Welcome to ‘Into the Sixth Form Evening’ For entry 2009 By Donna Lodge Director of Post-16 Education

Ashby School  Consistently one of the highest achieving schools in Leicestershire  Has technology and language college specialist status  Supportive environment with outstanding pastoral and academic monitoring.

Ashby Sixth Form  Has witnessed phenomenal improvement in examination performance over the last few years  In 2008 A level pass rate hit 98.5% with 51% of passes being at the top grades of A or B  Simultaneous increase in size of the Sixth Form

Ashby Sixth Form  Was rated ‘outstanding’ in most recent OFSTED inspection  Benefits from a new purpose built sixth form centre- with bistro dining area, patio and WIFI

Sixth Form Qualifications A levels to be made up of 4 units. New specifications taught from  AS (2 units) taken in Y12  A2 ( 2 units) taken in Y13  AS + A2 ( 4 units) = complete A level  NO LIMITS TO NUMBER OF RETAKES OF UNITS

Curriculum  Mainly specialise in AS and A2 level courses  One or two year courses  We offer 40 courses at Advanced level- extensive choice  Most students choose 4 options plus an extension subject  In year 13 students take 3 or 4 A2 Levels

Extension Subjects  Students will be able to choose from the following:  Critical Thinking  General Studies  Extended project Qualification

Entry Requirements To come to Ashby School you need  5 or more A* to C at GCSE level including English and Mathematics.  A successful guidance interview and positive reference.

Where do our students go post 18? In 2008  90% went into Higher Education (including gap year)  10% went into Employment

Enrichment Activities by Bryony Farmer and Gaurav Srivastava  PE and Community Sports (SLA)  Duke of Edinburgh  Young Enterprise  Residential Courses  Mentoring  Tip Tops  School Council

Enrichment Activities (continued)  Statutes  Prefect Hours  Skills for management Conference  House Activities- assemblies, competitions  University Visits  Open University Courses  Local Employer Links and Sponsorship  Prom party and other events  Clubs and societies

Statutes

Enrichment Activities (continued)  Statutes  Prefect Hours  Skills for management Conference  House Activities- assemblies, competitions  University Visits  Open University Courses  Local Employer Links and Sponsorship  Prom party and other events  Clubs and societies

House Activities Every house needs a Prefect Team! Could you become the Sports Prefect... Social Prefect... Charity Prefect... Assembly Prefect... Or even HOUSE CAPTAIN Of your house?

Enrichment Activities (continued)  Statutes  Prefect Hours  Skills for management Conference  House Activities- assemblies, competitions  University Visits  Open University Courses  Local Employer Links and Sponsorship  Prom party and other events  Clubs and societies

Leavers Ball

Enrichment Activities (continued)  Statutes  Prefect Hours  Skills for management Conference  House Activities- assemblies, competitions  University Visits  Open University Courses  Local Employer Links and Sponsorship  Prom party and other events  Clubs and societies

Meet the new Director of Sixth Form  Mr Tim Procter

What happens next?  Talk to faculties and read prospectus  Submit application form by January 9th  Guidance interviews to advise on suitability will take place in February  On results day August 27th confirm acceptance of place  Induction in July

School Website To find further information on the Sixth Form visit  If you are a Leicestershire student apply using the LeCap website  If you are from a different county please use the paper based application form which can be downloaded from the school website and is also in the external prospectus.