Welcome to
Headlands
Sixth Form
College
Information Evening
February 4th 2015
Why Headlands
Sixth Form College ?
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Wide curriculum
More choice
Successful progression to HE
Separate Sixth Form area with improved
facilities
Secure and familiar environment
Support, information advice & guidance
Students make outstanding progress
Good A Level and level 3 BTEC results
Our Aims
 Personalise the curriculum by
providing appropriate pathways for
students
 Link to pathways in KS4 creating
routes from 14-19
 Raise attainment at all ability levels
 Develop independence and lifelong
learning skills in post 16 students
 Enable students to progress to their
chosen University, College,
Apprenticeship or career path
Programmes of study
 Pathways at post 16 depending on
achievement at key stage 4 GCSE and
BTEC
 5 taught hours per week per academic
subject (with some exceptions)
 Close links with Bridlington School as
part of The Shores
 Enrichment programme
 Work experience for all year 12 students
Pathways 2015-16
PATHWAY 1 Academic
A Levels (AS/A2 Level) old system for some subjects
Linear A Levels – new system from 2015 – phased introduction for some subjects
Entry requirements to these courses will normally be 5 A* to C grades (including English & Maths)
with a minimum of a B grade in the subject to be studied
PATHWAY 2 Applied General
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (equivalent to one A Level) BTEC Level 3 certificate equivalent to AS
BTEC Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels)
Entry requirement to these courses is normally 4 A* to C (including English and Maths) grades with
at least a C grade or a BTEC Merit in the subject to be studied
PATHWAY 3 Applied General
BTEC Extended Diploma (Equivalent to 3 A Levels)
Entry requirement will normally be 4 A* to C grades including a minimum of B or BTEC Merit in the
subject to be studied
A Levels changes from 2015
• 2015 – introduction of linear A Levels (2 year course
with terminal exam)
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English (Literature and Language)
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
History
Business
Art and Design
Psychology
Sociology
• 2016 – 2nd phase of introduction of linear A Levels
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Religious studies
Drama
Dance
Music
Languages
Geography
• In the interim period some subjects will be delivered
and assessed under the existing structure of AS and
A2
How many courses?
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If you are taking all new linear A Levels then most students will take 3
subjects – very able students could take 4 but would have to continue
with 4 until the end of year 13.
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If you are taking a combination of old and new style A Levels you
could take 4 in year 12 and after year 12 “cash-in” one subject as long
as it is one that has an AS/A2 assessment.
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If you are taking a combination of Applied General BTEC courses and A
Levels the same restrictions to the above bullet point would apply.
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If you are taking all Applied General courses we would advise you take
3 qualifications unless you are choosing ICT Diploma (equivalent of 2 A
Levels) or BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (equivalent of 3 A Levels)
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We will discuss the most appropriate number and combination of
courses with each individual to ensure that you have the best
progression to you future career aspirations.
The Sixth Form
Curriculum
The Shores Consortium
partnership enables us to
provide a very wide choice of
different types of courses
Delivered by specialist
teachers with smaller class
sizes
Academic Support &
Guidance
 Tutorials with key staff
 Supported self-study
 Guidance on study skills, time
management and research
methods
 Consultation with subject staff
 Regular target setting and
progress reviews
 Reports sent home
Life in the 6th Form
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More responsibility and freedom
Role-models for younger students
Sixth Form Centre
3-way partnership
Support, advice and guidance
Attendance
4 data collections followed by tutor reviews
Social activities, charity days
Learning skills days and workshops
Enrichment & more
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Sixth Form ambassadors
Head boy and head girl
Charity committee
Social committee
Teaching and learning group
Driver awareness
Art technician (paid)
Work experience (self-canvassed)
Gym buddies (paid)
Mentoring (year 12 and 13 subject mentors)
Reading support
TEFL
Leavers summer ball and parties
Young enterprise
EPQ
Peer mentors
Trips and visits
Performances
Mock interviews
University open days
Summer schools
Rotary Youth Leaders
Competitions
Debating society
And more ………………………………
Year 11 into 12 Timeline
for the rest of the year
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February 4th 2015 year 11 pathways evening
February 5th 2015 Bridlington School 6th Form open evening
5th February 2015 onwards apply online www.logonmoveon.co.uk by 6th
March 2015
March 10th onwards (for approximately 3 weeks) individual interviews to
discuss applications
May/June GCSE and BTEC examinations
July 6th year 11 into Sixth Form “Heads up” induction week
August 20th 2015 GCSE results and enrolment into the Sixth Form
Please note that you do no need to make your final choices until August/September
once we have produced the timetable blocks any subsequent changes of options
will have to be accommodated within the fixed subject blocks
What Next?
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Research courses
Think about career choices
Think about entry requirements
Work hard!
A2L grades are considered
Excellent attendance
Speak to 6th Form team and teachers
Who can help?
 Mrs. Nind - Assistant Head teacher
(Head of Sixth Form)
 Miss James and Mrs. Musgrave Sixth Form Officers
 Mr. Robinson- Head of year 11
 Mr. Levitt – Careers Manager
 Your teachers and form tutor
 Parents
www.theshores.org.uk
Finally
Any questions – please just ask
Don’t forget to apply on-line
by 6th March 2015