CURRICULUM
We employ a 2 and 3 year KS3 model based on particular subjects. In Y7 students follow an integrated Project Management course based on the PLTS. Most subjects start KS4 courses in Y9. At Key Stage 4 students follow a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, PSHE, ICT, RE and PE. Students have a free option choice from a range of subjects. The choices available include traditional GCSE subjects, Applied GCSE and Btec Vocational courses, Short Course GCSE, OCR ICT and Entry Level Certificates. Students can also opt for College-based courses (NVQ) or work-based learning placements.

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
We aim to deal with behaviour problems within individual departments. This is in the belief that the Curriculum Leader has most control over curriculum, teaching style and departmental ethos, and is, very often, close at hand. However, we recognise that on occasion this isn't enough. We have systems to communicate individual concerns to the pastoral team so that whole college problems can be dealt with. In serious situations there is always a member of SLT on call.

The college is involved in the Behaviour Improvement Programme (BIP). Since January 2006 the college has employed a dedicated team working within a specially adapted BIP Centre, with the brief of helping the college to prevent behaviour issues and provide first day provision for excluded students.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE
Our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is housed in our large social building at the very front of the college.

The LRC is a major source of resources for the whole college; able to supply portable projection facilities, display boards, laptops, flipcharts, OHPs, etc. We have a full-time Learning Resource Centre Manager with an assistant over the busy lunchtime period. The LRC can be booked by any teacher during the day and students use it extensively at lunchtime, before and after college. The LRC Manager is also a fellow of the University of the First Age and college Governor.

ATTAINMENT
External exam results at Key Stage 4 have shown major improvement in the last 3 academic years culminating in a 5 A*-C pass rate of 74%in the summer of 2011, 40% including English and maths. Target setting for the future indicates this increase is sustainable. We have worked very hard, using the power of our management information system, to collect full data on every child. We are now in a position to track each child's progress from baseline data towards the long term Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 targets we have for them.

STAVELEY BRIMINGTON LEARNING COMMUNITY (SBLC)
SBLC is a collaboration of local Headteachers, formally recognised by the LEA. The group have formalised a consistency in practice and policy in order to facilitate a drive towards higher educational aspiration and attainment across the area by improving attendance, further developing parental involvement in the education process, improving student behaviour and encouraging further involvement of outside agencies.

We aim to be a college:

- Where students are known;
- Which encourages and challenges all to succeed;
- Which carefully monitors progress;
- Which has a flexible curriculum which gives opportunities for success;
- Which employs sound, imaginative teaching from teachers who like students.

LOCATION
A glance at the map will show that this area has a great deal to offer. It is on the eastern edge of the Peak District, within easy reach of Matlock and Bakewell, and numerous attractive villages, beautiful countryside, and dramatic dales. It is close to the pleasant market town of Chesterfield and to the city of Sheffield. Proximity to the M1 gives access to a large range of housing which is wide in both style and price. Further information can be found on our website

Updated April 2013