Curriculum changes Funding changes Recruitment Achievement

New A levels introduced Completely linear Vastly reduced coursework elements (if at all) AS no longer contributes

Timeline English language English literature biology chemistry physics psychology art business studies history sociology geography R.S. drama dance P.E. music French German maths further maths D.T.

Vocational Courses Course accreditation Move to incorporate external examinations Cambridge Technical Diplomas

Strategies 2014 CPD to all staff for awareness raising 2015 continuing CPD e.g. Louise Phillipe, exam board courses Monitoring ‘approved lists’ SLT link meetings with CLs

Funding Changes Reduced funding for sector Based on student numbers now (not per course) Amount per student based on hours – 600 is the magic number!

Basic Programme of Study Year 12 ElementHours 4 subjects600 Private study90 Enrichment30 Form period45 TOTAL765 Year 13 ElementHours 3 subjects450 Private study90 Tutorials30 Form period30 TOTAL600

Recruitment Recruited 148 in September 2014 (1 has left) Retention over 90% into Y13 Currently applications 20% down on last year Predict about 250 on roll September 2015 Competition more intense yearly

Strategies Potential Y11 applicants identified and shared with staff Taster day Individual meetings

Achievement – Y A level A* - E99% A* - B45%49%48% A* - A16% ALPS 1yr T score534 Vocational ALPS 1yr T score221 Overall ALPS522 APS per entry

Achievement – Y AS level A* - E86%89%77% A* - B34%29%22% APS per entry92 79 ALPS 1yr T score366