Who are we? We take approximately 600 new students each year. However, applications are increasing and that number is growing. We focus on Technical Professional Study Programmes. We also have a small GCSE resit programme. Great progression pathways to university or employment. 84% of students who applied progressed to university (way above the national average). We are now also offering Apprenticeships and we have growing adult and Higher Education provision.

2017 – a great year for Stanmore College 1) Ofsted rating increased by 2 grades in 1 year. Inspection dates 31 January – 3 February 2017. Overall effectiveness Good. Effectiveness of leadership and management Good. Adult learning programmes Good. Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good. Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good. Outcomes for learners Good. 16 to 19 study programmes Good. 2) QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) awarded the highest possible judgement. 3) Best Performing Level 3 vocational college in North/West London – DfE Performance Tables. 4) One of 10 colleges nationwide to achieve 100 per cent satisfaction in the National Student Survey.

A successful vocational college 90 students achieved triple Distinction*. In top 25% of colleges nationwide for Added Value (that means that students progressed more at Stanmore College than was predicted from their GCSE grades). GCSE pass rate 91.4%.

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So what do we offer our students? A range of Technical Professional Study Programmes! Grouped into 14 categories. A wide range of levels from Entry to Level 3. Level 3 study programmes are equivalent to 3 A Levels. This year saw students receive a range of benefits such as laptops to equip them for their studies. Work experience directly related to your study programme. Enterprise start up fund to allow individual or groups of students to create their own social enterprise. Apprenticeships.

Study Programme Areas We also offer a GCSE retake package, an ESOL Plus programme whereby students can improve their English whilst learning business, childcare, IT, sport or science skills and apprenticeships.

Enrichment Subject based enrichment involves trips, visits and external speakers. Trips over the last year included Auschwitz in Poland, Greece and Portugal. We have 21 individual clubs and societies which provide non subject based enrichment. The enrichment team also provide free activities such as boxing, badminton, basketball, volleyball, rock climbing, archery, skiing and kayaking.

Vocational Courses – BTECs –What Are They? BTEC – Applied Learning –“Putting theory into practice”. Level 3 BTEC is an alternative to A Levels. Extended Diploma = 3 A Levels. A Levels are hard, BTECs are easy - myth?? A Levels -> Exams? BTEC -> Assignments/Projects/Exams? BTEC –> 4 exams – 40% of the qualification. A Level (eg Computer Science) -> 80% Exam, 20% Project.

The Difference Between BTECs and A Levels Main Difference is BTEC is Specialised! One subject studied in detail. A Levels – 4 subjects. Computer Networking Both “A Level Computer Science” & “BTEC Computing”. BTEC has less of the theory more practical, EG. Put the Theory Into Practice. Build a small computer network.

The Difference Between BTECs and A Levels Computer Games Development Unit Trends in Gaming and Technologies used in Computer Games Industry. Design and Develop a Computer Game. BTEC – Applied Learning –“Putting theory into practice” Possible reasons for choosing BTEC: Subject you are interested in/want to know more about. Want a career in the BTEC subject. Want to study the BTEC subject at University.

How to decide on your future path? Do you enjoy researching, doing projects and course-work? What is your favourite subject and what do you enjoy? What kind of career do you see yourself doing in the future? Do you want to earn as you learn e.g. do an apprenticeship?

Progression This year 84% of students who applied to university were given a place – the highest percentage so far, with many securing a place at their first choice university. National average for sixth form colleges is around 65%, therefore Stanmore College is well above. Over 74 Higher Education Institutions chosen. An annual dedicated careers’ fair is held at Stanmore College – this helps students to choose their next steps.

Course Pathway

Next Steps Attend our Open Event – see website Talk to our teachers. See the College. Online application form. Attend an Interview. Thank you for listening. Best of luck in your exams.