The Independent Schools Association National Art Competition is held annually. It is a wonderful opportunity for schools to showcase their students’ art and for teachers to share best practice and ideas. The competition is to be held online this year. All entry forms for the regional competitions must now be submitted online via the ISA website. Click here for the entry form. Please be aware that there have been date changes. North Area deadline is now Friday 25 September. North Competition will be judged by Thursday 1 October. The National Art Competition Final will take place on Thursday 25 and Friday 26...
College Updates – Nelson & Colne and Accrington & Rossendale
Nelson and Colne College, and Accrington & Rossendale College, have released the below information for school leavers and year 11’s, interested in looking at college as an option next year: Late enrollers. We are still enrolling. There is a drop-in session 4-5pm Mon-Fri – or you can book an appointment via myself for a learner also. Applicant Data and destinations. We have a report with a list of names available if you wish to see which of your learners applied but did not enrol with us. We would be grateful on feedback from you regarding the destinations of these learners...
Exam Support
The following brochure has been put together to help you in supporting your child this results day. After months of hard work, late-night revision sessions and copious amounts of coffee, the long wait is (almost) finally over for the hundreds of thousands of teenagers across the country waiting to find out their exam results.
TAS Covid19 Update
Hello, Following the confusion over whether schools are to return after the May half term and the conflicting advice from the government, The DFE, from the ISC, ISA and the unions, The Alternative School would like to advise you of what our plans look like from the 1st June until the 24th July, when we will break for Summer. Firstly, we are making contingency plans to ensure that we have some of our team available throughout the summer to touch base with pupils and to offer some activity sessions, carefully easing pupils back into the school campuses. Safeguarding calls over the summer period will also continue and we hope that this...
B&FC Parent/Guardian Update
Blackpool & Fylde College have released the below letter which has gone out to all parents/guardians of School Leaver applicants.
School Leavers – Confirming your place (B&FC)
Just a reminder Blackpool & Fylde College are still here to support you should you have any queries about Post-16 options or B&FC. Applications are still being taken (via the B&FC website), interviews are still being conducted (via telephone) and offers are still being sent out (via post). It is important that if you have received an offer, either recently or at some point this academic year, you confirm that offer following the steps in your letter (and set out below). As detailed in the Offer Letters: To confirm your place, simply complete the enclosed postcard and send it back...
Nelson & Colne College Update
For all pupils who are hoping to attend Nelson & Colne college, there will be a virtual new student day on 6 July. Applicants will be sent information on this towards the end of June. The schools team will be available for live Q&A on the day. Nelson & Colne College have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions in order to answer any queries you may have:
Blackpool and the Fylde College Update
College Interviews Applicants who had not yet had their interview before lockdown, or who have just recently submitted applications, are being contacted by telephone from curriculum tutors for their college interview and IAG. New Students You should have received some ‘keep busy’ work from Lily which you should share with your students. We are hoping to get this onto a section on the website too. We anticipate that the vast majority of new students for September will have at least one session of their induction onsite during August and September. We will contact applicants directly about this as we would normally...
Apprenticeship Applicant Information
We understand that, right now, prospective Apprentices Nelson and Colne/Accrington College may be worried about not finding a placement before September. The college will continue to work with you during this period, and if you are unable to secure an employer, they will ensure you get put onto a suitable programme that is aligned to your career aims. The communications that have been sent to applicants can be found below. General: http://createsend.com/t/j-680CEF985589123A2540EF23F30FEDED Business: http://createsend.com/t/j-CE8616085B32CD452540EF23F30FEDED Construction: http://createsend.com/t/j-39F9A16A9E9FCD1E2540EF23F30FEDED Engineering: http://createsend.com/t/j-860CD5A49C608CE82540EF23F30FEDED Hair and Beauty: http://createsend.com/t/j-8103DA99AD729E9B2540EF23F30FEDED Health and Social Care: http://createsend.com/t/j-0CC675292ECD43BE2540EF23F30FEDED