Post-16 Courses Evening Thursday 2nd November 2017

Post-16 Courses for 2018 Ms Rutherford – Headteacher Mr Butler – Assistant Headteacher/Head of Sixth Form Miss Williamson – Y12&13 Achievement Leader Katie Sharp – Head Girl Billy Green – Head Boy

Format of the evening Presentation Life in the Sixth Form Sixth Form Curriculum & Entry Criteria Maximising achievement The application process Opportunities to visit departments and meet students

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? Strong Sixth form community Opportunity to develop leadership skills especially through house system. Chance to be involved in the wider community University Masterclasses Opportunity to take part in plays, musicals, sporting activities, trips, debating, young enterprise, DoE etc. Katie Sharp – Head Girl Billy Green – Head Boy

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? One of the top performing schools in Staffordshire, year on year. Numerous times in the last few years we have had the highest average points score per candidate. 69% of applicants went to their first choice of university

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? 2017 at King Edward VI School: Over 99% overall pass rate 18% of entries at Grade A*/A grades 44% of entries at Grade A*/A or B 78% of entries at Grade A*-C

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? High expectations A number of Oxbridge students over the last few years In 2017 24% of university applicants went to Russell Group universities 73% of students went directly to university 15% Gap year & 2016 UCAS applications 88% of students going to university in total 12% direct employment, apprenticeships, further education or the services

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? Breadth of subjects available 26 Advanced Level subjects (plus more locally) Range of courses available to meet all abilities and talents Competition of high calibre students to stretch students, maximising potential Strong specialist teaching staff

Lichfield & Burntwood opportunities By working together we can: Offer a wider subject choice. e.g. Photography, Engineering, Computing Ensure course availability Investigate opportunities to resolve clashes All courses will run subject to viable numbers. Where the numbers of applicants for a course are low, the school may work in partnership with another school/other schools in the district to maintain the offer.

What’s new for A-levels? In 2017, all subjects had converted to two-year courses: PHASE 1 In 2015, the following A-levels became two-year courses: Art & Design, Business, Economics, English Literature, English Language, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Sociology PHASE 2 In 2016, the following subjects become two-year courses: French, Geography, German, Music, Physical Education, Religious studies PHASE 3 In 2017, the following subjects will also become two-year courses. Accounting, Product Design, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Applied or Medical Science

Changes to other courses in recent years Applied A-levels have been phased out Health & Social Care is now offered as a Level 3 BTEC course. This still contains a required examination component but ensures that this highly successful course can continue to be a highly practical vocational course. BTEC Sport Level 3 (double option) will continue to be offered and will contain a required examination component. Offering CTEC level 3 Performing Arts this year, which will be taught at Friary & Netherstowe ICT Cambridge Technicals have been updated in line with new government requirements

Two year A-levels The new AS levels are equivalent to 40% of a full-A level AS content is similar but different methods of assessment Longer-term focus for A-level requires different skills and emphasis

A two year programme 3 course programme for most students (A-levels, BTEC, Cambridge Technical) Option to discuss 4 courses for students with a grade A average at GCSE level High achievement in 3 courses to access university places and opportunities beyond school

Entry criteria The requirement to study 3 A Level/Level 3 courses will be an ‘Attainment 8’ average points score of at least 5.0. To calculate the points score: Assign each GCSE/Level 2 equivalent qualification a score from 1 (G) to 8 (A*), or for Eng & Ma (1(1) to 9 (9)) Double the scores for English Language and Mathematics, Add the scores for the best 6 other grades and Divide the total by ten. 9 8 A* BTEC Distinction* 7 A BTEC Distinction 6 B ITQ Certificate BTEC Merit 5 C BTEC Level 2 Pass 4 D   3 E 2 F 1 G

Examples STUDENT A GCSE English Language 5 5 x 2 = 10 GCSE English Literature 5 5 GCSE Mathematics 4 4 x 2 = 8 GCSE Combined Science 55 GCSE French Philosophy & Ethics 4 Disregard Disregard (lowest) GCSE Art 6 6 BTEC L2 Performing Arts Merit 50÷10 = 5.0 (C AVERAGE) The student above has an ‘Attainment 8’ score of 5.0 and would therefore take a 3 course programme in the Sixth Form. He/She would still be restricted in courses they would be eligible to start.

Examples STUDENT B GCSE English Language 6 6 x 2 =12 GCSE English Literature 6 6 GCSE Mathematics 6 6 x 2 = 12 GCSE Combined Science 6,6 GCSE German 6 Product Design 7 7 History GCSE PE 6 (Disregard as only 8 qualifications needed) 61÷10 = 6.1 (B+ AVERAGE) The student above has an ‘Attainment 8’ score of 6.1 and would take a 3 course programme in the Sixth Form. Most courses are accessible based on current entry criteria.

Examples STUDENT C GCSE English Language 7 7 x 2 =14 GCSE English Literature 6 6 GCSE Mathematics 7 7 x 2 = 14 GCSE Additional Maths 6 GCSE Biology 7 7 GCSE Chemistry 6 (Disregard) GCSE Physics 7 Level 2 ITQ Certificate (ICT) GCSE Geography 8 8 History 6 Philosophy & Ethics 8 * 70÷10 = 7.0 The student above has an ‘Attainment 8’ score of 7.0 and would be able to discuss taking a 4 course programme in the Sixth Form.

See page 21 & individual subject pages Entry requirements In addition to basic requirements, e.g. Grade 6 in two sciences for Biology, Chemistry & Physics Grade 6 in English Language & Literature for both courses Two grades 6’s in Science, 5 in English and Maths for Psychology Recommend at least a 6 at GCSE in the subject you’re taking See page 21 & individual subject pages

Personal Development Programme For all students: Tutor programme Curriculum Enhancement Days Additional options: Personal Development Programme Young Enterprise Extended project Qualification Support for university applications & careers

Independent study Transition sessions to help students develop skills of independent study Emphasis on developing skills for lifelong learning Classwork and homework is just the beginning

Tracking achievement Department tracking Postcard system enhances communication with home Monitoring through: Staff feedback Termly reports End of year examinations

Progression into Year 13 Clear policy for progression into Year 13 High levels of attendance Following the Code of Conduct Department tracking Termly reports Year 12 examinations

Making the next step Support throughout Year 12 and Year 13 Pastoral programme Curriculum Enhancement Days Visiting speakers Returning students Additional opportunities such as Young Enterprise, Debating Society, Ashmole Society

Support and Guidance Tutor Bob Keen & Lynne Bateman, Careers Advisor’s Subject staff University visits Experienced and skilled team of tutors for UCAS and other higher level applications Additional support for Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Law including mock interviews Sixth Form administrator Resources in LRC and Common Room

Application Process Find out about courses in options week 30th October – 3rd November Year 12 Courses Evening Thursday 2nd November Individual meetings with Form Tutors Application deadline: Mon 4th December 2017 Individual interviews with Senior Staff for all applicants in January and February Final option blocks issued in February Confirmation letter by the beginning of April

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