How to Apply to blatch6
Choosing your courses
You need to think carefully about what subjects you are interested in and what level of course you wish to apply for. See what courses we have to offer at Blatch 6
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Return your application form to Caroline Rivett, Blatch 6, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW.
Level 2 courses
Level 2 courses are at an intermediate level. They are usually for students who want to work at the equivalent of GCSE’s and who may want to focus on a particular area of study, e.g travel and tourism, art and design, construction or hairdressing. Students will be expected to participate in supplementary subjects to make up a full course of study therefore these students must show they are able to study at this level by achieving grade A – C at GCSE in at least two subjects. Some of these courses may be provided by external agencies to ensure a good skills base for our students.
Level 3 courses
Level 3 courses are at an advanced level of study. To begin work on advanced level courses, students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSE’S at grades A* to C in at least four different subjects. Some subjects will ask for grade Bs or for prior skills to have been acquired. Details are available upon request.
A Levels
An A Level consists of four units studied over two years, marked by externally assessed exams and internally assessed coursework. Two units are generally assessed at the end of the first year, resulting in a qualification called the AS level (Advanced Subsidiary level). Another two modules are then assessed at the end of the second year, making up the A2. The A2 does not form a qualification in its own right and a satisfactory completion of both AS and A2 units is required for a completed A level in a given subject.
Btec level 3 courses are also offered in some subjects. These are of the equivalent standard to A levels but are usually a two year course, consisting of assessed coursework units.
The normal practice is to take four subjects in year 12, reducing to three at A2, although some students continue with four.
The Creative and Media diploma is also being offered this year. This will be a full time two year qualification in itself. Details are available in the course descriptors.
Making an application
Once you have thought about your options and decided your subjects, you need to make an application to blatch6. Application forms are available online. Please read this carefully and return your application form to Caroline Rivett, Blatch 6, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW.
Please make sure you stick to the published deadlines for your application to go smoothly.
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Internal Blatch students
You will usually be given an allocated time for an interview where you will be seen by a member of the sixth form team. This will cover your progress so far, your plans for the future and any subject choices or questions. It will be your chance to find out more about the way sixth form works. You can hand your application form in during the interview.
External students from other institutions
Please fill in an application form for blatch6 and return or send to Caroline Rivett at blatch6 reception. (See our Contact details). We will then invite you to attend an interview with one of the sixth form team to discuss your plans for the future, talk about your progress, see references and answer any questions you may have about blatch6.
Following interviews, you will normally receive a provisional offer of a place at blatch6. By receiving an offer well in advance of the GCSE exams, you will have clear targets to aim for and will be able to plan your work and revision accordingly.
Once you have received your GCSE grades, you will be asked to confirm your place and your subjects at blatch6. This will usually happen during the September induction time. If you have changed your mind about one of your courses because of exam results we can accept most late changes providing you satisfy the entry requirements and spaces remain for that course. |
