Welcome to
Kingdown
School
Post –16 Evening 2011
Believe, Aspire, Achieve
The Team
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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
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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!
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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….
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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
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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
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5 A*- C grades at GCSE including English
and Maths
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Must have B’s in related subjects
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4 subjects at AS, or 4 option blocks (possibly 5)
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Mostly exams
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Can choose subjects from purple section
Purple Route (Level 3)
Applied/Practical A Levels
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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
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Routeway
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Pool E
Red
History
PE
Physics
Psychology
English
Language /
Literature
Further Maths
Geography
Chemistry
Design
French
Philosophy
Art
Biology
Business
Studies
English
Literature
Maths
Sociology
Theatre Studies
Purple
Applied Art
(Double)
BTEC Sport
(Single)
Health & Social
Care
Travel and
Tourism
Design
Media Studies
Applied Science
Applied Art
(Double)
ICT
BTEC Sport
(Triple)
Applied
Business
BTEC Sport
(Double)
Green
BTEC Work Skills
BTEC Public Services
City and Guilds Hairdressing; City and Guilds Beauty Therapy
GCSE English and Maths Retake
Level 2 ICT
What is different about an
Applied course?
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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
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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
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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
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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