Hatfield Visual Arts College

Ash Hill, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN7 6JH

Tel: 01302 840961 Fax: 01302 845906 email: admin@hatfield.doncaster.sch.uk

Acting Headteacher: Mr Dave Williams

Head of Sixth Form: Mr Neil Cairns

Welcome
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a place at Hatfield Visual Arts College. We are
a fully comprehensive Sixth Form, catering for all levels of ability and, being relatively small in size, we
able to deliver an educational experience which is very much focused upon the needs of each
individual student.

If you have studied with us before, you will build upon the success that you have already experienced
and will continue to work with staff that not only know you, but know how to unlock your potential. If
you are new to our college, you will receive a warm welcome from both staff and students and will
quickly settle into life in our Sixth Form.

We have a wide range of courses to suit the varying needs and abilities of our students and have a
strong, successful partnership with Armonia Training Academy. It is our aim that all Sixth Form
students at Hatfield Visual Arts College enjoy a positive learning experience that will enable them to
fulfil their personal goals and reach their academic potential.

What makes us different?

Hatfield Visual Arts College is not like a school or a
large Further Education College. Instead we combine
the best of both: we offer the secure, supportive
environment of a school Sixth Form with the wide
range of courses of a much larger institution.

We welcome students of any level of ability and are

one of only a small number of Sixth Forms in
Doncaster that offer courses at Levels 1, 2 and 3. We
will endeavour to meet every student’s individual
needs to ensure that their time here is enjoyable and
rewarding and prepares them for the next stage of
their life, be that higher education, employment or
further training.

►We look forward to working with you◄

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 Hatfield Visual Arts College
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN7 6JH
Tel: 01302 840961 Fax: 01302 845906 email: admin@hatfield.doncaster.sch.uk

Acting Headteacher: Mr Dave Williams

Head of Sixth Form: Mr Neil Cairns

The Detail
Expectations & Learning Contracts
As young adults you will be treated differently. At this level
you are given more responsibility, but in return we have
high expectations. At the start of the year you will be given a
Learning Contract outlining our expectations in relation to
attendance, behaviour, and work ethic. These are all key
elements of students experiencing success.
Personal Study
As a Sixth Form student you will find that not all of the
periods in the school week are taken up by timetabled
lessons. You will be given lots of opportunity during the
week for personal study time as well as taking part in our
Community Action initiative.
Learning Mentor
This person is dedicated to the Sixth Form and their role is to
support our students to ensure success. This will happen in a
variety of ways, but includes supervision of students in the study
area during non-contact time, plus allocated independent study
periods. To create a positive learning environment in the Sixth
Form area, appropriate resources for study and research into
future career plans will be provided. The Learning Mentor will
support and oversee the achievement of students, intervening in a
variety of ways if issues arise with work ethic, deadlines, work
load and/or attendance.
The College Day
Day Time
Monday 08:30 – 15:00

Tuesday 08:30 – 15:00

Independent Learning
Wednesday 08:30 – 13:15
The greatest difference of studying in the Sixth Form is that
Thursday 08:30 – 15:00
you need to be more independent. It is not enough just to
attend the lessons; work set outside the lesson needs to be Friday 08:30 – 15:00

completed and wider reading is essential. Being an

independent learner is a skill to be developed and will be a
focus of Form time as you begin your studies.
Dress Code
Whilst we don’t have a Sixth Form uniform here at Hatfield,
we do expect students to dress appropriately in order to set a
good example to the younger students in the college. The
dress code is written and monitored by the Sixth Form
Council.
In order to offer our students a wide range of courses, some
lessons take place from 15:00 to 16:00.
Students are expected to be on the College premises at all times
during the College day, except for lunchtime.
EMA
Financial assistance is available to some students to enable them to
continue their studies. Further details are available from our
College.

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 Hatfield Visual Arts College
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN7 6JH
Tel: 01302 840961 Fax: 01302 845906 email: admin@hatfield.doncaster.sch.uk
Acting Headteacher: Mr Dave Williams
Head of Sixth Form: Mr Neil Cairns
What our students say:
Vicky Godfrey, Year 12
This is my first year in Sixth Form and I am
thoroughly enjoying it so far. It is a big change
from Year 11 as the workload has increased but
the number of lessons has decreased. There is
also a big change in how you are taught; you are
no longer a child but a young adult and the
teachers treat you as such. Teachers are always
on hand to help and guide you, where necessary,
and the study time that you are given provides
the opportunity to complete a lot of your work
during the College day.
I am currently studying for two A-levels and one
Level 3 BTEC qualification. I also take part in
voluntary work in the Maths Department in
which I support younger students in their lessons.
This is great for giving me an insight into what
College is like from the other side! I have also
been elected as a Form Representative and,
therefore, am a member of the Sixth Form
Council. I really enjoy this, as it gives me the
opportunity to have a say in what happens in
Sixth Form and also allows me to put forward
other people’s views on all matters relating to
life in the Sixth Form.
Within Sixth Form there are many opportunities
to take part in activities, have your say and meet
new people. During our Learning Weeks we
participate in things that we wouldn’t normally
do during a normal College week. For example,
the one in October gave us the chance to
participate in things like archery, floristry, first-
aid skills, street dance, cookery, and ended with a
trip to Xscape indoor ski slope. The week was a
great deal of fun and was excellent for working
with and getting to know people that you
wouldn’t normally spend time with.
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Nathan Beal, Year 13
What I love about Hatfield Visual Arts College is that
you’re given the independence to work by yourself, but if
you need help or extra work, your teacher is always happy
to help you. This was what I was looking for when I chose
my Sixth Form; somewhere where I could have some
independence but still seek my teachers if I really needed
them.
The key to success at Further Education is the amount of
work you are prepared to put in yourself in your own time
in order to succeed. At Hatfield, the staff are well aware of
this and always give work which stretches our abilities and
tests us in many ways. Another reason why I’m so glad I
chose Hatfield is the rapport the students have with the
teachers. Now that you are older, you wish to be treated
with more respect like a young adult. The staff are well
aware of this and in the lessons this is shown by the
relationship between the student and the teacher. I would
describe it more as a mentor than a teacher, as you start to
look up to your teacher as someone who has been through
exactly what you are going through now and is able to
give advice about a range of topics, such as degrees at
University or what choice to make after Sixth Form.
One reason I chose Hatfield was the increased
responsibility you had over your time and your choices.
My time here has seen me create my own environmental
group with the support of the Sixth Form staff. This group
was, from the very start, a group for the benefit of students
led by students. Another example of the new
responsibilities we, as students, share is the Sixth Form
Council. I was very lucky in my first year to join this
group of students who carry forth the comments by each
and every student about a range of topics. The Sixth Form
Council gives direct power to the students who can decide
on and implement a range of ideas.
Along with the work you have to do in Sixth Form, a fair
amount of time is about developing your social skills for
the wider world. There is always a balance to Sixth Form
life regarding work and play. I believe Hatfield has got the
balance just right with supportive and enthusiastic teachers
and a Sixth Form social area that allows you to befriend
everyone you talk to. I’m so glad I chose Hatfield as my
Sixth Form, it’s given me the right skills in this world to
strive for University and to accomplish things I would
never have dreamed of.
 Hatfield Visual Arts College
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN7 6JH
Tel: 01302 840961 Fax: 01302 845906 email: admin@hatfield.doncaster.sch.uk

Acting Headteacher: Mr Dave Williams

Head of Sixth Form: Mr Neil Cairns

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 Hatfield Visual Arts College
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN7 6JH
Tel: 01302 840961 Fax: 01302 845906 email: admin@hatfield.doncaster.sch.uk

Acting Headteacher: Mr Dave Williams

Head of Sixth Form: Mr Neil Cairns

Calendar of Events and Dates

Prospective Students
October Post-16 Information Evening

December Applications deadline

February Sixth Form Interviews – Conditional offers issued

June Offers reviewed and places allocated

Induction week

Year 12/13 Students

September Enrolment
Student Council elections

October Visit to Skills Yorkshire Careers & Training event

Enrichment Learning Days
UCAS applications submitted (Year 13)

November Re-sit GCSE Examinations

Review Day

December Internal Assessments

UCAS Applications Posted

January AS/A2 Module external examinations (where applicable)

March AS/A2 Module Results
Subject Review Evening

May AS/A2 Module and GCSE external examinations

BTEC deadlines

June AS/A2 Module external examinations

Visit to HE Fair
Begin application forms for UCAS

July Sixth Form Prom

End of year reports

August AS/A2 and GCSE results available

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 Hatfield Visual Arts College
Ash Hill, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. DN7 6JH
Tel: 01302 840961 Fax: 01302 845906 email: admin@hatfield.doncaster.sch.uk

Acting Headteacher: Mr Dave Williams

Head of Sixth Form: Mr Neil Cairns

Sixth Form Courses

Route Entry Requirements Level Courses
1 Minimum entry requirements. 2 Art and Design (BTEC First)
5 GCSEs A* - G Beauty Therapy (NVQ) - Based at Armonia Training Academy
Health & Social Care (BTEC First)
ICT (BTEC First)
Public Services (BTEC First)
SIMTEC (NVQ Level 1 & 2)) - Based at Doncaster College
Sport (BTEC First)
English Re-sit (GCSE)
Maths Re-sit (GCSE)

Route Entry Requirements Level Course

2 3 BTEC National
Minimum entry requirements. Engineering (Award)
5 GCSEs A* - C with a C or ICT Practitioner (Award)
pass in the subject to be Media (Award)
followed. Music (Award)
Performing Arts (Award)
Sport (Certificate)

Route Entry Requirements Level Course

3 3 A-level
Minimum entry requirements. Art, Craft and Design
5 GCSEs A* - C including Biology
English and Maths, with at Business Studies (Applied GCE)
least a C in the subject to be Chemistry
followed English Literature
Geography
German
Graphics - Product Design
History
Physics
Law
Mathematics
Media
Photography
Psychology

Other courses may run if there is sufficient demand

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