Bishop Bell School News.
Year 11 Revision Timetable
As in previous years, as the exam season gets underway, the Year 11 timetable will revert to a structured revision programme which will commence on Monday 21 May. This revision programme will consist of planned sessions that coincide with the exam timetable.
This means that the last date of the current Year 11 timetable will be on Friday 18 May after which the new timetable will come in to effect.
Pupils & Parents can view important examination information and timetables by clicking here
BB's Nursery

BB's Nursery is open to children aged 0-5 from the local community. It provides childcare and education from 8a.m. to 6p.m. and is open for 51 weeks per year. Funded places are available, and we can offer half-day sessions or all-day. Children may bring a packed lunch, but hot meals are available at lunchtime for a small extra charge.
If you are interested in finding out more, click here or please ring 01323 465475 and ask for Lynda Sidders, the Nursery Manager, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please download a copy of our brochure
nursery.pdf
The Bishop Bell Post 16 Training Centre

Why Bishop Bell Post 16?
Are you considering where you will go to complete your Post-16 study?
Did you know that Bishop Bell can offer you an alternative to college?
Many pupils have chosen to stay on at Bishop Bell for their post 16 studies.
Here at Bishop Bell we offer 3 different post 16 courses.
· Early years
· IT System Support
· ICT & Business
Pupils chose to stay on at Bishop Bell for many reasons:
· Are you concerned about the move to college?
o Many pupils prefer a familiar environment to continue their studies
o They feel secure with teachers they already know
o Worry that they won’t continue to receive the support they have received during their KS4
· Are you more suited to a practically grounded ‘A’ Level qualification?
o Many pupils prefer to learn by doing rather than doing exams
o By studying 2 days per week and working 3 days per week pupils have an opportunity to put their subject knowledge into practice
· Would you like to earn a small income?
o All our trainees have employee status that means they are no longer pupils but Bishop Bell staff
o All our trainees receive a small income of £45 per week
o Some trainees receive £65 per week
· Not sure what you would like to do after your ‘A’ Level qualification?
o All our trainees study towards ‘A’ Level qualifications that offers an opportunity for our trainees to go on to university
o All our trainees study towards a level 3 QCF (old NVQ) qualification which employers recognise as proof of practical skills in their subject area.
o All our trainees can boast 2 years working experience within their chosen discipline when applying for employment



So what is it Bishop Bell offers?
Bishop Bell offers all our Post-16 Trainees:
· High quality, personalised, workplace-linked, training
· A training allowance of £45 per week
· ‘A’ level practical qualification
· A QCF Level 2 & Advanced QCF Level 3
· Key Skills, if needed
· Two days-a-week study
· 16 hours-a-week workplace training within the area of your study
· Based in our purpose-built Post-16 Training Centre
· Post-16 common room with networked PCs
· Continuation of the high quality support offered in school
· Possible job opportunity at the end
· Or a qualification that lets you go into higher education

Click here to find out more and apply

