Features and Benefits
A dynamic new college
You will join us as we open our new Sixth Form centre. You will have access to the highest quality facilities in which to study and socialise - a state-of-the-art facility for state-of-the-art education.
Independent learning
We will provide a more mature learning environment, smoothing the transition between school and university or employment and helping you to make an immediate impact in your preferred choice.
Track record
The Isle of Wight College has a record of outstanding success and our results continue to improve year on year. We are a BEACON College and considered to be 'Outstanding' by OfSTED. The strengths identified by OfSTED included:
- Outstanding success rates for all learners
- Outstanding personal support for learners
- Learners study in a safe and healthy environment and clearly enjoy their work
- Attendance rates are above the national average for similar colleges and punctuality for lessons is good
- The college's response to meeting the needs and interests of learners is outstanding
- The college's provision for the advice, guidance and support for learners is outstanding
- Learners have good opportunities to participate in a wide range of enrichment activities
High expectations
We have high expectations of our students and will challenge you to achieve your very best. In turn we will do all we can to guarantee a successful outcome.
Personal support and enrichment
Effective one-to-one support mechanisms will prepare you for university, help you meet and exceed challenging personal targets and develop your skills and experiences. When you leave us, your CV will show that you have a lot more to offer beyond great results.
Partnership
We recognise the critical importance of the relationship between the college, the student and the family. We will provide regular feedback to help you, your parents and ourselves to monitor your progress and build upon successes already achieved.
Diversity
You will find programmes of study for the most gifted and talented and our support mechanisms can ensure all students receive the individual support necessary to achieve their goals.
Other benefits
- Excellent initial advice and guidance to ensure students are on the right programme
- Strong support for students including specialist personal tutors and weekly one-to-one academic and personal tutorials
- Large range of AS/A2 courses in one location therefore increasing learner choice
- Access to significant enrichment opportunities and mainland universities
- Regular formal and informal reports
Quality Assurance
- Rigorous observation of teaching and learning to ensure high standards
- Regular survey and focus groups to listen to and act on student views
Summary
A large sixth form centre will enable:
- High standards of teaching and learning
- Excellent support for students
- Opportunities for progression to Higher Education on the island
- Wide choice of AS/A level subjects
- Mix of academic and vocational subjects
- Opportunity for every individual student to fulfil their potential
For more information call the 6form hotline 01983 550666