Sixth Form Open Evening 2018

Our Ambition To ensure that all students are well informed to make the right choice about their ‘next steps’ To provide a varied and flexible offer to retain as many current students as possible Priority will be given to existing students before considering external applications

Why BTS for Sixth Form? Continuity in education Enhance lifelong learning skills Mature, supportive and caring working environment Bespoke educational opportunities Opportunity to strengthen links with employers- work placements

A- Level Pathway Level 3 BTEC pathway Level 2 foundation pathway Our Educational Offer A- Level Pathway Level 3 BTEC pathway Level 2 foundation pathway

A- Levels Subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art Entry Requirements: 5+ in 5 subjects including English & Maths Level 3 Computing TBC: BTEC or A-Level

BTEC Pathway Level 3 Business Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Level 3 Engineering Entry Requirements: 5+ in English + Maths. 4+ in other subjects Enhance level 2 learning Can be blended with A-Levels

Foundation Year Level 2 BTEC Business Studies or BTEC ‘Technicals’ in Engineering Retake GCSE in English and/or Maths 1 day work placement Leads to L2 apprenticeship, L3 study or employment

What happens next? Applications returned by 26th January Parents Evening 31st January Sixth form interviews 6th February Parent Power Event 7th February We will then make course ‘offers’ to students

Working together to support students In school interventions Study coach sessions Exam preparation sessions Weekly bespoke assemblies Elevate Education- 3 seminars

Best results possible Revision TT written 1- 2 hours a night (30 minute chunks) Exam practice Use time in school wisely Engage in all school support activities

The scary bit! 6 years in primary school, 5 years in secondary school, 11 years in education = 33 school terms……... ……….Only 64 school days left! Make everyone count.

First formal exam on 14th May

Results day- Thursday August 23rd