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Join us for 4
Key S t a g e
Options 2017-2018
– a student’s guide
www.nsetc.co.uk Weston College Academy
the home of the NSETC
Welcome
to the North Somerset Enterprise
Contents
Why choose NSETC? 4 Subject guide 13
and Technology College (NSETC) Your typical week
Exciting enrichment
7
8
Employability
How to join
23
24
In choosing to join us for years 10 and 11 you are starting out on
Making your subject choices 10 Getting to NSETC 25
a new stage in your education within a specialised STEM (science,
technology, engineering and maths) and business environment. Weston College Academy
the home of the NSETC 26
This is the first time that you will have been able to make any choices
about the subjects you are studying and we hope that you will be
excited by the pathways we are offering, which give you the chance
to develop so much more than just your Level 2 qualifications.
What to 2 Attend an event – come to one
do first
of our STEM taster sessions or
open evenings. You can meet our staff
and current students, ask any questions
about the process of transferring to
NSETC and get a feel for the school. Go
1 Use this booklet – take a look to www.nsetc.co.uk for further details.
3
through this guide with your
Book an information and
parents or carers and with subject
guidance meeting and take
teachers in your own school who know
a tour of our fantastic, brand new
you well. Ask yourself these questions:
facilities – if you would like to meet
• Is this something I will enjoy for with a member of staff and talk through
two years? the options and choices available please
contact us and we can arrange a time
• Is it relevant to my ideas about next
that is convenient for you and your
steps or a career/degree course?
parent or carer.
4 Additional support
• Is this something I am going to be
Keep social – the best ways to
good at?
keep up to date is to read the If you have additional learning needs we
The most successful students choose news on our website, sign-up to our can work with you to create a personalised
GCSE and BTEC courses that they enjoy newsletter, follow us on Twitter and like
pathway to make sure you are successful
and which give them the chance to us on Facebook.
excel in areas of strength.
during and beyond your time at the NSETC.
Like us and follow us...
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Why choose
NSETC? • S cientific skills to break down complex
•M
scientific systems
athematical skills for calculations and
measurements
•A
ttention to detail to follow a standard
blueprint, record data accurately and
write instructions
STEM and •T
echnical skills to troubleshoot problems,
repair machines or debug operating
business focused systems
NSETC specialises in science, technology,
engineering, maths and business subjects. •C
omputer capabilities to stay current on
This means you will be able to access specific appropriate software and equipment.
option choices which may not be available at
your current school, such as engineering or Most people who work in STEM fields use
health and social care. ‘soft’ skills as much as they use maths and
science. Some of the soft skills you will
Why STEM? develop at NSETC include your
communication and cooperation skills,
Businesses want, and need, workers who
your creative abilities, leadership and
can reason and solve problems using
organisational skills.
science, technology, engineering and maths
knowledge.
Facilities...
Employers in the region have identified a NSETC is based in the brand new Weston
skills shortage in STEM subjects and the College Academy, built in Weston-super-
broader transferable skills they need. So Mare’s Junction 21 Enterprise Area, where it
there are plenty of jobs and education is surrounded by employers who play an
progression opportunities out there... for important role in life at the school.
the right people.
NSETC is the only school in England to be
The key STEM skills we teach at NSETC located within an enterprise zone and it is
include: part of a wider development within
Weston-super-Mare which has a focus on
• Numeracy problem-solving STEM training, expertise and employment.
• Analytical skills to research a topic, The £12million Weston College Academy
develop a plan and draw conclusions includes specialist facilities dedicated to
from research
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Your
STEM subjects. It has been designed as an
innovative, work-related learning space and
includes engineering and design
More activities in your
school day typical
week
technology workshops, a large lecture We offer a large range of activities
theatre, top-of-the-range IT suites, outside of the classroom, meaning there
classrooms, seminar rooms and food really is something for everyone. Please
technology, textiles and art workshops. see page 7 for more details of our
enrichment offering.
It also features science laboratories,
including several ‘super labs’ which run the A business environment
length of the building. There is a terrace All aspects of NSETC have been designed
area where students can conduct outdoor with business in mind, from the building The NSETC works a Homework
experiments and communal spaces on each to the hours of the day, how you will little differently to typical schools; we
floor. The campus also includes a cafeteria, You will continue to have
interact with teachers and the design of aim to create an environment as close
an open-plan library, an indoor sports area homework, but there will be
your timetable. to a place of work as possible.
and a multi-use outdoor sports area. opportunities to complete some of
this within the longer school day
Aiming for top grades Working day:
More work experience with the support of our teachers.
At the core of everything we do at NSETC 8.30am-4pm, Mondays and Fridays.
and advice from industry is making sure you achieve the best Lessons – both inside and outside
experts possible grades you can. We set 8.30am-5pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays the classroom
You will have work placements during the aspirational targets and we expect you to and Thursdays. During the week you will have
course of your two GCSE years so you get give 100% to reach them. subject lessons as well as sessions
real experience of what it is like to work Tutor groups
where you can take part in STEM
in areas of industry which you are Small classes You will meet every morning for and business enrichment
interested in. The small size of our year 10 and year 11 registration with your tutor, with an activities. Sometimes these will
student year groups means you will extended period for personal, social, be led by our university and
You will also be able to speak to people receive excellent support throughout your health and citizenship education. industry partners.
who work in all sorts of roles – including time at NSETC.
people from companies like BT and the NHS Groups are vertical and this means There will also be times during
to Bam Construction and the Met Office. that you will have some year 12 and
Opportunity to the year when you will be out of
You will be able to ask real engineers, year 13 students in your tutor college for an afternoon or
scientists, mathematicians, healthcare travel abroad group who can give you support morning so that you can visit
professionals and other STEM specialists You will have the chance to develop your and advice. industrial placements, or
about their qualifications and experience cultural knowledge as part of an experience university
and you will receive mentoring from them. international exchange scheme and laboratories, for example.
through programmes such as the
Take a look at other work experience Holocaust Educational Trust’s Lessons
opportunities at www.nsetc.co.uk From Auschwitz project.
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Exciting
Enrichment Some of our enrichment
success stories...
NSETC students win Young
Enterprise Area Final
What else can I do at the NSETC? A group of NSETC students was crowned
the overall winner at the Young Enterprise
Our enrichment programme takes two forms:
West of England area final for 2016.
1. STEM and enterprise extended learning Clubs and societies – expanding subject
Young Enterprise is a programme in which Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
students create and develop their own
– allowing you to stretch your STEM and expertise. They also build experience in
business, work on producing a high-quality
leads to Buckingham
business learning and put it into practice. areas like sports, outdoor pursuits, the
product, create budgets, market their Palace visit
This could include: arts and volunteering. Club activities
business and much more. The DofE programme recognises young
include the following,
• Biology, Chemistry and Physics Olympiads people for completing a series of self-
subject to demand: The year 12 students won best company
improvement exercises including
• UK Maths Challenge programme for their business, Growtopia,
• Digital media volunteering programmes and expeditions.
after a panel of judges marked a total of
• Crest Science Award eight businesses by viewing trade stands NSETC received recognition for its work
• Chess
• Young Designer and presentations delivered by the students. running the Duke of Edinburgh Award at an
• Community action and services event at Buckingham Palace in May 2016. A
• Formula 1 in Schools Ruth Davies, Head of Key Stage 5 at NSETC
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of
and the Centre Lead for Growtopia, said: “I
• Young Engineer for Britain the DofE Award took place at Buckingham
• Fitness am honoured to have worked with such an
Palace and NSETC’s DofE Coordinator Ruth
• Young Investor Challenge inspiring bunch of young people; you
• Football Sherrard attended the celebration to collect
couldn’t ask for better representatives for
• National Stock Market Challenge a plaque for the school.
• Rugby your school.
• Young Enterprise Miss Sherrard said: “The South West group
• Netball “This group has worked tirelessly from
was lucky enough to have Prince Philip as
• National Robotics Competition. September on this project and has
• Hockey our Royal VIP. He was very interested in
reaped the reward. Young Enterprise is a
where the students had been for their
• Robot wars. great opportunity for students to
expeditions.
develop not just enterprise skills but
important life skills.” “Our celebrity was Naga Munchetty from
BBC Breakfast who talked to the group
Rob Carter, Chair of the Young Enterprise
about getting into journalism and her
West of England Board, said: “With
favourite interviewees.
standards this year higher than ever,
Growtopia deservedly finished victorious “The weather was beautiful and we
with a powerful mixture of innovation, received a plaque for the school for running
compassion, fun and great teamwork. the DofE programme.”
Really well done.”
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Making your
subject choices...
Choosing your options
CORE CURRICULIM All students will need to choose one
all students take these subjects: subject from each option block. They will
English Language be required to indicate a first and a second
reserve subject, which must differ from the
English Literature
first-choice option. We will endeavour to
Maths give you your first choice where possible.
Double Science
OPTION SET A OPTION SET C
Psychology Triple Science
Business Design and Technology: Product Design
Computing Modern Foreign Languages
Geography (please specify French or Spanish)
Food Science and Nutrition Business
OPTION SET B
OPTION SET D (This option is a double
Geography option and is equivalent to two GCSEs):
Design and Technology: Product Design
iMedia
Computing
Business BTEC
Health and Social Care
Engineering BTEC
Modern Foreign Languages
Health and Social Care BTEC
(please specify French or Spanish)
The following subjects will also be taken by all students:
Physical Education
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education
ECDL (leading international computer skills certification)
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Find out more about our
An introduction
fantastic to NSETC’s subjects…
new building
on pages 26 & 27... Business Where will this course lead me?
Throughout the course you will
develop skills in time management,
What will I study?
personal organisation and action
Business studies helps you to be aware of planning, presentational skills,
how to effectively manage others and how communication and group work,
to motivate people, as well as an cognitive skills and reflection
understanding of how to increase wealth /review skills.
while considering the impact of business
activity on the environment. This course prepares you to make
The content of this course includes starting informed decisions about further
a business, marketing, finance, people in learning and career opportunities.
business operations management and the Students will usually go on to study
wider economic context. This course is
business and/or economics at A Level.
assessed through a combination of
However, many skills learned in GCSE
coursework and exams.
Business is transferrable across many
This course enables you to:
other subjects.
• Engage in the study of business and
economics to develop as a critical and
reflective thinker
• Develop and apply your knowledge,
understanding and skills to
contemporary issues
• Appreciate the range of perspectives of
different stakeholders in relation to
business and economics.
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STUDENT
PROFILE Design and
Computer Technology
Science What will I study?
Where will this course lead me?
The UK needs young people who have
Megan Moody, 15 fresh ideas, learn from their mistakes and
This course includes modules surrounding
Option choices: re-invent. This course will allow you to
What will I study? concept models, working prototypes,
Computing, IT and Business develop your design capabilities and make
To make a computer do exactly what wearable technology, packaging,
products using the right materials.
you want it to do by recoding it is a promotional material and more.
“The teaching at NSETC has been You will complete this course with an
skill in high demand in commerce and You will develop your design and thinking
the visual arts.
better than at my former school, I’ve awareness and understanding of real-life
skills and learn the basic principles from
been taught more and pushed to design. You will be able to develop design
many design disciplines, including papers
During the course you will develop get better grades. proposals and communicate your design
and boards, timber, metal-based materials,
your understanding of computer ideas and decisions using a range of media
polymers, textile-based materials and
systems, including data, hardware, “The most memorable aspect of and techniques. You will have a broad
electronic and mechanical systems.
software and communications. This knowledge of working with a range of
joining NSETC has been meeting
course is ideal for any student who Assessment in this course is a combination materials, components and technologies.
new people and being able to
enjoys problem-solving and is of coursework and exams.
choose the courses I would enjoy You will also develop critical thinking and
considering a career where expertise
practical skills which will serve you well in
with computers and networks is and find interesting.”
the future, during A Levels, BTECs,
important.
apprenticeships or in the workplace.
Engineering
Where will this course lead me?
Computing is considered to be a
challenging subject which will prepare
you for sixth form, university and even This course is assessed through a
work. Even well-known names such as combination of coursework and exams.
Will.i.am have gone back to school to What will I study?
learn how to code. Where will this course lead me?
This course will provide you with the
underpinning knowledge of mechanical You will be well-placed to study
and electrical systems of manufacturing engineering at sixth form after
techniques and the latest technology that is completing this course, it will also help
pushing the boundaries of science. to prepare you for university and the
workplace.
You will become proficient in the use of
on
Further details engineering machinery, including milling
ch of th es e co urses
ea machines, metal lathes and hand tools. You
can be foun d at will also be exposed to industrial processes
erset.sch.uk
www.nsetc .n-som such as forging casting.
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STUDENT
PROFILE
Daniel Sturman, 15
Option choices:
Engineering, Business and IT
Former school:
Food Science
English
Worle Community School
“NSETC has helped me progress
towards my career goal of becoming Language
and Nutrition You will also begin to understand and
and Literature
an engineer – by giving me access explore a range of ingredients and
to a wide range of skilled teachers processes from different culinary
What will I study? traditions (traditional British and
and facilities which benefit the
You will learn effective and safe cooking international) to inspire new ideas or
subject I wanted to do.
skills by planning, preparing and cooking modify existing recipes.
What will I study?
“The most memorable and using a variety of food commodities,
English Language will allow you to This course is assessed through one written
cooking techniques and equipment.
enjoyable aspect of the course so demonstrate the use of English in real exam paper on food preparation and
far has been able to create and life, investigate how language is used You will develop knowledge of the nutrition, which is worth 50% of your
manage a game in engineering.” and draw upon your own experiences. functional properties, chemical processes grade, and two coursework projects.
and nutritional value of food and drinks
English Literature offers you the chance Where will this course lead me?
and begin to understand the relationship
to study classic literature and some
between diet, nutrition and health, Food preparation and nutrition will equip
contemporary novels too.
including physiological and psychological you with the knowledge, understanding
effects of poor diet and health. and skills required to cook and apply the
Where will this course lead me?
principles of food science, nutrition and
English is invaluable for your future, no You will learn the economic, healthy eating.
matter what you are aiming for. A good environmental, ethical and socio-cultural
command of the spoken and written influences on food availability, production You will learn how to cook and make
word will help you every day – and processes and diet and health choices. You informed decisions about a wide range of
benefit all of your other subjects, too. will be able to demonstrate knowledge and further learning such as A Level, BTECs and
Whatever you end up doing, English is a understanding of functional and nutritional apprenticeships in the food and hospitality
must-have subject for college, university, properties, sensory qualities and industries. You will also develop life skills
work and life. microbiological food safety considerations which will enable you to feed yourself in
when preparing, processing, storing, an affordable and healthy way now and
cooking and serving food. later in life.
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Geography Health and STUDENT
You will develop a knowledge and
Social Care PROFILE
What will I study? understanding of current events from
What will I study?
the local area to a global scale.
You will study ‘Living with the Physical If you are interested in embarking in a
Geography also helps you to gain a
Environment’, exploring natural hazards career where you work with people
such as earthquakes, climate change and
range of useful skills such as map
from all backgrounds to improve and Eleanor Parkes, 15
reading, data collection, ICT and problem support their health and wellbeing
extreme UK weather, ecosystems, Option choices:
solving. Studying this course will mean such as a nurse, midwife, social worker,
tropical rainforests and hot deserts. You Health and Social Care,
you are well placed to study Geography teacher, nursery nurse, ambulance
will also study ‘Challenges in the Human
at college or even at university. driver, paramedic, dietician, public Business and Art.
Environment’ where you will examine
health advisor, going into the forces or
population and concepts such as “I wasn’t doing well at my old
police, then this course is for you.
sustainable urban living, development
school and thought smaller classes
Maths
and economic futures in the UK, and the The course will cover a range of care
challenge of resource management with needs, the services which are would benefit me, so I chose to
provided to meet these needs, and come to NSETC.
a particular focus on either food, water
the different job roles and skills of
or energy.
people providing health, social care
“The teachers here have more time,
What will I study? and early years services. The course
As part of the final assessment, you will because there are less students in
covers care for all ages, so you will
complete an issue evaluation which will The Maths syllabus is designed to learn to deal with children, vulnerable each class. I have been pushed to
look at how human and physical develop skills in a range of areas of the adults, adults with illnesses and
geography interact and will involve
succeed and I enjoy my school life
subject: number and algebra, geometry disabilities and older people.
problem solving and decision making. more. My grades have improved
and measures, statistics, probability
You will be assessed through one piece greatly since joining NSETC and
and functional mathematics. You will of internally assessed controlled
There will be at least two fieldwork
learn to investigate mathematical ideas assessment, worth 60% of the course, meeting new people has been one
enquiries – one human geography and
one physical geography. This will give
and test your own hypotheses, to and one externally assessed exam, of the most enjoyable aspects of
approach problems with precision and worth 40% of the course. being here.”
you the opportunity to put theory into
creativity and to communicate them in
practice and so further develop your Students will have the opportunity to
ways that are effective and appropriate.
understanding. take part in First Aid enrichment which
This course is assessed through exams. helps to develop vital lifesaving skills
Where will this course lead me? such as CPR, bandaging, treating burns
Where will this course lead me? and more. Students are also
Geography helps you to make sense of encouraged to consider a health and
Not only is Maths important in most
our world by examining different social care related work placement.
aspects of everyday life but a good
environments and issues. It is a
GCSE grade in Maths opens many Where will this course lead me?
dynamic, relevant subject that is
doors to studying and to the world of
constantly adapting to change. This course is a good stepping stone
work, with most employers looking for
Geography gives you the opportunity towards numerous A Levels and
good Maths qualifications. An A*, A or Level 3 qualifications. Many students
to investigate natural processes, the
B grade in this subject will allow you to choose to study BTEC Level 3 Health
impact they have on people and
go on to study AS Level and A Level and Social Care and quite often take
attempts to manage this.
Maths, should you want to. this alongside an A Level subject
such as Biology.
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Psychology PROFILE
What will I study? Where will this course lead me?
In this subject you will study criminal Psychology is extremely useful for many
behaviour, development, psychological careers as it is essentially the study of
Connor Pettett, 15
problems and research methods. people and in every career we will come
Following this, you could potentially study across other people. Quite a lot of “There is a large range of jobs
social influence, memory, sleep and professions have adopted certain aspects
available to go into with the
dreaming, and research methods. of psychology e.g. sports psychology,
business or organisational psychology. It subjects I chose at NSETC. I chose to
There is something for everybody in is very relevant to those seeking a career come here so I would have better
psychology but you have to be interested in in the caring professions such as opportunities after school.
people and be able to write essays and
Triple
teaching, nursing and policing.
carry out practical work and statistics. “The teaching and facilities here are
Remember it is a science and is a very Those who excel at this subject could
very good, the teachers interact
Science
rigorous subject. Think of choosing this pursue this at college, university and to
subject if you are interested in people, like post-graduate level and look forward to
with students to make it more
a good discussion and think like a scientist. careers as clinical or educational enjoyable.
psychologists or become research
The course is assessed via two exams at scientists in psychology. “Studying science at NSETC is
the end of year 11. informative and enjoyable.” What will I study?
You will study Biology, Chemistry and
Physics during this course. It will follow a
similar structure to Double Science,
Double Science
however instead of a mixed Biology,
Physics and Chemistry grade for each of
the two GCSEs, you’ll receive a GCSE grade
in Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Where will this course lead me?
What will I study? The first two thirds of the course are
Science is an essential requirement for a
You will follow Core Science in year 10 identical to the core and additional
wide range of careers ranging from
followed by Additional Science in year 11. science course. To gain the third GCSE you
medicine, medical services including
This will lead to two complete GCSEs. The will need to complete three extra exams
physiotherapy, dentistry, forensics and
course has a solid foundation of key and a third piece of controlled assessment.
sports science.
scientific theory and practice with an
Where will this course lead me?
emphasis on up to date social, ethical and Science qualifications are also highly
technological issues. valued in health and beauty careers, as If you are considering taking any science
well as engineering, catering, motor subject at A Level then you should take
vehicle, plumbing and electrical services. Triple Science because it gives you better
preparation for studying single sciences at
on advanced level.
Further details
th es e co urses
each of
can be found at
k
www.nsetc .co.u
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uages Employability
How we help you to become job-ready
(French or Spanish)
Employability has a huge part to
What will I study? Where will this course lead me? play in the curriculum at NSETC.
Using languages at work doesn’t mean Real-work projects and work experience
You will be able to listen, speak and
being just a teacher, translator or placements provide students with
read in French or Spanish by the end of
interpreter. Although these jobs make opportunities to engage with business
this course. There will be a focus on
business and technical language as well for an extremely interesting career, it beyond the classroom.
as conversational and cultural language. can mean working in one of many
industries, in which languages,
Language students will be expected to combined with expertise in another
immerse themselves in the culture and
country of their target language and to
field, can really help students to Year 10 Work Experience
progress.
actively access news and current affairs. Students in year 10 have two blocks
Learning a language means you could of one-week placements. The first
go on to become a travel agent, foreign placement focuses on students
ambassador, journalist, editor, brand
gaining confidence and awareness
manager, advertising executive,
on of the skills needed within the
Further details business owner, trader, hotel manager,
th es e co urses workplace.
each of translator for UK and European
can be found at businesses, lawyer or many other Each student has a one-to-one interview
k
www.nsetc .co.u professions. with NSETC’s work experience adviser and is
given support finding a placement relevant
to their ambitions and curriculum choices.
The second placement is focused on
specific career options and students often
secure high-quality placements with
prestigious companies.
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NSETC
do I join?
Getting to NSETC First Bus and Crosville operate a wide range
NSETC of network services throughout North
Somerset, Somerset, Gloucester, Wiltshire
Weston College Academy
and within the Bristol area. Additional bus
If you decide you would like to join you day before you start in September. Beaufighter Road
times and other service information can
NSETC then you need to talk to your This will give you the opportunity to meet Weston-super-Mare
also be obtained from Travel Line on
BS24 8EE
parents or carer and ask them to fill other students and begin to make new 0871 2002233 or via www.travellinesw.com
out an application form. friends. You will also be able to meet your By road or www.travelwest.info
tutor and some of your teachers so you
NSETC is less than a five minute drive from There is a 16-18 bursary available to
The form can be found online by visiting know what to expect. Junction 21 of the M5 and a short drive support students with the cost of a bus
www.nsetc.n-somerset.sch.uk/ks4apply
from Weston-super-Mare town centre. pass (criteria applies). Please visit our
When you start in September we will take
You will also need to fill in the KS4 some time out of normal lessons to do Car parking and drop-off points are website for more details.
options form which can be found on the some induction activities so we can make available on site. By rail
same web page. sure you are happy and settled before you
By bus Weston-super-Mare is on the main line from
get started on your GCSEs.
Please ensure both these forms are filled NSETC has been working very closely with Bristol to Exeter. This line includes the
out and returned by 31st October 2017 First Bus and Crosville to provide the following stations: Backwell, Bath, Bridgwater,
(although some applications may be flexibility for students to come and go to suit Bristol, Highbridge, Nailsea, Taunton, Yatton.
considered after the closing date). their study needs. There will be two bus NSETC is just 15 minutes’ walk from Weston
services which travel to the new campus – Milton Railway Station. For timetables and
If you are successful you will be invited in Service A2 and Service 126 – with two buses costs, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
to a taster session and getting-to-know per hour. These services link NSETC with the
town centre, as well as destinations towards By bike
Bristol Airport and Wells. NSETC is keen to promote students using
their bikes. There are many benefits to
Please visit www.firstgroup.com
commuting by bike, including:
for up-to-date timetables.
• Saving money on petrol
Bus passes
We offer our full-time students a substantial • Keeping fit, healthy and in shape
discount on bus travel. The £70 per term
• No queuing
pass can be used on local First Bus and
Crosville routes anytime Monday to Friday •R
educing carbon emissions, which is
during term-time. You can also use your good for the environment.
pass to travel to and from work experience
There will be cycle racks, available for
placements.
students to use. A cycle map marking routes
is available via www.betterbybike.info
24 NEED SOME HELP? T: 01934 411 611 E: nsetc.enquiries@nsetc.n-somerset.sch.uk W: www.nsetc.co.uk 25Weston College Opened in September 2016, the Weston
College Academy, the home of NSETC, is
the first school in the country to be built
The ground floor houses engineering
workshops, a large assembly hall and a
cafeteria.
Academy Home of
in an Enterprise Area.
The first floor contains IT suites,
This link with businesses and employers classrooms, food technology workshops
the NSETC benefits our students through work
placement and experience opportunities
they might not have in other schools.
and an open-plan library.
The top floor is dedicated to science, with
‘super-labs’ running the length of the
building and an outdoor science terrace.
Design and technology
Terrace for use during workspaces, including
outdoor scientific kitchens with top of
experiments. the range appliances.
‘Super-labs’, running
the whole length of
the top floor. Modern library
and IT suites.
Communal areas and Indoor and
spaces for interdependent outdoor multi-use
Canteen with indoor and study and group work. sports facilities.
outdoor seating areas.
26 27To find out more about NSETC or for
further information about our open
evenings and events:
Call: 01934 411 611
Email: nsetc.enquiries@nsetc.n-somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.nsetc.co.uk
Stay connected
www.facebook.com/nsetcollege @NSETCollege
Inspirational
Futures
Trust Weston College Academy
the home of the NSETC
NSETC, Weston College Academy, Beaufighter Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EE.
T: 01934 411 611 E: nsetc.enquiries@nsetc.n-somerset.sch.uk
www.nsetc.co.uk
The information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication. North Somerset
Enterprise and Technology College reserves the right to amend any details herein.
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