1. Post-16 Courses Evening
Thursday 2nd November 2017

2. Post-16 Courses for Ms Rutherford – Headteacher Mr Butler – Assistant Headteacher/Head of Sixth Form Miss Williamson – Y12&13 Achievement Leader Katie Sharp – Head Girl Billy Green – Head Boy

3. Format of the evening Presentation Life in the Sixth Form
Sixth Form Curriculum & Entry Criteria
Maximising achievement
The application process
Opportunities to visit departments and meet students

4. Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form?
Strong Sixth form community
Opportunity to develop leadership skills especially through house system.
Chance to be involved in the wider community
University Masterclasses
Opportunity to take part in plays, musicals, sporting activities, trips, debating, young enterprise, DoE etc.
Katie Sharp – Head Girl
Billy Green – Head Boy

5. Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form?
One of the top performing schools in Staffordshire, year on year.
Numerous times in the last few years we have had the highest average points score per candidate.
69% of applicants went to their first choice of university

6. Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form?
2017 at King Edward VI School:
Over 99% overall pass rate
18% of entries at Grade A*/A grades
44% of entries at Grade A*/A or B
78% of entries at Grade A*-C

7. Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form?
High expectations
A number of Oxbridge students over the last few years
In % of university applicants went to Russell Group universities
73% of students went directly to university
15% Gap year & 2016 UCAS applications
88% of students going to university in total
12% direct employment, apprenticeships, further education or the services

8. Why choose to study at King Edward VI Sixth Form?
Breadth of subjects available
26 Advanced Level subjects (plus more locally)
Range of courses available
to meet all abilities and talents
Competition of high calibre students
to stretch students, maximising potential
Strong specialist teaching staff

9. Lichfield & Burntwood opportunities
By working together we can:
Offer a wider subject choice.
e.g. Photography, Engineering, Computing
Ensure course availability
Investigate opportunities to resolve clashes
All courses will run subject to viable numbers. Where the numbers of applicants for a course are low, the school may work in partnership with another school/other schools in the district to maintain the offer.

10. What’s new for A-levels?
In 2017, all subjects had converted to two-year courses:
PHASE 1
In 2015, the following A-levels became two-year courses:
Art & Design, Business, Economics, English Literature, English Language, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Sociology
PHASE 2
In 2016, the following subjects become two-year courses:
French, Geography, German, Music, Physical Education, Religious studies
PHASE 3
In 2017, the following subjects will also become two-year courses.
Accounting, Product Design, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Applied or Medical Science

11. Changes to other courses in recent years
Applied A-levels have been phased out
Health & Social Care is now offered as a Level 3 BTEC course. This still contains a required examination component but ensures that this highly successful course can continue to be a highly practical vocational course.
BTEC Sport Level 3 (double option) will continue to be offered and will contain a required examination component.
Offering CTEC level 3 Performing Arts this year, which will be taught at Friary & Netherstowe
ICT Cambridge Technicals have been updated in line with new government requirements

12. Two year A-levels
The new AS levels are equivalent to 40% of a full-A level
AS content is similar but different methods of assessment
Longer-term focus for A-level requires different skills and emphasis

13. A two year programme 3 course programme for most students
(A-levels, BTEC, Cambridge Technical)
Option to discuss 4 courses for students with a grade A average at GCSE level
High achievement in 3 courses to access university places and opportunities beyond school

14. Entry criteria
The requirement to study 3 A Level/Level 3 courses will be an ‘Attainment 8’ average points score of at least 5.0.
To calculate the points score:
Assign each GCSE/Level 2 equivalent qualification a score from 1 (G) to 8 (A*), or for Eng & Ma (1(1) to 9 (9))
Double the scores for English Language and Mathematics,
Add the scores for the best 6 other grades and
Divide the total by ten. 9 8 A*
BTEC Distinction* 7 A
BTEC Distinction 6 B
ITQ Certificate
BTEC Merit 5 C
BTEC Level 2 Pass 4 D 3 E 2 F 1 G

15. Examples
STUDENT A
GCSE English Language 5
5 x 2 = 10
GCSE English Literature 5 5
GCSE Mathematics 4
4 x 2 = 8
GCSE Combined Science 55
GCSE
French
Philosophy & Ethics
4 Disregard
Disregard (lowest)
GCSE Art 6 6
BTEC L2
Performing Arts Merit
50÷10 = 5.0
(C AVERAGE)
The student above has an ‘Attainment 8’ score of 5.0 and would therefore take a 3 course programme in the Sixth Form. He/She would still be restricted in courses they would be eligible to start.

16. Examples
STUDENT B
GCSE English Language 6
6 x 2 =12
GCSE English Literature 6 6
GCSE Mathematics 6
6 x 2 = 12
GCSE Combined Science 6,6
GCSE
German 6
Product Design 7 7
History
GCSE PE 6
(Disregard as only 8 qualifications needed)
61÷10 = 6.1
(B+ AVERAGE)
The student above has an ‘Attainment 8’ score of 6.1 and would take a 3 course programme in the Sixth Form. Most courses are accessible based on current entry criteria.

17. Examples
STUDENT C
GCSE English Language 7
7 x 2 =14
GCSE English Literature 6 6
GCSE Mathematics 7
7 x 2 = 14
GCSE Additional Maths 6
GCSE Biology 7 7
GCSE Chemistry 6
(Disregard)
GCSE Physics 7
Level 2 ITQ Certificate
(ICT)
GCSE
Geography 8 8
History 6
Philosophy & Ethics 8 *
70÷10 = 7.0
The student above has an ‘Attainment 8’ score of 7.0 and would be able to discuss taking a 4 course programme in the Sixth Form.

18. See page 21 & individual subject pages
Entry requirements
In addition to basic requirements, e.g.
Grade 6 in two sciences for Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Grade 6 in English Language & Literature for both courses
Two grades 6’s in Science, 5 in English and Maths for Psychology
Recommend at least a 6 at GCSE in the subject you’re taking
See page 21 & individual subject pages

19. Personal Development Programme
For all students:
Tutor programme
Curriculum Enhancement Days
Additional options:
Personal Development Programme
Young Enterprise
Extended project Qualification
Support for university applications & careers

20. Independent study
Transition sessions to help students develop skills of independent study
Emphasis on developing skills for lifelong learning
Classwork and homework is just the beginning

21. Tracking achievement Department tracking
Postcard system enhances communication with home
Monitoring through:
Staff feedback
Termly reports
End of year examinations

22. Progression into Year 13 Clear policy for progression into Year 13
High levels of attendance
Following the Code of Conduct
Department tracking
Termly reports
Year 12 examinations

23. Making the next step Support throughout Year 12 and Year 13
Pastoral programme
Curriculum Enhancement Days
Visiting speakers
Returning students
Additional opportunities such as Young Enterprise, Debating Society, Ashmole Society

24. Support and Guidance Tutor Bob Keen & Lynne Bateman, Careers Advisor’s
Subject staff
University visits
Experienced and skilled team of tutors for UCAS and other higher level applications
Additional support for Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Law including mock interviews
Sixth Form administrator
Resources in LRC and Common Room

25. Application Process
Find out about courses in options week 30th October – 3rd November
Year 12 Courses Evening Thursday 2nd November
Individual meetings with Form Tutors
Application deadline: Mon 4th December 2017
Individual interviews with Senior Staff for all applicants in January and February
Final option blocks issued in February
Confirmation letter by the beginning of April

26. Post-16 Courses King Edward VI School
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