1. Sixth Form Open Evening
Wednesday 30th November 2016

2. Welcome… An outstanding Sixth Form – commitment to improve
7 external applications for every place available
Strong academic results – typically 60%+ A*-B
£1.5m ‘state-of-the-art’ Sixth Form Centre
Clear vision: Superb pastoral support within a traditional structure ‘Liberal, traditional, yet dynamic’
High expectations of all aspects of 6th Form life
Commitment to every individual: ‘Love as Brethren’
Extra-curricular enrichment

3. + The Team for September 2017 Mrs S King Mr R Bell Mrs R Read
Head of Careers &
6th Form Co-ordinator
Mr R Bell
Deputy Head
Director of 6th Form
Mrs R Read
Academic Development
Coordinator
Mrs A Wilkes
Head of Year 12
Ms A Wheaton
Head of Year 13
Mrs M Donnellan
6th Form Administrator +
Individual Learning Mentor (Tutor)
Peer Mentors and ‘buddies’ (Year 13 students)

4. Our culture: ‘Love as Brethren’…
Fast integration for all students – natural integration, not forced
Expectations partnership: Home/School Agreement
Extra-curricular involvement
Mentoring
Community Volunteering
Enrichment programme: Monday afternoon
Charity organisation
Student Voice
Leadership: ‘Captaincy’: Subject or whole-school

5. The Sixth Form Centre… 10 dedicated classrooms
A learning zone with 50+ PCs
A quiet-study area
3 flat-screen TVs with SKY TV
Wireless broadband throughout
A state of the art ‘Common Room’
A dining and café area
Customised lockers
The school library

6. + Entry requirements… AT LEAST 8 GCSEs A*-C
(including a Grade 5-9 in English Language and Maths) +
Subject specific entry requirements
We aim to admit AT LEAST 50 students from other schools
We aim to admit 10% of external applications or 5 students (whichever is greater) based on aptitude in Music or Sport
Up to 30 additional offers can be made on Results’ Day in August

7. A Level Curriculum change…
Please refer to the Prospectus
All A Levels from September will be linear
All exams at the end of Year 13
No AS Levels offered at the end of Year 12
All students to complete a MINIMUM of 3 A Levels

8. Our curriculum offering…
Minimum of 3 A Levels for every student
5 hours per week in each subject
BUT…
Individualised pathways:
The most able – we hope to offer a 4th A Level
Many students will also chose to study the EPQ as an additional qualification
Enrichment / Work Shadowing

9. ‘Beyond 18’… Individualised support from Year 12
Dedicated careers provision and advice
Links with the City – Coopers’ Company and alumni network
Personalised UCAS support
Specialised Oxbridge support and advice

10. Where do our students go?
This year
Destination
Number of Students
Percentage of Students
University
153
71%
Employment 45
21%
GAP Year 9 4%
Alternative Further Education
Total
216
100%

11. What to do next? Important dates…
Today:
6th Form Application Form AND prospectus can be accessed from the school website
The next 5 weeks:
Review A Level choices/prospectus/discuss with subject staff
11th January
Deadline for return of all applications
Week beginning 22nd February
Letters will begin to be issued confirming places/non-offers
10th March
Deadline for all offers to be accepted and forms returned to school

12. All this information will be contained in your offer letter.
On GCSE Results Day…
If you do not meet the specific grades required for entry – you will be unable to join us.
Please have a PLAN B and a PLAN C
All this information will be contained in your offer letter.
Please note up to 30 offers will also be made on Results’ Day for students who failed to receive an initial offer, but then go on to meet the overall entry requirements.

13. George Deverill Charlotte Marshall School Captains
Our students…
George Deverill Charlotte Marshall School Captains