Course guide for 16-18s 2010-2011

HOW
TO APPLY
To guarantee a place on the course you want,
you need to apply as soon as possible. But
don’t worry, you’re not committed at this
stage; you can change your mind about which
course you do later on.
Step 1
Once you’ve decided which course you’d like to study, post or
hand in your completed application form to the Admissions
team. The application form is in the middle of this guide and
the address to return the form to is printed on it.
Step 2
We’ll invite you to an interview and/or assessment. It’s a
great time to talk to your tutor to make sure it’s the right
course for you. You may need to do an online or written
initial assessment. Don’t worry! It’s just to get an idea of
what level you’re at so we can make sure you join the right
course.
Step 3
We’ll write to you to let you know if you’ve been
successfully accepted onto your chosen course (this is
based on your assessment and GCSE results). If you
haven’t been successful, we’ll recommend another course
that you can study. You will then be invited back to the
College to complete your enrolment and get your ID card.
We’ll also tell you about EMA and any other benefits you
can apply for and let you know when your first lesson is.
Once you have completed your application,
if you have an admissions query,
please contact 020 7613 9116/9156/9492.
RESPECT
If you’re going to succeed, you need to take
College seriously.
• You must attend 100% of your timetabled lessons
including tutorials and key skills.
• You must be punctual; that means if your lesson starts
at 9am – you need to be in your class, with your
books, notes, pens and materials ready before 9am.
• Your behaviour should be respectful and civilised at all
times. You’ll be given a student diary during induction
which clearly marks out what behaviour is expected
from you. In return, you’ll get respect from all
College staff.
• You must complete all your homework and
assignments properly and on time. Expect to spend
5–10 hours on homework each week, so organise your
time so you can do this.
• Use your Individual Learning Plan to improve your
grades. This process will help you to become
independent and to be aware of your strengths and
areas you need to develop.
• Book your holidays outside of term time.
• Revise and prepare for your exams and final course
submissions.
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