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Social Sciences
Hello, I’m Ellie. Let’s take a tour of the great spaces and facilities you’ll discover while studying here at the Sixth Form College.
- Welcome
- Social Sciences
- More Than Qualifications
- Caring Community
- Next Steps
Hello, I’m Ellie. Let’s take a tour of the great spaces and facilities you’ll discover while studying here at the Sixth Form College.
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our Digital Games Design students think about studying this course.
Missed our live Step Into Sixth Form webinars on the day? Catch up with all of the sessions here.
Missed our live Step Into Sixth Form webinars on the day? Catch up with all of the sessions here.
Missed our live Step Into Sixth Form webinars on the day? Catch up with all of the sessions here.
Missed our live Step Into Sixth Form webinars on the day? Catch up with all of the sessions here.
Please watch the video to the right and make sure to complete our Evaluation Form and the Learner Evaluation Form.
Don’t forget to download your very own Certificate of Participation below.
To access the Higher Horizons Student Evaluation Form please enter the code word LAMP
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Please watch the video to the right and make sure to complete our Evaluation Form and the Learner Evaluation Form.
Don’t forget to download your very own Certificate of Participation below.
To access the Higher Horizons Student Evaluation Form please enter the code word LAMP
To access the Higher Horizons Teacher Evaluation Form please enter the ID number 76761
Please watch the video to the right and make sure to complete our Evaluation Form and the Learner Evaluation Form.
Don’t forget to download your very own Certificate of Participation below.
To access the Higher Horizons Student Evaluation Form please enter the code word LAMP
To access the Higher Horizons Teacher Evaluation Form please enter the ID number 76761
Please watch the video to the right and make sure to complete our Evaluation Form and the Learner Evaluation Form.
Don’t forget to download your very own Certificate of Participation below.
To access the Higher Horizons Student Evaluation Form please enter the code word LAMP
To access the Higher Horizons Teacher Evaluation Form please enter the ID number 76761
Please watch the two videos to the right as we discuss what your Next Steps are.
Higher Horizons have also created some useful resources for you to use, click below to download them.
Please watch the two videos to the right as we discuss what your Next Steps are.
Higher Horizons have also created some useful resources for you to use, click below to download them.
Please watch the two videos to the right as we discuss what your Next Steps are.
Higher Horizons have also created some useful resources for you to use, click below to download them.
Please watch the two videos to the right as we discuss what your Next Steps are.
Higher Horizons have also created some useful resources for you to use, click below to download them.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Please select one task you would like to sample as part of your Virtual Step Into Sixth Form experience.
Missed our live webinar at our last Virtual Open Event? Join our Course Leader for Uniformed Protective Services, Lacho as he discusses everything you need to know about studying this course at the college.
Interested in applying to study our Biomedical Sciences Degree Foundation Year? Here are some great video links to help you get started.
Interested in applying to study our Biomedical Sciences Degree Foundation Year? Here are some great video links to help you get started.
Find out everything you need to know about all of our Sport courses from our Course Introduction presentation.
Interested in our Football Coaching & Development course, in partnership with Port Vale Football Club? Take a look at our presentation which explains everything you need to know.
Our Curriculum Manager, David Brereton virtually sits down with current Degree Foundation Year Student, Suraya who discusses how she’s found studying at the College and her top tips for anybody considering studying one of our courses.
At Stoke Sixth Form we are keen to provide you with opportunities to develop your learning outside of the traditional classroom environment. We want you to see where an A Level in English can take you!
Recently, we were delighted to welcome Dr Hetta Howes to the college to talk to our students about the benefits of an English Literature degree. She spoke about how English Literature is taught at university and also gave advice on what career pathways it opens up. Dr Howes then delivered a fascinating lecture on ‘Feminist Approaches to Hamlet’. This enabled our students to experience first-hand what it would be like to study the discipline at degree level. She considered the various ways in which the character Ophelia has been interpreted across time. Our students found the talk engaging and had lots of questions. A Level English Literature student Evie Pearce commented that ‘it was great to debate ideas and see things from different perspectives.’ We look forward to welcoming Hetta back in the future and providing more opportunities for our students to sample university life!
Interested in studying English with us? Find out more about our teachers of English.
Teacher of English Language
Dave has studied far and wide in a range of disciplines but his route through life brought him to Stoke. He’s been teaching at the college since 2008 and during that time his teaching has largely focused on GCSE Language and A Level Literature. Dave’s real love is writing. His heart lies with the surprising turn of phrase in a poem, the deep characterisation in a novel, the overall magic of literature, which allows us to transcend time and space, communicating with those of different ages and different places. His deep belief is that every student has a voice and every teacher’s role is to help them uncover it.
Teacher of English Language
Stewart has been teaching since 2002 and has worked at the College since 2006. Though experienced in all aspects of English teaching, his main specialism is English Language A-Level.
The sociolinguistic concepts and issues he gets to explore with his English Language students also inform Stewart’s own academic writing and research. He has spoken as a guest lecturer at several universities on the subject of language diversity in the classroom.
Stewart believes that a good education should promote empathy, curiosity and critical thinking in equal measure and that the study of English is a great way of cultivating all three of these characteristics.
Curriculum Manager of English
Jon has been teaching English, on and off, for thirty years, including seven years at Stoke on Trent College, five years at Newcastle College as Head of English and nine years at Stoke Sixth Form, the last two as Head of English. A Potteries man and Stoke City season ticket holder, Jon is an ex-student of the College and has always been a passionate supporter of it. His aim is to enable students like he was to enjoy College life as much as he did and allow it to enable the facilitation of future success in academic and employment paths.
Join our Teacher of Health & Social Care, Kim Dow in her presentation outlining everything you need to know if you are interested in studying our T Level in Health & Science
Join Staffordshire University’s Education Liaison Officer, Liam, as he presents everything you need to know when it comes to Student Finance & Budgeting.
Join teacher of Health & Social Care, Jill Salt as she discusses everything you need to know about studying Health & Social Care at the Sixth Form College.
Here is second-year Education Studies student, Imogen as she discusses what life is like whilst studying at Staffordshire University.
Join Staffordshire University’s Education Liaison Officer, Liam, as he discusses the benefits of studying a Degree Foundation Year course and why you should choose Staffordshire University.
Join Staffordshire University’s Education Liaison Officer, Liz, as she discusses the key information you need to know when it comes to applying for university through UCAS.
Every month our Social Sciences team will be providing you with a monthly newsletter with their top tips and recommendations for:
Say hello to our Social Sciences teachers here at the Sixth Form College.
Here are first-year students Libby Newbold and Aimee Seabridge telling us in German what they have learnt so far in this A Level course and how they are finding it studying at the Sixth Form College.
In our Modern Foreign Language courses, our staff encourage and support students with their speaking. Libby and Aimee have grown in confidence in the short time they have been studying with us.
Can you work out what they are saying?
Catch up with our Introduction to Geography webinar from our November Open Event delivered by our Curriculum Manager, Andy Barker.
Catch up with our Introduction to Health & Social Care webinar from our November Open Event delivered by our Teacher of Health & Social Care, Jen Metcalf.
Catch up with our Introduction to Humanities webinar from our November Open Event delivered by our Curriculum Manager, Chris Eyre.
Catch up with our Introduction to Geology and Environmental Science webinar from our November Open Event delivered by teacher, Richard Campbell.
Catch up with our Introduction to Sport webinar from our November Open Event delivered by our Curriculum Manager, Steve Millican.
Catch up with our Introduction to Creative & Digital Arts webinar from our November Open Event delivered by our Curriculum Manager, Kim Finn.
Take a look at all of the Clubs & Societies we can offer you if you choose to come and study at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
What is a ‘Pathway’? What are Entry Requirements? Here is our External Partnerships & Events Co-ordinator, Georgia as she explains all to make sure you choose the right path for you after your time at school.
Find out more about Maths & Computing.
The College is a community of learners, comprising both students and staff. We are committed to seeking the views of learners and identifying and providing appropriately for the learning, outcomes and development needs of each individual in an environment that is safe, stimulating, enjoyable, challenging, and fun and in which the College strives to deliver the five outcomes of Every Child Matters (ECM).
Assistant Director of STEM
I’m Dee Patel, Assistant Director of STEM and I joined the College in 2018.
I have a degree in Mathematics from Cardiff University and have taught maths across a variety of institutions around the Midlands managing mathematics departments in several colleges before coming to Stoke Sixth Form. As well as teaching, I am responsible for ensuring smooth running of the department and implementing changes to make improvements for students, staff and the College. Outside of work, I get involved in charity fundraising and enjoy mountain climbing with my family. In recent years, we have completed the UK National three peaks challenge, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and reached Everest Base Camp.
Curriculum Manager for Maths and Computing
I’m Martin Whalley, Curriculum Manager for Maths and Computing
I have a degree in maths with statistics and am very passionate about the use and misuse of statistics in the media and in social media – especially over the recent months. I am in my third year at Stoke, having previously taught in Felixstowe for 7 years. I also have a wealth of experience outside education having worked in retail, a solicitor’s office, event management and as a driving instructor. When not teaching I can sometimes be found on the hunt for spooks and spirits as part of a paranormal investigation group. I am also a trained fire-eater.
Teacher of Maths
I’m Penny Patrick, Teacher of Mathematics in the STEM department.
I have recently started teaching at SSFC after having spent 20 years teaching in 11-18 year old schools and working as an Examinations Officer. I have a degree in Maths and Management Science from Keele after which I studied with The Post Office to become CIMA qualified. I turned to teaching after a few years of accounting and love to share my passion for Maths with students. I particularly love A Level Maths and Further Maths. I love to be outdoors doing work for Duke of Edinburgh programmes, as well as hill walking and sailing. My second love, after Maths, is Sheep.
Teacher of Maths
My name is Richard Collins and I am a member of the Mathematics department here at Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College
I am in fact the longest-serving member of the maths team, having taught here for my entire career. It is possible that I may even have taught your parents! I have a degree in Mathematics and Design & Technology, and an MSc. in Mathematics and Mathematical Education. I teach A Level Maths and Further Maths and have a slight preference for Pure Maths and Mechanics, though of course all maths is good! Outside of work I am very keen on racket sports, and am a big fan of music.
Teacher of Maths
I’m Alice Fitzgerald, a teacher of Maths at the Sixth Form College.
I have a degree in Mathematics with Psychology and also a Masters in Education. I am currently in my tenth year of teaching and my aim has always been to share my love of maths with all of the students that I teach. I have been fortunate enough to have been involved with maths outreach projects in the city, working with high school students to encourage them to study maths beyond GCSE. When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring the forest with my one year old son.
Teacher of Maths
I’m Amelia (Mel) Manning, Teacher of Mathematics in the STEM department.
Teacher of Maths
I’m David Parry, a teacher of Maths at the Sixth Form College.
Having had a successful career as an accountant for various multi-national corporations I recently decided to change career and become a teacher of mathematics. Having taught for a couple of years in Crewe I stopped to complete my BSc in Mathematics at Keele University graduating in 2019. My PGCE at Manchester University followed the following year and I started working at Stoke 6th Form College in January of 2021. I am a passionate mathematician who loves the subject and the history that surrounds it and I regularly read books on maths topics. I am passionate about social equality and making maths accessible to as many people as I can. When I’m not “mathsing” I love sport and can often be found on stage in a variety of amateur plays produced locally. I also love travelling and at last count have visited over 100 countries and more than 250 cities around the globe.
Teacher of Maths
I’m Tobias Dando, a teacher of Maths at the Sixth Form College.
I joined the STEM department here at the college this year as a newly qualified Teacher of Mathematics. I have a Bachelors degree in Maths and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Aston University in Birmingham, and I completed my PGCE immediately after my studies (which has led me up to now). I have always been fascinated by maths and its applications; I often find myself listening to podcasts about the wider contexts of current maths and science research; and I am excited to be working in a role where I can use my subject knowledge with verve to try to make maths more accessible and enjoyable for everyone (which is what it should be!) When not teaching or working through maths problems, you may find me caring for my plants, listening to UK garage music, or just hanging out with friends or family.
Find out more about what BTEC Uniformed Protective Services has to offer.
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
Studied: BTEC Sports Development & Coaching
Studied: BTEC Sport & Exercise Science
Studied: BTEC Sports Science, A Level Statistics
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
I fully immersed myself into college life by taking the opportunity to be a part of the clubs and societies outside of classroom learning…
I enjoyed attending all of my college lessons, it is so important to attend so that you have full knowledge of the subjects being taught…
I had never considered pursuing languages until midway through first year of sixth form, but the college did everything to answer my questions…
Discover more about Science, technology, Engineering & Maths.
A-level Geography, Geology and Environmental Science.
Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:
Our professional and engaging Corporate Suite is the perfect environment to study in. Equipped with boardroom style furniture and cutting edge equipment to provide students with real-life experiences, ready for the world of work. Here students will deliver presentations and receive live client briefs.
Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:
Designed to accommodate the contemporary student, our vibrant study centre is bedecked with stylish and comfortable furniture, access to electrical points and college information screens. This ambient centre provides students with a great study space outside of the classroom.
Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:
Our Higher Education Hub has been designed to accommodate Degree Foundation students with modern, vibrant and comfortable classrooms. Equipped with contemporary furniture and innovative technology it is the perfect space to learn!
Our brand new Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative:
Our Digital Hub is fully kitted out with the very latest in cutting edge technology to provide students with a valuable learning experience. Here students will learn how to use innovative technology and learn critical skills that employers seek.
Sport & Physical activity is a core element of life at Sixth Form College.
Arena
Arena
Fenton Manor Gym
Gym equipment
Rowing
Sir Stanley Matthews Sport Centre
Sport – Exercise Science
Sports Coaching
Swimming pool
Sport & Physical activity is a core element of life at Sixth Form College.
A centre for sporting excellence… sport and physical activity is a core element of life at the Sixth Form College. Whether you are studying a sports-related course or simply want to keep fit, all students have access to the facilities at Fenton Manor.
Only a short walk from the main Leek Road site, Fenton Manor Sports Complex boasts some of the best facilities in the city, including:
Named after Stoke City player and football legend, Sir Stanley Matthews CBE, the sports centre is located on our Leek Road campus and is open to students, staff and the public.
The Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre is designed for people of all fitness levels and includes a great range of facilities:
Study with cutting edge equipment in Staffordshire University’s Science Centre.
Get the best preparation for university by studying in our shared Science Centre facilities. Strengthen your learning through practical experiments and university-style lecturing that will enhance your knowledge of the sciences before moving on to study in higher education or employment.
Located right on the doorstep of the Sixth Form College, the new centre is built on the University Quarter partnership and offers new and exciting ways of learning, access to state-of-the-art facilities and seamless progression through scientific education for people in the region.
Chemical experiments
Laboratory experiments
Microscope Experiments
Science Centre Building
Science Centre Building
Science Lab
Designed to meet the needs of modern-day students – with quiet study areas and learning pods
Learning is placed at the heart of the Sixth Form College and as such the College has been built to reflect this. On each of the College’s three floors is a Learning Resource Centre, which offers you an environment that will suit your learning style and mood.
Designed to meet the needs of modern-day students, our Learning Resource Centres give you reliable access to computers and printers. Located next to the teaching staff base, the LRCs are the perfect place to complete your work. The ground floor LRC is open until late throughout the week ensuring you meet deadlines.
Do you need peace and quiet to complete your work? Then the quiet study area is ideal. With plenty of desks and access to computers, there’s no better place to focus on your studies.
Perhaps the most unique feature in the new building is the row of three learning pods. The pods, each with their own identity, are individual break-out spaces from the LRCs.
The Library Pod. A comfortable quiet area for students to read and revise.
The Performance Pod. A vibrant zone for performance students to warm up and a place for student break out sessions, facilitating group work and social discussions.
The Futures Zone. A space which houses our Careers & Progression Team. One-to-one IAG, work experience, personal statement and CV specialist support available.
The College has been designed to suit all of our learners and there are additional informal seating spaces dotted around the building – find a place for you!
Brand new Digital Centre
Our brand new 660m2 Digital Centre contains a vibrant collaborative Study Centre, Digital Hub, Corporate Suite, Digital Workshop and Higher Education Hub. The £2.2 Million development was completed in November 2020.
We have invested over £70,000 on innovative IT equipment and software to deliver our curriculum. These industry-standard facilities have been designed to cater for our T Level, Degree Foundation students and wider College community.
Why don’t you take a look yourself and view our 360-degree tours.
Explore your imagination using our State-of-the-Art facilities.
Our high-quality studios, rehearsal and performing spaces will support you in developing your expertise as an artist and performer. These include: a drama studio, dance studio, media editing suite, production and art workshops, games design suite, music practice and recording rooms.
Music
BBTEC Music Performance student Andre Taylor went on to study Music Performance at the famous BIMM Manchester
Performing Arts practice space
Performing Arts
TV – Film Production
TV – Film Production
TV – Film Production editing
TV – Film Production equipment
3D Design – Product Design Architecture
3D Design – Product Design Architecture
Digital Games Design – Development
Digital Games Design – Development
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Digital Music Production
3D Design – Textiles, Jewellery, Fashion
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I’m Dr Matt Addie and I teach both science and maths at the college. I bring a wealth of industrial knowledge to lessons having worked in chemistry research for 15 years before teaching. Alongside this, I also recruited graduate students for the multinational company I was working for and I’ve run my own business so I can tell you some of the things that employers are looking for in interviews! All of the amazing opportunities I have had in the world of work were only possible because of my education and this is my motivation for teaching science and maths today. When I’m not teaching, I have a slight obsession with growing small trees in pots – the Japanese art of bonsai.
Dr Martin Parker is Curriculum Manager and Head of Science at the college. His subject specialism is Chemistry. Prior to teaching, Martin was a Senior Research Fellow, working at the cutting-edge of Biochemical research at various universities in the UK (Bristol, Leeds & Sheffield) and USA (University of California, Berkeley). Aside from science and education, he is passionate about music, playing modern jazz on the alto saxophone.
I chose to study at the Sixth Form College because of the high quality teaching and facilities on offer. I have found my courses very interesting and enjoyable so far and I am very happy with my decision to study here…
The broad range of subjects offered at the Sixth Form College are brilliant and the teachers are friendly and approachable. The building is easy to navigate, which helps when you are starting somewhere new…
I love the new environment at Sixth Form College, everyone is so friendly and approachable. Other local colleges are quite large and overwhelming and you don’t get that feeling here.
MDV Society – Lucy Harvey
Our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics teachers are back with their best tips for:
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
I enjoyed doing two Maths A Levels at the College and the fact I had one at an A* grade after my first year was great for university applications…
On Results Day, we spoke to students:
Laboratory experiments
Microscope experiments
Chemical experiments
Science Centre Building
Science Centre Building
Dr Oliver Godsmark (Derby University) delivers a session on India at our 2019 History conference
Prof Tony Craig (Staffordshire University) talking about 20th Century America at our 2019 History conference
Senior examiner Charles Turner explains what examiners are looking for at A level at our 2019 History conference
Classics students taking in the British Museum in London in 2019
In January 2020, a number of our Y1 History students attended a revision day at Derby University
Dr Jonathan Head (Keele University) giving a guest lecture to our second year Philosophy students
Our History and Politics students on a visit to the Stoke Literary festival
Results Day 2019 – Amelia (History and RS) and Emma (RS)
Results Day 2019 – top marks for our Historians!
Results Day 2019 – Some of our RS and Philosophy students
Our Year 2 History students benefitting from a Keele University masterclass
Some of the Humanities students who went on a visit to hear a talk by a Holocaust survivor
In November 2018 we hosted the North Staffs Classical Association and heard a fascinating talk on Greek pottery by John Prag (Manchester University)
Dr Andrew Fear (Manchester University) providing some stretch and challenge in one of our A level Classics lessons
Dr Kristen Brill (Keele) talking about the background to 20th Century US civil rights at our 2019 History conference
Student, Amelia Grounsell on why you should study Classics.
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
Highly able and enthusiastic, Carenza is an asset to any learning environment. She proved a dedicated and determined student who excelled in all of her subjects.
Highly intelligent, ambitious and incredibly hard working, Izzy had the ideal characteristics to gain high grades at A level.
Keren was often able to spot the issues with different philosophical positions before they had even been fully unpacked.
Sarah is highly academic and achieved well in all subjects. She completed applications to competitive universities for both Dance and Theology before (sadly for the RS department) deciding to pursue Performing Arts for her degree.
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Physiology
Physiology
Physiology
Physiology
Physiology
Physiology
Achery
Badmington
Basketball
Climbing
FA Peoples Cup 2019 Champions
Female Football
Male Football
Horse Riding
Netball
Yoga
Skiing
Virtual Welcome from the English Department.
Disability Sport
Disability Sport
Disability Sport
Disability Sport
Educational Trips
Educational Trips
Educational Trips
Health Awareness Campaigns
Health Awareness Campaigns
Health Awareness Campaigns
Health Awareness Campaigns
Health Awareness Campaigns
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
Skills Academy – Surgical Procedures, Midwifery and Paramedical Science
A brief introduction to the Uniformed Protective Services Course.
I’m Lacho , the Course Leader, and I want to give you a brief introduction to our Uniformed Protective Services BTEC course here at the Sixth Form College.
Take a look at some of the practical side of things we get up to on the Uniformed Protective Services course.
Once a divided city
Part of the famous wall
Surprisingly tasty!
Greek night
A cultural trip too
Checkpoint Charlie
KFC wasn’t there before
Our students looking lively after a very early 6am flight!
A morning up the famous tower
An evening by Sacré Coeur and Montmartre
The tower taken from across the Seine
Art and French students with teacher making sure they are saying “Fromage!”
Our view before climbing!
Mark’s arty shot of “la Tour”
Oh là là-C’est le Louvre
Final shot before going home! 🙁
Meet the Head of Languages at the Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, Colin Lindley.
Sociology Study
Sociology Study
Watch the introduction videos to Social Sciences:
Visit the online exhibition for the exciting Creative & Digital Arts department at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College. Within the Creative and Digital Arts department we offer A Levels in Media Studies, Product Design, Textiles, Photography and Art, and BTEC Diplomas in Graphics, Digital Games Design and TV & Film Production.
We hope you enjoy the work of our class of 2020.
Teachers top tips to help you become the most creative student you can be when you join us at the Sixth Form College.
Watch the introduction videos to Creative Arts:
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
The lessons at Sixth Form College are challenging compared to high school but I am enjoying every minute of it!
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
Year 2 Junior Doctor
Cambridge student.
Computer Science T Level classroom
Computer Science T Level classroom
Maths classroom
Maths classroom
An Introduction to Maths & Computing.
First year A-Level Geography students visiting Ainsdale on the Sefton Coast. Students spent time collecting data on species diversity, pH, wind speed and slope angle to support their understanding of sand dune ecosystems. Many students re-visited and collected further data to support independent investigations which accounts for 20% of the overall A-Level grade.
As part of the Geography curriculum, students take part in a total of 6 full days of fieldwork. In June a residential to North Yorkshire takes place. We stay at the YHA in York and cover a range of topics including coastal management on the Holderness Coast and changing places in Hull.
As part of the Geography curriculum, students take part in a total of 6 full days of fieldwork. In June a residential to North Yorkshire takes place. We stay at the YHA in York and cover a range of topics including coastal management on the Holderness Coast and changing places in Hull.
Our visit to Birmingham in April looks at some of the key content from the Changing Places unit of work. Concepts and theories relating to meaning and representation of place, economic characteristics of places, economic change and rebranding/regeneration are all covered in our journey across Birmingham.
Our visit to Birmingham in April looks at some of the key content from the Changing Places unit of work. Concepts and theories relating to meaning and representation of place, economic characteristics of places, economic change and rebranding/regeneration are all covered in our journey across Birmingham.
We also have extensive links with the School of Geography, Geology and Environment at Keele University and utilise this for study days.
We also have extensive links with the School of Geography, Geology and Environment at Keele University and utilise this for study days.
Students logging and recording data at Park Hall Country Park, looking at Triassic sandstones and conglomerates to learn about ancient deserts and flash floods. This SSSI is only 10 minutes away from college and is a fantastic introduction to geological fieldwork skills.
Students study the external rock structures, looking at how they have been deformed by tectonic movements, and then go into a 200 year old copper mine to investigate how the folded rocks affect the orientation of mineral veins.
Students visit the Peak district and learn about the ancient environment in the Carboniferous when the UK was part of a warm shallow tropical sea, they learn about the rock types formed, sedimentary logging and other fieldwork techniques, and even sniff the rocks to see if they can detect remnants of oil. We sometimes even stop for an ice-cream if the weather is good!
Students go fossil hunting in the remains of a 440million year old ocean, learning about the geological history of the UK.
Students undertake a range of field skills, including species diversity sampling, water infiltration rates, wind speed and humidity conditions, river flow rates and get their hands dirty doing soil texture analysis.
Students undertake a range of field skills, including species diversity sampling, water infiltration rates, wind speed and humidity conditions, river flow rates and get their hands dirty doing soil texture analysis.
Watch the introduction videos to Earth Science:
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
I am really interested in landscapes, environments and the lithology of different places, as well as being passionate about collecting rock samples and landscape photography.
I just find geography an extremely interesting subject that I didn’t want to stop learning about.
The A Level Geology course introduced me to the broad field of Geology, and gave me insight into the numerous career paths and opportunities for research and study in this field.
An Introduction to Law & Criminology.
Here we see BTEC Dance perform the work ‘Breathe Me’. This work also features the beautiful dancing of our former A-Level Dance and BTEC Dance student Laura Watson performing a series of highly technical fouettés (turns!) in the centre of the group. Laura is now in her second year of the dance degree at the renowned LIPA but returns to lead workshops often and we always love to see her!
Here we see A-Level Dance and BTEC Dance perform the exhilarating and energetic dance ‘West Side Story’ at the Victoria Hall Theatre.
This video features Maisie Asbury and Billie Wagstaff rehearsing their jazz unit performance for their BTEC Dance course. The stunning former A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury is currently in her third year at the highly prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire. She returns to offer workshops which are an invaluable experience for our A-Level Dance, BTEC Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre students. Billie Wagstaff is completing her dance degree course at Derby University. Through our link with Park Hill Primary School she choreographed many stunning works on their young students for yearly dance festivals at the Victoria Hall Theatre which were a great success- the school was very grateful to Billie! Through this Billie developed a love of teaching dance and now wishes to pursue a career in this area. Many of our former students are now Teachers of Dance and Heads of Performing Arts at schools, colleges and universities in the local area and beyond.
Here is Joseph Wood who is a former BTEC Musical Theatre and BTEC Music Performance student and is now in his second year at Laine Theatre Arts- a Musical Theatre Conservatoire that is incredibly difficult to gain a place in. Joseph is a true ‘triple threat’ with outstanding skills in dance, singing and acting. We were very grateful when he returned before Christmas to deliver a workshop for our BTEC Musical Theatre students. Here is a video of Joseph performing at the Sixth Form after leading a workshop for our students-
Here is a video of our former A-Level Dance and BTEC Dance student and Alumni, Annabel Knobbs, when she returned to deliver a workshop for our BTEC Dance course. Annabel completed her dance degree at the prestigious London Contemporary Dance School. She is currently dancing professionally with Edge Dance Company. Here is a clip of her performing the release based sequence that she taught our students.
Former amazing A-Level Dance student Samantha Harding returns to us often to lead workshops which have proved inspirational for our students. Samantha recently completed her dance degree at the Doreen Bird Conservatoire gaining a First-class Honours. Following this superb achievement Samantha has been performing around the world in a production of ‘Grease’. Here she is performing at the end of one of the workshops that she led at the Sixth Form last year.
Here is an example of an A-Level Dance practical group work choreographed by the very talented former A-Level Dance student Zoe Marsh based on the five stages of sleep.
Here is an A-Level Dance practical group work with highly creative and intricate choreography by the very talented former A-Level Dance students Maisie Asbury. It is based upon the water mass found in the icy Artic Ocean.
Watch Teacher Richard interviewing former student Kirsty Maguire.
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BTEC Music Performance students
A Level Music student Sally Proudman who won the Young Musician of the Year competition and was named Stoke’s Young Musician of the Year
A Level Music student Sally Proudman who won the Young Musician of the Year competition and was named Stoke’s Young Musician of the Year
A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury now studying Musical Theatre at the prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire
A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury now studying Musical Theatre at the prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire
A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury now studying Musical Theatre at the prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire
A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury performing at the Prize giving celebration. Maisie is now studying Musical Theatre at the prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire
A-Level Dance and BTEC Musical Theatre student Maisie Asbury performing at the Prize giving celebration. Maisie is now studying Musical Theatre at the prestigious Doreen Bird Conservatoire
A-Level Dance student Annabel Knobbs who went onto train at the famous London School of Contemporary Dance and is now dancing professionally with Edge Dance Company
A-Level Dance student Annabel Knobbs who went onto train at the famous London School of Contemporary Dance and is now dancing professionally with Edge Dance Company
A-Level Dance student Laura Watson who is now in her third year on the dance degree course at the renowned conservatoire LIPA
BTEC Dance in action
BTEC Dance in action
BTEC Dance in action
BTEC Music Performance drumming workshop
BTEC Music Performance drumming workshop
BTEC Music Performance drumming workshop
BTEC Music Performance Samba Workshop
BTEC Music Performance Samba Workshop
BBTEC Music Performance student Andre Taylor went on to study Music Performance at the famous BIMM Manchester
BTEC Music Performance student Harry Holmes who went onto study Music Performance at the renowned conservatoire LIPA. Harry went on to reach the finals of the X-Factor and is now a professional singer
BTEC Music Performance student Ruby Cobb went on to study Music Performance at the renowned Conservatoire LIPA
BTEC Music Production class led by teacher Anna Hughes. Anna trained in music at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
BTEC Music Production student Martens Kingumbu now studies at BIMM London and is signed with Universal Records
BTEC Musical Theatre perform ‘Motown Madness’ directed by our BTEC Musical Theatre teacher Jade Wood
BTEC Musical Theatre perform ‘Motown Madness’ directed by our BTEC Musical Theatre teacher Jade Wood
BTEC Musical Theatre perform ‘Motown Madness’ directed by our BTEC Musical Theatre teacher Jade Wood
BTEC Musical Theatre perform ‘Motown Madness’ directed by our BTEC Musical Theatre teacher Jade Wood
Joseph Wood dancing ‘Motown Madness’ a BTEC Musical Theatre production directed by our Performing Arts teacher Jade Wood
Joseph Wood dancing ‘Motown Madness’ a BTEC Musical Theatre production directed by our Performing Arts teacher Jade Wood
BTEC Musical Theatre student Laura Pyatt who gained a place on the Musical Theatre degree courses at the prestigious Conservatoire Mountview
BTEC Musical Theatre student Laura Pyatt who gained a place on the Musical Theatre degree courses at the prestigious Conservatoire Mountview
Curriculum Manager for Performing Arts Richard O’Brien leads a BTEC Dance class
Curriculum Manager for Performing Arts Richard O’Brien leads a BTEC Dance class
Find out more about our Sixth Form College alumni, and the next steps in their future.
One of the Sixth Form College’s most talented performers, Laura Watson, a dancer and musician, as well as gifted academic, is progressing to LIPA to study Dance.
Sarah is an incredibly talented and resilient dancer and choreographer who has a creative intelligence combined with a mature sense of self-motivation which makes her an absolute pleasure to teach and to know.
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The cause of morphogenesis – biochemical signalling or morphogenetic fields?
John had a passion for his EPQ which often results in students achieving very well. He wanted to tackle a subject that linked to his career pathway into medicine. He worked extremely hard not only on his topic itself but to develop the necessary skills for completing the EPQ. These skills included academic research, compiling literature reviews, time-management, planning, Harvard referencing, reflection skills etc.
To what extent does supernatural myth have a factual basis”, based on Homer’s Iliad, Odyssey and Homeric Hymns
Iona was an outstanding student who took to the independent aspects of the EPQ with gusto. She was a natural scholar; quiet and organised; able to assimilate information and communicate it clearly and succinctly. The topic involved wide ranging reading of classical texts and associated academic works. This proved to be a sound basis for her future studies as she has now started her degree in Classics at St Anne’s College, Oxford.
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