NEWCASTLE COLLEGE

FOR 14-16GUIDE 2013/14

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Our Lifestyle Academy – home to our travel, tourism, hospitality, beauty

and sports students. The Lifestyle Academy has luxurious hair and

beauty salons, a spa, state-of-the-art gym, sports injury clinic,

training kitchens and the Chefs’ Academy gourmet restaurant.

DISCOVER NEW CHOICES WITH NEWCASTLE COLLEGE FOR 14-16 YEAR OLDS

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Our Lifestyle Academy – home to our travel, tourism, hospitality, beauty

and sports students. The Lifestyle Academy has luxurious hair and

beauty salons, a spa, state-of-the-art gym, sports injury clinic,

training kitchens and the Chefs’ Academy gourmet restaurant.

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From September 2013, if you are aged 14-16 you will have more choices available to you than staying at school – instead, you can join us at Newcastle College full-time and take professional, technical or trade qualifications alongside GCSEs in core subject areas, including English, Maths and Science. Whatever you choose, we will make sure you keep your options open at 16.

Newcastle College for 14-16 year olds is suitable for any student who will benefit from a fresh approach to GCSEs and who are thinking about a specialist vocational pathway. We offer a wide range of specialisms, including; construction, engineering, creative technologies, sport, and health and social care. Vocational subjects will be delivered within Newcastle College’s industry standard facilities, including art and design studios, digital media suites, a construction academy, a health and care simulation centre and TV and music studios.

When you enrol at Newcastle College you will have access to a range of opportunities to progress onto once you complete your GCSE’s. You will be ‘guaranteed’ progression into post-16 learning and will be able to continue a vocational course full-time, or alternatively take A Levels at Newcastle Sixth Form College or perhaps start an Apprenticeship. At 18, there will also be the option for you to study a degree or equivalent Higher Education (HE) qualification, either with Newcastle College or elsewhere.

OPTIONS FOR 14-16 YEAR OLDS ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER, WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PROGRAMMES FOR 14-16.

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Performance Academy with a

250 seat theatre, ten recording studios,

live music venue, box office, TV studio, editing

suite, acting, music and dance studios.

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE FOR 14-16 WWW.NEWCASTLECOLLEGE.CO.UK

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WHY CHOOSE NEWCASTLE 14-16 COLLEGE?

CHOICE: tailor-made flexible learning built around core GCSEs including Maths, English and Science and a vocational course from a range of options across Newcastle College. It’s a chance to try something new, or develop skills you never knew you had!

GET STUCK IN: you’ll have loads of practical, hands-on lessons, great if you prefer to learn by actually doing something rather than just sitting behind a desk all day.

ENVIRONMENT: school doesn’t suit everyone - the informality and independence you get at college is more suitable for many young people, and no uniform!

FOCUSED ON YOU: smaller class sizes mean more personal help and attention. We also have superb support for those who may need additional learning support.

FACILITIES: industry standard facilities in many areas and creative learning environments with experienced, specialist and qualified teaching staff.

LOCATION: we have a dedicated centre based in Newcastle city centre and the transport links are excellent.

STAFF: our technical, trade and professional staff are expert practitioners in their own specialist area.

Our Aviation Academy – based at Newcastle International Airport.

This is the place for aerospace engineering and cabin crew training.

Our 12,000m2 hangar houses multiple training aircraft including a

Boeing 737, an avionics laboratory and an electronics workshop.

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Our Aviation Academy – based at Newcastle International Airport.

This is the place for aerospace engineering and cabin crew training.

Our 12,000m2 hangar houses multiple training aircraft including a

Boeing 737, an avionics laboratory and an electronics workshop.

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE FOR 14-16 WWW.NEWCASTLECOLLEGE.CO.UK

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IS NEWCASTLE COLLEGE A GOOD COLLEGE?

Yes, and that’s

official!Our latest Ofsted Inspection was carried out in May 2012 and the report confirmed Newcastle is a good college with many outstanding aspects, and we are in the top 10% of colleges nationally for success rates.

At our Rye Hill Campus we have a centre for science and technology

with facilities for forensic science and a ‘class 10,000’ clean room.

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Yes, and that’s

official!

At our Rye Hill Campus we have a centre for science and technology

with facilities for forensic science and a ‘class 10,000’ clean room.

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE FOR 14-16 WWW.NEWCASTLECOLLEGE.CO.UK

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CURRICULUM OFFER FOR 2013/14

GCSE Core:• Maths• English Language• English Literature• Sciences

GCSE Options:• ICT• Media

GCSE Core:• Maths• English Language• English Literature• Sciences GCSE Options:• ICT• Media• Business Studies• Sociology• Modern Foreign Language

• Geography

Optional Vocational Links:• Creative Arts• Performing Arts• Construction Trades• Engineering• Sport• Care• Retail• Public Uniformed Services

Year 11 - GCSE Fast Track

Year 10 - Two year programme

You’ll take part in a weekly tutorial and pastoral programme and an integrated SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) curriculum as well as having the opportunity to join a number of clubs and enrichment activities.

Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7SA

Tel: 0191 200 4000 Fax: 0191 200 4517 Email: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk www.newcastlecollege.co.uk