1. How it works at Bullers Wood
ALIS
How it works at Bullers Wood

2. What is Alis? A Level Information System
Developed by Durham university
Collection of data from thousands of students over many years.

3. The Questionnaire GCSE results provide target grades
Target grades are worked out from the average GCSE points score
Target grades give students a point to start from.
The targets grades are aspirational, but achievable. Because we believe you should aim higher.

4. Av GCSE point score and Banding
The average GCSE points score is produced by adding up your individual GCSE scores and dividing by the number of GSCEs taken:
Grade Scores: A*  8, A  7, B  6, C  5, D  4, E  3.

6. Subject Chances Graphs

7. Subject Chances Graphs

8. Subject Chances Graphs

9. Subject Chances Graphs

10. Subject Chances Graphs

11. Monitoring
Your subject teachers will discuss your target grades with you
Those identified for D4 monitoring is based on current performance grades against target grades
All future UCAS predicted grades may be measured against this.

12. Why do we use Alis?

13. The Teacher’s View Monitoring progress Raising achievement
Analyse our results
Improves teaching
Clear goals

14. The Student’s View Realistic view of your level Improves your learning
Makes you matter as an individual
Keeps you focused

15. The Reporting System 5 reports over 2 years First report in November
Effort grades
Current grades
Alis Target grades

16. If I am not meeting my target grades?
Do not panic!
Subject tutor
Form tutor
Monitoring in D4

17. If you are Exceeding your target grades?
Great!
Be aspirational
Keep up the good work!

18. How do I meet my target grades?
Work hard
Listen to advice
Meet deadlines
Organise a sensible routine
Keep paid work to a maximum of ten hours a week

19. The Russell Group University of Birmingham University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
Cardiff University
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
Imperial College London
King's College London
University of Leeds
University of Liverpool
London School of Economics & Political Science
University of Manchester
Newcastle University
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
Queen's University Belfast
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University College London
University of Warwick

20. Dropping your 4th Subject
The University of Manchester
English Literature
3 year full-time Degree
Course Specific Requirements
GCSE/Standard Grade/Intermediate 1&2/Equivalent Qualifications
Subjects and grades required
Minimum of grade A in English Literature (or English Language and Literature).
GCE A/AS level grade range
Minimum number required: 3 Number preferred: 3.5  
AAA-AAB 

21. Dropping your 4th Subject
The University of Manchester
English Literature
3 year full-time Degree
Course Specific Requirements
GCSE/Standard Grade/Intermediate 1&2/Equivalent Qualifications
Subjects and grades required
Minimum of grade A in English Literature (or English Language and Literature).
GCE A/AS level grade range
Minimum number required: 3 Number preferred: 3.5  
AAA-AAB 

22. Dropping your 4th Subject
Aston University, Birmingham
Business and Management
4 year sandwich Degree 
Course Specific Requirements
GCSE/Standard Grade Subjects and grades required A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C, including English Language and Mathematics. Volume and depth of study/Tariff points and Grades Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent) Minimum number required: 3 Number preferred: 4 GCE A/AS level grade range AAA-AAB 

23. Do Your Research! Bournemouth University Communication and Media
3 year full-time Degree
  Course Specific Requirements 320 UCAS tariff points typically from 3 A-levels or equivalent Subjects and grades required Minimum requirement of 5 GCSEs A* - C including English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications Volume and depth of study/Tariff points and Grades Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent)   Tariff score Points accepted: 320  GCE A/AS level grade range   GCE A level Additional Information Preferred subjects include: English Literature, English Language, Psychology, Sociology, Drama & Theatre Studies, Media Studies, Philosophy, Law, Communication, History, History of Art.
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years) Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Required grades Distinction Additional Information Only acceptable in addition to two A-Levels in relevant subjects to achieve the overall tariff.

24. Russell Group: Informed Choices

25. And finally, Follow the advice of staff
Be part of the Bullers Wood success story

26. Preparing for Post Bullers Wood
Open Days Taster days Summer schools

27. THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT….
UNIVERSITY VERSUS COLLEGE VERSUS APPRENTICESHIP OR SCHOOL LEAVERS’ PROGRAMME VERSUS JOB and start thinking now so that you are prepared!

28. University Open Days
Find out more about your intended subject and University choices
They generally start from March onwards and continue to first term of year 13
Posters up around Inglewood
Make sure you investigate ONLINE at the various University websites
Procedure:
Need a permission form signed by teachers (collect from D9)
You must catch up any work you miss

29. Taster Days Offered by many Universities – get online to find out more
London Taster Course Programme:
Offered by University of London
Sample potential degree subjects
Ensures more informed decision making
For more info: see Mr Weeks or visit

30. Summer Schools 2012
Why Go?
Learn about the academic subject you are considering
(it could be one not offered at school, eg Biochemistry, Medicine)
Find out what it is like at University
It will look good on any University application
Where?
Oxford ( – deadline
Cambridge / Bristol / Nottingham / Durham / Imperial / UCL - Sutton Trust ( schools/) – deadline

31. What are they?
Residential courses (3 nights up to a week)
Lectures / seminars / discussion groups / practical work / social activities
Accommodation in University campus
ALL costs covered including travel to / from event, meals, accommodation and activities
Summer schools take place this summer holiday (mostly)

32. Key information
Have a look for yourself about the summer schools on the internet
Apply online yourself
DEADLINE for Sutton trust is (Oxford deadline is )
Please keep me advised of your progress because I need to send through confirmation
Discuss with your subject teachers
If you have any special circumstances which may help your application (disability / medical condition / carer status / time in care / first person in family to go to university), you MUST inform me privately