Your journey to becoming a Franklin Student
We hope your GCSE revision is going well. We understand it's an extremely busy time for you, but we wanted to let you know that we will be sending your invitation to Taster Day via email very soon. In the meantime, take a look at some of the exciting upcoming events we have planned to support you in your transition from school to Franklin.
1. Taster Day | 10th July, 9.15am - 3.00pm
After finishing your GCSEs, we'll be in touch with your Taster Day timetable. On this day, Thursday, 10th July you will spend the day with us for your Franklin Taster Day. You'll have the chance to try your subjects, meet your teachers, and get a real feel for what being a student at Franklin is all about. It’s a fantastic day, and it will help you confirm your course choices before enrolling with us in the summer.
Transport, food and drinks are all provided on this day! Please make sure you arrive at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before your departure time.
2. Frank Fest | 11th July, 12.15pm - 3.15pm
On Friday, 11th July you will join us for Frank Fest! A fun day in the sun with free food, live music, and lots of activities to introduce you to student life at Franklin, it's a great chance to meet up with new friends and get to know our staff.
After Frank Fest, it's time for you to enjoy a well-deserved summer break! During the summer, we'll be in touch with important information about your enrolment and details on starting at Franklin.
We'll be in touch after your GCSEs will more information about Taster Day and Frank Fest, so for now focus on your exams and you will hear from us soon!
Transport, food and drinks are all provided on this day! Please make sure you arrive at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before your departure time.
3. Summer Bridging Work
During this time, you'll also have your Bridging Work to complete. This is an excellent way of learning more about your chosen subjects and a chance to demonstrate your commitment to starting at Franklin. We're open every day over the summer, so feel free to come to college and use The Bridge and our fantastic facilities to complete your Bridging Work. It’s a great space to study. More details on this will follow.
4. Enrolment
Enrolment begins on GCSE results day, Thursday, 21st August. At your enrolment appointment, we will confirm the most suitable personalised study programme for you. We understand how important it is to get this right, and we offer lots of support during this time, all of which we will explain at your enrolment appointment.
5. Start of Term | 2nd September
We will continue to stay in touch with you over the upcoming months with details of our exciting events, ensuring you’re fully informed. Keep an eye on our website and follow us on social media to keep up to date with news and events.
This is such an exciting year for you, but also an important one. Work hard and be sure to use the support around you. We wish you the best of luck and can’t wait to welcome you to Franklin for our upcoming events. In the meantime, if you need any help, contact us via the details below.
Where are you on your journey?
Whether you're still thinking about what's next and haven’t yet applied to Franklin, or have already applied to us and know what courses you want to study, or you’ve applied but aren’t 100% sure about your course choices, we are here for you every step of the way!
Whatever stage you’re at, we’re excited to be part of your journey and can’t wait to help you achieve your future goals:
- If you’ve recently submitted your application and haven't had an interview date yet heard from us, don't worry, we’ll be in touch soon with a time for your interview. Our interview window is open between November to June and we have lots of interviews to work through
- For those of you who’ve already had your interview, it was great to meet you and hear all about your future goals and aspirations! If you haven’t already received it, Please keep an eye out for a letter from us with the outcome of your application and advice on your next steps
- If you've not applied yet and are unsure about your next steps, that's ok! Spend some time on our website and discover the incredible courses we offer:
Also, why not take a look at this fantastic website to help you think about your dream career and how to get there:
It’s a great website and will help you think about your dream career and how to get there.
Our first-choice course application window is now closed. We are still accepting applications, however you won't be guaranteed your first-choice courses and will be classed as a late application.
Wherever you are in your application journey, we are here to help you reach your goals. Follow the steps on our Applicant Journey below and See Your Future with Franklin!
Holidays during term time
At Franklin, we do not authorise holidays during term time, as lost learning can significantly impact students' outcomes and progression.
New applicants who take holidays at the start of term and miss orientation may not be guaranteed a place. Additionally, any applicant with a booked holiday in September will be referred to a senior leader for review.
According to our Learning Behaviour Policy, any student who takes a holiday during term time will receive a place at risk (PAR) letter. This means that if they do not recover lost learning and fail to meet expectations, their place at college could be at risk.
For more details regarding Franklin’s Learning Behaviour Policy and the college’s place at risk procedure please refer to the policy section of our website.
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