I never dreamed about success, Post 16 2015 I never dreamed about success, I worked for it. Estée Lauder

Standards and Expectations We expect students to come to school prepared to learn We expect students to focus on their studies We expect students to complete homework We expect students to attend study support sessions We expect students to take responsibility for their learning We expect parents to support their child's learning We expect parents to support the school We expect parents to engage in dialogue with teachers

WHO ARE WE & WHO TO CONTACT? Mr Roberts – Deputy Headteacher – Upper Campus Mrs Cozens – Assistant Headteacher – KS4 Mrs Johnson – Assistant Headteacher – KS5 Mrs Dolecki – Deputy Head of 6th Form Ms Smith – Assistant Headteacher – T&L Mr Booth – Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour Mrs Saville– Head of Year 11 Mr Jones – Assistant Head of Year 11 Form tutors

SUPPORT Parental influence Support Timetable Compulsory vs Voluntary – Period 7 Website – subject support Careers Appointment

KEY DATES 23rd November 2015– Pre Public Exams 26h January 2016 - Year 11 Parents’ Evening 29th February 2016 – Pre Public Exams 16h May 2016 – Summer exams begin 25th August 2016– GCSE Results Day

Pre Public Exams Understand the procedures, rules and expectations of external examinations. Trial run for the real thing in the summer. PPE exam results act as a guide to “Estimated Grades” (these are sent to the exam boards before the final exam, giving students an idea of what grade they are capable of achieving. If there is a problem during the exam, for example illness, the board may base final grades on their PPE results) Show what students understand and identify what they still need help with. Influence tier to be entered for exam. Post 16 application

year-olds in Stevenage were in K E Y FACT In 2015, 99% of 16-18 year-olds in Stevenage were in education or training

Level 2 GCSE (Grade A* - C), BTEC (P, M, D) PH.D Masters Degrees Diplomas of Higher Education Certificates of Level 3 (A Levels/BTEC) Level 2 GCSE (Grade A* - C), BTEC (P, M, D) Level 1 (GCSE Grade D – G)

6th Form this year Year 12 = 122 Year 13 = 92 Total = 214

Sixth Form Offers a great range of courses Superb facilities Study with your friends and with teachers who know you Linked with Barclay, Marriotts and Nobel Schools to form ‘Stevenage Sixth’

Sixth Form Courses Wide range of A levels (Level 3) BTEC National (Level 3) BTEC Foundation (Level 2) An opportunity to improve English and Mathematics Enrichment courses Bespoke Work Experience (Year 12) Guidance Ofsted Quote: “The 6th form curriculum is outstanding”

How Do I Get Into the Sixth Form? Be excited about learning Have a desire to learn more about certain subjects Have an excellent attitude to learning Be prepared to adopt a mature and independent attitude to learning Do your very best in your GCSEs

Entry Requirements Entry Requirements for Level 3 courses Overall, at least 5 GCSE’s, grades A* - C C in English may be a deciding factor A Level Courses At least a grade ‘B’ at GCSE level in the subject that you wish to study Psychology, Sociology, Law & Media Studies all require at least a ‘B’ grade in GCSE English

BTEC Courses Sport Performing Arts Business Law Applied Science Forensic Science Medical Science Dance Health & Social Care Can all be accessed with ‘C’ grades at GCSE level

How to make your choices Teachers Parents Friends Connexions Don’t make choices based on: Your friends’ choices Individual teachers Application should be in by the 18th December

More help A personal interview with a member of the Post-16 team Sixth Form Committee A full induction programme including taster lessons Social events in the Sixth Form Centre Interview after you receive your GCSE results

What next? Students have received their current data Gather as much information as possible tonight Consider all of the options Work hard, remain focussed and remember it is NEVER too late to improve your grades!