Year 10 - Parents Information Evening Grey Court 6th Form Year 10 - Parents Information Evening

Aims of the evening To give you our vision for an Outstanding Sixth Form To inform you of the Academic choices your child will have To ensure you are clear of the processes we will go through together. Most importantly, to enable you to ask questions of us.

The Vision – Outstanding Sixth Form A thriving Sixth Form that anticipates the needs of all students and ensures an Outstanding Experience A Curriculum that is responsive to the needs and aspirations of all learners through a wide range of options. High academic standards that aspire progression on to the very best Universities Opportunities to develop the whole young person through leadership, enrichment and links with the community. The highest standards of young adult teaching and learning.

The Curriculum English Literature Philosophy and Ethics Maths (Further) Maths (Mechanics) Maths Biology Chemistry Physics French Spanish History Geography Sport / PE Philosophy and Ethics Economics Sociology Government and Politics Computing Theatre Studies Drama Art Music Psychology Business Health and Social Care

Helping your child chose their subjects Facilitating Subjects Other Subjects – Russell Group Mathematics and Further Maths English Literature Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Languages (Classical and Modern) Music Economics Philosophy and Ethics Photography Drama and Theatre Studies Art and Design Media/Film Psychology Sociology PE

Transition Year Sport Health and Social Care Travel and Tourism * BTEC Level 3 and 2 Other Sport Health and Social Care Travel and Tourism * Business Studies GCSE English GCSE Maths Apprenticeship Work Experience

Admissions Criteria Year 12 – 120 Students maximum Minimum for A level – 5 A* - C including English and Maths Then, subject dependent, a B in the chosen subject. Maths and Physics will require specific criteria Other Level 3 and Level 2 subjects will be subject to interview and tailored admission criteria.

Applying for Grey Court Sixth Form Applications will be made through the borough central website. Students will have a dedicated Senior Leader / Careers advisor to guide them Applications open on July 5th and close on 26th November

Oversubscription Criteria Grey Court Students Young people in care Young people with exceptional need Distance criteria priority areas A (85%) B (15%) Distance

What’s Different? Uniform – Choice and Consultation Adult relationships engendering independence Wider range of choice – new subjects The new building

Studying hard at Grey Court Sixth Form Focussed Study room Learning Resource Area (Library) Silent Study area Sixth Form ICT Suite Student Services Social Area

The Highest of Expectations ALPS target setting (vs top 25% benchmark) Expectation from students of 5 hours independent study per subject per week Some supervised study periods Regular reviews of student performance Early intervention Nurturing independence, responsibility & resilience

Next Steps Now you have the information We need to find out what your children want to do. Next week will be our third student survey This will help us shape all elements of our offer, but wont define it. You have a role to play

Next Steps May 17th – Course Directory May 20th onwards – Student one to one guidance interviews Throughout June Sixth Form, Taster Sessions July 4th – Sixth Form Open Evening

Next Steps July 5th – Applications Open – Internal September and October 2013 – Admissions Interviews of Grey Court Students September 26th – Applications Close January 2014 – Offer letters sent out

Draft Building Timeline Date Event – Build August 1st 2013 Annexe Demolished August 2013 – July 2014 Building of new Sixth Form Block June and July 2014 Landscaping August 2014 Building opened to school for final touches September 2014 Sixth Form Opens

How will the building ensure Outstanding Curriculum & Learning? A wide range of 21st Century Classrooms Three New Science Labs A state of the art Drama Studio VPA Apple Mac Suite (s) A cutting edge Learning and Study Area