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Prospectus 2020 - 2021
fe awards
2019
Winner
Sixth form college of the year
AN IDEAL
AN OPEN EVENT IS
TO EXPLORE
OPPORTUNITY
C HA S TO
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WHAT HN
W E HO ST A RANGE
OFFER.
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OF EVENTS DURI
W IN DO W
OPEN
APPLICATIO N
AND WE RE CO M M EN D Welcome range of courses and we will the competitive edge. Our
YO U JO IN US TO SEE help you to find the perfect focus is on ensuring that you
THAT
HAT YOU
FOR YOURSELF W I am delighted to welcome combination of these for you, are prepared for the future.
EVENTS
CAN EX PE CT you to Huddersfield New
Applications for a place at to enable you to be successful. Our prospectus shares more
College and I would like to about the journeys of some
HNC close on Friday 14th
thank you for your interest Our students are successful. of our most recent graduates.
February 2020. Demand for
in joining our Outstanding
Tuesday 21 st
places is high with around We are one of the best You may have heard, from
Thursday January 2020
Bookable Subject
four applications for every
place.
College. I hope that this
prospectus provides you
Sixth Form Colleges in the
country for the grades our
your friends or family, about
life at HNC, but we would very
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24th October Workshops and Tasters
Not visited us yet or want We therefore recommend
with an insight into the
exciting experience that
young people achieve and
the progress they make.
much encourage you to come
along to an Open Event to
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5:30pm - 8:30pm a chance to gain more that you apply as soon as
you can expect here as a We are very proud of the discover for yourself why so
(last entry 8:00pm) student. achievements of our students. many students choose HNC!
information about a subject? possible - if you don’t get
Principal’s Talks: 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm Join our bookable tasters! your application in before
Each year around 1200 young Leaving with the best possible
this date, it becomes a late
Saturday
people graduate from HNC, grades will only be part of
Visit our website for full details application and you will be
moving on to some exciting your HNC story. Alongside Angela Williams OBE
and to book (Bookings open late placed on a waiting list and
23rd November November 2019) and unique destinations. your studies you will be Principal
we cannot guarantee you
As a dedicated Sixth Form able to enjoy enrichment
will be offered an interview.
College we offer a fantastic opportunities that give you
10:00am - 1:00pm You can also join our Aspire
taster session
(last entry at 12:30pm)
Principal’s Talks: 10:15am, 11:00am, 11:45am
Booking is not required for either of these events
CONTENTS
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T RO P H Y
We are really proud of Equality and Diversity Examiner Awards Ofsted
our awards. Our trophy UK Organisation of the Year Community Contribution Ofsted outstanding in all areas
8 Your Award Winning College cabinet includes: for Equality and Diversity for Award - HNC Sports including ‘Quality of teaching,
three years running Ambassadors were recognised learning and assessment’
12 Your HNC Journey for their contribution to the
community
CABINET
14 Your Aspire Programme
16 Results Day 2019
4 5
22- Our Courses
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30 Your Enrichment
BTEC Awards 19 Educate North Awards SFCA
34- Your Support
Bronze Award in the BTEC Our Principal was named Our Additional Learning and
45 College of the Year 2019 UK Leader of the Year in the Specialist Support (ALSS)
Educate North Awards 2019 team was shortlisted for the
48 Getting to Your HNC title of SFCA Student Support
Team of the Year
52 Our HNC Journey
56 Our Entry Requirements
TES Sixth Form
58 HNC Alumni College of the Year
The national Sixth Form
College of the Year 2019
fe awards
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YOU A R E H N C
“There are so many unique course options
available at HNC. Being able to choose
6 such a great package of qualifications You are not just a student. You are the heart of 7
has ensured I can achieve my ambition to
our College. You are future doctors, lawyers,
study Law at university. There is a really
USMAN IQBAL
fantastic atmosphere at HNC, I would artists, athletes, westend stars, engineers and
MOHAMMED
really recommend it! I have enjoyed some
inspiring experiences, including taking part
teachers.
in a mock Bar Trial at Leeds Crown Court.”
School: Westborough High School
You are not an island. You are part of
OUR
Studied: A Level Sociology, BTEC Business COME AND MEET something far, far bigger.
NITY AT
and BTEC Law COLLEGE COMMU
EVENTS. Huddersfield New College.
Destination: University of Huddersfield to
ONE OF OUR OPEN
ETAILS Purple and Green but supporting every colour
SEE PAGE 2 FOR D
study Law
in the rainbow.
Together we thrive.
AWA R D W I NNI NG
BTEC expertise
FEW
HERE WE SHARE A
Our BTEC students not only
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E
REASONS WHY TH
secured a 100% pass rate but
AMED 95% were at D*/D level! 8 out
JUDGING PANEL N of 10 progressed to university
E UK
HNC AS NO.1 IN TH - 31% above the national
In 2019 we were incredibly
average
proud to be named as the
TES Sixth Form College of
COLLEGE the Year 2019!
Outstanding results Special partnerships
Our students achieve fe awards We share our excellence
consistently high results. Our 2019 with others as the Number “I joined HNC on a Level 1 programme and moved
8 Class of 2019 secured a 100% 9
1 Organisation in the UK through Level 2, to Level 3, securing Distinction*
pass rate and a 68% high for Equality and Diversity. grades in my Business Extended Diploma. This
grade rate (A*-B or equivalent) For example, the College has enabled me to pursue my dream of studying
whilst our Class of 2018 Winner partnered with Huddersfield Politics at University. Without HNC and the
Sixth form college of the year
BARNETT
secured a 100% pass rate and Town Athletic Football Club support I received, achieving this dream would
a 66% high grade rate (A*-B or to help the Club develop not have been possible. HNC really pushes you to
equivalent). We are in the top its Equality and Diversity achieve your ambitions.”
I S A AC
10% of Colleges in the country practices, as it moved up into
for the progress our students the Premier League School: Holmfirth High School
Exceptional extra-curricular experiences
make. We are one of the top 3 Studied: BTEC Business
Judges recognised the difference we make to students
Colleges in the country for our Destination: University of York to study Politics
as individuals and the experiences we provide for
Maths and English GCSE resit
them that supports them in the future. For example,
results
our students in Sport, Travel and IT were all given the
opportunity to pursue a work experience placement in
Sweden, Poland or Dublin
to get involved at HNC. You can many incredible experiences at
become a sports leader, learn HNC, including taking part in a
to write for TV or the cinema, youth in democracy event where
or practise yoga. Personally, I was given the chance to really
I decided to sign up for an have my opinions heard about
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extra qualification in Events the current political climate. I
Management, my gold Duke of was given the opportunity to
H E A D S T U DE N T S
Our Head Student Edinburgh award, and of course visit Durham University as part
Programme is a great I applied successfully to become of the Aspire programme, where
example of the leadership a Head Student! I wish you good we had a tour of the University
luck with your GCSEs. and of St Chad’s College. My
opportunities on offer
advice for you as you move into
at HNC. Here our Head
CHARLOTTE Year 11 is to really focus on your
Students Zoe and Charlotte
Hello! My name is Charlotte GCSEs, so that you achieve the
welcome you, and provide
and I am the Head Student grades that will open doors in
you with an insight into why
they chose HNC.
(Curriculum). I have had so the future, including the doors Huddersfield New College offers you an
here at HNC.
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enriched learning experience. 11
W E LC O M E
ZOE
Welcome to Huddersfield New Being a Head Student is just one way to
College! My name is Zoe, and I
am the Head Student (Pastoral)
enrich your time here at HNC.
here at HNC. A few years ago I See page 30 to discover more about our outstanding
was in your position and getting
enrichment opportunities.
C H A R LOT T E
ready to think about my next
steps. I would encourage you
to ask as many questions as
possible, as this will really give
you a feel for if the College
is right for you. I chose HNC
because College life isn’t just
about your courses and there are
ZO E
lots of amazing opportunities
STEP 7:
HNC JOURNEY
STEP 1: WELCOME
NOW GOOD TO KNOW Once you receive your
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Explore your options GCSE results you will
We really recommend that
Interview nerves?
We understand that
STEP 6: attend your enrolment
appointment and get
you research your courses
in full, and speak to your STEP 2: interviews may seem WELCOME MORNING ready for your formal start
daunting, but our process 2nd July 2020
careers advisors and our staff
at Open Events to make sure
JOIN AN is designed to help you to If you accept your place, you will be invited to a
at HNC.
these choices support your OPEN make sure your courses special Welcome Event which will help you further
familiarise yourself with HNC.
future ambitions. You’ll need
to make sure your predicted
EVENT match your ambitions! Our
website www.huddnewcoll.
It is not a requirement to Attending an event will
ac.uk has some handy hints
grades meet the entry criteria attend an Open Event, really enhance your
and tips about what to
for each course and your but it is something we application and help you
expect. You can sign up to
attendance, punctuality, highly recommend. Page explore the courses on
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behaviour and attitude to 2 of this booklet datails offer in greater detail.
study meet expectations. the dates for our events.
STEP 3: STEP 5:
WHAT DOES YOUR APPLY TO SAY YES
KE? THIS
JOURNEY LOOK LI
HANDY TIMELINE
SHOWS YOUR HNC STEP 4:
Say yes to Your HNC
If you have a successful
final exams. Once you have
this offer, you should accept
FORE YOU
THE KEY STEPS BE
14th October 2019 - school outside of area, you interview you will receive an your place online. You must
JOIN US IN 2020! 14th February 2020 will apply via our website INTERVIEWS offer which is conditional on do this by Friday 17th April
The vast majority of www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk. January 2020 - March 2020 achieving grades that meet 2020 in order to secure your
schools in Kirklees use a It is vital to do this by If you attend a partner school this will take our entry criteria in your place at HNC.
central online application the closing date to be place at school. If not, you will be invited to
system. If your school guaranteed an interview. an evening interview at College.
doesn’t, or you are at a
experience university, and
P RO G R A M M E
“I am a current Aspire student, and have really benefitted
gain the competitive edge on from the range of experiences on offer, including visits
your peers to leading universities. Studying an EPQ has been
absolutely brilliant, and as part of this I visited the
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- Bespoke Oxbridge and research libraries at Leeds University to develop the
Russell Group support. We higher level research skills needed. I was also inspired and
Our Aspire programme provide end to end university motivated about my chosen topic! It has been a brilliant
is a unique package of support, including for experience, and has given me the confidence to apply for
support and experiences challenging and competitive the top universities in Year 13.”
that enhance applications courses, such as Medicine and
ASPIRE to the most competitive Dentistry - Gabriel Turner
universities. Aspire is Aspire Student
about ensuring you realise - Unique visits, including to
your ambitions. If you are universities and to facilities
on track to achieve a high such as university libraries to
number of grade 7, 8, or 9s enhance research skills
GOOD TO KNOW
14 at GCSE, you may be offered 15
a place on the programme. Extended Project
In summer 2019 we opened
It includes: Qualification (EPQ)
a dedicated Lecture Theatre
All Aspire students are
which accommodates
- Lecture series with internal encouraged to undertake
our exciting programme
and external experts. This an EPQ, a highly valued
of guest lecturers. These
intellectually rigorous series qualification that enables you
will not only support your
enhances cultural awareness to aim higher and achieve your
future ambitions but will
and strengthens applications ambitions. This qualification
open up new and exciting
to universities will stretch and challenge you,
areas of interest. Places
and as a HNC student you will
on the programme are
- Summer School be invited to sessions to help
awarded automatically
opportunities. Our you to execute the research
based upon your predicted
partnerships with leading that will support you to
GCSE grade profile and
universities help you to achieve highly.
confirmed upon final
enrolment
100% 100%
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Our mini departmental
prospectuses detailing full
course information, entry
criteria and details of how
courses are assessed are
available at our Open Events.
This information is also
available on the ‘courses’
68%
section of our website
Prestigious
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16 winner of 17
the TES
Sixth Form
College of
R E S U LTS DAY
the Year
Award
2019
2019 National Centre for
Educate North Awards Diversity
Leader of the Year Organisation of the
Angela Williams, OBE Year 2019
BE BOLD MATT
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School: Shelley College
HE
Studied: A Level
W
Politics, History and
BE
English Literature
DID YOU KNOW Destination:
BE BRAVE
N N ETT
University of
HNC has outstanding Newcastle to
study History
careers support. We are
and Politics
here to help you be bold
in your ambitions for the
future and provide all the
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BE HNC “HNC has allowed me to realise my full potential and
has increased my confidence both inside and outside
of College. When I first came to HNC I wasn’t totally
confident in my ability to express my political views.
My experience here has prepared me for university,
and the diversity of political views I will explore. Here
at HNC I have been bold enough to develop my own
opinions. In my opinion, HNC is very special!”S
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APPLY NO W AT
IT'S AS EASY AS...
Attend well,
E S be punctual and
wear your membership
badge with pride
.AC.UK/APPLY
HUDDNEWCOLL
Be respectful
C
of others,
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both inside
and outside of
College
C
Succeeding at In return for you upholding
Your HNC our ABC ethics, we will
Here at HNC you are offer you an outstanding
Commit to treated as a young adult. experience, inside and
working hard,
U
Our ABC approach helps outside of the classroom, and
and to prepare you for both life a journey that ensures you
achieving and work after College, arrive at your post College
your very best instilling ethics that will destination, ready for life and
lead to success in whatever work
path you choose
SLEVEL 3
- Don’t assume you know if you know the degree you
what a course is all about! are interested in – this can
Courses like A Level Maths help to shape your course
These are A Level or A
and Philosophy, Religion choices
Level equivalent courses.
COURSES
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and Ethics are different to
For BTECs the volume
GCSE. Similarly, there are - Remember your interview
of A Level equivalent
qualifications such as A will help you to confirm that
Here at HNC you can opt for is determined by the
Level Film Studies which you you have chosen the right
a broad range of courses, qualification.
may not have experienced courses for you, and if you
building a unique study
at GCSE, but are different need to switch courses, this
programme to suit your Your study programme will
to what you may expect. will be your opportunity to
future ambitions. always add up to three A
Research your options do so
Levels, A Level equivalents
carefully, and see us for
The following pages provide or a combination of the two
further advice - Get the student view. At
a summary of the courses, – see page 24 for further
our Open Events you will be
and the levels available, and details.
- Make the right choice for able to meet students already
information to help you to
you and your future career. studying the courses you are
LEVEL 2
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plan your unique package of
It’s really important that you interested in. They can give
qualifications.
enjoy your courses - because you a peer perspective on
If you don’t meet the
all courses need you to go that what to expect to help inform
Advice for choosing extra mile to achieve higher your decision making process Our mini departmental entry criteria for a Level
your courses grades prospectuses detailing full 3 programme, a year long
Our Open Events are a great course information, entry Level 2 qualification is
way to explore your future criteria and details of how the progression route
- Don’t be afraid to look at
options. Here we share our courses are assessed are for you. We offer Level 2
university requirements now
top five tips for planning your available at our Open Events. programmes in a range of
courses: This information is also areas. We provide lots of
available on the ‘courses’ help and support during
section of our website the programme to help
www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk you plan your next steps,
including a Progression
Conference.Your Programme of
Study in 1, 2 3
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2
One of the most common A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended
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questions we are asked is Certificate
Certificate/ Extended Foundation (equivalent to
'how do I build my unique Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ 3 GCSEs)
Certificate Diploma Extended
study programme?' The Courses (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma
Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to
diversity of courses at HNC 3 A Levels)
is outstanding. The simple
Art and Design
rule is to remember that
Art and Design – 3D Design
your main study programme
must total three A Levels or Art and Design – Fine Art
A Level equivalents. So this Art and Design – Graphic Communication
might mean that you study 3 Art and Design – Photography
single A Levels, a combination Art and Design – Textile Design
of A Levels and BTECs or
DID YOU KNOW Applied Law
24 singular BTECs. Your career 25
plans and interests will
Single A Level A Levels A Levels Applied Psychology
Aspire students are given
help to determine the right or or or Applied Science
the opportunity to study a
combination for you. Biology
fourth option in the first year.
BTEC
BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level Foundation
We also offer AS Further Business
Certificate/ 3 Extended Diploma/
Mathematics, if you are Business Studies
Extended Certificate/ Extended
studying A Level Maths. This Chemistry
Remember, your study
programme should always
Certificate Diploma Diploma
does not have to form one of
Childcare and Education
your three options, and you
total three A Levels or A Computing
can continue the qualification
Level equivalents. Here at
in the second year to top it up Computer Science
HNC you can combine A = 1 of your 3 options = 2 of your 3 options = all 3 of your choices
and a full time study to a full A Level Creative Digital Media (Digital Film and
Levels and BTECs to create a
Video)
study programme tailored to programme
your ambitions 1 year
Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for
2 years)LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended
A LEVEL BTEC GCSE Extended Certificate
Certificate/ Extended Foundation (equivalent to
Certificate Extended Certificate/ Diploma/
Certificate/ Extended Foundation
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3 GCSEs)
(equivalent to Certificate Diploma Extended
Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ 3 GCSEs) Courses (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma
Certificate Diploma Extended
Courses (equivalent to 1 A (equivalent to Diploma
Level) 2 A Levels) (equivalent to
Level) 2 A Levels) 3 A Levels)
(equivalent to
3 A Levels) Mathematics - Further
Creative Digital Media (Digital Games)
Media Studies
Criminology
Music Performance
Dance
Music (Digital Production)
W AT
Drama and Theatre Studies
APPLY NO
Musical Theatre
Early Years Practitioner
Performing Arts
HUDDNEWCOLL .AC.UK/APPLY
Economics
Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
English Language and Literature
Physical Education
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English Literature
Physics
Film Studies
Politics
French
Psychology
Geography
Sociology
Health and Social Care
Spanish
History
Sport
Information Technology
Sport and Exercise Science
Information and Creative Technology
Travel and Tourism
Law
Travel, Tourism and Events Management
Mathematics
GCSE English
1 year GCSE Mathematics
Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for
2 years)
1 year
Course length 2 years (then progress onto Level 3 for
2 years)3 G P I TC H & F I E L D S S P O RT C E N T R E
& S P O RT S B A R N
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CAMPUS When you join HNC,
you join a College with
amazing facilities. We are
- Professional standard
Performing Arts Theatre
continuously investing - Exceptional IT facilities,
DINING AREA,
in our campus to ensure
it can support your
including a Media Editing
Suite, using the latest industry
MEDIA L RC & C A R E E R S
learning. Recently we
have redeveloped our
standard software
& A RT
social spaces, and opened - Outstanding, bespoke CENTRE
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a Lecture Theatre. We
encourage you to pay a visit
learning environments,
including a Photography
BOILERHOUSE 29
to see for yourself, what our Lighting Studio, modern T H E AT R E
students benefit from: Science Laboratories and
a vibrant Childcare and
MAIN BUILDING
- On site Lecture Theatre Education Suite
where you will experience an
exciting programme of guest - Dedicated social spaces
DA N C E S T U D I O
speakers including an onsite Costa Café
and a Starbucks
- State-of-the-art sports
facilities, including a Sports
& L E C T U R E T H E AT R E
Barn, Gym and a dedicated
Sports Physiotherapy
LaboratoryGET INSPIRED We offer DofE Bronze,
ENRICHMENT
We are proud to be a licensed Silver and Gold awards.
centre for the Duke of GET ACTIVE Our Open Events are a
Edinburgh’s Award. All students chance to find out more
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You can play one of the many
are encouraged to benefit from sports we offer or simply use
this fantastic experience, and our fantastic facilities to stay
we offer DofE Bronze, Silver and happy and healthy. We also
Gold awards. There are also so offer accessible sessions and
Here at HNC your
many opportunities to ensure
experience goes beyond the changing facilities
your voice is heard, developing
academic. Our outstanding
your understanding of
range of enrichment
democracy and helping to
opportunities will help
prepare for active citizenship
you to stand out from the
crowd. GET beyond college GET Adventurous, caring, sporty,
creative… however you might
VOLUNTEERING QUALIFIED describe yourself, the DofE is for
you! Award sections include: 31
30
Give back, support causes you Gain additional
believe in, and help us to help others. qualifications that ensure Volunteering
You could even lead events and you stand out from the
activities to raise money for our crowd including Microsoft Physical
GET Charity of the Year Office Professional, NCFE
GET Skills
COMPETITIVE qualifications in Cabin Crew
and Events Management, CAREER
Could you be a Student, Sport Expedition
Coaching and Leadership
or STEM Ambassador? Or
Awards or even an EPQ READY Residential (for Gold DofE
perhaps our next Head Student
or Student Governor? There GET CREATIVE Gain real life work
experience and develop
participants only)
are a wealth of opportunities Try your hand at something new
employability skills through As a licensed centre, we
for personal development that and develop your skills and can keep costs as low as
work experience and work
will empower you and help you confidence. You could write for our possible. Financial assistance
placements
to develop skills such as public student magazine the HNC Echo, may be available in certain
or showcase your talents in our circumstances.
speaking
annual HNC's Got Talent ShowEXPERIENCES
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As part of your studies you
will enjoy a range of exciting
trips and visits. Here we
showcase just a few photos
from recent trips. We host
IS
over 150 trips and visits
DISNEYLAND PAR
every year - where will your
studies take you?
IRELAND
VENICE CLIFFE HOUSE
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POLAND EMMERDALE SET 33
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KRAKOW LONDON THEATR
HARRY POTTER ST DIUM
LONDON CHRISTM
UDIOS JOHN SMITHS STA
AS SOLINA UK VISIT
MARKETSMental Health Support
You can access a wide range
of mental health support
in response to your needs.
S U P P O RT
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This includes our dedicated
Student Welfare Officer,
our Progress Tutors and our
Our support goes beyond Financial help
student led Mental Health
the academic! HNC is here Need help with the costs of
First Aid Champions who are
to help you during every College? We offer both the
trained in providing peer-to-
stage of your journey to 16-18 Bursary, including
peer support. Throughout
ensure you can enjoy an Free School Meals. Eligibility
the year we run a range
outstanding experience. is dependent upon certain
of activities and events to
Here we provide a flavour criteria, and applications for
support you and to raise Student Welfare At our Open Events we
of what you can expect this cannot be made until
awareness around key mental Our Student Welfare service host a special Information
enrolment
health issues is here to assist with any Zone which gives you the
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matter which may affect you. opportunity to meet staff 35
Time to Revise We can help with welfare who lead on our support
During the busy exam concerns, sexual health services. If you have more
season our Time to Revise advice, mental wellbeing, specialist needs, our
Time to programme offers a variety of housing, bereavement and a
Don’t forget… DID YOU KNOW Additional Learning and
Re
exams related support such wide range of other matters – Specialist Support (ALSS)
vise
as tea and chat, meditation, Our ENJOY programme Ofsted reported that “The team are here to help.
our friendly team run an open
staffed revision sessions helps you stay fit and College’s high quality More information can be
door service and are always
and access to free revision healthy, and our support promotes personal found on page 42
happy to help. The team also
resources enrichment programme development, excellent
arranges external services
provides some unique behaviour and learners’
where needed, including
experiences (see page 30) welfare exceptionally
Counselling
well. Learners develop
Our Careers staff are here into confident, articulate,
to help you to prepare for respectful young adults who
your future too (see page are very well prepared for
38) their next steps.”Your Progress Tutor is here
to support you during every
stage of your HNC journey.
P RO G R E S S
Our Progress Tutors run
T HO M
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weekly tutorials designed
to support your personal
development, both in
“I have had AS
some challenging
and out of College. In the
M
personal
final year of your studies,
ET
circumstances
this will include help with
during my time
C A LF
applications to university,
at HNC. The
apprenticeships or jobs.
support of
my Progress
They will also support you to
Tutor meant I
achieve your Estimated Final
could achieve
Grades (EFG), and provide
"I have really enjoyed my my ambitions
a point of contact between
T U TO R
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time at HNC; the Progress and succeed.
College and home. Some of
Tutors are very supportive The support is
the key ways they will support
KYLA SYKES
and friendly and it is a great amazing.”
your ambitions include:
learning environment."
- Monitoring your attendance
School: King James's School
and punctuality
Studied: A Level Fine Art,
Sociology and History School: Appleton Academy
- Meeting with you regularly Studied: BTEC Criminology,
Destination: York St John
in one-to-one meetings to A Level Law and English
University to study Interior
review your progress Literature
TUTOR IS A
Design
YOUR PROGRESS Destination: University of Hull
F YOUR
CENTRAL PART O
- Putting in place any extra to study English and American
SUPPORT
support you may need to Literature and Culture
achieve your EFGsC A R E E R S S U P P O RT
Our careers support is
exceptional. As a student
you will benefit from our
qualified Careers Advisors' Our application window will
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expert knowledge, one- close on Friday 14th February.
to-one careers planning We strongly recommend you
meetings and a Progression submit your application as
Conference. With truly end soon as possible – you can
to end advice and guidance, apply anytime from Monday
no matter your future 14th October 2019
ambitions, we will help you
move on from the College
to a positive destination
through:
- One to one career meetings
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- A range of specialist events DID YOU KNOW
to motivate and inspire you,
including guest speakers, We understand that
university open events, our choosing courses can be
Get Ready for Your Future daunting. Our Careers
conference, and the UCAS Advisors are on hand at our
conference Open Events to speak to
you and your parents about
- Work experience and work your future ambitions and
placement opportunities. which courses will best
Our Work Experience Team support these
have many links with local
and national employers and
will help you to gain real life
experience of the world of
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It’s really important to
submit your application
to HNC before Friday
14th February 2020, when
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will close. We are an
oversubscribed College and
FIRST
late applications will not be
invited to interview.
How you apply depends on
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your school location.
Want further information about an
individual course?
Our mini course prospectuses are
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including entry requirements. ATTEND A
SCHOOL
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KIRKLEES? KIRKLEES?
Attend a school in Kirklees? Attend a school outside
Most schools in Kirklees use a centralised online application of Kirklees?
system. Your school will be able to advise you if they use this Then you’ll apply via our website
system, and will help you complete your application in school. www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/apply
If not, you’ll apply via our website www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/
applyThe support is as unique as
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your needs, and we work
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and any external agencies to
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ensure you can excel.
During the admissions process
the team will become involved
in your journey to HNC, to
STUDY CENTRE ensure that we put into place
Huddersfield New College
any support that is needed.
THOMAS JEPSON
We are very proud of Our support includes:
the additional learning
support that our students - One to one support from our “The support you get at
can access. In 2019, our Student Support Assistants Huddersfield New College is
Additional Learning
outstanding. I have loved my four
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and Specialist Support - Support for specific 43
years experience, it has been the
team were shortlisted learning needs. These best four years of my life!”
for a national award in include, but are not limited
recognition of the support to, learning difficulties, School: Colne Valley High School
they offer. sensory impairments, physical Studied: BTEC Business
disabilities and support for Destination: Business
English as a second language apprenticeship
- Specialist assessors, if you
need special examination
arrangements
- Access to PCs, specialist
software and a quiet spaceFrom application to
FINDING
interview, to accepting
your place and starting
at HNC, we are here to
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support you every step
of the way. All students
receive a comprehensive DID YOU KNOW
We know that the step up - Small group tours
induction so that they can
from school to College can Finding Your Feet
settle into College life
feel like a big one, and in - Information sessions Programme staff are always
YOUR
quickly and easily. As well
addition to our induction we on hand at our events, and
as the practical matters of
offer our Finding Your Feet - Tea and chat with staff you can contact them at any
College, there’s plenty of
programme which is ideal time to find out more about
opportunities to have fun,
if you need some extra help - Small group activities how we can support you to
including a Freshers’ Fair.
and support to settle in. The settle in. HNC is a warm,
programme includes: welcoming and supportive
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FEET OUR STUDENT
LEADERSHIP TEAM
A RANGE OF
RUN
ACTIVITIES DURIN
INDUCTION
GS P O RT I N G
If you have a sporting If you are accepted on to the Sports Academies
talent then HNC is the programme, you will receive and Development
place for you! Regardless help and support from a Programmes
of whether Sport features dedicated programme lead Do you want to train under
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in your study programme who will help you to combine From L - R the direction of highly
or not, we can nurture your studies and your sport qualified coaches? Then try
and enhance your skills successfully through bespoke DANIELLE POPE out for one of our Academies
We have a dedicated
and talents. timetabling and distance GB Dancer or Development programmes.
newsletter for our Talented
learning whilst you are If successful you will receive
Athletes Programme and
There are two main training or competing. JOHN CULPAN outstanding coaching, access
Sports Academies. Check out
strands of support at GB Cyclist to additional qualifications
the latest developments and
HNC, the Talented Visit https://huddnewcoll. and play at the highest
SUCCESS Athletes Programme and
our Sports Academies.
ac.uk/student-life/TA to
explore the wide range
HAKAN DALBAL
Represented West Yorkshire
prepare for your future by
signing up at
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competitive level. Our Sports
Academies and Development These programmes are
of sports our programme in 400m sprint Programmes include: incorporated into your full
supports study programme. You must
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GB Gymnast Development Programme access these programmes
at HNC. You don’t however
Talented Athletes Men’s Football Academy have to be studying a Sports
Programme related qualification
Do you play a sport at a Men’s Football Development
regional, national or even Programme
international level? From
windsurfing to gymnastics, Women’s Football Academy
dancing to rugby, we help
a wide range of athletes Rugby League Academy
succeed in their studies and
in their sport. Women’s Rugby League
Development Programme
Netball Development
ProgrammeHuddersfield New College
is located just a few miles
YO U R H N C
from Huddersfield town
centre and is based within
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an area of outstanding Hospital LEEDS >
natural beauty! Getting Railway Station
to College is simple, and Motorway
options include: Public services RASTRICK
If you would prefer to travel to Road BRIGHOUSE
College via public transport, Railway
Subsidised College
buses there are frequent services
We are proud of our along the main road, New Hey HALIFAX
dedicated subsidised bus Road. If you are coming via
G E T T I N G TO
routes. Currently offering train, you will need to change A6107
nine direct bus routes across to a bus at the nearby bus
M62
Calderdale and Kirklees, these station, which is a two minute
make getting to College on walk away or alternatively MORE AT
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time simple and convenient! you could use our shuttle bus
WWW.HUDD RIPPONDEN A643 A62 The 'Your HNC app' offers
service!
you the opportunity
Early morning shuttle A629
BIRKBY A641
LINDLEY to receive important
services from the town Bike, car or moped/ OUTLANE
motorbike MOLDGREEN notifications about buses,
centre including information about
We operate a direct shuttle Free parking is available A640
timetable delays.
service from the town centre on Campus. Please note HUDDERSFIELD
that a parking pass must be < MANCHESTER You can also link to our
to College, to help you get
acquired. We are also pleased online payment system
A629
to College on time. These do WE ARE HERE
New Hey Road
not make any stops and the to offer specialist bike lockers Huddersfield
HD3 4GL
A62
journey takes around ten
minutes A616
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Our focus is helping If necessary, they will discuss
students prepare for with you any additional
- Invitations to Parents’
progression to university, learning support we may
Evenings at relevant points
apprenticeships or need to put in place to help
in the year. You will be able
employment. At College your son/daughter realise
to meet subject teachers and
they will develop lifelong their potential
discuss your son/daughter's
time management,
progress, and how this can be
independent learning We encourage all parents/
supported in the home
and resilience skills that carers to continue as active
will prepare them for the partners in their son/
50 - Invitations to bespoke 51
challenges life will bring, daughter’s educational
evening events, such as the
and ensure that their journey at HNC - it really
Oxbridge evening, the Sports
progression from College is helps them to maintain the
Personality of the Year event,
a successful one. right balance between study,
the Fashion Show and the
social life, part-time working
Performing Arts showcases
We understand the and home life, for good
importance of parents/carers emotional health and well-
- The option to sign up to the
as partners in this, and we will being
termly enewsletter which
keep you involved in your son
provides an insight into
or daughter’s education to
student life at the College
ensure that they can and do
realise their potential. Ways
- Access to the Progress Tutor
we will keep you involved
team. The Progress Tutor
include:
team provides a key link
between College and home.HNC JOURNEY
“I chose to study at HNC as I “I chose HNC because of “HNC really is outstanding. “As a student who was “My time at HNC really prepared “I've really enjoyed my time at “I really enjoyed studying
felt like my ambitions would the support on offer at I felt so supported during previously home-schooled, me for the real world and helped HNC. I always felt supported and Health and Social Care at
be fully supported within the the College, and because my time at College, and I was worried about me to develop skills inside lessons and associated work were HNC. The teachers were kind,
College's outstanding Science the Sports Department is the teachers and support joining a large College, but and outside of the classroom. so well planned that I always felt knowledgeable and supportive,
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department. My teachers considered to be the best staff do genuinely care I shouldn't have worried! The support from my Progress in control of my workload." and they really helped me to
always pushed me to do my in the area! I've really about you, and support you HNC is such a friendly Tutor and the ESOL staff was achieve the very top grades."
best, and their support has grown during my time at to help you achieve your and welcoming place, I outstanding, and their belief in MARC KENNEDY
been invaluable in helping me the College." potential." immediately felt a part of me and encouragement really School: Thornhill Community Academy KULSUM PATEL
Next Step: University of Leeds to study School: Westborough High School
to achieve the very top grades, the College community." helped me to achieve my very
Environmental Science Next Step: University of Leeds to study
allowing me to progress onto HAKAN DALBAL HOPE KELLY best."
Social Work
my dream career in Medicine." School: Salendine Nook High School: Rastrick High School THOMAS BARRY
School Next Step: University of York to
Next Step: Leeds Trinity study English and History
School: Home educated JAEL LUTANDILA
Next Step: University
IZZIE MCGRATH University to study of Exeter to study
School: Royds Hall Community School
School: The Mirfield Free Grammar Next Step: Leeds Trinity University to
Sports Psychology Physics
Next Step: University of Newcastle study Journalism
to study Medicine
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/huddnewcollLEVEL 3 STUDY PROGRAMME GENERAL ENTRY CRITERIA LEVEL 2 STUDY PROGRAMME GENERAL ENTRY CRITERIA
• GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths
R E Q U I R E MENTS
A Level A Level A Level
• 2 GCSEs at grade 5 and 3 GCSEs at grade 4 minimum. One of the grade 5s
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BTEC Extended Certificate • Plus 1 GCSE or vocational equivalent at grade 4
must be in either GCSE English Language or Literature, but GCSE English
(3 GCSE equivalent)
1 Language should not be lower than a grade 4. The grades 4 or above in the • Plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 and 1 GCSE at grade 2
A Level A Level Vocational other GCSEs need to be in academic GCSE subjects and should relate to your
A Level • Subject specific entry criteria will also apply
chosen A Level or combination programme
• For a study programme including a 4th Level 3 qualification, you are required
A Level 2 Vocational A Levels to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades 7 to 9 and at least a grade 6 in both GCSE
English Language and GCSE Maths. Your GCSE average point score should
ENTRY
be above 6.7 Diagnostic assessments Study programmes Certificates in the 2nd year) for an individual student.
1 and GCSE English and - In some cases (where the may be appropriate. These This is normally when other
2 Vocational A Levels Vocational • Subject specific entry criteria will also apply Maths requirements choices are sensible for will be referred to the supporting subjects meet the
A Level - Any student presenting with career options) a Level 3 Senior Admissions Team for required entry criteria
56 a GCSE grade 2 in English study programme consisting consideration and to ensure 57
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language Language or Maths may of 2 vocational A Levels that the study programme References
need to attend a compulsory (Extended Certificates in the provides relevant progression Your school, college (or
• GCSE Maths grade 3 or above (if grade 4 or above, will be included as one of diagnostic session following 2nd year) and 1 Linear A level opportunities employer if not available)
the five GCSEs needed) enrolment may be appropriate. These reference must demonstrate
should be referred to the - You should choose no more an excellent record in terms
• One vocational equivalent at Pass grade or above can be substituted for a
- Some progression pathways Senior Admissions Team for than two predominantly of attendance and punctuality
GCSE grade (excluding English Language and Maths)
require a minimum grade 5 in consideration and to ensure practical/coursework based A (at least 95%). The reference
3 Vocational A Levels • For a study programme including a 4th Level 3 qualification, you are required GCSE English Language and/ that the study programme Levels. If you want to combine should also demonstrate
to achieve 5 GCSEs at grades 7 to 9 and at least a grade 6 in both GCSE or Maths. If this is the case for provides relevant progression three practical/coursework excellent standards of
English Language and GCSE Maths your potential progression opportunities based A Levels, you should behaviour and a very positive
pathway, we may incorporate seriously consider an attitude to learning
• For consideration for a 3 x separate vocational A Level study programme
a relevant English Language - In some exceptional cases Extended Diploma course
combination, please see the guidance in the notes section below
and/or Maths resit pathway a Level 3 study programme - There may be exceptional
• Subject specific entry criteria will also apply into your agreed study consisting of a 3 individual circumstances where we
programme vocational A Levels (Extended can review the entry criteriaA M EE N A SHAUN AMEL BOB
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Manchester, OptometryThis prospectus has been designed by
former HNC student Rebecca King.
All the information in this prospectus is
accurate at time of print, any changes
will be communicated via our website.
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