Achieve Your Aspirations at JCC Post 16: Explore Diverse Subjects and Opportunities
Welcome to JCC Post 16! Our institution boasts a strong record of successful results, with a diverse range of subjects including A Levels, BTECs, History, ICT, Law, and more. Students benefit from enriching opportunities such as mentoring, extracurricular activities, and specialist support designed for independent learning. With a focus on preparing students for their future, 99% of our A2 entries gain passes, and many students advance to university. Discover your pathway and make informed choices with comprehensive guidance from our experienced staff.
Achieve Your Aspirations at JCC Post 16: Explore Diverse Subjects and Opportunities
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Welcome to JCC Post 16 Achieve Your Aspirations
Why study at JCC Post 16? - our successful results record - a broad choice of subjects - lots of enriching opportunities - specialist post-16 support AND - you can keep your future options open! Ofsted 2012: ‘The sixth form is good’
- our successful results ‘A’ Level & BTEC 3 results2012 entries gaining A2 passes 99 % entries gaining A*-A grades 25% students going to university170 Ofsted Feb 2012: ‘Success rates for students are high
- a broad subject choice History ICT Law Maths Media Music Music Tech Philosophy & Ethics Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish Sports Studies Textiles AS levels: Biology Business Chemistry Dance Drama Economics English Combined English Literature Fine Art French Further maths Geography Graphics BTECs and Applied Subjects: Art and Design: Single & Double Applied ICT Applied Science Business Children’s Play & Learning Development: Single & Double Engineering: with NWHC Health & Social Care Public Services: Single & Double Sport: Single & Double
- lots of enriching experiences Student Mentoring Drama & Dance Science and technology Music Duke of Edinburgh Award Going for Gold Futures Conference Post 16 Student Union Community Liaison It’s A Knockout Right to Read Field Trips Ofsted 2012: ‘Enrichment activities add to the wide range of learning opportunities tailored to complement individual students’ chosen career pathways.’ Sport Journalism
- specialist post 16 support • personal tutor • regular 1 to 1 interviews • post 16 advisors • futures guidance • specialist post 16 staff • designated facilities ‘There is a focus on independence and responsibility for individual learning... a good atmosphere... students are treated as adults’ Year 13 student
Which courses are available? LEVEL 3: • AS/A2 levels: Mostly exam based – some include coursework • BTEC: Work place focussed 100% coursework Single & Double Options Most students • pick 4 AS subjects in year 12 • choose 3 of these to continue in year 13 Both types of course can lead to work, training or University
Which pathways? GCSE Year 12
The application process….. October & November Do your research: - Read the Post 16 Subject Guide - Use www.fasttomato.com and www.ucas.com to research careers, qualifications and university courses - Ask for an interview with careers or the post 16 team - Discuss subjects with teachers in class and at Parents’ Evening - Contact Post 16 asteans@jcc.leics.sch.uk with any questions We welcome applications from JCC students and those studying elsewhere in Y11
………the application process December Online Applications open on the JCC website! 2013 Application deadline: December 21st February onwards Interviews and offers Early July Post 16 taster Day End of August GCSE Results & Advice Clinics Early September Enrolment & Induction
So…… • find out as much as you can • make the best choices for you • have a back up plan By December 21st: Get on-line and apply Your future – Your choices! Achieve Your Aspirations
Welcome to JCC Post 16 Achieve Your Aspirations