Year 11 Information 2025-26

College/Sixth Form Open Evening Information

New City College final open event

Final Open Event of the year

Don't miss the chance to see our facilities, meet our teachers and ask any questions you have about our courses and campuses, at our last Open Events of the academic year.

Whether you’ve already attended an event or haven’t visited us yet, book now!

Our Open Events are always popular, so be sure to book your place in advance. Click the button below for campus info.

Ask our expert tutors and current students any questions you have
Explore your course options – A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and adult learning
Tour our classrooms, workshops and industry-standard facilities
Get advice on applications, careers, financial support and student life

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Big Creative Education - new application process

Big Creative Education has launched a new application process for this academic year for students wishing to apply for courses for September 2026.

The new process is simple and easy to use and allows interested applicants to either;

Apply online and upload examples of creative work or a self tape that demonstrates their passion for their chosen course

Request an online interview with a BCE subject lead

The process is simple and can be completed on any computer or mobile phone.

Any young people that require support with the application process can email at admissions@bigcreative.education or call us on 0203 873 5800

HOW TO APPLY

Watch this video to see how to make an application on the BCE website.

Did you know that you do not need any specific GCSE’s in creative subjects to apply?

EXAMPLE of a Self Tape

Your self tape should show off your passion for the course you are applying for. Do tells us;

your name
your passion for this course
any experience you may have
your future career plans

Below is an example of a self tape for a ‘Games Design’ course

CREATIVE WORK

Examples of work could include school work or your own creative projects:

Art & Animation - sketches, anime drawings, short pieces of animated content

Art & Design - sketches, drawings or GCSE art examples

Performing Arts - self tape or any snippets of performances

Music - examples of any music created or performed

Games Design / Next Gen - examples of any digital design skills

Media - examples off any photos or short media work created independently or for Media GCSE

Software Development (T-Level) - examples of work from Computer Science / IT GCSE

Fashion - drawings, sketches or any GCSE portfolio work linked to fashion or textiles

Events - any flyers, publicity or photos of any events you've been involved in

Don’t have any examples of work to upload? You can record a ‘self tape’ instead or ‘Request an Interview’

Here’s a link to some BCE creative master classes if you want to have a go at a creative portfolio in your own time!

https://bigcreative.education/masterclasses/

Find Out More About Masterclasses

Copyright (C) 2026 Big Creative Education. All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Big Creative Education Uplands House Blackhorse Lane London, E17 5QJ United Kingdom

London Screen Academy - events for students & parents/carers

We have a few events your young people and their parents/carers may be interested in. Please pass this information on.

Cinema KLERB:

A passionate community for Film & TV lovers.

Every month there will be a new film or TV series to watch based on a different theme for that month, some catered to special holidays happening e.g October will be Halloween themed, December will be festive!

Come along to the cinema screen at LSA and enjoy the games, snacks and discussions with other film lovers. This is for ages 13 - 16 (Years 9,10 and 11).

Sign up by completing this form.

No need to sign up again if you have already!

We are very excited to announce that applications to LSA are now open! Your students can create their accounts and begin their applications via our website - or directly through this link here.

We’d love to see students from your school begin their journey with us. LSA is a fantastic opportunity for practically minded and creative young people.

If you or your students have any questions about the application process please feel free to get in touch with our wonderful colleagues at admissions@lsa.ac.uk.

Thank you for sharing with your students!

All our best,

The Outreach Team

LSA Outreach Team

Ladbroke House, 62-66 Highbury Grove, London N5 2AD | 020 8106 8100 Ext: 3032 | www.LSA.ac.uk | enquiries@LSA.ac.uk

Waltham Forest College

We’re pleased to share that Waltham Forest College’s 2026 Prospectus for school leavers (16-18) is now available!

Inside, you’ll discover everything you need to know about our study programmes, subject areas, entry requirements, and much more.

Read more here.

You can also explore all our courses online: waltham.ac.uk

Fortismere School Sixth Form (Drama offer)

I’m getting in touch to share an opportunity that may be of interest to your Year 11 students who are considering studying Drama and Theatre Studies at post-16 level.

Fortismere School in Muswell Hill, North London, has a long-established and highly successful Drama department, and we will be shortly welcoming applications for September 2026 entry.

For a better sense of what we offer, please feel free to explore and share the following with your students:
Drama Prospectus: bit.ly/2Lhjt0K
Key Stage 5 Drama Showcase Video: bit.ly/3aWoZTb

Please do pass this information along to any students who may be interested. If anyone is unable to attend the open evening, I’d be happy to send additional materials or arrange a follow-up visit.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about our Drama provision, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Best Wishes

Ms Lauren Overs
Head of Drama

lovers@fortismere.org.uk

St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College

Following a fantastic 97% level 3 pass rate, over 94% of our UCAS applicants progressed to university this year - far higher than other sixth form colleges. Universities our students are now studying at include Durham, King's College London, Warwick, Southampton, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, York and many more Russell Group and other top universities.

If you or your students have any queries, simply email admissions@sfx.ac.uk .

Best wishes,

Andrew Mitchell

Director of Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment

Capel Manor College

Events for your students

Discovery Day guests meeting our animals

Taster Days for school students

Our Taster Days give Year 10 and 11 students the chance to experience what it’s like to study with us.

They take part in practical, hands-on sessions such as floral design led by our tutors and get to see our learning environments.

Our next Taster Days will be in April and will focus on environmental conservation and horticulture.

Register your students

News from Capel Manor College

Next steps for school leavers: College vs. Sixth Form

Are your students deciding whether to stay on at your school’s sixth form or attend a sixth form college or further education college? Read our guide for advice on making this important decision.

Find out more

NAW 2026: How to Impress an Employer

We know that job applications and interviews can be daunting, which is why for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week we put together some handy advice on how apprentices or students can stand out to employers.

Find out more

Capel Manor College, London, UK, EN1 4RQ

Young Professionals Summer Conference

We are incredibly excited to invite you to the Young Professionals Summer Conference in London at Friends House, based in Euston, London—our biggest and most ambitious event to date. Taking place on Saturday, 18th July, 2pm - 6pm this is your chance to join us and meet some of the most prestigious employers in business, banking, finance, law, engineering, and technology, all in one place. As it’s taking place on the weekend, no school, college or university time will need to be missed, giving you the ultimate flexibility to attend!

This event is designed for ambitious students who want to connect directly with top employers, gain insider knowledge from industry leaders, and set themselves up for career success. With a packed schedule of keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, this is an unparalleled chance to gain a competitive edge in your chosen industry.

Dan Miller, our Founder and CEO and this year's contestant on the BBC’s The Apprentice, will play a big part in the day and share his journey in founding the YP brand!

All students who attend will get a professional LinkedIn headshot as well as a digital PDF link packed with CV templates, how to start a business, top tips on applying to corporate roles, and lots of other useful content.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 18th July
Location: Friends House, London, Euston (right opposite Euston Train Station)
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Who can attend? All students at school/university

Meet Global Employers Looking for Future Talent

This year’s event will feature representatives from some of the biggest names in business, banking, finance, law, engineering, and technology. Some of the employers attending include: Goldman Sachs, Lloyds Banking Group, KPMG, Grant Thornton, UBS, Slaughter and May, Farrer & Co, A&O Shearman, Charles Russell Speechlys and many, many more still to be announced!

If you are serious about your future, this is the event you cannot afford to miss.

Why You Should Attend

Exclusive networking with top employers – Speak directly with recruiters and decision-makers from the biggest global firms actively hiring young professionals. Get work experience and secure either a grad role or an apprenticeship
Unmissable keynote speeches – Hear from senior business leaders (to be announced soon) as they share insights, career advice, and industry trends.
Expand your professional network – Build valuable connections with industry experts, company representatives, and like-minded peers who share your career ambitions.
Experience an event like no other – This is not just another careers fair. This is a next-level experience that could open doors to life-changing opportunities. We have workshop sessions you can go too on CV’s, LinkedIn, how to master the corporate recruitment process and much more!

This is the largest event we have ever hosted, and places are expected to fill up fast. If you want to connect with top employers, hear from industry leaders, and gain the tools to set yourself apart, register today before all places are taken. Please note that there is a booking fee of £26 to secure your place, this goes towards the venue hire, AV and tech costs, goodie bags, downloadable resources for you to keep, as well as some of the incredible speakers we are booking for this event.

Register Now:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Summer26_PM

We look forward to welcoming you to The Young Professionals Summer Conference!

Share this incredible opportunity with your friends!

Best regards,

Dan Miller

Founder and CEO

W: young-professionals.uk

Instagram: @youngprouk