1. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre POST-16 OPEN EVENING Thursday November 19 th 2015 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

2. Results Day 2015: Top Performers : Becca Dean A* A* A C George Probert A* A* B Jocelyn Saxelby A* A B Ben Trevis A A B Annabel Hookway –Jones A A B Isabel Hurley A A C Pascal Neumann A* B B B Sophie Clifford A* A B James Christie A* B B Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence Sixth Form: Results & Top performers

3. A Level Results & destinations 2015 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence A 2015 broadly in line with national average. 73% A*- C 97% A*- E 61% of students applied to university: 91% enrolled at their first choice. 39% in employment, apprenticeships or gap year.

4. Why Choose Newent Sixth Form? Teachers know your strengths & learning styles. Familiar learning environment. Continuity of education. Structured, activity based learning with quality feedback. Smaller classes – more individual attention. Positive relationships between staff and students. High expectations for all. Excellent academic, vocational and pastoral support. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

5. Student Feedback “Generally, each teacher’s love for their subject engages each student in the class and provides support for everyone.” (anon) Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence “I have enjoyed my time here so far, as I really get along with most of my teachers and all of the Sixth Form team. I feel comfortable and supported” (anon) “” “I found that each of my subject teachers would answer any queries and questions I had on my subject” (anon)

6. Support and Guidance Personal tutor with individual support Caring staff with subject expertise Outstanding UCAS guidance and careers support Guided Learning lead to assist with study skills. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

7. Sixth Form Curriculum & Entry Requirements Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence Mixture of A level and BTec Courses New additional subjects for September 2016: AQA Applied Business Level 3 Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in IT Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts Edexcel Music Technology A Level Minimum 4 A*-C at GCSE To take many subjects at AS/A level there are certain desired requirements. See brochure & application form for further details. Courses will run subject to viable numbers.

8. Sixth Form Curriculum Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence How does it impact on learning? Most students will choose 4 subjects to study in Y12. 3 subjects will be studied at A level (2 year course) 1 subject will be taken as a stand alone AS level qualification in May 2016. Movement from MODULAR LINEAR Courses New specifications produced More Challenging Inputs into content from Universities Not all subjects at once: Some 2015, 2016 & 2017

9. Extra Curricular Opportunities Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence Scuba Diving Public Speaking Sport Quiz Nights

10. Extra Curricular Opportunities Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence Drama Head Boy & Girl & Sixth Form Committee Bake Off Trips D of E Events Management Bar Mock Trial

11. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence Key Dates DateEvent November 19 th 2015Post-16 Presentation evening NovemberY11 Careers interviews November 23 rd -27 th Y11 individual course consultation meetings November 30thY11 mock examinations December 7thY11 mock examinations December 11 th Deadline Sixth Form applications February 12 th 2016 Sixth Form letters of acceptance sent to students March 14 th 2016Y11 Exams Parents’ Information Evening July 4 th 2016Y12 Induction Day August 25 th 2016GCSE results day

12. The Sixth Form Vision Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence To encourage students to achieve their academic and social potential in all areas.

13. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence What next? Use tonight to speak with staff and Sixth Form students. Ask questions about courses and experiences in the Sixth Form. Feel free to contact the Sixth Form Team at any time. Enjoy the evening!