sixth form evening welcome to malmesbury school sixth form
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“The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above
average and students make outstanding progress.”
“Robust assessment procedures ensure that any students identified as underachieving have swift intervention with individually tailored programmes that enable them to ‘catch up’ quickly and to make progress in line with their capability.”
Exam Results A-Levels
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
A*/A% 33 39 36 26 37 28
A-B%A2
49 56 59 66 52 65 61
A-C%A2
75 84 84 86.5 84 90 84
A-B%AS
42 58 49 41 47 45 51
A-C%AS
67 82 69 69 66 68 73
“The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above average and
students make outstanding progress.” Ofsted 2012
A-Level results 2009-2015
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The Linear AS and A Levels
Phase 1Taught from Sept 2015
art and design biology business & economicschemistry English languageEnglish literature history physics psychology sociology
Phase 2Taught from Sept 2016
ancient languages(Latin) dance drama and theatre geography modern foreign languages (French, German, Spanish) music physical education religious studies
Phase 3Taught from Sept 2017
creative writing design and technology film studies further mathematics general studies government and politicsict mathematics media studies music technology
New UCAS tariff
• Qualifications have a size band based on GLH (1-4) and a grade band based on achievement and difficulty (3-14). The tariff score is calculated by multiplying 'size band' and 'grade band'.
• A levels are in size band 4• AS levels are in size band 2• In the new tariff an AS level is worth
40% of an A-level.
The Sixth Form TeamTutors:Eleanor SanvilleSam Heron/Hanna PriceJulia Maciejewska/Debbie CharmanBarry GustardMeinir TwoseChris HabgoodTom SandersonNoelia GallegoChris Knibbs
Mr Andrew Backwell – Head of Sixth Form
Ms Elizabeth Main – Academic Leader (Yr13)
Ms Ziska Hanks – Academic Leader (Yr12)
Mr Tom Beveridge – Assistant Head KS5
Mr Clark Harrell – Deputy Head
Expectations
If a student gets into difficulty with work they should seek immediate support from their teacher, tutor or Head of Year
Students attend all lessons – including Tutor Time, House & Year Assemblies and ‘Extended Tutorial’.
Students participate in the school advocacy scheme
Study Time
Subject lesson time: 4.5 hours a week
Core programme: Tutor Time/1:1, Core Maths,Sixth Form Advocacy Scheme, optional additional study in Financial Capability, Latin and Creative Writing
Homework: 4-5 hours per subject per week
Role of Academic Leader
Academic Leader has an overview of:
• Students’ target grades for each subject• Students’ current attainment in each subject• Students’ attendance• Students’ attitude and approach to their studies
Academic Leader liaises with:• 6th Form Tutors• Subject Teachers• Head of 6th Form
Target Setting
We use a number of measures to set aspirational targets for students:
• ALIS data• GCSE results• Past knowledge of student• Teacher’s professional judgement
Student would be set a target of a B grade
Student would be set a target of a D grade
Target Setting & ALIS Data
The ALIS data comes into school towards the start of October
Tutors will discuss students individual data in one on one sessions
Academic Leader uses this data as a benchmark for monitoring student attainment
Monitoring and Reporting
Students/Parents will receive a short (interim) report every Half Term (after this one). This gives a brief overview of current progress in relation to target grades and the Expected Grade at that time.
A Full Report is due out to parents on 29th April 2016
This will provide more detail regarding the student’s strengths and work targets. A Tutor Report is also included.
Year 12 Tutor Evening Thursday 19th November 2015
Year 12 Parent’s Evening Thursday 10th March 2016
Attendance Reports – passed onto tutors weekly
You can see attendance on Learning Gateway: beware IT problems & occasional missed register may take a couple of days to catch up
Intervention• If a student is not meeting expectations then the
Head of 6th Form is informed
• Discussions with students: Time management Revision strategies Learning to learn Study skills The need to approach subject teachers for help
• A letter is sent home to parents
• Feedback given to tutors and subject teachers and closer monitoring of student
Intervention
• In some cases a student continues to struggle to manage their time or to concentrate on getting work completed by the deadlines
• They are then placed on a self study programme
– Report to the study area in selected study periods
– In classroom with subject teacher
• These intervention methods are intended to ensure that students reach their full potential at AS
• Any student who achieves a U grade at AS will not be permitted to continue to study that subject at A2
Parental Concerns
If you have any concerns about your child’s attainment or progress then there are several things that you can do:
• Make an appointment at Parents’ Consultation Evening to see Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks, Mr Beveridge, subject staff or tutors
• Contact Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks or Mr Beveridge directly
• Contact your son’s/daughter’s tutor
Tutorials & Individual Tutorials
Tutorials:
•Dedicated tutor time, 1hr every other week.
•Follow a tutorial programme
•Not optional
Individual Tutorials:
•Twice a month or as often as needed
•Chance for students to express concerns or share success
•File can be accessed at any time.
Yr 13: UCAS and careers
Tutorials focus on Applications to University
Post 18 options
Speak to Leanne Newton
Tutor will collate academic references and write a reference
Life After School• Most Yr13 students apply to university
• A small proportion defer entry or take a Gap Year
• Some students study a foundation course (Art/Graphics)
• Some leave to seek employment or start an Apprenticeship
UCAS Application
More detailed information about the application procedure
Higher Education Evening June 2016
Higher Education
Universities and colleges take most notice of the following parts of the application:
•GCSE Grades
• AS level examination grades and individual unit scores
• The personal statement – help is provided in summer (Yr12) Autumn (Yr13)
• School reference
It is important to settle quickly and develop positive work attitudes
Get to know teachers and tutors – they write the reference
Value all opportunities
Getting ahead
• Research is essential
• Be more than the sum of your grades.
• Grades are still the most important thing.
• Log onto UCAS Website
http://www.ucas.com
Yr12 Calendar
This Term:
• Induction Programme – A level mind set
• Adjusting to change• Develop study
skills/independence• Volunteering/Advocacy• Council Events• Career discussions with
tutor/teacher/Ms Newton• University Research
By the end of Yr12:
• Explore career options – build C.V.
• HE/Uni. Visits/open days/talks• Prepare/sit AS levels• Work Shadowing• Register with UCAS• HE Evening