CONTENTS
| Welcome | 3 |
| Why choose the | |
| Sixth Form College at | |
| the North Liverpool Academy? | 45 |
| Enrichment | 6 |
| How do I apply? | 7 |
| What qualifications do I need? | 8 |
| A Z course directory | 923 |
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| Welcome | 3 |
| Why choose the | |
| Sixth Form College at | |
| the North Liverpool Academy? | 45 |
| Enrichment | 6 |
| How do I apply? | 7 |
| What qualifications do I need? | 8 |
| A Z course directory | 923 |
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I am very pleased to introduce you to the North Liverpool Academy Sixth Form College.
The Sixth Form College aims to provide every student with a first class education, regardless of background or ability. Through excellent teaching and learning, and high quality educational resources, it will offer you clear progression pathways to university and employment.
We will offer you an unprecedented range of courses. You can choose from more than 25 Advanced Level qualifications.
Vocational qualifications will be provided at Advanced level through a wide range of BTEC Nationals including Business, Sport, Health and Social Care, Forensics, Medical Science and Early Years. Our sponsors, educational publisher Harper Collins and the University of Liverpool, will also bring expertise, facilities and connections to you so that your education can be widened and improved.
We have now opened the new £40million state of the art Sixth Form College within the Academy building.
The following prospectus will describe the range of options available to you in full.
We hope that you will join us in September 2010.
Principal
Hello! My name is Jenny Burleigh and I would like to welcome you to the North Liverpool Academy Sixth Form College.
The Student Council is a means of getting student voices and views heard in order to shape the College for the people who really matter – the students. Even if you are not directly involved in the Council you are still a part of it, because without your sayso the Council has no power. We are also active in organising a whole range of activities from social ones, such as the Leavers’ Ball, to fundraising and charity events.
The North Liverpool Academy will be a great place to study and to make new friends. Make the most of your time here and get involved in some of the opportunities on offer.
The Sixth Form College offers wireless internet access throughout the building. All classrooms are fitted with data projectors and many have interactive whiteboards.
In addition, all Sixth Form students have:
The large indoor Sports Hall caters for a range of sports including volleyball, fiveaside football, basketball, cricket, badminton, trampolining, netball and tennis. Students can use the floodlit astroturf pitch for inter and intracollege fixtures. The fitness suite is available to sixth formers.
You will be able to utilise an exclusive Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre with broadband internet access.
A dedicated Sixth Form area called The Learning Deck will provide you with access to journals, textbooks, reference books, novels and magazines. There are also lockers available for most students.
The Sixth Form College has:
Life as a Sixth Form student is exciting and challenging. At the North Liverpool Academy Sixth Form College, we will take great care to make sure you settle in quickly and achieve your best.
Your personal tutor will usually stay with you throughout your time at College. Supported by the House Managers and Assistant Principals, they will:
EMA is a weekly payment of £10, £20 or £30 depending on your household income. The money is intended to help with the daytoday costs when you stay in education such as travel, books and equipment for your learning programme. It is paid directly into your bank account and is available during term time for any academic or vocational course (up to Level 3) which involves at least 15 hours of guided learning per week. Bonus payments of £100 can be claimed if you are uptodate with your work and have excellent attendance.
The University of Liverpool will provide a significant number of bursaries to students of the North Liverpool Academy Sixth Form College to help their progression to Higher Education. The value of a bursary to help with tuition fees will be between £1500 and £9000.
Rebecca Evans Currently studying: Triple Business Studies, Psychology, English Literature.
Wants to study Law at university. I think the teachers’ support I received in Year 12 helped me to get my good AS grades. We had extra support and revision sessions for our subjects and the specific Law based units I am studying in Business Studies have given me an insight into what I will be studying at university.
Jennifer Burleigh Currently studying: Double Business Studies, Psychology, Extended Project Qualification.
Wants to study Business Management at university. I do not think I would have my good GCSE and AS grades without my teachers’ support and the resources we had. By being encouraged to take part in the Student Council and helping at Open Evenings, I have much more to put on my UCAS application. Extra support sessions for Psychology have really helped me to get good exam results and the support with completing our university applications early in the year means we can concentrate on our studies once it is done.
Amy Brown Currently studying: Psychology, Double Business
Studies.
Wants to study Psychology and Sociology at
university.
By taking part in many activities in Sixth Form such as the Student Council, Student Parliament Debate Society and being an Enterprise Envoy will help my university application. I am also looking forward to becoming a Faculty Representative and supporting my peers. The extra sessions put on by teachers for our courses really helped me.
Ben Campbell Currently studying: Forensics, Psychology, English Literature Wants to study Law and Criminology at university. By having the option to take part in the Extended Project Qualification I can now gain an extra AS level for a project about something I have a real interest in. The support we have in making our university applications has been really good, especially with our personal statements as we have lots of resources. By taking part in extra curricular activities put on by the teachers I can show a good balance of study and extra curricular activities supported by the school.
Georgina Walker Currently studying: Double I.T., Psychology, Sociology Wants to study Primary Teaching at university. In school we are supported though extra sessions for our courses
– Twilight sessions for Psychology and morning sessions for Sociology. The UCAS support we have had has been good as the resources we have used help us with the application and the personal statement sections. Work Experience put on by the school has also helped me as I need my work experience for my chosen university course. By also taking part in the University of Liverpool Scholars Scheme, I have also been able to experience a bit of what university study and university life is like.
| Ashley Nichols | AAA | (Business and I.C.T.) | Amy McNally | AAA | (Performing Arts and Music) |
| Jorden Purcell | AAA | (Business and I.C.T.) | Jessica Gbadago | AAA | (Performing Arts, Music and Sociology) |
| Liam Bromley | AAA | (Business and I.C.T.) | Leanne Walsh | AABB | (Maths, Psychology, Chemistry |
| Danny Riley | AAA | (Business and I.C.T.) | and Forensics) | ||
| Emma Manning | AAA | (Business and I.C.T.) | |||
| Stephanie Green | AAA | (English Literature, English Language | |||
| and Drama) |
All students are expected to follow enrichment activities that allow them to:
With excellent indoor and outdoor facilities you may wish to try out Kick Boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Sailing, Canoeing, Gorge Walking, Rock Climbing or other regular sports such as Basketball, Hockey, Football,Golf, Tennis or Trampolining.
College productions will give you the opportunity to act, sing, dance or perhaps work behind the scenes on lighting, sound and stage design. You could also get involved with school bands, Choirs and student radio workshops as part of an enrichment programme.
There will be an expedition to Kenya where students view a large game reserve and then visit the remote West Pokot region. Students will carry out individual projects and visit local schools, clinics, hospitals and markets. There is an opportunity for the more energetic to climb Mt. Koh or explore the Wei Wei Valley. This expedition is open to all students and you will be given help with fundraising to pay for the trip. You will also learn some Swahili before you go!
Modern language students can go on cultural visits and exchanges to other countries in Europe. You could even live and work in France or Spain for a real taste of life abroad.
Students will be given opportunities to participate in a range of cultural experiences from theatre visits to Stratford to trips to Paris, Rome or Barcelona.
The North Liverpool Academy is a Business and Enterprise specialist Academy. You will be able to engage with local, national and international businesses to build a portfolio of skills in line with your career aspirations. You will also receive help and support from the Enterprise Academy and other Liverpoolbased young entrepreneurs.
Within the North Liverpool Academy there are more opportunities offered to students such as a free course of BSM offroad Driving Lessons where students can undertake driving practice in a safe environment.
There is also the opportunity for students to obtain a certification in both Sign Language and Life Saving. This provides our students with both valuable and enjoyable experiences at the North Liverpool Academy.
At least 4 GCSEs at Grade B • 4 AS or equivalent subjects followed Higher Education (including Maths and English Language by 3 or 4 A2 subjects OR at Grade C or above) • BTEC National Diploma Employment with further training
At least 5 GCSEs at Grade C • 3 AS subjects plus 1 GCSE followed Higher Education (including Math or English) by 3 A2 subjects OR
• BTEC National/Diploma Employment with further training
Students with fewer than 5 GCSEs at • BTEC First Certificate Advanced level qualifications Grade C • GCSEs OR
• BTEC Introductory Studies Employment with further training
The North Central Liverpool Collaborative consists of the North Liverpool Academy Sixth Form College, Notre Dame Catholic College and Alsop High School. As a partnership, a much broader programme of study can be offered to students to allow study at their ‘home’ institution whilst having the opportunity to undertake courses at a partner institute. Additional courses include: Accounting, Dance, Government & Politics, P.E., Textiles, Theology and Economics.
Participation in the collaborative provides a broader curriculum and increased entitlement opportunities for all students.
A more detailed description of the North Central Liverpool Collaborativ