L6 Induction Meeting

Paul GerrardDirector of Sixth Form Studies

Welcome

Introductions Different type of learning

environment

What are we ?

Driving academic standards forwards GCSE entry requirement into 6th Form D grades at AS to do A2 course Sixth Form Centre Supervised PS periods 2 out 8 periods in SFC No January modules GCSE curriculum change – single sciences Detailed scrutiny of A level choices relative to

GCSE grades

Driving academic standards forwards ….. this year Academic monitoring and assessment 1 on 1 tutorials Half-termly tests - CALs

Priorities

Work comes first! “I don`t have any work to do” Sixth Formers as Independent

learners

Why?

University offers Importance of AS grades first time

round. Time-scale for AS courses

Grade AS A2

A 160 320

B 140 280

C 120 240

D 100 200

E 80 160

/200 /400

Grade boundaries

139/200 at AS – grade C, 1 mark below a B.

Needs 141/200 in A2 modules to get a B at A2

139 + 141 = 280/400

ALIS

Gives a PREDICTION based on the student`s ability

Used to help set BENCHMARK GRADES in the L6

A*

90% at A2 180/200 270/300 Plus grade A in AS modules Universities now using A*

UCAS – the end game

This year? 64 57 7 1

Support for elite applicants ..

It`s how you start the race …

The elephant in the room ….

Exams ……….

STUDENT

Sixth Form Tutor

Academic

Teachers

ParentsSixth Form Staff

House-masters

Teamwork

A team working together - academic teachers, tutors, House-staff, 6th Form Team, parents & the student

Communication p.gerrard@durhamschool.co.uk New students – GCSE statement of

results please.