1. WELCOME TO WICKERSLEY SIXTH FORM

2. THIS YEAR COUNTS.... Your son or daughter need to start as they mean to go on. Resit years are no longer an option

3. SUBJECTS 4 AS levels plus General studies Some A levels have reformed.

4. REFORMED SUBJECTS: Biology Chemistry Physics English Language English Literature Fine Art 3D design Graphics Business Economics History Sociology Psychology

5. STUDENT SUPPORT Team of Mentors (inc Attendance Officer) Personal Tutor 5 data collections (1:1 discussions) CFC/CFP emailed home when issued – please make sure we have up to date contact details SEND support in lesson Supervised study room Revision/organisation Counsellor in school

6. SIXTH FORM TEAM Helen Alderson – Director of Sixth Form Studies Michelle Marshall -Assistant Head of Sixth Form Becky Smith – Assistant Head of Sixth Form Karen Chant – Learning Mentor Kerry Harrison – Learning Mentor Simon English– Learning Mentor Charlotte Brownlow – LSA SEND support Charlotte McGowan– LSA SEND support Kerry James- Attendance Sarah Kemp– Sixth Form Secretary Fiona Fulton – Director of Counselling and Therapeutic Services

7. ATTENDANCE: STUDENTS NEED TO CALL THIS NUMBER IF THEY ARE OFF SCHOOL BY 9 AM. 01709 731203

8. PARENT CONTACT 2 parents evenings each year in sixth form instead of a written report. Data reviews sent home Newsletters Website

9. WHAT IS TUTORIAL? Tutorial sessions will take place during one 80 minute lesson per week. You will not need to attend during form period in the mornings unless your tutor needs to see you. General studies will be delivered during tutorial time

10. WHAT IS THE AIM OF TUTORIAL? To provide advice and guidance for you over the 2 years of sixth form To learn the General studies course during 50 minute sessions at key parts of the year To complete the UCAS application process and prepare for post 18 destinations To take part in enrichment activities and be ambassadors for the school

11. ENRICHMENT Students are encouraged to take part in enrichment activities Information is in the common room or through tutorial Work experience is vital

12. ENRICHMENT Applications are now open for SOAMS ADOPT STEM Discover Law Discover Social Science Discover Arts & Humanities

13. BURSARY Category A LearnerCategory BCategory C £1200 guaranteed annual bursary to vulnerable learners in following groups In Care Care Leavers In receipt of Income Support Disabled students in receipt of Disability Living Allowance AND Employment Support Allowance Students whose annual household income is below £16,190 Students facing extreme financial barriers whose annual household income is below £20,000 All payments will be subject to appropriate attendance and behaviour criteria

14. UCAS Application process begins June 2016 All students will return after AS exams to commence Y13 studies UCAS Convention – Sheffield Arena University Open Days 5 choices (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary – 4 choices) Oxford OR Cambridge Application Deadline 15 th January 2017 All students should have completed and sent their applications by the 1 st week of December 2016 Early applications 15 th October 2016

15. TUITION FEE LOAN Maximum Fee -£9,000 Loan available to all for Full Amount

16. MAINTENANCE LOAN MAIN RATE 100% NON- INCOME ASSESSED 44% INCOME ASSESSED 56% Living at Home6,904 3,039 3,865 University Accommodation8,200 3,821 4,379 London10,702 5,330 5,372

17. UCAS – PAYING BACK Students repay 9% of everything they earn over £21,000 Debt cleared (regardless of amount paid back) after 30 years.. Annual Salary MonthlyYearly £21,000£0 £22,000£7.50£90 £30,000£67.50£810

18. UCAS – PAYING BACK STARTING SALARY (SEP 2015) SALARY IN 30 YEARS TOTAL AMOUNT REPAID WILL I FULLY REPAY IT? £10,000£41,000Nothing (i)No £15,000£62,000Nothing (i)No £20,000£82,000£9,000No £21,000£86,000£13,000No £25,000£103,000£37,000No £30,000£123,000£67,000No £35,000£144,000£97,000Yes - 30 years £40,000£164,000£88,000Yes - 25 years £45,000£185,000£76,000Yes - 20 years £50,000£205,000£67,000Yes - 17 years