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I am delighted that you are considering Chief Executive Principal and Satwant Deol CONTENTS The Henley College for the next stage of your educational journey. Coming to college can be a big step. Here you will be studying alongside other young people, all at a crucial stage of their personal growth. At The Henley College we offer 2 The Henley College timeline a supportive atmosphere with excellent academic guidance and standards of pastoral care. Our students are provided 3 Bright future, proud history with a structured transition from school to a more mature 4 A bridge between school learning environment and we pride ourselves on the excellent and your future preparation we provide for the world of higher education and 5 Where can college take you? employment. ■ Our motto ‘Come questioning, go seeking, 6 10 reasons to study at Henley grow’ is a theme that runs throughout all that we do. We 8 Quality facilities aim to empower our learners to be independent, confident, 9 Leaders in learning questioning and innovative. We celebrate and encourage the 1O The best way for you to learn enquiring mind and the enthusiasm to embrace challenge [WELCOME and rigour. ■ Our students 11 Choosing the right course PRINCIPAL’S are encouraged to develop 12 Our offer resilience and be ambitious. 13 Courses We c r e a t e a l e a r n i n g 14 Science and Mathematics environment that motivates 16 Computing and Engineering everyone to participate and 18 Business and Enterprise achieve his or her very best. 20 Social Sciences ■ As leaders in learning, we believe it is essential to ensure our students are ready for the ever-changing world outside 22 Humanities of education. We know we are preparing students for future 24 Media careers that may not even exist now. As part of this, we are 26 Performing Arts working ever more closely with employers and universities 28 Art to create a range of opportunities for further development, 30 Languages including professional apprenticeship pathways which can go 32 Sport up to degree level and beyond. We are also developing new ways of studying, working closely with the local community. ■ 34 Enrichment Whether your intended route is purely academic, or you want 35 Elite Sport to consider a vocational pathway, you will find our teaching, 36 Foundation technical and professional staff are highly motivated and well- 37 Pathways qualified to support you towards success. ■ Please read this 38 Global outlook prospectus thoroughly, visit our website for details of the 39 Apprenticeships A Level, vocational and Apprenticeship programmes we offer, 40 Student voice and come along to one of our Open Events to find out more. 41 Experts in their field I look forward to seeing you at The Henley College. 42 Getting to The Henley College
THE HENLEY COLLEGE TIMELINE 1609 1778 1976 1987 In parallel with the The foundation of The Following the cessation The merger between King development of the free United Charity School of younger pupils being James’s College (based at grammar school, the Dame brought together the free admitted from 1974, the the current Rotherfield site) Elizabeth Periam’s Charity grammar school and Dame transition from Henley and the South Oxfordshire School was founded, Periam’s Charity School – Grammar School to Sixth Technical College (based at catering for 20 poor boys operating as two distinct Form College, known as the Deanfield site) took of the town undertaking centres of teaching and King James’s College, place, giving birth to The an apprenticeship. instruction within was completed. Henley College as we know the town. it today. 1604 1873 1959 1994 A free grammar school was The School of Science The Institute moved to new The Henley College became founded, in accordance with and Art and Technical premises on Gravel Hill – incorporated as an the wishes above by James I, Instruction, known as now known as Deanfield independent body and out for the “education, ‘The Institute’ was founded Campus – and was renamed of direct control of the institution and instruction in the town of Henley the South Oxfordshire Local Authority by virtue of children and youth in and was based in Hart Technical College. of the Further and Higher grammar and other Street. Education Act 1992. good learning”. 1602 1892 1928 2010 Augustus Knapp left £200 The Henley Grammar The Henley Grammar The Henley College in his will with the express School was formed, School moved to became the first college aim of founding a free bringing together Dame Rotherfield Court, in the UK to be granted grammar for “the Elizabeth Periam’s School as a County High School a change in status from a instruction of youthful and the free grammar and widened its admissions further education college people” within two years school. to include girls. to a designated sixth form of his death. college.
HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K 2/ 3 BRIGHT FUTURE, PROUD HISTORY Inspiring students for over 400 years, The Henley College continues to be ARE YOU A FORMER STUDENT? a vibrant and diverse place to study, empowering ambitious young people If you were a student at The Henley College, King to fulfill their academic potential and grow in confidence ready for their James’ College or Henley Grammar School, please get in touch with us. We always enjoy hearing about future higher educational or professional journeys. your news and successes, which inspire and motivate our current students. Equality and diversity are embedded into their experiences and knowledge with our We have many famous alumni who include David Gill the very fabric of the College and our highly current learners. (Former CEO of Manchester United FC), Professor supportive and inclusive learning environment Join us as we move forwards into a bright Marcus du Sautoy (Mathematician), Sally Dexter respects and celebrates every member of the future, where we will continue to blend (Actress) and Scott Moorhouse (Paralympian). College community. traditional academic excellence with To join our Alumni Association please email us at The Henley College has delivered over 30 a culture of growth, innovation and creativity. alumni@henleycol.ac.uk, or share your memories years of teaching and learning excellence, and photographs of your time at Henley on our although our origins can be traced back to Facebook page: thehenleycollegealumni. King James I Grammar School, founded in 1604. These foundations closely reflect the academic and vocational traditions that still remain at the forefront of today’s offering. Situated in the heart of this historical town, the College has strong links across the local community and engages in a range of activities and partnerships with businesses, charities and other organisations. Our apprenticeship offering is striving to meet employers' needs across the three counties with many exciting new opportunities for students choosing this path. On leaving Henley, our students gain excellent results at university and succeed in a myriad of professional fields. Our alumni are passionate about their time at Henley and many retain close links with the College, visiting us to share T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
A BRIDGE BETWEEN SCHOOL AND YOUR FUTURE The Henley College, with its two campuses, is often described as being like a mini university. Life here is certainly very different from school but we still ensure you have the support you need to be healthy, feel EMILY safe and achieve. PRESIDENT OF THE HENLEY COLLEGE STUDENTS’ UNION At college you will take greater responsibility If you require specialist help at any stage, for your learning and benefit from a more the College employs skilled staff who can “My name is Emily and I am the Students' Union President at The Henley College. mature approach, whilst continuing to enjoy assist with study support, careers and higher a high level of guidance and support. We firmly education advice, guidance on wellbeing and The Students’ Union works closely with the staff to create a safe, supportive and productive environment believe that students will achieve their best health, counselling and welfare. for all students. We organise events for students results in a more open, but purposeful teaching Our aim is to help you achieve your very throughout the year and have designated committee and learning environment. best and grow into a successful, happy and members who focus on all aspects of the College. There are many opportunities to become a confident individual equipped with all the Within my role, I represent the student body at governor meetings and present student views to staff. greater part of the student voice by joining the tools needed for your next step. We have weekly Students’ Union meetings in which we Students’ Union Executive, Student Leadership discuss any events that we are planning and any new Group or by becoming a Tutor Group ideas that people may have. Representative or Subject Ambassador. In their first year, students have the opportunity to be involved in Student Leadership and then in their second year become part of the Union. This is a brilliant way to make your own mark on the College and to meet new people in a safe and supportive environment. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Henley, and I love the independent style of study that it offers, it has given me the chance to grow as an individual and I will forever be thankful to all of the members of staff who have helped along the way!” Emily came to The Henley College from Langtree School.
HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K 4/ 5 WHERE CAN COLLEGE TAKE YOU? FREYA STUDENT PROFILE Freya, from Henley, achieved A* A B in Geography, Each year around 70% of our students continue on to higher education. Philosophy and Environmental Science A Levels. Our students recently achieved excellent results, with many going on to "I'm so pleased to have got into a great university. I have worked hard with the help of my teachers and study at highly ranked universities. am really looking forward to pursuing my interests in the future, particularly the environment, climate Some students prefer to enter employment with employers including British Airways, change and human geography. I've really enjoyed straightaway when they leave College. Formula 1, KPMG, Cisco, Channel 5, the Civil my time at The Henley College." Destinations range from full-time roles Service, Citroen, Mars UK, Microsoft, the Freya came to The Henley College from Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School and will be going to the University of spanning a wide range of industries to places NHS, National Grid, 02, Rolls Royce, Simpson Cambridge to study BSc (Hons) Geography. on in-demand training schemes with leading Associates, the police force and Volvo. organisations. After College our students have gone on to secure roles or apprenticeships UNIVERSITIES KYLE ABERYSTWYTH CITY LONDON KINGS COLLEGE QUEEN MARY STUDENT PROFILE ASTON COVENTRY LONDON LONDON BRISTOL DE MONTFORT KINGSTON READING Public Service student Kyle Bruwer achieved D*D*D* BRIGHTON DURHAM LANCASTER ROEHAMPTON in his Level 3 Extended Diploma. BANGOR EAST ANGLIA LEEDS ROYAL HOLLOWAY LEICESTER SHEFFIELD "I found it challenging at times, but very rewarding. BATH EAST LONDON I decided to join The Henley College primarily due to BATH SPA EDINBURGH LIVERPOOL SKIDMORE COLLEGE (USA) the Rugby programme, however the variety of courses BIRMINGHAM ESSEX LSE SOUTHAMPTON and the professional but relaxed environment was also BIRMINGHAM CITY EXETER MANCHESTER SURREY important when deciding. The best part of my time BOURNEMOUTH FALMOUTH MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN SUSSEX at the college was receiving my final grade! BRIGHTON GLAMORGAN MICHIGAN (USA) UNIVERSITY FOR College has prepared me for the big wide world, not BRUNEL GLASGOW THE CREATIVE MIDDLESEX everything is spoon fed to you, which will help me with BUCKS NEW GLOUCESTER ARTS (UCA) NEWCASTLE my next steps in University." CAMBRIDGE GOLDSMITHS UCL NOTTINGHAM Kyle came to The Henley College from The Embrook School CANTERBURY LONDON SWANSEA and is now heading to Reading University to study BA CHRISTCHURCH LONDON HERTFORDSHIRE METROPOLITAN SWANSEA (Hons) Law. CARDIFF HULL METROPOLITAN OXFORD CARDIFF IMPERIAL COLLEGE WARWICK METROPOLITAN OXFORD BROOKES LONDON WEST OF ENGLAND CHESTER PLYMOUTH KEELE WINCHESTER CHICHESTER PORTSMOUTH KENT YORK PRINCETON (USA) T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
TEN REASONS TO STUDY AT HENLEY [1] A BRIDGE TO YOUR FUTURE The Henley College offers you the chance to experience and benefit [3] SUCCESS The Henley College has an excellent track record of exam results, with a 97% overall A Level [5] ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY The College is located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, a small, pass rate for 2019, with 21 subjects gaining a from a more mature learning environment, friendly town with a strong community spirit 100% pass rate. We have students going on to whilst still being fully supported in all areas of and very low crime rate. Safety on campus is Russell Group Universities including a record College life. You will feel respected as a young taken very seriously with all staff and students breaking number to Oxford and Cambridge adult, develop independent learning skills and issued with lanyards and photographic ID. in 2019. We also have students going to have access to expert guidance ahead of your There is CCTV along with dedicated security, Michigan, Princeton and Skidmore move to either university or the workplace. premises and health and safety staff. The Universities in the USA. [2] College has a Designated Safeguarding Lead [4] COURSE CHOICE STUDENT SUPPORT ensuring all staff and students can work and study in a safe and secure environment. [6] The Henley College offers a The College prides itself on competitively broad range of subjects including almost 60 offering its students extensive DIVERSITY support in all areas of College A Levels and vocational courses, some of We actively promote equality, life. You will have a tutor who will monitor which are not available through local school diversity and inclusion in all areas your progress, help you to set appropriate sixth forms. We also offer industry focused of College life, providing a highly targets, track attendance and communicate vocational courses, apprenticeships and inclusive learning environment for all staff and with parents. They will also provide guidance traineeships. students. and support with university or employment applications. The College also has a dedicated Student Services team offering help with careers and higher education, transport, finance and learning support. Trained counsellors and a qualified nurse are available to those who may be finding life particularly challenging and require additional support.
HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K 6/ 7 [7] ENRICHMENT In addition to your programme of study, you will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of enrichment activities to enhance and balance your studies. These include an extensive and diverse range of sports, drama and other pastimes. [8] SPECIALIST TEACHING We have a dedicated, professional and highly skilled teaching body who strive to give every student [9] PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION [10] REPUTATION You will be joining a College with a history spanning over 400 years that has provided a a rich learning experience and help them to The College involves and communicates with high quality education to thousands of young fulfil their potential. With a wide range of parents/guardians at every stage of their son’s men and women. Students leave Henley with industry experts in their field bringing learning or daughter’s studies at Henley. Attendance, excellent results, having grown as individuals to life, it really helps students to maximise their progress, achievement and wellbeing are and ready to take the next step into higher employability skills and success in the future. closely monitored and shared. Parents have education or the workplace. access to an online portal and get regular updates to ensure they can best support their child’s learning. T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
QUALITY //CAPITAL INVESTMENT FACILITIES As a forward thinking College, coupled with substantial investment from the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) we have now opened: Digital Skills & Enterprise Hub – existing facilities at our Deanfield campus have been converted At The Henley College we are proud of the wide range of excellent to accommodate a digital skills café, including facilities available to students across the many subject areas we offer, the careers service, pop-up enterprise space and larger digital skills teaching spaces supporting and enhancing the learning experience. that have been created. • Digital Skills and • Mac Suite • Theatre and Enterprise Suite • Science Labs Performance space • Digital and Creative • Language Lab • Sports Hall Arts Hub • Engineering Hub • Sports fields and • Creative Media Studios • Photography darkroom tennis courts • Green Screen for CGI • Dance Studio • Library and • Broadcasting and • Film Theatre Learning Centres editing suite • Recording studios • Canteens As well as dedicated and within the town. The College • Kenton Theatre specially equipped learning has links with: • Town Council spaces on each campus, • Leander Club • Tesco students can benefit from our • Henley Hawks Rugby Club • Waitrose Digital & Creative Arts Hub – art buildings at position at the heart of the • River and Rowing Museum • Henley Standard our Rotherfield Campus have been modernised local community giving them • Old Fire Station Gallery • Henley Herald to complement the addition of a Mac suite, access to many additional • Regal Picturehouse Cinema • Christ Church a sculpture garden and digital arts facilities, and facilities and opportunities improved inter-connectivity between them.
HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K 8/ 9 LEADERS IN LEARNING At The Henley College we are very proud of our students and staff and celebrate the excellent results they achieve. Academic excellence underpins all of our teaching programmes and we provide a learning environment that supports our students to reach their potential, TRACEY PAGE including opportunities for virtual learning, first class specialist SENIOR TUTOR facilities and spaces where learning can flourish. "I lead and manage a team of Professional Tutors and act as a Professional Tutor to support the As leaders in learning, we recognise the students’ formal and informal learning. pastoral, social and academic development of a importance of developing well-rounded Our extensive range of A Level and group of students. I also monitor and track the individual progress of the students in my group and individuals who are ready to face the vocational subjects combine with a varied ensure that they have the support to enable them challenges of their next steps towards mix of enrichment options including sport, to maximise their potential. I encourage them to future prosperity in roles that may not even the Arts and community projects which be independent and resilient but at the same time exist now. Our motto, ‘Come questioning, create exciting opportunities for our understand that each of the students has their own specific needs. I enjoy helping the students to go seeking, grow’ is the theme that runs students to get involved and develop skills succeed and become confident, independent young through everything we do. We believe it is and interests that will help them secure adults ready for the next stage of their lives." vital for our students to be encouraged to their future. think creatively and become independent, We are immensely proud of the wealth of //TUTORIAL SYSTEM confident, questioning and innovative skills, experience and dedication we possess The College has introduced a new system learners. We provide a wide range of in the people who work at The Henley of tutorials to benefit every student. These opportunities both inside and outside College. Across all teaching and operational structured sessions in both small and large groups the classroom to nurture these important areas, highly-qualified and committed staff are designed to help students prepare for the life skills. challenges ahead. This may range from support offer an extensive range of knowledge and to navigate UCAS to community projects that We are ambitious for our students and expertise, both academic and industry- will help them build their CVs. The tutors also ourselves and, as part of this, we are based, which blend to give our students work with our students to tackle issues as they always looking for ways to improve our the very best learning experience. arise and encourage them to discuss and debate the challenges that face them. This could be offer and align what we do with the future Our aim is to help you achieve your very anything from applying for part-time work through needs of the local, national and global best and grow into a successful happy and to handling finances and dealing with difficult economy. We have close relationships with confident individual equipped with all the situations. universities, employers, industry and the tools needed for your next step. wider community who all contribute to our T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
THE BEST WAY FOR YOU TO LEARN You may already know the area of study you wish to pursue, but we can //INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS help you find the course that meets your individual learning needs and Industry placements are a valuable opportunity will allow you to flourish. At The Henley College we offer a wide range to put your learning into practice and develop technical skills relevant to your vocational course. of A Level and vocational programmes as well as apprenticeships across They will enable you to finish your programme of many different subjects. study with the skills, knowledge and expertise that employers are seeking. At school, you will have developed a good At Henley, we have relationships with a broad idea of the kind of learning that suits you best. range of employers and we’ll help you in finding the Some students thrive in a highly academic right placement. We then visit our students in the environment with an emphasis on theory and workplace to support and monitor their progress. largely exam-based assessment; others do When looking for a placement, the main thing is to much better in a more practical environment keep an open mind. You might have your heart set where the learning is more closely linked to on working for a particular company, but it’s equally industry and assessment is based more on important to land the right role that will offer the project work. best experience. We have a dedicated Industry Placements Officer If you are expecting to do well in your GCSE who is available to give advice and guidance to examinations and know that you want to students following this route. progress to degree level study at 18, then A Levels may suit you. If you prefer to learn through practical project GET THE DETAILS work, you may want to consider a vocational Find out more about all of your study options research on a topic of your choice. It develops at The Henley College, please visit qualification at Level 3. A full Extended a range of transferable skills including planning, www.henleycol.ac.uk Diploma, taken over two years, is the equivalent analysis and evaluation. of 3 A Levels. These qualifications can provide an alternative route to university. If you feel ready to enter the world of work and would like to earn whilst you learn, then Alongside either A Level or vocational an apprenticeship route is worth considering. programmes, you can choose to undertake the Extended Project, a distinctive and highly regarded qualification involving detailed
HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K 10 / 11 CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE //A LEVELS //VOCATIONAL COURSES //APPRENTICESHIPS A Levels are academic two year courses with Vocational courses generally involve fewer, Apprenticeships cover Levels 2-7 (GCSE a high level of theoretical content. They are if any, exams, however there may be an to postgraduate degree standard) and are usually assessed by examinations at the end element of external assessment. They focus achieved alongside full-time employment. of the course – either written, or possibly on coursework, and give a balance of practical They are usually portfolio-based and are a supervised practical exam, for example in work and theory. Level 1 and Level 2 courses very practical in nature. Typically students Art. A Levels have a renowned international take one year and you can usually progress study one day in college (this could involve reputation and are still the primary route for from these on to the next level. At Level 3 computer-based virtual learning) gaining most traditional university applicants. they are equivalent to AS and A Levels and relevant technical and functional skills, while prepare you for a range of options. Many of the remainder of the learning is acquired our vocational students go on to prestigious through work. universities, while others enter the world of work and then do further study for degree or higher level apprenticeships. ELIAS STUDENT PROFILE Elias achieved A*A*A*A in Maths, Economics, Physics KATIE and Further Maths A Levels STUDENT PROFILE "I was pretty nervous before my results and didn’t "Since starting my apprenticeship in October 2015, expect all A grades and above. It’s been an amazing ALEXANDRA I could not have imagined all of the personal and experience and I’d like to thank members of staff STUDENT PROFILE professional growth that I have experienced. including my Economics teacher Paul Morse, Physics I have turned my weaknesses into strengths teacher Kevin Jones and Sarah Price who is just BTEC Level 3 Engineering student Alexandra is winner which subsequently has enabled my confidence generally such a nice person and helped me an awful of 'Young Female Engineer of the Future 2019' at the to shine through. lot when I first came to The Henley College. Also, Oxfordshire High Sheriff Engineering Awards. I am very grateful for everyone’s support and I would a massive thanks to Dr Joanna Atkinson, who advised Engineering teacher, Adam Kirkwood, who nominated like to say a huge thank you to my employers and The me on UCAS and Oxbridge." Alexandra said: "Alexandra joined us in September 2017 Henley College for giving me this opportunity, as well Elias came to The Henley College from St Birinus School in with an evident passion for engineering. She enrolled as my family and friends who have been so supportive. Didcot. He has gained a place at the University of Oxford on the BTEC Engineering Extended Diploma at the to read Economics and Management. I believe the awards are a true reflection of how great College and, in addition, enrolled on Maths A Level. This my apprenticeship has been and for anybody thinking meant she had effectively enrolled for the equivalent about jumping onto the scheme I would say do it!" of 4 A Levels. Alex has a degree apprenticeship to look Katie is a former Oxfordshire Apprentice of the Year after forward to with Rolls Royce, she was one of just 34 joining Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) at successful candidates from 32,000 applications." the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Clinical Trial Alexandra came to The Henley College from Support Officer. Pangbourne College. T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
OUR OFFER We are proud to offer a broad and diverse choice of subjects at Henley and there are many courses available that do not require you to have previously studied the subject. These include Business, Psychology and We hope you enjoy reading more about the Economics. The College also has a range of different subject areas on offer at The Henley STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and College in the coming pages. You will be able Mathematics) options available including to discover what they may offer you in terms Forensic Science, and Criminal Investigation, of learning experience, qualification and future Applied Science, Further Mathematics and opportunities. For full details of all our courses, Computer Science. With almost 60 high- information about life at The Henley College, //THE EXTENDED PROJECT achieving A Level and vocational courses, and to apply online, please visit our website: The Extended Project is a distinctive and highly apprenticeships and traineeships to choose www.henleycol.ac.uk regarded qualification, designed to develop a range from, you will be able to find a study path to of transferable skills such as planning, research, suit your own strengths and interests. analysis and evaluation. Your chosen topic may well reflect an area of HOW TO APPLY personal interest, a subject you would like to research and learn more about, or the course To apply for any of our courses please visit our you plan to apply for at university. website where you will be able to complete an For those wishing to continue on to higher online application form. You will also be able to education, the Extended Project will provide access further information on all of our courses, a strong platform to support future learning. detailed entry requirements and fees and costs. It also offers the opportunity to differentiate yourself from other students and to demonstrate Please note: No tuition fees are payable if you motivation for the degree course you have chosen are aged between 16 and 18 at the start of your to apply for. course and are a UK/EU national, been ordinarily Leading universities are highly appreciative of resident in the EEA for the past three years, have the Extended Project and encourage students to recently settled status, hold a full British Citizen take it, with some of them even lowering entry passport, or have the right of abode in the UK. requirements for those predicted A/A* in their Further details online. Extended Project. Our Admissions Team can be contacted at admissions@henleycol.ac.uk GET THE DETAILS To find out more about all of your study options at The Henley College, please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk
HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K 12 / 13 COURSES A LEVELS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: BUSINESS CHEMISTRY ENGLISH LITERATURE ENGLISH LITERATURE GEOGRAPHY GERMAN PHYSICS POLITICS ANCIENT HISTORY EXTENDED AND LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE CLASSICAL HISTORY PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED (LEVEL 3) CIVILISATION ENVIRONMENTAL LAW RELIGIOUS CRIMINOLOGY: COMPUTER SCIENCE SCIENCE STUDIES EXTENDED ART: FINE ART/ MATHEMATICS GRAPHIC DANCE FILM STUDIES SOCIOLOGY CERTIFICATE MEDIA STUDIES (LEVEL 3) COMMUNICATION/ DRAMA AND FRENCH SPANISH ART AND DESIGN PHILOSOPHY THEATRE STUDIES FURTHER ART: TEXTILES MATHEMATICS PHOTOGRAPHY *Extended certificates ECONOMICS may be studied BIOLOGY GEOLOGY PHYSICAL alongside A Levels. ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA COURSES LEVEL 3 CREATIVE MEDIA HEALTH AND TRAVEL AND INFORMATION APPLIED SCIENCE: PRODUCTION AND SOCIAL CARE: TOURISM: AND CREATIVE Y1 NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN EXTENDED DIPLOMA EXTENDED TECHNOLOGY: FOUNDATION FILM, TV AND RADIO INFORMATION CERTIFICATE EXTENDED DIPLOMA, Y2: PRODUCTION: TECHNOLOGY: TRAVEL AND CERTIFICATE NATIONAL EXTENDED EXTENDED DIPLOMA EXTENDED DIPLOMA TOURISM: PUBLIC SERVICE / DIPLOMA ENGINEERING: PERFORMING ARTS: EXTENDED DIPLOMA SOCIAL STUDIES: ART AND DESIGN: EXTENDED DIPLOMA EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA EXTENDED DIPLOMA FORENSIC SCIENCE PUBLIC SERVICE / BUSINESS: OTHER COURSES BUSINESS: AND CRIMINAL SOCIAL STUDIES: DIPLOMA FOUNDATION: EXTENDED DIPLOMA INVESTIGATION: EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 Y1 NATIONAL ENGINEERING: CREATIVE MEDIA FOUNDATION SPORT AND DIPLOMA PATHWAYS PRODUCTION AND DIPLOMA, EXERCISE SCIENCES: HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY Y2 NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA SOCIAL CARE: IN BROADCAST EXTENDED DIPLOMA EXTENDED JOURNALISM: CERTIFICATE EXTENDED DIPLOMA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS AS / A Level Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths, plus 2 Please note: Additional entry requirements Grade 5s and 4 Grade 4s from the remaining best 6 subjects. may be applicable for specific courses. Level 3 Extended Diploma Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths, Please see our website for full details: plus 3 Grade 4s from the remaining subjects. www.henleycol.ac.uk Level 2 Diploma At least 3 Grade 3s. Pathways Programme You will be invited to attend a consultation. Apprenticeships and Traineeships You will be invited to attend an interview. Foundation Programme You will be invited to attend an interview. T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
14 / 15 [SCIENCE AND HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K MATHEMATICS You’ll have heard a lot about STEM subjects, including that they are the DID YOU KNOW... gateway to well-paid jobs in related professions and industry. If you have ● In 2019, there was a 100% pass rate for Maths. a flair for problem-solving, a hunger for facts and an eye for detail, then ● Science. research, engineering and technology you may wish to consider this study route. jobs are expected to grow at double the rate of other occupations creating 142,000 jobs between now and 2023. STEM specialists (science, technology, game design or app development, with these engineering and maths) are in huge demand future opportunities ever increasing. in the UK, and STEM qualifications are sought Scientific subjects are crucial for students who QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED after in the high skill, high wage economy. want to become doctors, dentists, or vets, ● Biology > A Level If you are interested in this area of study as well as for a broad range of professional ● Chemistry > A Level you can look forward to a rewarding career scientific roles in industry and government. in the future. ● Environmental Science > A Level The Henley College’s Science teachers are ● Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation If you haven’t decided what degree you want keen to develop your exploratory skills. By the Year 1 > National Foundation Diploma to do, then taking qualifications in Maths and time you arrive at university, you will have good Year 2 > National Extended Diploma Science will keep lots of options open. research skills as well as an ability to plan, carry ● Applied Science If you have plans to study a STEM subject at out and report on the findings of your own Year 1 > National Foundation Diploma university, then Maths A Level may be helpful. experiments. Year 2 > National Extended Diploma Maths is also an essential foundation for ● Geology > A Level exciting careers in new technology, such as ● Mathematics > A Level ● Further Mathematics > A Level ● Physics > A Level Sam achieved an A grade how high my grades and responsibility to be in Biology, Chemisty and are. I have applied to do in charge of my own ● Health and Social Care Computer Science a BSC in Biochemistry work, plus I have made > Extended Diploma Level 3 A Levels in 2019. at University of Bristol, lots of friends!" > Extended Certificate Level 2 "I’ve been supported so but I am now able to Sam came to The Henley well by Student Services go straight on to the College from Cox Green whilst at The Henley Masters programme. School in Maidenhead and will be going onto the GET THE DETAILS College. They really My teachers have all University of Bristol to For full course details and how to apply, SAM helped me during my been really supportive study a BSc (Hons) STUDENT PROFILE and engaging, I have in Biochemistry. please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk exams and although I was not confident, I am been treated like an adult pleasantly surprised at and given the freedom T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
[COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING If you enjoy logic, problem-solving, taking things apart and rebuilding DID YOU KNOW... them – either physically or virtually – then our STEM courses in Computer ● Research shows that passing a STEM subject at Science, IT and Engineering are a great foundation for a rewarding career. A Level could give you a salary advantage of 15%. ● According to research by Engineering UK, there If you’re interested in programming, databases careers to students who prefer to learn is an annual shortfall of up to 59,000 engineering or web development then you may wish to through hands-on experience. graduates and technicians to fill core engineering consider studying Computing or IT. Equally, if roles. With this in mind, our L2 and L3 Engineering you are keen on computers but haven’t had Diplomas are broad-based and give a solid a chance to programme before, our courses grounding in all types of engineering. Our QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED start with the basics and will raise your students have gone on to highly sought- ● Computer Science > A Level competency to a high standard. after apprenticeships in large companies and ● Engineering > Extended Diploma Level 3 You’ll combine theory and practice on fast- university courses to qualify in mechanical, moving and challenging courses. Whatever automotive, aeronautical, civil and electrical ● Engineering > Level 2 Diploma your level of prior experience, you’ll find a engineering. ● Information and Creative Technology range of activities to stretch, challenge and > Extended Certificate Level 2 With the future of engineering expanding innovate. Our computing students really enjoy ● Information Technology to include software engineering, robotics, AI their studies and, to push them further, A Level > Extended Diploma Level 3 (artificial intelligence), gaming, cybersecurity students are encouraged to supplement the and VR (virtual reality) the future demand for programme with the Extended Project. engineers is expanding rapidly which makes it GET THE DETAILS Engineering is increasingly seen as a desirable a very attractive career route. For full course details and how to apply, study and career option and is now a highly please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk skilled profession for people with a scientific mindset. Opportunities for skilled engineers are broader, "I created KnowitallNinja of jobs. In fact, one of text content and more plentiful and better-paid than ever for my students to help my students last year has an achievement before. If you have a scientific brain and like to them revise and prepare started his cybersecurity leaderboard – all of for BTEC Level 2 and 3 apprenticeship. The which help to encourage apply it to practical situations, our engineering Information Technology. growth of gamification in motivation and measure courses are for you. The ‘Cyber Security Unit’ education is exponential. progress." Apprenticeship degrees, combining practical has been hugely popular Students can see the ICT teacher Dan, is an as it’s not only quite difference between the official writer for Pearson paid industry-based work and study, are gaining and created the website DAN RICHARDSON niche and technical, grade potential and popularity and have opened up engineering TEACHER PROFILE there’s also a massive have access to videos, knowitallninja.com demand in the growth quizzes, presentations,
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18 / 19 [BUSINESS AND HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K ENTERPRISE Would you like to learn more about how businesses manage their DID YOU KNOW... resources efficiently and satisfy customers, suppliers, shareholders In 2019, 60% of Travel and Tourism students and employees? achieved a triple D*, the equivalent in UCAS points of 3 x A* grades at A Level. You don’t need to have studied Business the study of the tourism industry with an previously, and if you are new to the subject introduction to the world of business. You will QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED you may be surprised how much you’ve already cover topics such as finance and marketing and ● Business > A Level picked up through your everyday interactions discover how businesses are organised. – from ordering pizza over a phone app, or ● Business > Extended Diploma Level 3 A large number of our students go on to study searching for a bank account that gives the Business degrees at university and progress ● Business > Level 2 best interest rates. into jobs in the retail, finance, charity and ● Economics > A Level A vital ingredient in a market economy, you’ll manufacturing sectors. They have roles as ● Travel and Tourism > Extended Diploma Level 3 find Business a dynamic subject where theory diverse as project management, data analysis, ● Travel and Tourism > Extended Certificate can be applied to a wide range of organisations digital marketing and team leadership. ● Apprenticeship opportunities in Business with which we are all familiar. The teachers delivering Business are You’ll dig deep into business theory and use experienced subject specialists who have all case studies to develop your understanding worked in the industry and bring their vital life GET THE DETAILS of how method is put into practice by small, experience to our students. For full course details and how to apply, medium and large organisations. please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk As well as A Level Business and Economics, we offer career focused Diplomas and Certificates in Business, Travel and Tourism, combining "The Henley College could be difficult The Henley College has Hannah studied a Level was very different to to catch up. helped me to be more 3 Extended Diploma in Business and has been my previous school, The Business Studies confident in speaking accepted by the Sytner however it was my course being offered and dealing with people Group on an apprenticeship stepping stone to being was my main reason for from all walks of life scheme with BMW more confident and self- coming to Henley as and has given me the and Mini. sufficient. It showed me I knew I did not wish opportunity to mature in She came to The Henley that you had to be self- to pursue A Levels but a subject area that I will College from the Royal HANNAH motivated to achieve continue in my career." Masonic School. I wanted to continue STUDENT PROFILE the desired results as with business studies once you fell behind it after studying it at GCSE. T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
[SOCIAL SCIENCES If you’re fascinated by people and what makes them tick, if you like to help DID YOU KNOW... solve problems and understand what causes them, and are interested in In 2019, 49% Sociology students achieved learning people skills you can apply in many different ways, then studying a high grade (A* to B). social sciences could be perfect for you. QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED Social sciences are not only what you study to are in high demand as you will also have ● Applied Criminology > Extended become a social worker or a teacher, the range transferable skills in problem solving, planning Certificate Level 3 of careers you can pursue is much broader. and communicating complex technical ● Applied Psychology > Extended Social sciences cover subjects as diverse as solutions to others. Certificate Level 3 childcare, politics, psychology and sociology If you have a keen interest in the wider society ● Politics > A Level – all subjects that impact on the wider world, in which you live, a curiosity about the social ● Psychology > A Level looking at society and the relationships among and cultural forces that make us the people we ● Public Service > Diploma Level 2 individuals within it. are, and an enthusiasm for venturing beneath the surface of current affairs, then this area of ● Public Service > Extended Diploma Level 3 As a Henley social science student, you will learn the analytical and comprehension skills study may suit you very well. ● Sociology > A Level that are important throughout many industries ● Apprenticeship opportunities in Childcare and organisations. Social science qualifications GET THE DETAILS Cara McCaffrey, from During my GCSEs I was University of Surrey For full course details and how to apply, Maidenhead achieved a interested in psychology and Birmingham City please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk Triple Distinction in her and nursing, and starting University. After receiving Extended Diploma in a BTEC in a similar field offers from them all, Health & Social Care. allowed my interest to I chose the University of "After getting cold feet grow and my academic Birmingham as my firm with the A Levels I had side to grow immensely. choice and Surrey as chosen at my local sixth After finishing my first my insurance." CARA form, I applied to The year with a Distinction, Cara came to The Henley STUDENT PROFILE Henley College at the I had my eyes set on College from Newlands Girls School and will be beginning of September university and an end going on to the University 2017. I studied Health goal of becoming a of Birmingham to study and Social Care nurse. I applied to Cardiff Nursing. Extended Diploma Level University, Southampton 3 and instantly felt like University, University the course was for me. of Birmingham,
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22 / 23 [HUMANITIES HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K If you are curious about the world around you and how humans have DID YOU KNOW... made their mark on it, you may find yourself drawn to Humanities. ● In 2019, 67% of A Level Geography students Although the associated subjects are diverse and reflect the differing achieved a high grade (A* to B). interests of our students, they actually have a lot in common. They all ● 60% of the UK’s industry leaders have a Humanities degree. look at various aspects of our world and people’s roles within it. As well as being fascinating and rewarding to The information technology sector, QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED study, Humanities subjects are a fantastic way accountancy, the sciences and management ● Ancient History > A Level to prepare yourself for university and beyond, consultancies are all enthusiastic about people ● Classical Civilisation > A Level as you will learn transferable skills and acquire who have studied Humanities because they ● Geography > A Level a knowledge and outlook on the world that will know how to think coherently and excel help you in any chosen career path. in verbal and writing skills tests and logical ● History > A Level reasoning. ● Law > A Level Humanities will teach you to think clearly and rigorously and you will gain the ability to write If you are particularly interested in Philosophy, ● Philosophy > A Level lucidly and present ideas rationally. These Henley is one of the only colleges in the ● Religious Studies > A Level skills are essential in professions such as law, Thames Valley to offer a formal Philosophy advertising, politics and journalism. qualification, with many of our students GET THE DETAILS coming from a distance to study here. For full course details and how to apply, please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk Natalie Haynes, classicist, the Classics, and who has these days and these writer and broadcaster just published her new subjects are often the has shown her support novel, A Thousand Ships, first to go." for The Henley College said: "When the college Natalie Haynes visited The by becoming patron asked me if I would stand Henley College in July 2019 of their Classics and up for their Classics, and and gave an enthralling Ancient History become their patron, and entertaining talk about the Trojan War focusing department. I was delighted. I think on Homer’s epic poem NATALIE HAYNES Natalie, who makes it is great that Henley, a The Iliad, intercut with PATRON regular appearances state-funded sixth form references to a myriad college, offers A Levels of other classical texts, on TV and Radio 4, in peppered with modern particular on her own in both Classics and cultural comparisons. comedy show, Natalie Ancient History. It’s not Haynes Stands Up for easy in the state-sector T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
[MEDIA Media permeates every area of our lives, from the content we consume DID YOU KNOW... and create on our mobile phones, through to television, cinema and the ● In 2019, 49% Creative Media students achieved visual images that surround us. a Distinction, the highest possible grade. ● In Photography A Level over 30% of students It is also a major employer in the UK, with a TV and is interested in its production, loves achieved A*- A grade. 70% of students achieved myriad of jobs in everything from TV, video the style and technical skill of cinema and A*- B. and film production, through to journalism photography or who wants to tell stories with and visual marketing. The media business words and pictures, this could be where your QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED contributes billions of pounds to the UK future lies. economy and that amount grows every year. ● Creative Media Production and Your ambition may be to join the UK’s world Technology in Broadcast Journalism It is a young industry, hungry for new talent leading visual effects industry developing next > Extended Diploma and keen to harness the digital skills and generation CGI, or you may want to make the creativity of the kind of students who opt ● Creative Media Production and kind of ground breaking documentaries that Technology in TV, Radio and for this area of study. change the way people think. You could find Film Production We are looking for students who are creative, your path in front of, or behind, a camera – > Extended Diploma talented, passionate, hard-working and in conventional film, TV or photography or ● Film Studies > A Level ambitious and who can really benefit from making waves on the internet. Media is at the ● Media Studies > A Level working alongside industry professionals to very forefront of new technology, creativity ● Photography > A Level develop their skills and build their future. If and innovation; it is a constantly evolving you are the kind of person who watches the world and a very exciting one. GET THE DETAILS "I chose The Henley and you can tailor it to about what I had been For full course details and how to apply, College because I whatever you want to doing during the day please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk wanted a change from do whether it is editing, and I would find myself school and so I could filming, specialising in researching more in be independent with sound and so much my own time. I’ve never my studies. I wanted to more. There was never been as motivated and study Creative Media a day that I wouldn’t inspired to succeed. Production because my want to go into college I am now going to be GRACE strengths and passions because every lesson studying Film Production EXTENDED DIPLOMA at school were in Drama, was so engaging and at the University of IN CREATIVE MEDIA English and Computer there would always Gloucestershire." Science. be something to look Grace came to The Henley The Creative Media forward to. I would go College from Wycombe home feeling inspired High School. course is so unique
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[PERFORMING ARTS Dancing, singing or performing your way to an A Level or Level 3 Diploma DID YOU KNOW... needn’t be an unfulfilled dream if you join us at Henley – it could be the In 2019, 80% of A Level Dance students achieved a gateway to a rewarding career in the performing arts. high grade (A* to B) Our performing arts teachers all have previous Of course, talent alone will not build your QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED experience, as professional dancers, musicians future career. At Henley you will learn team and actors, and they are all committed to building skills, improve your communication ● Dance > A Level bringing out the best in new young talent. and learn excellent time management – ● Drama and Theatre Studies > A Level Your particular strengths will be identified and all crucial to making you employable in ● Performing Arts > Extended Diploma Level 3 nurtured and you will become well-rounded a notoriously tough industry. and see clear development in your chosen You will be inspired, but also instilled with a GET THE DETAILS field. Immersing yourself in your subject high level of discipline and commitment. Our For full course details and how to apply, through workshops with leading professionals, students are amazed at what they can achieve please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk individual and group lessons and by taking with the right tools and the right setting. part in a multitude of college productions and Graduates in performing arts from Henley showcase performances, you will be helped are creative and confident and have an and encouraged to take your skills to the appreciation and understanding of culture. next level. Many go on to further study at leading drama schools, conservatoires and universities. "I came to The Henley be released on late College wanting to be September and we're a screen actor. I was going to university surrounded by many together. I want to focus talented people in on becoming a talented different arts, my music musician, wherever my developed alongside music takes me." my acting, as well as Oscar came to The Henley ÓSCAR my passion for playing College from Burnham Park STUDENT PROFILE guitar and song writing. Academy. He completed a I've made some good Performing Arts Extended Diploma and will be going friends that I'm currently on to study at the Academy collaborating with on of Contemporary Music. an album which will
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28 / 29 [ART HEN L EYCOL.AC.U K Our art, textiles and design courses are the perfect foundation for DID YOU KNOW... a broad range of future opportunities, with many students progressing In 2019, 78% of Textiles students gained to prestigious and highly sought-after universities and art colleges. a high grade (A* to B). If you have a passion for exploring new art mediums and developing your artistic skills and individual style then Henley will encourage your creativity QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED and expression, while instilling a positive work ethic to see you through ● Art (Fine Art / Graphic Communication / Art and Design) > A Level A Levels, diplomas and beyond. ● Art Textiles > A Level At Henley, you’ll be taught by experienced are in great demand with some of the biggest ● Art and Design > Extended Diploma teachers who take an imaginative and professional opportunities available here in adventurous approach to developing your the Thames Valley. Students can progress GET THE DETAILS skills. Our art and textiles departments are to fashion design, fine art, graphics, fashion vibrant, fulfilling and highly productive places marketing, costume design, textiles and textile For full course details and how to apply, please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk to learn. The facilities have been newly design. Many continue to study Art Foundation refurbished and modernised with a sculpture and we have a good record of students being garden and digital arts facilities, complemented offered places at Central Saint Martins. Our by the recent addition of a new MAC suite. This students have also gone on to work in many has created a bespoke digital and creative arts diverse and exciting areas including teaching, hub for our students to progress their skills. architecture, interior design, accessory design, There are many possible career paths for costume interpretation and commercial art. those with an Art qualification. Creative skills "I have a lot of good often learn something degree in Costume Sam studied A Levels in memories of the entirely new. Some skills Interpretation. I am now Geology, Textiles, History and Geography at The fantastic tutors I had I have expanded and working as a freelancer Henley College. whilst at Henley, which with others it was a with a company that really made it a great chance to do something makes costumes for experience for me, also completely different various theatre, film and the workshops and - like screen painting TV shows like Doctor trips organised for our or batik. I have since Who and Joseph and SAM Textiles class. I always graduated from UAL the Technicoloured STUDENT ALUMNI looked forward to our Wimbledon with a First Dreamcoat." PROFILE lessons where we would Class Honours T HE HE N LE YCOLLEGE @HE N LE YCOL T HEHENLEYCO LLEGE
[LANGUAGES Immersing yourself in the richness of language, culture and DID YOU KNOW... communication, you may not even be aware you’re actually developing German has had a 100% pass rate since 2003. key skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. The Henley College will be one of the few sixth forms offering A Level German and students These skills can take you a long way. In A Level English Literature, you’ll search coming here can study any combination of the three MFL subjects on offer. Communication is at the heart of modern life, beyond the characters and plot of books and and to understand the nuances of language think critically about how the author made is a key that can unlock doors in life, business, their choices, as well as the social context of QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED travel or on any career path. the work. Studying Shakespeare can be as ● English Language > A Level Our students enjoy challenging reading and much about Tudor politics and lifestyles as it is ● English Language and Literature > A Level like to discuss and debate ideas expressed about the Bard himself. ● English Literature > A Level in language, whether written or spoken. Our Students of French, German or Spanish will be teachers are passionate about what they teach taught by native speakers and have the chance ● French > A Level and want you to enjoy your experience here to travel and may participate in exchanges. ● German > A Level and to succeed. The foreign language skills you gain will be in ● Spanish > A Level A Level courses in English Language are demand by future employers, as well as equip nothing like GCSEs. You will actively engage you for future study of the subjects GET THE DETAILS with everyday language and understand how at university level. For full course details and how to apply, it works. You’ll find out why people speak A recently published study showed that please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk differently, how men and women use language, employees who use a foreign language in their and how to use language to be a great work earn on average eight per cent more than communicator. their colleagues. Holly studied A Level At times I felt like I really Holly came to The Henley French, Psychology and wasn’t getting anywhere College from Gillotts School and will be going onto the Extended Project. but with hard work and study BA (Hons) French "If The Henley College support you can achieve at Leeds University. hadn’t believed in me more than what you and offered me the might think. I think it’s space and support that important that you don’t they have, I wouldn’t lose faith in yourself, HOLLY have done so well, so I keep trying and you STUDENT PROFILE am very grateful. never know what you might achieve."
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