Planning Your Future A Learning Pathway for You! 2017-2019 Ysgol Dyffryn Taf Sixth Form 16-19 Planning Your Future A Learning Pathway for You! 2017-2019 Hall 6:30 WBQ stand WBQ leaflets EMA leaflets Brochure Options form Ppt Sound Movie

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Information and Planning I fyny fo’r nod Aim for the highest Information and Planning

Welcome and Introductions Setting the scene and aims Update on education changes 2016 Student Voice - Head Boy Dyffryn Taf – A Pathway for You The application process Entry Requirements and applications Next Steps – subjects

Troedffordd i Lwyddiant Pathway to Success

Dyffryn Taf – A Successful Pathway for You Source: Welsh Government All Wales Core Data Set

Dyffryn Taf – A Successful Pathway for You Source: Welsh Government All Wales Core Data Set

Dyffryn Taf (BTEC) – A Successful Pathway for You

AS and A level qualifications animation Update on education changes 2016 Views from higher education: http://qualificationswales.org/higher-education-practitioners/views-of-he-leaders-on-the-changes/?lang=en Welsh Baccalaureate: http://qualificationswales.org/higher-education-practitioners/the-new-advanced-welsh-bacc/?lang=en

AS and A level qualifications in Wales Wales: We will be Retaining AS and A level brand names and the current grading structures Retaining AS and A levels as coupled qualifications (however, the weighting of the AS is being reduced from the current 50% to 40%) Sharing the same content, if appropriate, as those in England (and possibly Northern Ireland) Assessing and recognising practical skills Allowing assessments only in summer Limiting resits to one per unit

Student Voice - Head Boy Dyffryn Taf – A Pathway for You The application process Entry Requirements and applications Next Steps – subjects

Developing your 16-19 Pathway Formal: Statutory PSE RE Approved qualifications AS/A levels, BTECs, WBQ diploma Learning Core (skills, knowledge and understanding, attitudes and values, common experiences) Non-formal: DoE, Millennium Volunteers, Music exams etc. Super-curricular activities Informal: Sport, hobbies, production – Extra- curricular activities

University links, trips and open days

Welsh Baccalaureate (universal adoption) Creating a pathway Portfolio of GCSE grades (yr11) 4 GCSEs A*-C A portfolio of GCSEs Pathway A Choose 3-4 level 3 AS/A level subjects from option pools. Pathway C A mixture of courses at the appropriate level (L2 and L3). Pathway B Choose BTEC from the option pool. Welsh Baccalaureate (universal adoption) Skills Challenge Certificate Pathways are the learning routes you take. A provides you with a large variety of AS level qualifications - academic. B offers a more practical approach to learning via BTEC qualifications and work experience. C offeres a mixture to suit the learner. All pathways allow students to access the Welsh Bac. All pathways allow progression to further educations, Higher education and careers. Progression to: Higher Education at University, Further Education at College, Employment and Apprenticeships

Courses Available (see form A) A AS/A levels B BTEC/ (Level 3) Art and Design Biology Chemistry Computing Design Technology Drama and Theatre Studies English Literature French Geography History Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Religious Studies Welsh Second Language Hospitality L3 Sport L3 Health and Social Care L3 Applied Science L3 Appropriate courses C Wide variety of choices. See form.

Entry Requirements Requirements for level 3 courses yr12 Requirements for level 4 and beyond.

Source: Dyffryn Taf website, about us, Sixth Form

Entry Requirements Requirements for level 4 and beyond.

Post 16 Pathway Evening – 24th November 2016 24.11.16 Post 16 Pathway Evening – 24th November 2016 Step 1: Information and planning (November) What skills do I need to develop for future careers? What courses are available to me? What are the entry requirements for courses? Step 2: Application Process Opens (December) When do I apply? How do I apply? Which qualifications will I need to provide? Step 3: Interviews/offers and Refining choices (February/March) How will I know if I get offers? What are the types of offer? Will I be interviewed? How do I reply to offers? Step 4: Working towards entry requirement (November – June) Early exam entries. Complete controlled assessment. 100% attendance. Extra learning/revision sessions. Sacrifices. Pathway to Success Step 5: RESULTS DAY (24th August 2017) Collect and check your results. Confirm you have met the entry requirements. Get advice on alternative pathways Step 7: Stepping up to a new level 3 pathway (September 2017) Sign learning agreement. Sixth Form induction. Develop new skills. Start planning for leaving Dyffryn Taf. Dec/Jan Feb/Mar 24th Aug

Our Challenge (4) Provide you with information and answer your questions. Support you in your preparation for GCSEs. Develop the pathway options to meet your learning needs. Move you on towards higher education and careers.

The Student Challenge (5) Do your pathway research. Make responsible choices. Use your choices to self-motivate you towards success at GCSE level (mocks). Continue to develop as a learner in our sixth form. Make a difference to our school community. Use the brochure tonight Return your form GCSE targets Come back in the sixth form Make a difference