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Welcome to George Abbot Sixth Form Open Evening

Phil ReevesDirector of Sixth

Form Studies


What are the aims of our Sixth Form? Ensure all students fulfil their potential. Celebrate individual success Develop independent, responsible and

active citizens equipped for life beyond school

Create a thriving community in which all members are respected and supported

To offer a modern and flexible curriculum within a traditional environment

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Why study for A levels at George Abbot Sixth Form?

Outstanding record of academic achievement at A Level

Graded by Ofsted as outstanding in October 2006

Specialist teaching staff in all subjects Huge choice of options A broad range of enrichment

opportunities Purpose built Sixth Form accommodation

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George Abbot - Exam Results Record results at A level 2011 Pass rate 98.4% A* - 16.7% A – 22.1% A*- A – 38.8% A* – B 63.3% A* – C 83.9% Average points 2011 383.4 A* =140 A=120 B=100 C=80 D=60 E=40 A positive ALIS & ALPS value added score that

indicates that quality of teaching is making a significant difference to student achievement


What does George Abbot offer? A comprehensive range of courses offering

students clear choice and progression A graduation programme that rewards more

than just academic achievement. All our students who applied, won places at

University The provision of expert advice and guidance

on post 18 further education, training, and employment.

Strong pastoral support. A place where students want to be.


Where do our students go?

Oxbridge3%

Times top 20 universities37%

Other universities34%

Art Foundation9%

Gap Year8%

FE5%

Employment4%

Oxbridge3%

Times top 20 universities37%

Other universities34%

Art Foundation9%

Gap Year8%

FE5%

Employment4%


Something new or something familiar?

Psychology Media Studies Government and

Politics Economics Travel and Tourism Health and Social Care History of Art

Maths English History Languages Chemistry Fine Art PE ICT

Some examples of the 42 subjects we offer, see the prospectus for a full list and website for details


The Sixth Form Team

Director of Sixth Form Studi

es

•Overall direction

•Post 16 curriculum

•Coordination of academic monitoring

•Publicity/recruitment

Key Stage 5

Manager

•Day to day Management of the Sixth Form

•Leadership of the pastoral system

Heads of

Year 12 and 13

•Coordination of tutorial team

•Day to day affairs

Higher Education Co-ordinator

Sixth Form Assistant

The Sixth Form Tutor Team


The Curriculum Offer

42 A levels on offer Broad Curriculum choice – An option from the enhancement

and enrichment block is compulsory 5 or 4 AS

3 A level minimum 5 A level maximum

Applied A Levels

ICT Health and Social Care

BTEC Sport Travel & Tourism Science


Foundation Year

Access route into Level 3 learning for those who we have in the past not been able to accommodate

A mixture of Level 3 & Level 2 learning What will a George Abbot Foundation Year Student Study? Typically a George Abbot Foundation Year Student will study the following One AS Level or Level 3 BTEC course in an appropriate subject of their

choice A Level 2 BTEC First worth 2 or 3 GCSEs in Creative Media or Travel and

Tourism. Any GCSE retakes required in Maths, English Language or Science. The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (worth up to 70 UCAS points) Completion of a period of Work Experience. Progression to Level 3 – 6th Form, FE College, or employment Suitable for those who may not be fully ready for the demands of A Level

study but with a year to develop could be. Contact Mr Reeves or Mrs Donnachie for details


The Curriculum Offer: Enrichment and Enhancement

General Studies at AS level Critical Thinking at AS Cope Community Sports Leader Award NVQ Spanish Extended Project OU YASS scheme Feature Lecture programme School/Community Service A range of Wednesday afternoon citizenship activities

and sport Higher Education programme


Graduation Model

Academic Core - your Advanced Level Course (3 A levels or equivalent)

Enrichment & Enhancement - + General Studies, Critical Thinking, Cope, CSLA, EPQ

Citizenship - School/Community Personal Skill Development - Individual

Achievement We encourage - AQA Baccalaureate


A Level Changes

Most A Levels have been reduced from 6 to 4 units. (Sciences/ Maths/ Music exempt)

2 units will make up an AS level A further 2 complete the A2 level Coursework has been replaced in many

subjects A* grade will be awarded at A2 Level BTEC – A different structure


AS & A2

AS level – 50% of final A level mark. Units will be taken in January 2013 and/

or May 2013 Grades A-E A2 – 50% of A level mark. Completed in 2nd year of Sixth Form Considerably harder than AS. AS + A2 = A Level Grades A*-E


Applied A levels

Health and Social Care Applied ICT Much more coursework than other

subjects and therefore fewer exams – 60%

Significant vocational element to each subject

ICT examinations are taken using the PCs

Work placement is part of Health and Social Care


BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, & Diploma

Level 3 qualification, equivalent to 1 or 2 A Levels on the timetable

A specialist work-related qualification Entirely project based Made up of 6 or 12 units across two

years Graded Pass, Merit, Distinction Full distinction = A at A level


BTEC – Past Success

2011 14 students achieved the BTEC sport award 2 x Distinction * (A*) 10 x Distinction 2 (A) x Merit (C) On average students achieved 2 grades higher in their

BTEC award than they did in their A Level subjects Some achieved 4 grades higher University places accepted include; University of Surrey – Business & Retail Management University of Kent – Psychology University of Plymouth – Architecture University of Bath – Sport, Health & Fitness St Marys University College, Twickenham – Physical and

Sport Education University of Portsmouth – Sport and Exercise Science


BTEC – The Wolfe Report

The Wolfe Review “BTEC National Diplomas are also valuable in the labour market, and a familiar and acknowledged route into higher education, alone or in conjunction with 1 or 2 A levels.”

“BTEC level 3 awards differ markedly from A levels in that they all have a more or less specific vocational orientation, but they are also well-recognised by higher education, and widely accepted for entry onto degree courses, especially for courses in similar areas.”

Large numbers of students progress directly from vocational courses to higher education. In 2009, 11.4% of the UK domiciled applicants who were accepted for HE entry had a BTEC National Diploma and no A levels, and a further 1.7% a BTEC National plus A levels. This compared with 37.1% holding A levels alone.


Reporting & Assessment

Year 12 October – Consultation

day (tutor) November - Collect data December

Consultation day (Subject) March

Collect data and consultation eve (Concerns)

July - Full report -Consultation day

(tutor)

Year 13 September - Tutor

evening UCAS estimated grades

December – Consultation day

(Subject) March

Collect data and consultation eve (Concerns)

ALIS allows us to track students throughout the year


The Recruitment Process

November 8th - Information evening for internal applicantsProspectus issued

January 12th - Sixth Form Open Evening A chance to discuss subject options/

courses in detail ( 6 - 8.30 pm) Application form issued

January 27th - Deadline for internal applications


The Recruitment Process

November – Assembly and tutor time January - Open Evening Spring term - Interviews for all students April/ May - Confirmation of place June - Taster day August - GCSE results - Advice leaflet/

induction programme sent to students September – Two day enrolment and

induction programme.


What do we expect of our Sixth Formers?

100% attendance and punctuality. An active involvement in the school community. A positive attitude to study. A commitment to the Sixth Form Philosophy To communicate with their teachers. To deserve to be treated like adults. To become people whom universities and

employers want. To dress appropriately. To balance academic study with a social life. We view being a student as their full time

profession.


What happens if a student is not achieving?

The Cause for Concern system Letters home Study contracts Supervised private study Removal of privileges Meetings with parents/carers


What are the entry requirements for the Sixth Form?

Minimum entry requirement of 5 A*- C at GCSE

Most Advanced Level subjects will require a C or above in English or Maths

Many Advanced Level subjects require a B in their subject to carry it on at A level

E.g.: the Sciences, Maths, Languages, English New subjects specify combinations of grades

required e.g. Psychology, Economics A positive reference in terms of maturity and

aptitude


What are the entry requirements for the Sixth Form?

Minimum GCSE entry requirements for chosen AS courses must be met.

Based on previous experience students who do not meet the requirements do not succeed at A level.

An offer of a place is conditional on achieving these required grades.

Borderline students need to understand that they cannot expect exceptions to be made if they do not meet these grades, therefore alternative routes need to be considered following guidance.


Students must ……..

Ask questions Get informed Read the subject guide Check minimum requirements Talk to subject staff Talk to sixth formers Work hard to get the grades they

need at GCSE


Other aspects of the Sixth Form

Other aspects of the Sixth Form


Subject information


So why George Abbot?

Student support and pastoral care Supportive discipline Student involvement in the Sixth Form

and wider community Combine hard work with opportunities

for fun and social activities Every possible step is taken to maximise

every student’s potential A proven track record