Welcome to the ‘Into the Sixth Form’ EveningFor entry 2016

Welcome to the ‘Into the Sixth Form’ EveningFor entry 2016Mr Eddie Green

Headteacher

Welcome to the ‘Into the Sixth Form’ EveningMargaret Hawksworth

Director of Post-16 Education

Into the Sixth…..2016

• The vision for Post-16 education• Why consider Ashby School?• Qualifications• 2016 curriculum• Entry requirements• Expectations/pastoral support and

guidance….• Sixth Form life• What next?

Vision for Post-16 Education at Ashby School

We strive constantly to make sure that our students receive THE BEST Post 16 experience possible whether they go straight into employment/training or enter higher education

• Shine academically and achieve their personal potential

• Enjoy a variety of activities experiences and opportunities

• Develop into well rounded adults• Enjoy their Post -16 experience

Why Consider Ashby School?

• Consistently high achieving

• 600 students this year – including above 60 each year from out of catchment

• Extensive and broad curriculum

• 2015: 70% went into higher education, 30% went into employment or apprenticeships

• 75% gained a place at their first choice university

• Supportive environment - pastoral and academic monitoring

Why Consider Ashby School?

Our Fantastic Sixth Form

Centre

•

A Government change …..• By 2017, all courses will be linear which means that all

exams will be taken at the end of Year 13.

• Next year, all subjects will be on the new A level programme except the following :-• Maths, further maths, design, textiles , engineering,

hospitality, media , music technology and film.

• Impact on students: • All students will select 4 main subjects to study to A

level.

• In February, they will decide which one they wish to drop in Year 13 and take as an AS.

• If they are only at Ashby for a year, they will take all AS exams in Year 12.

• Exceptions will be considered.

AS and A2 Level Qualifications

• At the end of Year 12, internal examinations will be taken

• Work will be closely monitored during the year with essays and unit tests

• Predictions for UCAS and jobs will be made on a combination of these two

• A small group of subjects will still have external AS exams in summer 2017 and these will be used to determine predicted grades and progression

We specialise in Level 3 courses AS, A2 level and

BTEC National Certificate…

• One or two year courses

• We offer 30 courses at Advanced level - extensive choice…website/option booklet/ prospectus

• Students choose 4 options plus an enrichment subject

• In Year 13, students take 3 or 4 A2 Levels

AS and A2 Level Qualifications

Enrichment Subjects

At present a few students choose:

• Extended Project Qualification

or

• Core maths

Entry Requirements

5 A* - C at GCSE or equivalent – including mathematics & English Language

• Interview • 95% attendance in Year 11• Correct work ethic: we would not expect more than 15

negative points.

This is the minimum. Some subjects havehigher entry requirements.

Acceptance is only for Year 12 initially

Success at Post-16Attendance

95% expected

Current Year 12 attendance 99.2%

Attendance 95% 90% 85% 80%

Lessons lost per subject per year

7.5 15 22.5 30

Into the Sixth…..2016Expectations

• Role model

• Uniform follows school dress code

• High standards

• Participate in all House/tutor periods/registration

• Maintain high attendance levels to school and subjects

• Contribute to wider school events

Into the Sixth…..2016Student Support

• Personal tutor and staff in the Sixth Form pastoral office will help with a variety of issues

• Arranging work for absence/ illness• Assisting with personal problems• Bursaries are available to students with

financial difficulties • Disseminating information about courses,

work experience, visits• Assisting with university, apprenticeship and

employment applications• SENCO support

Sixth Form Activities ……

• ‘Skills for Success’ conference• House activities, assemblies, competitions• University visits• Open University courses• Local employer links and sponsorship e.g.

Ashfield, Siemens, and Rolls Royce • Clubs and societies• Expeditions• NCS - National citizens’ service

Ashby Statutes

Prefects and Sixth Form Socialising

Trips

And of course…

Leavers’ Ball

What happens next?• Talk to Faculties and read prospectus

• Taster lessons

• If you are a student new to Ashby School, please contact s.brennan@ashbyschool.org.uk to receive your unique application code to complete the online application form

• Students currently at Ashby School will receive their unique application code via their form tutor

To find further information on the Sixth Form visit www.ashbyschool.org.uk

Into the Sixth…..2016

Closing Date for Applications

29th January 2016

The process will start on Monday

What happens next?

• Guidance interviews to advise on suitability will take place between February and March

• Compulsory Induction Day July 4th

• On results day August 25th -confirm acceptance of place within three days (later than usual)

Thank you for visiting and considering us as providers

of Post-16 education

Your attendance has been most appreciated

We look forward to seeing you in September!