YOUR CHOICES 2022/23 16-19+ Course Guide 01733 761361 - City College Peterborough

 
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YOUR CHOICES 2022/23 16-19+ Course Guide 01733 761361 - City College Peterborough
YOUR CHOICES 2022/23
                 16–19+ Course Guide

  01733 761361
YOUR CHOICES 2022/23 16-19+ Course Guide 01733 761361 - City College Peterborough
Welcome
                              to City College Peterborough
                              City College Peterborough offers a wide range of programmes
                              to help you achieve the right skills and qualifications needed for
                              your next steps in life.
                              You will study with our knowledgeable, experienced and friendly
                              staff in our dynamic and purpose-built facilities and we are always
                              updating our courses to ensure that we deliver relevant training
                              that supports and meets the needs of our local and national
                              economy. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff delivering
                              high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment that supports
                              our learners. As well as studying towards a qualification, you
                              will have the chance to gain some valuable work experience and
                              transferable skills development.
                              Joining City College Peterborough will offer you the opportunity
                              to socialise with new people, build new friendships and learn
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                              at the same time. Our dedicated Wellbeing team are on hand
                for further
              information.
                              to signpost our learners to sustainable choices that promote a
                              healthy lifestyle.
         www.youtube.com/     You will be treated with dignity and respect in a friendly and
    watch?v=KGQO1hNn28k       supportive environment, which will help you to achieve your
                              goals. All we expect from you is enthusiasm and commitment to
                              your chosen programme. Welcome to City College Peterborough!                                                          Find out more by
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                              Vice Principal                                                                                                    our YouTube channel.

                              How to contact us
                              Contact our Information, Advice and Guidance trained
                              Recruitment Advisors to help you choose the right course that
                              suits you. The recruitment team will be more than happy to help.
                              You can contact us at
                              sprecruitment@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk
                              or 01733 761361 www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk
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                              Location maps can be found on the inside back cover
                              of this guide.
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Why should you                                                Open Events
    study with us?                                                Look out for our open events that
                                                                  run throughout the year.
                                                                  Dates and times are published
                                                                  on the college website and our
    Amazing facilities and equipment                              facebook page. Come along to meet
    We have industry standard facilities including a motor        our tutors and see our facilities.
    vehicle workshop, a hairdressing salon, purpose built
    business enterprise space, catering kitchens, health and      You don’t have to wait until these
    wellbeing centre and outdoor gym. These are all kitted out    dates, to take a look at what City
    with the necessary resources to enable your learning.         College Peterborough has to offer!
                                                                  Contact our Recruitment Team to                                                                 Learner
    Social environment                                            arrange a visit.                                                                                stor y
    Meet new people and make life-long friends. Take part in                                                                                                      I have been attending
    college trips and extra curricular activities.                Staying in education                                                                            Introduction to the
                                                                                                                                                                  Hospitality Industry.
    Central location                                              after 16                                                                                        I have thoroughly
                                                                                                                                                                  enjoyed the course,
    We have two campuses based in central Peterborough.           Young people in England must stay
                                                                                                                                                                  l have learned so
    One in the city centre and the second in Dogsthorpe.          in education until they are 18. This                                                            many new things
    Both campuses have free car parking and bus stops             does not mean young people have to                                                              and new skill which
    outside the buildings.                                        stay at school!                                                                                 will help me be more
                                                                                                                                                                  independent and get
                                                                  You can enrol onto any of the
    A supportive, fun learning                                    following:
                                                                                                                                                                  a job in the industry.

    environment                                                   • full-time education (e.g. at a
                                                                                                                                                                  Jamie Smith
    Learners are treated like adults and your decision making     		 school or college)
    is promoted.
                                                                  • an apprenticeship or traineeship
    A better future                                               • part-time education or training
    Our courses are designed to help you achieve nationally       combined with one of the following:
    recognised qualifications and experience in both theory and     - employment or self-
    practice. Whether your destination is the world of work or    employment
    higher/further education, our courses will ensure you are     		 for a minimum 20 hours per
    fully prepared for your future.                               		 week
                                                                    - volunteering for a minimum
             Please contact our Recruitment Team on:              		 20 hours per week.
             01733 761361 or
                                                                  Here at City College Peterborough
             sprecruitment@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk          we can offer any of the above.

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Wellbeing Support
                                                                Here at City College Peterborough

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    Student Support                                             we have a dedicated Wellbeing
                                                                Team. The staff are here to ensure

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                                                                overcome any barriers that are
    Support for Learners with                                   holding you back from achieving
    Learning Difficulties or Disabilities                       and progressing onto your next
                                                                steps in education, employment or
    The College has a dedicated team of SEND Progress           training.
    Coaches lead by the Senior SEND Officer who all work
    to ensure your needs are being met within the class         The team are dedicated to ensuring
    environment as well as being available to parents/          your safety and work in close
    guardians to offer support and guidance. The SEND team      partnership with teachers, parents/
    are also on hand to ensure your young persons Education     carers and local and national
    Health and Care Plan is reviewed and updated to best        agencies such as the Targeted Youth
    reflect the needs of the learner as well as to support in   Support Service within the local
    building a suitable pathway into adulthood.                 authority. Together they can assist
                                                                you with anything from housing
    We offer a wide range of facilities to aid your support,    and benefits advice to counselling
    including a purpose-built unit, designed to provide the     services if needed.
    practical applications of your learning. This includes a    The Wellbeing Team can help with:
    sensory room, particularly beneficial if you need a space
    to process your thoughts and moods.                         • Emotional Support (counselling
                                                                   and anger management)
    The team are highly trained to assist with any support      • Mediation with friends
    needs that may arise and ensure that your learning is       • Referral to external support
    individual to you.                                             services.

                                                                Our Wellbeing Officers offer help
                                                                with both your academic choices,
                                                                funding and money issues and
                                                                any additional needs you may have.
                                                                You will be allocated a Wellbeing
                                                                Officer who will also liaise with
                                                                relevant professionals to assist in
                                                                your transition to independence.
                                                                We offer training in various aspects
                                                                of daily life, such as using public
                                                                transport, supporting a healthy
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                                                                improving interpersonal skills.
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Student Support                                   The rule of law – Nobody is above the
                                                      law which is there to protect you.
                                                                                                        *16-19 Guaranteed
                                                                                                        Bursary Fund
                                                                                                                                                        *Free Meals
                                                                                                                                                        You will be entitled to free meals at College
                                                      Individual liberty - Protection of your           You will be entitled to a weekly payment,       if you are aged between 16-18 years on
             Equality & Diversity                     rights and the right of others you work with.     based on your attendance if you are aged 16-    31 August 2022 and meet the criteria below
                                                                                                                                                        or Aged between 16-24 on 31 August 2022
                                                      (You can express yourself without fear).          18 as of 31st August 2022 and you are:
            The College believes that education                                                                                                         have an EHCP and meet the criteria below
                                                      Respect and Tolerance – Understanding that                                                        and either yourself or parent/guardian
            is a right for all and will actively                                                        • in care (including unaccompanied asylum-
    work towards offering equality of access and      we all don’t share the same beliefs and values.     seekers)                                      receives one of the following:
            opportunity to all learners.                                                                • a care leaver
                                                      Tutor Support                                     • receiving Universal Credit (was Income
                                                                                                                                                        • Job Seekers Allowance
                                                                                                                                                          Employment Support Allowance
                                                                                                                                                        •
             Safeguarding                             Each tutor is there to support and enhance          Support) in your own name
                                                                                                                                                        • Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
                                                      your development whilst on a programme.           • disabled and receiving Personal
              City College Peterborough are                                                               Independence Payments (was Disability 		      • Support under Part VI of the Immigration
              committed to promoting the              They see your advancement as a joint                                                                and Asylum Act 1999
                                                                                                          Living Allowance)
    welfare, safety and protection of all children,   responsibility. Your vocational tutor will be       AND Employment Support Allowance in 		        • Working Tax Credit Run-On (paid for
                                                      there, along with the Wellbeing Team to guide       your own name.                                  4 weeks after they stop qualifying for
    vulnerable adults, learners and staff.                                                                                                                Working Tax Credit
                                                      you through to ensure you are on track
    Prevent                                           to achieve your goals. They will be your first    *16-19 Discretionary Bursary                    • Child Tax Credit (provided they are not also
                                                      point of contact, to help develop your study                                                        entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an
                                                                                                        You will be entitled to support towards any       annual income of no more than £16,190)
    Prevent is a government strategy to stop          skills and build your confidence.                 course equipment, uniform and travel costs
    people becoming terrorists or supporting                                                                                                            • Universal Credit (during initial roll-out of
                                                                                                        if either you or your parent/ guardian are in     this benefit)
    terrorist or extremist causes. If you think       Teaching Assistants                               receipt of one of the following benefits:
    someone is being exploited you can raise
                                                      The Teaching Assistant Team are very              •   Job Seekers Allowance                       *Funding for Childcare
    your concern with any of the nominated                                                                  Child Tax Credit
                                                      friendly, approachable and support you to         •                                               If you are a young parent** and under the age
    safeguarding contacts that are displayed on a                                                           Council Tax Benefit
                                                      achieve. They enjoy working with you and          •                                               of 20, the ‘Care to Learn’ scheme can help
    board close to the College’s reception or you                                                           Universal Credit                            to cover the costs (upto £160 per week) of
                                                      seeing progression. They are passionate           •
    can speak to your tutor or any person where                                                             Employment Support Allowance                your childcare while you are studying. As an
                                                      about working with young people to make a         •
    a Bee Safe symbol is displayed and they will                                                            Housing Benefit                             educational provider we are able to assist
                                                      difference in their well-being and personal       •
    help you.                                                                                                                                           you with your application form for ‘Care to
                                                      development.                                      •   Pension Credit
                                                                                                                                                        Learn’. You can get advice on accessing ‘Care
                                                                                                        •   Household income less than £20K
    British Values                                    The Teaching Assistants can:                                                                      to Learn’ at your initial college interview
                                                                                                                                                        so be sure to ask the Recruitment Team
    In the United Kingdom society is held             • support learners in the classroom                                                               about the process when you arrive. For more
    together by Fundamental British Values.           • work with learners 1:1 – if needed                                                              information,
    Democracy – Your right to vote for policies       • work with learners as part of a small group.                                                    visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn
    where your opinion counts.                        The support the team offer learners is                                                            *Subject to Government changes
                                                      tailored to meet their individual needs.                                                          **Please note, this support is not available
                                                      They ensure tasks are fun and enjoyable.                                                          for Apprentices

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                       STUDY PROGRAMMES
                       What is a Study Programme?
                       • Achievement of a recognised qualification
                         – if appropriate
                       • Functional Skills English and maths or
                         GCSE English and maths where grade D/3                        Vocational
                         has been achieved
                       • Relevant work experience                               PROGRAMME YEAR = 39 WEEKS
                       • Citizenship
                       Study programmes are designed to help
                       you study and achieve a vocational
                       qualification, up to Level 2, and a
                                                                                                   Work
                       recognised qualification in English                                       Experience
                       and maths.
                       City College Peterborough offer various
                       practical work-based vocational courses
                       or relevant qualifications to study whilst               Maths/English    Tutorials
                       you decide what career path you would
                       like to follow.
                       The College will organise meaningful work experience
                       related to your chosen vocational area to help you to
                       develop your employability skills and create potential
                       employment options.
                       Your programme of study will include
                       Work Skills Enrichment, Functional Skills English and maths
                       or GCSE English and maths and work experience.

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                                                                                                                           This is Matt’s second year in
                                                                                                                           Business and despite lockdown
                                                                                                                           and extended isolation periods he
                                                                                                                           has achieved both level 1 and level
                    Animal Care                                               Business and Enterprise                      2 diplomas over the 2 years.

                    In animal care you will gain the skills                   Levels 1 & 2                                 Matt was really motivated to
                                                                                                                           work at home and enjoyed our
                    and experience necessary to be able to                    Qualifications:                              weekly Teams meetings. Matt
                    support a career in the animal welfare                    Award, Extended Award, Certificate,          became Learner Leader for the
                    and husbandry sector. The college                         Extended Certificate and Diploma             group and has taken this role with
                                                                                                                           great confidence. I am looking
                    has an exciting new Animal Hub which                      Study the world of business at your own      forward to working with Matt next
                    houses an assortment of small mammals                     pace and level, from entry 3 to level 2 in   year in Supported Interns and
                    which you will use to explore the topic                   an office teaching environment setting.      encouraging him to participate in
                    of animal care. On the course, you will                   Progress onto an apprenticeship after        the world of work.
                    learn how to clean enclosures, create                     completing the course at level 2. Join an    Trudie Savage – Tutor
     Scan here      diet plans and correctly complete health   Scan here      employment industry that is expected
     for further    checks on an array of species as well as   for further    to grow by 10% from 2016 to 2026 -
     information.   be able to delve into topics around the    information.   who knows you could become the next
                    environment and wildlife conservation.                    Alan Sugar!

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                                                                 My name is Georgia and I started                                                                   My name is Jess I am 19 years
                                                                 studying at City College                                                                           old. I have been at City College
                                                                 Peterborough in 2020 working                                                                       Peterborough for 3 years now
                                                                 towards Childcare Level 1.                                                                         I came from Marshfield school.
                    Childcare Levels 1 & 2                       During the time I have been                        Hairdressing Level 1                            My first year was spent doing
                    Qualifications:                              here I have developed skills on                    Qualifications:                                 level 1 hair. I felt very shy when
                    CACHE Level 1 Award, Certificate and         my course that have helped me                      Level 1 Introduction to Hair and Beauty         I first started, but my tutor for
                                                                 improve for the future. The staff                                                                  Hairdressing was very helpful.
                    Diploma in Caring for Children                                                                                                                  and assured me that I would get
                                                                 have been amazing at helping me
                    CACHE Level 2 Award, Certificate and         to build my confidence, providing                  Hairdressing VRQ Level 2                        the help I need. Throughout the
                    Diploma in Caring for Children               support, not just with functional                  Qualifications:                                 3 years I’ve been here I have
                    Studying childcare is the perfect first
                                                                 skills and the qualification, but                  Level 2 Certificate in Barbering                learned a lot of things to do with
                                                                 also through arranging industry                    Level 2 Certificate in Women’s Hairdressing     my course. I have completed
                    step to a career working with young          experience outside of college                                                                      work experience at a salon
                    children. If you are interested in working   hours. By working hard I have                      Hairdressing can give you skills for life!      called Chic Boutique based in
                    with children or would like to understand    been able to move onto starting                    If you are creative with a can-do attitude      Eye. I enjoyed going there and
     Scan here      more about how they learn and grow,          an apprenticeship which is          Scan here      to learn new skills, then a career in           experiencing being in a salon
     for further                                                 helping me to shape my future.      for further                                                    and the working environment.
                    childcare is the course for you.                                                                hairdressing is for you.
     information.                                                Georgia                             information.                                                   Since coming to City College
                                                                                                                    With a balance of practical skills and theory   Peterborough, my confidence
                                                                                                                    knowledge, you can accomplish great             has been boosted a lot, after
                                                                                                                    things. Not only will you learn new skills,     completing level 1 and 2
                                                                                                                    we at City College Peterborough can also        Hairdressing I’m now doing the
                                                                                                                    help you to improve personal skills from        Barbering course. I’m looking
                                                                                                                                                                    for work in a salon so I can make
                                                                                                                    communicating and confidence to have
                                                                                                                                                                    a life of my own.
                                                                                                                    the ability to work with employers in the
                                                                                                                    industry.                                       I recommend coming to City
                                                                                                                                                                    College Peterborough there are
                                                                                                                                                                    plenty of friendly staff ready to
                                                                                                                                                                    help teach you.
                                                                                                                                                                    Jess

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                                                                   I decided to come to JMC, John                                                                My name is Jack, and I am 22
                                                                   Mansfield Campus, City College                                                                years old. I have been at City
                                                                   Peterborough, so that I have                                                                  College Peterborough JMC for
                                                                   the opportunities of gaining                                                                  3 and half years. My first course
                    Health and Social Care                         educational certificates that I                    Hospitality and Catering                   was catering with a great tutor
                    Levels 1, 2 & 3                                could not have achieved through
                                                                   other colleges previously                          Level 1                                    called Marius. I really enjoyed
                                                                                                                                                                 doing catering for the last 3
                    Qualifications:                                attended to. I wanted to learn                     Qualification:                             years because we got to go on
                    NCFE Level 1 In introduction to health,        in a smaller environment with                      Level 1 Introduction to the Hospitality    a trip to Italy in 2019 where we
                    social care and children’s and young           friendly and supportive staff                      Industry                                   visited an ice cream factory,
                    people’s settings                              that can help me with my                                                                      and I was the only one who
                    NCFE Level 2 Diploma in health and             specific needs that are difficult                  Culinary Skills                            tried squid down in Bari. Also,
                                                                   from time to time.
                    social care                                                                                       Levels 1 & 2                               in catering we hosted events
                                                                                                                                                                 such as the celebration of
                    NCFE Leve 3 Extended diploma in health         At the end of my journey here                      Qualifications:
                                                                   at JMC, I would like to gain                                                                  learning at the Peterborough
                    and social care (2 year course)                                                                   Level 1 Introduction to Culinary Skills    cathedral. I have changed a lot
                                                                   the qualifications needed to
     Scan here      In health & social care, you will develop      go to University so I can study                    Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills     since I have been at the college,
                                                                                                       Scan here                                                 meeting new staff members and
     for further    the knowledge needed to have a rewarding       nursing (which I can achieve                       Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills
                                                                                                       for further                                               students. I am in my fourth year
     information.   career in one of Britain’s largest sectors.    through doing Health and Social     information.   These qualifications are designed to       at City College Peterborough,
                                                                   Care course).
                    You will cover topics such as safeguarding,                                                       improve your culinary skills to a high     and I am currently studying
                    equality and diversity, human growth and       If you are considering learning/                   standard enabling you to look for          Supported internship where
                    development, communication, and the role       attending JMC, you should                                                                     it will eventually end up with
                                                                                                                      employment in the exciting world of
                    of the health and social care practitioner.    take that chance as you may                                                                   employment in work, where I
                                                                   achieve more, with friendly                        hospitality and catering. You will study   would like to work within the
                    The level 3 course is a 2-year qualification   and supportive staff helping                       topics like cooking methods, preparation   retail industry.
                    and includes a mandatory requirement           you and guiding you along                          techniques, health and safety, and food
                    for work experience of a minimum of            the way, whilst also meeting                                                                  My supported internship this
                                                                                                                      presentation. A perfect combination of
                                                                                                                                                                 year with Trudie is going to help
                    175 hours.                                     new learners, who are friendly                     practical and theory-based lessons in
                                                                   and make the atmosphere                                                                       me get into the world of work.
                                                                                                                      our industry-standard training kitchen.
                                                                   welcoming.                                                                                    I am currently doing work
                                                                   Lucy                                                                                          experience at Morrisons
                                                                                                                                                                 manufacturing warehouse in
                                                                                                                                                                 Thrapston every Tuesday and
                                                                                                                                                                 Wednesday, packing fruit and
                                                                                                                                                                 vegetables onto palettes for
                                                                                                                                                                 delivery. I am really enjoying
                                                                                                                                                                 this and feel I may have found
                                                                                                                                                                 my future job.
                                                                                                                                                                 I fully recommend joining City
                                                                                                                                                                 College Peterborough soon.
                                                                                                                                                                 Jack

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                                                                 My name is Tyler I am currently                                                                Hi, my name is Jordan, and I am
                                                                 studying Motor Vehicles and feel                                                               19 years old. I first started at
                                                                 there is an even flow of theory                                                                college in a tough period of Covid.
                                                                 and practical lessons. I am always
                    Motor Vehicle                                offered constant support from                       Introduction to                            I started my journey in
                                                                                                                                                                Occupational Studies and I felt
                    Levels 1 & 2                                 the tutors throughout the year.
                                                                 The college are always up to
                                                                                                                     Occupational Studies                       nervous when I first started.
                    Qualifications:                              date with tools and equipment                       for the Workplace                          The things I enjoyed doing were
                    Level 1 in Motor Vehicle Studies             and testing equipment in the                        Entry Level 3 or Level 1                   English and Maths to get my
                    Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies             workshop. When I first came, I                                                                 qualifications. Sometimes I need
                                                                 wasn’t confident with cars                          This course is designed to help you        some help in lessons and I usually
                    If you want to drive your future             or tools, now a year on I am more                   prepare to move on to a vocational         get stuck at something, and I
                    forward then study motor vehicle with        confident with tools and will                       course by giving you the opportunity to    need to put my headphones on
                    City College Peterborough. If you are        happily replace parts on a
                                                                                                                     explore the occupational area of your
                                                                                                                                                                and get straight on.
                    passionate about anything mechanical         car. I am continuing to study here
                                                                                                                     choice such as childcare, motor vehicle,   The course that I am doing right
                    with a can-do attitude, we want to hear      next year and hope to become a
                                                                                                                     business, and catering among others.       now is Motor Vehicle 1, but I find it
     Scan here                                                   mechanic in the future.              Scan here
                    from you. Whilst studying your course                                                            You will also have the opportunity to
                                                                                                                                                                quite difficult to do and I usually
     for further                                                 Tyler                                for further                                               struggle. But I do try my best and
                    you will gain confidence, communication                                                          engage with lots of hands-on activities
     information.                                                                                     information.                                              follow instructions to the best of
                    skills and team building in both practical                                                       including crafts, gardening, and taking    my ability.
                    and theory lessons.                                                                              part in social/community projects.         My opportunities at college will
                                                                                                                                                                be creative because I’m very
                                                                                                                                                                good at doing it. The hope for the
                                                                                                                                                                future is to get a Work Placement
                                                                                                                                                                for my skills and qualities.
                                                                                                                                                                I achieved my goals by doing a lot
                                                                                                                                                                of work.
                                                                                                                                                                Jordan Wallis

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                                                                   I started Creative Industries in                                                               My name is Declan, this is my
                                                                   2020, in the year before I was in                                                              journey through City College
                                                                   Health and Social Care. I didn’t                                                               Peterborough so far. I started
                                                                   feel like it’s the right choice for                                                            College on the Step-Up Course
                    Creative Craft Entry                           me, so a teacher in the lesson                       Step Up                                   in September 2020. It was
                    Level 3, Level 1 & Level 2                     helped me choose a course for
                                                                   next year. She said that I am a
                                                                                                                        (Skills for Education                     quite daunting at first because
                                                                                                                                                                  I have never been in a college
                    Qualifications:                                creative person, and that I should                   and Further Learning)                     environment before. Eventually,
                    NCFE Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2
                    Award in Creative Craft
                                                                   give it at least a try. Now it’s my
                                                                   second year in Creative, I learned
                                                                                                                        Entry Level 1 – Level 1                   slowly but surely, I got used to
                                                                                                                                                                  the environment around me and
                                                                   a lot, I learned about decoupage,                    These courses provide a pathway into      I got along with people very well.
                    “You can’t use up creativity. The more         gold leaf, woodwork and much                         further learning, self-development,       After about a year in Step Up,
                    you use, the more you have,” said Maya         more, I learned how to make                          employment and volunteering               in September 2021 I moved up
                    Angelou. Here you will find that you           something great from nothing. I                      opportunities. The aim is to give you     to Occupational 1. It’s basically
                    are creative even though you think             enjoy every lesson. I learned a lot                                                            an extension of Step Up but
                                                                   in here, you can be as creative as
                                                                                                                        the confidence you need to lead a more    with extra activities like work
                    you are not. The more techniques                                                                    independent and active life with access
     Scan here                                                     you want to be without anyone                                                                  experience, vocational areas and
                    you master, the more creative you                                                    Scan here      to a bigger and better future.
     for further                                                   judging you. You have a chance to                                                              helping with life skills. I’m getting
                    become. In this course, we work on lots        express yourself in a way you like.   for further                                              along very well with my peers
     information.   of bespoke creative projects, making                                                 information.                                             currently; I hope to achieve more
                                                                   GET CREATIVE!
                    crafts to sell. Every year is different with                                                                                                  in the future so I can be more
                    different learners. You can start at the       GET INSPIRED!                                                                                  independent in my life.
                    comfortable level and work your level up       Magda                                                                                          Declan Hinnell
                    over 1-3 years.

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                                                                   Learner stor y
                                                                    I did SFI at college. It was
                                                                   really great and I enjoyed doing
                                                                   lots of new things. The staff
                                                                   helped me and were friendly.
                    Skills for Independence                        My favourite things at college                    Functional Skills English
                    Courses for Learners with                      were cooking and going on trips
                                                                   with my friends. College made                     The City and Guilds Functional Skills
                    Learning Difficulties and                      me happy and I would like to                      English course will help you to be
                    Disabilities                                   come to college again.                            confident and independent using English
                                                                   Kirsty                                            in real-life situations such as in the
                    A course designed to build your                                                                  workplace. Good literacy skills will help
                    confidence, self-esteem and                                                                      you do your job better and help you to
                    independence. As part of SFI, you will                                                           function effectively in society. Whatever
                    have lessons on life skills, health, fitness                                                     your current ability in English we can
                    and wellbeing, and maths and English.                                                            help you improve and progress through
                    All lessons are tailored to YOUR needs                                            Scan here      the levels we offer here at City College
                    with plenty of staff support. When you                                            for further    Peterborough.
                    choose SFI, you will learn basic life skills                                      information.
                    such as cooking, cleaning, social and
                    communication skills, arts and crafts,
                    and much, much more. You will also do
                    lots of trips including boccia, sailing and
                    golf as well as having an opportunity to
     Scan here      go on a residential. We help to develop
     for further    YOUR skills for YOUR future. We can’t
     information.   wait for you to come and join us.

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YOUR CHOICES 2022/23
                                                                                                                            Learner stor y
                                                                                                                            My name is Shahriar Ahmed
                                                                                                                            Shibab and I have been a student
                                                                                                                            at JMC for over 2 years. After
                                                                                                                            finishing my ESOL course last
                    Functional Skills Maths                                   English for Speakers of                       year I decided to stay at college

                    City College Peterborough offers a great                  Other Languages (ESOL)                        and enrolled on the Business
                                                                                                                            and Enterprise course this year.
                    fun way to learn maths that you can use                   If English is NOT your first language         My experience overall has been
                    in your everyday life. Whatever barriers                  and you need to develop your speaking,        amazing and I think the college
                    you have with maths, we will work with                                                                  has a brilliant infrastructure.
                                                                              listening, reading and writing skills, then   JMC has enabled me to explore
                    you to help break them down so that                       this course is for you! You will learn        the various opportunities on
                    maths becomes an enjoyable skill used                     vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.        offer, to make the right choices
                    in everyday situations.                                   You will learn English for everyday           and further develop my skills.
                                                                              use. You will take an exam at the end         My work experience was
                                                                              of the year. There will be students from      completed in McDonald’s
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                                                                              many different countries on the course,       (arranged through college) which
     for further                                               for further                                                  really helped my confidence grow
                                                                              so you’ll be able to learn lots about
     information.                                              information.                                                 as I learnt so much whilst there.
                                                                              different cultures, which will open your
                                                                                                                            In my previous class I was a
                                                                              eyes to new ways of seeing the world!
                                                                                                                            Learner Leader, but this year I
                                                                                                                            am currently leading the Social
                                                                                                                            Shout group here at JMC.
                                                                                                                            I have always found JMC to be
                                                                                                                            a positive place with a healthy
                                                                                                                            environment for students
                                                                                                                            to learn in and with highly
                                                                                                                            supportive teachers. If I ever
                                                                                                                            had any doubts about my
                                                                                                                            progression, further study, or my
                                                                                                                            future the teachers would always
                                                                                                                            re-assure me and I left class
                                                                                                                            feeling better once again.
                                                                                                                            I am very grateful for my place at
                                                                                                                            college where I’ve been allowed
                                                                                                                            to develop and grow and feel like
                                                                                                                            part of them. They have added
                                                                                                                            several values to my life and
                                                                                                                            given me hope for the future.
                                                                                                                            Shahriar Ahmed Shibab

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YOUR CHOICES 2022/23
                                                                                                                            Learner stor y
                                                                                                                            My name is Kyle I am 23 years
                                                                                                                            old and have been at City
                                                                                                                            College Peterborough for 2
                                                                                                                            years, The first course that
                    Work Skills Enrichment                                      GAPP                                        I joined through the college
                                                                                                                            was GAPP. I really enjoyed the
                    Work Skills Enrichment is a new course on                   Are you on the Autistic Spectrum?           GAPP course because it taught
                    offer here at City College Peterborough.                    GAPP is designed to help you build          me skills that I can use to live
                    The course runs alongside your vocational                   confidence, develop communication           as independently as possible
                    subject, maths and English.                                 skills, explore new skills, work with       and the group of students on
                                                                                others and develop social skills in order   the course was extremely small
                    During this course, we will support you                                                                 so I did not have to worry about
                                                                                to transition to a vocational course at
                    to produce a CV, complete an application                                                                the course being overcrowded.
                                                                                the college.                                I am currently on the supported
                    form, write a cover letter, prepare for an
                    interview, develop communication skills,                                                                internships course this year
                                                                                                                            my tutor for this course is
                    improve your confidence talking to future                                                               Trudie and she is going to help
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                    employers via telephone and email, and                                                                  me learn the necessary skills
     for further                                                 for further
                    various other work-related skills to get                                                                needed for future employment.
     information.                                                information.
                    you ready for either completing some
                    work experience or the world of paid                                                                    I choose City College
                    employment.                                                                                             Peterborough to continue my
                                                                                                                            education as I know I will be
                                                                                                                            fully supported during my time
                                                                                                                            here, since starting city college
                                                                                                                            I have become a more confident
                                                                                                                            and outgoing person.
                                                                                                                            Kyle

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WORK
                                                                                                                                Work Placements enable employers to access
YOUR CHOICES 2022/23                                                                                                            a pool of enthusiastic learners, at no cost to the
                                                                          Learner stor y                                        business. With full support provided by our team,

                                                                                                              PLACEMENT
                                                                          My name is Charlie, I started at                      work placements break down barriers to train and
                                                                          JMC feeling very shy, nervous
                                                                                                                                support young people who may have a learning
                                                                          and had little confidence in
                                                                                                                                disability and helps to develop a diverse workforce.
                                                                                                              Study Programme
                                                                          myself.
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                        SHIPS

                                                                          After this last term I am very
                                If you are aged 16-24 and have a
                                                                          happy with how much I have
                                statement of special educational need     learned and didn’t expect to
                                or an Educational Health and Care Plan    learn so much. Adam is a good,
                                (EHCP) then our Supported Internship      funny teacher that has really
                                is designed to prepare you for a range    boosted my confidence and
                                of work opportunities. Our supportive     made me laugh over the last
                                                                          year. I will be sad to leave my
                                teachers and job coaches will help you
                                                                          lovely group but have really
                                develop your confidence, independence,    enjoyed it.
                                employability, and work skills.
     Scan here                                                            Charlie has moved on to
                                Apply today and start your journey into
     for further                                                          Westcombe Engineering
                                an exciting career.                       on a work placement and hopes
     information.
                                                                          to make this a full-time position
                                                                          before the end of the year.
                                                                                                                                What is a Work Placement?
                                                                          Charlie
                                                                                                                                • A partnership between an employer and
                                                                                                                                  City College Peterborough, supporting
                                                                                                                                  people aged 16–24 who may have a
                                                                                                                                  learning disability with work skills.
                                                                                                                                • A hands-on pathway to include employability
                                                                                                                                  skills and workplace opportunities.
                                                                                                                                • A training programme where both the
                                                                                                                                  employer and learner are fully supported
                                                                                                                                  by City College Peterborough to ensure a
                                                                                                                                  positive experience for all.
                                                                                                                                • Provides an unpaid trainee with
                                                                                                                                  experience in an organisation matched
                                                                                                                                  to their skills and aspirations.

                                                                                                                                Contact us today to find out more:
                                                                                                                                sprecruitment@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk

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ENRICHMENT               Enrichment offers learners the chance
                         to explore topics outside of their vocational
                         timetable to help discover new interests and
Study Programme          learn new things about themselves. Enrichment
                         clubs are purely for self-development and fun
                         and we do not offer qualifications alongside
                         them, but they can support learners in
                         expanding social circles and putting life
                         skills into practice outside of the classroom.
                         Enrichment clubs cover a range of different      Social Shout is a college initiative to improve
                         interests and make a perfect supplement for      the social media presence of the John Mansfield
                         free time in a young person’s timetable.         Campus. Become involved in the group to enhance
                                                                          your college involvement and help bring your
                                                                          college experiences to life in the digital world.

                  Contact us today to find out more:
                  sprecruitment@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk

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TLEVELS
                                                                                                                                                          “After studying Marketing in
                                                                                                                                                          more depth for one of my A-level

                                                                 JMC
                                                                                                                                                          Business Studies modules, I
                                                                                                                                                          found I had a real interest in this   Top 10
                                                                                                                                                          area – and, combined with my          Apprenticeship
                                                                             John Mansfield Campus                                                        interest in graphic design, the       Benefits
                                                                                                                                                          apprenticeship with NetSupport
                                                                                                                                                          seemed like the perfect fit for me.
                                                                                                                                                                                                1   Receive on-the-job
                                                                                                       Apprenticeships are a great way to obtain a                                                  training by industry

     ARE YOU READY
                                                                                                                                                          I would definitely recommend
                                                                                                       recognised work-related qualification. You will    apprenticeships to anyone who             professionals
                                                                                                       find a range of apprenticeships available for      wants gain experience in the
                                                                                                       you to choose from along with help to find that    workplace whilst studying. I’ve       2 Earn while you

     FOR THE NEXT LEVEL?
                                                                                                       very important job. Typically, apprentices spend   gained a huge range of new skills,        learn
                                                                                                                                                          including some I never thought
                                                                                                       one day per week at College and the rest of
                                                                                                                                                          I would get to cover, as well as
                                                                                                       the week at the workplace. The College offers      a lot more confidence in both
                                                                                                                                                                                                3 There are over
                                                                                                       a range of Intermediate, Advanced and Higher                                                 600 different
     The new qualification equivalent to three A Levels                                                Apprenticeships for learners aged 16 and over.
                                                                                                                                                          myself and my work.”
                                                                                                                                                          Chloe Bray, NetSupport
                                                                                                                                                                                                    apprenticeships
                                                                                                                                                                                                    to choose from
     launching at City College Peterborough in 2023
                                                                                                       Apprenticeships we offer                                                                 4 Gain specialist
                                                                                                                                                                                                    skills

                                80%CLASSROOM
     T Levels are a brand                                                                              Business Administration L3
     new qualification                                                                                 Customer Service L2 & L3
                                                                                                                                                                                                5 High street
     designed to give you                                                                                                                                                                           discount card

                                20%WORKPLACE
     a head start towards                                                                              Early Years (Childcare) L2 & L3                                                              available for all
     the future you want.                                                                              Teaching Assistant L3                                                                        apprentices
                                                                                                       Adult Care L2 & L3
     They follow GCSEs          You’ll spend 80% of the time in the classroom and 20% on a
                                                                                                       IT Solutions Technician L3
                                                                                                                                                                                                6 No student loan
     and are equivalent         work placement to equip you with the knowledge and skills
     to 3 A Levels.             companies are looking for.                                             Information Communications Technician L3                                                 7 Excellent career
                                                                                                       Digital Marketing L3                                                                         progression
     The 2-year qualification   Your T Level will help you to step straight into your chosen
     brings classroom and                                                                              School Business Professional L4
                                career, an apprenticeship or a degree.                                                                                                                          8 Paid Holiday
     work placement together,                                                                          Human Resources Support L3
     on a course designed in    We will be offering T Levels in Catering, Digital Business services,   Recruitment L2 & L3                                                                      9 Gain a range of
     collaboration with the     Digital Support Services, Education & Childcare, Health, and                                                                                                        qualifications
                                                                                                       Housing and Prop erty L2 & L3
     best employers.            Management & Administration from September 2023.                                                                                                                    while you work
                                                                                                       Residential Childcare L4
                                                                                                       Management L3 & L5                                                                       10
     Wherever your future is heading, take it to the next level.                                                                                                                                     Good relationships
                                                                                                                                                                                                     with employers
                                                                                                       Check out our apprenticeship vacancies at
     For more information, see: www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk                                      www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                     means better
                                                                                                                                                                                                     job prospects

                                                                                                       To find out more, contact the Apprenticeships team on (01733) 293899, email
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