1. John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Achieve Your Aspirations

2. John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Parents’ Information Evening: June 17 th 2015

3. Welcome! 1. Hinckley Academy & John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre 2. The new A levels 3. Going forward into Y12 4. Questions? This powerpoint will be on the Post 16 pages of the JCC website from tomorrow – and stay on the HAJC website from September

4. What is Changing? Y12Y13 Current modular A levels AS (50%) PLUS A2 (50%) New linear A levels AS (standalone) OR A level (100%) BTECs 3 modules (50%)

5. Existing modular A levels Y12:  External exams in Y12 May / June  Results in August Y13: Students can continue to A2:  AS contributes 50% of final grade  A2 contributes 50% of final grade AS retakes possible (best avoided!) in Y13 Dance Drama French Geography Graphics Law Maths / Further Maths Media Music Philosophy & Ethics PE Textiles

6. New linear A levels Y12: External exam in Y12 May/June ONLY for students completing at AS level All other Y12 students sit an internal exam to: Show progress Consolidate Y12 learning Provide a basis for predicted grades Y13: A level is assessed solely through exams in June 2017 N.B. Students must pass the internal Y12 exam to continue to Y13! Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Economics English Language English Literature History Photography Physics Psychology Sociology

7. BTECs Y12: Three modules: all achievable at Pass, Merit, Distinction Meeting deadlines is crucial! Students MUST apply in advance for an extension if there is a genuine reason why they will not be able to  BTEC Certificate (= 1 AS level) Y13: Three further modules  BTEC Subsidiary diploma (= 1 A level) Applied Science Art & Design Business CPLD Engineering H&SC IT Public Services Sport

8. Going Forward into Y12: What will we do? Explain to students from the start – and often - what the assessment arrangements are for each subject Help students understand and make decisions about assessment Assess students regularly in each subject to track their progress Review progress with student, parents and teachers at Parents Evening in February Make Sixth Form Advisor support and mentoring available

9. Going Forward into Y12: What can students do? Have a good break after their GCSEs! Complete their Transition Summer work well Use the summer for some initial research: Fast Tomato, UCAS, University Open Days, work experience or shadowing Start the year prepared – folders, dividers, diary/smartphone, resources……. Plan how they will manage their time from the start

10. @JCCPost16 Essential sources of information for JC Sixth Formers

11. Key Dates: Taster Day: Friday 26 th June Transition Tasks on Firefly Results Day: 20 th August Results Clinic: 21 st August For students concerned they do not have the grades for Sixth Form only – advice and support This powerpoint will be on the Post 16 pages of the JCC website from tomorrow – and stay on the HAJC website from September

12. Key Dates: Enrolment: 1 st and 2 nd September: Time slots on the website Induction: Friday 4 th September Start of Lessons: Monday 7 th September

13. Key Dates for Parents: Welcome to Y12 Evening: Weds 16 th September  Meet tutors  Information about Sixth Form routines  Advice on effective study Assessment 1: October 2016 Mock Results: January 2016 Parents Evening: February 2016 Assessment 2: April 2016

14. John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre Achieve Your Aspirations