Pre-Professional

Do you want to be an Accountant? The Accounting enrichment will provide you with the knowledge and skills to start your professional journey into this lucrative career. This will provide the perfect pathway to gain an apprenticeship in accounting or to study accounting at the top universities. You will find out how organisations manage their money and will really get a feel for this career. Apprenticeship placements for companies such as KPMG pay up to £21,000 from the age of 18 and this course will give you a competitive edge in securing such a position. Kick-start your career with this enrichment.

Choose Advanced Accounting if you have done the Accounting enrichment in term 1 and you enjoyed it. This will give you the opportunity to go into the concepts in more depth.

Are you considering an apprenticeship after college? The Apprenticeship Academy is a dynamic enrichment programme designed to equip A level students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to secure competitive apprenticeship opportunities. Through expert-led workshops, mock assessments, employer insight sessions, and personalised support with applications, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the apprenticeship landscape and what top employers are looking for. Whether you’re interested in degree-level apprenticeships, industry-specific roles, or simply want to explore all your options, this programme will help you take the next step with purpose and preparation.

Step into the role of an Environmental Consultant with the Bloxham Sustainability Challenge, a dynamic, project-based enrichment course that empowers students to tackle real-world environmental issues. In partnership with land consultancy, Dalcour Maclaren, and using professional GIS tools through Esri’s ArcGIS for Schools platform, students will explore how to plan sustainable infrastructure for onshore windfarms. This programme develops key skills in decisionmaking, geospatial analysis, and teamwork while deepening students’ understanding of climate action and sustainability. Ideal for geographers, geologists and STEM students alike, this is a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning to real career pathways in the green economy.

Students selecting Games Design and Development will form a small indie games studio. After being given a short brief for a game, you will split into different teams (design or development) and roles within those teams (e.g. Artist, Sound Designer, UI Programmer). This popular enrichment is ideal for students with a range of interests from computing to animation, and eGames.

If you are considering languages and/or teaching for your career progression, this enrichment will be extremely useful. You will gain knowledge of languages and teaching practice in weekly school-based visits over eight weeks. This is a brand-new enrichment and will be delivered in partnership with Broadfield Community Primary School (Spanish) and Marland Hill Community Primary School (French).

This is an excellent addition for students who wish to develop and diversify in their learning of languages and to make connections with professionals in the local area. It is available for all students who have an interest in using their French and Spanish skills and support primary school pupils during their language lessons. A great way to celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity!

Form your own theatre company and practically explore a wide range of play genres and performance styles in preparation for a showcase performance. You will regularly perform in front of other company members, and the course will culminate in a public performance of either a selection of scenes or a full scale play, depending on intake numbers. Please note that as we get close to the live performance you will be required to attend some additional rehearsals.

Led by a qualified instructor, you will be introduced to some of the basic elements of first aid. You will learn how to assess an emergency situation and administer first aid to a casualty in a variety of situations, ranging from the treatment of shock to the specific techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. At the end of this enrichment, if successful, you will gain a nationally recognised certificate in First Aid at Work.

An Introduction to Counselling Skills is an enrichment course aimed at students considering a degree or career in counselling or for those who wish to cultivate invaluable helping and listening skills. It also benefits anyone interested in enhancing their selfawareness. Throughout the programme you will learn about: the nature of counselling, gaining an insight into the core principles and importance of person-centred counselling; active listening skills, such as reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, and giving feedback; and reflective practice, where you will engage in activities focusing on selfawareness, setting boundaries, embracing diversity, and adhering to ethical standards.

Are you an aspiring Doctor, Dentist or Vet? Then this is the enrichment for you! This course will show you how to choose the correct university course to suit you, and will skill you up to give you the best chance of successfully applying. You will learn about how to tackle the UKCAT and BMAT tests, the different styles of learning on offer at different universities, how to de-code the jargon, get through multiple-mini-interviews, understand medical morals and ethics and how, where, why and when to apply for work experience. You will be given advice and guidance on how to write an eye-catching personal statement and work with like-minded individuals to improve your presentation and research skills. This enrichment will run from January in year 12 through to year 13, when you have completed your UCAS application.

Unlock the power of technology with our IT course - designed to equip you with essential computer literacy skills, focusing on proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additionally, you’ll explore other important software programmes that are crucial for academic and professional success. Gain hands-on experience, improve your digital skills, and become confident in using technology to enhance your productivity and creativity. Join us and become tech-savvy, ready to excel in the digital age.

Ready to challenge yourself and build powerful skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and problem-solving? Join our enrichment programme and prepare for the prestigious Oxford Schools Debating Competition, where over 1,000 students from 350+ schools take part each year. Through weekly sessions, you’ll develop the confidence and techniques to construct persuasive arguments and think under pressure, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced debater. You’ll also access exclusive online workshops led by Oxford University debaters, covering everything from debating fundamentals to advanced strategies. This is your chance to represent our college on a national stage while gaining invaluable skills that will strengthen university applications, interviews, and future careers.

Students completing the Pre-Marketing enrichment will be set a real life business challenge from Manchester United Football Club. You will gain first-hand experience of how businesses aim to influence the buying habits of customers and generate the maximum amount of profit, including their use of advertising and various promotional campaigns. You will visit a surprise famous local organisation who will set you a marketing challenge. You’ll work on this in teams and prepare a professional written proposal and presentation to deliver to visitors from the organisation. This enrichment will be ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in business or a related field.

This enrichment offers an in-depth look at the vital role midwives play in supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care. You’ll explore their dayto- day responsibilities, including antenatal appointments, labour support, and health education. The course also examines the entry requirements, personal qualities, and diverse skills needed to thrive in this rewarding profession - from clinical knowledge to emotional intelligence and clear communication.

Pre-Nursing and Healthcare is designed for those interested in a career in nursing or in the wider healthcare sector. During these sessions, you will explore the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professionals, including nursing, and what requirements are needed to join this challenging yet fulfilling sector. You will explore the variety of avenues that the healthcare sector has, such as nursing, midwifery, and radiography. Case studies will be explored and you will look at how to be effective healthcare practitioners. You will have the opportunity to speak to healthcare professionals, with guest speakers telling you about why they went into healthcare and what their role entails. If you are interested in this profession, this is the enrichment for you.

Are you thinking about a career within education or working with young people? Then why not consider choosing the Pre-Teaching enrichment. This course will not only introduce you to the skills required for work in this sector but will also help you make connections with professionals in the local area. You will receive training from a local Headteacher before joining a primary school for an eight-week placement where you will work directly with pupils in the Rochdale area. This is a great way to gain experience if you are considering applying for a teaching degree or pursuing a career in education.

Are you curious about the world around you? Do you watch football, follow the news, or enjoy music? If you’re someone who pays attention to what’s happening and has opinions to share, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this enrichment, you’ll explore the world of journalism - what it is, why it matters, and how it works. You’ll also get the chance to create your own original pieces, sharing your perspective on the issues and events that interest you most.

The Share Trading enrichment teaches the basics of making money by investing in the stock market. Through a simulation of the stock exchange, you will learn how the stock market works, how to analyse companies, and how to manage risks. The course also covers different trading strategies that can help you make smart investment decisions. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to make successful trades and earn money from the stock market.

The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is an international award winning programme that helps you develop and demonstrate your digital, enterprise and employability skills. Student will work towards badges at bronze, silver and gold in various digital topics such as coding, animation, graphic design, marketing.

This enrichment is a series of editing practical sessions using industry-standard editing software Adobe Premiere Pro. Developing skills from continuity editing to shot-reverse shots and sound bridges and experimental editing techniques, extracts from classic films will be used to see these techniques in action with their associated meanings.

This enrichment will allow you to gain an insight into careers in law through attending a range of talks delivered by different guest speakers from Solicitors to Barristers, members of the civil service, Legal Advisors to Magistrates and many more. Following each talk, you will then complete activities based on the career highlighting a ‘day in the life of’ each one. This will broaden your understanding of the opportunities available in law.

Youth Speaks is a public speaking competition for 11-18 year olds. It is one of the top 3 public speaking competitions in this District. The non-adversarial format means speakers are free to choose a topic they want to talk about. It could be for example about a personal experience they value or an issue they feel passionately about. The competition aims to get the authentic voice of young people speaking about what matters to them, hence the name Youth Speaks.