Year 11 Information 2025-26

I’m writing to let you know about our upcoming open evening at Big Creative Education, which will be the final event we are hosting this academic year.  Our open evening is a fantastic chance for prospective students to explore our wide range of creative courses, meet our industry-experienced tutors, and get a real feel for college life. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience student work and performances, helping them make informed decisions about their future.  Event details: Thursday  23rd April - 4.30pm- 6.30pm  Big Creative Academy Campus, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HL  On the evening, students will be able to: Meet tutors and current students Explore our facilities Learn more about courses, apprenticeships, and progression routes As this is our final open evening of the year, we strongly encourage students to attend so they don’t miss out on experiencing what we have to offer firsthand. To find out more and book a place, please visit: https://bigcreative.education/open-evening/ If you would like any additional information or promotional materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. BCE-prospectus-2026-27.pdf School Liaison – Big Creative Education   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 or 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

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

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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!

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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

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 

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

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

Events for your students

 

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

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