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Brockenhurst CollegeLyndhurst RoadBrockenhurstHampshireSO42 7ZE

T: 01590 625555F: 01590 625526E: [email protected]

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The campus in the heart of the New Forest

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Welcome

To prospective studentsThank you for looking at the Brock Sixth Form College Prospectus and CD-ROM.

You will find an extensive range of courses and programmes at all levels to meet your needs.Everything we do is supported by expert individual guidance and support. If you choose to comehere you will find it an excellent place to study. You will work hard and can expect success we havebeen officially identified as one of the very best colleges in the country. The 2008 Ofsted reportsummary on page 14 gives the College the highest grades possible. You will also make new friendsand enjoy yourself! We offer the widest range of opportunities in the area including sport, music anddrama, community service, trips abroad and work experience. You will find the best advice on careersand higher education and excellent facilities for study, social and physical recreation.

Come to our Open Evenings (see facing contents page for dates). These will give you and yourparents/guardians a chance to talk to staff and current students and to s ee our facilities. You can alsovisit our website: www.brock.ac.uk where you will find plenty of further information as well as anonline application form.

To parents and guardiansYoung people today face an exciting and wide range of options after GCSE. This Prospectus andCD-ROM are designed to help you and your son/daughter decide where and what course to study.Brockenhurst is designated an outstanding College by Ofsted and is formally recognised as a BeaconStatus College by the Government the highest accolade available.

The key to our exceptional and ongoing success is a striving for excellence and care for eachindividual student. We know how to build an effective partnership between student, teacher andparent/guardian. Our learning environment is stimulating, challenging and supportive. Our studentsthrive and they get excellent results. They also learn how to be part of a community that valuesand respects each person and prepares them for the world of higher education and work.Brockenhurst College is the first choice for the majority of s chool leavers in our wide catchmentarea. They know that we are specialists in bridging the gap between school and university oremployment, encouraging responsibility and independence in an inclusive community, whilstproviding excellent on-going support.

See what Brockenhurst College has to offer you. Contact us on 01590 625555, visit our website, orbetter still by coming to see us.

Di Roberts BA Hons, Cert.Ed Mr Graham SwetmanPrincipal Chairman of Corporation

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Contents

02Welcome

04 Student views

06Why Brockenhurst?

08 Student life & support

10 Student success

12 Our campus

14 Ofsted inspection

16 Student views

18 Applying to Brockenhurst

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Course information

& application booklet

19 CD-ROM

Open EveningsWednesday 15th October 2008

Thursday 16th October 2008

Wednesday 14th January 2009

Thursday 30th April 2009

All from 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Please do come and visit us. We are alwaysvery pleased to meet you and your parents

or guardians.

Courses to suit you...choose from: A Level Pathway

International Baccalaureate Pathway

Advanced Vocational Pathway

Intermediate Vocational Pathway

Apprenticeship Pathway

Foundation Pathway

Continuing Education Pathway

Do also look at the CD ROM which includesaccess to more detail on courses, video clipsof the College and a variety of otheradditional information.

For details on how to apply for a place on acourse see page 18 of the Prospectus and our

application form in the course informationand application booklet. If you require moreinformation call 01590 625555 or visit ourwebsite at: www.brock.ac.uk

Brockenhurst College seeks to ensure that all students have equality of opportunity to enable themto reach their full potential. Please see page 46 of our course information and application bookletfor details of our equal opportunities policy.

For an outline of all courses together with entry requirements and further general College

information see the course information and application booklet.If you would like all or any part of this brochure in large print,translated into Braille or on a cassette please call 01590 625555.


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My highlight ofCollege has been meetingnew friends and learningwhat student life is likein England. I have beengiven advice from theSkills Developmentdepartment and I thinkthey are very helpful because they talk

with me personally. They teach us howto plan our study time and they give usan idea of how to improve our grades. Ihave been on the Cambridge Universitytrip because I am a member of thegifted and talented group which wasbeneficial.Michel Tang International Student

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Student views

I chose Brockenhurstbecause it had a reallygood reputation and Iknew lots of people thatcame here and really lovedit. When I was applyingfor university my tutorhelped me by havingone-to-ones and he helped me writemy personal statement and with goingthrough my application form. Everyone ishappy to be at College so there is a reallygood learning atmosphere.Matthew Butler Noadswood

The best thing about theCollege are the peopleand the friendlyatmosphere. I went to

the Freshers party inElements in Bournemouthwhich was a really goodplace to meet newpeople. Ive been on two trips, one withBusiness Studies where we went toDisneyland Paris, and also to the Anvil inSouthampton where we watched theLondon Symphony Orchestra play. Forenrichment I joined the SaxophoneQuartet and Samba Band which helped mewith my Music course.Chris Cook Winton

The atmosphere atCollege is really good aseveryone is happy to behere. The gym is reallygreat as its free and youcan use it when youwant. The LRC is good asthere are always

computers and its very quiet so you canget work done. If I need help I caneasily ask as the lecturers are veryapproachable. They also give feedback onassignments. I have been to many of thesocial SU events. I went to JumpinJaks, the Halloween party and Dress toImpress. The SU events are a really funway of socialising. Callum Feltham Mountbatten

The best thing aboutBrockenhurst is all thenew friends I have made.As part of enrichmentI did womens football.This was really good as Imet loads of new peopleand played in lots of

matches. Coming to College has reallyimproved my confidence. The main

differences between school and Collegeare that you get to wear your ownclothes and you are accepted for whoyou are. I travel to College by car. I canalways find a parking space, and becauseits on campus I feel safe leaving my car.Lisa Frampton Glenmoor

Teachers use differentmethods of teaching solessons are interesting.We get time to work onassignments thenteachers give us feedbackso we can improve.Teachers are supportive,passionate and enthusiastic about whatthey are teaching and they want you to be

the best you can. I get the train toCollege with people from my course andwe discuss assignments and catch upbefore College starts.Claire Little Avonbourne

The best thing aboutBrock is the workingenvironment as its a niceplace to learn. I did filmstudies and life drawingas part of enrichmentwhich I enjoyed. Ireceived higher educationadvice from the connexions team who

opened my eyes to different possibilitiesand helped me to decide to do an artfoundation course before university.Leonie Macaulay Salisbury High


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The best thing about mycourse is the variety ofwhat we study. Thelocation of the Collegeis brilliant as its in themiddle of the NewForest. The facilities atBrock are great especiallythe LRC because being a drama studentmeans that I need to read a lot ofplays. I have done Musical Theatreenrichment which involved a lot ofsinging which I enjoyed. My highlight of

College so far has been the Collegeproduction of Les Miserables becauseit gave me experience of working in aprofessional theatre company. Gregory Randall Portchester

The best things aboutBrockenhurst College isthe excellent facilities ithas to offer. There isalways a PC to use inthe LRC and I enjoyusing the gym. Thelecturers are friendly andtreat you with respect. During mycourse we went on one trip toBournemouth University where we weretaken on a tour of the campus whichgave a great insight into uni life.I received advice and guidance withmy UCAS application which was verybeneficial as the process can seem a bitdaunting. We talked through the HigherEducation options in groups and also ona one-to-one basis. I travel to Collegeby train which is quick and I enjoythe social side of it; chatting withmates and meeting people who get on atyour station.Lloyd Cobb St Edwards

I chose Brock Collegebecause there wassomething unique aboutit as it was in the NewForest. There is somuch space to sit andrelax. I am studying Law,Business, English

Language and Politics. I really enjoyLaw because the lesson is always variedwhich makes it extremely interesting.

My highlight of College so far hasbeen being elected as the StudentsUnion president.Joanne Jayerjah Sandown (Isle of Wight)

The atmosphere atCollege is fantastic.Everyone gets on witheach other and is here todo well. I was part ofthe College Newspaperas part of enrichment.This was really

interesting as I was working with likeminded students and it went well withthe courses I was studying. The HBCis a great place to socialise with friendsand offers a wide range of food whichis reasonably priced. The sportsfacilities are up-to-date and are availablefor use during free periods.Josh Keep Queen Elizabeth

Coming to Brock allowedme to focus onsubjects I really enjoy.The campus is set in a

really lovely area and Ienjoy walking to thevillage in my free periodsand also relaxing in theHBC. The sports facilities are fantastic.The LRC is great as there is everythingyou need for your course in there. Iused the careers section in the libraryto research universities as there arelots of HE prospectuses. I travel toCollege by car and I car share with afriend which splits the cost of petrol.Hannah Stammas

Bournemouth School for Girls

Before coming toBrock I had an interviewwhich helped me choosemy course and theyexplained every optionopen to me. The teachersare amazing as they are

always willing to help you.The facilities are really good at College,for example the LRC has so many booksand computers you can use which aregood for revising. I went to theHigher Education Fair which was reallyuseful. The College arranged a tripto Oxford University which showedthe opportunities available to me whenI leave.Maisy Best Hounsdown

The best thing aboutBrock is the new friendsIve made and the fact Ican study subjects thatI love. The College

identified that I wasdyslexic, and informed mytutors who provided me

with extra help. Skills Development wasreally good as they worked with me on aone-to-one basis to help me set outassignments and develop research skills.I travel to College by bus. I listen tomusic, relax and enjoy the scenic journey.Josh Edwards Ringwood


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Outstanding examination results and inspection reportIn 2008 our 500 A level students achieved a pass rate of 98.5%,the twelth consecutive year that our A level pass rate has beensignificantly above the national average. Our InternationalBaccalaureate students and our 480 vocational students alsoachieved excellent results.

Our 2008 Ofsted inspection report confirmed the Colleges

outstanding status and placed us amongst the top colleges inthe country. We also have the coveted Beacon College statuswhich recognises excellence and innovation.

Exceptionally wide range ofcourses and subjectcombinations

We offer 55 AS/A levels, 50 vocational courses,the International Baccalaureate, Apprenticeshipsand a large number of GCSEs. Virtually anycombination you may choose is possible. Thereare also over 60 Enrichment options available.

Specialist post-16 staffOur staff have enormous experience of bothA level and vocational courses and in depthknowledge of the requirements of examinationboards. Many staff are examiners andmoderators and several have been selectedby Ofsted to inspect post-16 colleges. As wellas being qualified teachers, staff teaching onvocational courses have substantial relevantemployment experience. We are recognisedas a Centre of Vocational Excellence for IT,Care, Tourism and Hospitality and Leadershipand Management.

Excellent facilities on asingle site campusOur campus covers 27 acres on a beautiful site inthe New Forest, now a National Park. Recent

additions include a two storey Social Centre anda major extension to the Learning ResourcesCentre. The Beacon Technology Centrecompleted in July 2006 includes state-of-the-artfacilities for IT, Technology, Media andPhotography. Our students have a superblearning environment.

Ease of accessFrequent mainline trains and an extensiveCollege bus network enable students to come to

Brockenhurst from a wide area. Both rail and bustransport are subsidised by the College.

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The teachersencourage studentsto work hard andare there whenever

you need help.

Nadia YoussefTestwood

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Ideal stepping stonebetween school anduniversity or employmentYou are given more responsibility andindependence than in school to develop yourstudy and work skills and prepare you foruniversity or a career. Each subject isallocated Personalised Learning Timealongside their classes. This can take the formof, for example, extended lessons, e-learning,

workshops or guest speakers. Our studentsdescribe the atmosphere as more adult thanthat at school. Staff provide a supportive,caring environment to ease the change fromschool to college.

Easy to settle inStudents tell us they find Brockenhurst a verywelcoming, friendly and personal place. Theaverage group size is about sixteen so there isplenty of individual attention and support from

Lecturers and Personal Tutors. New StudentDay, Induction Day and subject inductionprogrammes will help you to get to know theCollege, gain an overview of your course andmake new friends.

Personal tutorial supportYour progress will be monitored very carefully.Personal Tutors and Tutorial Managers providesupport and regular Parents Evenings arelinked to written reviews of progress which

include individual target grades. An electronicregistration system enables us to monitor yourattendance quickly and effectively and yourIndividual Learning Plans are regularlyupdated. We have recently achieved theMatrix standard external recognition of thehigh quality information, advice and guidanceprovided for our students.

Expert higher educationand careers guidance

Support is available from Careers Advisors andother specialist staff and resources are plentiful.We host major further/higher education andcareers events and have compacts (specialapplication arrangements for some students)with all local universities. We hold theInvestors in Careers standard externalrecognition of the quality of careers andhigher education guidance at Brockenhurst.


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Student life & support

EnrichmentStudents are encouraged to choose at least one Enrichment option from a choice of over 60 activitiesincluding Adventure Club, Black Sheep Records, Choir, Dance Styles, Duke of Edinburgh Award,First Aid, LAMDA, Music Theory, Technical Theatre, Orchestra, Photography, Surfing and Yoga.A wide range of sports are also available.

Sports Academy and Sports for allWith 25 acres of playing fields and a floodlit all-weather playing surface, there is ample room for allsports. Our Sports Academy offers students opportunities in Football (mens and womens), Hockey,Rugby, Netball, Basketball and Badminton. Academy teams compete in county and nationalcompetitions. Our Sports Hall has been extended to include a new Fitness Centre under thesupervision of a full-time Sports Centre Manager. There are facilities for Basketball, Volleyball,Badminton, Indoor Cricket, Tennis, Circuit Training and Indoor Football. We also have access to anAstroturf pitch at Lymington Recreation Centre for our College Hockey teams.

Activities abroad and at homeWork experience is available at a partner college in Hanover, Germany. The BrockenhurstCollege/Lions International link will give you the opportunity to travel all over the world recentplaces visited include Brazil, China, Australia, Canada, Norway, Japan, Sri Lanka and the USA. Visitslast year included one to China. The College also arranges activity holidays abroad. In addition toactivities overseas, each year over 300 educational visits in the UK are organised for students.

Students UnionAn elected Students Union gives all students a voice which can be heard at governing body level.It also arranges social functions such as Bands Nights and the Christmas and Leavers Balls andorganises charity events.

AndYou can meet friends as well as get something to eat and drink in the Hard Brock Caf and theLittle Brock Caf.


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Everyone is happyto be at College sothere is a reallygood learning

atmosphere.

Matthew ButlerNoadswood

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Pastoral supportYou will have a specialist Personal Tutor whowill help with your day-to-day welfare and

support and monitor your performance.You will also receive specialist careers andhigher education advice. Constant supportis provided by your lecturers. You regularlyreview progress and agree targets with yourlecturers and Personal Tutor.

We recognise that students may haveparticular learning needs and ask thatthese are explained to us at interview sothat our specialist staff can plan support.If problems arise, either in or out of College,a professional, confidential and caring

response can be found by visiting our StudentCounsellor and/or receiving advice from ourHealth and Welfare Advisor.

Careers and highereducation guidanceCareers Advisers based at the College canbe consulted by students for individualinterviews. A wide variety of software and alarge stock of literature on universities andcolleges, jobs and training and Gap Yearopportunities are available. Fifty universitiesattend our Higher Education event and fiftyemployers our annual Careers Convention.Visits to universities are arranged and detailedguidance is provided on choice of institutionand course, completing application forms andinterview techniques. Senior specialist staffare available after results are published toprovide extra help.

Parental involvementA close relationship between College andparents or guardians has a very positiveeffect on student performance.Parents/guardians are encouraged to comeinto College at any time to discuss yourprogress and are sent written reviews andcan access daily attendance and progressinformation. We hold regular ParentsEvenings to which you will also be invited.

Gifted and TalentedSpecialist Gifted and Talented tutor groupsprovide information, support and challengefor identified students. In their second yearstudents are encouraged to broaden theirskills by taking an additional subject in eitherScience in Society, Critical Thinking or theextended project. There is also an intranetsite to provide information and a bulletinboard to display up-to-date information.We are committed to helping all ourstudents to achieve their potential and toapply to the best universities including

Oxford and Cambridge.


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Student success

Record results

A record A level pass rate of 98.5% with A-C grades at 74%,together with excellent results from students on vocational

courses, helped make the academic year 2007 2008 anothermemorable one.Our A level success is even more significant when placed in the context of our admissions policy.Unlike selective entry institutions, Brockenhurst is an open access college, with the largest number ofA level candidates in the area - 500 this year.

31 A level subjects reported a 100% pass rate and 55 students gained 3 or more grade As, more thanever before. A record 120 students gained grade As in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.100% pass rates were achieved in all 5 foreign languages French, Spanish, German, Chinese andPortuguese.

Five students achieved one of the top five marks nationally Lawrence Baynham (Noadswood) inPhysics, Simone Paulson (King Edward VI) in Biology, twin sisters Megan and Kelly Laws (St EdmundsCEG) in Photography and Victoria Sampson (Brookfield) in Human Biology. David Reed (St Edwards)achieved one of the top ten marks nationally in English Literature.

Our International Baccalaureate students achieved excellent results and all are progressing touniversity. Nathan Solomon (King Edwards VI) scored an outstanding 41 out of a maximum 42 points.

Our 340 students taking A level equivalent vocational courses achieved exceptional results. A record54 students achieved Distinctions for all parts of their National Diploma and Certificates. Intermediateand Foundation level students gained 75 Distinctions and Merits from a total of 140 candidates.Results on other vocational courses including NVQs and Apprenticeships were also very good.

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The main differencebetween school andCollege is thatCollege is a lot moreindependent andit feels like itspre-university.

Joanne Jayerajah

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Other outstanding studentachievements: About 400 students progressed to university in 2008.

Ten students gained places at Oxford andCambridge Universities: Daniel Waters(Priestlands), Arielle Bennett (Priestlands),Charlotte Holdsworth (Priestlands), LawrenceBaynham (Noadswood), Peter Spittal(Noadswood), Simone Paulson (King Edward VI),Pete Sandeman (King Edward VI), Ella Papior(Downton), Catherine Potterton (Talbot Heath) andHuw Evans (Ringwood Waldorf School).

Performing Arts students performed musicals,classic plays and dramas including Les Miserables

and Christmas and Easter concerts.

Students and staff raised over 12,000 for charities.

Visual Arts students exhibited their work at theannual Art exhibition at the College withadditional Photography, Film and Media displays.

Hospitality student Max Fillaut (Peter Symonds)was offered an apprenticeship at RaymondBlanc's flagship hotel and restaurant Le Manoiraux Quat' Saisons which he will begin in September.

Hospitality students won 23 medals in culinarycompetitions held at the Hotel and CateringShow in Bournemouth.

Performing Arts student Simon Montana Hollosi(Home tutored) was offered full scholarship at theprestigious performing arts training college LaineTheatre Arts.

Football Apprenticeship student Sam Vokes

(Priestlands School) signed a professionalcontract with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

Students won the Hampshire Colleges Leaguesin mens Rugby, mens Cricket and womens 5-a-side Football.

Paul OBrien (Oakmead) was selected for theEnglish Colleges Rugby Squad. NatalieHutchings (Twynham) and Lindsay Atkinson(Hardley) were selected for the South EastEngland Colleges Womens rugby squad, and went

on to achieve Silver medals at the National Finals.

Becky Randall (Highcliffe) was selected for NetballTeam South National Talent League squad.

Four golfers were selected for the South EastEngland Colleges squad and went on to achieveTeam Gold in Mens Golf and Team Bronze inWomens Golf at the National Finals.

Emma Magson (Ringwood) became South EastEngland Tennis Champion and went on to

achieve a Bronze medal at the National Finals.


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Our campus

Facilities at Brockenhurst continue to develop rapidlywith recent additions including:

Beacon Technology Centre Business Excellence Centre

Learning Resources Centre

Sports Hall extension including a Fitness Centre

Two storey social centre (Hard Brock Caf)These supplement well-equipped specialist and general teaching rooms, industry standard TrainingKitchens, and a Restaurant which is open to the public, excellent outdoor facilities for sport and highquality childcare facilities.

The campus is situated on a 27 acre site in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, accessible for

people with limited mobility and with excellent bus and rail connections.

The College will continue to enhance the campus to provide even more exceptional facilities andresources to complement the existing outstanding teaching and learning provision. A new all weatherplaying surface, new tennis courts and Sports Hall are scheduled for 2010. The College is fortunate tohave extensive land and the new sports facilities and later buildings will be carefully sited to ensureteaching and learning are unaffected during development. The enhanced campus will retain theunique Brock identity by building on the Colleges 100 year old history, whilst also being sympatheticto our Forest surroundings.


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The LRC is usefulfor exams becauseit is quiet andthere is always a

computer available.

Sasha FlatauPriestlands

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LRCThe Learning Resources Centre (LRC) offers awide range of printed and electronic resourcesas well as a variety of different study facilities.

On the ground floor there are approximately23,000 books, over 100 journal titles, CDs andDVDs. In addition, there are 14 open accesscomputers, 4 group study rooms, a silent studyroom and 70 quiet study places for students towork. Upstairs in the ILT Centre, there are 70more study places and 45 bookablecomputers. Throughout the LRC there iswireless connectivity and there are a number oflaptops which are available for loan which canbe used in the LRC. A team of experiencedLRC staff are on hand to assist with research

using printed and electronic sources.

Hard Brock CafThe Hard Brock Caf offers a two storey socialarea where you can relax and meet up withfriends. The Caf provides a wide variety of hotand cold meals, quick snacks, drinks and icecreams. The ground floor is a very popularchoice for many students, with MTV and avariety of hot meals including healthy andvegetarian options. The top floor has a jukebox to allow you to listen to music of yourchoice and offers cold meals such assandwiches and wraps.

Beacon Technology CentreThe Beacon Technology Centre costing3.5m, includes state-of-the-art facilities for IT,Technology, Media and Photography.

ITOver 1m has been spent on IT equipment/infrastructure in the last three years, with dataprojectors in more than half our classroomsand at least one computer in each classroom.A high-speed College-wide computernetwork allows you to access your files andalso the internet whilst working on any ofthese computers. Many of our systems arealso accessible from home.


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Ofsted inspection

An outstanding College

Brockenhurst College was inspected by Ofsted in May 2008.Inspectors observed classes, examined students work, assessedstudents results and met with students, staff and Governors.The grades awarded are the highest that can be achieved andthe report confirms that the Colleges work continues to beoutstanding across all areas.

Brockenhurst Colleges Grades:Achievement and Standards Outstanding: Grade 1

Quality of Provision Outstanding: Grade 1

Leadership and Management Outstanding: Grade 1

Effectiveness of Provision Outstanding: Grade 1

Capacity to Improve Outstanding: Grade 1

Equality of Opportunity Outstanding: Grade 1

Inspectors summarisedthe Colleges strengthsas follows: Very high success rates.

Very good progress made byall students.

Very good teaching and learning.

Outstanding educational andsocial inclusion.

Outstanding academic andpastoral support.

Excellent advice and guidance.

Highly effective quality assurancearrangements.

Outstanding leadership andmanagement.


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The lecturers arevery supportive,approachable andalways willingto help.

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The Inspection Report states:

Achievement and standards are outstanding.

Teaching and learning are outstanding.

Teachers create an excellent environmentfor learning and provide an appropriate levelof challenge for all students.

Pastoral support is exceptionally good.

Communication with parents is excellentand a parental portal is available on theCollege intranet.

Guidance and support for students areoutstanding.

Students are encouraged to have highaspirations and are well motivated and self-confident.

Teachers feedback is very good and clearlyindicates what students need to do to improvetheir work and achieve higher grades.

Personal Tutors monitor studentsprogress thoroughly.

Social and educational inclusion areoutstanding.

Students achieve very well, irrespective oftheir backgrounds, gender, ethnicity orlearning needs.

The College has a strong ethos of meetingindividual students needs.

Students produce very good work andthoroughly enjoy College life.


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Student views

One of the best thingsabout Brock is its greatlocation. The lecturershave been very helpful andI enjoy the freedom ofCollege life as you have

more responsibility tomanage your own time.The Hard Brock Caf is huge and it isgreat to be able to sit outside on thelawn in the summer with your friends.There are always plenty of PCs free inthe LRC which is great. My tutor helpedme with the UCAS process whenapplying to University. I had one-to-oneswith him so I could fully understandwhat I needed to do.Anna Brewer Parkstone Grammar

The teachers are reallynice and supportive andI have received a lot ofsupport from mypersonal tutor. You getto see your tutor everyweek and they helpyou plan your time.The facilities at the College are reallygood. There are lots of useful books inthe LRC. Theres a gym to go to and theCaf is really good for socialising.Emily Lloyd Hardley

I was offered anapprenticeship placementwith the BournemouthEcho and decided to domy qualification throughBrockenhurst College.I have really enjoyedlearning whilst working.

My colleagues have taught me a lot andI have gained a huge amount ofexperience. This has been backed up bythe NVQ qualification in BusinessAdministration that I have completedwith the support of my assessor whohas visited me on a regular basis. He hastalked me through tasks that I was notfamiliar with and has suggested howI can get the evidence and experience Ineed to successfully complete mycourse. I would recommend doing anapprenticeship to other students whoare keen to get out to work as soonas possible.Melissa Jones Lytchett Minister

I chose my course bydeciding what subjects Iliked at GCSE, coming tothe open evenings andlooking at theprospectus. The bestthing about College isthere is a goodatmosphere for learning as students arereally self motivated. The main differencebetween school and College is that atCollege you have to be a lot moreindependent. With Performance Studiesyou get to see lots of performances andmeet new people who share the sameinterests as you.

Sasha Flatau Priestlands

The best thing aboutBrockenhurst are thepeople on my coursewho are really nice.

The social life atBrockenhurst is reallygood with lots of eventsgoing on. My tutoris really helpful and I found theaccommodation team really supportive -they explained things clearly to me andgave me help when completing applicationforms. I would recommend Brockenhurstto other International students.Christy Pieniazek International Student

There is a diverserange of people at theCollege and lots ofsocial groups, so youwill always be able tomake friends with likeminded people. The musicfacilities are really good

and can be used outside of lesson time.The College subscribes to manydatabases which are free to students touse, these are great for coursework.My tutors helped me with my exam

technique and I have seen a vastimprovement ever since.Samuel Brook Arnewood

Facilities for computingare excellent as there isa good network system,excellent IT support,and up to datecomputers. B Block isnew so its a niceenvironment to learn. Iam part of the gifted and talentedprogramme. We have regular meetings tohelp with my university applications and

we are also given extra help with keyskills if we want it.Stewart Buchan Applemore


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Applying to Brockenhurst

ApplicationComplete the application form in the course information and application booklet which you will findinside the back cover. Alternatively, print and complete an application form from the CD-ROM orcomplete the application form on the College website at www.brock.ac.uk . Some schools havespecial arrangements for sending forms to us, otherwise post yours directly to:

College Student Admissions, Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZE.

InterviewWhen we receive your application form we ask your school for a copy of your Record of Achievementor a reference and then arrange an informal discussion between you and one of our schools liaisonteam members, either in College or at your school. This enables us to discuss course optionstogether with any plans you have for the future.

Offer of a placeYou will receive a letter offering you a place at the College and outlining your provisional course asagreed at interview. You also get information on the financial and travel assistance available.A further personal interview is available on request.

Further informationIn May we send you more information about the College and about travel and financial assistance.In August we send you information about post exam results guidance, the Induction Day in

September and travel information for the start of term.

Post exam results guidanceAfter the publication of GCSE results you have the opportunity to discuss your course with us again,and to alter it if necessary, before your final choice of programme is agreed.

New Students & Induction DaysNew Students Day will take place on Wednesday 1st July 2009. You will be able to try out yourchosen courses, explore the campus and meet new friends. Induction Day is in early September 2009and is your first day at College as a new student. You will meet your Personal Tutor and other

students in your group, be given your personal timetable and choose your Enrichment options.Do telephone us on 01590 625555 at any time for general information and advice. College staff areavailable throughout the year to discuss course and career prospects with you and yourparents/guardians. For travel and financial information and advice telephone 01590 625533.

As one of the country's top colleges, Brockenhurst also offers outstanding learning opportunities for:

International Students Adults learners Employee trainingFor more information or to request brochures on these areas of the College please contact us on:01590 625555 or visit our website at: www.brock.ac.uk

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