NEW Performing Arts Centre

Newcastle-under-Lyme College will redevelop the old Fire Station on Knutton Lane to accommodate an exciting new Performing Arts Centre. The centre will extend the range of courses which are available to students in Newcastle and the surrounding area. Courses in Performing Arts, Music Technology and Technical Theatre Production will complement existing provision and will also add a new Higher Education route, Foundation Degree in Dance and Theatre Arts.

The new state of the art facilities will include dance studios, music studios, an indoor performance theatre and external performance space.

The centre will be completed by August 2014 ready for the first intake of students in September!

New Pathway Structure

The Sixth Form Pathway includes vocational Level 3 courses and A level courses and the Progression and Skills Based Pathway includes vocational Entry Level, Level 1 (Foundation) and Level 2 courses.

Sixth Form A Level Pathway is a demanding programme that is best suited to students who want to study several different subjects in depth and who are prepared to work hard and perform well under exam conditions.  It’s important to think about the subject combinations if a student has a particular career or job in mind.

• There are more than 35 subjects available
• Students will study 3 or 4 subjects
• Courses will develop independent study skills and students will be introduced to relevant enterprise and work related learning.
• Talent+ Programme
Sixth Form Vocational Pathway is a Level 3 vocational programme (BTEC Extended Diploma) that is ideal for students who have a real interest in, or passion for a general career area.  They are best suited to students with good planning and organisational skills, who can hit deadlines and who enjoy working on multiple assignments at the same time.
• There are more than 14 different general vocational programme areas to choose from.
• There is the opportunity to re-take GCSEs in English and Maths if a grade C is not achieved in school, full support and preparation will be given for this.
• Programmes will be completed over a two year period working on 18 different units in that time.
• The programme will include enterprise learning and/or work experience.
• Talent + Programme
Progression and Skills Based Pathways are delivered at three different levels, Entry Level, Level 1 (Foundation) and Level 2. These courses are designed as a stepping stone to progress onto a higher level vocational programme or an Apprenticeship.
• 1 year course
• Develop English & Maths skills
• Students will progress onto a higher level qualification upon gaining a Merit  

Welcome to the School Liaison blog

The School Liaison Team comprises of Gareth Hughes School Liaison Team Leader and Tara Wallbanks School Liaison Officer at Newcastle-under-Lyme College!

We will be posting regular blogs throughout the year updating you on college open events, workshops and tasters that the School Team coordinate.

In this welcome blog we are highlighting our general open events for full-time courses and links to our popular Facebook page and Twitter account where we will Tweet which schools the team are visiting throughout the year.

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Open Events
Thursday 10 October 2013
5:30-8pm

Wednesday 13 November
5:30-8pm

Thursday 5 December
5:30-8pm

Saturday 25 January 2014
10-12noon

Wednesday 12 March  (NEW)
5:30-8pm

Saturday 21 June
10-12noon

You can contact the team directly with any questions about NULC or course advice by using our school liaison e-mail address, schools@nulc.ac.uk or by calling 01782 254347.

Hope to see you soon!

COOP Academy in an Academic v Vocational taster day

On 19 and 20 of June over 40 Year 10 pupils from the COOP Academy of Stoke on-Trent attended a two day taster event at Newcastle-under-Lyme College.

The first day of their ‘College Experience’ focused on A’ Levels with the students participating in taster sessions in Psychology, Sociology, Law and Sport Science.

Day two focused on practical and vocational areas of the college and were able to choose a taster in a subject that they were interested in.

Tasters in Construction, Public Services, Floristry, Hair & Beauty, Sport, Travel & Tourism, Engineering and Child Development.

The two day visit was a great success with many students leaving with a better idea of what they would like to study when they go to college for real!

Paige Williams commented on what she enjoyed about the Academic Day where she participated in Law, Sport, Psychology and Forensic Science. “The debate we had in Law, also learning about things in Sport,”

Courtney Fritzl also commented “I found that I liked the Law and Sociology subjects, I would think about studying at college as they were interesting and very debatable,”

Chloe Leavy commented on the vocational tasters in Sport, Painting & Decorating and Child Development “Finding out about different courses available here. I especially enjoyed the Painting & Decorating as we did different techniques.

Students will get the opportunity to experience these tasters again when they start Year 11 so that they can make an informed decision about their college choices.

If you would like any course advice or you would like the opportunity to experience a college taster before you apply then please ask your teacher to contact Gareth Hughes or Tara Wallbanks at schools@nulc.ac.uk or 01782 254347. 

Wolstanton pupils don their lab coats and make a mess!

On 11 July 2013 around 13 Year 10 pupils from Wolstanton High school were asked to take part in a specific Science & Maths taster day to find out what subjects they would need to study to become a Scientist! 

The day started with a lecture on Mathematics where NULC Maths lecturer Andy Snape bamboozled the pupils with mathematical equations that all Scientists must understand. They experienced other interactive sessions in Physics, Chemistry and Biology where they were able to understand how each area of science complements the other and that good knowledge of all areas will improve their chances of gaining employment in that area in the future.

The aim of the taster day was to give the budding young scientists the opportunity to find out what A’ Level subjects they should take in order to pursue a career in Science or Medicine.

Joshua Harding commented ‘I enjoyed how interactive the lessons were and how challenging the tasters were’.
 
Lauren Riley was impressed with the information she was given by NULC Science Coordinator Lucy Nevitt on the college Science, Technology, Maths & Engineering (S.T.E.M) activities. ‘I enjoyed the talk from Lucy about S.T.E.M and ask her questions’.

Wolstanton High School Head of Science Emma Postlethwaite felt the day was exactly what she hoped for and commented ‘I think the students got a lot out of the day- thank you to all the staff involved!’

If you would like any course advice or you would like the opportunity to experience a college taster before you apply then please ask your teacher to contact Gareth Hughes or Tara Wallbanks at schools@nulc.ac.uk or 01782 254347.

Painting and Decorating Taster at NULC

If you would like to book a taster session or arrange a bespoke tour of the College for your school please contact Gareth Hughes or Tara Wallbanks on schools@nulc.ac.uk or 01782 254347.

Landscape Gardening Taster At NULC

If you would like to book a taster session or arrange a bespoke tour of the College for your school please contact Gareth Hughes or Tara Wallbanks on schools@nulc.ac.uk or 01782 254347.