Key information

If you are interested in becoming a student at Minsthorpe Post 16 please apply via  https://www.wakefieldprospectus.co.uk/ and use the following guide to support you.

We hold our annual open evening in the Autumn Term. If you wish to visit the site at any other time. Please get in touch via enquiries@minsthorpe.cc and speak directly to our Associate Assistant Principal (Director of Post 16), Mr Lloyd

• Thursday 15^th October 2026 - Open Evening for Prospective Post 16 Students

The 16-19 Bursary Fund can provide financial support to help some students in their learning. Guidelines are set by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

Schools and Colleges are responsible for awarding bursaries to students, deciding the amounts and setting conditions that students should meet in order to receive support.

If you think you are eligible to receive financial support through the 16-19 Bursary Fund, you should contact Mr Lloyd for more information.

Under Universal Credit, any educational award which is paid to enable persons under age 21 to complete a course of non-advance education does not fall to be treated as grant income, as provided under reg 68(7) of the UC Regulations 2013. Therefore, applying to the Bursary & Free Meals scheme does not impact on benefits.

This learning contract is an agreement to inform all stakeholders (students, parents/guardians and staff) involved in the student’s education. It is essential that the student meets the contract responsibilities outlined below as this will enable them to achieve their full potential and maximise success in their chosen pathway.

It is the responsibility of all Post 16 students to:-

1. Check your college emails on a daily basis and respond to staff emails within 24 hours;
2. Contact College by email (p16attendance@minsthorpe.cc) before 7.45am if absence is required due to illness or other legitimate unforeseen circumstances. This must be daily over the period of absence;
3. a) To gain entrance to the site, scan your finger at the reception gate; all students must scan on and off site for the Fire register.
   b) Not allow visitors or younger students in or out; 
4. Alert Post 16 team via email (p16attendance@minsthorep.cc) in advance for authorised planned absences;
5. Achieve 100% punctuality to all timetabled commitments;
6. Not take annual holidays during term time;
7. Meet all work deadlines and be fully committed to all chosen subjects and enrichment options;
8. Attend all compulsory sessions and any bespoke pastoral meetings;
9. Strive to be an independent learner taking full responsibility for your own progress and achievement;
10. Work co-operatively and respectfully with all members of staff throughout the college;
11. Accept the responsibility to act as an appropriate role model for students in years 7 to 11;
12. Attend (preferably with parents/guardians) Parents Evenings to review and discuss progress and achievement;
13. Wear the Post 16 lanyard (visibly) at all times when on the college site;
14. Use the Computer Room and any other non-supervised study and social areas respectfully and appropriately;
15. Keep a sensible limit on the amount of time spent in part-time work (NB in term time you cannot be employed during school hours);
16. Be respectful of the local community regarding conduct, litter and noise;
17. Drive and park safely and responsibly on the college site and to only park in designated parking bays.  No parking at any time in the disabled (unless you are a blue badge holder) and visitor car parks;
18. Ensure sensible, appropriate and legal use of mobile phones;  
    • Post‑16 students are expected to act as role models for younger students. They may use mobile phones only within the designated Post‑16 Block and must not use them in view of students in Years 7–11.
    • Post-16 students must ensure their mobile phone is not visible whilst walking around site.
    • Unless instructed by the teacher, mobile phones must not be visible in lessons.
    • Post‑16 students may use mobile phones during lessons for educational purposes, with the explicit agreement of a member  of staff.
    • Post-16 students are not permitted to use mobile phones to listen to music during lessons.
    • Post-16 students will be asked to hand their phone to their teacher if they are using them without permission.
    • Post-16 students who repeatedly misuse their mobile phone will be referred to the Post 16 pastoral team. 
19. Adhere to the college online safety policy (student acceptable use policy);
20. To dress appropriately for an educational setting at all times; as shown in briefings
    
    
     
21. Use the Microsoft 365 and Arbour as and when instructed by your teachers following the college policies.