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● Results

● 70% students advance onto university

● Majority 1st choice

● Russell Group universities (Academic tutor)

● Oxford, Cambridge and beyond

● 20% students enter an apprenticeship

● Employability skills

Succeed at Tavistock College

● A supportive environment in which all students are encouraged to thrive and

achieve their full potential

● High quality lessons

“Teaching and learning is often outstanding at Tavistock College“ Ofsted

● The opportunity to develop a range of skills (academic, employability and

social) for the future alongside expert impartial advice on progression routes

Our Pledge

At Tavistock College we are proud to be able to provide:

● Experienced mentor team

● Record of personal development

● Robust PSHE programme

● Preparation for next steps (UCAS, apprenticeships, employment)

● Weekly bulletin

● One to one mentoring sessions

Pastoral Support

Curriculum offer

● All students sign up to and complete three qualifications:

academic or vocational

● 15 contact hours a week

● Study periods

(1:1 taught / Independent study ratio)

● Entry requirements are in the prospectus

● GCSE English and mathematics

● Subject suitability

What should you study?

Study subjects you are passionate about!

Curriculum offer

A B C D E

Chemistry

Creative Media BTEC

Design Technology

English Literature

Health & Social Care BTEC

Spanish

Sport Single BTEC

Business Applied

History

Japanese

Performing Arts CTEC

Physics

Psychology

Biology

English Language

French

Geography

Mathematics

Music RSL

Photography

Science BTEC

Art

Business Studies

Computer Science

Film Studies

Mathematics

Media Studies

Religious Education

Travel & Tourism BTEC

Further Maths

Mathematics GCSE

English GCSE

Sport Double BTEC Sport Double BTEC

EPQ

● Extended Project Qualification is an optional A-Level qualification

● Student chooses the topic

● Written report, artefact, performance

● Recognised and valued by universities (carries UCAS points)

● A single piece of work requiring a high degree of planning, preparation,

research and autonomous working

● Over 70% A*-B

Work Experience

All sixth form students will undertake work experience

● All students will undertake at least one week of work experience

● Some vocational courses will allow students to do sustained work

experience, or even a weekly basis

Curriculum support

Students may be eligible for support from the post 16 bursary

● Households with a family income below £25,000

● Travel to and from college

● Text books

● Essential course materials

● Funding for educational trips

● Support students suffering hardship

Enrichment

Educational activities

Trips abroad

Student Bonus!

Lead, Inspire and Develop

● Individual advice and guidance interviews begin in December

● Application deadline February 2020

● Provisional choices confirmed April 2020

● Conference July 2020

● Enrolment 8th September 2020

Application Process

Together we care, we challenge , we excel, we enjoy