EWS Sixth Form Additional learning Ambition Personal development EPQ Level 2 En/Ma Sports leadership Ambition Personal development Cultural Physical Creative Community Leadership Respect Confidence Core learning A levels BTECs Curiosity Growing confident leaders

POST-16 RESULTS 2017: 26% A*-A grades (26% nationally) 82% A*-C grades (73% nationally) 2016: 0.16 Academic value added 0.39 Vocational value added

HOW ARE A LEVELS STRUCTURED? A Levels have changed- previously AS and A2 What does this mean? A-Levels are now a 2 year course Courses are linear which means all examinations are at the end of the course, that is, at the end of Year 13.

EXCEPTIONS Subjects which will be examined during Year 12 include: Financial Studies Business Studies BTEC Subjects

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS? There are a wide range of courses from which three A level/Level 3 subjects need to be selected. Think ahead to university course selection, apprenticeships, employment. Research what subjects you may need. Be aware that certain degree courses require certain subjects at A level. Choose subjects you will enjoy particularly if you are uncertain of your future career aspirations.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING Examples: EPQ Sports Leaders Award English and Mathematics Level 2 AS qualifications/ BTEC Level 3 Certificate

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY? “My subject teachers are all very interesting and enthusiastic which keeps me wanting to learn. I feel this motivates me to do well” My time in Sixth Form has been more than studying for A Levels. It’s prepared me for the next steps, helped me grow in confidence of my own abilities and pushed me to achieve my best. I would wholeheartedly recommend EWS Sixth Form to anyone who wants to further their education, whatever their plans for the future. The progress checks and reassurance of my subject teachers as well as my mentor really helped me gain confidence in my abilities and to think more seriously about the future EWS is a small Sixth Form, all the college team know me personally and are happy to help me. There is always someone available to listen, help and support

PASSPORT TO EMPLOYMENT Employers tell us that they are looking for ‘rounded and grounded’ young people who have a range of skills in addition to an outstanding attitude and aptitude. The passport to employment gives you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your qualities.

THE PROSPECTUS Key information about the Sixth Form, such as: An overview of each subject Passport to employment Dress code Key contact information Travel arrangements Expression of interest form including the list of subjects

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Expression of interest form- Friday 5th January Express an interest in 3 subjects and a reserve choice We will then look at the range of courses requested and create a set of option blocks based on the best fit model Students will be invited to interview, they will then select their three options from the options blocks Offer letter Induction Exams Enrolment

THIS EVENING Visit the subjects Ask the honest questions Find out about the structure, content and methods of assessment External students/parents – please wait behind for a guide