Key information

If you are interested in becoming a student at Minsthorpe Post 16 please apply via  https://www.wakefieldprospectus.co.uk/ and use the following guide to support you.

We hold our annual open evening in the Autumn Term. If you wish to visit the site at any other time. Please get in touch via enquiries@minsthorpe.cc and speak directly to our Associate Assistant Principal (Director of Post 16), Mr Lloyd

• Thursday 17^th October 2024 - Open Evening for Prospective Post 16 Students

The 16-19 Bursary Fund can provide financial support to help some students in their learning. Guidelines are set by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

Schools and Colleges are responsible for awarding bursaries to students, deciding the amounts and setting conditions that students should meet in order to receive support.

If you think you are eligible to receive financial support through the 16-19 Bursary Fund, you should contact Mr Lloyd for more information.

Under Universal Credit, any educational award which is paid to enable persons under age 21 to complete a course of non-advance education does not fall to be treated as grant income, as provided under reg 68(7) of the UC Regulations 2013. Therefore, applying to the Bursary & Free Meals scheme does not impact on benefits.

We have received some additional funding from the Government to support students who have been impacted by the National Lockdown. The 16-19 Tuition Fund, for the academic year 2024-2025, has helped us to increase support for students impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and school closures. Students selected for this support were those who had not gained a Grade 4 in Maths and/or English GCSE. The funding will be used for targeted support classes and tuition.

The fund primarily will support GCSE and Functional Skills Level 1&2 English and Maths. If appropriate it may also be used to support any aim within the learner’s programme of study.

Examples of the support offered will include:

• Small group tuition (less than 5 students)
• Specific topic support through designated teachers and teaching assistants.
• Appropriate resources purchased for students to aid their teaching, learning and progress.
• Academic skills support and development through mentoring.
• Additional support in Vocational Subjects.

The impact of this additional tuition will be reviewed and adapted as the year progresses.

This learning contract is an agreement to inform all stakeholders (students, parents/guardians and staff) involved in the student’s education. It is essential that the student meets the contract responsibilities outlined below as this will enable them to achieve their full potential and maximise success in their chosen pathway.

It is the responsibility of all Post 16 students to:-

1. Check your college emails on a daily basis and respond to staff emails within 24 hours;
2. Contact College by email before 7.45am if absence is required due to illness or other legitimate unforeseen circumstances. This must be daily over the period of absence;
3. a) To gain entrance to the site, scan your lanyard card at the reception gate / Post 16 door;
   b) Not allow visitors or younger students in or out; 
4. Alert Post 16 team via email in advance for authorised planned absences;
5. Achieve 100% punctuality to all timetabled commitments;
6. Not take annual holidays during term time;
7. Meet all work deadlines and be fully committed to all chosen subjects and enrichment options;
8. Attend all compulsory sessions and any bespoke pastoral meetings;
9. Strive to be an independent learner taking full responsibility for your own progress and achievement;
10. Work co-operatively and respectfully with all members of staff throughout the college;
11. Accept the responsibility to act as an appropriate role model for students in years 7 to 11;
12. Attend (preferably with parents/guardians) both Parents Evenings to review and discuss progress and achievement;
13. Wear the Post 16 lanyard (visibly) at all times when on the college site;
14. Use the study centre and any other non-supervised study and social areas respectfully and appropriately;
15. Keep a sensible limit on the amount of time spent in part-time work (NB in term time you cannot be employed during school hours);
16. Be respectful of the local community regarding conduct, litter and noise;
17. Drive and park safely and responsibly on the college site and to only park in designated Post 16 area (Car Park outside the sports and fitness centre, you must register vehicle with the Year Office). No parking at any time in the staff and visitor car parks;
18. Ensure sensible, appropriate and legal use of mobile phones;
19. Adhere to the college E-safety policy (student acceptable use policy);
20. Use the Satchel One – Show my homework app / Microsoft Teams / Zoom as and when instructed by your teachers following the college policies;
21. To dress appropriately for an educational setting at all times, see image below of areas that need to be covered;