1. RAISING ASPIRATIONS Starting to think about Sixth Form

2. Background The Sixth Form Team: –Mrs Armitage (Head of Sixth) –Mrs Luckman (KS5 Manager) –Miss Brown (Sixth form Assistant) –6 Tutors (Mixed Tutor Groups)

3. Background Part of Hitchin Consortium (TPS, HGS, HBS) Equal access to over 40 courses Separate Sixth Form study & social areas Comprehensive package of academic & pastoral support Advanced programme of enrichment opportunities

4. Entry Requirements 5 A*-C including English and Mathematics, with some subjects a grade B at GCSE (for example MFL) This will be reviewed in light of the changes to A Level study under implementation by the Government

5. Post 16 Progression Our department is committed to providing impartial advice and guidance to all students, including: Connexions interviews Drop-in sessions Post 16 Options Evening Individual interviews Using the UCAS course search to research entry requirements for certain universities to help guide your course selection Looking at the Apprenticeships website early to get an idea of what is available

6. Who To Speak To Mrs Armitage Mrs Luckman Mrs Allan Mrs Hall Subject Teachers Form Tutors Sixth Form Students