Xaverian is an “Outstanding” Catholic Sixth Form College based in Manchester. Located a short distance from the city centre, the College offers a wide range of A levels in addition to a number of BTEC courses to almost 3000 16- to 19-year-olds with students traveling from across the Greater Manchester region to attend. The College prides itself in the work it undertakes to improve the social mobility of its students. Alongside academic excellence, we have a number of High Achievers’ strands for Medics, Oxbridge, the EPQ and more. With over 71% of students progressing to university, many are the 1st generation in their families to go on to Higher Education. Whilst significant numbers of students live within geographical areas rated by the Index of Multiple Deprivation as the most deprived (IMD1 54% & IMD2 18%), the College is committed to removing barriers to learning for all.
Transition process
As part of the transition process from school to college, we will work closely with the associated virtual schools to identify applicants who are then invited to follow our admissions process with the full support of the College’s designated lead for children with a social worker, Mrs Sarah Martin.
You can contact Mrs Martin via [email protected] or by calling: 07534 421938.
Where possible Mrs Martin will attend the final Year 11 PEP meeting of applicants to offer guidance on post-16 choices and ensure the transition process is as smooth as possible. This support continues through the College’s Taster Days, Course Consultation telephone calls, and the student’s Enrolment to make sure that all relevant support is in place for the start of College.
We are developing partnerships and pathways for our care-experienced students from local virtual schools through to our local higher education providers.
This is to ensure that care and support is available during the students’ two years at College and beyond into higher education, training or employment.
Financial support
Students will be supported to apply for the bursary for 16-19-year-olds that the Government provides via the College. It is an annual sum of £1200 paid to care leavers or learners who are looked after by the Local Authority.
Mrs Martin will also liaise with social workers and parents/guardians via PEP meetings to support students to apply for funding via the virtual schools and children’s services to with items such as subject-specific equipment, payments for college trips and extra tuition.
Pastoral support
All students are allocated a Pastoral Tutor who they will see on a weekly basis. The allocated Pastoral Tutor will support and guide their students through all aspects of their College life providing, not just academic support, but wellbeing support and progression advice. All students are allocated a Pastoral Manager who will monitor and review their progress at several stages throughout their time at Xaverian.
The College also offers an onsite Counselling Service and has good links to other support services such as CAMHS, Emerge, M-Thrive and TLC.
Careers support
Our Careers Team can be accessed throughout a student’s time at College and can support students in investigating a range of destinations following the completion of their courses. They can also facilitate work experience, provide support for creating a CV, provide a range of services to support students’ UCAS applications, and advise on the nuances of progression.
Our Careers Team also organises numerous events throughout the year in partnership with universities and employers from across the UK, giving students the opportunity to meet and converse with employers, Apprenticeship providers and representatives from Further and Higher Education.
