Wellington School Sixth Form Open Evening Wednesday 8 th October 2014

The Sixth Form Team Mr Cropper – Head of Sixth Form Miss Grey – Assistant Head of Sixth Form Mrs Wilson - Study Centre Manager The Tutors

Why choose Wellington Sixth Form? Results/Pathways Standards Care & Guidance Enrichment

Class of % of Year 13 have proceeded to University. Universities including: Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, MMU, York, Aston, Birmingham, Sheffield, Bangor, Leeds, Staffordshire, Northumbria Courses: Students studying Chemistry, Law, Linguistics, Physics, Midwifery, Primary Education, Business Management, Pharmacy, Psychology, Journalism, History etc. Roll Call of Success Paul Ogden– 1 Grade A*, 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B Lauren Harrison – 3 Grade A’s, 1 Grade B Abbie Bowyer – 2 Grade A’s, 1 Grade B Chris Leebetter – 2 Grade A’s, 1 Grade B Natasha Christopher – 1 Grade A*, 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, 1 Grade C Jack Navarro – 1 Grade A, 2 Grade B’s Abi Petit – 1 Grade A, 2 Grade B’s Olivia Plant – 1 Grade A*, 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B

Results

A2 Grades Mathematics - A* Chemistry – A Physics - A AS Grade Human Biology– A A2 Grades Psychology - A English Language & Literature - A Religious Studies - B AS Grade Film – B

A2 Grades General Studies – A* Geography – A English Lang & Lit – B History - C A2 Grades History - A English Lang & Lit - A Film - B General Studies – B AS Grade German - B

Retention Success and Achievement Rates at both AS/A2 are also significantly higher than the National Average Sixth Form Retention over the last 5 years at both AS/A2 is significantly higher than the National Average Success/Achievement Rates

Dress Code Attendance Punctuality Role Models Standards

What makes us different? Range of activities and support offered by our staff Personalised learning Preparing students for life beyond Sixth Form

Care & Guidance Unlimited support Every student’s progress monitored Communication with home Tutor programme Independent Study

Enrichment Opportunities University Residential Whole school contributions Professional Work Placements EPQ Life skills PE

Renee Leach Head Girl Jamie Longshaw Head Boy

The Sixth Form Curriculum

Year 12Year 13 A Level Subject 1 50% A Level Subject 2 50% A level Subject 3 50% AS Subject 100% Students will take General Studies and the option for some students to study for the Extended Project Qualification The Current Curriculum

Movement from: MODULAR To LINEAR But not all subjects at once, some from 2015 and others from 2016 New Specifications produced More Challenging Inputs into content from Universities

When will the new AS and A level qualifications be taught? From 2015 – English language, English literature, English language and literature, biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, art and design, business studies, computing, economics, history, sociology. From 2016 – Mathematics, further mathematics, modern foreign languages (MFL), ancient languages and geography, religious studies; design and technology; drama; dance; music and physical education. From 2017 – all other subjects.

Year 12Year 13 A Level Subject 1 100% A Level Subject 2 100% A level Subject 3 100% AS Subject 100% Students will take General Studies and the option for some students to study for the Extended Project Qualification Curriculum Model A

Year 12Year 13 AS Subject 100% CHOOSE 3 TO TAKE AT FULL A LEVEL AS Subject 100% Students will take General Studies and the option for some students to study for the Extended Project Qualification Curriculum Model B

Year 12Year 13 A Level Subject 1 100% A Level Subject 2 100% A level Subject 3 100% Students will take General Studies and the option for some students to study for the Extended Project Qualification Curriculum Model C

Entry Requirements Minimum of 5 A*-C at GCSE, including Mathematics and English Language To take certain subjects at AS/A2 levels there are certain desired requirements Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Languages

Straw Poll of preferred Student Choices

What Next? Use tonight to speak to all subject areas, find out the information you need to know. Also speak to our sixth form students who will be more than happy to answer your questions Straw Poll – In response to this evening, we will be asking students again by the end of next week what subjects they would like to study This will help us plan what we can offer and the combination of subjects

W/B 1 st December we will publish courses available along with our curriculum model for 2015 Return your application form to the Main School office by Friday 9 th January 2015 for the attention of Mr Cropper – Head of Sixth Form Meeting with Mr Cropper/Miss Grey to discuss your application

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.