BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy

Academy runs a learning support programme for additional learning needs

“the Academy has a learning support programme to support learners with additional learning needs.”

SEND team uses assessment day evidence to plan personalised teaching strategies

“A reflective written task (not assessed) to encourage learners a chance to feedback on the activities of the day, and which also contributes to the evidence base the SEND and teaching teams will use to plan personalised teaching strategies for successful candidates.”

All students are allocated to a tutor group with a tutor who is the first point of contact for parents/carers and oversees personal and academic welfare, plus regular individual tutorials.

“All students are allocated to a tutor group which meets several times a week. The tutor is the first point of contact for parents and carers and oversees the personal and academic welfare of students, through a combination of informal contact and structured sessions. In addition, regular individual tutorials take place, at which students can discuss academic progress and any other issues.”

Strong emphasis placed on students' personal development, with tutorials ensuring students feel supported.

“We place a strong emphasis on the importance of students’ personal development.”

Level 3 specialist course offering spans Film & TV, Hair and Make Up, Set/Props/Costume, Lighting and Sound, and Writing/Directing/Screen Craft.

“Our Level 3 courses include: - Film & TV - Hair and Make Up for TV, Theatre and Film - Set, Props and Costume - Lighting and Sound for Live Performance - Writing, Directing and Screen Craft”

Specialist technical and production arts courses across Film, TV, Theatre, and Live Events at Level 3 and 4.

“this video showcases the specialist technical and production arts courses available at Level 3 and 4 across Film, TV, Theatre, and Live Events.”

The academy offers a maximum of 200 places to Year 12 students each September.

“The academy will offer a maximum of 200 places to Year 12 students each September.”

Students complete an additional Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their BTEC studies

“we are proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of students who completed an additional qualification alongside their BTEC studies. An impressive 82% of students who undertook the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)”

Hands-on vocational training delivered alongside industry partners to build practical career skills.

“Working alongside our industry partners, study at BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy will ensure all students gain in depth, hands on vocational training in technical and managerial competencies, which will allow them to develop practical skills in preparation for a career in this sector.”

Committed to equal opportunities, admitting across full spectrum of academic abilities

“The Academy is committed to equal opportunities and admits learners across a full spectrum of academic abilities.”

Ethos centers on unlocking student potential through outstanding teaching and a culture of high expectations

“Unlocking every Student's potential through outstanding teaching and a Culture of High expectations”

BOA Stage & Screen is a free sixth-form, technical and vocational college in Birmingham preparing students for Film, TV, Theatre and Live Events careers.

“BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy is a free sixth-form, technical, and vocational college in Birmingham for students who dream of working in the Film, Television, Theatre or Live Events industries.”

16-19 academy offering vocational pathway in stage/screen production

“BOA Stage & Screen Production Academy is a 16-19 academy which offers a unique approach for learners interested in administration, technical and production skills for film, television and theatre.”

No academic ability assessment; entry based on aptitude only

“No learner will be assessed for academic ability. For level 3 programmes, the assessment will be on the learner’s aptitude and no other factor.”

Open Day event for prospective Year 12 (Post-16) and Year 14 (Level 4) entrants.

“This open event is for all prospective students and their families interested in Year 12 entry (Post-16 Education) and Year 14 (Level 4).”

Students have opportunities to find employment, apprenticeships, or enter higher education

“students will have a wide range of opportunities to find employment, apprenticeships or enter higher education”

BOA offers free Level 4 Professional Diploma courses as a progression route into higher-level specialist training and the creative industries.

“BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy also offers free Level 4 Professional Diploma courses for students ready to take the next step into higher-level specialist training and the creative industries.”

100% pass rate in BTEC Level qualifications

“100% pass rate in BTEC Level qualifications”