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Your second guide to joining us in September 2022

You’re joining an Ofsted Outstanding college. Rated particularly highly for student outcomes, the majority of our students achieve or exceed their aspirational target grades. You’ll be well prepared for your dream university or career.

Contents

Welcome 2 Experience for the future 3 Hartpury Certificate 4 Ready for the real world 5 Get out in the field 7 Your facilities 9 Facilities for the future 11 Your Students’ Union 13 Supporting you 15 Your wellbeing 16 Next steps timeline 17 Hear from our students 21

Over the coming months, we’ll be in touch via post and email to guide you through your next steps. Check your timeline on page 17 to find out what happens when and add key dates to your diary. What happens next?

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Get excited

We hope you’re excited about joining us in September.* Throughout this booklet, you’ll get a taste of some of the exciting experiences ahead of you. From action-packed field trips and educational visits to volunteering opportunities using our world-class facilities – you’ll create life-long memories whilst seeing your subject come to life in the real world. We’ll support your personal and professional development. Through our unique Hartpury Certificate and strong support network, you’ll have plenty of extracurricular experiences that will help you to grow in confidence and resilience, and gain key employability skills for a successful future. Finally, we’ve included a detailed timeline on pages 17-20 to guide you through your next steps as you prepare to join us. Find out what happens when and add key dates to your diary.

We can’t wait to welcome you into our Hartpury family.* ClaireWhitworth,Vice-Principal Further Education

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*Subject to meeting offer requirements

Experience for the future

Our A-level, diploma and Access to HE students have the opportunity to get involved in a whole range of extracurricular activities, specially designed to help them gain valuable life skills and real-world experience. We’ll help you to take advantage of as much as you can while you’re here, so you stand out from the crowd when you’re applying for your dream university place or a job doing what you love. StudyingA-levels Our A-level students have additional time built into their timetable to take part in an enrichment programme. Recently, students have been able to choose from special interest groups including dissection, a Pre-Vet qualification, an Extended Project Qualification, subject-specific study or training with our competitive Sports Academies. By honing your skills and challenging yourself to learn new things, you’ll be one step closer to achieving your goals. Studying our diplomas andAccess to HE Our diploma and Access to HE students learn inside and outside the classroom. Home to real businesses and world-class facilities, our big rural campus provides plenty of opportunities to put the theory into practice. Add that to your external work experience, and you’ll be developing an impressive CV for university or employment.

“We’re so impressedwith the teaching teamat Hartpury. Encouraging students to be the best they can be and inspiring them to love their subjects.” Parent of Hartpury College student

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Your Hartpury Certificate

We’re committed to our students’ academic and personal development. That’s whywe’ve developed our unique Hartpury Certificate – a full enrichment programme of activities. Our students gainwork experience, strengthen their numeracy and literacy skills, and create and work towards a career plan – which they evidence to employers and universities through their e-portfolio. Our Hartpury Certificate Plus is an initiative that provides extra opportunities for A-level, diploma and Access to HE students to prepare for work or further training, alongside their main qualification. Over and above the elements of the Hartpury Certificate, it allows you to select additional activities based on your areas of interest. You’ll develop your confidence and resilience through a range of extracurricular activities. Recent opportunities have included the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, our Student Ambassador scheme and workshops on setting up a business or creating your personal brand.

96% progression to employment, university or further study (Hartpury, 2021)

“At Hartpury, we believe that life and employability skills are as important as subject knowledge. That’s whywe introduced the Hartpury Certificate. It really does give our students that competitive edge and supports success with life beyond Hartpury.” ClaireWhitworth Vice-Principal Further Education

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Ready for the real world

Work experience is a great way to gain industry expertise and try out the job you’ve always wanted. We’ll provide a range of opportunities to put your classroom-based learning into practice. Find out what you enjoy the most and be ready to hit the ground running. All of our courses include work experience, either in your first or second year. With access to over 3,000 employers, we’ll help you to find a position that matches your aspirations and support you to achieve your goals. You’ll evidence your hands-on skills and experience in your e-portfolio as part of your Hartpury Certificate. This will put you ahead of the curve when applying for university places or jobs. Depending on your course, you could have opportunities to gain practical experience right here on campus. As part of your learning or through volunteering opportunities, you’ll develop important skills with access to our commercial farm, Agri-Tech Centre, advanced dairy parlour, world-class equestrian centre, or 70-species animal collection. Off campus, you could compete against other colleges in subject-specific competitions and make the most of opportunities to gain experience with industry employers.

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Employment ready

Our students do us proud. They work hard, get hands-on in practical sessions and push themselves to achieve their potential. Here you can see our subject-level progression rates to university, further study or employment.

Agriculture*

A-levels*

Animal Management*

Sport*

One of the highest achieving land-based colleges in England

Equine*

Access to HE*

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*Hartpury, 2021

Get out in the field

We believe you learn best when you’re doing something practical. As an A-level, diploma or Access to HE student, you’ll see the theory come to life during field trips, study tours and plenty of hands-on activities. Here are some recent examples of the great experiences our students

OurA-level students We organise plenty of trips and activities to bring your A-level learning to life.* Here are just some examples from recent years: • Geography – fieldwork at Seaton Beach and Cardiff Bay. • Biology – residential trip to Margam Country Park and visit to Slimbridge Wetland Centre. • Psychology – industry event in Paris and revision conferences. • Physical Education – guest speakers from different areas of the sports industry. • Physics – Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and The Big Bang Fair for young scientists. • Business and Economics – trip to CadburyWorld and guest speaker from the Bank of England. • English Literature and English Language – theatre trips and a revision conference. Are you ready for your adventure?

have been having as part of their learning. Our diploma andAccess to HE students

Animal students have been enjoying trips to the CotswoldWildlife Park and Crufts. Previously, students went on the trip of a lifetime to Borneo – we hope to offer this opportunity again once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Agriculture students spend between 300 hours and one year gaining hands-on skills on local farms and our award-winning farm business on campus. Farm duties are a key part of the course, to develop practical skills for the future. Equine students have travelled toWhite Stallion Ranch, Arizona to experience western riding, and the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna to see different training techniques in action. Sports students have enjoyed trips toWembley Stadium, Villa Park and the SnowDome, tours abroad to compete with other colleges, and placements with big sports brands. Outdoor Activity students spend two days a week – and Uniformed Protective Service spend one day a week (terms 2-3) – completing practical sessions. Activities include sailing, hill walking, climbing, Police team building, RAF practical days and Firefighter training.

*Additional fees apply for these optional trips

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“I saw exotic species living within their natural habitat in Borneo. It was an incredible experience.” Leah Priday Animal Management diploma student

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Your facilities

Learn in specialist facilities used by students, staff and industry professionals. Some of our facilities are run as commercial businesses, so you’ll develop the latest skills and have the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.

Agriculture and Digital Innovation Farm Benefit from your own 360-hectare classroom. Develop hands-on skills on our commercial campus farm, which supplies Müller and Marks and Spencer. You’ll gain experience of the latest smart farming technology with our Digital Innovation Farm, including a £2 million Agri-Tech Centre and modern dairy parlour. Animal Centre Our campus is home to over 70 species, ranging from ferrets, meerkats and prairie dogs, to emus, llamas and our giant sulcata, Millie, in our tortoise enclosure. Benefit from a Walled Animal Garden, reptile and aquatics rooms, aviaries, an orchard paddock, and equine and livestock centres. Equine Centre Get career-ready as you take part in practical sessions using our world-class Racewood Eventing simulators and horses in our equine yard, available for learning or riding opportunities. Weekly competitions are a great way to have fun as you improve. Our 230-stable livery yard means that you could bring your own horse with you.

A-levels, classrooms and labs Expand your knowledge in our modern College Learning Centre and well-equipped laboratories. You’ll study three A-levels for six hours per subject each week, take part in supervised study sessions, and develop your employability and life skills with our extensive enrichment programme. Sports Academy Our £10 million Sports Academy offers high-tech facilities, including specialist labs, rehabilitation suite, power gym and multi-sports hall, as well as sports pitches. These facilities are used by students in our Sports Academies to reach their athletic potential. Outdoor Activities and Uniformed Protective Services Experience a range of outdoor sports, utilising our 360-hectare campus and visiting places such as Aztec Adventures (Upton Warren), Gloucester Climbing Centre, Lake 86 Water Park and the River Wye. Lead activities and gain professional qualifications.

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Experience agri-tech in action Join live demonstrations in our £2 million Agri-Tech Centre and explore how smart technology is improving productivity, profitability and sustainability in farming.

Get sporty If you love sports, our advanced facilities, pitches and gyms are a dream come true.

Visit our Animal Centre Discover exotic species in our aquatics and reptile rooms – or walk down to the Walled Animal Garden to meet our meerkats.

Riding at Hartpury You’ ll have plenty of opportunities to ride, whether you bring your horse or not. Join our Equestrian Club to ride with friends, or if you’d like to learn, take advantage of discounted lessons with a local riding school.

Experience a range of outdoor activities in the Gloucestershire countryside

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Facilities for the future

With a reputation for world-class facilities, we’re continually investing in our campus. You’ll learn in an environment that simulates the subject you’re studying, with advanced facilities and modern study spaces to ensure you achieve your very best. Graze | Launching in your first term £9.8 million development You’ll be among the first students to enjoy our ultra-modern Graze – your dedicated student centre. Located right next to your College Learning Centre, it’s the perfect place to grab food on the go, meet friends for a coffee or bite to eat, or catch up on your studies in relaxed social areas. Head upstairs and you’re in modern classrooms, ready to learn from expert lecturers.

New £9.8 million Graze development Launching 2022

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Our newdevelopments

Gain valuable practical experience in a supported learning environment with access to industry-

standard facilities on site. Animal and equine: New arena

New Animal and Equine arena

Our £730,000 Equine and Animal Assisted Activity Area will provide equine and canine research opportunities and host our international equine events. Agriculture: Tech Box Park As part of our 10-year Digital Innovation Farm project, we’ve invested £2 million – including £1.25m government funding – into workshops for agri-tech business. Sport: Strength and conditioning gym Put your learning into practice as you apply the latest training and rehabilitation techniques to reach and maintain peak athlete fitness. Equine: hydrotherapy centre for excellence Our £500,000 H2O water treadmill facility is used by leading experts and Hartpury students.

New Strength and conditioning gym

New Agriculture Tech Box Park

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Welcome from our Students’ Union

When you join our Hartpury family, you’ll automatically become part of our Students’ Union (SU). Run by current students, there’s always lots of great opportunities for you to get involved. We’re here to represent you on the issues that matter. We’ll provide guidance throughout your time here, as well as plenty of opportunities for you to make the most of student life. We’ll help you settle in and make friends – and we promise to throw lots of great events and activities on campus. Make sure you join some of our clubs and societies. You could get involved in something you already enjoy or try your hand at something new. FromGreen Leaders, the Gaming Group and Polocrosse, through to the LGBT+ Society, Disabled Students’ Network and Give it a Go Society, you’re sure to find something you love. There are somany wonderful opportunities to get involved. Come and find us during your Freshers’ Week and we can tell you all there is to know.

STUDENTS’ UNION

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Our Student Experience team are always throwing fun activities. Recently, our students have been enjoying: • A Freshers’ party and themed events • Day trips to Cheltenham, Gloucester and further afield • Movie and quiz nights • Summer and Winter balls • Charity Mariokart-athon, Gaming Group • Polo and Polocrosse training sessions • Trip to the British Breeding Stallion Event, Breeding Society • LGBT+ Society and Book Society • Hockey and Basketball – our women’s hockey team won the BUCS league! Want to get more involved? If you love student life, you could become your course representative or run for a position in the SU. You’ll be helping us to make Hartpury even

better. Plus it’s great for your CV. Find out more about our clubs and societies at hartpurysu.co.uk

99% of students would recommend Hartpury to a friend (Hartpury, 2021)

STUDENTS’ UNION

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Supporting you

You’ll learn in a safe and supportive environment, with access to everything you need to achieve your best. Our dedicated learning support teams are here to help make your Hartpury experience an enjoyable one. Aspire – learning support Our Aspire Learning Support team will work with you to create a personalised support plan, based on your individual needs and goals. We can provide support for specific learning difficulties, including assessments for any Exam Access Arrangements (EAAs). We can help with study skills, planning your work, exam preparation and revision skills. Academic support You’ll be assigned a personal tutor when you arrive, who’ll support you to reach your academic goals. They’ll be your first port of call if you have any questions about your lessons or assignments. With an open door policy – in-person or by phone or video appointment – they’ll always make time to see you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Wardens Our students tell us that living at Hartpury is a wonderful experience. Don’t worry if it’s your first time away from home. You’ll have wardens available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any wellbeing or emergency needs. They’ll do everything they can to ensure you’re happy, healthy and safe at all times. International support Whether you’ve previously studied in the UK or not, our dedicated international teamwill provide support and guidance throughout your application – from visa support to booking accommodation – and while you’re here.

www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-support

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Your wellbeing

Your wellbeing is a top priority for us. With access to counsellors, medical specialists and multi-faith chaplaincy teams, you’ll have everything you need to be happy and healthy while you’re here. Wellbeing support Our friendly Student Services and Wellbeing teams can offer you advice on everything from finance and accommodation to health and wellbeing. If you need to talk, they offer a safe and private environment and are always ready to listen. You can pop into the office, or set up a face-to-face, phone or video call appointment. Wellfest In recent years, we’ve run a ‘Wellfest’ wellbeing event in the first few weeks of term, dedicated to student issues. You’ll take part in interactive sessions covering important topics such as physical and mental wellbeing, safe driving, drugs and alcohol, anti- bullying, healthy relationships and consent, and sexual health. We’ll tell you more about it when you get here.

Need some financial support?

There’s no charge for tuition fees for UK students under 19 years old. For international students, course fees are £10,000 per year. If you’re over 19, you’ll need to pay for your fees. However, you could be eligible for a bursary, fee waiver or the Advanced Learner Loan. Check our website for more on finance and funding.

Our pastoral support is rated Ofsted Outstanding Staff provide excellent support to all learners, which ensures that their academic, vocational and personal needs are met extremely well. Ofsted report 2019

www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-finance

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Your next steps Nowthat you’ve been offeredyour place, it’s time to start preparing for September.* We’ve put all ofyour keydates into this timeline, soyou knowwhat to expectwhen. Ifyou’re an international student, you’ll have a fewextra things to do –you’ll see these highlightedwith a globe image.

Now Get Social

Follow us on social media and find out what student life is like here.

Now Accept your offer

It’s important you do this as soon as possible so we know you’re coming to Hartpury.* Email admissions@hartpury.ac.uk to accept your offer.

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Now Book your transport

For all UK and international offer-holders For international offer-holders only

If you live locally and would like to travel on our Hartpury buses, book now. www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-transport

Now Apply for a Sports Academy

If you’re training at a high level andwant to play competitively, join one of our Sports Academies. www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-academies For recreational sports and fun fitness activities, there’s HartpuryActive. Find out more when you get here.

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Now Apply for financial support

Check if you’re eligible and apply. www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-finance

Now Apply for your Student visa

If you’re not a British or Irish citizen, it’s likely you’ll require a visa to study in the UK. www.hartpury.ac.uk/studentvisa Our International team are here if you need support. international@hartpury.ac.uk

Now Pay your deposit

As an international fee-paying student, you’ll need to pay your deposit (50% of your first-year tuition fees). If you need a Student visa, youwon’t be able to apply for your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) until you’ve paid your deposit. www.hartpury.ac.uk/studentvisa

25 April 2022 Accommodation booking opens

Places in our on-site accommodation are competitive and fill up quickly. www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-accommodation

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25 or 27 April 2022 Your induction webinar

Book and attend your induction webinar. It’s virtual so you can attend from anywhere in the world. You’ll meet your lecturers and classmates, find out more about your diploma or A-levels, and ask questions to feel prepared for your next steps. www.hartpury.ac.uk/comingtohartpury

31 May 2022 Accommodation allocation

If you’ve applied for on-site accommodation, this is when you’ll find out if you’ve secured a place.*

June - Your Enrolment Pack – your third guide to coming to Hartpury Arriving by post and email

Containing everything you need to know about starting in September* – including the enrolment date and time for your course, your kit and equipment list, and things to do before you arrive.

June Your Passport to Hartpury Arriving by post and email

Includedwith Your Enrolment Pack , it explains how to prepare to live and learn in the UK.

*Subject to meeting the conditions of your offer.

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Your term dates

June (live webinar) Join our pre-departure briefing Arriving by post and email

Term 1 5 September –

Term 2 3 January – 31 March 2023 February half-term: 20 – 24 February 2023 Easter break: A-levels: 3 – 14 April 2023 Diploma: 3 – 21 April 2023 16 December 2022 October half-term: 24 – 28 October 2022 Christmas break: 17 December – 3 January

For details about making travel arrangements and coming to the UK. We’ll invite you by email and send you the webinar recording afterwards.

25 August 2022 Get your results – good luck!

GCSE results are released in the UK. Send us your results right away so we can confirm your place – we’ll explain how in Your Enrolment Pack (June) and by email (August). If you’re an international student and receive your results earlier than this, email us as soon as you have them. admissions@hartpury.ac.uk

Once we know you’ve met your offer conditions, we’ll give you a gift to celebrate your fantastic achievement and welcome you into the Hartpury family.

Term 3 A-levels: 17 April – 23 June 2023 Diplomas: 24 April – 23 June 2023 May half-term (A-levels only): 29 May – 2 June 2023 Summer break: 26 June 2023 onwards

5 - 9 September 2022 Your enrolment

Arrive at Hartpury College. You’ll enrol and start your course. Take part in activities with your classmates and teachers, and start to settle in. Your Enrolment Pack (June) will have all the information you need. We’ll also be in touch via email in August to make sure you’re well-prepared. We hope you’re excited to join our Hartpury family.*

Check thewebsite for your inset days www.hartpury.ac.uk/college-term-dates

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Hear from our students

We hope you’re looking forward to your next few years at Hartpury College. Here’s a taste of what some of our students are doing now. Your Hartpury College qualification could take you anywhere, isn’t that exciting? We look forward to seeing you soon.

Dhruvpal Anchan MSci Equine Science student | Equine Management (Equitation), BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

RubyTemple-Long Fisheries Policy Officer, ScottishWildlife Trust | Animal Management, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma “My role focuses on trying to minimise the environmental impact of fishing activities at a policy level in Scotland, so we can all enjoy the benefits that our seas provide in the long term. My diploma gave me the opportunity to learn in a different way and prepared me for university life.”

Katharine Kaplan Princeton University, USA student A-levels Maths, Physics and Chemistry

“The skills I learned at Hartpury have helped me a lot at Princeton University, USA. I haven’t selected my major yet, but will choose mechanical and aerospace engineering. I’m so grateful to my Hartpury teachers for supporting me to achieve my best – three A* A-levels in Maths, Physics and Chemistry.”

“My diploma gave me a foundation to work in the equine industry. I really developed personally and academically at Hartpury. When I decided to go to university, it was the obvious choice. My goal is to uncover the science behind classical equine training methods and advance horse welfare.”

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Iona Griffiths Clipper Round theWorld Yacht Race |

Abdul MajeedWaris Professional Footballer | Sport and Exercise Science, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

JacobAnthony FarmManager | FarmersWeekly Young Farmer of the Year 2018 | Agriculture, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma “Hartpury has extensive facilities and outstanding lecturers. You’re not just learning in the classroom. I worked on a farm and developed lots of different skills and new ideas. Grasp all of the opportunities on offer. I had some of the best times of my life at Hartpury.”

Uniformed Public Services (now called Uniformed Protective Services) , BTECLevel 3 ExtendedDiploma “Hartpury has given me the confidence to followmy dream of becoming a paramedic. The practical sessions helped me to develop leadership and team-building skills, as well as industry qualifications. I’m embarking on the Clipper Round theWorld Yacht Race before I start my paramedic training.”

Abdul plays internationally for Ghana. He made his debut in the 2014 FIFAWorld Cup finals. Currently a striker for RC Strasbourg Alsace (on loan from Porto B), he said: “My time at Hartpury was great for me in terms of my development, both in education and football.”

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Contact us

Our dedicated Admissions and International team are here to help. If you have any questions, please do get in touch. Check your email for updates about coming to Hartpury.

admissions@hartpury.ac.uk international@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702244

www.hartpury.ac.uk