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Welcome to NEW College’s Prospectus 2013. We are delighted that you areconsidering applying to study with us. This prospectus is designed to help youmake important choices in what will be the next crucial step in your education.We are sure that, as you find out more about the College, you will appreciatejust how much we have to offer and how we can help you to achieve yourgoals in life.

NEW College provides a distinctive and very special student experience. Our number onepriority is teaching and learning, and so we expect it to be yours too. Despite havingaround 1900 students, we pride ourselves on valuing you as individuals and responding toyour needs. Because NEW College is larger than most school sixth forms, the range ofsubjects that you can study and variety of activities we can offer is wider. As a student atNEW College you will be treated as a young adult and supported in every step in yourlearning journey.Talking to past and present students is a very good way for you to find out what life at NEWCollege is about and will certainly help explain why we are so popular. One important reasonfor our popularity and reputation is our examination results. We are consistently the topperforming A-Level institution across the Wakefield district. Additionally, we are proud of theprogress our students make at A-Level compared with their GCSE results. This measureputs us in the top 25% nationally of all sixth form providers. These results allow our studentsto move onto the next stage of their careers both well qualified and confident.

NEW College recognises its role in terms ofChild Protection and has allocated a seniormember of staff with full responsibility for this.Richard Fletcher, Vice Principal, ensures that allstaff, governors and volunteers working in theCollege are fully aware of the policy.

From Pauline HagenNEW College Principal

Thank you for your interest in NEWCollege. If you choose to join us you will bepart of a dynamic community with a strongfocus on achievement and progression.

Your success in exams will be ofparamount importance to us and equally,we want you to grow personally andsocially whilst at college and participatefully in the exciting opportunities availableto you outside your lessons. In short, wewill strive for excellence together.The College has an establishedreputation for very strong examperformance and you will know that weare passionate about sustaining andimproving teaching and learning so thatevery student’s results represent his/herbest possible achievement.A key aspect of the NEW Collegeexperience is the young adultenvironment in which you will learn. Wewill respect you as an individual andencourage you to work in partnershipwith staff to achieve your goals. We willhelp you to take increasing responsibilityfor your learning and to achieve self-confidence, skills and knowledge whichwill help you to progress in life, work andfuture study. Because we are specialistsin post-16 qualifications, we are able tooffer an extensive choice of academicsubjects and a diverse range of widercollege activities, including PerformingArts, Music, Sport, Foreign Exchange andchallenging global expeditions. Many ofour students, past and present, speak oftheir affection for NEW College as a veryspecial place in which students arehappy and supported and equallychallenged to achieve their very best.We hope what follows will conveysomething of this special quality and thatyou will be encouraged to come andmeet us at our Open Events.We look forward to seeing you.

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New College Sixth Form Prospectus 2014

Vice Principals:Richard Fletcher and Leon Riley

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NEW College achievedrecord breaking examinationresults in 2013 with a passrate of 99%. This includesA* to B (high grades) of 46%and A* to C grades of 74%.

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Saturday 19 October 2013 - 10am-2pm • Thursday 21 November 2013 - 5pm-8.30pmThere will be opportunities to:

Take a tour of the College • Visit subject areasTalk to staff and students • Listen to a presentation by the Principal

For any admission enquiries please contact: Student Services on01977 702139 or email: [email protected]

or alternatively Vice Principal - Richard Fletcher: [email protected]

All Students and their parents arewelcome to attend our Open Events on:

The Ultimate 6th Form Experience 4About the College 5Choosing your Course 6How We Support You 8Direct Study Time 10Are You Gifted and Able 11How do I Apply? 12A Level Courses 2014-2015 14BTEC Courses 2014-2015 30Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 38New Building Programme 39Enrichment Opportunities for Everyone 40Exam Results 2013 (Record breaking) 42

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Outstanding examinations results.

An adult atmosphere in which everyone is valued and respected as anindividual.

A specialist and dedicated team of Progress Tutors who provide friendlyand professional guidance throughout your time in college.

A wide-range of A Level, BTEC and GCSE courses so you can choose thecombination of subjects that are right for you.

Highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers with the expertise andspecialist subject knowledge.

A very experienced careers advice and guidance team who are available,whether you want to go to university or into the ‘world of work’.

An extensive enrichment programme, including the highly regarded Dukeof Edinburgh Award Scheme, World Expedition, Community & HigherSports Leaders Award, College Radio, Performing Arts, Competitive andRectreational sport and much more.

Three floors of study space with IT facilities, textbooks, journals and multimedia resources. Facilities to suit varied learning styles, from independent study booths to bookable group rooms. A multitude of services all under one roof to support students, including the Careers team, Study Support and Pastoral Care services.A commitment to ensuring that the transition between your high schooland starting at NEW College is as smooth as possible.

A timetable very different from school, designed to incorporate study periods and social time.


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We aim to be an inclusiveprovider of education inwhich students and staffwork together to achievepotential and transform lives.

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We expect all members ofour College community toshare and enact theCollege’s values, which are:

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To provide dynamic, highquality learning experiencesin a supportive, inclusiveenvironment, enablingacademic success andpersonal growth.

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NEW College is a thriving, dynamic, friendly and successfulcommunity and there has never been a better time to join it.

With over 1900 sixth form students, we are large enough to offer awide choice of subjects, yet we are still able to enjoy a friendlysense of community.

The quality of our staff and the warm relationships thatexist throughout the College make it an exciting andenjoyable place in which to learn.

Students join NEW College from across the Wakefield districtand beyond (from over 30 schools). This diversity generates anopen and inclusive atmosphere.

We believe that NEW College provides a“staging post” between school anduniversity or a career, enabling studentsto move forward with more skills andqualifications working in an independent,self-directing way.

Moreover, irrespective of their grades, we know that ourstudents leave with the confidence and personal and socialmaturity that gives them a firm foundation in their adult lives.

Once again our students celebrated excellent results in thesummer, which will enable them to progress to university orthe world of work.

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The quality of teaching is exemplary,the people you meet are amazing,college is just awesome!!

Tom Clayton, The King’s High School

A great experience that is enjoyable.The teachers are really good andencouraging towards everyone.

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At NEW College we offer a wide range of Advanced Level courses. The advantage offollowing an A-Level programme is that you are able to keep your options open andnot specialise or go down a particular route before you are ready.Alternatively, if you already know which subject you would like to specialise in, you shouldconsider one of our BTEC Extended Diplomas (3 A Level equivalent) or combine the two.The combination of subjects you choose is very important as your future aspirations andinterests could depend on them.

AS/A Level Entry RequirementsThe college minimum entry requirement is five GCSE passes at grade C or above, from fourdifferent subject areas. They must include a GCSE grade C, or higher in Mathematics or English.Some A-Level subjects carry a specific entry requirement which is highlighted in the subjectsection of the prospectus.

BTEC Entry RequirementsThis is the same as A-Level entry requirements except that you have to have a minimum of fourGCSE passes at grade C as opposed to five. Some do have specific entry requirements whichcan be found in the subject section of the prospectus.

NEW College Learning PathwaysWhen you join us you will be given advice and guidance about the number of subjects and thecombination of subjects most appropriate for your individual career and university goals, andyour achievements so far. We call these Learning Pathways and they are described in thetable below.

How will I choose my subjects?

The first questions you should ask yourself:

Do I prefer coursework or exams or a combination of both?Do I have a career in mind that requires particular subjects?

(seek advice from a careers advisor)

Programmes of Study/Planned Learning Hours

All students must enrol on to a programme of study that incorporates a minimumof 540 planned learning hours. Students will not be accepted on programmes

less than 540 hours. Student programmes will also contain an element of work experience

and/or employability skills.

Level 3 Pathways

For full coursedescriptionsplease visitour website:www.ncpontefract.ac.uk

1 3 Five A* - C grades (from across four different Four AS Levelssubjects) including English and Maths

2 3 Five A* – C grades (from across four Three AS Levels (or different subjects) including English or Maths equivalent) (plus English

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3 3 Four A* to C grades (from across four BTEC courses (equivalent different subjects) including English or of 3) (plus re-sit EnglishMaths or Maths if not achieved)

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The College is committed to recruiting with integrity. This may sometimesmean that we will offer a student a place at College subject to our guidancepost results. Factors including GCSE average points score, subject specificentry requirements and actual grades will be taken into account whendeciding on the most appropriate Programme of Study.



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Students who have not been infull-time education for variousreasons or who have recentlymoved to the United Kingdomfrom another country will beasked to sit a short test todetermine the level of coursethey are most suited to.

Subjects that weoffer at GCSE(Level 2)

IndividualAssessment

New College has made me a lot moreindependent, I know if I need help/supportthere is always someone there.

Brooke Dempsey, Cathedral Academy

At NEW College we offer one-year Intermediate (Level 2) courses. These allowstudents to improve on the grades gained in Year 11 and/or fill any gaps in theirqualifications.

A large percentage of our Level 2 students move onto AS Level courses on completionof a successful one-year Intermediate programme.

The above pathway can be accessed only if a student's behaviour, attendance andreport are satisfactory. Ultimately the decision to allow a student to progress to aLevel 3 programme will be at the Vice Principals discretion.

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To study at Level 2 you should have achieved a good range of GCSEs(or equivalent) mainly at grades D and E.

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Your Progress Tutor will support you in theearly weeks of settling into college life, andwill help you adjust to the new challenges inmanaging work, prioritising tasks anddeveloping study skills. Later on, your tutor will provide guidanceand support as you plan for progressionfrom College to the next stage, whether thisis university, an internship, gap year oremployment. Your relationship with yourtutor will be key to ensuring you get thevery best out of College life and engagewith it fully.Your Progress Tutor will deliver an inductiontutorial programme which will cover manyaspects of College life in order to supportyou as you settle into College. You will getan opportunity to meet your Progress Tutorbefore you start NEW College by joining usfor our Induction Day that takes place in thesummer term.Tutorial sessions held once a week will be amixture of one-to-one interviews andimportant relevant topics, such as social andcareer related issues.In offering you this we hope that we cancontinue to help you grow as a person andprepare you for life after College, whether thatbe work, training or university.

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NEW College encourages all Year 12students to participate in the WorkExperience Programme. For some studentsit will be essential to complete workexperience to meet entry requirements, asset by the Higher Education Providers.For others it may be an integral part ofthe course. Here at NEW College youwill be given support before, during andafter your placement to ensure youhave a successful experience in asafe, relevant and friendlyenvironment.

“The work experience programme atPontefract NEW College is outstanding. I wasgiven the opportunity to work at UptonPrimary School and Ash Grove PrimarySchool, which were both excellent. The staffwere friendly and thechildren at bothschools were adelight toteach, and Iwas givenrelevantand useful

opportunities to work with small groups andwith a range of year groups. I can definitelysay that this experience has encouraged meto follow this career path even more so!”

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Higher Education &the World of WorkThe Careers Team at NEW Collegeencourage students to research theiroptions and support them along the way inrealising their potential and ambitions. A large number of NEW College studentsprogress to Higher Education each year.

Progress Tutors and our Careers Advisersare able to guide you through this process.We also work hard to support our studentswho may be seeking employment orapprenticeships after studying at College.At our Higher Education InformationEvening for Parents we discuss theapplications process and the financialimplications of studying at university. Tosupport students who may be consideringapplying to either Oxford or CambridgeUniversity we have a specially designedprogramme encouraging students andsupporting them through the applicationprocess. We have excellent links andpartnerships with universities. In the summer we hold an annualProgression Day with over 60 speakersfrom local universities and employers.We support our students seekingemployment with application formpreparation, CV writing and interviewpractice. We advertise suitable vacanciesand apprenticeships.Students are able to seek careers advicefive days a week from our experiencedand professionally qualified CareersAdvisers.

Study SupportThe Study Support Team aims to help studentsmaximise their educational achievements duringtheir time at NEW College. The welcoming and professional tutors will giveyou individual help with any aspect of yourstudies. The service is open to all students,whatever your target grade. Students oftenseek help with study skills, writing skills andGCSE Maths and English.Support is provided in small groups, ‘one toone’ or in-class, according to the needs andwishes of the student.We actively promote a policy of inclusion, sospecialist support is available for students withhealth problems or disabilities, such as cerebralpalsy, autism and dyslexia. Our provision oftenincludes access arrangements for examinations,such as extra time and the use of computers. Itis very important that you disclose anydisabilities or difficulties on your collegeapplication so we can plan in advance to meetyour needs.

CounsellingWe offer a confidential counselling service thatoffers you the space and time to think and talkabout specific problems and for us to thinktogether about difficulties you are having. TheCollege counselling team also offers guidance onrelaxation techniques. Counselling is a skilledway of helping you to focus on your concernsand developmental issues, while at the sametime exploring specific problems, makingchoices, coping with crises, working throughfeelings of conflict and improving relationshipswith others.

The counselling service is available fromMonday- Friday, 9 - 4pm, situated in theHealth Point. We also have our very own team of StudentsOffering Support (SOS), a group of friendlystudents who are trained in listening skills.They are available if you would like aninformal chat, collect information or needpractical help with college or other problems.

College InternshipsAt NEW College we offer a variety of selectinternships to our students. Internships aresimilar to work experience placements butare actually based within the College. Theseare likely to take place within departmentareas and are at set times on a weekly basise.g. one morning or afternoon per week.Examples of some of the Internships we offerinclude working in the Learning ResourceCentre, Administration, IT, Media, PerformingArts Technician, Sport and much more.Our prestigious Internships are seen toprovide potential employees with valuableand appropriate experience.More information regarding NEW Collegeinternships will be available to you once youstart in September.

Employability skillsAt NEW College we take your next stepsvery seriously. We are ultimately responsiblefor ensuring after your two years with us younot only have the necessary qualifications toprogress but also the invaluableemployability skills in order for you to step into the world of work pre or post university.As part of your tutorial programme, which isdelivered by your progress tutor, you willbuild up numerous employability skills toprepare you for future employment. At NEWCollege we constantly work with employersso that we can ensure you have developedthe skills they are looking for.Having the right employability skills can bethe difference between you being successfulin the world of work or not!

Financial Support-16-19 Bursary FundThe Bursary Fund is for students aged16-19 and is a payment of moneyprovided to support students in theirlearning. The allowance is means-testedand students may be eligible if totalhousehold assessed income is £20,000 orbelow.If you think you are eligible to receivefinancial support through the 16-19Bursary Fund, applications are availablefrom our Student Reception or can bedownloaded from the College websitewww.ncpontefract.ac.ukStudent attendance will be checkedweekly, with payment being made halftermly in arrears. Payment will only bemade for the weeks where yourattendance and work performance hasbeen satisfactory.If you have any questions regarding the 16-19 Bursary Fund please [email protected]

Monthly Assessments

NEW College has amuch better and morerelaxed atmospherethan school.Andrew Shepherd,Freeston Academy

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• Both your Progress Tutor and subject teachers will review your progress on a monthly basis and together you will agree targets to ensure motivation, direction and a clear plan of action to keep you on track and improving.

• Monthly progress monitoring will focus on your achievement and your attendance in each of your subjects.

• All this information will be recorded and will be accessible to both parents and students daily and securely via the Internet.



Directed College life differs in some important waysfrom school life, and this is no doubt partlywhy you are interested in joining us.

To start with, there are no uniforms and nobells, and you are encouraged to use stafffirst names.Another key difference is the time you willhave when you are not in class. This isknown as your ‘directed time’ as there is anexpectation that you will manage a balancebetween meeting friends and studying in oneof our Learning Zones.

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

This is an all-in-one centre combining thefunction of a library (book lending, audio-visual material, newspapers etc) and aLearning Resource Centre (lots of differenttypes of electronic material).The LRC is also the home of our StudySupport team. If you need additional supportwith your studies, the LRC is the place to be!

The Open Access Learning Zone (A8)

There are several computer rooms availablefor students to use for extra study; however,the Open Access Learning Zone in A Block isthe biggest, housing 65 computers in oneroom. You can drop in at any time andcomputers will be available for you to use.

The Open access Apple MacComputer Suite

This open access computer room is available toall Photography, Media, Art, Design, FilmStudies and Textiles students on a drop-in-basis.

Teacher Access Periods

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Equalityand Diversity

Over the past three years 24NEW College students have appliedand successfully secured aninterview at Oxbridge with 9 of thesestudents going on to be offered places.

Are you expectingoutstanding GCSEresults?

Do you intend to apply for a course at acompetitive University?If ‘yes’ you will be interested to know that NEWCollege can support your ambitions and helpyou achieve your potential. Our commitment isto every individual learner and, of course, thisincludes our high-achieving students. Our highability students do extremely well in terms ofexam success, achievements in college, anduniversity progression.

What can the Excellence Academydo for you?Before you start, your application form andGCSE achievement at enrolment willimmediately identify you as academicallyable. Of course your subject teachers willthen make sure that you are appropriatelychallenged with learning tasks and resources.You’ll be encouraged to use our virtuallearning environment to access in-depthmaterial. Your learning journey will becarefully managed to ensure you achieve youracademic potential.

Here at NEW College, we are passionatelycommitted to providing an inclusive learningenvironment in which diversity is bothcelebrated and valued.We promise to treat each individual studentwith respect and dignity and to ensure thatevery member of our community studies andlearns in an environment free fromdiscrimination, harassment or victimisation.We have a fundamental belief in theentitlement of every learner to fulfil his or herpotential and will help both to remove anybarriers to that full achievement and promoteequality of opportunity across all aspects ofcollege life.We take our responsibility to eliminate allforms of inequality seriously and our Single

Equality Scheme provides the framework forour commitment. The Student Executiveincludes an elected Member for Equality andDiversity and is active in the promotion ofevents and celebrations, as well as in theregular reporting of equality issues to theCollege Equality and Diversity Committee.Our commitment to recognising andcelebrating diversity runs through our teachingand learning, our student support and pastoralsystems and our enrichment programme. Wewant to ensure that a disability of any kinddoes not prevent any student from succeedingand our study support function is directed atchallenging everyone to achieve his/herpotential, succeed and progress.

Forward PlanningWhen it comes to university applications,you will be invited to join in a range ofactivities, run by specialist staff, to help youmake progression choices appropriate toyour ability and aspirations. If you decide toapply to a prestigious university such asOxford or Cambridge, you will have accessto an individual guidance programme toprepare you for the more demandinginterview and selection process.Similarly, if you wish to apply for a highlycompetitive course such as Medicine orVeterinary Science, again, you’ll be givenspecific, individual advice, guidance andinformation. You’ll be invited on lots ofuniversity visits, including our Oxford andCambridge Residential Programme.As well as helping you with preparation,you’ll be encouraged to participate inactivities to help you fulfil your academicpotential, such as our Debating Society,Reading Group and trips and visits tostudent conferences, universities andcultural events. 11Applicants withdisabilities orlearning difficultiesThe College welcomes students withdisabilities or learning difficulties andwe will ensure that there is continuityand equal access to the opportunitiesand experiences on offer:

Via our close working relationshipswith our local schools and throughJane Rolfe (Senior Study SupportAssistant), we will endeavour to makesure that transition from high school toNEW College will be as smooth aspossible.


If you are interested in applying to NEW College for entry inSeptember 2014 simply follow the nine steps to enrolmentguidelines below.

Finally, if you have any questions or queries about anything relatingto applying to NEW College, please contact Richard Fletcher(Vice Principal) or Student Services on 01977 702139.


HOW DOI APPLY?

Visit NEW College for the day in Year 10 and experience a College Taster Day.(Not all schools.)

Attend a presentation (assembly) by NEW College at your school. Obtain acopy of our prospectus. (Not all schools.)

Read the prospectus/website and start to consider the courses you are interestedin. (Remember some subjects are assessed by exams and some are assessed bycoursework.)

Attend one of our two Open Events which is strongly recommended –students and parents are very welcome. Opportunities to listen to a shortpresentation by the Principal and speak to subject staff and students.

Open Events are:

Saturday 19 October 2013 - 10am-2pmThursday 21 November 2013 - 5pm-8.30pm

Fill in the on-line application form using ‘UCAS Progress’ (awaitconfirmation/receipt of your application). If you are unable to access this, thenplease use a college paper application form.

In the months of January through to April, you will receive a letter through thepost inviting you to attend an interview. If all goes well you will be offered aconditional place at the College dependent on your GCSE results.

You will then receive a letter through the post inviting you to attend an InductionDay after your final GCSE exams in July. Here, you will spend some time in thesubjects you have chosen to study. The focus of this day is to prepare you for yourfuture time at the College.

GCSE Results Day August 2014. If you do not get the GCSEs you require,please come into college after collecting your results to discuss your optionswith our staff.

In order for you to complete the final stage of applying to NEW College, you willneed to attend our Enrolment Day. It is important that you bring proof of yourqualifications in order to enrol at the College.

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New College hasbeen a great placefor me to further myeducation!Madina Wakenge,Freeston Academy (Student President 2013-2014)

APPLICATIONFORMIf your school has access to on-lineapplications such as ‘UCAS Progress’please seek advice from your Head ofYear on how to complete it.Alternatively, you can download anapplication form from our Collegewebsite.

FIRSTINTERVIEW• Interviews will take place between

January 2014 and April 2014. If you are applying from a local school interviews will take place at your school.

• If applying from a school with a sixth form or from out of the area then you will be invited for an evening interview at college.

• If you wish your parents/guardians to accompany you at the interview, they will be very welcome.

• At the interview we will discuss your proposed course choices and find out more about your career aspirations.

• The interview is a key part of the application process and provides the opportunity to discuss your predicted qualifications and course choices ensuring that they are right for you .

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The Accounting course puts most emphasison trying to give an insight into the world offinance and developing the technical skillsthat underpin accounting activity. You will beengaged in a range of problem-solvingactivities that help you learn the distinctlanguage and techniques of accountancy.You will deal with number based problems toidentify accounting problems and suggestsolutions. Accounting will provide you with agreat preparation for this line of work.

Topics you will cover:As an Accounting student you will be able toapply your understanding to explaining realworld practical problems. You will learn howand why businesses keep financial recordsand will become skilled in the preparation of

At NEW College we offer a wide range of Advanced Level courses. Theadvantage of following an A-Level programme is that they are still regardedas the most academic qualification so are therefore highly regarded by themost prestigious universities. A-Levels are assessed by end of year exams.

business documents, such as profit & lossaccounts, cash flow and balance sheets, fromraw data. Your studies will be related to bothsmall and large business. As you develop intothe second year you will learn how to interpretfinancial information and to make judgementsabout business performance.

Subject Specific Requirements:Grade C in GCSE Maths.

Student Comment:Accounting is a testing subject, whichinvolves not only maths but key concepts andideas linked to business. The subject is veryrewarding.Vicky Jarvis, Castleford Academy

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The Visual Arts department at NEWCollege offers students the opportunity tobe creative, and develop their independentworking skills in an exciting andsupportive environment. Art is an exciting and inspiring subject thatwill develop your skills in a broad range ofmedia such as drawing, painting, printing,3D as well develop as your creative thinkingand allow you the opportunity to workindependently. Your work will be developed through viewingand investigating the work of other artists.As the course progresses you will be able to

select your own area of interest and developyour work in areas that suit you. Emphasis isplaced on sketchbooks which will recordyour ideas, creativity and independent work. Art is based around being creative andexciting with your work, trying new mediaand techniques and challenging yourself tocome up with original ideas, workindependently and produce interesting andpersonal art work. Topics you will cover:The course begins with a skills-building unitwhich will develop skills you already have aswell as expose you to media and ideas youmay not have used before. You will look at a wide range of other artistswork both traditional and contemporary anduse these to inspire and inform your own work.You will then be able to select your owndirection to work in picking ideas and mediathat suit you. There is an externally set assignment in bothAS and A2 where you will be given a startingpoint to explore and develop in your own way. This will conclude with you producing a finalpiece of work in a timed exam and exhibitingyour work at the end of the A2 year. Subject Specific Requirements:GCSE Art grade C or higher or BTEC Artdistinction or portfolio of work.

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Accounting is not for you if: you just like doing sums, don't like exams, or want an easy subject.

Art is for you if: you enjoy drawing and painting fromobservation and be willing to try out lotsof different ideas in a creative manner.

Art is not for you if: you prefer drawing cartoons,graffiti art and copying images.


NEW College has a fantastic, relaxed andsocial environment. Much more freedomaround college than high school.Matt Wiedhl, Kettlethorpe High School

Studying Biology at A Level will increaseyour knowledge of the living world andthe practical techniques currently usedin different fields of Biology.An AS/A Level qualification in Biology willallow you to progress to a wide variety ofcareers or biological, medical and healthrelated subjects at degree level.

Topics you will cover:Cells, Biological Molecules, BreathingDigestion, Transport systems in animalsand plants, Ecosystems and Biodiversity,Health and diseases, DNA, Genetics andGene technology, Biodiversity andclassification, Nerves, hormones and thebrain and Respiration and photosynthesis.

Studying Human Biology at A Level willincrease your knowledge of the livingworld and particularly of the workings ofthe human body and of various healthand disease. It will also increase yourawareness of some of the techniquescurrently used in different fields ofBiology and in health care settings.An AS/A level qualification in Human Biologywill allow you to progress to a wide variety ofbiological, health and sports related careersand degree courses.This A Level subject will suit students whohave an interest in the human body, healthand diseases and wish to study a sciencesubject at AS/A level but are not studyingother sciences.

Topics you will cover:Biological Molecules, Blood, Circulatory andGas Exchange Systems, The Developing cell

and child (from pregnancy to the adult),Infectious Disease, Non InfectiousDisease, Energy and Respiration, HumanReproduction and Populations, Geneticsin the 21st Century, The Nervous System(eyes, brain, nerves and diseases andinjuries), Homeostasis (liver, kidneys,temperature regulation) and the third ageSubject Specific Requirements:GCSE Biology or additional science gradeB, plus grade C in Maths.

Biology (Human)This starts in September 2014

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Subject Specific Requirements:GCSE Biology or Additional science

Grade B, plus grade C in Maths.

Student Comment:I’m so glad I took Biology, I encourage othersto do the same. The support you receive fromteachers is amazing.Natalie Carter, Carelton High School

Biology (Human) is for you if: youare good at science, have an interest inliving things and you are good at learningfacts, solving problems and you enjoypractical work.

Biology (Human) is not for you if:you dislike learning a large amount ofcontent and struggle with solvingproblems and calculations in exams.

Biology is for you if: you are good atscience, have an interest in living thingsand you are good at learning facts, solvingproblems and you enjoy practical work.

Biology is not for you if: you dislikelearning a large amount of content andstruggle with solving problems andcalculations in exams.


Have you ever thought why somebusinesses succeed and others go‘bust’? The AS in Business Studiesenables students to focus on thedynamic and exciting nature of thebusiness world, answering questionssuch as where do businesses comefrom? What makes a successfulbusiness succeed? A great deal ofemphasis is placed on businessentrepreneurs. Students will explore realbusiness scenarios and completepractical activities to find solutions toproblems that all start up businesses areup against. Not everything in thebusiness world has a right or wronganswer but there are implications toevery decision businesses make.Students will develop analytical skillsthroughout the course that will be furtherdeveloped where they will research andwork with topical business issues.

Topics you will cover:At AS you look at the issues andproblems of managing small scalebusiness. The focus of study will start tolook at the global business themes thatyou hear about in the news.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:Business Studies is a great subject thathas provided me with an insight into thereal world. You learn something newevery lesson and taking Business Studieswill help your future career prospects.Mohammed Alam, De Lacy Academy


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I’m really enjoying mytime here, the staff arefriendly and havesupported me both incollege with my studiesand outside of collegewith my sportsvolunteering.

Alex Bolton,Crofton Academy

Chemistry is a rewarding, enjoyable andchallenging subject that is highlyregarded by both universities andemployers. The majority of the workextends ideas already encountered atGCSE; this added depth of knowledgeincreases the understanding ofChemistry.

Topics you will cover:Atoms, Bonds and Groups, Atoms andReactions, Electrons, Bonding andStructure, The Periodic Table, Chains,Energy and Resources, Basic Concepts andHydrocarbons, Resources, Alcohols,Halogenoalkanes and Analysis, EnergyRings, Polymers and Analysis, Rings, Acidsand Amines, Polymers and Synthesis,Analysis, Equilibrium, Energetics andElements, Rates, Equilibrium and pH andEnergy Transition Elements.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal college entry requirements applyplus a grade B at GCSE Chemistry, orgrade B in Additional Science moduleplus grade C MathsStudent Comment:My tutors at College have been supportiveall the way, and were a massive help with myapplication to study Chemistry at Oxford.James Coppin, The Snaith School

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Business is for you if: you areinterested in the real world news outsideof your classroom and want tounderstand the reasons why businessesare successful. Business is not for you if: youwant the teacher to give you all theanswers or to simply learn from atextbook.

Chemistry is for you if: you enjoyscience and are interested in thereactions taking place all around us inthis amazing world we live in!

Chemistry is not for you if: youdo not like exams, practical work, or ifyou are not looking for a challenge.


Topics you will cover:Investigating performing artsorganisations, Production planning (skillsdevelopment), Identification and rehearsalof appropriate technical operations orpieces from existing repertoire,Participation in the presentation of aperformance to an audience, Effective self-promotion, Attitudes and survival skills andResearching stylistic conventions.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements applyplus a GCSE Dance grade C or BTEC

Dance is a challenging yet extremely rewarding subject, designed to prepare studentsfor the exciting industry of Performing Arts. Throughout the course, students will beexposed to a variety of different dance styles, including contemporary, ballet, jazz,modern, musical theatre and street.

Performing Arts (Merit) qualification desirable.Students with neither will be ask to do anaudition.

Student Comment:The specific area of A Level dance I haveenjoyed the most this year was obtaining newdance styles of jazz, ballet and contemporaryas well as gaining confidence to perform invarious productions.Jade Brown, St Thomas A BeckettCatholic School

Dance Drama is a dynamic and excitingcourse that prepares students forperformance and beyond. Led by theArtistic Director of the acclaimedHorizon Arts Theatre Company, thisprogramme of study allows studentsto create, understand and performdrama in a challenging way.

Throughout the course students willstudy many different dramatic genresincluding physical theatre, naturalism,devising and improvisation. Thisuniquely delivered programme isdesigned for those interested incontinuing their study of performing artsin higher education and those who wanta fresh and exhilarating challenge. What will I study?:Exploration of Drama & Theatre, TheatreText in Performance, Exploration ofDramatic Performance and Theatre Textin Context.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements plusGCSE Drama Grade C or BTEC Drama atMerit or above. GCSE grade C Englishwould be an advantage.Student Comment:If you want to get better at drama andhave tons of fun at the same time thiscourse is perfect.Conor-Walker Morrison,Purston E-Act Academy

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Drama is for you if you: arecreative, confident, independent andhard working.

Drama is not for you if: you dislikewritten work and performing inpublic.

Dance is for you if: you’re energetic, creative and disciplined.Dance is not for you if: you’re shy when performing or physically unfit.



Do you watch the news and find yourselfhearing terms such as inflation,unemployment and economic growth andnot really understand what they mean?Economics is the subject that explainsthese concepts and many more and will

This course allows youto develop your interestand enjoyment inEnglish Language andLiterature as you will:use both linguistic andliterary approaches whenreading and analysing awide variety of written,spoken and multimodaltexts; explore thesignificance of contextualfactors in the productionand reception of texts;undertake independentand sustained studies to

develop your skills as a writer and interpreterof language through creating and evaluatingyour own coursework texts.

Topics you will cover:Critical Reading of Literary and Non-LiteraryTexts, Analysing and Producing,Performance Texts, Poetry and prose,Producing texts for performance,Comparative analysis of texts and Reviewingapproaches (currently Wuthering Heights).

Subject Specific Requirements:Grade C in GCSE English Language.

Student Comment:It’s really interesting course which helps meto explore any creative side and it alsohelps me to expand my knowledge of howlanguage and literature work together.Hannah Toole, Freeston Academy

transform your understanding of the worldaround you. Why is petrol so expensive? Whyare food prices increasing? Why do we paytaxes? These are all questions that peopleask on a day-to-day basis and by studyingEconomics you will know all the answers.

Topics you will cover:You will be given a workbook packed withexercises and tasks that we will completein lessons through a variety of activitiesand lively discussions, covering currentissues such as smoking ban, how to dealwith environmental pollution and the recentUK recession and the economics ofEurope. The workbook, when completed,then forms a great resource for revision.There is a wide range of resourcesavailable to help you on the course, all ofwhich are available electronically so youcan access them from home. Theseprovide help at any time of the day, anyday of the week.Subject Specific Requirements:Grade C in GCSE English Language andgrade C in GCSE Maths.Student Comment:Economics is one of the most importantsubjects. I have enjoyed debating crucialissues such as the environment, povertyand the economic crisis. I would stronglyrecommend it as an A Level.Harry Clayton, WakefieldIndependent School

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Economics is for you if: you havean interest in what is happening in theeconomy and can understand dataand graphs.

Economics is not for you if: youdislike formal exams with essay-style questions and diagrams.

English Language/Literature Combined is for you if: you enjoy coursework andgrammar and analysing the way language is used to achieve particular effects in literarytexts, some unseen.

English Language/Literature Combined is not for you if: you do not likecoursework, discussion, grammar and analysing the language of a range of (oftenunseen) literary texts.


English Literature provides you with theopportunity to develop your interestand enjoyment in literary studies. Youwill explore challenging ideas, asexpressed through poetry, prose anddrama from different periods. You willbe encouraged to develop your ownresponses to texts, considering otherreaders’ interpretations, with adeepening appreciation of thesignificance of cultural and historicalinfluences upon readers and writers.The course is of interest to anyone keento find out about the way literaturechallenges conventional thinking in thefield of human relationships and ideas.

Topics you will cover:Poetry (post-1900) & Drama 1 post -1990),Prose Study & Creative Reading , Explorationof two novels, Creative Reading, Writing ashort creative piece within the genre ofgothic literature, Period & Genre Study andPoetry (Pre-1800) & Drama.

Subject Specific Requirements:Grade C in GCSE English Language. (Also aGrade C in GCSE English Literature if studied).

Student Comment:The teachers are very helpful and you get agreat insight into the subject. Reading greatliterature and writing your own stories isfantastic. I would recommend it to anyonewho enjoys English.Bethany Clayton, Crofton Academy

Film Studies provides you with theopportunity to develop your analytical,evaluative and written skills, byexploring films that range from theculturally significant artefact to thepopulist box office smash. Criticalautonomy will be developed, andstudents will have the opportunity todevelop some creativity in theircoursework unit.

Topics you will study:Analysis of a film extract, Creativeresearch projects, World Cinema,Spectatorship Topics and Single Film –Close Critical Study

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements, plusGCSE English Language grade C. GCSEEnglish Literature grade C would also bean advantage.Student Comment:Fantastic course, enjoyable from start tofinish, with a teacher that made everysecond of lesson time brilliant.Edward Dyson,Kettlethorpe High School

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I am really pleasedwith the support thatI have had from myteachers.Rhianna Hansom,St Wilfreds CatholicHigh School

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’’English Literature is for you if: you enjoy analysing and discussing poetry, novelsand plays and writing weekly essays appeals to you.

English Literature is not for you if: you don’t like coursework, reading oressay-writing.

Film Studies is for you if: youenjoy analysing and writing weeklyessays about cinematography,narrative and the creation of meaningin film.

Film Studies is not for you if: youdon't like tackling new concepts,writing essays or watching foreignor black and white films.


New College Sixth Form Prospectus 2014 - A-LevelCourses 2014-2015

Geography is concerned with ‘real world’issues; changes which you are alreadypart of or will face in the future. StudyingGeography at A-Level equips you with theskills to think objectively about the future,develop your own world view and make

connections between places and scales.You will leave the course a better thinkerand decision maker with a broaderunderstanding of the forces affecting yourown life and the lives of others.

Topics you will cover:Investigating the effects of a growing worldpopulation, changing health needs, spatialdistribution of people, resources and diseasesand the conflict that results from thesedifferences.Understand how the Earths system works,tectonics, weather, rivers and coasts.Students will be required to undergo fieldworkas well as classroom based activities.Subject Specific Requirements:Grade C or above at GCSE Geography. Wealso welcome able students who are new tothe subject.Student Comment:The fieldtrip was great and linked ourstudies to real life! The content was veryinteresting and widened our knowledge ofthe world.Aidan Walsh, The Kings High School

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NEW College has amature environment,which suits me.Kebba Jenkins, Hemsworth Art andCommunity College

Our AS courses, as well as developingyour ability to speak and write in aforeign language, will increase yourknowledge and understanding of theworld around you, informing you aboutcontemporary issues in the countrieswhere the language you are studying isspoken. You will build on your knowledgefrom GCSE, gaining, in particular, deeperunderstanding of the grammatical

structures of the language. You will workwith other students and have lessons inthe computerised Language Laboratory.

Topics you will cover:AS, New technology, Relationships, Healthand leisure, Fashion and music, Education,Tourism and transport, The environment,A2, The importance of culture, Immigrationand national identity, Social and moralissues and French history.Subject Specific Requirements:Grade B or above in GCSE French plusGrade C GCSE English Language.

Student Comment:French is a fantastic skill to have and openslots of doors. It helps with language skillsand complements other subject choices.Eleanor Parkin-Coates, KettlethorpeHigh School

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French is for you if: you enjoyspeaking French, are interested in howlanguages work and are willing to learnnew material regularly.

French is not for you if: you are notwilling to try to speak, don't likeindependent learning or struggle toremember material accurately.

Geography is for you if: you areinquisitive about the world around youand the environment in which we live;you enjoy practical work and have hadenough of coursework (we don’t do it).

Geography is not for you if: youdislike exams, writing and are notprepared to work hard.


Demonstrating sophisticated analytical andevaluative skills (instead ofcommunication)

Topics you will cover:AS provides a good grounding in the nuts andbolts of British Government and itsrelationships with individuals in society. Keyareas of study include:Democracy, Political Participation andElections, Parties and Pressure Groups,Parliament, PM and cabinet, Judges and civilliberties and The constitution

The contemporary A2 course deals with majorissues facing our society including:Economic policy, Social welfare, Health andEducation, Law order and Criminal justice andThe European Union.

Subject Specific Requirements:No specific extra academic qualificationsare required but an interest in current affairsis important.Student Comment:Lessons are incredibly insightful, interestingand educative. I have learned skills whichare important in the real world.Jack Todd, Castleford Academy

Why is the sea salty?Where did all thedinosaurs go?Why do volcanoes erupt?Where do all the seasides come from?Why are some regions inthe UK, hillier than others?If you want to find out all the answers toquestions like these, then Geology is thecourse for you!Geology is the study of planet Earth andbrings together aspects of Biology,Chemistry, Physical Geography, Mathsand Physics. It is a fast changing andDynamic Science.Topics you will cover:Igneous activity, Sedimentary processes,Metamorphism, Fossils, RockDeformation, Climate change, Earthstructure, Plate tectonics, Earthquakes,Tsunamis and Volcanoes, Massmovements, Waste disposal, Waterstorage and Engineering geology.Subject Specific Requirements:GCSE Science grade C or a BTECScience (Merit or above).Student Comment:An awesome course that’s extremelyinteresting, especially learning about therock cycle, although there is a lot tolearn. Also the teacher made it muchmore interesting.Joe Brooke, The Kings School

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Had a great time sofar, met new people,worked hard andoverall it has been afantastic experience.Amy Dunnill,Kettlethorpe High School


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Geology is for you if: you like tounderstand the way the earth movesunder your feet and you can rememberlots of information.

Geology is not for you if: youdislike science, are not very good atpractical work and cannotremember simple definitions.

Politics is for you if: you have aninterest in where power lies within oursociety and how decisions are madewhich shape our lives.Politics is not for you if: youfind examinations a challenge andhave no interest in the news orcurrent affairs.



This would be a suitable course if you areinterested in a career in health, caring orearly year’s services. Alternatively, manyof our students choose Health and SocialCare as they find the content of thecourse interesting and relevant. Thesubject provides a very useful foundationfor many other careers or universitycourses because of the variety of skillsyou will develop.

Topics you will cover:The course is made up of 4 units. Two unitsare coursework units, one is a controlledassessment and one is an examined unit.

The coursework and units make up 60% ofthe course grade. The controlled assessmentand examined unit make up 40% of thecourse grade. You will cover topics such as:• Promoting Quality Care in Health and

Social Care Settings, • Promoting Health and Well-being, • Caring for Older People, • Children’s Health, Early Years and Social

Care Services

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:Health and Social Care allows you to work ingroups and as a team as well as helping youto be more independent. The teacher makeslessons fun and is easy to approach and talk

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History is a fascinating subject, notonly because it explains the past but

also because it helps us to understandhow the world around us came to be as it

is today. Conflict and change, two of themajor themes of History, arethe themes that run throughboth the AS and A2 courses.

There is coverage ofboth the 19th

Century and the20th Century atAS level andA2 level.

Topics you will cover:From Second Reich to Third Reich:Germany, 1918-45, The Middle East, 1945-2001: The State of Israel and ArabNationalism, The Experience of Warfare inBritain: Crimea, Boer and World War One,1854-1929, World Divided: SuperpowerRelations 1944 90 and The Making ofModern Russia, 1856-1964.Subject Specific Requirements:Grade C or above at GCSE EnglishLanguage.Student Comment:History is a very interesting subject as Ihave learnt about the events and peoplethat have made the world as it is today.Sophie Brazier, Airedale Academy

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to. Although there is a lot of coursework tohand in and deadlines to meet the teachergives as much help and support as shecan. I am looking forward to continuingHealth and Social Care for A2.Kim Bateman, Outwood Grange School

History is for you if: you enjoy analysing differentviewpoints of the past and can construct logical, well- supported arguments.

History is not for you if: you do not enjoywriting essays or analysing source material.

Health and Social care is for youif: you are self-motivated, you likedoing lots of coursework and you areinterested in working with people.

Health and Social care is not foryou if: you prefer written exams, youfind it hard to be organised and youleave everything to the last minute.


A Level ICT takes a look at all forms oftechnology used to create, store,exchange and use information. Itconsiders the impact of ICT on societyand encourages students to predict howit might affect the future. The course issplit between 40% practical and 60%theory, so although some software skillswill be delivered, the majority of the workis theoretical and focused on the finalexaminations (2¼hrs in Yr12 and 2½hrsin Yr13) . The course would suit anystudent with a keen interest in differentareas of ICT and who has a willingness todevelop their knowledge and skillsfurther. Time management andorganisation are also vital to success onthis course.

Topics you will cover:Include: Data, Information, Knowledge andProcessing; Software and Hardware;Networks and Communication; Social Issuesrelating to ICT.

Subject Specific Requirements:GCSE IT grade C or above or BTEC ITDistinction or OCR IT Distinction or AIDA, CID,DIDA Distinction

Student Comment:I chose IT because I wanted to learn moreabout computers and the IT world to see howit has evolved to becoming a key part ofsociety. By learning IT I think I stand in a greatposition for university and future employment.Alex Bolton – Crofton Academy

Law is both an interesting andchallenging subject, having directrelevance to everyday life. It is a usefulqualification for those wishing topursue a legal career but also for thosewith just an interest in legal matters.

Topics you will cover:AS LawThe roles of the:• Police• Court system• Magistrates• Juries• Barristers and SolicitorsParliamentary law making, Judicialprecedent, A2 Law, Murder, Manslaughter,Assaults, Defences e.g. intoxication, selfdefence and Property crimes, such astheft, robbery and burglary Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.

Student Comment:Law is a great subject, never a dullmoment. Even though the course isoften challenging, I have thoroughlyenjoyed the subject and the great resultsat the end make it all seem worthwhile. Iwould recommend the law course atNEW College to anybody.Ebony Denton, Cathedral Academy

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teachers and greatfriends. The relaxed

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A Level ICT is for you if: you’reinterested in finding out why computersare so important to us and are keen tolearn new software skills.

A Level ICT is not for you if: youprefer practical work to theory work,or don’t like big exams.

Law is for you if: you have an interestin discussing the law and current affairs,whilst having the ability to work hard andmemorise lots of facts.

Law is not for you if: you dislikelengthy exams with essay stylequestions.


Do you have a flair for maths and enjoyit? Are you considering doing Maths ora Maths related subject at University?Then choose Further Maths!

Further Maths is taught alongside Mathsso you will have twice the lessons andstudy twice the modules, leading to 2 ALevels. The course includes reallyinteresting topics such as hyperbolics,complex numbers, different equationsand polar coordinates.

Topics you will cover:It’s a double award, so you work towardsA level Maths and A level Further Maths.Studying twice as many modules, you’llget to explore some topics in real depthand some particularly interesting mathsthat you don’t even come close to in thenormal A level course: hyperbolic

functions, complex numbers, secondorder differential equations, polarcoordinates. You’ll get a really goodgrounding in Statistics, Mechanics andDecision Maths. A graphical calculator willbe needed for this course and studentswill be able to purchase them at adiscounted rate in September.

Subject Specific Requirements:Grade A* in GCSE MathsStudent Comment:Further Maths is a real challenge. It’s agreat feeling when you finally cracksomething, I’d recommend this toanyone who loves maths.Riannan Singh, CarletonCommunity College

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This is a highly prized qualificationwhich complements manyprogrammes of study and whichprovides access to wide-rangingcareers and study paths.

Topics you will cover:The course builds on many topics fromGCSE, in particular algebra, so you’ll revisittopics such as powers and roots, equationsand inequalities, trigonometry – looking atsine, cosine and tan equations and graphsand you’ll explore a major new topic calledcalculus. Decision Maths in Y12 alsointroduces totally new ideas - how does aSat-Nav know how to find the quickestroute? In Y13 you can choose between aStatistics module (handling data) or a

Mechanics module (studying forces andmotion), depending on your other A levelchoices and your personal strengths andinterests. Grade B in GCSE Maths is requiredfor this course and assessment is byexamination. A graphical calculator will beneeded for this course and students will be ableto purchase them at a discounted rate inSeptember.

Subject Specific Requirements:Grade B in GCSE Maths

Student Comment:Maths is a very challenging subject but theteachers are very helpful and supportive. Beprepared to work hard!Teresa Kew, Freeston Academy

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Further Maths is for you if: youhave real flair for maths, you want it totake up two subject choices and you’reconsidering maths or a maths relatedcourse at university.

Further Maths is not for you if:you are not an exceptionally committedand passionate mathematician - it’stoo challenging to ‘coast’ through.

Maths is for you if: you are very confident working with algebra and enjoy complexmulti-stage problems.

Maths is not for you if: you panic or give up if you encounter unusual problemsyou’ve not seen before.


Music is rewarding - it is rated very highlyby universities. It has the highest number oftransferable skills of any A Level. It is activeand motivational inside and out of theclassroom. Your GCSE will prepare you forA Level Music – but you might want tostudy further after A Level, so we ask you tobe fluent in notation.

Topics you will cover:Performance on your instrument or singingcounts for 30% of the marks; Composition 30%and one exam counts for 40%. You mayperform any pieces you wish, as long as they

are at least grade 5 standard. Compositionsmay be traditional notation or recorded with achord chart, tab or descriptions. For theexam, you will study a very wide range of setworks, from Bach to Oasis, enhance youranalytical skills and develop chordrecognition. The music department isequipped with its own suite of computerswith dedicated software, plenty of practicespace for you to use at any time. You will beexpected to study outside lessons and use allthe resources available to you.

Subject Specific Requirements:GCSE Music grade C minimum or BTECLevel 2 Distinction; however, if you havenot taken GCSE Music or BTEC Level 2and would like to study A Level Music,please contact the College to arrange anaudition. You must be at least grade 5standard on an instrument or voice, butyou do not have to have passed a grade 5exam. You must be competent in readingmusic, but you do not need to havepassed any theory exam.If you have any queries, please do nothesitate to contact the music department.

Student Comment:Lessons are very enjoyable as the tutorteachers us everything well but in a funway. So I have gained a lot of knowledgeabout many new aspects of music andhave managed to progress particularly onthe theoretical side.Grace Dennison,Royds School

You should study A Level Media if youare interested In the ways in which themedia is constructed, the messages itdelivers and the way it interacts with itsaudience. You should also be interestedin creating your own media products.

Topics you will cover:Analysing the film, television and musicindustry, Analysing film trailers,magazines and television programmes,Theoretical aspects of media, includingnarrative theory, audience theory, genreand representation and Production oforiginal media products.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:I have always been interested in musicand magazines so I thought it would be agreat course for me. I love this courseand everything it has to offer which canopen a lot of doors in later life.Laura Pritchard, The Kings School

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So far I have enjoyed my time at NEWCollege. Mainly due to the freedom andhelpfulness of the teachers and thegood learning environment.Stevie-Leigh McCall, Purston E-Act Academy

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A Level Media is for you if: youhave both a theoretical and creativeinterest in Media as the subject isassessed by 50% examination and50% coursework.

A Level Media is not for you if:you are not open to developing bothassessed aspects of the course, usingtheoretical concepts in practicalcontexts and answering three essayquestions in the final examination.

A Level Music is for you if: you enjoy practising, want to develop as acomposer and get a kick out of analysing scores.

A Level Music is not for you if: you don't practise, don't like homework orcannot read music very well.

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The Visual Arts department at NEWcollege offers students the opportunityto be creative, and develop theirindependent working skills in an excitingand supportive environment. The Art and Design Photography course isan introduction to the subject where you willbe introduced to a variety of techniques andproduce some exciting and creativephotographic work. You will start by learninghow to create images in a traditionalphotographic darkroom, using film cameras,learning about composition and makingyour own black and white photographs.You will then be introduced to digitalphotography using Apple Mac computersand a range of industry standard softwaresuch as Photoshop, Illustrator and Final CutPro to manipulate images and produceprofessional quality results. During the course you will have theopportunity to learn about otherphotographers and artists and all your work,images, research and ideas will be recordedin sketchbooks throughout the year. Photography is one of the most popularsubjects at college and is designed aroundbeing creative and exciting with your work.We will challenge you to come up with originalideas, work independently and produceinteresting and personal photographs.

Topics you will cover:The course begins with a skills building projectwhich will help you develop skills in a range ofphotographic media and at the same time allowyou to start working independently.You will look at a wide range of otherphotographers and artists work both traditionaland contemporary and use these to inspire andinform your own work.You will then be able to select your owndirection to work in, picking ideas andtechniques that suit you. There is an externally set assignment in both ASand A2 where you will be given a starting pointto explore and develop in your own way. This will conclude with you producing a finalpiece of work in a timed exam and exhibitingyour work at the end of the A2 year.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:Gives you an opportunity to really exploresomething you may not have done before.There’s basically no limits.Cindy Steven, St Thomas a Becket CatholicComprehensive School

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Physical Education is an interesting andchallenging subject. With the ever-increasing popularity of leisure andrecreation in society, there are manycareer options following on from thissubject. The course is based arounddeveloping knowledge and understandingof the effects of a healthy and activelifestyle, as well as biomechanical,physiological and psychological aspectswhich optimise performance.

What topics will I study?Anatomy and Physiology (in respect toexercise), skill acquisition and opportunitiesfor participation.Physiological and psychological factorswhich optimise performance andcontemporary issues and influences in sport.

Subject Specific Requirements:C in GCSE PE, or a BTEC Merit in PEand Sport.Student Comment:The lessons are fun; you build a goodrelationship with your teachers andclassmates. Practicals are creative anduseful.Darcie Wiggins, Castleford Academy

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A Level Physical Education isthe course for you if: you have apassion for sport, exercise andfitness; if you are a strong performerin sport and if you do well in exams.

A Level Physical Education isnot for you if: you are not aspecialist in one or two sports,struggle in exam conditions and notprepared for high theoreticalclassroom content.

Photography is for you if: you are an artistic or creative person who likes courseworksubjects and is highly self-motivated.

Photography is not for you if: you don't like practical independent work andhave no interest in the visual arts.


In Physics we try to answer some of thebig questions in life: What is matter?Where did the universe come from? Howcan we describe the way thingsinteract? How might we get “clean”energy in the future?

Along the way we stumble across answersto smaller questions such as why it’simportant to keep your loudspeakers theright distance from the wall. We also look atthe physics behind important technologies,including medical imaging. If you have acurious nature and a positive attitude thenyou will be well suited to the course. An ALevel in Physics helps you prepare for acareer in Science, Engineering or Medicine.The analytical and numeracy skills, precisionof thought and ability to understandcomplex ideas that are represented by an A

Level in Physics are also highly sought after inbusiness and by universities in general.

Topics you will cover:Mechanics, Electric Circuits, Waves, QuantumPhysics, Electric and Gravitational Fields,Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity, MedicalImaging, Cosmology.

Subject Specific Requirements:Grade B in Physics or Additional ScienceGCSE plus Grade C in Maths.

Student Comment:Physics makes you question and rethinksimple and insignificant everydayoccurrences- like putting a cup on a table-why wouldn’t you want to do it?Freya Raby, Ackworth High School


I have really enjoyed thefreedom NEW Collegegives you.Sarah Craven, Horbury School

Psychology is a fascinating,stimulating and popular subject whichinvolves understanding and explainingthe human mind and behaviour in ascientific, research based way.

Topics you will cover:How psychological research is conducted& how data is analysed, Understanding &explaining how our memory works, Howour behaviour is influenced by otherindividuals and groups, Abnormality andmental disorders, How infants formattachments to their caregivers and Howwe are affected by and deal with stress.

As Psychology is a science it will deal withbiological explanations for behaviourssuch as mental disorders and stress. Alsoresearch and data collection underpins thesubject so some scientific understandingis desirable.

Subject Specific Requirements:Grade C in GCSE English LanguageGrade C in GCSE MathsStudent Comment:Psychology is a stimulating, enjoyableand unique subjectIan Conway – The Snaith School

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Physics is for you if: you like to understand, predict and explain the physical universein words and maths.

Physics is not for you if: you are happy not understanding.

Psychology is for you if: you have aninterest in science, want tounderstand and evaluate humanbehaviour and can learn andmemorise lots of information

Psychology is not for you if: you don’tlike big exams and struggle torevise lots of new information


Religious Studies is an exciting andchallenging subject to study at A Level.The focus of the course is on Philosophyof Religion. This includes examining andevaluating how scholars have argued forand against the existence ofGod/ultimate reality.

Topics you will cover:Philosophy of religion including religiousexperience, religion and psychology anddifferent arguments for the existence ofGod. Religion, philosophy and science: thedesign argument, miracles and creation.The problem of evil; body, soul andpersonal identity; religious language.

Religion and human experience, focusing onreligious experiences in five world religions.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.

Student Comment:Learning about all different aspects of religionand then applying philosophy to it isinteresting. There’s always something new tolearn or consider when discussing topics.Krista Armstrong, Minsthorpe CommunityCollege

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They offer a wide rangeof subjects which aretaught by experiencedteachers.Remmy McDonald,Boston Spa School

If you are interested in modern issuessuch as crime, poverty and inequalityand want to understand how societyworks, then you should considerSociology. This subject gets to thevery heart of a range of controversialmatters, examining social problems,processes and institutions that affectus all.

What topics will I study?Families and households includingchanging family structures, demography,gender and the role of children, Thesociology of education: socialdifferences in achievement, educationpolicy and theories., Crime anddeviance: criminological theories, socialpatterns of crime, crime and justice, Thesociology of the mass media: ownershipand control, media content andaudiences, globalisation and culture,Sociological research methods,Sociological theory, Spanish and Textilesand Fashion Design.

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:Sociology is an intriguing exploration ofthe world around us and looks atdifferent perspectives of aspects ofsociety such as the family and educationsystem. Charlie Watson, The Kings School

Sociology

ReligiousEducation

’’Religious Studies is for you if: you enjoy learning new philosophical theories to explainour existence and are comfortable writing long essay type answers to exam questions.

Religious Studies is not for you if: you don’t like any of the above and/or you believeit is the same as studying the subject at GCSE.

Sociology is for you if: you areinterested in the world around you andenjoy learning and discussing newideas and theories.

Sociology is not for you if: youdislike writing essays and preparingfor exams.


Our AS courses, as well as developingyour ability to speak and write in aforeign language, will increase yourknowledge and understanding of theworld around you, informing you aboutcontemporary issues in the countrieswhere the language you are studying isspoken. You will build on your knowledgefrom GCSE, gaining, in particular, deeperunderstanding of the grammaticalstructures of the language. You will workwith other students and have lessons inthe computerised Language Laboratory.

Topics you will cover:AS, New technology, Relationships, Healthand leisure, Fashion and music, Education,

Tourism and transport, The environment, A2,The importance of culture, Immigration andnational identity, Social and moral issues andSpanish history and a film.

Subject Specific Requirements:A grade B or above in GCSE Spanish plusGrade C GCSE English LanguageStudent Comment:My Spanish has developed immensely overthe past year due to constant speaking andwriting practice which has helped my ability tounderstand the language.Charlie Watson, The Kings School

Textiles & Fashion Design is acreative subject which aims togive you the confidence to exploreyour ideas even if you have neverdone Textiles. We challenge whatTextiles is about and help you buildupon your skills and learntechniques. We use what you wouldconsider ‘normal’ textile stuff likewools and fabric but our studentslook at what is happening in the

outside world where designers areusing metal, wire, wood and anythingelse they can think about, but we dodraw the line at fish!

Topics you will cover:The coursework in Y12 is based on atheme set by us but everybody will start towork in their own way as they discoverwhat they can do using our specialistequipment. So you may try printed,constructed and surface decoration andfind out what you are really good atbecause in the second year we will helpyou plan your own work. Exams are busybut you don’t need to panic as you getplenty of time to prepare. Textiles is hardwork but enjoyable.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:Fantastic opportunity to unleash youruniqueness and creativity.Zoe Smith, Campsmount School

Spanish

I like NEW Collegebecause of the greatatmosphere and thevery approachable staff.Matt Sherring-Lucas,Sherburn High School

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Spanish is for you if: you like speaking Spanish, are interested in how languages workand are willing to learn new material regularly.

Spanish is not for you if: you are not willing to try to speak, don't like independentlearning or struggle to remember material accurately.

Textiles & Fashion Design isfor you if: you enjoy manipulatingmaterials, researching contemporarypractitioners and developing your ownways of working.

Textiles & Fashion Design isnot for you if: you don't enjoyworking practically and are not open tonew ideas and learning to thinkindependently.


You will develop visual communication skills andthe ability to think conceptually which will helpyou develop into truly independent artists anddesigners. The course gives you the opportunityto develop intellectual, imaginative and creativeart work and use a wide range of artistic media.

Topics you will cover:Year 1

In the first year you will be introduced to theformal elements of art and design and you willexplore a range of media including drawing,painting, 3D, photography, print and textiles.You will be taught skills in all these areas andwork through project designed to developyour artistic ability. As the year progresses wewill help you choose a specialism andproduce a final major project in that area.

What are the entry requirements?:

Normal College entry requirements. GCSE Artgrade C would be an advantage.

New College Sixth Form Prospectus 2014 - BTEC Courses 2014-2015

BTECCourses 2014/2015

Art andDesignEquivalent to 3 A-Levels

Business

BTEC Extended

Diploma in

This is a specialist course which focus onthe education and training of students whoare interested in a career in business. This is a vocational qualifications whichmean that whilst providing 3 A Levelequivalent qualification in Business it alsoprovide students with the opportunity tolearn and develop skills for employment.

Topics you will cover:The Business Environment, BusinessResources, Introduction to Marketing Business Communication , Accounting,Marketing, Human resources and Internationalbusiness themes.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:BTEC Business is a fantastic course totake. You get great support from theteachers and they will help you succeed inthe work that you do.Adam Templeman, St Wilfreds30

If you love art and design and feel yourfuture is in the creative industries thiscourse will be great for you. BTEC Art andDesign is a full time, two year, level 3 Artcourse which has been designed to developyour skills in a range of artistic disciplinesincluding: drawing, painting, print making,photography (both darkroom and digital),textiles, fashion, 3D and many others.

If you already know which subjectyou would like to specialise in youshould consider one of our BTECExtended Diplomas (3 A-Levelequivalent) or combine the two.BTECs are assessed bycontinuous coursework.

BTECExtendedDiploma in

New to September 2013

Equivalent to 3 A-Levels

BTEC Extended Diploma in Art andDesign is for you if: you are a highlycreative student who sees yourselfworking in the Art and Design sector.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Art andDesign is not for you if: you strugglewith Art subjects and find it difficult towork for long periods of time on asingle task.

BTEC Business Studies is foryou if: you are looking for an excellentintroduction to a real business career orfurther studies. If you like doingcoursework and not taking exams thissubject is perfect for you.

BTEC Business Studies is not foryou if: you are not prepared to workhard both in and outside of the lessonsto produce imaginative courseworkassignments.


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My time is always occupied by music and I enjoymeeting new people at NEW College.David Reynolds, The Kings High School

We believe that many students learnbest when they can apply their ownknowledge, skills and enthusiasm to asubject. The BTEC Businessqualification will give you theopportunity to study a wide range oftopic areas which will equip you for themodern workplace or Higher Education.

Topics you will cover:The units that you will study include thebusiness environment, accounting,marketing, human resources,management and the role of newtechnologies. As this is a vocationalcourse, assessment is on-going and all ofthe coursework assignments are linked toreal world businesses. Hardwork isrewarded, motivating you to analyse andimprove your own performance anddevelop key skills for employment.


The BTEC Business qualification willgive you the opportunity to study awide range of topic areas which willequip you for the modern workplace orhigher education.BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Business –equivalent to 1 A-level over 2 years.

Topics you will cover:The Business Environment – this unit looksat the purpose of different businesses.How they are owned, structured and theeffect of external factors.Business Resources – this unit looks atthe resources that are required to run asuccessful business including human,physical and financial resources.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment:I enjoyed all aspects of the BTECBusiness course. I received all thesupport and help I needed to succeed.Scarlett Benson Collinson,The Snaith School

Student Comment:I like BTEC Business because it helped toimprove my confidence and interpersonalskills. There is an excellent support andteaching on the course.Curtis Griffiths, Minsthorpe CommunityCollege

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BTEC Diploma inBTECSubsidiaryBusinessBusinessDiploma in


Equivalent to 1 A-Level


BTEC Business Studies is for youif: you are looking for an excellentintroduction to a real business career orfurther studies. If you like doingcoursework and not taking exams thissubject is perfect for you.

BTEC Business Studies is not foryou if: you are not prepared to work hardboth in and outside of the lessons toproduce imaginative courseworkassignments.

BTEC Business Studies is foryou if: you are looking for an excellentintroduction to a real business careeror further studies. If you like doingcoursework and not taking exams thissubject is perfect for you.

BTEC Business Studies is notfor you if: you are not prepared towork hard both in and outside of thelessons to produce imaginativecoursework assignments.


This is a specialist course for studentswho wish to enter into a career in EarlyYears Education Child or Care. It is avocational qualification which isequivalent to THREE A Levels.

Topics you will cover:The course is 100% coursework and you willbe on work placements for 50% of the time. This course aims to provide you with a widerange of skills and experience in preparation

for your career in working with children.Some of the units are:• Children’s Development • Playin Early Years Settings • Meeting

Children’s Physical Development,Care and Health Needs • Supporting

Children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development • Health and Safety in Early Years Settings • Reflecting on Early Years Practice for Childrenaged 0-8 • Child Protection

These units will also provide you with theopportunity to develop skills such as personalskills, investigation skills and research on howchildren learn, develop and behave, while alsodealing with aspects of the emotional, physicaland educational development of children.

Subject Specific Requirements:You will need to have GCSE English at grade Cor above. You will need to re-sit Maths GCSE if

you do not have a C in this subject. This isbecause from September 2014 ALL earlyyears workers are expected to have bothEnglish and Maths at grade C or above if theywish to find employment in this sector. If youhave completed a Level 2 BTEC in Health andSocial Care or Child Care you must haveachieved at least a Merit or Distinction if youwish to progress onto the Level 3 course.

New College Sixth Form Prospectus 2014 - BTECCourses 2014-2015

This BTECLevel 3ExtendedDiploma is atwo year, tripleaward coursewhich provideswork relatedknowledgeand practicalskills incomputergames design.

The course is suitable for both thosechoosing to find employment after college aswell as those moving onto University. It isbroadly equivalent to three full A levels andattracts similar UCAS points. The course willmake up at least three quarters of your

college timetable. Assessment is made up ofnineteen internally marked, portfolio basedunits. It’s a demanding course which requiresall students to have a keen interest in allaspects of Computer Games Design, be wellorganised and be able to manage their timeeffectively.

Topics you will cover include:Pre-Production Techniques for the CreativeMedia Industries, Communication Skills forCreative Media Production, ResearchTechniques for the Creative Media Industries,Creative Media Production ManagementProject, Working to a Brief in the Creative MediaIndustries, Critical Approaches to CreativeMedia Products, Understanding the ComputerGames Industry, Computer Game Platformsand Technologies, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation,

3D Environments, Computer Game Design,Sound for Computer Games, ComputerGame Story Development, Flash forComputer Games, Designing Tests forComputer Games, Digital Graphics forComputer Games, Producing Print BasedMedia and Stop Motion Animation.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements

Certificate and Diploma in Financial Studies– equivalent to one A-level over 2 years.

Are you worried about becoming financiallyindependent at university or when you startfull-time work? Do you want to get a headstart to a career in the financial services orbanking industry? These qualifications willteach you what you need to know aboutmanaging your money.Topics you will cover include:• The Value of Money• Personal values• Personal Life Cycle• Needs wants and aspirations• Choosing financial products• Consumer Protection


Student Comment: This subject hasgiven me the opportunity to learn about thiscomplex industry. The teachers are friendlyand helpful. I would recommend this courseto anyone with an interest in finance as acareer. Aqib Iqbal, Wakefield CityAcademy

Childcare

BTECExtended Diploma in

BTEC Extended Diploma in Games Design - Equivalent to 3 A-Levels

Certificate and Diploma in Financial Studies

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New to 2014

Children’s Play, Learning &Development is for you if:• You are self motivated, • You like doing coursework and • You are interested in working with childrenChildren’s Play, Learning &Development is not for you if: • You prefer written exams, • You find it hard to be organised and • You leave everything to thelast minute.

Financial Studies is for you if: youare interested in finding out about yourown personal finance and financialinstitutions like banks and insurancecompanies. Financial Studies is not for you if:you want to study how to set up abusiness and how businesses work.

BTEC in computer Games Designis for you if: You don’t like exams, but arecreative and have a good attention to detail.BTEC in Computer Games Design isnot for you if: You are not well organised,or you do not have a keen interestin computer games design.

NEW COURSE

FOR 2013


This is a specialist course for studentswho wish to enter into a career in Healthand Social Care. It is a vocationalqualification which is equivalent to3 A Levels. The course includes100 hours of work placement time whichis compulsory.

Topics you will cover:The course is made up of 8 core units plus10 specialist units. You must study all thecore units. This adds up to 18 units in totalover the two-year course. The 8 core(compulsory) units are:

1. Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care

2. Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care

3. Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social

4. Development through the Life Stages 5. Anatomy and Physiology

6. Personal and Professional development.

7. Sociological Perspectives in Health and Social Care

8. Psychological Perspectives in Health and Social Care

Subject Specific Requirements:If you have completed a Level 2 BTEC Healthand Social Care course you must haveachieved at least a Merit or Distinction toprogress onto the Level 3 course. If not,normal college enrty requirements apply.

Student Comment:The BTEC Extended Diploma in Health andSocial Care is very interesting. I enjoy thetopics which are all different. I would like to gointo social work so I enjoyed my placementsat a care home and primary school whichgave me practical experience. Jessica Deuchars-Taylor,Horbury High School

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This is a specialist course for studentswho wish to enter into a career inHealth and Social Care. It is avocational qualification which isequivalent to TWO A Levels. Thecourse includes 100 hours in workplacements which is compulsory.

Topics you will cover:The course is made up of 8 core unitsplus 4 specialist units. You must study allthe core units. This adds up to 12 unitsin total over the two-year course. Thecore units are:1. Developing Effective Communication 2. Equality, Diversity and Rights 3. Health, Safety and 4. Development through the Life 5. Anatomy and Physiology 6. Personal and Professional

Development 7. Sociological Perspectives 8. Psychological Perspectives

Subject Specific Requirements:If you have completed a Level 2 BTECHealth and Social Care course you musthave achieved at least a Merit or Distinctionto progress onto the Level 3 course. If not,normal college entry requirements apply.Subject Comment:The BTEC Diploma in Health and SocialCare is very enjoyable. I especially lovedlearning about psychology andunderstanding how the mind works andinfluences behaviour. There is a lot ofcoursework to do outside of the lessonsand you have to keep your work up todate all the time but the teachers arehelpful and they support you all the time.Charlotte Hurst, Castleford Academy

Health andSocial Care

BTEC Diploma

Social Care

BTEC Extended Diploma

in Health and



Health and Social Care is for you if: you are self-motivated, you like doing lots ofcoursework and you are interested in working with people.

Health and Social Care is not for you if: you prefer written exams, you find it hardto be organised and you leave everything to the last minute.

Health and Social Care is foryou if: you are self-motivated, youlike doing lots of coursework and youare interested in working with people.

Health and Social Care is not foryou if: you prefer written exams, youfind it hard to be organised and youleave everything to the last minute.


The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is a twoyear course which provides work-relatedknowledge and practical skills in ICT and isboth suitable for those choosing to findemployment after college as well as thosemoving on to university. It is equivalent to 1 fullA Level and attracts similar UCAS points.Assessment is made up of internally marked,portfolio based units. It is a demanding course

which requires students to be well organisedand able to manage their time effectively.

Topics you will cover:Communication and employability skills,Spread sheet modelling, Computer systems,Information systems, E-commerce,Computer networks, Website production,Installing and upgrading software, Digitalgraphics, Organisational system security, Ittechnical support, Database design, Humancomputer interaction, Maintaining computersystems, Computer animation, Digitalgraphics for interactive media, Computergame platforms and technologies andComputer games design


Student Comment:A good lesson made better by greatteachers.Charley Sharpe, Castleford Academy

This course is suitable for students whostruggle with exams and prefer to learn in amore practical, assignment based way. Thecourse focuses on knowledge and practicalskills, providing a very good opportunity forlearners to access employmentopportunities within the legal sector orfurther studies at University.

Topics you will cover:3 core units in AS:Dispute solving in the legal system,Understandable law making, Aspects oflegal liability.

Students will study 3 out of the followingtopic areas in A2:Employment Law, Family Law, Unlawfulhomicide and Police powers, Tort Law,Consumer Law and Contract.You can choose to gain the certificate in ASyear or carry on to complete the SubsidiaryDiploma in A2.



BTEC ExtendedDiploma in IT BTEC Subsidiary

Diploma in IT

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma

in Law (Applied)




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BTEC IT is for you if: you don’t likeexams, but prefer the hand’s onapproach to studying IT. BTEC IT is not for you if: you arenot well organised, or you don’t

have a keen interest in IT.BTEC Subsidiary in Applied Law is foryou if: You have an interest in discussingand researching the law and current affairs.

BTEC Subsidiary in Applied Law is notfor you if: You are not well organised,dislike coursework or do notpossess an interest in the Law.

BTEC IT is for you if: you don’t like exams, but prefer the hand’s on approach tostudying IT.

BTEC IT is not for you if: you are not well organised, or you don’t have a keeninterest in IT.

NEW COURSE

FOR 2013

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma isa two year course which provideswork-related knowledge and practicalskills in ICT and is both suitable forthose choosing to find employmentafter college as well as those movingon to university. It is broadly equivalentto 3 full A Levels and attracts similarUCAS points. The course will make upat least three quarters of your collegetimetable. Assessment is made up ofeighteen internally marked, portfoliobased units (nine each year). It is ademanding course which requiresstudents to be well organised and ableto manage their time effectively.

Topics you will cover:Communication and employability skills,Spread sheet modelling, Computersystems, Information systems, E-commerce, Computer networks, Websiteproduction, Installing and upgradingsoftware, Digital graphics, Organisationalsystem security, It technical support,Database design, Human computerinteraction, Maintaining computersystems, Computer animation, Digitalgraphics for interactive media, Computergame platforms and technologies andComputer games design.


Student Comment:I found the course really interesting, dueto the fact that there were many differentunits within the course and all of themwere really enjoyable and fun. Theteachers were really helpful so overall itmakes for a great course. Daniel Shires, Wakefield City Academy



Performing Arts is a dynamic andexciting new course that preparesstudents for performance and beyond.Led by the Artistic Director of theacclaimed Horizon Arts TheatreCompany, this programme of studyallows students to create, understandand perform drama, dance and musicin a challenging way.

Topics you will cover:Performance Workshop, Performing ArtsBusiness, Historical Context ofPerformance, Rehearsing forPerformance, Performing to an Audience,Variety Performance, Principles of Acting,Applying Acting Styles, Developing andapplying Physical Theatre, DevelopingMovement Skills, Voice and the Actor,Devising Plays, Contemporary TheatrePerformance, Musical TheatrePerformance, Improvisation, Film and TVActing, The Practice of Directing forTheatre and Script Writing

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements plusGCSE Grade C or BTEC Merit in aPerforming Arts area would be desirablebut not essential.

Student Comment:I love Dance and Drama. The teachersare really inspiring and dynamic. It’sgood fun and a great environment towork in!Jacob Gardner, Homburg High School

BTEC ExtendedDiploma inPerforming Arts

On completionof thisprogrammeyou couldapply for acareer in anyof the PublicServices,including the

Police Service, Ambulance Service, Fire andRescue Service, Royal Navy, RAF, Army,Customs and Excise or the Prison Service.

Topics you will cover:Government, Politics and the Public Services,Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services,Leadership and teamwork in the PublicServices, Volunteering in the Public Services,Understanding Discipline in the UniformedPublic Services, Career planning for theUniformed Public Services, Employment inthe Uniformed Public Services, Police Powersin the Public Services, Aspects of the LegalSystem and Law Making Process, FitnessTesting and Training for Uniformed Services,International Perspectives for the UniformedServices, Outdoor and Adventurous

As well asdeveloping yourunderstanding ofthe technologybehind recordingand performingmusic, thiscourse gives youa chance to

enhance your creative skills andexperiments with your music, working onnew ideas and using your musical talents tomake exciting and engaging pieces.

Topics you will cover:Recording and sequencing music as well asusing technology in performance, Recordvarious different pieces of music and developthe skills to mix and master these pieces into afinished product and Normal college entryrequirements with good ICT skills.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment: The best thing aboutBTEC Music is that the teachers push you toyour very best in all of your interests. Thepotential is limitless. Connor Walker-Morrison, Purston E-Act Academy

BTEC SubsidiaryDiploma in Media

BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Services

BTEC Diplomain Music Technology

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Equivalent to 1 A-Level Equivalent to 2 A-Levels



BTEC Media is for you if: you havean interest in both the theoretical andcreative applications of Media conceptsand practices. You have an interest inusing media technologies.BTEC Media is not for you if: youperform better in examinations and donot wish to experience the vocationalaspect of media, including verystrict deadlines.

Music Technology is for you if: Youhave a good musical ear, enjoy workingwith technology and like to be creative.

Music Technology is not for you if:You don’t want to do coursework, don’tenjoy discussing and writing about yourideas and don’t like working withmusic software.

Public Services is for you if: you havean ambition to work in the uniformedservices, are interested in fitness andhealth and if you enjoy coursework andreadily meet deadlines. Public Services is not for you if: youhave no interest in the Army, Police,RAF, Fire Service, Navy or Coastguard.

BTEC Performing Arts is foryou if: you want to enter theperforming arts industry or be aprofessional actor/performer. BTEC Performing Arts is notfor you if: you don’t likeperforming and have no interest infollowing this career path.

Expeditions, Crime and its Effects on Society,Command and Control in the Uniformed PublicServices, The Planning for and Management ofMajor Incidents, Responding to EmergencyService Incidents, Uniformed Public ServiceEmployment, Understanding Behaviour inPublic Sector Employment and Training andFitness for Sport.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment: I think the PublicServices is a great course to take part in foranyone who wants to be in the Army, PoliceAmbulance Service etc. It teaches you abouteach of the services and takes into accounttheir everyday tasks within the public. Theteachers are also very good.

You shouldstudy BTECMedia if youare interestedin theproductionside of mediaand want toexplore the

creative, practical side of the subject.Topics you will cover:Corporate Video Production, Music videoproduction, Documentary film production,Creation of an advertising campaign, Noexamination, entirely assessed oncoursework and A combination of analysisof existing media and planning andproduction of own original products.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements.Student Comment: BTEC Media is agreat way to show off your personalitywithin a creative medium. The subject is funand engaging while also developing yourskills within the media. Anthony Bird,Campsmount Academy


A BTEC subsidiary diploma isdesigned to be a practical, work-related course. You learn bycompleting projects and assignmentsthat are based on realistic workplacesituations, activities and demands.You must have an interest in allaspects of sport not just the practicalside of the subject.

Topics you will cover:The Body in Action (Principles of Anatomyand Physiology in Sport), Training andFitness for Sport (The Physiology ofFitness), Health and Safety in Sport(Assessing Risk in Sport), Fitness Testingfor Sport (and exercise), Sports Nutritionand Psychology for Sports Performance.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements plusBTEC Sport (Merit/Distinction) or GCSEPE grade C. Student Comment:The lessons are interesting and different,such as kick boxing. Also, they link wellwith the theory work.Ben Chisem, Castleford Academy

The facilities like the sports hall and thegym make learning fun.David Stirland, Crofton Academy

BTEC Subsidiary

Diploma in

SportThe course isa two yearcoursedesigned tomeet theneeds of post16 studentswho wish toprogress fromGCSE or from

BTEC science or OCR national scienceLevel 2. It compliments a wide range ofsubjects from Health and Social Care,PE, Psychology, Sociology, Geologyand Geography.

Topics you will cover:Scientific Practical Techniques, Elements andchemical reactions, Cell structure, Tissuesand Organs, Atoms, Molecules and Bonding,Health and Safety, Blood, Heart andCirculation, Food, Diet and Health, Analyticaltechniques, Lungs and Breathing, The

Do you play: Football, Rugby, Dance,Squash or have you an ambition for acareer in: Coaching and Teaching or SportsTechnician? Do you work well in acoursework learning environment? If youanswer yes to both of these questions andyou are consistently hard-working,enthusiastic and reliable then BTEC Sport isthe course for you. You must be highly self-motivated.

What will I study (classroom)?Every morning session is classroom basedwhere you must complete 19 BTEC Units.You will cover 10 topics in year 12.They include:Principles of anatomy and physiology inSport, the physiology of fitness, assessingrisk in sport & fitness In year 13, you will cover a further 9topics which will enable you to achievethe qualification: BTEC Level 3 Extended, Diploma in Sport(Practical), Every afternoon you will specialise

in Football, Rugby, Dance, Squash, Coachingand Teaching or Sports Technician

Subject Specific requirements?Normal College entry requirements plus BTECSport (Merit/Distinction) or GCSE PE grade C.Student Comment:If you are enthusiastic about sport and arekeen to learn more, then BTEC extended isthe course for you. It’s a fun and humorousenvironment, were the students and teachersall get on, the practical lessons are alwaysenergetic and the theory side of it isinteresting.Liam Blockley, Freeston Academy

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BTEC Subsidiary

Diploma inScience (Applied)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport




BTEC in Applied Science (Biology)is for you if: you have an interest inscience and living things, you enjoypractical work and would like to go on toa career in science or health care.

BTEC in Applied Science (Biology)is not for you if: you are poorlyorganised, struggle to manage your timeeffectively and often fail to meetdeadlines.

BTEC Sport is for you if: you enjoymeeting regular work deadlines, don't likeexam assessment and have a passion forsport.

BTEC Sport is not for you if: you wantto be assessed on your practical sportingability and you do well in exams, then the ALevel PE route is more appropriatefor you.

BTEC Sport is for you if: you enjoymeeting regular work deadlines, don'tlike exam assessment and have apassion for sport.

BTEC Sport is not for you if: youwant to be assessed on your practicalsporting ability and you do well inexams, then the A Level PE routis more appropriate for you.

Lymphatic System and Immunity, Separationtechniques and purity, Physiology of HumanRegulation and Reproduction, Genetics andGenetic Engineering, Microbiologicaltechniques, Homeostasis, the Kidneys andUrinary System, The nervous system, TheReproductive System, Protein synthesis, Celldivision, Basic DNA technology, The ImmuneSystem, Micro-organisms and Cell pathology.Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements plus Grade Cin any GCSE Science or Merit/Distinction inBTEC Science or OCR National Science Level 2.Student Comment: I really like thebiological aspect of the course e:g humananatomy and physiology. I’d like to use thiscourse to get into university to studyphysiology. Thomas Lloyd, KnottingleyHigh School


BTEC First ExtendedCertificate in Business

BTEC Extended Certificate in Business –equivalent to 2 GCSE’s.

To be successful on the Extended Certificatein Business you need to be self-motivatedand prepared to work hard. The topics youwill cover include:Business Purposes, Business Organisations,People in organisations and ManagingPersonal Finance.

BTEC First Certificate inInformation Technology andCreative Technology

Equivalent to 2 GCSE’s

The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in IT isa recognised ICT qualification which focuseson the practical application of technology andis designed to stimulate your creativity anddevelop real-world, practical skills that willunderpin your learning across a wide range ofsubjects. It is a modern qualification for thisdynamic subject and aims to give you theknowledge, understanding and skillsnecessary to prepare you for employment.

BTEC Extended Certificatein Creative MediaEquivalent to 2 GCSE’s100% coursework – no examination. Willdevelop practical, creative skills as well as somefocus on theory. Learn film editing and desktoppublishing software. Produce your ownadvertising company.

GCSE EnglishThe aim of the GCSE English course is toimprove your understanding and use of thelanguage. The work centres on developingyour knowledge of how to spell andpunctuate accurately and how tocommunicate ideas in an effective manner ina range of different situations.

BTEC Certificate in Healthand Social CareEquivalent to 2 GCSE’s

This is a specialist qualification for studentsinterested in working with people. This course iscurrently made up of the core units below. 1, Communication in Health and Social Care.2, Creative Activities in health and Social Care.3, Health and Safety in Health and Social Care.4, Development of Individuals Through the

Life Stages.

GCSE MathematicsGCSE Maths is fundamental to youngpeople’s employment. Many Universitycourses and jobs require Maths GCSE at Cor above. Students will be familiar with thetopics, number, algebra, shape and spaceand statistics.

GCSE ScienceThis course is a one-year course specificallyto meet the needs of post 16 students whowish to achieve a C grade or above in ascience qualification at GCSE level. StudyingGCSE Science will equip you with thenecessary qualifications, skills and knowledgeto progress to a variety of higher educationcourses or to go straight into employment.

GCSE PhotographyThe Visual Arts department at NEW collegeoffers students the opportunity to be creative,and develop their independent working skillsin an exciting and supportive environment. The course begins with us leading youthrough a variety of photographic projectscovering such topics as macro, portrait anddarkroom photography. This will concludewith you producing a final piece of work in atimed exam at the end of the year.


YOUR GCSE’S? Level2CoursesDO YOU NEED

TO RE-SIT

The Visual Arts department at NEWCollege offers students the opportunity tobe creative and develop their independentworking skills in an exciting and supportiveenvironment. The BTEC Photographycourse is a highly practical introduction tothe subject where you will be introduced toa variety of techniques and produceindustry standard, exciting and creativephotographic work. The course willconclude with you producing a portfolio ofwork and an end of year exhibition.

Topics you will cover:Composition, Digital photographyDigital manipulation, DarkroomphotographyStudio practice, Location photography,Animation snd Commercial photography

Subject Specific Requirements:Normal College entry requirements

Student Comment:Photography gives you an opportunity toreally explore something you may not havedone before as well as being as you want,there's basically no limits.Cindy Steven, St Thomas a Becket CatholicComprehensive School

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma

in PhotographyEquivalent to 1 A-Level

BTEC Photography is for you if: youare interested in both creative andcommercial photography, like using newtechnologies such as Adobe Photoshopand digital cameras and perform well incoursework subjects.

BTEC Photography is not for you if:you perform better in examinations anddon't want to experience photographyin a more vocational capacity.

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This is an exciting and stimulating one yearcourse designed to help you make a wellinformed choice of degree as well asoffering a major advantage when applyingfor highly competitive jobs and universities. The range of choice within the creativeindustries is vast and selecting an area ofstudy at university or for employment isdifficult. The course will give you theopportunity to mature and develop as wellas explore a wider range of media andideas than are offered at A-level or BTEC.

Students who study the Foundation Diplomaare better prepared for the world outsidesixth form education and make better andmore informed choices moving forward. The course is run and taught byenthusiastic, energetic and knowledgeablestaff that will take care of all aspects ofyour education. On the course you will all

have an individual work space as well asaccess to state of the art facilities such asApple Mac computers with industry standardsoftware, photographic darkrooms and awide range of tradition art equipment. The course will be run over four days a weekand is free to anyone under 19 at the start ofthe course.

Topics you will cover:As part of this course you will explore a widerange of media, materials and ideas beforedeciding a specialism. This exploratory phasewill develop your drawing skills, creativity andvisual thinking. After you have worked through the exploratoryphase of the course you will pick one of fourspecialisms to work within. You will producework designed to show your skills in this areaand build a portfolio for interviews.

Specialism will fall in to one of thefollowing areas:

Fine art: painting, drawing, 3D, sculpture,photography, print, video, installation.Visual communication: graphic design,illustration, photography animation,printing, Textiles: fashion, surface pattern,costume design, embroidery3D: sculpture, interior design, furniture,architecture

There will be a week long Paris residentialthat will expose you to a large range ofartwork and ideas. The course will conclude with a final majorproject and exhibition of your work. This willtake 10 weeks and will be in your chosenspecialism.

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READYSEPTEMBER 2014

NEW BUILDINGPROGRAMMETHE ARTS ACADEMY

Purpose built large scaleart studio spaces.• Professional standard darkroom• Photo studio with state of the

art digital cameras, back drops and lighting

• Fashion design studio with sewing machines and mannequins

• Gallery area for exhibiting work• Brand new Apple Mac

computers throughout the building

• Print room for screen printing, etching and spray paint work

• 3D area with woodwork, laser cutter and 3D printer

• Fashion design studio with sewing machines and mannequins with gallery areafor exhibiting work.

Lively, sociablecollege, good sportsteams with helpfulteachers. Overall Iwould definatelyrecommend NEWCollege.Millie Ramskill, CroftonAcademy

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EnrichmentOpportunitiesfor everyoneAt NEW College there is more to the sixth form college experience than studying forexams. We believe that students should have plenty of opportunities to access awide range of activities to enrich the academic curriculum and at the same timedevelop new skills and interests.

In the competitive higher education and employment market, successful studentsare often the ones who have gained such a broad experience and reallydemonstrated that they have made the most of their sixth form experience.Participation in enrichment activities will strengthen your personal statement, whilstat the same time enhance your overall learner experience.

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College sport gives students thechoice to compete against othersixth form colleges on Wednesdayafternoons.All of our sports teams aresuccessful in their respective leaguestructures and could also playanywhere in the county whencompeting in national competitions.

• Titans Rugby League Academy

• Men’s rugby league (2 teams)• Women’s rugby league• Men’s football (3 teams)• Women’s football• Netball• Basketball• Hockey• Cricket

• 5-a-side football• Badminton club• Table Tennis• Volleyball• Squash• Weight training/fitness• Snow Sport• Swimming

• Duke of Edinburgh Award• Level 3 Award in Higher

Sports Leadership• Level 2 Award in

Community Sports Leadership

• World Expedition• Coaching and Teaching

Academy

• College productions (Drama, Music, Dance)

• Choir• New Drivers Course• Work Experience• College Radio• College Magazine• Amnesty International• Student Assembly• Chapter Chats• Book Club• 6 Book Challenge

Recreational Sports

Competitive Sport

Certified Awards

General Enrichment

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BRITISH COLLEGE CRICKET CHAMPIONS 2013


Over 99%(Record Breaking)

Pass RateA2 Results by Qualification

Double A2 Results by Qualification

BTEC Extended Diplomas by Qualification

Qualification A*A* A*A AA AB BB BC CC CD DD DE EE U Total Passes Pass % A*A* A*A* A*A* A*A*- BB - BB% - CC - CC%

GCE A2 Level Business 0 1 1 3 5 4 5 5 1 2 27 27 100.0 5 18.5 14 51.9Applied (Double Award)

GCE A2 Level Health 0 1 5 5 10 5 5 3 3 37 37 100.0 21 56.8 31 83.8and Social Care(Double Award)

Qualification A* A B C D E U Total Pass Pass% A*-B A*-B% A*-C A*-C%

Diploma in Financial Studies 5 9 3 17 17 100.0 14 82.4 17 100.0GCE A2 Level Accounting 2 13 13 15 6 1 50 50 100.0 28 56.0 43 86.0

GCE A2 Level Art 7 2 8 16 12 3 1 49 48 98.0 17 34.0 33 67.3GCE A2 Level Biology 5 9 13 21 14 19 1 82 81 98.8 27 32.9 48 58.5

GCE A2 Level Business Studies 8 22 32 14 6 82 82 100.0 30 36.6 62 75.6GCE A2 Level Chemistry 4 17 13 17 10 6 1 68 67 98.5 34 50.0 51 75.0

GCE A2 Level Design 1 4 1 10 7 5 28 28 100.0 6 21.4 16 57.1GCE A2 Level Drama 5 15 12 2 34 34 100.0 5 14.7 20 58.8

GCE A2 Level Economics 3 8 5 2 18 18 100.0 11 61.1 16 88.9GCE A2 Level English Language 1 10 27 42 21 6 107 107 100.0 38 35.5 80 74.8

GCE A2 Level English Literature 6 8 25 26 9 4 1 79 78 98.7 39 49.4 65 82.3GCE A2 Level French 1 4 5 2 12 12 100.0 5 41.7 10 83.3

GCE A2 Level Further 1 6 4 1 1 13 12 92.3 11 84.6 11 84.6Mathematics Y13GCE A2 Level Geography 2 8 13 10 17 7 57 57 100.0 23 40.4 33 57.9

GCE A2 Level Geology 1 1 4 3 3 1 1 14 13 92.9 6 42.9 9 64.3GCE A2 Level Government 2 8 8 4 4 2 28 28 100.0 18 64.3 22 78.6and Politics

GCE A2 Level Health and 14 26 15 5 1 61 61 100.0 40 65.6 55 90.2Social CareGCE A2 Level History 2 10 22 22 9 1 1 67 66 98.5 34 50.7 56 83.6

GCE A2 Level ICT 1 1 4 11 8 1 26 25 96.2 2 7.7 6 23.1GCE A2 Level Law 23 21 24 18 6 4 2 98 96 98.0 68 69.4 86 87.8

GCE A2 Mathematics 10 25 22 20 13 11 3 104 101 97.1 57 54.8 77 74.0GCE A2 Level Media Studies 5 40 25 11 3 84 84 100.0 45 53.6 70 83.3

GCE A2 Level Music 1 3 4 1 3 12 12 100.0 4 33.3 8 66.7GCE A2 Level Performing Arts 3 8 7 4 1 23 23 100.0 11 47.8 18 78.3

GCE A2 Level Photography 17 12 52 41 36 8 166 166 100.0 81 48.8 122 73.5GCE A2 Level Physical Education 4 14 23 14 1 56 56 100.0 18 32.1 41 73.2

GCE A2 Level Physics 3 9 8 5 7 4 36 36 100.0 20 55.6 25 69.4GCE A2 Level Psychology 5 21 43 50 37 14 2 172 170 98.8 69 40.1 119 69.2

GCE A2 Level Religious Studies 3 2 2 3 1 11 10 90.9 5 45.5 7 63.6GCE A2 Level Sociology 5 10 16 21 7 2 1 62 61 98.4 31 50.0 52 83.9

GCE A2 Level Spanish 1 1 3 2 7 7 100.0 2 28.6 5 71.4GCE A2 Level Textiles 6 1 8 14 7 3 39 39 100.0 15 38.5 29 74.4

A2 Total (excluding General Studies) 104 243 467 498 307 126 17 1762 1745 99.0 814 46.6 1312 75.2

Description D*D*D* D*D*D D*DD DDD DDM DMM MMM MMP PPP U Total Pass Pass% HG HG%

BTEC Extended 5 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 1 19 19 100.0 17 89.5Diploma in IT

BTEC Extended Diploma in 2 1 2 1 6 6 100.0 5 83.3Travel and Tourism

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BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Results by Qualification

Description D* D M P U Total Pass Pass% HG HG%

BTEC Y13 Subsidiary Diploma in IT 61 10 8 5 84 84 100.0 71 84.5BTEC Y13 Subsidiary Diploma in Media 16 15 8 1 40 40 100.0 31 77.5

BTEC Y13 Subsidiary Diploma in Science 27 3 2 9 41 41 100.0 30 73.2BTEC Y13 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport 18 6 4 2 30 30 100.0 24 80.0

BTEC Y13 Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Toursim 2 6 2 2 12 12 100.0 8 66.7

BTEC Diploma Results by Qualification

Of the 730 candidates thisyear, there are somesignificantly high levels ofachievement.

These include:

•Kate Adams achieved4 A-Levels, 3 A* grades and1 A grade

• Holly Dickinson achieved3 A-Levels all A* grades

•Benjamin Cooke achieved3 A-Levels, 2 A* grades and2 A grades which is accepted at Oxford University to readEnglish Literature.

• Cary Emerson achieved4 A-Levels, 2 A*and 2 A grades

•Jack Goodman achieved4 A-Levels, all A* grades

• Rachel Olley achieved3 A-Levels, 2 A* grades and1 A grades

•Jessica Pearson achieved3 A-Levels, 1 A* grade and2 A grades

• Briana Powell achieved3 A-Levels, 2 A* grades and1 A grade

•Carla Reeson achieved3 A-Levels, all A* grades.

• Rebecca Stoppard achieved4 A-Levels, 1 A* grade and3 A grades

•Georgia Threadgoldachieved 3 A-Levels,2 A* grades and 1 A grade

• Abbie Whitaker achieved4 A-Levels, 2 A* grades and2 A grades

acrossSuccess

the board

Students and staff at NEW College,Pontefract celebrated another year ofoutstanding exam results.

Already an established provider ofacademic excellence, this year, despite awell-publicised “toughening up” of the A-Level “gold standard”, students at thecollege achieved results giving an overallpass rate of 99%, a high grade rate of46% and an A* to C rate of 74%.Well over half of all A-Level subjectsoffered achieved a pass rate of 100%.At AS level, the halfway point in a student’sA-Level programme, the pass rate at highgrade rate soared to its highest level ever,placing it well above the national average,and securing the College’s reputation as atop provider of post-16 education andqualifications.NEW College’s Principal, Pauline Hagen,said: “Once again, it is students and staffwho have provided these fantasticstatistics, which reflect so well on theCollege. We are very proud of them andgrateful to their parents who support usso well.These results not only represent theculmination of 2 years of hard work andcommitment; they also enable our talentedstudents to progress to the bestuniversities and to fulfilling careers.

NEW College’s “Gold Standard”exam results.

Staff and Governors would liketo thank our 2013 leavers forthe huge contribution theyhave made to the collegecommunity. We congratulatethem warmly on their successand wish them the very best ofluck for the future.

Description D*D* DD DM MM PP U Total Pass Pass% HG HG%

BTEC Diploma in Music 1 1 3 2 7 7 100.0 5 71.4

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