2015/16
TASTER DAY APPLICATION FORM
Please complete in block capitals and ensure the form is signed and return it to: Karen Hayes, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE
Plumpton College will use the information on this form to determine the initial offer of a place on a Taster Day. If this form is not completed fully and accurately we will contact you for the missing information and until this is received the application will be on hold. If further information relevant to the decision of an offer becomes known to the College, the initial offer could be made invalid and the place retracted.
Personal Details Surname *
Address *
Full Forename (s)* Title Mr/Miss *
Town *
Male
County *
Female
Date of Birth*
Postcode *
School Year (please tick) * Year 9
Home Telephone *
Year 10
Your Email *
Year 11 Do you have a Criminal Conviction or Youth Offending Order? * If yes, please give details below: *
Yes
No
Parent Details Full Name *
Emergency Phone Number *
Email Address * Your place will be confirmed by email, please check you email regularly. You will also receive a confirmation letter the week before your Taster Day(s) I give permission for the applicant named above to attend the College Taster Days as indicated below. I give permission for my son/daughter/ward to attend any of the activities organised by the College. I agree to first aid being given, if necessary by an appointed trained person from the College or by the appropriate qualified personnel e.g. doctor, paramedic etc. I agree to Plumpton College processing personal data or other data about the applicant (including photographic images being used for publicity and educational purposes by the College) I agree to the processing of such data for any purposes connected with this taster day or the applicants health and safety whilst on the premises or for any other legitimate reason directly connected with the course.
Signature of Parent *
Medical and Learner Support Needs—this is essential to ensure we are prepared to provide the correct support for you. We will do our best to provide you with the support you require whilst you are on your Taster Day. Please complete the section below so that we can arrange the most suitable support for you. Will you require support for any specific conditions or medical conditions whilst at College? E.g. Autism, Anxiety, Emotional/Behavioral issues, Diabetes, Asthma etc Yes No Please provide details below:
Do you have any additional learning support requirements whilst at School or College? If so, what and why do you need it E.g. a reader or scribe for exams because of Dyslexia, use of a hearing loop as hearing impaired etc. Please provide details below:
School Details School Name: * Address: * Predicted/Target grades (please ask the school if you are unsure as they will be able to give you some idea of your target grades) * No qualifications Rural Pathways
Entry Level 3 or E-G grades Not Adventure Sport
2 GCSEs at A-D grades
4+ GCSEs at A-C grades
Taster Day Arrangements Bus Arrangements (please tick below) *
Lunch Arrangement (please tick below) *
I will travel on the College bus from Lewes High Street at 8:35am to Plumpton and return or Battle Station to Netherfield and return
I would like to have a free lunch at Plumpton/Netherfield
Please Note: In June a College minibus will collect students at Lewes High Street (outside British Heart Foundation) at 8:35am and return them at 5:00pm
OR
OR I will bring a packed lunch or money for the snack bar
You may wish to bring money for snacks and drink at break times
I will make my own travel arrange and arrive at 8:45am for a 9:00am start
Please tick the date(s) of the Taster Day(s) you would like to attend. If you would like to attend more than one Taster Day in the same week, please indicate you order of preference i.e. 1st choice, 2nd choice etc. Please note that you may receive an alternative date due to the published date being full. * Please check with your school as this date is not in Half term
Horticulture
Mon 26 Oct 2015
Mon 15 Feb 2016
Mon 27 June 2016 *
Game Management
Mon 26 Oct 2015
Mon 15 Feb 2016
Mon 27 June 2016 *
Agricultural and Horticultural Machinery
Tues 27 Oct 2015
Tues 16 Feb 2016
Tues 28 June 2016 *
Countryside Management
Tues 27 Oct 2015
Tues 16 Feb 2016
Tues 28 June 2016 *
Fishery Management
Tues 27 Oct 2015
Tues 16 Feb 2016
Tues 28 June 2016 *
Blacksmithing and Silversmithing
Tues 27 Oct 2015
Tues 16 Feb 2016
Tues 28 June 2016 *
Animal Management
Tues 27 Oct 2015
Tues 16 Feb 2016
Tues 28 June 2016 *
Equine
Wed 28 Oct 2015
Wed 17 Feb 2016
Wed 29 June 2016 *
Motor Vehicle Service and Repair
Wed 28 Oct 2015
Wed 17 Feb 2016
Wed 29 June 2016 *
Agriculture
Wed 28 Oct 2015
Wed 17 Feb 2016
Wed 29 June 2016 *
Adventure Sports
Wed 28 Oct 2015
Wed 17 Feb 2016
Wed 29 June 2016 *
Floristry
Thurs 29 Oct 2015
Thurs 18 Feb 2016
Thurs 30 June 2016 *
Forestry & Arboriculture
Thurs 29 Oct 2015
Thurs 18 Feb 2016
Thurs 30 June 2016 *
Rural Pathways
Thurs 29 Oct 2015
Thurs 18 Feb 2016
Thurs 30 June 2016
AT IVYLAND FARM, NETHERFIELD (Please note this form needs to be returned to Debbie Hopkins, Plumpton College, Ivyland Farm, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QB)
Agriculture Rural Pathways
Tues 27 Oct 2015 Wed 28 Oct 2015
Tues 16 Feb 2016 Wed 17 Feb 2016
Tues 21 June 2016 * Wed 22 June 2016 *
AT PLUMPTON COLLEGE, FLIMWELL Forestry
Wed 28 Oct 2015
Wed 17 Feb 2016
Wed 28 Oct 2015
Wed 17 Feb 2016
AT STANMER PARK, BRIGHTON Horticulture
Applications should ideally be received by: Friday 23 October 2015 for October 2015 Taster Days Friday 12 February 2016 for February 2016 Taster Days Friday 24 June 2016 for June 2016 Taster Days