…… into the Sixth Form

Programme

Welcome Mr Thomas

Transition into Sixth Form Life Anika Gupta and Manan Kapila

Langley Grammar School’s Sixth Form Offer Ms Makowski

The Admissions Process

The Curriculum Mr Aplin

Monitoring and Support

The Competitive Edge Mrs Golding

Programme

• Stay in full-time education?

• Academic or vocational programme?

• Attend Langley Grammar School

• Which subjects to study?

Post-16 choices:What are the options?

Post 16: What are the Choices?

• The choice is theirs• They should choose subjects

which they are good at and they enjoy

• Research requirements for university courses or careers being considered

• Try to keep university and careers options open

• Consider broad & balanced subject choice

• Remember most Sixth Form entrants do not yet have firm career plans

Post-16 choices:Which subjects to study?

Post 16: Choices Which subjects to study?

BirminghamBristolCambridgeCardiffDurhamEdinburghExeterGlasgowImperial College, LondonKing’s College, LondonLeedsLiverpool

London School of EconomicsManchesterNewcastleNottinghamQueen Mary, LondonQueen’s University BelfastOxfordSheffieldSouthamptonUniversity College, LondonWarwickYork

The Russell Group is an association of 24 research intensiveuniversities committed to maintaining high standards of research,education and knowledge transfer

Applying to the Russell Group Universities

http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices.aspx

An excellent downloadable PDF guide to

post-16 subject choice

What do Russell Group say about A level subject choice?

Students who stick up for themselves stand out. What we are looking for is a student who can address issues in a logical fashion, reason from premises to conclusion. Even if a student is hesitant or shy, how well they think will still be evident.

Professor Thomas Noe, Oxford

What qualities are universities looking for?

•Self motivation and commitment to the subject

•That they have done more than the specification demands

•That they are thinking critically and independently

•The ability to engage with ideas.

• English at Sheffield AAB

• Chemistry at Durham A*AA

• AAA-A*AA for Oxford with a few A*A*A requirements

• A*AA and in some cases higher for Cambridge

• At least AAA in most cases for Medicine

• Good GCSEs still important and some course will have specific requirements eg Medicine courses

BUT there are many other good degree courses which will require lower grades than this

What kind of A Level grades will they need?

• Generally, medical and dental schools require Chemistry at A level and often ask for Biology as well. One other science subject is also often required, One other science subject is also often required, for example Physics of Maths.

• Veterinary schools vary in their requirements but you will probably beexpected to have Chemistry as an AS or A level together with two fromBiology Physics or Maths.

• Courses for Architecture require Art or a very good Art portfolio

• Not surprisingly, many degree courses will require that the subject itself has been studied at A level eg Maths (or even Further Mathematics for some Maths Degrees).

• There are some courses at university for which studying that subject at A level is not necessary. Law and Psychology are examples of this.

Some university courses will require particular A levels

For some the selection process has already begun at GCSE.

• Birmingham: at least 7A*s

• Liverpool: 9 GCSE passes at A or B needed

• Imperial: must have Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths, Physics at GCSE with AAABB grades (in any order) or above

• Manchester: at least 7 subjects at grade C or above at least 5 must be at A or A*. English and Mathsminimum grade B.

CHECK these!! They will change year by year

For competitive degrees such as Medicine the GCSE requirements can be very specific

• It is very important to start workexperience as early in Year 12 asthey can.

• Regular (weekly) experience plus 3-4 weeks of further experiencesmight be needed but you shouldlook at the specific requirements ofparticular medical, dental, nursing,veterinary schools.

• It is crucial that when it comes towriting a Personal Statement or inan interview that they show whatthey have learnt from theexperience.

• Use the PDF Work experience in theNHS which is on the NHS website tohelp them with your placements

• Showing that they havedemonstrated ‘sustained voluntarycommitment’ is also important, forexample helping in an old people’shome

Some degrees require extensive work experience

• Two year academic programme of AS and A levels

• Extremely comprehensive range of subjects plus full enrichment programme and Extended Project opportunity

• High quality teaching from experienced staff

• Outstanding A level results

• Strong tutorial support

• Variety of personal development opportunities

• Personalised Higher Education & careers guidance

• The Oxbridge Pathway

• Excellent progression rates to Higher Education

• Purpose built Sixth Form facilities

Post-16 choices:What does Langley Grammar School Offer?

Post 16: What does Langley Grammar School Offer?

Key indicator statistics -2015

A2• 11.% A* grades (11.8% in 2014)• 40.7% A*/A grades (36.9% in 2014)• 68.8% A*-B grades (64% in 2014)• 86.1% A*-C grades (86.6% in 2014)

Overall pass rate 98.3% A*-E (99.5% in 2014)ALPS Grade 3 (Grade 3 in 2014)

AS• 64.4% A-B grades (60.5% in 2014)• 83.7% A-C grades (79.4% in 2014)• 98.0% A-E grades (96.2% in 2014)

ALPS grade 2 (Grade 3 in 2014)

Key indicator statistics - 2015

A Level Qualifications

Existing A level qualifications

• modular structure

• AS qualification, taken after one year counts for 50% of the final A level grade

• final A-Level grade achieved at the end of the second (A2) year.

New, reformed A levels

• linear qualifications

• designed to be more challenging

• whole qualification examined and certificated at the end of two years.

National A Level Reforms

Remaining Modular A Levels from 2016

Maths

Further Maths

Classical Civilisation

Nutrition and Food Science

Product Design 3D Design

Product Design: Textiles

Admissions Criteria

Academic Criteria• Average GCSE points score of 45 or above, calculated using the following

points for each grade: A* = 58, A = 52, B = 46, C = 40, D = 34, E = 28, F = 22, G = 16.

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.• Subject specific requirements (Course Guide)

Study programmes• Average point score of 45.0 – 48.9 will be eligible to study 3 A Levels and

an enrichment course.• Average point score of 49 or above will be eligible to study either

– 3 A Levels and an enrichment course, or– 4 A Levels and an optional enrichment course.

• Further Mathematics may only be taken as a fourth A Level.

NB Courses will run subject to sufficient numbers

Admission Process in a ‘nutshell’

• Complete online application form, print and ask your subject teachers for recommendations, hand in to Mrs Congdon by Friday 12 February

• Interviews with a Senior member of staff beginning of March, to check subject choices

• Transition Day on Tuesday 28 June - Taster lessons and Bridging Work set.

• Results Day - confirm you will be coming and present your statement of results.

• Our post – 16 courses are FULL-TIME: students need to have a professional approach and must attend school regularly and punctually

• Full commitment to success through lessons and private study (at least 5 hours per subject per week)

• Part-time jobs can be beneficial, but should be an absolute maximum of 8 hours per week

• Taking personal responsibility for progress (maturing from a pupil to a student)

• Student Sixth Form Contract sets out clear expectations concerning conduct and attitude

Expectations in the Sixth Form

Uniform

MalesWorn smartly with top shirt button and tie worn properly

School badge sewn on

FemalesJackets worn at all times with enamel badgesKnee-length skirt available from www.hawkinsport.co.uk

Expectations in the Sixth Form

• Target level of attendance is 95%

• Below 90% very concerned

• Medical appointments-outside school time

• Open days/ visits

Attendance and PunctualityExpectations in the Sixth Form

Sixth Form Curriculum

• 3/4 A level subjects

• An enrichment course

• Games once a week

• Independent Study Periods (some supervised)

• ‘Passport for Life’ programme

Tutorial Programme

• Tutor groups A-P

• 50% Year 13 and 50% Year 12 students

• A ‘loose’ subject grouping.

• More about being individuals and your own pathway.

• Individual Interviews

• Tutor Group discussions- guidance, support and overview of progress.

• Weekly Current Affairs Quiz and Hotseating

• Academic mentoring available

• Student handbook - essential information

Super-curricular opportunities

• Professional Study Skills Programme

• Student leadership• Fellows Society• Higher Education and Careers

Advice• Oxbridge Pathway• EPQ• MOOCs• Sports Teams• Vocational Career Preparation• University Visits• UCAS Application Guidance

• Year 12: 3/4 subjects at AS level, an enrichment course for those studying 3 subjects in Y12 + core curriculum

• Year 13: 3/4 subjects at A2 level + core curriculum

• AS + A2 = A level for a modular subject• AS or A2 for a linear subject

The Curriculum: Content

• Each AS/A2 subject is allocated nine teaching periods per fortnight + one designated “independent study” period

• Enrichment course is allocated one period per week• Games is allocated one period in Year 12; optional in

Year 13• In year 12, this leaves a further four periods per

week for private study• Some home study concessions are granted

The Curriculum: Timetable

• Religious education

• Politics & current affairs

• Health education

• British Values

• Citizenship

• Driving and road safety

• Independent Learning skills

The Curriculum: Passport for Life

Choose one from:• Arts Award Silver• Community Sports Leader

Award• Duke of Edinburgh Award –

Silver/Gold• Engineering Education

Scheme• Financial Capability• Political Awareness and

Current Affairs• Photography • Public Speaking • Spanish

The Curriculum: Enrichment Courses

• Individual student targets

• Progress• Monitored by whom?• How? • Feedback• To students • To parents

• Academic mentoring

• Mock Examinations in February• External examinations:

– May / June for AS qualifications – June of year 13 (final A2 exams)

Monitoring Progress: Assessment and Reporting

• ‘Buddies’ to Year 7• Individual needs mentors - work with younger pupils in

LGS • Anti-bullying peer mentors• Literacy Mentors and Leading After School Subject

Clubs -local Primary Schools• Sixth Form Executive• School Council• Progress Mentors• Subject Fellows and Assistants, members of Fellows

Society• Prefects• Community work, volunteering and personal

development in other countries – Zambia expedition• Sports Captains

The Curriculum: Student Leadership

• Sport: participation &

coaching

• Music: instrumental & vocal

lessons, orchestra, choir,

house music, informal groups

• Drama: plays, musicals,

pantomimes

• School visits in UK and

beyond

• University visits and taster

courses

• Debating and presentation

opportunities

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

• Individual guidance about post-18 options – i.e. university, apprenticeship, employment or gap year

• Booked one-to-one interviews + drop-in• Option to do Centigrade questionnaire to

match interests & abilities to HE courses • Visit to UCAS HE exhibition - Brunel

University in March• ‘Towards the Future’ in-house Careers

Conference with LGS alumni in July• Ongoing engagement with employers –

visits, online workshops & talks• Individual opportunities to attend taster

courses, open days, master classes & conferences

Careers Guidance: Years 12 & 13

• Ongoing encouragement to broaden horizons & gain a competitive edge:

- work experience, shadowing & volunteering

- wider “reading” beyond A Level syllabus

• Monthly Careers News emailed to each Sixth Form student, on school website & library noticeboard

Careers Guidance: Years 12 & 13

• Careers Writers Association:– Options at 16

– Choosing your A Level subjects

– A Level Reform

– What to expect from an FE College

http://www.parentalguidance.org.uk/making-choices

• Which?Uni - Get Advice section:http://university.which.co.uk/advice/a-level-

choices/six-things-you-need-to-know-before-making-your-a-level-choices

Useful Websites for Parents

Destinations

Student numbers

2013 2014 2015

Total university applications

147 148 158

Accepted 130 141 138

Russell Group 70 66 58

Oxbridge 3 3 5

LGS % success 88% 95% 87%

National % success

73% 73% 73%

Competitor group % success(1)

89% 88% 86%

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What do they need to do well?

• Be willing to make supplementary notes, complete reading and to learn material from day one

• Be good at time management

• Select the right subjects• Commitment• Perseverance and

determination• Realistic aspirations

iPads Update

Currently:

Leases due to end during year 1111K: February11H and 11R: April 11S and 11V: July

Full ownership transfers to parents – no further payment

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Continue using iPadsLeases and insurance expire

New leaseUpgraded iPadInvestment for University?

New leaseMacBook AirsUse alongside iPads (Blended workspace)

iPads Update - Does digital work?

Exercise Books for OneNote

• Permanent record• Flexible curation of learning journey• Instant teacher access• ‘On the beach’ working

Tests for Socrative

• Short-sharp and effective• Real-time polling• Qu by Qu data analysis• Information returned to students• Individual reflection

Showbie for assignments - personal, trackable

Rainbow Thinking for cards• Focus on higher-order skills• Individually and collaboration• Filming the learning journey

Collaboration

• Shared responses, focus on questioning responses, not gathering

Something new: the Education Reform

Summit

• Twitter-planed Face:Face interactions• Collaborative planning• Photo streams• Green screen film making

iPads Update - Timeline

June

August

September

Transition Day

Post Results

New Term

Jigsaw24 Portal opensNB: Not WestWon

Welcome pack includes formIndicate intentions

Complete Jigsaw24 signup

Bring current iPads

Arrival of devices and replacement

• Read Sixth Form prospectus and discuss subject choices (but please remember it should be the student’s choice! )

• Students submit the online admissions form with subject choices, print the form, ask teachers for recommendations and hand in completed to Mrs Congdon by 3.15pm Friday 12 February

• All prospective Sixth Form students attend Transition Day on Tuesday 28 June

• Receive GCSE results on 25 August; submit final application form IMMEDIATELY to secure their place

• Can amend subject choice if necessary (and if timetable permits)

Next Steps for Students and Parents