourself what we are like. We are sure you will be impressed.

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Siobhan Bishop…I study A2 Biology, Psychology and

History. I attended UCC previously. I came to RCC and loved meeting all the new people. The lessons are enjoyable with excellent teachers.

Daniel Worthy...I study BTEC Business Level 3 at

Rutland County College. I attended UCC previously. Both the teaching and the resources available here are really good.

Rhys Moxham...I used to go to UCC and started in

September 2011 at Rutland County College. I study A levels in History, Physics, Geology and Geography. I like that the college is small so everyone knows each other and you feel supported.

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Jacob Harris….My name is Jacob Harris.

I attend RCC and study BTEC Business level 3. RCC is a great place to work at your own pace and ultimately succeed.

Thomas Green…My name is Tom and I am

studying BTEC Business level 3. RCC is a great place to learn due to great understanding and helpful teachers. The course is great for preparing me to go to university.

Chloe Bubb…I came to RCC from Catmose

College in 2010 and I am studying English Literature and Language, 20th Century History and Law. When I was looking for a college, I wanted to find somewhere

friendly, small and somewhere great for my education, therefore I came to RCC. Here, the staff are really easy to talk to and you can ask them for help. Also, due to it being small, I have easily been able to make friends and get on with everyone.

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Long Field School and John Ferneley College are excellent schools serving the Melton area and we have been delighted to enrol an increasing number of their students in recent years. At the time of going to press we have received 77 applications from the Melton area and we have been enormously impressed with their quality and commitment. Many of our most ambitious students come from Melton because they have made a real commitment to come here. Furthermore, there is a long history of students coming to Rutland from Melton and our move to Barleythorpe

makes that even more likely in the future. The bus from Melton drops you off outside the college.

Read the testimony of Melton students and talk to Melton students who already come here. Better still, come in and see us anytime. Watch our lessons in action, inspect our results, talk to a senior member and find out for yourself what the college is like. We are sure you will be impressed.

Melton

Most CBEC students progressed to Rutland County College in 2011 and we were also delighted to enrol a number of students from the Stamford Endowed Schools and Stamford Queen Eleanor School. For CBEC students there are huge benefits in continuing on with us although Rutland County College feels very different to CBEC because it is Sixth Form College with students from all over Rutland and beyond. Over 120 students now travel to us every day from Stamford.

Potential A Level students, including those aspiring to the top universities should know that if they come to us and work hard they will achieve their ambitions. Very able former CBEC students like Jacob Jones, Jonathon Tyler and Hannah-Mae Wilkinson have been accepted at top universities this year and have done every bit as well as others from their year group who went elsewhere. One straight A grade student who had previously attended an independent school commented that the quality of teaching was ‘higher as anything he had ever experienced before’ and

that it had ‘more than exceeded his expectations’.

We also take a unique approach to help the 40% of students who do not get 5 A*-C including English and Maths called the Bridging Year. This has already been acclaimed by the Federation of Small Businesses, the Princes Trust and many local employers as exactly what is needed to get these young people on the road to success. It is not an approach you will find anywhere else because it prepares you fully for an apprenticeship at the age of 17. Find out more on Page 8.

CBEC and the Stamford Schools

Emma Poolan…I came from Long Field School in

Melton. The AS levels I have chosen are Geography, Geology, Economics and Photography with Art. I like how the college is laid out and the classes are small so we already know our course and the plans for how the course will work in the future.

Ryan Wade…Hi, my name is Ryan. I came from

King Edward VII in Melton. I have chosen to study Photography, Music, Maths and PE. I enjoy the way you are treated as an adult and it’s not a busy college.

Alice Rowley…I came from King Edward VII in

Melton Mowbray. I am currently studying English, Sociology and Drama. I really enjoy RCC as it has a friendly atmosphere and I thrive

on being independent.

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Jacob Jones…I started

at RCC in September

2010, studying A level History, Law and Media. My immediate impressions of the college were that it was a warm welcoming place. During the course of the year that was proved right. I thoroughly enjoy my time at RCC, the teachers are all fantastic, providing help when it is needed and generally making the classes fun to be in. The campus has excellent facilities and it is definitely worth choosing to study here.

Charlotte Fletcher...Rutland County College is a very

friendly place, As it is so small all the teachers know the students well. The college is a great place to learn and meet new people.

Elliot Whiting...I have recently begun studying

A Levels in Biology, Physics, Sociology and Psychology at Rutland County College. For me it was the natural progression after studying at CBEC for 5 years.

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How to applyThere are 5 easy steps

All course selections prior to enrolment are provisional, which means that you can change your mind about the courses you wish to follow between applying and enrolling (and many people do).

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Fill out an application form which can be found either

¶ In this prospectus or ¶On our website at www.rutlandcountycollege.com

We will send you an acknowledgement when we have received your application

You will be invited to an informal interview in the spring

Formal Enrolment takes place on the afternoon of GCSE results day; whether you have applied before or not you can simply come in on this day to apply

Send it to Post 16 Application 2013 Rutland County College Main Road Barleythorpe Oakham Rutland LE1 7EE

Or complete it online and submit it via our website Or simply drop it into Rutland County College (Oakham Campus) in person, placing the form in an envelope marked Post 16 Application 2013.

We are fully committed to providing equality of opportunity for all our staff and students. The Institute values the unique experiences, abilities and backgrounds of each individual and will endeavour to provide a friendly and supportive environment to help all our members to achieve their full potential.

Equal Opportunities for all

We will seek to remove barriers to successful learning and strive to provide a positive working and learning environment with an ethos of respect and dignity. We will work to eliminate any prejudice, discrimination or bigotry on the basis of race, gender, religion, colour, class, age, disability or sexual orientation.

A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be obtained from the website.

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How to find us...The information in this prospectus was correct at the time of going to print and does not form any part of a formal contract. Any course, service or facility may be altered or withdrawn owing to circumstances beyond the control of Rutland County College. Rutland County College reserves the right to refuse admission.

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