The art and fashion pathway is aimed at developing creative and technical skills in these subjects.
Learners have the scope to target areas of interest and to look at differing ways to approach creativity.

Can only be studied alongside biology A-level. Aimed at learners interested in the medical field e.g.
medics, nursing, veterinary or dentist careers.

- You will have talks from universities and professionals in the field.
- You will carry out extra experiments to support your future studies, including the opportunity to dissect a
small mammal.
- Participation in online competitions e.g. Biology
Olympiad. These can be used to support university
applications.
- Live Online chats with scientists e.g. ‘I am a scientist, get me out of here’
- Support in applying for related courses.

 This pathway allows you to write for pleasure, explore different genres and styles and read and share the work of your peers. It is a great way to do some creative relaxation and share your language skills!

Do you find filmmaking fascinating? Ever thought about your favourite film director or style? Or perhaps you're just passionate about watching films in general? Maybe you want to know what it takes to make a successful film from script to screen by trying it yourself? In an increasingly media-saturated world, the production of Film & TV is integral to a critical understanding of the modern world and our society.

You can gain valuable and transferable skills such as ideas development, pitching, scriptwriting, production management, camera operation, professional film editing, marketing and distribution. Unlike courses that heavily rely on theory, you'll practice almost everything you learn. Challenge yourself by working outside of your comfort zone, applying the resources around you, networking with other students to help you and develop your area of interest. Lastly, we will consider a possible distribution and what it takes to screen your work! Would you want to design a marketing poster or produce a trailer? Could TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Vimeo and YouTube play a part in the digital age?

This creative pathway aims at learners with a curious mindset and passion for creativity, you don't need any previous film experience. You'll become a producer whilst gaining hands-on experience by making a 5 minute short film of your choice. Use your freedom to generate different ideas and make your dream a reality! Don't forget to have fun!

This pathway allows you to discuss current affairs, past issues and timeless debates. You will learn the basics of body language, public speaking, rebuttals and researching reliable sources of information. The assessment is external, and you must actively participate for 5 minutes. You will be awarded with a Level 3 Award in Debating with a maximum of 12 UCAS Points. Debate is a great way to work on your public speaking, researching skills and teamwork.  
 
Examples of previous debates:  
·         Social media does more harm than good  
·         Upbringing is the sole cause of child criminals 
·         The death penalty should be reinstated  
·         Himmler was responsible for the Holocaust  
 

 This pathway is intended to be of interest to any learner who has an interest in the study of the past plus anyone who is studying A-level history. The pathway will introduce some local, topical and relevant debates looking at how historical debates and interpretations can change over time.

IT/Cyber Security Pathway: you will have the opportunity to gain training in Microsoft Office and sit the official exams to become a fully certified Microsoft Office Specialist. This is an employable skill that is free of charge to you if you choose this pathway and a must-have in any CV when you leave college.  

During Year 1 tutorial sessions you will learn how to create a CV and you will have the opportunity in the pathway lessons to use your IT skills to develop your CV to send to employers. 

In the summer term, you will gain training in Cybersecurity and get involved in a team project. After your training you and your team will be able to complete a plan of defence against a catastrophic cybersecurity event. The Digital Development Team will then judge all teams work and the winning team will be offered work experience with them, in Year 2 where you will gain valuable skills about how to use and create content for VR/AR headsets. 
 

Can only be studied alongside maths A-level. [Best when combined with at least one of: physics, computer science, chemistry, economics] 

Explore interesting ‘beyond the spec’ mathematical concepts and prepare for UKMT competitions.  Aimed at learners looking to investigate and apply mathematics within STEM. You will explore the idea and applications of imaginary numbers. You will work on a range of design, build and test projects. You will prepare for and participate in UKMT competitions, and conduct a scientific investigation, applying A-level content from your chosen subjects.
 

 Are you a fan of watching different films and genres? Do you want to find out what is really behind the scenes on how productions are made? This pathway allows you to acknowledge the process of film production and discover what it takes to succeed in the media/film industry. You will work together in small teams based on your interests and make a 5mins short film from scratch. Along the way, you will try out different production roles areas such as directing, pitching, scriptwriting, storyboarding, producing, filming, editing and more! It’s your opportunity to explore your passion and interests in filmmaking.
 
The media pathway is also great for gaining functional skills needed for employment and further education such as public speaking, research and teamwork.  
 
In the end, the short films produced will be screened in the college where you can invite your friends to come along and check out your amazing work!

Within this pathway you can sign up to college sports teams for netball, rugby or football. This pathway involves commitment to training sessions twice a week and fixtures on Wednesdays where you will compete with other colleges and can only be taken by learners who are part of the sports academy.

In the Young Enterprise pathway we form teams to participate in Young Enterprise’s company program competition. Learners will create a business with investment of their own money and design, produce and sell products throughout the year. There are a number of competitive trade fairs throughout the year culminating in the Company Of The Year award. Last year our team were successful across several categories, finally taking the award for Best Regional Customer Service.

This pathway aligns very closely with A-level Business however a wide range of skills is needed to create a successful team. Learners with an interest in creative arts or writing can become familiar with how to make and market their work in a small business context.

In this pathway you will have a chance to explore psychological phenomena beyond the A-level specification as well as taking part in your own psychological research studies.