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Not Got The GCSE Results You Wanted? We’ve Got You Covered

Not Got The GCSE Results You Wanted? We’ve Got You Covered

Want to study at our incredible Sixth Form College but not sure you’ve got the right grades?

We have one-year Access 2 A Level programmes which are studied at Level 2. These allow you to improve on your GCSE results so you can proceed to your chosen course!

As the nation sees a dip in GCSE results, Cadbury Sixth Form College is delighted with an impressive rise in its performance, providing hope and opportunities for students eager to continue their academic journey. This year, the college family has achieved a notable increase in GCSE pass rates, with over 700 grades at 4+ in English and Maths, bucking the national trend of declining results. These achievements are opening up new doors for students, enhancing their academic prospects and future career opportunities.

Cadbury Sixth Form College has distinguished itself by outperforming the national average and students at the college have excelled, securing strong results that position them well for further studies and future success.

If you’re still exploring your options after GCSEs, Cadbury Sixth Form College offers a range of flexible pathways to help you achieve your academic goals.

Come in, enrol and talk to us! Information on times and dates of enrolment is here: enrol.cadbury.ac.uk

Cadbury Sixth Form College Celebrates GCSE Success and Offers Tailored Pathways to A Levels

Cadbury Sixth Form College Celebrates GCSE Success and Offers Tailored Pathways to A Levels

As the nation sees a dip in GCSE results, Cadbury Sixth Form College is delighted with an impressive rise in its performance, providing hope and opportunities for students eager to continue their academic journey. This year, the college family has achieved a notable increase in GCSE pass rates, with over 700 grades at 4+ in English and Maths, bucking the national trend of declining results. These achievements are opening up new doors for students, enhancing their academic prospects and future career opportunities.

Cadbury Sixth Form College has distinguished itself by outperforming the national average and students at the college have excelled, securing strong results that position them well for further studies and future success. The Sixth Form College continues to offer its Access to A Levels programme, designed to support those who are looking to advance their education.

One of Cadbury’s key strengths is its ability to offer a unique blend of academic and practical qualifications. By providing flexible programmes that combine Diplomas with A Levels, students can tailor their timetable to suit them. This personalised pathway ensures that every student can strike the right balance between academic and practical experience, setting them up for success in both university admissions and career opportunities.

Graham Pennington, Principal and CEO of the Sandwell College family, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements, commenting: “This is testimony to the hard work of students, and the support and excellent teaching of GCSE staff. Many of these results will now unlock opportunities that would have been otherwise denied to our learners, and today’s results reflect this dedication to striving for success.”

The college’s success is not just reflected in the results but also in its commitment to supporting students who may not have achieved the grades they had hoped for. With the introduction of the new GCSE resit programme, supported by A Level teachers, Cadbury Sixth Form College continues to offer tailored pathways for learners to achieve their goals.

The Principal added: “We will continue to support those who have not done as well as they had hoped, and we urge you to come and talk to us if you find yourself in that situation.”

If you’re exploring your options after GCSEs, Cadbury Sixth Form College offers a range of flexible pathways to help you achieve your academic goals. Enrolment is now open, and the college invites prospective students to come in, talk to them and enrol.

For more information on enrolment visit enrol.cadbury.ac.uk

Enrol Today At Cadbury Sixth Form College

Enrol Today At Cadbury Sixth Form College

Create your Cadbury experience! Enrol today and discover a whole new world of opportunities to build your bright future with us.Enrolment for A Levels, T Levels and BTEC courses at Cadbury Sixth Form College starts as soon as you get your results. Not only will you get a warm welcome and one-to-one expert careers guidance, every single Cadbury student is entitled to a free bus pass for stress-free travel to college, courtesy of our Mega Deal.

40 years of innovation and tradition

Renowned as a centre of excellence, Cadbury is inviting you to take your first step towards making your future goals happen. We have invested £10 million in brand-new facilities and once you join us you will benefit from studying in a £6.6million state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) centre, tapping into the region’s flourishing creative and digital sector.

50+ individual subjects to inspire

Yes, there are more than 50 different A Level, T Level and BTEC subjects for you to choose from. You can create your own customisable experience by opting for a massive variety of A Level courses – everything from Biology and Business to Law and English Literature – with the unique opportunity to combine these with vocational studies, such as Health & Social Care, Performing Arts or Criminology, to create a bespoke and flexible learning experience. If you’re looking for a more work-focused approach, Cadbury also offers T Levels, combining classroom study with a substantial industry placement, connecting you straight to early careers in Digital Design & Development, Health, Education & Childcare, and more.

Supportive and inclusive

Inspiring teams of tutors go above and beyond to not only prepare Cadbury students for the transition to university, but to also help them build a strong skillset for the workplace, within a supportive and enriching environment.

Priding itself on a diverse, inclusive and friendly learning environment which is designed to meet the needs and aspirations of every young individual, every student is supported to reach their full potential.

Trusted by parents

“When Zaynab got her results I was elated. I would recommend Cadbury Sixth Form College as it’s very supportive. The staff were very good and whenever Zaynab requested support, they were always there. Her results were outstanding.” This what the parents of former Zaynab had to say after her Cadbury experience. She is now studying Human Neuroscience at the University of Birmingham and is a Diana Award recipient.

Aspirational Alumni

Hamilton star Khalid Daley and BBC football expert Eniola Aluko to Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey and Auto Trader UK successful product design apprentice Eniya Ali – the list goes on!

Lydia Maher, Principal of Cadbury Sixth Form College, says: “At Cadbury Sixth Form College we pride ourselves on offering an inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational environment for young people to flourish in. Our mission is to provide high quality education leading to excellent higher education and employment prospects for our students. We want to unlock the full potential of every single learner, ensuring that they leave us fully prepared for a bright and successful future. Whatever your plans might be, we’re here and ready to help – so there’s no better time to see first-hand the exciting opportunities on offer.”

Get ahead

Join us at enrolment today! Whatever your results, we’re here to guide you through your next steps. There is no need for concern – simply come in, talk to us and enrol. We’re here to support you.

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It’s time to talk T Levels! It’s time to take a T Level Talk & Tour with us in our brand new campus building!

Join us in June – either on Thursday 13th from 5-7pm, or if you can’t make that day, Saturday 15th from 10am – 2pm.

Talk
We’ll tell you everything you need to know to apply for a place on a T Level course at Cadbury, and you can ask us any questions you need answers to.

Tour
You’ll see that we’ve invested millions in our new £6.6 million STEM centre, which is dedicated to giving you the best experience and state-of-the-art facilities for T Level study.

So if you’d like to study at a high level – but with more focus on practical and professional experience, which not only looks great on your CV but will give you the UCAS points to get into a top university – T Levels are your best choice.

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, the 2-year T Level qualifications have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses. This means they meet the needs of industry and will develop you with the skills, knowledge and workplace experience you need to really succeed.

T Levels offer you the best of both worlds: a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days).

You’ll also get all the benefits of being a Cadbury student including a free bus pass for unlimited daytime, evening and weekend travel, plus mentoring, coaching and any extra support you might need.

Find out about the T Levels we can offer you:
Digital Design and Development
Education and Childcare
Health
Legal Services
Management and Administration
Media, Broadcast and Production

What do T Level technical qualifications include?
1. Core theory, concepts and skills for an industry area
2. Specialist skills and knowledge for an occupation or career
3. An industry placement with an employer
4. Maths and English if you haven’t already achieved the minimum standard

Book your T Level Talk & Tour now

Worried about securing your college place before September? Worried you have missed the deadline to apply?
Well, don’t worry anymore as you’ve still got time to apply for a place at Cadbury Sixth Form College.
Other colleges have already closed their applications but the best news is ours are still open!

Why do we do this?
College is a big step in your life. We recognise you’re under enough pressure as it is studying for exams or with whatever life throws at you, and we want to give everyone the best chance possible to get into our incredible college.
That’s why we don’t impose time limits and we give you as much time and support as you need to submit your final application.

We’ll invite you in for a chat about your future career and education goals, and you can even choose your own time slot.
We’ll also tell you more about our Talk & Tour event: specially designed to give you all the information you need on T Levels and you’ll be one of the first to see our brand new purpose-built STEM centre.
So if you haven’t quite got round to applying for a place – for whatever reason – but you’re ready now, get in touch and hit that Apply button!

Demand for media content has never been higher!

  • The Film, Television and Video sector contributes over £12 billion to the UK economy
  • The UK Film Industry is set to grow by over 4% over the next 2 years
  • Major new film studios and production companies are under development in Birmingham.

So there’s no better time to study and train for a career in content creation, with massive opportunities for young people to get the skills needed for future employment.

Achieve your maximum potential by studying for a T Level in Media, Broadcast & Production at Cadbury Sixth Form College. After 2 years you’ll be the proud holder of an advanced qualification that’s equivalent to 3 A Levels and you’ll have developed skills in generating and pitching ideas, project planning, filming, editing, graphics, animation, post-production and marketing.

  • You’ll get exclusive access to state-of-the art facilities and equipment, including: dedicated iMac suites, photography and film studios, recording studio, professional cameras, lighting and audio equipment, digital Fab Lab, drones and VR headsets.
  • You’ll learn from tutors with extensive experience within the media sectors
  • You’ll get a ‘MEGA’ support package deal which includes free and unlimited travel, specialist equipment and resources to support your studies and work placements
  • You’ll complete industry placements, preparing you for employment in a range of roles within the creative sector for example: audio production assistant, broadcast assistant, production management assistant, programme assistant, runner, TV production assistant, junior content producer, social media assistant/co-ordinator or even junior media executive

See if you’re cut out for a content creation career!

  • Sign up to attend an Information Webinar for Year 11 pupils and parents/carers on Thursday 23 May
  • Take part in an interactive Discovery Day on Thursday 27 June

 

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