Sixth Form Information Evening

Monday 18th January 2016

• Introduction• Making choices• Pastoral Support,

Responsibilities & Opportunities• Careers & Higher Education

• What are the entry requirements?• How many subjects can I take?• When do I have to make up my mind?• Why Ratcliffe College?

The Sixth Form at Ratcliffe

What are the Entry Requirements?

• Under normal circumstances, a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade B.

• Recommend at least GCSE Grade B in your chosen A’ Level subjects.

• To take A’ Level Sciences and English Literature : Strongly recommend at least Grade A at GCSE!

• GCSE grade A is essential for A’ level Mathematics

Most students start 4 subjectsat A’ level.

(12 lessons each per fortnight)

Most students drop one of these subjects by the end of the first term.

Some students will complete4 or 5 A’ levels.

How many subjects can I take?

Subject Choices• Over 20 A’ level

subjects

Subjects arranged into 5 blocks

1 2 3 4 5

Bio…..…..

Chem…..…..

Phys…..…..

Math…..…..

Eng…..…..

Students choose 4 or 3 subjects, only ONE in a block

Modular A’ levels• About 1/3 of all subjects• Examined at the end of Y12 (AS level) and again at

the end of Y13 (A2 level)

Linear A’ levels• About 2/3 of all subjects• Examined at the end of Y13 only (A’ level)

Linear A’ levels Modular A’ levelsArt & Design Geography Design & Technology

Biology German Food Technology

Business Studies History ICT

Chemistry Music Latin

Drama & Theatre Studies Physical Education Mathematics

Economics B Physics Further Mathematics

English Literature Religious Studies Media Studies

French Spanish

The Decision Process – Subject Choices

• ‘Subject Preference’ forms given out on– Friday 15 January

• ‘Subject Preference’ forms to be returned by– Tuesday 26 January

• Student option forms to be returned by– Thursday 11 February

Choose the subjects you most enjoyand are good at!

In addition to A’ levels…..• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

– Taken in Year 12 in addition to 2 or 3 A’ levels– [Or taken in Year 13 in addition to 2 A’ levels]– Carries ‘UCAS points’ equivalent to half an A’ level– 8 lessons per fortnight

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)– Taken in Year 13 in addition to 2 A’ levels– Level 3 qualification, building on prior ICT knowledge– Carries ‘UCAS points’ equivalent to grade D at A’ level

In addition to A’ levels…..• Senior Games

– Representative team sports and a range of other options– 4 lessons per fortnight (each Thursday afternoon)

• Enrichment programme– A range of non-A’ level topics– 1 lesson per fortnight

• English as an Additional Language– For students whose first language is not English– 4 lessons per fortnight

Why Ratcliffe? – The benefits

• Excellent Sixth Form accommodation

• Wide choice of subjects

• Small teaching classes (average = 6)

Why Ratcliffe? – The benefits• Very good A’ Level results• Excellent Value Added• Excellent pastoral support

• Small tutor groups• A wealth of opportunities

for responsibility & personal development

An environment in which to thrive!

Opportunities

– Interacting with others– Leadership and initiative– Handling responsibility – Developing maturity,

personality, character

Sixth Form Activities • Sixth Form Clubs and Societies –

Culture Club, Rosmini Society, Languages Society, History Society, Science Society

• Science Gold ‘CREST’ Award• Sports coaching• Young Enterprise Scheme• Voluntary Service Unit • D of E Gold Award• Social events

Boarding in the Sixth Form• Fully rounded education

– Flexible options

• Development of life skills

• Preparation for university life– Sixth Form Flat

• GOOD FUN!

Careers & Higher Education

Welcome to the Sixth Form. . .

. . .Where are you going next?

Careers & Higher Education

Decision

Careers & Higher Education

Sixth Form Induction

• Sixth Form Taster days 5th & 6th July

• Responsibilities / Leadership• Sample lessons / Study Skills• Expectations

Sixth Form at Ratcliffe College

• In summary, we provide a balanced all-round educationwith an academic

edge!