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

Tell me more…

All our Post-16 trainees study towards an Advanced Apprentice

·         This is a two year course

·         Trainees study 2 full days per week (8:40 – 4:30)

·         Trainees are expected to work 16 hours-a-week within the area of study

·         Level 3 Technical Certificate (‘A’ Level qualification)

o   BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT

o   BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (Business)

o   CACHE Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma

·         QCF level 2 in year 1 and QCF level 3 in year 2

·         Key Skill, if needed, in English/Maths/ICT

What are the advantages of studying Post-16 here at Bishop Bell? subheading

·         Almost all of your study can be undertaken during your study days

·         Excellent school support structures continue

·         Earn a small allowance while you study

·         The school environment offers the care and support you are use to

·         A continued link with parents

·         The best of both worlds

o   ‘A’ Level study and qualification that can offer you the opportunity to go onto university

o   2 years experience of a skilled occupation offering you a greater opportunity for a career in your area of study

·         Local, purpose built, training centre and nursery

Testimonies…

We asked some of our current and past Post-16 trainees why they decided to stay at Bishop Bell to continue their post-16 studies…

·         “I liked the thought of having the opportunity to work, learn and gain a qualification at the same time.”

·         “In my opinion I would agree that choosing Post 16 after leaving school was the best option for me because when I was at school I realised I coped better with coursework than I did with exams.”

·         “When I have finished the Post 16 Business Administration course at Bishop Bell I hope to continue my education and go to university, where I would like to study Business Management and Leadership.”

·         “I am so pleased that I stayed on at Bishop Bell as I would never have achieved what I have without it. The course is great as I can apply what I study straight away in my work.”

·         “Because I liked it here at Bishop Bell and wanted to stay on and because I would have been the first in my family to go to college and this worried me.”

To apply please select from the following:

·         Business Administration Application

·         Early Years Application

·         ICT Application

 

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