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TENDRING TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Frinton Campus (14-19), Rochford Way, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 0AZ
T 01255 672116 F 01255 850210 E frinton@tendringtechnologycollege.org
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Thank you for considering Tendring Technology College for your
Sixth Form programme of study.
We treat all our students as individuals with particular aspirations
and potential. We want to ensure we provide the right course for
the right student and to ensure that the right student is on the
right course. We look forward to supporting you in your quest for
success. This prospectus will provide you with the information to
help you begin choosing your personal suite of courses.
Our school Sixth Form combines the high quality, specialist
teaching you might typically associate with Sixth Form colleges,
with an outstanding support structure which ensures that each
student is given every opportunity to achieve his or her potential.
Technology is firmly embedded in all our teaching and learning.
We believe strongly in finding the right tool for the right job to
ensure the best outcome. We don’t do gadgets; we do learning,
productivity, engagement, fun and rigour, all through technology.
So what are you waiting for?
If you choose to apply for a place at TTC, please follow
the procedure outlined on the separate insert at the back
of this prospectus, and contact the Sixth Form centre on
01255 672116 for further assistance.
We look forward to welcoming you.
What’s Next
Over the next few months, you will have to make
some important choices about the subjects you
wish to follow next year. In deciding to study in
the Sixth Form you must spend some time in
serious thought. Discuss the courses with your
parents/carers, teachers and, most importantly,
Sixth Formers you already know. This prospectus
will provide you with information about life in the
Sixth Form, as well as help you to make informed
decisions about your options.
your expectations
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11.
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our expectations
Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility make up our core value
system – we call it ‘TTC3’. These values are at the heart of
everything we do. We expect everyone in our community -
staff and students - to model these values in our day-to-day
activities, in class, in tutorials and beyond the college.
If you are to benefit from the Sixth Form, you must be prepared
to meet academic challenges. You will become increasingly
responsible for your own learning as you develop as an
effective independent learner. You will need to create a
partnership with your teachers to achieve the best outcomes.
We aim to increase your flexibility and independence as you
move through the Sixth Form. You will need to use the greater
freedom that you will be given in an industrious and worthwhile
manner, taking advantage of the opportunity to develop your
leadership and teambuilding. We hope you are ready to meet
the challenge.
Attendance, academic progress, behaviour, conduct and
attitude are all closely monitored to ensure that you are
maximising your potential. College rules are designed with
the intention of treating you as adults and expecting an adult
response from you.
Working relationships between sixth formers and staff are
usually different from those experienced in Years 7 – 11.
Students should be reminded that they have a responsibility
to talk to teachers if work is going to be late or if lessons
are going to be missed. If work is below the standard that a
student is capable of then the teacher may ask for it to be
re-submitted.

Attitude to
Learning
At TTC, we aim to break down all barriers to progress
and promote independent learning. If the attitude is not
right, progress and independence will be limited. There
can be a whole host of reasons why a student’s attitude
to learning is less than positive which is why we use
the attitude to learning (ATL) grade as a
means to identify what support is
needed to overcome any barriers.
The attitude to learning grade
will be given by subject
teachers during regular
reviews throughout
the year. Teachers will
be asked to comment
on the attitude that
students have towards
their learning by giving
a grade from 1 to 4.
“Students speak highly of the
academic support and guidance
they receive, and the willingness
of their teachers to provide
support at an individual level.”
“Students take responsibility for
monitoring their own progress
against personal targets and
collaborate well in helping each
other to achieve.”
The ATL Grade
Grade 1: Outstanding attitude and respect towards
learning. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own
learning; always ready to learn.
Grade 2: Positive attitude to learning; works hard and
takes responsibility to improve the quality of his/her
work; usually respectful and ready to learn.
Grade 3: Inconsistent attitude to learning and lack of
respect, requiring an improvement in this subject; does
not take full responsibility for own learning; sometimes
ready to learn.
Grade 4: Poor attitude and lack of respect towards
learning and a cause for concern; takes no responsibility
for own learning or actions; rarely ready to learn.
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Aiming high,
are you ready for
sixth form?
Before and after the Year 11 results, students will be guided d
towards the programme which best suits their talents,
ambitions and career interests. For some students the route e
is not always obvious and they may need to return to core
subjects to ensure they have the grades to make future progress. gress.
This is especially important if a student does not possess a
grade C in English or Maths. Pathways will be different and
personalised to the individual’s needs.
Level 3 Study
All courses are subject to viability. Their operation will reflect ct
choices made by the students and resources. If you are
interested in studying a subject which is not currently listed, d,
please speak to Mr J. Saunders or Mr T. Paternoster.
Subjects currently available include:
Facilitating Subjects
Maths English Physics Biology Chemistry
Geography History French German
In ‘Informed Choices 2010’ leading universities advise students ents to
seriously consider including at least one of the subjects above ove in
their programme. They call them ‘facilitating courses’.
Additional Subjects
Art Business Studies Drama Economics Government nment nmen & Politics
Law Music Photography Philosophy/RE Textiles
Physical Education Product Design Psychology
Resistant Materials Sociology Systems & Control
Vocational and Applied Learning
Art and Design Business Dance/Performing Arts
Forensic Science Health & Social Care ICT
Creative Media Production (TV and Film)
Creative Media Production (Print & Journalism)
Creative Media Production (Games Development)
Fashion and Clothing Music Technology Sport
Volleyball Academy
Complementary Courses & Enrichment
Young Enterprise EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) )
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualification)
Further Maths AS & A2 Work Experience
Community Project Sport
Level 2 and 2.5
achie
Students that do not meet the entry requirements for
Level 3 courses may choose to complete either a level
2 programme or a 2.5 bridging course.
These courses are designed to prepare students for
the next step in their learning journey and comprise a
bespoke programme of vocational courses as well as
courses in English and Mathematics. Currently, BTEC
vocational courses in ICT and Business are delivered
within these programmes.

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TUTORING & SUPPORT
All Sixth Form students at TTC have an experienced personal tutor
who will support their progress and help and advise them about
progression to university, college or the workplace.
Tutors are the first point of academic support, and they will work
with students to develop study skills as well as support students in
their studies and career development. Pastoral care and efficient
management require that the contact between tutor and student be
maintained throughout the Sixth Form. The Sixth Form Programme
Directors are also available to provide support or advice.
“The curriculum has breadth
and balance with a good balance
of academic and vocational
courses. It is fl exible and enables
students to follow the most
appropriate pathway for them.”
“The high proportion of
good teaching observed
consistently exhibits strong
subject knowledge, imaginative
use of resources and new
technology and a strong focus
on independent learning.”
Further support and pastoral care come from the student support
managers. Each year group will be assigned a support manager
to help with day-to-day issues that students may have. The student
support managers are often the first point of contact for students
when there are concerns with teaching and learning or of a personal
nature. The student support managers will ensure that all issues are
followed up and the appropriate support is put in place. Regular
follow up meetings occur to ensure that progress does not drop.
A clear system of tracking allows students, parents and tutors to
monitor progress. Students who are doing particularly well
will be rewarded. For those who are struggling to fulfil
their potential, there is a system of additional support
available.
Tutors will guide their students through the UCAS
application process, including the personal
statement, and write their confidential reference.
“The use of assessment is
rigorous; students comment
positively about prompt marking
and feedback that helps them
make good progress.”
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The future belongs to you
YOUR CAREER AWAITS
Each year, a target group of ambitious young
people identify themselves early on as aiming for the
top universities and professions. It requires them to put in
a lot of extra research, study and commitment beyond their
programmes. A separate support group is set up to coach
these students.
We regularly see over 80 students progress to University.
Last year a broad range of students applied and moved
on to degree courses in subjects ranging from Business,
Engineering, English, Law, Journalism, Bio-Medical Sciences,
History and vocational subjects such as Nursing, Teaching, Art
and Photography. Others have left to apprenticeships or jobs.
For example, coachbuilders, accountants, engineers, estate
agents and local businesses have all recruited some of our
students this year. We have even had students go on to set up
their own businesses and run for local government.
Whatever your hopes and plans, you will find that there is
appropriate information, advice and guidance available to you
throughout your time in Sixth Form.
Whilst you’re here, you will be able to access the TTC Alumni
network provided by Future First. Through this, you will be
able to find people who have been through the journey you are
about to embark. Some have gone straight into employment,
others have gone through higher education and some have set
up their own businesses. Whichever pathway you are on the
network will be able to support you.
Our mission is to be a Sixth Form that:
fully prepares students for their futures
provides a personalized and relevant pathway of
progression for each student
exploits technological developments to the full
nurtures creative students with the skills, knowledge,
and motivation to compete on an international level
develops confident leaders ready to dismiss social barriers
and take on the world
excels in creativity, mathematics, computing, communication and
language across the whole curriculum
achieves success in every league both nationally and internationally
adopts innovative design for learning to increase engagement and
learning potential, and
is the provider of choice for students, parents and staff.
BURSARY
The government has provided a substantial sum to assist Sixth
Form students overcome barriers to their learning which come
from financial hardship.
This year we have helped many students with financial support.
The bursary is designed to help with the costs of such things
as transport, books, specialist clothing and essential trips.
This help is dependent on the applicants maintaining
acceptable standards of attendance and academic progress.
The Acadamy
our mission
Welcome to Academies Enterprise Trust –
the AET Sponsor of
Tendring Technology College
The AET firmly believes that all young people
deserve the opportunity to become world class
learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in
a world class educational environment which
has the best facilities, the best teaching and the
most up to date resources available to them.

“This curriculum drive is
focused on enhancing the
14–19 provision to take
advantage of the wonderful
new Sixth Form facilities
available.”
“The new Sixth Form
centre is utilised well,
providing students with
a sense of identity and a
high quality environment.”
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