1. Year 10 - Parents Information Evening
Grey Court 6th Form
Year 10 - Parents Information Evening

2. Aims of the evening
To give you our vision for an Outstanding Sixth Form
To inform you of the Academic choices your child will have
To ensure you are clear of the processes we will go through together.
Most importantly, to enable you to ask questions of us.

3. The Vision – Outstanding Sixth Form
A thriving Sixth Form that anticipates the needs of all students and ensures an Outstanding Experience
A Curriculum that is responsive to the needs and aspirations of all learners through a wide range of options.
High academic standards that aspire progression on to the very best Universities
Opportunities to develop the whole young person through leadership, enrichment and links with the community.
The highest standards of young adult teaching and learning.

4. The Curriculum English Literature Philosophy and Ethics
Maths (Further)
Maths (Mechanics)
Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
French
Spanish
History
Geography
Sport / PE
Philosophy and Ethics
Economics
Sociology
Government and Politics
Computing
Theatre Studies
Drama
Art
Music
Psychology
Business
Health and Social Care

5. Helping your child chose their subjects
Facilitating Subjects
Other Subjects – Russell Group
Mathematics and Further Maths
English Literature
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Languages (Classical and Modern)
Music
Economics
Philosophy and Ethics
Photography
Drama and Theatre Studies
Art and Design
Media/Film
Psychology
Sociology PE

6. Transition Year Sport Health and Social Care Travel and Tourism *
BTEC Level 3 and 2
Other
Sport
Health and Social Care
Travel and Tourism *
Business Studies
GCSE English
GCSE Maths
Apprenticeship
Work Experience

7. Admissions Criteria Year 12 – 120 Students maximum
Minimum for A level – 5 A* - C including English and Maths
Then, subject dependent, a B in the chosen subject.
Maths and Physics will require specific criteria
Other Level 3 and Level 2 subjects will be subject to interview and tailored admission criteria.

8. Applying for Grey Court Sixth Form
Applications will be made through the borough central website.
Students will have a dedicated Senior Leader / Careers advisor to guide them
Applications open on July 5th and close on 26th November

9. Oversubscription Criteria
Grey Court Students
Young people in care
Young people with exceptional need
Distance criteria priority areas A (85%) B (15%)
Distance

10. What’s Different? Uniform – Choice and Consultation
Adult relationships engendering independence
Wider range of choice – new subjects
The new building

11. Studying hard at Grey Court Sixth Form
Focussed Study room
Learning Resource Area (Library)
Silent Study area
Sixth Form ICT Suite
Student Services
Social Area

12. The Highest of Expectations
ALPS target setting (vs top 25% benchmark)
Expectation from students of 5 hours independent study per subject per week
Some supervised study periods
Regular reviews of student performance
Early intervention
Nurturing independence, responsibility & resilience

13. Next Steps Now you have the information
We need to find out what your children want to do.
Next week will be our third student survey
This will help us shape all elements of our offer, but wont define it.
You have a role to play

14. Next Steps May 17th – Course Directory
May 20th onwards – Student one to one guidance interviews
Throughout June Sixth Form, Taster Sessions
July 4th – Sixth Form Open Evening

15. Next Steps July 5th – Applications Open – Internal
September and October 2013 – Admissions Interviews of Grey Court Students
September 26th – Applications Close
January 2014 – Offer letters sent out

16. Draft Building Timeline
Date
Event – Build
August 1st 2013
Annexe Demolished
August 2013 – July 2014
Building of new Sixth Form Block
June and July 2014
Landscaping
August 2014
Building opened to school for final touches
September 2014
Sixth Form Opens

17. How will the building ensure Outstanding Curriculum & Learning?
A wide range of 21st Century Classrooms
Three New Science Labs
A state of the art Drama Studio
VPA Apple Mac Suite (s)
A cutting edge Learning and Study Area