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Excellence through Teamwork
Welcome to Tuxford Post 16. We look forward to you joining us and welcome you to get in touch for further information or to arrange a visit.
Marnham RoadTuxfordNewark, NottsNG22 0JH
(01777) 870001 (01777) 872155ft
ContentsBrochure2010/2011
Introduction Paul Simpson, Assistant Headteacher
About Tuxford School
Facilities & Resources
Student Voice: Post-16 Presidents
A-Level Courses
E-Learning & Consortium Studies
Trip Activities: Poland 2009
Recreation Enrichment Activities
Post 16 Prom
Structure of the Day
Leadership Opportunities
Study with Confidence
EMA Education Maintenance Allowance
Visit Information & Contact Details
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Welcome to Tuxford Post 16. Tuxford has established an enviable reputation as a Centre of Excellence for Post 16 provision and Technology College status. We continue to ensure the highest standards of education are provided for every Post 16 student, and we look forward to meeting you.
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VisitToTurn to Page 15for information about arranging a visit.
Please return the postcard at the back of this brochure for a full prospectus.
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At Tuxford we promise that you will find Post 16 Education is both enjoyable and stimulating. We are able to attract the best teachers – and they ensure that your studies are both interesting and rewarding. We provide a range of student services to make your time in the Post 16 Centre more comfortable.
Today’s students face increased pressure from exams, deadlines and difficult choices – so they need the expert advice and sympathetic guidance that Tuxford is famous for.
Teamwork is not just our aim; it is also our whole approach to working. Staff are informal and approachable. They understand the pressure felt by students – and they know how to support students to meet their targets.
Tuxford SchoolABOUT
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Assistant Headteacher : Post 16 INTRODUCTION
Tuxford has established an enviable reputation as a Centre of Excellence for Post 16 provision.
Our Post 16 Centre has a tradition of academic, sporting and artistic achievement. Results are impressive and most students seeking a university place are accepted by their first choice Higher Education provider. In an increasingly competitive world, you are going to need higher qualifications and we will help you achieve them.Your success is our main concern. We will offer you all the advice, encouragement and support that you will need; all that we ask from you is ambition and energy.
Assistant Headteacher: Post 16
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The Post 16 Centre occupies a suite of rooms on the first floor of Tuxford School.
Facilities include:
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Learning Resource Centre which incorporates a Higher Education Library
Professional quality Fitness Suite
Refectory where refreshments and food can be purchased for much of the day
Reading room complete with sofas
Large floodlit all weather pitch
Student Parking is available on site as well as cycle shelters
Good transport links: Tuxford School is well served by local bus companies.
There are loads of extra-curricular activities available, directly related to my subjects
VoiceStudent
Self-motivation, responsibility for decision-making, confidence in different situations: these are just a few of the skills you will need beforeleaving for university or the workplace. At Tuxford we encourage you to develop as young adults. We don’t tell you the “correct” answer to issues of the day, but we do show you how to construct a reasoned argument and how to respect the views of others. Our ethos is one of respect: respect for ourselves, respect for the environment, respect for the community and other people, respect for education and the difference it can make to people’s lives.
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The teachers are really supportive, you can go to them
at any time and they will help in every way they can Emma Raynor
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A LevelsCOURSES
Each year former Tuxford students start courses at a wide range of higher education institutions, including Oxford and Cambridge Universities. A lucky few gain scholarships or some form of sponsorship. Other students choose foundation courses or other types of Further Education. Tuxford students who choose employment or vocational training as their route to success will be moreconfident and self-assured after their Post 16 education. They will make faster progress at work and be more aware of their own potential.Here are some of the courses offered to Post 16 students.
AS & A2 Level 3Applied BusinessApplied Health & Social CareBiologyChemistryCommunications & CultureCritical ThinkingDesign & Technology: Product DesignDrama & Theatre Studies (AS only)EconomicsEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageExtended Project Fine ArtFrench & SpanishGeneral StudiesGeographyHistoryICTLaw (E-Learning)MathematicsMathematics FurtherMusic TechnologyPhilosophy & EthicsPhysical EducationPhysicsPsychologySociologyUniversity Award (AS Eqiv.Certificate of Personal Effectiveness)Use of Maths
BTEC Courses Level 3BTEC National Award in Applied ScienceBTEC National Award in EngineeringBTEC National Award in ITBTEC National Award in SportBTEC National Award in Travel & Tourism
Level 2 CoursesEnglish LanguageFunctional MathematicsHealth & Social CareLiteracy - Functional SkillsMathematicsPsychologyBTEC First Diploma in EngineeringBTEC ICTBTEC First Certificate in Public ServicesBTEC First Certificate in Sport
Diplomas see opposite page for details
Construction and the Built Environment Hair & Beauty Studies Society, Health & Development Sport & Leisure ICT
course list current September 2010
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E-LearningCOURSES
Tuxford Post 16 Centre’s magnificent new base offers innovative courses alongside more traditional A-Levels and its students are encouraged to use modern media as much as possible.
DiplomasCOURSES
At Tuxford we offer first class guidance and advice so students make informed choices about their future.
Membership of the Retford and Tuxford consortium provides students with wider curriculum choice.
The following diplomas will be offered at levels 2 and 3 within the consortium:
• Construction and the Built Environment Serlby/North Notts College
• Hair & Beauty Studies North Notts College
• Society, Health & Development Worksop Post 16 Centre
• Sport & Leisure Retford Post 16 Centre
• ICT Retford Post 16 Centre
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The flexibility of home learning, with a virtual learning environment for you to access resources
Video conferencing facilities enabling the centre to develop new academic partnerships to offer a wide range of new courses
Direct communication with tutors for distance-learning courses
Laptops available to borrow from the Learning Resouce Centre at Tuxford School
Poland is an annual exchange trip programme offered to Year 13.
The students are paired with Polish hosts, who then return on a trip to the UK to visit and stay with their English students early the following year.
Whilst there, days out include visiting Berlin, Gniezno and Warsaw.
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EnrichmentACTIVITIES
Tuxford offers a wealth of new experience so that our students go forward with confidence.
At Post 16 level we encourage students to take full advantage of a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities.
Our recreational programme includes several sporting teams, leadership & recreational activities, as well as work experience. The programme will help you develop skills that are a valuable addition to your CV and University application.
Recent trips have included a Higher Education preparation visit to the University of East Anglia; Parliament; a Polish exchange and a trip to Berlin and Poland. Students also arrange a Christmas and Summer Prom.
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PromPOST 16
We encourage students to take full advantage of a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities, and social events throughout the year.
The Post 16 Forum is a self governing body elected by the students. They organise numerous social events throughout the year, culminating in the Year 13 Prom.
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Daily TimetableSTRUCTURE
Period 1 8.45 9.35Movement time 9.35 9.40Period 2 9.40 10.30Learning Team 10.30 10.45(Tutorial)
Break 10.45 11.10
Period 3 11.10 12.00Movement time 12.00 12.05Period 4 12.05 12.55
Lunch 12.55 1.45
Period 5 1.45 2.35Movement time 2.35 2.40Period 6 2.40 3.30
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OpportunitiesLeadership
Every year Tuxford School offers Post 16 students the chance to gain paid employment and community service opportunities, encouraging initiative and leadership. These are responsible positions requiring punctuality, reliability and commitment.
Student Council as an elected representative develop your “people skills” responsible for policy decision-making organise sporting, charitable and social events
Assistant Tutors working alongside younger students mentoring organising inter-college competitions
Junior Sports Leader you will work with primary schools develop competitions and training for the children
Paid Employment posts including student supervisor, librarian, photographer, graphic designer, waiter and website writer
Valuable work experience
Payment
School benefits from skills of students
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With ConfidenceStudy
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Academic excellence – consistent good results
Experienced and supportive staff
All teachers based on one site – available to help all day
Good choice of subjects and qualifications
Make your mark as an individual
A commitment to personalised learning
A high success rate – first choice university achieved by most applicants
Excellent facilities and equipment including a fitness studio
Student car parking and cycle shelter
High quality careers advice and preparation for your future
Established Higher Education links with several universities
You may be eligable for the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), which is designed to help contribute towards costs for transport, text books and field trips.
0800 121 8989www.direct.gov.uk/ema
For FundingAPPLY
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Post 16 ReceptionCONTACT
01777 870001t
f 01777 872155
If you wish to make further enquiries about joining our Post 16 Centre, or the application process, please have a read through the following steps and come to find out what Tuxford Post 16 Centre can offer:
take some time to read through this brochure
send off the postcard for a full prospectus to find out more about our wide range of courses & high achieving results call & arrange a tour of the Centre, see all the facilities and meet the teachers
speak to our Centre Manager, or one of the tutors about the choices available
come along to our Information Evening, to find out more (see card for dates)
if you make the decision to join us, fill in an application form to register as a Post 16 student
StepsNext
The next steps in finding out more and joining Tuxford Post 16 Centre.
Call us now on 01777 870001 ex. 578 (Gillian Cupit, Post 16 Centre) to arrange a visit and talk through joining our Post 16.
For additional information, and an application form, please fill out a postcard from the back of this brochure to register your interest.
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