A warm welcome to all year 10 students!
During the coming year you will be thinking about what you would like to do after your GCSEs and we are here to help you to decide whether or not Blackpool Sixth is the place for you. We want to make sure you have lots of information about our courses and can get an insight into what life as a student with us is like.
Below on our hub you will find mini video lessons for each of our subjects to help you understand more about our courses, video introductions to the wider Blackpool Sixth experience, and tasks for you to try at home. Feel free to dip in and out of these
subjects and try as many as you like.
Next term we hope you will be able to visit Blackpool Sixth at one of our open events to find out even more. Follow us on social media @blackpoolsixth for the latest information.
If you feel that Blackpool Sixth might be an option for you then we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible next term. You can apply via our website. Filling in an application does not mean you would have to come to Blackpool Sixth, it just means that you are interested and we can give you lots of support with deciding what is best for you.
We advise that you get your application in as soon as possible next term for the following reasons:
• Opportunity to sign up to forthcoming events
• Receive updates on what is happening at Blackpool Sixth
• Get advice and guidance on careers and subject choices
A message from our principal, Jill
“Our teachers and other staff have been busy putting together videos, resources, activities and other materials which are all designed to help you find out more about Blackpool Sixth. These will really help you understand just how rich and exciting the Blackpool Sixth experience is and why our students tell us how much they enjoy being part of our extremely friendly and welcoming college community. We hope that you have a good summer and that you are looking forward to taking that exciting next step in your education.”
SUBJECT HUB
Please find below a hub of exciting resources for all of our courses. Meet your teachers and find out more about the subjects we have to offer by trying tasks and lessons in your chosen subjects. Feel free to try as many as you like.
BUSINESS & IT
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Business
- A Level Computer Science
- A Level Economics
- BTEC Business
- BTEC IT
- Level 3 in Financial Studies by the LIBF (London Institute of Banking and Finance).
A Level BUSINESS STUDIES
Welcome to A Level Business Studies. Watch the video above as teacher Dan introduces you to the team, chats to some current business students, and sets you an exciting task. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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A Level Business – Welcome Booklet |
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A Level COMPUTER SCIENCE
Welcome to A Level Computer Science. Watch the video above as your teacher introduces you to the course. Any resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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A Level Computer Science – Welcome Booklet |
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A Level ECONOMICS
Welcome to A Level Economics. Watch the video above as your teacher introduces you to the course. Any resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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A Level Economics – Welcome Booklet |
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A Level Economics – Task |
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BTEC BUSINESS
Welcome to BTEC Business. Watch the video above as your teacher introduces you to the course. Any resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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BTEC Business – Welcome Booklet |
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BTEC IT
Welcome to BTEC IT. Watch the video above as your teacher introduces you to the course. Any resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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BTEC IT – Welcome Booklet |
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BTEC IT – Task |
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LIBF FINANCIAL STUDIES
Welcome to LIBF Financial Studies. Watch the video above as your teacher introduces you to the course. Any resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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LIBF Financial Studies – Welcome Booklet |
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LIBF Financial Studies – Activity |
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EXTRA RESOURCES
ENGLISH & MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level English Language
- A Level English Literature
- A Level English Language and Literature Combined
- A Level French
- A Level Spanish
A Level ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Welcome to A Level English Language. Watch the slideshow to learn more about the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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A Level English Language – Presentation |
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A Level ENGLISH LITERATURE
Welcome to A Level English Literature. Watch the slideshow to learn more about the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Task |
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A Level ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (COMBINED)
Welcome to A Level English Language and Literature (Combined). Watch the slideshow to learn more about the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Task 1 |
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Task 2 |
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A Level French
Welcome to A Level French. Watch the video to learn more about the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Idioms & Animals |
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Welcome to A Level Spanish. Watch the video to the left, to learn more about the course and to take part in the mini taster lesson.
EXTRA RESOURCES
HUMANITIES
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Ancient History
- A Level Geography
- A Level Law
- A Level Modern History
- A Level Religion, Ethics and Philosophy
A Level ANCIENT HISTORY
Welcome to A Level Ancient History. Watch the video as teacher Pete introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Pompeii |
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A Level GEOGRAPHY
Welcome to A Level Geography. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Task |
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A Level LAW
Welcome to A Level Law. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Task |
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A Level MODERN HISTORY
Welcome to A Level Modern History. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Atom Bomb (task) |
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A Level RELIGION, ETHICS & PHILOSOPHY
Welcome to A Level Religion, Ethics & Philosophy. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Task |
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EXTRA RESOURCES
MATHS
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Maths
- A Level Further Maths
- A Level Statistics
Maths
EXTRA RESOURCES
PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC & MEDIA
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Drama & Theatre Studies
- A Level Film Studies
- A Level Media Studies
- A Level Music
- A Level Music Technology
- BTEC Film & TV Production
- BTEC Music
- BTEC Dance
- BTEC Musical Theatre
- BTEC Performing Arts
- BTEC Performing Arts – Dance
- BTEC Performing Arts – Musical Theatre
Click the icons below to visit an exciting, bespoke website for each of your courses.
Each site has a video, task and course information.
EXTRA RESOURCES
SCIENCE
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Biology
- A Level Chemistry
- A Level Electronics
- A Level Physics
- CTEC Applied Science
- CTEC Engineering
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Welcome to Biological Sciences. Watch the videos above as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found to the right.
RESOURCES
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Chemical Sciences |
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CHEMICAL SCIENCES
Welcome to Chemical Sciences. Watch the videos above as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found to the right.
RESOURCES
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Chemical Sciences |
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Welcome to Physical Sciences. Watch the videos above as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course.
EXTRA RESOURCES
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Psychology
- A Level Sociology
- Level 3 Criminology
- BTEC Health & Social Care
Level 3 CRIMINOLOGY
Welcome to Level 3 Criminology. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Activity sheet |
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BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Welcome to BTEC Health & Social Care. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Activity sheet |
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A Level PSYCHOLOGY
Welcome to A Level Psychology. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Activity sheet |
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A Level SOCIOLOGY
Welcome to A Level Sociology. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks your through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Activity sheet |
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EXTRA RESOURCES
SPORT, TOURISM AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Physical Education
- BTEC Sport & Exercise Science
- BTEC Sport Performance & Excellence
- BTEC Travel & Tourism
- BTEC Uniform Protective Services
A Level PE
Welcome to A Level PE. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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YouTube Link |
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BTEC SPORT AND SPORT SCIENCE
Welcome to BTEC Sport & Sport Science. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course.
BTEC TRAVEL & TOURISM
Welcome to BTEC Travel & Tourism. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Welcome |
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Activity 1 |
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Activity 2 |
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BTEC UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Welcome to BTEC Uniformed Protective Services. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course.
RESOURCES
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Task |
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EXTRA RESOURCES
VISUAL ARTS
Take a look at the valuable and engaging resources available for your subject(s).
To find out more about our subjects and their entry requirements CLICK HERE.
- A Level Art- Fine
- A Level Art- Graphics
- A Level Art- Photography
- A Level Art- Textiles
- A Level Art – Art, Craft & Design
- BTEC Art & Design
- BTEC Fashion Design, Promotion & Marketing
A Level Art, Craft & Design
Welcome to A Level Art, Craft & Design. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Drawing Task |
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A Level Art: Fine Art
Welcome to A Level Art: Fine Art. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Drawing Task |
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A Level Art: Graphic Design
Welcome to A Level Art: Graphic Design. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Drawing Task |
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A Level Art: Photography
Welcome to A Level Art: Photography. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Drawing Task |
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A Level Art: Textiles
Welcome to A Level Art: Textiles. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Drawing Task |
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BTEC Level 3 Art & Design
Welcome to BTEC Level 3 Art & Design. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
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Drawing Task |
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BTEC Level 3 Fashion Design, Promotion & Marketing
Welcome to BTEC Level 3 Fashion Design, Promotion & Marketing. Watch the video as your teacher introduces you to the team and talks you through the course. Resources for the tasks and activities can be found below.
RESOURCES
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Drawing Task |
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EXTRA RESOURCES
We promote equality of opportunity for the development of an individual’s potential, regardless of their differences and disability.
We are committed to contributing to Blackpool and Lancashire’s SEND local offer.
Please contact Additional Learning Support (ALS) should you have any Special Educational Needs or Disabilities that affect your learning whilst at college, these may include:
- Autism/Asperger’s syndrome
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia
- Hearing impairment
- Mobility needs
- Mental health
- Medical conditions
- Visual impairment
The ALS Administrator can be contacted on 01253 394911 or at learning.alert@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk. Our experienced team is here to support you.
Our Special Educational Needs (SEN) coordinator is our Head of Student Support, David Williams – david.williams@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
The FYi is our fully-equipped Library and Learning Resource Centre
Our state-of-the-art facilities have been carefully designed to aid your learning in a modern and comfortable environment. You will find a quiet, welcoming library stocked with all the books and magazines you’ll need, both for your courses and for leisure reading. We strongly encourage all our students to read: we offer a range of book clubs, including manga – and we also encourage you to try writing for yourself in our Creative Writing Group.
Find out more: https://www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/fyi/
Click the button below to view the
introduction slides for our Futures team.
6XTRA
6Xtra is our extracurricular activity programme, it works around a student’s weekly academic timetable to enrich students’ learning and development. 6Xtra is a great opportunity to further an existing interest, take up a new challenge, make friends and have fun.
Our activities can contribute to personal and social development, whilst developing important skills such as commitment, good citizenship, initiative, leadership and team spirit, all of interest to employers and universities.
Find out more about our 6xtra Programme HERE.
6advance
6Advance is an exciting range of ‘academies’ designed to enable ambitious students to prepare for university and prestigious future careers. Each 6Advance choice will provide participating students with excellent activities and skills-building to help them go beyond the exam curriculum and apply their knowledge and skills in challenging contexts. In so doing, they will discover more
about about a general subject or job area and will build up a great portfolio for applying to highly selective universities or higher apprenticeship programmes. You will develop exceptional employability skills, including, leadership, collaboration and teamworking, public speaking and confidence. Find out more here.
LGBT+ GROUP
The LGBT Group was set up by a former student who felt that the LGBT+ community did not have a voice in College. When it was created it only started as a small group of students. However, over the past years the group and community has grown and is now part of the 6Xtra programme so every student has the opportunity to join. Find out more about the group here LGBT+ Group
Click the icons below to download some of our tasks for you to try.
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THE EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME
All you need to know about our Excellence Programme
Blackpool Sixth’s Excellence Programme has been specially created to support our most academically able students in their studies and prepare them for entry to the country’s top universities.
ROUTE3 PROGRAMME
All you need to know about our Route3 Programme
Want to study at Blackpool Sixth but not sure you’ll get the grades you need? We have the ideal option for you. Our ‘Route3’ programme gives you an opportunity to gain your level 3 qualifications over three years instead of two. This is ideal for students who may not quite obtain the grades they need to progress straight into our level 3 programmes when they leave school.