Post-16 Courses Evening Thursday 8th November 2018

Post-16 Courses for 2019 Ms Rutherford – Headteacher Mr Butler – Assistant Headteacher/Head of Sixth Form Miss Williamson – Y12&13 Achievement Leader Amy Poulton – Deputy Head Girl Andrew Rushton – Deputy Head Boy Shayan Idrees – Sixth form student

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. Amy Poulton – Deputy Head Girl Andrew Rushton – Deputy Head Boy Shayan Idrees – 6th form student

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. 75% of applicants went to their first choice of university

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? 87% of all students achieved at least 1 A*-C or equivalent grade 72% of all grades at grade A*-C 40% of entries at Grade A*/A or B 16% of entries at Grade A*/A grades Pass rate for students 100% Subject pass rate 98.4% Top-performing student achieved 4 A* grades

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? High expectations A number of Oxbridge students over the last few years In 2018 19% of university applicants went to Russell Group universities 77% of students went directly to university 8% Gap year & 2018 UCAS applications 85% of students going to university in total 15% direct employment, apprenticeships, further education or the services

Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form? Breadth of subjects available 27 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.

Changes to A Level courses in recent years Over the last 3 years we have seen A levels converted to two-year courses 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. ICT Cambridge Technicals have been updated in line with new government requirements

A two year programme Longer-term focus for A-level requires different skills and emphasis 3 course programme for most students (A-levels, BTEC, Cambridge Technical) Option to discuss 4 courses for students with a grade 7 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 Core Mathematical Studies Young Enterprise Extended project Qualification Support for university applications & careers

Core Mathematical Studies This is a Level 3 core maths qualification designed for students who have achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE maths. This is an additional course that can be studied alongside your 3 A levels. Build on students mathematical understanding and develop their application of mathematics to authentic problems. Builds mathematical understanding and skills to support the mathematical content in other Level 3 qualifications, for example Biology, Geography, Physics , Psychology and Economics. The course has the equivalent UCAS points of an AS Level and will be studied over two years.

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 Advisors 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

What’s next?

Buildings for the 21st Century Over the next two years… Buildings for the 21st Century Over the next two years…. Refurbishment of the Sports Centre & new Main Reception New teaching block and student reception Landscaping & outdoor space Demolition of old mobiles to make way for new accommodation

Application Process Find out about courses in options week 5th November – 9th November Year 12 Courses Evening Thursday 8th November Individual meetings with Form Tutors Application deadline: Mon 3rd December 2018 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

Bader Building plus Music, Design Technology

Sixth Form Block (Y), Q Block & Johnson Buildings

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