1. Sixth Form Information Evening for entry September 2016 Mr Rayner & Ms Vignali - Assistant Head Teachers i/c Little Heath Sixth Form

2. Why choose Little Heath Sixth Form? Because we have a brand-spanking new £3.5 million state-of-art Sixth Form Centre!!

3. Why choose Little Heath Sixth Form? BUT seriously; we have so much more to offer than just a new building.

4. Why choose Little Heath Sixth Form? Fresh start, but with some degree of continuity to ease the transition to KS5. Expert teaching in smaller classes. Teachers who will work hard to support to help you achieve grades which are better than students at other schools with similar GCSE results Motivational target setting Broad and balanced curriculum - see the prospectus on the website for details Ability to mix and match between academic and vocational qualifications such as Business, ICT, Applied Science, Health & Social Care and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport

5. This rocket represents Little Heath School’s value-added performance – the improvement added to students from GCSE to A Level. We are consistently in the top 25%. Little Heath School 2015

6. Why choose Little Heath Sixth Form? New way of working - experienced Sixth Form team who will treat you as young adults and listen to your opinions Mentor system - which helps bridge the gap between KS5 and future careers/university course Excellent track record of helping students onto their next steps – university or chosen career paths Excellent knowledge of local labour market

7. Why choose Little Heath Sixth Form? Aspirational Sixth Form which will encourage you to aim high. New challenges and opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Wide range of opportunities to develop important employability skills which will help you to fulfil your ambitions. Financial support - DBF

8. Why choose Little Heath Sixth Form? And yes, we now have a 21 st Century Sixth Form Centre with incredible facilities to aid and improve the teaching and learning – it’s amazing

9. Ofsted - July 2014 “Achievement in the Sixth Form is good in nearly all subjects and sometimes outstanding.” “Sixth Form students are supported in developing mature and independent learning skills, ready for the next stage in their education or training.” Results are good: August 2015: 15% of students gained A or A* grades 41% of our students gained A*-B grades

10. Doreen Chengula Year 12 student Joined Little Heath Sixth Form in September 2015 Studying Economics, English Language, Philosophy and Ethics and Politics

11. Which subjects to chose? Think about your career ambitions Not sure about the future? Choose a range of subjects which you are good at and enjoy Taster lessons were held on Monday Lots of support from Sixth Form Team Sixth Form Subject Choice Surgery 3.30- 5.00 –opportunity to discuss your subjecy choices and career plans with members of the Sixth Form team.

12. A Level Reform Modular to linear A Levels - a phased introduction: 11 subjects are already linear and started in September 2015 (Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, English Language, English literature, History, Physics and Psychology) 9 additional subjects from September 2016 – (Drama, Geography, French, German, Spanish, Music, Music Tech, PE and Religious Studies) Assessment – all units studied in Years 12 and 13 are assessed at the end of Year 13. External exams at the end of Year 12, stand-alone AS levels, but these will not contribute to final grade at A Level.

13. AS & A Levels Art Biology Business Chemistry Computing Critical Thinking Drama & Theatre Studies Economics English Language English Literature Film Studies French Geography German History Home Economics Mathematics Further Mathematics Media Studies Music Music Technology PE Physics Politics Psychology RE Spanish Textiles You take 4 AS in Year 12 and 3 A Levels in Year 13

14. Vocational A Levels More vocational – related to the world of work Grading is A* - E, and U exactly the same as other A Levels or D* / D / M / P which have A Level equivalence Some units assessed by coursework, others by external exams Double Award = 2 A Levels Subjects: Health and Social Care Double Applied Science Single Cambridge Tech in ICT Single Cambridge Tech in Business Single or Double BTEC Diploma – Sport Single

15. Challenges beyond the classroom Sixth Form Committee House Captains Sixth Form and School Council SURF – Rwanda Charity Community Service Student support group and SMILE Lower school mentoring School production and concerts Sports teams and lower school coaching World Challenge expeditions - Borneo 2016

16. Enrichment Heathensixthform enrichment website Oxbridge summer schools Reading University study days Pre-med courses at the Royal Berkshire Hospital Mock EU council at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Participation in Youth Parliament scheme. Stem activities such as Physics lectures at Warwick University, lecture on the Higgs Boson and participation in competitions.

17. Enrichment Programme of presentations from outside speakers:- Andrew Miller CEO of Guardian Media Local businesses to promote school leaver programmes - these include Ernst and Young, Deloite and Reading Scientific Services. Former students to discuss their experiences at university Support with arranging work experience placements Careers Fare – 27 th November 1.20-2.30 pm in the New Sixth Form Centre

18. Mark Boyer Year 13 student Joined Little Heath Sixth Form in September 2014 Studying: A2s in Drama, History, Philosophy and Ethics and Mathematics. Also studying an EPQ in the legal system of ancient Athens. Hopes to study Law at the university of York.

19. How To Apply Deadline for all online applications forms by or before: Friday 11 th December Rising Sixth Surgery: Monday 30 th November to Thursday 3 rd December 3.30-5.00pm – opportunity to discuss your subjects choices and find out more from the Sixth Form team.

20. How to apply You will have an interview to discuss your choices with you and to confirm that they are the most suitable for you. The interviews will start in the week beginning: Monday 11 th January 2016 and appointments will be issued via your tutors. The interviews for external candidates will start in the week beginning: Monday 25th January

21. What next? Talk to the right people including your teachers Find the courses you think you will like to study Attend the Rising Sixth Surgeries if you have any questions Attend the Sixth Form interview to discuss your choices and know why you are picking those subjects Work hard & do as well as you can in your GCSEs Thursday 2 nd July 2016 – Sixth Form Induction Day