Welcome to your ‘One-Stop Transition Shop’! This is a page with information about the enrolment processes at your local sixth forms and colleges, which will hopefully provide you with information and confidence for when you enrol.
Don't forget, if you think that you can achieve a higher grade than you have been given, you have the option to sit your exams in the autumn.
Remember that if you don't get a higher grade on your exam, you will keep the highest grade that had been given to you.
Speak to your school if you want to sit your exams.
Remember that if you don't get a higher grade on your exam, you will keep the highest grade that had been given to you.
Speak to your school if you want to sit your exams.
Picking your sixth form or college
First up, have you decided where you want to continue your studies? Will it be your local sixth form where you will be in a familiar setting with people you know? Or will it be a college with new faces and a new environment? These may be things you consider before choosing your next steps, however the most important decision is what you want to study.
Try to chose something you enjoy and are interested in. Pick subjects that excite you and that you want to spend two years learning more about- many studies have found that people are more successful in courses that they enjoy and are interested in.
Once you have decided what it is that you want to study, check out which sixth forms and/or colleges deliver those courses. Due to Covid19 it is not possible to visit institutions that you are interested in, but many will have websites full of information and some may even have virtual tours so you can see if that organisation feels right for you.
It’s also advisable to check out the organisations policies, student experience programmes, careers support and general information like bus routes to help you get a good idea of what life will be like to study there. Once you have decided you can apply for the course/s online or over the phone and then you’re all set until enrolment!
First up, have you decided where you want to continue your studies? Will it be your local sixth form where you will be in a familiar setting with people you know? Or will it be a college with new faces and a new environment? These may be things you consider before choosing your next steps, however the most important decision is what you want to study.
Try to chose something you enjoy and are interested in. Pick subjects that excite you and that you want to spend two years learning more about- many studies have found that people are more successful in courses that they enjoy and are interested in.
- Should You Study Something You Love, Or Something Practical? https://www.topuniversities.com/blog/should-you-study-something-you-love-or-something-practical
- Ten Scientific Reasons why its better to study something you love https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/2014/02/10-scientific-reasons-why-its-better-to-study-something-you-love/
Once you have decided what it is that you want to study, check out which sixth forms and/or colleges deliver those courses. Due to Covid19 it is not possible to visit institutions that you are interested in, but many will have websites full of information and some may even have virtual tours so you can see if that organisation feels right for you.
It’s also advisable to check out the organisations policies, student experience programmes, careers support and general information like bus routes to help you get a good idea of what life will be like to study there. Once you have decided you can apply for the course/s online or over the phone and then you’re all set until enrolment!
Enrolment
So, now you have picked your course/s, submitted your application and have your best GCSE grades (either Ofqual processed grade or Centre Assessed Grade/teacher predicted grade- you can chose whichever is the highest), you’re really to enrol!
Due to Covid19 most sixth form schools and colleges are processing enrolments either online or over the phone only. There will be a small number of staff onsite to process very complex applications throughout enrolment, however it is advised to enrol online or over the phone if possible.
To enrol you will need to have your GCSE grades and a form of identification (birth certificate/passport etc. don’t worry if you do not have any proof of identification, just contact the organisation to discuss and they will advise you on other information that can be used). If you are applying for Learning Support Fund or a Student Bursary you will need to provide additional information too (you will need to follow your organisation guidelines to present this information accurately). Once you have these follow your chosen organisations processes to complete your enrolment, then you’re all set to start your next educational steps in September!
So, now you have picked your course/s, submitted your application and have your best GCSE grades (either Ofqual processed grade or Centre Assessed Grade/teacher predicted grade- you can chose whichever is the highest), you’re really to enrol!
Due to Covid19 most sixth form schools and colleges are processing enrolments either online or over the phone only. There will be a small number of staff onsite to process very complex applications throughout enrolment, however it is advised to enrol online or over the phone if possible.
To enrol you will need to have your GCSE grades and a form of identification (birth certificate/passport etc. don’t worry if you do not have any proof of identification, just contact the organisation to discuss and they will advise you on other information that can be used). If you are applying for Learning Support Fund or a Student Bursary you will need to provide additional information too (you will need to follow your organisation guidelines to present this information accurately). Once you have these follow your chosen organisations processes to complete your enrolment, then you’re all set to start your next educational steps in September!
Enrolment processes for different organisations:
Following onto sixth form from your school
If you have chosen to stay at your school and start sixth form, your school will be able to process everything for you! You may wish to contact your school to confirm your subject choices and start dates, then you’re all set for September!
Enrolment at a sixth form school
If your school do not have a sixth form or you want to change to a different school it advised to contact the school directly to ensure your enrolment goes smoothly. Contact the school reception for information and guidance.
King Edward VI sixth form college- online only
King Edward VI will be sending an email to all applicants from 20th August 2020 to start the enrolment process. With this email you will be able to confirm your offer and course choices as well as information on how to upload or attach a photo of your GCSE results. Once you have done this return the email to enrolment2020@kecnuneaton.ac.uk so your application can be processed and confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email with all of the details about starting your course in September.
If you have any further questions you can contact the college via their website https://kecnuneaton.ac.uk/contact/
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College- online only
All applicants to North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College will receive a phone call from 20th August 2020 to start the enrolment process and arrange diagnostic assessments if required. You will then receive an email with an enrolment form and your electronic Learning Agreement, plus instructions on how to upload your GCSE results.
The college is guaranteeing places for all students who have already applied to a full time course prior to 20th August 2020.
The college website https://www.nwslc.ac.uk/enrolment-2020/ also has a link to an online chat feature so you can ask any questions and find out more information about courses.
Coventry College
If you accepted an offer to study at Coventry College before 13th August 2020 the college will email you to confirm further details about starting college in September. If you did not accept an offer before 13th August 2020 you can visit Coventry College to enrol, however all applicants must arrange an appointment via the website https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/enrolment/
There is also an online chat feature to ask any questions and find out more information about courses.
ThinkHigher wish you every success in applying for your chosen courses, we look forward to working with you all again soon. If you wish to speak to any of the team we will be available on 20th August at the following locations:
Please pop to see us- we will even provide you with tasty treats and good company as well as impartial advice and guidance!
If you wish to talk more about your further education options feel free to contact Jo on 07394060040 or joanne.gaffney@warwick.ac.uk
Following onto sixth form from your school
If you have chosen to stay at your school and start sixth form, your school will be able to process everything for you! You may wish to contact your school to confirm your subject choices and start dates, then you’re all set for September!
Enrolment at a sixth form school
If your school do not have a sixth form or you want to change to a different school it advised to contact the school directly to ensure your enrolment goes smoothly. Contact the school reception for information and guidance.
King Edward VI sixth form college- online only
King Edward VI will be sending an email to all applicants from 20th August 2020 to start the enrolment process. With this email you will be able to confirm your offer and course choices as well as information on how to upload or attach a photo of your GCSE results. Once you have done this return the email to enrolment2020@kecnuneaton.ac.uk so your application can be processed and confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email with all of the details about starting your course in September.
If you have any further questions you can contact the college via their website https://kecnuneaton.ac.uk/contact/
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College- online only
All applicants to North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College will receive a phone call from 20th August 2020 to start the enrolment process and arrange diagnostic assessments if required. You will then receive an email with an enrolment form and your electronic Learning Agreement, plus instructions on how to upload your GCSE results.
The college is guaranteeing places for all students who have already applied to a full time course prior to 20th August 2020.
The college website https://www.nwslc.ac.uk/enrolment-2020/ also has a link to an online chat feature so you can ask any questions and find out more information about courses.
Coventry College
If you accepted an offer to study at Coventry College before 13th August 2020 the college will email you to confirm further details about starting college in September. If you did not accept an offer before 13th August 2020 you can visit Coventry College to enrol, however all applicants must arrange an appointment via the website https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/enrolment/
There is also an online chat feature to ask any questions and find out more information about courses.
ThinkHigher wish you every success in applying for your chosen courses, we look forward to working with you all again soon. If you wish to speak to any of the team we will be available on 20th August at the following locations:
- Rugby 10:30-11:30 Costa Coffee, 1 High Street, Rugby
- Nuneaton 12:30-1:30 Riversley Park, outside the Museum tea shop
- Hinckley 2:30-3:30 Delightful Desserts, Regent house, 10 Waterloo Rd
Please pop to see us- we will even provide you with tasty treats and good company as well as impartial advice and guidance!
If you wish to talk more about your further education options feel free to contact Jo on 07394060040 or joanne.gaffney@warwick.ac.uk
