SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 2014 WELCOME

PROSPECTUS AND COURSE BOOK Sixth Form Options

OFSTED ‘Provision in the sixth form is good’ Oct 2012 In the sixth form, students’ progress is good, with increasing numbers reaching the highest AS and A2 grades’ Oct 2012 ‘Guidance for sixth form students is very good’ Oct 2012

Results

Destinations VJSam EagerOli MelbMusical ourne A*BB Optometrics, Sheffield AAA Physics, Brunel A*A*A Philosophy and Logic, LSE AAA Physics, Bath Sasha Whale AAB Maths, Edinburgh ABB Medicine, Southampton CCC Musical Theatre, Roehampton A*AA Occupational Therapy, Southampton

Courses Level 2 – Equivalent to GCSE – Travel and Tourism – Business or Health and Social Care – GCSE re-sit in English and Maths – 1 Year Level 3 – AS Level – A Level – BTEC and OCR Technical – 2 Years

Entry Requirements Level 2 – 5 GCSE passes Level 3 – 5 GCSE grades at C or Above – C grade or better in English Language – Subject Specific Requirements

GCSE Point Scores GradePoints A*58 A B46 C40 D34 E28 F22 G16 U0 APSSuggested courses 33-37Level AS Levels AS Levels

Progression Routes Level 2 – Level 3 TBS or College – Apprenticeships – Employment Level 3 – University – Apprenticeships – Employment

Linear Specifications in 2015 English Physics Chemistry Biology History Geography Psychology Sociology Business Economics

6 th Form Provision High Quality

6 th Form Provision High Quality Teaching and Learning

6 th Form Provision High Quality Teaching and Learning Pastoral Support

6 th Form Provision High Quality Teaching and Learning Pastoral Support Monitoring and Tracking

6 th Form Provision High Quality Teaching and Learning Pastoral Support Monitoring and Tracking Progression

6 th Form Provision High Quality Teaching and Learning Pastoral Support Monitoring and Tracking Progression Accommodation

6 th Form Provision High Quality Teaching and Learning Pastoral Support Monitoring and Tracking Progression Accommodation Extra Curricular

Enrichment Activities Duke of Edinburgh Award Young Enterprise House Captains Principal students Sixth Form Council The Arts Sport Flying Sports Leaders Supporting younger students Justis Group

Key Issues for Students Class size Fresh start Travel Finance – Post 16 Bursary Employment Commitment Course choice – Aspiration Determination

The View of a Current Student Year 13 Maths Physics Biology Chemistry (AS)

Key Dates 26 th November – Option Form, Version 1 2 nd December – Year 11 Pre Public Exams 5 th December – Options Blocks, Version 2 13 th December – Option Form, Version 2 January – 6 th Form Interviews 6 th February – Application Form March 2015 – Year 11 Progress Checks 20 th August – GCSE Results - Results clinic

Key Contacts Mrs MancellMr SmithMiss GarnerMrs Gibb Sixth form Administrator Deputy Headteacher Head of 6 th Form Post 16 Progression Coordinator HOY12 blandfordschool.org.uk

Tonight… Investigate courses Check entry requirements Talk to students Check the content Start to firm up your choices Plan your goals

Facilitating Subjects Mathematics and Further Mathematics English Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Languages

Gavin Marish "I felt that the teachers throughout my 6th Form experience made lessons accessible for me, while treating me with great maturity. 6th Form also gave me greater independence and freedom within studying and my social life."

Tom Rowan “At The Blandford School Sixth form the environment is so friendly and the staff put YOU first”

OFSTED “Guidance in the Sixth Form is very good…. one student said they help and support us to achieve our big dreams”

SubjectRoomSubjectRoom Philosophy & Ethics415Physical Education308 Psychology & Sociology403English305 Geography405Music517 & 519 Maths314Product Design500 Business and Economics101Textiles512 History409Dance522 & 523 Sciences106ICT103 Languages207Drama522 & 523 Health and Social Care401Travel and Tourism206 UCAS6 th Form InformationStudy Area