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Cirencester College Prospectus 2012

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Welcome to the Cirencester College 2012 prospectus. I hope that you will find this prospectus informative and easy to use. We understand that making decisions about your post 16 choices – where to study and what to study – can often seem to be a very daunting process. Understandably you will have many questions that you want answered before making those crucial post 16 choices that will be so important to your future life chances.

Cirencester College has a wide range of courses and apprenticeships, from basic entry level up to university level provision. Our broad range of courses means that you can choose a programme which suits your abilities, interests and career aspirations. Our tutorial and support programmes encourage all students to achieve their full potential and thus realise their future ambitions.

Other key reasons why you might consider coming to Cirencester College include:

n Over the last 20 years the College has gained recognition as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ College and as a Beacon College with a national reputation for excellent teaching and learning, innovation and student support, all of which produce the fantastic student exam results achieved year on year.

n We are proud of our individual student achievements and the number of our students

who go on to realise their ultimate ambitions, whether it is in exam success, Higher Education entry, workplace success or in the wide range of enrichment activities which are so important to College life here.

n Students travel from all over the region to come to Cirencester College because they find it an attractive, supportive and successful place to study and train.

n Our commitment to working with you and your parents and/or guardians to support your progress and success.

Thank you for taking the time to read this prospectus. I do hope that it will encourage you to find out more about us. To get to know us better, please see the dates on the right for opportunities to visit the College for taster sessions and Open Days. You can also keep in touch with us through our website, Facebook and the ‘Parent Zone’ website.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you to realise those ambitions … you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by coming along to talk to us.

Kim CliffordPrincipal

Welcome to Cirencester College

This prospectus can be made available in alternative forms for people with disabilities. Please contact the Marketing Department at Cirencester College on 01285 640994 or email [email protected]

For the latest information contact the College on 01285 640994 | visit: www.cirencester.ac.uk | email: [email protected]

Realise your ambitions

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open daySaturday 15 October 201110am to 3pm

open eveningThursday 19 January 20125pm to 8pm

Cirencester College students achievetheir ambitions. Come along and discuss your ambitionsat one of our open events: ??

Use this prospectus to unlock your ambitions?

Our Cover Story

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The Student Union is for everyone, and anybody can have a part in it. As the Student Union, we’re a collective body which ensures that the student voice is heard. This may be just an informal chat but let us know what you think! All student contributions are thoroughly welcome - it’s you that we are here for!

We're available to listen to any of your needs or wants, to help to make your student experience here both academically and socially one to be remembered. We can be reached through our Facebook page ‘Cirencester College Student Union: 2011/2012’, email address:[email protected], or even just in passing around College!

Being on the Student Union provides a huge range of opportunities for you to get more involved in the College, from working alongside College Governors to organising various fun charity events for occasions such as Comic Relief.

Every year there's an opportunity for students to stand for election, competing for one of the 8 roles available. It can be a lot of fun, especially if you get into the competitive mood! You can be as creative as you like while campaigning and you're always welcome to talk to any of us on the current Union if you've got any queries concerning the different roles!

There couldn't be a nicer College to take such an active part in, the opportunities are limitless with the right people! Don't miss out on the chance to take part but do remember that whether you're on the Union or not, you can be as much a part of the College as anyone!

Amber PomagalskiStudent Union President

Welcome from Cirencester College Student Union



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dates for your diarySaturday 15 October 2011Open Day 10am to 3pmStart applying for September 2012

Friday 18 November 2011Choices at 16 Day

Thursday 19 January 2012Open Evening 5pm to 8pm

Friday 2 March 2012Apply by this date for guaranteed places for September 2012

Monday 2 July 2012Choices at 16 Day (Year 10)

Tuesday 3 July 2012College Freshers’ Day for new students starting in September 2012

Thursday 23 August 2012GCSE Results Day

Thursday 23 August 2012Enrolment for September 2012

Monday & Tuesday 3 & 4 September 2012Induction for 2012 students

Wednesday 5 September 2012First day of teaching term

contents

Welcome from the Principal 2

Open Days 3

Welcome from the Student Union 4

Dates for your Diary 5

Why do so many students choose Cirencester

College? 6

Choosing the type of learning that suits you 8

Setting off on the right step 9

Level 3 Entry qualifications 10

Enjoy specialist teaching 11

Steps to becoming a student at

Cirencester College 12

Support to help you 14

Facilities 15

Level 4 qualifications 17

Academic qualifications 18

Vocational qualifications 20

Career Academies 22

Apprenticeships 24

Level 2 Courses 26

Level 1 Courses 28

Entry level Courses 29

Academic Level 3 Course List 30

Vocational Level 3 Course List 31

Football Academy 32

Enrichment 34

Sports 36

Postcards from.... 38

Fund Raising 40

Transport 41

Life at Cirencester College 42

Vocational results 44

A-level results 46

Ambitions realised! 48

Cirencester College provides open access to a comprehensive range of high quality education and training for people over the age of 16, regardless of race, class, belief, language, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, previous educational attainment or particular circumstances.

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Why do so many students join Cirencester College?

Rachel Uzzell (pictured right) joined Cirencester College a year ago from Highworth Warneford School to take AS levels in German, History, English Language and Law. In her own words she tells us why she joined Cirencester College.

“Students like myself who want to continue with their studies will usually come to Cirencester College; these are a few of the reasons why I chose Cirencester:

n First of all the exam results are very good compared to other colleges and schools.

n The pastoral care that is offered at Cirencester allows me to feel like the lecturers do care about me, my education and my future.

n Lessons are more enjoyable because the lecturers are specialists in their field and are able to talk more around the subject and teach beyond the syllabus.

n Having an enrichment afternoon gives all students the opportunity to join clubs, next year I intend to get involved with the law club and debating societies.

When I finish at Cirencester it is my ambition to study Law with German at university and to go and on and qualify as a barrister.”

Neil Ash (pictured right) joined Cirencester College a year ago from Bradon Forest School to take AS levels in Biology, Geography, Maths and Physics. Neil explains why he thinks Cirencester College is special.

“I chose to study at Cirencester College as it has a fantastic reputation and high academic standards. In addition to this, I like the friendly, open atmosphere and the green space available due to the College’s location. As well as this, there are many good facilities available such as the library, the science labs and private study areas.

Staff at the College are friendly and passionate about your learning and have great enthusiasm for your subjects, thus enabling you to acquire an interesting and high quality education. There is plenty of opportunity to be independent and take control over your education, exploring your own views and ideas using the knowledge you have gained in lectures.

I became a student ambassador and have helped out at numerous open evenings which allows you to give something valuable back to the College.

After Cirencester I intend to do a degree in Geography before applying to the RAF, or a civil aviation school, to train to become a pilot which has always been my ambition.”



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This is what our students say!

Fred MacDonald (pictured right) joined Cirencester College 3 years ago from Deer Park School. Fred completed some level 2 courses before progressing to the BTEC Extended National Diploma in Media.

“Cirencester College is responsible for really giving me a purpose and a clear vision of what I ultimately want to do!

I found a course, the BTEC Extended National Diploma in Media, which I could really enjoy, express my creativity and make a future with!

Since I have been at Cirencester I have had the opportunity to network with industry professionals which has given me an invaluable feel for working in the industry.

Making 2 brilliant films has already helped me fulfil part of my ambition to have a long career in making movies!

In five years time I hope that ambition will be fulfilled with a job as a writer or researcher for a company like the BBC. In the meantime there is a lot of work for me to get there but I’m really looking forward to it!”

Fred gained a triple distinction in his BTEC Media and is now going on to Glamorgan to study Film and Video.


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Choosing the type of learning that suits you

academic

vocational

apprenticeship

n I prefer exams to courseworkn I am good at revisingn I like learning about theories, ideas and

factsn I want to study 4 or 5 subjects in depthn I am thinking of going to university before

I start a career

n I prefer coursework to examsn I want to study topics that will directly

relate to a specific career I have in mindn I want to keep the option of going to

university openn I want the opportunity of work experience

that will help to start my career

n I know the career I am interested in and want to start now

n I want the experience of studying and working at the same time

n I want to gain career specific qualificationsn I want to start earning money

AS and A-levels will suit your learning style if you enjoy and perform well in exams and you want to study a range of subjects.See page 18

A vocational course will give you the career specific skills and qualifications that enable you to have the choice of university or going straight in to your chosen career. See page 20

An apprenticeship could be the right choice for you. You can work for a local company for four days a week and attend College for one day a week.See page 24

careeracademy

n I am career focussed and I know that I am interested in working in one of the following sectors: Business, IT, Finance, Sport

n I would like the opportunity to:n work alongside employersn work with a personal mentor from

businessn develop my employability skillsn know more about the world of work

One of our Academies could work perfectly to enhance your employability skills, carefully fitting professional development around your programme of study. This could lead to Higher Education or a head start in beginning a full-time career.See page 22

Beth Watson Year 1ex Deer Park School“I was really impressed by the range of courses available at Cirencester College. The staff I met at Open Days were approachable and encouraged me to choose the right courses.”In 2011 Beth has taken AS-levels in Economics, French, History and English Literature gaining AAAA alongside a GCSE in Spanish.


Level

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Education

Higher EducationYou have your level 3 qualifications and now want to specialise in an area of learning or work

Qualificationsn Foundation Degreesn HNDs/HNCsn Level 4 Apprenticeship

What next?Level 5 at University Employment including an apprenticeship

Level

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Level 3 AdvancedYou will need 5 or more specific GCSEs at grade C or above (more details from the list on page 10 or www.cirencester.ac.uk)Universities will require most applicants to be qualified at this level.

Qualificationsn AS/A-levelsn Extended, National & Subsidiary

Diplomas, National Certificatesn CACHE Diploman NVQ Level 3n Level 3 Apprenticeship

What next?Higher EducationEmployment Apprenticeships

Level

2Intermediate

Level 2 IntermediateYou have gained n mainly grade Ds at GCSE n up to 3 grade Cs at GCSEn NVQ level 1 or First Diplomaor you are: n pre 16n home or Steiner educated

Qualificationsn GCSEs Maths & English Languagen Level 2 Diplomas, NVQ Level 2n CACHE Certificaten Level 2 Apprenticeshipn MAPP (BTEC Level 2 certificates

in Media, Art, Performance & Photography)

What next?Progression to an appropriate level 3 courseEmployment Apprenticeships

Level

1Foundation

Level 1 IntermediateYou have few or no formal qualifications and would like to improve your basic knowledge, skills and understanding.Typically you will have mainly E, F and Gs at GCSE

Qualificationsn Foundation Certificaten NVQ Level 1n Level 1 Languages

What next?Progression to an appropriate level 2 courseEmployment

Pre Entryand

Entry Level

Pre Entry and Entry LevelYou have no formal qualifications and would like some additional help and support with learning. This is where you should start to help boost your confidence and general skills

Qualificationsn Vocational Skillsn Basic Skillsn Life Skills

What next?Progression to an appropriate level 1 course


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Setting off on the right step


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AS-levelsEntry requirements

GCSE grade Cs in any 5 of the following subjects(including short GCSEs):

Business Studies, English Language, English LiteratureForeign Language

Humanities (ie History, Geography, RS, Sociology, Psychology)Science (double, triple or

BTEC Merit*)Maths, Law

If a student does not have a grade C in English Language they will be

required to achieve a grade C to progress to A2-level.

Students must achieve a grade C in any GCSE which is directly related

to their AS-level choice.

Our most popular courses are the level 3 courses which include AS and A-levels and level 3 vocational courses. To join a level 3 course you will need to read the following entry requirements. If you need more help with types and levels of courses visit the Post 16 qualification information on our website:

VocationalEntry requirements

For Vocational Extended Diplomas you will need 5 grade Cs at GCSE including 3 from the same group

as AS-level requirements (see below)

Business StudiesEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureForeign Language

Humanities (ie History, Geography, RS, Sociology, Psychology)

Science (double or single subjects)(BTEC Level 2 Diploma Merit* will be counted as one GCSE )

Maths, Law or

a distinction in a Level 2 diploma

There are specific minimum GCSE requirements for:

Languagesgrade B required or proven linguistic ability

Mathsgrade B in Higher Maths

A-level Express Mathsgrade A or A* in Higher Maths

Biologygrade B in Double Science/Biology

Chemistrygrade B in Double Science/Chemistry and grade B in Higher Maths

Physicsgrade B in Double Science/Physics and grade B in Higher Maths

Electronicsgrade C in Science and

grade C in MathsApplied Science

GCSE grade C in Science* a BTEC Level 2 Diploma Science will not qualify for

AS-level Biology, Chemistry or Physics

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Natasha Jardine Year 1ex Highworth Warneford School

“The teachers at Cirencester have specialised in their subjects and are clearly enthusiastic about what they do. They can provide extra information on topics of interest which I have found really helpful and interesting!

I took a mixture of courses, ones that I enjoy and ones that are relevant to what I want to do in the future.

My ambition is have a gap year, then go to university and in 5 years time I hope to have gained a degree in Human Sciences or Biological Anthropology.”

In 2011, Natasha has taken AS-levels in Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, History and Social Anthropology gaining AAAAB.

Josh AinscowYear 2ex Dorcan School

“Most of my lecturers have spent many years within various public services and therefore could use their vast experience to help us.I have climbed mountains, camped, canoed and kayaked. I also joined the College basketball team.

Combining my course with ICT has given me help with my future career.I will hopefully be fulfilling my ambition by joining the police force!”

Josh has just completed his BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services in which he achieved a triple distinction which he took alongside an A-level in ICT for which he received a grade B.

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Our partner schools in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are invited through their schools,

but other students are welcome to attend. It is the nearest thing to real College life and to experiencing courses. You can apply at Open Day in October or by e-mailing

[email protected]

4 Our School Liaison and Guidance team visit our partner schools, as do some subject staff; take the opportunity to gain as much advice and information as you can from us and from your careers advisors and teachers.

ow do I apply once I know what I want to do?

1 We take applications from 15 October 2011. 2 March 2012 is the Cirencester College

guaranteed place deadline for entry in 2012; this gives you plenty of time to research your choices before applying. You can apply after this but may not get all your choices and you will have to wait for an interview.

aking the right choice of subjects

1 Find out as much information as you can about courses as soon as you can. We do not hand out Course Leaflets or Packs at Admissions interviews or Open Events as all our course details are on our website www.cirencester.ac.uk.

2 Open Events are the time to meet all the teachers and to look round the College:

Saturday 15 October 2011, 10am to 3pm Thursday 19 January 2012, 5.00pm to 8pm

This is your chance to build up detailed knowledge about courses, the way they are taught and to see what enrichment activities [clubs, sports teams and societies] are offered at Cirencester. You should make every effort to attend these events. You are welcome to come to both to make doubly sure!

3 Choices Days where you can attend 5 subject lessons:

Friday 18 November 2011 Monday 2 July 2012 (Year 10)

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2 You can apply online or download a form. If you do not have internet access you can request a form from the College by telephoning 01285 640994.

Once you apply you will be given a date for an Admissions interview; at busy times there may be a delay, but don’t worry: as long as you apply before 2 March 2012 you will be guaranteed a place subject to entry requirements. We will advise impartially about your subject choices. We will discuss any support needs you may have. If you are accepted you will be given an Offer Letter to confirm your place.

Students wishing to use the College buses

will be given a booklet outlining our various payment plans. A £50 (non-refundable) deposit secures your seat on one of our many subsidised buses.

hat happens after I have had my Offer Letter?

1 You will be invited to Freshers’ Day, where new students to the College come to celebrate the end of GCSEs. We have music and a Freshers’ Fair with all our clubs and sports teams

Cirencester College

represented. It’s a great chance to meet your fellow students and the staff teaching your subjects.

2 After Freshers’ Day you will be invited back in August to enrol officially at Cirencester College; you will have your results checked on this day and your course finalised. If you do not get the grades you expected, we still would like you to come to your appointment, as this is an opportunity to review your programme of study with a member of the Admissions Team.

This is when you should pay your £25/year administration fee to cover costs such as your ID card and some photocopying.

Before the beginning of term you will be invited to Induction where again you will meet fellow students and your Personal Tutor.

3 If you have any questions please contact Student Services on

[email protected]

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Cirencester College has the expertise to provide outstanding and age appropriate support. While recognising the need to treat students with respect and the development of independent learning skills, we also ensure student achievement through monitoring of attendance and progress.

Subject Lecturers are specialists in their field and in teaching at the higher levels. They are joined by professional Personal Tutors whose role is to offer individual pastoral support to each student and to liaise with home.

Cirencester College Online [CCO] offers a huge range of information and is home to our virtual learning environment so you can access course materials and submit assessments.

Academic Support is available for students with any specific disability or learning difficulty. Needs are assessed prior to entry by our highly qualified team so we can have support in place when students start at College.

Financial support is available for some course costs, transport, meals and other items if students are experiencing hardship. Up to date information about bursaries is available on the College website.

If students wish to apply for financial assistance they do so through Jenny Overal ([email protected]).

All students receive Careers or Higher Education guidance and there is a full programme of events such as University Open Days, employer talks, Futures days together with Apprenticeship opportunities, as well as step by step support with University applications or CV writing.

High Achievers and Science, Technology, Engineering and Medical students can access tailored programmes to prepare them for the additional demands of accessing highly competitive university and employment opportunities.

Employability advice and guidance is available as part of our enrichment programme.

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Lauren Ward - Year 1ex Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School“I have found it is nice to be treated like an adult but also the lecturers are very supportive and enthusiastic and easy to keep in touch with which is really helpful. My tutor has also provided me with a lot of support.I joined the College Choir which has given me the chance to perform in various concerts and gain lots of confidence”Lauren has just taken her AS-levels in Fine Art, Classical Civilisation, Maths and Psychology gaining AABB. Her ambition is to go to university and in five years time to have a successful and fulfilling career.

FacilitiesThere is disabled access to most areas of the College, unfortunately disabled access to some parts of the Castle, a listed building, and the upper floors of C Block is restricted. However we will make every effort to ensure that provision is relocated where this disadvantages students.

Library, Learning and Study Centres Students find the biggest difference about education post 16 is that you are not in lessons all day. We have a range of supervised areas where you can access IT, gain help with research and study effectively during the day.

Cirencester College has a wireless network covering the majority of the main Fosse Way Campus, making it easier for students to access the internet and web-based learning resources, in and out of lessons on their own wireless devices.

Tastebuds Refectory and the Castle Coffee Shop provide a variety of meals and snacks, including vegetarian and vegan options, throughout the day.

Sundial Facilities This year a significant investment is being made to transform our theatre foyer, lounge and garden areas to create additional space for students, where they will be able to meet together, go online, carry out group study, and enjoy refreshments.

The Sundial Theatre is a fully equipped and professional theatre, hosting touring drama, music and dance

performances as well as shows staged by our own performing arts students.

The College Shop has great stationery, art materials and greeting cards at amazing prices.

Our Inspire Shop is part of a supported enterprise scheme which provides students with learning disabilities with valuable retail experience selling anything from handmade crafts to snacks and ice creams.

Reprographics helps students with all their photocopying requirements.

Fitness Suite Membership includes full assessment and offers brilliant value.

Early Years Centre Highly qualified staff offer excellent childcare (ages 3 months to pre-school) for students, staff and the community.

Tranquillity Beauty Salon where you can enjoy the latest beauty treatments at a fraction of the cost.

In response to student demand a cash machine has been installed in the College Hub.

All College campuses are smoke free. Smoking is only permitted in a designated area.


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Choosing the right course and qualification for you


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Students of both vocational and A-level courses can now continue on to Higher Education at Cirencester College. This could become a popular choice for students facing high fees at university.

By working in partnership with Higher Education institutions across the country we are now delivering foundation degrees in:

l Criminology and Criminal Justice (University of West of England)

l Financial Services (Open University)l Business (Open University)l Environmental Conservation and

Heritage Management (Royal Agricultural College)

We an also offer a HND/HNC in:

l IT

and from 2012 we will also be launching HND/HNCs in:

l Sportl Artl Media

Aaran Judson (pictured right) left Cirencester College in 2009 with a triple distinction in Countryside and Management.

His ambition was to continue his education at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester and ultimately find a career in the countryside industry.

“The Extended Diploma in Countryside Management at Cirencester College covered everything I was interested in.

So moving on to the Foundation Degree in Environmental Conservation and Heritage Management, from the College to the Royal Agricultural College, for me was a natural progression in my education.

One of the main benefits for me in taking this next step was that I would be taught by some of the same lecturers I had at College. I learn from their enthusiasm for the subjects and the countryside.

I have very much enjoyed my time at both institutions. I have just finished the two year foundation degree and will now complete a third year to gain my BSc (Hons) in Countryside Management. When I have finished my final year, I should have the ability to specialise in any aspect of the skills which I have gained over the last five years, hopefully then I will realise my ambition to have a long and successful career in Countryside Management!”

Level 4 qualifications

Aaran Judson ex Grittleton House School

BTEC Extended Diploma in Countryside and Management Cirencester College, 2007-2009Foundation Degree in Environmental Conservation and Heritage ManagementRoyal Agricultural College/Cirencester College2009-2011BSc (Hons) in Countryside ManagementRoyal Agricultural College, 2011-2012


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Becky Meredith - Year 1ex Wootton Bassett School“I chose Cirencester College because of the wide range of courses available and its good reputation for academic success.My ambition is to take a 3 year degree in Rural Land Management and become a Rural Surveyor.”Becky has just finished her 1st year AS-levels in Business, Geography, Accounts and Sociology for which she gained AAAB.

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A-levels are academic qualifications which are divided into two years of study. In your first year you will study AS-levels and in your second year you will study for your A2s. If you successfully complete both levels you are awarded the full A-level.

A-levels are available in over 50 subjects and timetabled for up to six classes per week.

1st year AS-levelsn are usually combined with other AS-levels in a

programme of 4 or 5 subjects, or with the first year of a Extended National Diploma, National Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma, National Certificate and with qualifications in key skills

n suitable for students who expect GCSE passes at A*, A, B or C

n mainly assessed through end of year exams with some assessed coursework in some subjects.

2nd year A2sn suitable for students who achieve at least a grade D

at AS-level, and who wish to concentrate on three or four A-levels in the second year

n usually combined with other A2-levels or AS-levels in a programme of 3 or 4 subjects, or with the second year of a National Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma

n complemented by A-level General Studies.

Emon Majdabadi-Farahaniex Bradon Forest Schoolhas just finished 2 years at Cirencester College taking A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, German, Maths and General Studies.

When I joined College my ambition was to do well in my A-levels and get into a medical school after college.

Thanks to the help of staff I have managed to get an offer from my first choice university, Oxford, to do medicine and hopefully in five years I will be finishing my medical degree and be about to start working.

I have had a brilliant time at Cirencester; the lecturers are all extremely friendly and helpful and always willing to give up their time to support and help you out.”

In August 2011 Emon gained A*A*A*A*AC in his A-levels and is now off to Oxford to study medicine.

“I’m over the moon with my results - thanks to all my teachers and everyone at Cirencester for all their support. “

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Vocational qualifications


enable students to specialise in a specific area of their choice.

Qualifications include:n BTEC Extended National

Diplomas, National Diplomas, Subsidiary Diplomas at Level 3 and National Certificates plus First Diplomas - Level 2

n NVQs 1, 2 and 3 n CACHE Childcare Level 2

and 3.

Courses are assessed through coursework and assignments and are excellent preparation for both university and employment.

NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) are work based qualifications meeting standards developed by industry and developing skills in particular occupations such as Childcare and Beauty Therapy. They are also a core part of our apprenticeship programmes.


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Amy Addle - Year 2ex Rednock School, BTEC Extended National Diploma in Performing Arts gaining a triple distinction“My ambition was to become a stronger and more confident performer and now I have been offered places at a choice of different Dance Schools. In the last 2 years I have performed in shows in the Sundial Theatre, travelled to London to see shows in the West End on our London residential. I have gained the confidence to audition and in 5 years time I hope to see myself on stage in London, doing what I love best, performing!”

Gemma Bruceex Cokethorpe School“Before I started College I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in the future. I took the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. My lecturers have been a great help and, alongside my coursework, I have gained work experience in a local primary school. Now my ambition is to become a Primary School Teacher; this year I will be moving on to Derby University to do my training!”Gemma gained a triple distinction in her diploma.

Lewis Bird - Year 2ex Kingsdown School“My ambition was to excel in my vocational and academic courses, gaining strong results that would assist in my university application. My hard work has paid off. I will be going to Cardiff or King’s College London. In 5 years time my ambition is to become a well established physiotherapist.”Lewis has just finished his BTEC Extended National Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences for which he gained a triple distinction which he took alongside an A-level in Biology (grade B).

Gracie Fickling - Year 2ex Thomas Keble“Many of my lecturers have worked in the industries that are linked to my subjects. Hospitality was the course I really wanted to take and my ambition is to work in the industry and to one day run my own hotel or restaurant. I have definitely learnt what I want to achieve by coming to Cirencester by learning a mixture of academic and vocational subjects.”Gracie has just finished her Hospitality National Certificate in which she gained a double distinction with A-level in Business Studies and an AS-level in Spanish .

Alice Gregory - Year 1 ex Thomas Keble School“I came to Cirencester because they offer the BTEC Extended National Diploma in Horse Management and friends said it was a fantastic college to study at!Trips to Cheltenham Races and to observe how a 3 day eventing horse is prepared and trained for competition have really complemented the course.When I leave my ambition is either to take Equine Science at University or take up an apprenticeship where I can continue my British Horse Society exams”.

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Nadia Iqbalex Nova Hreod SchoolNadia has just finished her first year in the Business Academy taking AS-levels in Business Studies, Photography, Psychology, Textiles and she also takes part in Young Enterprise.

“I wanted to join the Business Academy because it meant I wasn’t just learning the theory I was actually putting it into practice! It also means that I have a business mentor; sharing experiences with someone else has helped me consider the possibilities that may be open to me in the future.

In the summer I completed an internship placement, which has been a valuable and unforgettable experience. My colleagues were extremely welcoming and supportive and I was allowed to flourish in my role knowing that my colleagues were always there for me to fall back on. I’ve been exposed to all different types of work during my internship and it has been most productive and thoroughly enjoyable.

Being part of the Business Academy also meant that I went on a residential trip to London which was a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of real working and a better understanding of the world of business.

I have enjoyed the support you get in the Academies but also I have enjoyed the independence too. Cirencester College is helping me to prepare for the future whether it is university or going straight into a career. In the future I hope to be part of a successful business!”

Career AcademiesOur well-established Career Academy programmes have been part of Cirencester College since 2004 and we now have Career Academies in Finance, Business, IT, Science & Technology, Heritage and also in Sports.

Academy programmes are employer driven, managed and influenced by active and enthusiastic Board members comprising both industry and academic representatives - focussed on raising aspirations and developing career awareness, enabling students to reach their full potential.

The student’s focus, commitment and motivation are key to their acceptance onto an Academy Programme. Students gain a blend of work skills alongside their academic studies, giving them a very real choice of Higher Education study or a head start in embarking on a full-time career when they leave College.

Operating in conjunction with Career Academies UK, Cirencester College is the only local college to offer Academy programmes.


Alumni

James Ogdenex Finance Academy, 2007 - 2009Marketing SupportSt James’s PlaceWealth Management,Cirencester

“The Finance Academy provided me with numerous opportunities to network and build what turned out to be vital contacts within the Financial Services Industry.

These contacts, coupled with the frequent visits to the working environment and an internship at St James’s Place Wealth Management in Cirencester, helped to make the transition from education into a career much easier.

Since graduating from the Academy programme I have gone on to study at university and now work full-time at St James’s Place. I have kept in touch with those contacts gained from the Academy experience and will continue to build upon these as I look for further development in my career.”


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Career Academy Employers

Business Academy students

London Residential

Students networking with employers

Money Week - Dress to Impress Competition

Academy graduates from the Class of 2011

Employer Focus St James’s Place

Rob Hawkins (pictured right) is Head of Client Development at St James’s Place in Cirencester and has been a keen supporter of Cirencester College Career Academies from their inception. Both he and colleagues have acted as guru lecturers, student mentors and as a company have offered internships. To date SJP have also employed 11 students as full time employees.

“St James’s Place have always supported the internship programme and we were delighted to be able to do so again this year. The students who worked with us exceeded our expectations and were great ambassadors for the College and for the Academies programme in particular.”

Interns at St James’s Place - Summer 2011


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Apprenticeships

Josh Brownex Highworth Warneford SchoolBusiness and Administration Level 3 Apprentice

“My ambition when I left College last year was to get a full time job, which is why I looked at doing an apprenticeship as it gives you employment as well as a qualification. This means you are being paid to learn and attending College once a week is a great change from work.

I am working at Rest Express, based in Perrotts Brook; it is a small company of 10 workers who are stockists and distributors of wood finishing products and materials.

We are set coursework on our course that we need to complete in College time and at home.

With the skills that I am gaining both in College and in the workplace, my ambition for the future is to become a manager in a company.”

Apprenticeships are an excellent opportunity to gain a career, with real training whilst you are earning - combining a programme of work-based skills at your place of work alongside a day-release academic course at College. Most of the Apprenticeship takes place in the workplace where you will work and be assessed alongside experienced staff to gain the skills and experience the business needs. In addition to this workplace based training you will study at Cirencester College on a day release basis.

There are three levels of Apprenticeship available at Cirencester College:

Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) length of programme varies between 9

and 24 months GCSEs and equivalent qualifications may

be required but an appropriate attitude and aptitude is essential

must be employed in the relevant occupational area

working towards NVQ Level 2 working towards Technical Certificate and

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Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) length of programme varies between 12

and 24 months Successful completion of Apprenticeship,

GCSEs or equivalent qualifications are required


working towards NVQ Level 3 working towards Technical Certificate and

Functional Skills

Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) length of programme varies between 18

and 36 months GCSEs and equivalent qualifications may

be required but significant experience of working in a business is expected

must be capable of achieving the equivalent of GCSE grade C in maths, English and maybe ICT during the programme


working towards NVQ Level 4 working towards a knowledge-based

qualification such as a Foundation degree.

Cirencester College has apprenticeships available in:

Intermediate ApprenticeshipAccountingBusiness and AdministrationChildren and Young People’s WorkforceCustomer ServiceHealth and Social CareTeam LeadingHospitality ServicesHospitality (Food Production and Cooking)Retail

Advanced ApprenticeshipAccountingBusiness and AdministrationChildren and Young People’s Workforce Creative and Digital MediaCustomer ServiceHealth and Social CareHospitality Supervision and LeadershipManagementMarketingRetail (Management)Retail (Sales Professional)

Higher ApprenticeshipA wide range of new programmes is being launched. Talk to your tutor about the options open to you.

Leah Price Marketing and Communications Apprentice Forces Recruitment Services

Andrew BryceCreative and Digital Media Apprentice - Halo Films

Annabel KillingbackMarketing Apprentice Corinium Stoves

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James Chadwickex Archway School(pictured left)

James has just finished his NVQ Level 2 in Childcare. He has now taken up an Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship in the College’s BrightEyes Nursery.

“I chose Cirencester College because their whole ethos is to learn. This is why I think I have had so much support and such a good education here.

In addition to my course I have learnt so many life skills. I also learnt a great deal on my placement such as feeding babies, and putting them down to sleep and importantly team work.

When I started College my ambition was to become a paediatric nurse but my ambitions have completely changed now that I have taken on an apprenticeship in Childcare.

At some time in the future I would like to become an entertainment rep for children and travel all around the world!”

Level 2 courses

Our level 2 courses are predominately vocational and can be combined with a GCSE in Maths and English Language (provided you already have a D in those subjects)

A Science GCSE is available for level 3 students needing a science GCSE for their career.

Level 2 courses are also designed to meet the needs of students joining us from Steiner education, home education or overseas as they offer progression to Level 3.


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GCSEsArtEnglish LanguageMathematicsModern LanguagesPhotographyScience (see opposite page)

Level 2 DiplomasAnimal CareBusinessCountryside and EnvironmentHospitalityIT PractitionersPerforming Arts**Public ServicesScience**Extended Certificate in Sports Performance with NVQ in Fitness Instruction

NVQ Level 2Beauty Therapy

Other Level 2AAT Level 2 CertificateChildcare and Education Diploma (CACHE)French ConversationFunctional Skills English ICT MathsItalian ConversationPre-NursingResort RepresentativeSAGE Book-keepingSpanish ConversationSustainability Skills **

MAPP:BTEC Level 2 Certificates in Media, Art, Performance and Photography

** planned for 2012

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Level 1 courses are for those who would like to improve their work skills. They are primarily designed to help students who have no or not enough formal qualifications and would like to move on to level 2 courses or employment.

You will explore a number of vocational pathways including:

l Hospitality

l Retail

l Business

l Land Based including animals, horticulture and countryside skills

l Leisure

Your programme will also include:

l Functional skills, Maths, English and IT

l Personal and Social Development

Level 1 courses

Ellie Cross Jones

Ellie joined the Level 1 class after building on her experience gained on the Entry level course.

Ellie has now completed her Certificate in Personal Effectiveness and a Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality, which she has really enjoyed. She has also embraced her role as a student ambassador for the department including helping with refreshments for staff, parents and visitors at College Open Day and Parents’ Evenings.

Ellie is now fulfilling her ambition by moving on to the Level 2 Hospitality course and in the future she hopes that from the skills she has gained she will find a career.



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Entry Level 2/3 courses are for students who would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification, but don’t feel ready for GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

Entry Level qualifications are split into units which are each assessed separately. Often, you will also produce a portfolio that shows evidence of what you have achieved.

Entry Level 2/3 works towards employability and includes:

l Vocational Award

l Functional skills, Maths, IT and English

l Personal and Social Development

plus an introduction to:

l Hospitality

l Retail

l Land Based including animals, horticulture and countryside skills

Entry level 2/3

The Entry Level 1 course is for students who would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification, but don’t feel ready for GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

Entry Level qualifications are split into units which are each assessed separately. Often, you will also produce a portfolio that shows evidence of what you have achieved.

The course is designed to help students work towards their learning goals and includes the following units:

l Diploma in Personal Progress

l Functional skills, Maths, IT and English

l Certificate in communications

Danni Foster

Danni has just completed her first year on the Entry Level 2/3, following the introductions to hospitality and retail. This has made Danni realise how much she enjoys meeting people and making new friends at College.

Next year Danni will be continuing on the course and is very much looking forward to working with animals to widen her skills.

Jonathan Clapton

Jonathan has just finished his first year on the Entry Level 1 course, following the E2i programme.

Jonathan particularly enjoyed working in the College’s Inspire Shop and has also been taking part in a community project working at Addie’s Farm where he helped look after the plants in the poly tunnels. Next year he will be staying on the course to widen his range of skills.

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GeographyGeologyGeneral StudiesGermanHealth and Social CareHistory: Early ModernHistory: Nazi GermanyHistory: RussiaHistory: Saxons, Vikings and NormansHistory: USAItalianItalian (ab initio)LawMathematicsFurther MathematicsMedia StudiesMusicPhilosophyPhotographyPhysical EducationPhysicsPolitics and GovernmentPsychologyReligious Studies Buddhism

A-levelsAccountingAnthropology ArchaeologyFine ArtBiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryClassical CivilisationsComputingDesign and Technology: 3D Design Graphic CommunicationDrama and Theatre StudiesEconomicsElectronicsEnglish LanguageEnglish Language and LiteratureEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental StudiesFilm StudiesFrenchFrench (ab initio)

ChristianitySociologySpanishSpanish (ab initio)TextilesTravel and TourismWorld Development

Applied AS and A-levelsHealth and Social CareICTScience

Other Level 3 High Achievers AcademyMaths Advanced Extension AwardJournalismMedical and Veterinary tutorialsPre-TeachingWord Processing Young Enterprise

Academic Level 3 Courses

The College reserves the right to withdraw provision that is not viable. A minimum class size of 10 is required at the start of all courses including both AS and A2s and vocational provision. The College will seek to ensure any student affected by the withdrawal of a course has individual guidance from an experienced member of staff which will enable them to make an informed choice about alternative provision.



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Vocational Level 3 CoursesBTEC National Diploma(equivalent to 2 A-levels)Animal ManagementBusiness - specialising in: Business LawCountryside ManagementHospitalityIT Practitioners (Software Development)Sport and Exercise SciencesSportUniformed Public ServicesBTEC Subsidiary Diploma(equivalent to 1 A-level)Animal ManagementAnimal Management (for Scientists)BusinessCountryside ManagementCreative Media Production (Television and Film)DanceEngineering **Horse ManagementHospitalityIT Practitioners

(Software Development)Music Technology (Recording)Personal and Business Finance (Finance Academy students only)Production ArtsSport and Exercise SciencesSportUniformed Public ServicesBTEC National Certificate(equivalent to 1 AS-level)Animal ManagementAnimal Management (for Scientists)Environmental SustainabilityFish Management Forestry Management Horse ManagementNVQ Level 3Beauty TherapyOther Level 3 Childcare and Education Diploma (CACHE)

** planned for 2012

BTEC Extended Diplomas (equivalent to 3 A-levels)Art and DesignAnimal ManagementBusiness - specialising in: Business LawCountryside ManagementCountryside Management with Outdoor PursuitsCreative Media Production (Television and Film)Health and Social Care (Health Studies)Horse ManagementIT Practitioners (Software Development)Performing Arts (Performance)Sport and Exercise SciencesSport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)Sport (Outdoor Adventure)Uniformed Public ServicesUniformed Public Services with Outdoor Pursuits


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The Football Academy concept was initiated by Cirencester College and Cirencester Town Football Club in 1996.

The vision was to provide full-time soccer coaching in conjunction with full-time education. This model set the benchmark that numerous colleges have followed and it gained the coveted National Training Award in 1999.

The weekly training regime involves:

l Daily individual training and team coaching

l Individual player assessment and development

l Football Fitnessl Individual fitness profile and advicel Diet and nutritionl FA coaching and refereeing qualificationsl League fixtures (including South West

Counties Under 18s and English Colleges’ Football League Premier and Regional Divisions)

l Cup competitions (ESFA Colleges’ Trophy, FA Youth Cup, English Colleges’ Cup and Glos County)

After completing your time in the Football Academy you could progress to:

l Careers in professional football and semi-professional football

l Football coachingl Football refereeingl Further and Higher Educationl Full-time work in sports and/or leisure

related areasl Overseas scholarships in the USA

As a member of the Football Academy:

l You will have a full programme of academic/vocational study

l You can select from the whole range of programmes offered by Cirencester College e.g. A and AS-levels, National Extended Diplomas.

Players are selected for the Academy on the basis of their football ability. Trial dates for the September 2012 entry are in March/April 2012. To find out more you can contact the Admissions Office at the College.

Prospective students should however submit their applications for a College place well before these dates.

Football Academy

Congratulations to six Football Academy players for achieving their ambition by gaining football scholarships to study and continue their football development in America. They are pictured left to right:

• Craig Mooney (ex Greendown School, going to Northwood University, Florida),

• Connor Thompson (ex Wootton Bassett School going to Loyola University, Baltimore, Maryland),

• Steve Bray (ex Bradon Forest School, going to Felician College, New Jersey),

• Alec Daley (ex Nova Hreod School, going to Scottsdale Community College, Arizona),

• Dean Hobbis (ex Bradon Forest School, going to Eckerd College, St Petersburg, Florida), • Shannon Pocock (ex St Josephs RC College, going to Lassen

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Football Academyroll of honourChampionsESFA Under 19 Schools and Colleges Trophy1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005British College Champions1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001Gloucestershire County College Cup1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001South West Colleges Cup 1998, 1999, 2000South West Counties Youth League Cup 1999Football Conference League Cup Under 19s 2008South West County League Champions 2009

Former Academy PlayersJames Constable Walsall, Shrewsbury, Oxford UnitedStuart Nelson Millwall, Brentford, Leyton Orient, Norwich City, AberdeenMatthew GreenCardiff City, Torquay United, Oxford UnitedChris Zebroski Millwall, Plymouth, Wycombe Wanderers, Torquay UnitedJamie Gosling Yeovil Town, Torquay United

Joe Shepherdex Greendown School

Joe has just finished his first year at Cirencester College taking AS-levels in Business, Economics, English Language alongside playing in the Football Academy.

“I joined Cirencester because of the Football Academy but I also heard that the academic side was good too so it was an easy choice.

The football training fits around my lessons; although we have a lot of training we still have plenty of time to prepare for lessons.

After my second year my ambition is to gain a scholarship for football in America but I also hope to carry on with Business or Economics.”

British Colleges National SquadNick McCray (98)Adam Wainwright (98)Neil Morris (98)Kevin Sawyer (98)Phil Corcoran (99)Chris Cobb (99)Toby Clark (01/02)Adam Mayo (01/02)

English Colleges National SquadMatt Green (05)Craig Curtis (05)Connor Thompson (11)

English Schools (U18)Sam Allison (99)Chris Bass (02)Lee Stevens (04)Robert Hodge (05)Karl Reynolds (06)Liam Williams (10)Connor Thompson (11)

Welsh Schools (U18)Neil Morris (98)

International Honours

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Enrichment

Your timetable will incorporate designated enrichment time. On Wednesday afternoon, all students have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities which include sport, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, music, drama or an area of personal interest (such as debating, environmental action or a subject interest). The activities on offer enable students to develop a range of skills that will be invaluable for their future career path/university applications.

Open Mic Night Stop the Traffik Campaign Youth Theatre

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

PotteryHolocaust Memorial Day

Frisbee Table Tennis

The Choir Carol Singing

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Outdoor Adventure

Law ClubAnimal Care

Young Enterprise

Sign LanguageMusic

Arts Cooking

Sam Goldman - Year 1ex Kingshill School“I am a member of the Vets/Medics/Dentists group and staff provide us with lots of advice, help, information and trips, including Gloucester Hospital and a genetics trip to UCL. This has been really helpful as my ambition is to become a veterinary surgeon when I leave College. I am also a member of the Duke of Edinburgh Club where I am working towards my Gold Award, which has meant expeditions to Exmoor and the Black Mountains.”Sam has just finished his AS-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Electronics and Physics for which he gained 4 grade As.

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Cross College FootballOver 30 players had the opportunity to represent the College this year.

RugbyRunners up in the British Colleges Midlands Performance LeagueIndividual Rugby successesRoss Peters Midlands British CollegesTom Law Midlands British Colleges Old Pats National League 3 SWEd Wilson Midlands British Colleges Gloucestershire U18sKieran Stubley Gloucestershire U18sChris Harrington Gloucestershire U20s, playing in the County final at TwickenhamGirls RugbyBoth the Girls and boys rugby teams took part in the National Rosslyn Park Rugby 7s Tournament.Robyn Lock BCS Women’s Rugby SquadAmelia Buckland- BCS Women’s Rugby Squad Hurry and trailled for England U18s rugby

Cross College Sportis designed to allow students to represent the College in a competitive environment. We also offer recreational activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Sport in the 2010/11 season has been a huge success with over 200 students and staff participating in our annual Ethiopian half marathon, in competitive cross college sport and our Active Health Week.

sporting achievements 10/11

NetballThe College now has two netball sides competing against local opposition and the British Colleges League. They came 3rd in the BCS league

Table TennisThe College Table Tennis came 2nd in a local Sixth Form competition.

Skiing and BoardingThe College has a small team that compete in January in the Czech Mountains. This year they came 2nd in the Boys and 4th in the Girls Competition.

Basketball• BCS West Midlands Performance League Winners• Gloucester Schools Champions• England Schools U19 South Pool 1 Winners• BCS West Midlands Tournament Finalists• BCS Regional Cup Finalists• England Schools U19 Final 16• Eurobasket Tournament Prague: 6th PlaceIndividual Basketball success:Phil Drewett Welsh InternationalBen Colley SW representativeDom McDonaugh SW representative

Ben MitchellRacing in the Historic Formula Ford Class of the Classic Racing Car Championship.

Jade FaulknerSelected for the 2012 GB Olympic Squad for Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Tom BanksWorld ISKA Kickboxing World Junior Champion in the under 71kg category.

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Liam Nichollsex Thomas Keble SchoolLiam is taking the BTEC Sports Development and Fitness Extended Diploma with Computing AS-level. Liam competed this year for the England Team in the DHIF CP (Cerebral Palsy) Cup in Denmark and came back with a bronze medal.“It felt amazing putting on the ‘three lions’ England shirt and representing my country for doing something I love best. My ambition for the future is to work with other disabled young people; when I have finished my course next year I hope to work in Disability Sports Development.”

Phil Drewett

Ben Mitchell

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Public Services students in Scotland

postcards from ...

World Development students visit Morocco Academy students in London

Going Ape in the Forest of Dean

Physicists at Alton Towers


Photo Thomas EdwardsCirencester College student


Going Ape in the Forest of Dean



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Travel and Tourism students in Barcelona

Archaeology students at Stonehenge

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Fund raising

Staff and students at Cirencester College are members of local, national and international communities; we encourage and support one another in developing our understanding of those communities, and in taking up our responsibilities as both local and global citizens through academic work, enrichment activities, volunteering and fund raising.

Links with Kigulu and Kenton Schools in Nairobi, and a group of Ethiopian runners in Addis Ababa, are the inspiration for 2 key fundraising highlights of the year.

Kibera Week raises awareness of issues of aid, development and global responsibility, and raises funds to support Kigulu, a refuge and school for AIDS orphans in the slums.

Staff and students raised over £2,000 in 2010/11: cakes were baked and sold; legs waxed for charity; games were played for entrance fees; a bring and buy sale held; Kibera lunches made and consumed; there was busking, dressing up, 'Three Wise Monkeys', a lecture on British Colonialism and Kenya; and a wide range of lessons and tutorials devoted to the week's themes.

The Annual Great Ethiopian run seeks to raise awareness of the plight of talented runners, and funds to provide trainers, by challenging staff and students to better the half marathon times achieved by the Ethiopians.

The Student Union, student groups and individual students each year organise events and activities for the causes they support: Stop the Traffik, climate change, green issues, animal sanctuaries, the Armistice Day Walk, to name but a few.

Our new Parents’ and Friends’ Association, shortly to be launched, will bring charity nearer to home. Since government plans to reduce spending have resulted in the postponement of our new sports hall/ classroom build we will have to find other sources of funding to meet our aspirations for the development of the College and we hope parents will want to support us

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As a result of the increased demand from students outside our immediate area for transport to Cirencester College, we now run over 25 College subsidised coach services each day to and from the College.

Coaches run from and stop in Swindon, Cheltenham, Stroud areas and surrounding villages including:

AbnashAmberleyAshton KeynesAveningBirdlipBisleyBlunsdonBourton (Swindon)BowbridgeBrimscombeBroad BlunsdonBrockworthBussageCarterton

ChalfordCharfieldCharltonCheltenhamCoberleyColesbourneCovinghamCowleyCrickladeCrudwellDidmartonDoughtonDursleyFaringdonGreatfieldHighworthKempsfordLattonLeaLechladeLeighLeightertonMalmesburyMarston MeyseyMinchinhamptonMinetyNailsworthNorth NibleyPurtonRendcomb

RodboroughSevern SpringsShrivenhamSouth MarstonSouth WoodchesterStonehouse StroudSwindonTetburyThruppUpper MinetyWatchfieldWestonbirtWoodfieldsWoodmancoteWootton-under-EdgeWootton Bassett

For full information on these routes please contact the Finance Office on 01285 626147.

Applications for bus passes will be available at your admissions interview.

In addition there are service routes from surrounding areas.

Routes may be subject to change each year. Further details are available from our Finance Office.

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Ellie Ryall - Year 1ex Stroud High School“Cirencester had all the courses that I wanted to take, and the topics the College focus on are interesting. On the open days lecturers from all subjects offered advice, especially on those subjects that go well with each other. My ambition is to study history at university and eventually become a professor of history!”In 2011, Ellie has taken AS-levels in Biology, Classical Civilisation, Geography, History and English Literature and General Studies gaining AAAAAB.



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Zack Grant - Year 1ex Deer Park School“The College offers such a great variety of courses, I really chose my subjects purely on the basis of the ones that I would enjoy the best.The lecturers have been really enthusiastic; College is not just about taking notes, it is also about debate and discussion which make lessons more enjoyable.I have been on a trip to a politics conference in London which was surprisingly funny and very helpful for my knowledge. I participate in Outdoor Activity club; we have been rock climbing and kayaking, great for building your strength, meeting people and the instructors are a good laugh!”Zack has just finished his AS-levels in History, English Language and Literature, Politics, World Development and General Studies gaining AAAAA.


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Vocational Results Highlights

82 students gained triple distinctions in their Extended National Diplomas - the equivalent of gaining 3 grade As at A-level

74%of Sports and Exercise Extended Diploma students gained triple distinctions

100%distinctions or distinction* for Subsidiary Diploma Dance, Animal Management and Uniformed Public Service students (equivalent to 1 grade A or A* at A-level)

73%of Performance Arts Extended Diploma students gained triple distinctions

100%pass rate for all the NVQ Level 2 and level 3 Beauty Therapy students

100% pass rate for level 2 and 3 Beauty Students

Kingston GapateBusiness

David CollinsPeforming Arts

Ed WilsonSport

Emma ChiversAnimal Management

Alec DaleySport

Alex FobbesterPerforming Arts

Charlotte PagetBusiness

Sarah JonesAnimal Management

77%of Sports Exercise Subsidiary Diploma students gained distinction or distinction*

87%of Finance Acacemy students gained distinction in their BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Personal and Business Finance

99% pass rate for all Level 2 Diploma students

98.6% pass rate for all Level 3 BTEC qualifications Alex ScottPublic Services

Amelia DavisPublic Services

James HillPublic Services

Anna DziczkanieceMedia Studies

Faye DavisMedia Studies

Hattie EmeryPerforming Arts

Andrew BallingerICT Practitioner

Stephanie UzzellAnimal Management



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Animal Management Alexander BENFIELD (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDEmma CHIVERS (Churchfields) DDD+DSSarah JONES (Cirencester Kingshill) DDDEmma PARKER (Rendcomb) DDDMaisy PRICE (Farmor’s) DDDStephanie UZZELL (Bradon Forest) DDD

Art & Design Felicity WHITTAKER (Cirencester Kingshill) DDD+C

Business Kingston Alex GAPATE (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDJames JOHNSTONE (Nova Hreod) DDDCraig MOONEY (Greendown) DDDCharlotte PAGET (Malmesbury) DDDElizabeth SHORTER (Cirencester Kingshill) DDD

Health & Social Care Gemma BRUCE (Cokethorpe) DDD

ICT Practioner Andrew BALLINGER (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDJonathan BERRY (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDJohn EVANS (Bradon Forest) DDDThomas HELPS (Katharine Lady Berkeley’s) DDDRyan ROGERS (Cirencester Kingshill) DDDTimothy STEELE (Cirencester Deer Park) DDD

Media Studies Benjamin COLLINS (Cirencester Deer Park) DDD+DS*+DFaye DAVIS (Katharine Lady Berkeley’s) DDDAnna DZICZKANIECE (Winchcombe) DDDFrederick MACDONALD (Cirencester Deer Park) DDD

Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness Rubela AKTHAR (Cirencester Kingshill) DDD

National Diplomas (now called the Level 3 Extended Diploma)(DDD = triple distinctions are equivalent to 3 grade As at A-level. Some students do an additional A-level or an additional subsidiary diploma)

Bryony ALLEY-KENT (Archway School) DDDDominic GORDON (Nova Hreod) DDDChristopher JEFFERIES (Nova Hreod) DDD+CStuart LODGE (Burford) DDDVictoria MANSELL (Sir William Romey’s) DDDSamantha SMITH (Faringdon College) DDD

Sports Exercise and Science (SES) Holly BAKER (Malmesbury School) DDDCharlotte BERRY (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDJames BEST (Highworth Warneford) DDDLewis BIRD (Kingsdown) DDD+BBradley BOWLES (Kingsdown) DDD+DEPeter COSTELLO (Archway) DDDBen COUSINS (Kingsdown) DDD+DAlec DALEY (Nova Hreod) DDDLauren DAVIDGE (Kingsdown) DDDChristopher HARRINGTON (Dean Close) DDDJoshua HATTON (Faringdon College) DDDSamantha JONES (Cirencester Kingshill) DDD+CAaron PERRY (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDAidan RIDLEY (Greendown) DDD+EJoshua SHORT (Highworth Warneford) DDDTimothy SMITH (Greendown) DDD+DDouglas WALLACE (Malmesbury) DDDMegan WESTON (Katharine Lady Berkeley’s) DDDJessica WHITWELL (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDEdward WILSON (King Edward’s) DDD

Sports Outdoor Adventure Victoria ORTIZ (Kingsdown) DDD+DB

Uniformed Public Services Joshua AINSCOW (Dorcan) DDD+B Sophie BENSON (Cirencester Kingshill) DDDAmelia DAVIS (Thomas Keble) DDD

Joseph GRIFFITHS (Balcarras) DDDJames HILL (Cirencester Kingshill) DDDHannah JOHNSON-HILL (Maidenhill) DDDAlex LEAR (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDSean MCHUGH (Bradon Forest) DDDAlex SCOTT (Bradon Forest) DDDDaniel SMITH (Bradon Forest) DDD+BRyan WARREN (Bradon Forest) DDDTim WILLIAMS (Thomas Keble) DDD+D

Performing ArtsAmy Louise ADDLE (Rednock) DDD+DSElizabeth ALLEN (Cirencester Kingshill) DDD Tyler BAKER (Highworth Warneford) DDD+DSDavid COLLINS (Farmor’s) DDDLauren DURRANT (Dorcan) DDDHarriet EDWARDS (Bournside) DDDHarriet EMERY (Stroud High) DDDAlex FOBBESTER (Cirencester Deer Park) DDDRyan FULL (Burford) DDDJessica HUGHES (Commonweal) DDDJacob MOORE (Bradon Forest) DDDVerity MORRIS (Cirencester Deer Park) DDD+DSTasha PHELPS (Severn Vale) DDDElizabeth SAUNDERS-POPE (Balcarras) DDDMadeleine SEVERN (Balcarras) DDDGeorge WARNER (Cirencester Deer Park) DDD

Production Lewis MCMILLAN (Kingsdown) DDDWilliam OWEN (Brockworth) DDD

Childcare and Education CACHE Level 3 Diploma(grade A is equivalent to 3 grade As at A-level)Rachel-Sophie MANUEL (Bradon Forest) A


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99.6% A-level pass rate from 1551 A-level entriesThis is the 7th consecutive year our students have achieved over 99%

42 A-levels have a 100% pass rate82.8% A* to C pass rate

55.6% A*to B pass rate

25% A* or A pass rate

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140Highlightsl Nearly 100 students gained A*sl 80.5% A*-B pass rate for French and Spanishl A-level Maths 65% A*-B pass rate (inc 13 A*s)l A-level Further Maths - 93% A*-B pass ratel A-level English Literature - 59% A*-B pass ratel 65% gain A* to B in A-level Biology (inc 10 A*s)l 79% gain A* to C in A-level Chemistry l 83% gain A*to B in A-level Photographyl 65% gain A*to B in A-level World Developmentl A-level Textiles - 88% A*-B pass ratel 79% A* to C for A-level Psychology (inc 13 A*s)l 100% grade A* to C in Film Studies, French Further Maths, Photography and Spanish

ALI, Monabil (Bradon Forest) AA+DSALLCOCK, Hannah (Maidenhill) A*ABAAUSTER, Roger (Cirencester Deer Park) AABCAAYLETT, Craig (Cirencester Kingshill) AAABCBARNARD, Christopher (Greendown) AAABBOLWELL, Charlotte (Bradon Forest) AAC+DSBROAD, Amy (Cirencester Deer Park) AABACOOK, Shaun (Kingsdown) A*AABCRAIGIE, Joanne (Sir William Romney’s) A*ABADANDY, Ryan (Kingsdown) AAAADDENYER, Katherine (Cirencester Kingshill) A*AABBDUNCAN, Emily (Cirencester Deer Park) A*A*ABFISH, Rosanna (Bradon Forest) A*A*A*A*AGALE, Rosie (Cirencester Deer Park) AAABGRIFFITHS, Hannah (Cirencester Deer Park) A*A*A*AAGRUBB, Sophie (Bradon Forest) A*AAACHARGREAVES, Josh (Cirencester Deer Park) A*AABBHARRIS, Beth (Sir William Romney’s) AAACHAYHURST, Jenny (Cirencester Kingshill) A*AAABHOGG, Thomas (Kingsdown) A*AAJENSEN, Joanne (Cirencester Kingshill) AAAALAM, Anh (Dyson Perrins) A*AABLANDOR, Jess (Cirencester Deer Park) A*AABCLUKER, Holly (Highworth Warneford) A*A*A*ABMAJDABADI-FARAHANI, Emon (Bradon Forest) A*A*A*A*CAMAYCOCK, Jennifer (Highworth Warneford) AABAMISTRY, Nimisha (Dorcan) AAABCMISTRY, Pritesh (Bradon Forest) A*A*AAAMORRIS, Joseph (Commonweal) AAAAB

MOSLEY, Gregory (Bradon Forest) AAACANELSON, Kim (Acorn) AAADPARKER, Craig (Bradon Forest) A* A*AABPERKINS, James (Highworth Warneford) A*AAAAPOPP, Ellie (Farmor’s) A*AAARIDSDALE, Joseph (Greendown) AAAASALES, Ted (Cirencester Kingshill) A*A*A*A*ACSHAW, Zoe (Cirencester Kingshill) AAABSHEARER, Isabel (Stroud High) A*AAAAASMITH, Finn (Farmor’s) A*AACSNELL, Will (Highworth Warneford) A*A*AABSNOWDEN, Michael (Bradon Forest) A*A*AABSPOONER, Daniel (Sir William Romney’s) A*ABASPREADBURY, Samuel (Highworth Warneford) A*A*A*A*BBSWISTUN, Ivona (St Joseph’s) A*A*A*ABTAHA, Amr (Commonweal) A*A*ATAYLOR, Emma (Malmesbury) A*A*ATEIXEIRA, Michael (Maidenhill) AABATIPPER, Emily (Cirencester Kingshill) AAACTRENFIELD, Sarah (Bradon Forest) A*AATRUSSELL, Jemima (Malmesbury) A*AABBVALENTINE, Ming (Kingsdown) AAADWAITE, John (Commonweal) A*A*A*ABBWATT, Richard (Downfield Sixth Form) A*A*AWELLS, Emma (Bradon Forest) AAACBWILLIAMS, Lowri (Cirencester Kingshill) A*AAACWOOLLETT, Max (Cirencester Deer Park) AA+DSWRIGHT, Megan (Maidenhill) A*AACYOUNG, Phillip (Highworth Warneford) A*A*A

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Sophie Grubb A*AAAC (ex Bradon Forest)“I’m so pleased with my results and looking forward to the future, thanks to Ciren for helping me achieve this!”Sophie is going to Cardiff University to take Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

Nimisha Mistry AAABC (ex Dorcan)“I’m so happy with my results, I really enjoyed my time at College and especially want to thank the lecturers for all their nagging during exam time!”Nimisha is going to Loughborough University to study Accounting and Financial Management.

Sam Spreadbury A*A*A*A*BB (ex Highworth Warneford)“I am really pleased with my results; I only expected A’s. Cirencester College has been a great place for learning, especially in a really friendly environment!”Sam is now leaving for Imperial College, London to take Chemistry.

Monabil AliAA+Distinction (ex Bradon Forest)“Getting straight As at A-level has meant that I am getting a £1,000 scholarship from the University of Reading to do my degree there!”Monabil will be taking Business and Management at Reading.

John Waite A*A*A*ABB (ex Commonweal)“I had a great time at Cirencester and got some great results as well. It was all due to the fantastic staff and all the support I got whilst here. Thanks!”John is off to St Edmund’s Hall, Oxford to study Materials Science.

Josh HargreavesA*AABB (ex Cirencester Deer Park)“I am very pleased with my results, and I thank Cirencester College for helping me achieve them!”Josh will be taking Computer Science at Bristol.

Holly LukerA*A*A*A (ex Highworth Warneford School)“I’m really thrilled with my results, I am so glad that all the hard work has paid off and exceeded my university offer!I’m very much looking forward to the next 4 years at university. I will be going to Bath University to take Maths”Ryan Dandy

AAAA (ex Kingsdown)“I have fulfilled my ambition, as I was fortunate enough to get a place at Leicester to take Medicine. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Cirencester”

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Ivona Swistun A*A*A*AB (ex St Joseph’s Catholic College)“My ambitions have been fulfilled with offers from some outstanding universities I’m really happy with my results, it is more than I hoped for, I’m ecstatic!! I will now be going on to take Chemistry at Imperial College, London.In 5 years time I hope to apply for a PhD or be working in a drug synthesis company or similar.”

Finn SmithA*AAC (ex Farmor’s School)“I am absolutely over the moon! Can’t believe it! I’m so excited about going to University and so grateful to the College for all their support.I am going to Leeds to take English Literature. In 5 years time I hope to have completed my degree and possibly a Masters, and maybe be spending some time working or studying abroad!”

Ellie PoppA*AAA (ex Farmor’s School)“So, so happy! College has given me the perfect foundation to the next step of my life at university.I have fulfilled my ambition in gaining a place at Bath University to take Psychology, which I hope will open up all sorts of career opportunities for me in the future!”

Amr TahaA*A*A (ex Commonweal)“I am very happy with my results. A very big thank you to all my teachers for the help and support they gave me!My ambition is to become a Dentist; now I have my results I will be able to take up offer to study Dentistry at the University of Glasgow.”

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Jenny HayhurstA*AAA (ex Cirencester Kingshill)“Cirencester College has been brilliant, rewarding, friendly, welcoming and inspirational!I’m ecstatically happy! College has been an amazing experience and getting decent results are just the icing on the cake! I can’t wait for Uni!”Jenny is off to St Hilda’s College, Oxford to take French and German.

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Rosanna FishA*A*A*A*A(ex Bradon Forest)“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I started College but my time at College has helped me decide and I am now off to the University of Surrey to study Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister course). In 5 years time, I hope to see myself with my degree and doing a job I really enjoy!”

Ollie Ashforth ShawABD+DS (ex Marling School)“Cirencester College has given me a ‘life changing’ experience. My ambition has been achieved, I have been offered a job as a Business Trainee at Ernst and Young. My time at Cirencester has equipped me not only with the qualifications needed but also the experience and a wealth of extra curricular opportunities that made me stand out in the application process. One day I hope to work my way up to directorship level!”

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Medicineat Oxford

Will SnellA*A*AAB(ex Highworth Warneford))“Before I started at Cirencester, my ambition was to study medicine and becoming a doctor, but Oxford was just a ‘dream’!Now I am off to St Anne’s, Oxford, I was really pleased with my results, and would like to thank my tutors for the help I have received over the past two years; their support has been ‘second to none’!”

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We are pleased to recognise the contribution of our AS-level Photography students to this prospectus.

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