Welcome to Kingdown

School

Post –16 Evening 2011

Believe, Aspire, Achieve

The Team Mr Evans (Head of VI Form) Mr Porter (SLT link, strategic decisions) Mr Munro (UCAS) Heads of House Tutor Mrs Hjelm (Able, Gifted and Talented) Mrs Fielding (Admin support) Mrs Dufosee (Admin support) Student Leadership Team Careers Team (Mrs Lawson, Mrs Gibson) School Counsellor

Our Aim

To ensure that a growing Sixth Form with increasingly diverse needs, are ready to live and work in a challenging, competitive and fast changing world

Objectives Every student has made, at least, good progress

(academic and as a person) Students are ready for University, or employment All students have enjoyed their Sixth Form experience

and used their time well All students have contributed to the school, or wider

community Students have the qualities needed for a tough economic

climate; e.g. independence, resilience, good communication skills

To develop Sixth Form identity in a vertical and House system

Some of the benefits! Outstanding Sixth Form (Ofsted 2008) Excellent results and significant value added Inspirational and challenging lessons (LA Inspection 09) A wide range of courses for all abilities Excellent completion and retention rates Outstanding personal development (LA Inspection 09) Superb systems for tracking progress (LA Inspection 09) A range of social activities Thorough preparation for university and work Accessible and quality careers advice Effective enrichment programme Good study facilities

Results

2009 -2011 Pass rate 98% -100% Met or exceeded all key targets CVA - top 20% of schools nationally Listed in the Times top 200 Sixth Forms

2009 – 53% A or B, 78% A - C 2010 – 45% A*, A or B, 75% A* - C 2011 – 48% A*, A or B, 78% A* - C

What have we been doing?

Listening to and getting our students involved 121 support/personal issues Improving communication Enhancing the University/non-UCAS process Tighter tracking and monitoring Improving image and culture Increasing responsibilities Developing the councils Praise and reward

The Opportunities You develop and grow Improve skills such as leadership and

confidence Involvement in councils amongst other

responsibilities You become a role model of the school You become a leader in your tutor group

The Social and the Academic

Finding the right balance for you; everyone is different

Part time work/jobs Having a social life (it is possible) Keeping on top of your work load You are now the boss of your own learning

Rights and Responsibilities

You can wear your own clothes!!! You are responsible for your learning and

equipment You become responsible for mentoring a new

Year 7, helping them to settle in. You are responsible for acting as a good role

model to the rest of the school

Courses on offer…. Art Art & Design (Applied) Beauty (Level 2) Biology Business (Applied) Business Studies Chemistry Design English Language/Literature English Literature French Geography GCSE Retakes English &

Maths Hairdressing (Level 2) Health/Social Care (Applied) History

Information Tech (OCR National) Maths and Stats, or Mechanics Further Maths Media Studies Performance Studies Philosophy Physical Education Physics Psychology Public Services (Level 2) Science (Applied) Sociology Sport (BTEC/Applied) Theatre Studies Travel and Tourism Workskills (Level 2)

Red Route (Level 3)Traditional A Levels

5 A*- C grades at GCSE including English and Maths

Must have B’s in related subjects

4 subjects at AS, or 4 option blocks (possibly 5)

Mostly exams

Can choose subjects from purple section

Purple Route (Level 3)

Applied/Practical A Levels

5 or more GCSEs at grade A*- C Most subjects will require a ‘C’ in Maths and

English 3/4 subjects at AS, or 3/4 option blocks Mix of coursework, practical and exams Might be possible to do some red route

courses

Green Route (Level 2)

Applied/Practical courses

5 A*- E grades at GCSE GCSE equivalent/standard Mostly coursework, or practical

activities Package to suit students Possible 3 year option

Routeway Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D Pool E

Red

HistoryPE

PhysicsPsychology

English Language / Literature

Further MathsGeography

ChemistryDesignFrench

Philosophy

ArtBiology

Business Studies

English Literature

MathsSociology

Theatre Studies

Purple

Applied Art (Double)

BTEC Sport (Single)

Health & Social Care

Travel and Tourism

DesignMedia Studies

Applied Science

Applied Art (Double)

ICTBTEC Sport

(Triple)

Applied Business

BTEC Sport (Double)

Green

BTEC Work SkillsBTEC Public Services

City and Guilds Hairdressing; City and Guilds Beauty TherapyGCSE English and Maths Retake

Level 2 ICT

What is different about an Applied course?

More emphasis on coursework Longer deadlines Less pressure on final exams Closely linked to employment Different learning and assessment No difference on grades/points

Things to consider this evening!

How the subject helps/links to next career step The student’s strengths e.g. learning style Balance of subjects and combinations What do the Universities/Employers want? How many subjects? Required GCSE grades in subjects Will I enjoy the subject?

What next?Tonight Please stay seated (collect information outside the hall) Chat to staff and get student opinion Consider subject combinations that fit in with the pools Take into account information on previous slide

After tonight Read all information carefully e.g. course information Information evenings and interviews Opportunities for advice New Sixth Induction (July 3rd – 5th) GCSE results 16th August 2012 Speak to current students Contact the careers advisor