1. Planning Your Future A Learning Pathway for You! 2017-2019
Ysgol Dyffryn Taf Sixth Form 16-19
Planning Your Future A Learning Pathway for You!
Hall 6:30
WBQ stand
WBQ leaflets
EMA leaflets
Brochure
Options form
Ppt
Sound
Movie

2. I fyny fo’r nod

3. Information and Planning
I fyny fo’r nod
Aim for the highest
Information and Planning

4. Welcome and Introductions Setting the scene and aims
Update on education changes 2016
Student Voice - Head Boy
Dyffryn Taf – A Pathway for You
The application process
Entry Requirements and applications
Next Steps – subjects

5. Troedffordd i Lwyddiant Pathway to Success

6. Dyffryn Taf – A Successful Pathway for You
Source: Welsh Government All Wales Core Data Set

7. Dyffryn Taf – A Successful Pathway for You
Source: Welsh Government All Wales Core Data Set

9. Dyffryn Taf (BTEC) – A Successful Pathway for You

10. AS and A level qualifications animation
Update on education changes 2016
Views from higher education:
Welsh Baccalaureate:

13. AS and A level qualifications in Wales
Wales: We will be
Retaining AS and A level brand names and the current grading structures
Retaining AS and A levels as coupled qualifications (however, the weighting of the AS is being reduced from the current 50% to 40%)
Sharing the same content, if appropriate, as those in England (and possibly Northern Ireland)
Assessing and recognising practical skills
Allowing assessments only in summer
Limiting resits to one per unit

14. Student Voice - Head Boy Dyffryn Taf – A Pathway for You
The application process
Entry Requirements and applications
Next Steps – subjects

15. Developing your 16-19 Pathway
Formal:
Statutory
PSE RE
Approved qualifications
AS/A levels, BTECs, WBQ diploma
Learning Core (skills, knowledge and understanding, attitudes and values, common experiences)
Non-formal:
DoE, Millennium Volunteers, Music exams etc.
Super-curricular activities
Informal:
Sport, hobbies, production – Extra- curricular activities

16. University links, trips and open days

17. Welsh Baccalaureate (universal adoption)
Creating a pathway
Portfolio of GCSE grades (yr11)
4 GCSEs A*-C
A portfolio of GCSEs
Pathway A
Choose 3-4 level 3 AS/A level subjects from option pools.
Pathway C
A mixture of courses at the appropriate level (L2 and L3).
Pathway B
Choose BTEC from the option pool.
Welsh Baccalaureate (universal adoption)
Skills Challenge Certificate
Pathways are the learning routes you take.
A provides you with a large variety of AS level qualifications - academic.
B offers a more practical approach to learning via BTEC qualifications and work experience.
C offeres a mixture to suit the learner.
All pathways allow students to access the Welsh Bac.
All pathways allow progression to further educations, Higher education and careers.
Progression to:
Higher Education at University, Further Education at College, Employment and Apprenticeships

18. Courses Available (see form A)
A AS/A levels
B BTEC/
(Level 3)
Art and Design
Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Design Technology
Drama and Theatre Studies
English Literature
French
Geography
History
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Religious Studies
Welsh Second Language
Hospitality L3
Sport L3
Health and Social Care L3
Applied Science L3
Appropriate courses C
Wide variety of choices.
See form.

19. Entry Requirements Requirements for level 3 courses yr12
Requirements for level 4 and beyond.

20. Source: Dyffryn Taf website, about us, Sixth Form

22. Entry Requirements
Requirements for level 4 and beyond.

26. Post 16 Pathway Evening – 24th November 2016
Post 16 Pathway Evening – 24th November 2016
Step 1: Information and planning (November)
What skills do I need to develop for future careers? What courses are available to me? What are the entry requirements for courses?
Step 2: Application Process Opens (December)
When do I apply? How do I apply? Which qualifications will I need to provide?
Step 3: Interviews/offers and Refining choices (February/March)
How will I know if I get offers? What are the types of offer? Will I be interviewed? How do I reply to offers?
Step 4: Working towards entry requirement (November – June)
Early exam entries. Complete controlled assessment. 100% attendance. Extra learning/revision sessions. Sacrifices.
Pathway to Success
Step 5: RESULTS DAY (24th August 2017)
Collect and check your results. Confirm you have met the entry requirements. Get advice on alternative pathways
Step 7: Stepping up to a new level 3 pathway (September 2017)
Sign learning agreement. Sixth Form induction. Develop new skills. Start planning for leaving Dyffryn Taf.
Dec/Jan
Feb/Mar
24th Aug

30. Our Challenge (4)
Provide you with information and answer your questions.
Support you in your preparation for GCSEs.
Develop the pathway options to meet your learning needs.
Move you on towards higher education and careers.

31. The Student Challenge (5)
Do your pathway research.
Make responsible choices.
Use your choices to self-motivate you towards success at GCSE level (mocks).
Continue to develop as a learner in our sixth form.
Make a difference to our school community.
Use the brochure tonight
Return your form
GCSE targets
Come back in the sixth form
Make a difference