1. SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 2018 Discovering the Potential in All

2. Talk by the Head Team about their experiences in the Sixth Form
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3. Discovering the Potential in All
Opportunities in the Sixth Form
Wide range of subjects on offer
Art ( Art, Photography, Textiles or Graphics), Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Drama & Theatre Studies, English Literature, Geography, History, ICT in the Global Community, Mathematics, Film Studies, Anthropology, Psychology, Spanish, French, Business Studies, Sport Studies
A choice of an additional subject to be taken year 12 – EPQ, or IFS (certificate in personal finance)
The IBCP pathway
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4. Discovering the Potential in All
Choosing your Options
Traditional pathway
A combination of three from
A Levels
Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Spanish, French,
Art (Art, Photography, Graphics, or Textiles), English Literature, History, Geography
AQA Level 3 course
Applied Business
BTEC courses
Applied science, Performing Arts, Sport,
IB Diploma subjects
Film Studies, Psychology, Anthropology, ICT in the Global Community
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5. Discovering the Potential in All
Choosing your Options
IBCP pathway
A combination of
BTEC courses – choose one
Applied science, Performing Arts, Sport
IB Diploma subjects – choose 2
Film Studies, Psychology, Anthropology, ICT in the Global Community
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6. Choosing your Options Discovering the Potential in All
Entry Criteria 5 or more grades including English & Maths 
To include: Extended Project Qualification, Certificate in Financial Education and Community Service
Year 12 Draft Option Blocks September 2019
BLOCK A
BLOCK B
BLOCK C
BLOCK D
BLOCK E
Chemistry
Biology
Spanish
Applied Business
Art, Photography, Textiles or Graphics
Geography
English Literature
French
Maths
History
IBCP please ring one BTEC and two blue courses
Entry Criteria 5 or more grades including English & Maths
To include: Reflective Project, Approaches to Learning, Language Learning and Community Service
BTEC Science Foundation Diploma
Psychology
Film
Anthropology
BTEC Performing Arts Foundation Diploma
ICT in a Global Society
BTEC Sport Foundation Diploma
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7. Discovering the Potential in All
IBCP
The CP Curriculum
One BTEC Diploma from the below
Sport
Performing Arts
Science
Two of the following Diploma Subjects
Film
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Psychology
ITGS (IT in a global society)
Plus all of the below core units
Reflective Project-
2 to 3 hours
Personal and Professional Development
Service Learning
Language Development (German)-
1hr
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8. Discovering the Potential in All
IBCP Entry Requirements
SUBJECT
Entry Requirements
BTEC Sport
4+ in at least 5 GCSE qualifications including Science
Practicing sport in a team or individually
BTEC Science
4+ in at least 5 GCSE qualifications including in Science
BTEC Performing Arts
4+ in at least 5 GCSE qualifications including in English
IB Film Studies
4+ in GCSE English Literature/Language
IB Social and Cultural Anthropology
4+ in English Literature/Language
IB Psychology
4+ in a Science
IB ITGS (Information Technology in a global society)
4+ in GCSE Maths
For entry to an IBCP programme of study students must have a minimum of 5 or more GCSE qualifications at grade 4+ to be considered To apply for a specific course, the entry requirements stated below must be met.
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9. Discovering the Potential in All
Preparing for University, apprenticeships and work
Traditional pathway
Extended Project Qualification, Certificate in Financial Education (CeFe) and Community Service
IBCP pathway-
The core:
Reflective Project, Approaches to Learning, Language Learning and Community Service
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10. Discovering the Potential in All
Opportunities in the Sixth Form (Extra-Curricular)
Sixth Form prefects, mentors and many leadership opportunities
Whole school and community involvement
Work experience in Year 12
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Opportunities in the Sixth Form (Extra-Curricular)
Library - Sixth Form study area
At least 5 supervised study sessions per week
Small class sizes
PSHE programme to prepare you for the future
Careers guidance and excellent University and apprenticeship guidance
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What can you expect
You will be part of a “good” Sixth Form
To make good progress regardless of your background
Careful monitoring by subject teachers, subject leaders, mentors and the Head of Sixth Form
Two parents evenings a year
Comprehensive support programme and monitoring of progress
High expectations
Effective guidance when deciding your next step
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13. Discovering the Potential in All
Application Process - Internal
You will need to apply by handing in your completed application form by Friday 23rd November 2018
You will then have a progression meeting (PPE results will be the foundation of all conversations, advice and offers given out)
You will need to attend on GCSE results day to confirm your place
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14. Discovering the Potential in All
Application Process - External
You will need to complete and hand in your application form by Friday 23rd November 2018
You will need to attend for a progression meeting in January 2018
We will contact your current school before the meeting for a reference and a report including mock exam results
Offers will be given out taking into consideration your mock results
You will need to contact us in person on results day to confirm your place
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15. Discovering the Potential in All
What’s Next
Opportunity to talk to teachers and students about individual subjects at the back of the hall and in the library
Opportunity to ask plenty of questions
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