The De Montfort School
Sixth Form 2016-17
“Unlocking your child’s potential”
This evening is important
For you as parents and for your child
We understand that you want your child to:
 Be happy and safe
 Enjoy school and their learning
 Realise their potential
“Unlocking your child’s potential”
Parent View
1. My child is happy at this school
2. My child feels safe at this school
56 responses @ 30 Oct 2015
“Unlocking your child’s potential”
Parent View
5. My child is taught well at this school
12. Would you recommend this school to another parent?
56 responses @ 30 Oct 2015
“Unlocking your child’s potential”
Our Core Values
 The Highest Expectations
and a genuine Sense of
Pride
 Developing Healthy and
Safe Lifestyles
 Developing Lifelong Skills
 Respecting Others
 Realising Potential
“Unlocking your child’s potential”
Why you should join us
”Thank you for showing me
around the school yesterday.
I really enjoyed catching up
with you and meeting so
many of the students. They
were so energetic and
motivated, it was a real
pleasure to see.”
Nigel Huddelston MP
“Unlocking your child’s potential”
Why
continue
with my
Education?
“Unlocking your child’s potential”
Why are post-16 qualifications important?
• Employers are looking for people with higherlevel skills and qualifications
• Greater chance of finding a job
• Better long term career prospects
• Higher earnings
• Access to university or other HEIs
Comparable hourly pay (£)
Qualification
Pay (£)
Pay Gap to GCSE
(%)
Degree
16.10
85
Higher education
12.60
45
A Levels
10.00
15
GCSE grades
A*-C
8.68
0
Other qualifications
8.07
-7
No qualification
6.93
-20
Source: ONS 2010
TDMS Sixth Form is the Best Option
to Unlock Your Child’s Potential
• A wide range of courses that are exciting and dynamic
• Our staff are highly qualified and know how to unlock potential
• Close support and structure
• Correct balance of high expectations and inclusivity
• Consistently excellent pass rate / high performance
• Excellent facilities
• Excellent careers guidance
• We know our students!
Sixth
Form
Team
Rowena Marriott
Head of Learning
for Year 13
Sue Hensley
Sixth Form Admin
Matt Sandell
Senior Assistant
Head teacher
I/C HoL Y6 - 13
Aaron Williams
Head of Learning
for Year 12
Pip Hayward
Senior Intervention Tutor
for Y12
High Performance
Y13 students
% of KS5 students achieving 2 or
more A levels
at A*-E (including equivalences)
90%
Average point score per student
683
Average points per subject
185
But more importantly, we have
strong ‘Value Added’
Post-18 Destinations
Year 13 2015-16
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University
Gap Year
Employment
NEET
72%
10.0%
18%
0%
A Level Reform
• De-coupling of AS and A levels
• Although A levels will not be harder they have more rigor
• Reducing the number of A levels over the next two years
• Key changes in many subjects
• New Tech-Levels (Level 3)
Curriculum Pathway
Pathway 1
• Students take 4 A Levels, 3 of which should be
facilitating subjects
• Will take the Level 3 EPQ (Extended Project
Qualification)
• Encourage enrichment in the lower school
• Study Skills
Entry Requirements
•5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)
•Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B
•Outstanding Attitude to Learning
Facilitating Subjects
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Mathematics
English Literature
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Languages
Curriculum Pathway
Pathway 2
• Students take 3 or 4 A Levels, any mixture of
subjects can be taken
• Will take the Gold Arts Award
• Encourage enrichment in the lower school
• Study Skills
Entry Requirements
•5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)
•Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B
•Outstanding Attitude to Learning
Curriculum Pathway
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Pathway 3 - Foundation
Re-sit maths and English if needed
Level 2 EPQ
BTEC Qualification
Work Experience
Enrichment
Study Skills
Entry Requirements
•2-4 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)
•Outstanding Attitude to Learning
•A desire to continue in Sixth Form to study A Levels
Curriculum Pathway
Pathway 1
• Students take 4 A Levels, 3 of which should be facilitating
subjects
• Will take the Level 3 EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)
• Encourage enrichment in the lower school
Pathway 2
• Students take 3 or 4 A Levels, any mixture of subjects can be
taken
• Will take the Gold Arts Award
• Encourage enrichment in the lower school
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Pathway 3 - Foundation
Re-sit maths and English if needed
Level 2 EPQ
BTEC Qualification
Work Experience
Enrichment
Advanced Level 2016-17
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Art and Design
Biology
Business studies
Chemistry
Computing
Dance
Drama & Theatre Studies
Economics
English
Geography
History
Health & Social Care
BTEC Applied Science
BTEC Sport
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Leisure Studies
Mathematics
Media studies
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy and Ethics
Physical Education
Physics
Product Design
Psychology
Tech Level - Engineering
Enrichment
Next Step
• A unique week
• University / Higher Education
• Apprenticeships
• Business interview
How to Prepare for Sixth Form
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Work hard!
Have an outstanding drive to succeed
Find out about subjects
Attend the Taster Sessions
Complete Bridging Tasks
Speak to Year 12 & 13 students
Bridging Tasks
Date
Next Steps & Key Dates
Next Step
Now
Read prospectus – online version
30th November
Mock exams –
15th December
Y11 Mock results Day
Jan/Feb
Interviews
January
Taster Day
February
Submit online application form
12th February
Deadline for application to Sixth Form
Easter
Provisional place offered
Friday 24th June
Team building / Taster Day
W/c 11th July
Sixth Form Enrichment
Summer
Start researching and complete Bridging Tasks
Thursday 25th August
GCSE RESULTS DAY!
W/c 1 Sept –
Sixth Form Enrolment
How does success feel?
The De Montfort School
“Unlocking your child’s potential”