Welcome to Malmesbury School Sixth Form Sixth Form Evening Welcome to Malmesbury School Sixth Form

“The sixth form is outstanding “The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above average and students make outstanding progress.” “Robust assessment procedures ensure that any students identified as underachieving have swift intervention with individually tailored programmes that enable them to ‘catch up’ quickly and to make progress in line with their capability.”

Exam Results A-Levels 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 A*/A% 33 39 36 26 37 28 A-B% A2 49 56 59 66 52 65 61 A-C% 75 84 86.5 90 AS 42 58 41 47 45 51 67 82 69 68 73

“The sixth form is outstanding “The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above average and students make outstanding progress.” Ofsted 2012

Alis A- level VA 2015

The Linear AS and A Levels Phase 1 Taught from Sept 2015 art and design biology business & economics chemistry English language English literature history physics psychology sociology Phase 2 Taught from Sept 2016 ancient languages (Latin) dance drama and theatre geography modern foreign languages (French, German, Spanish) music physical education religious studies Phase 3 Taught from Sept 2017 creative writing design and technology film studies further mathematics general studies government and politics ict mathematics media studies music technology

New UCAS tariff Qualifications have a size band based on GLH (1-4) and a grade band based on achievement and difficulty (3-14). The tariff score is calculated by multiplying 'size band' and 'grade band'. A levels are in size band 4 AS levels are in size band 2 In the new tariff an AS level is worth 40% of an A-level.

The Sixth Form Team Tutors: Eleanor Sanville Sam Heron/Hanna Price Julia Maciejewska/Debbie Charman Barry Gustard Meinir Twose Chris Habgood Tom Sanderson Noelia Gallego Chris Knibbs Mr Andrew Backwell – Head of Sixth Form Ms Elizabeth Main – Academic Leader (Yr13) Ms Ziska Hanks – Academic Leader (Yr12) Mr Tom Beveridge – Assistant Head KS5 Mr Clark Harrell – Deputy Head

Expectations Students participate in the school advocacy scheme Students attend all lessons – including Tutor Time, House & Year Assemblies and ‘Extended Tutorial’. Students participate in the school advocacy scheme If a student gets into difficulty with work they should seek immediate support from their teacher, tutor or Head of Year

Study Time Subject lesson time: 4.5 hours a week Core programme: Tutor Time/1:1, Core Maths, Sixth Form Advocacy Scheme, optional additional study in Financial Capability, Latin and Creative Writing Homework: 4-5 hours per subject per week

A Level Mindset - VESPA Vision Effort Systems Practice Attitude

Role of Academic Leader Academic Leader has an overview of: Students’ target grades for each subject Students’ current attainment in each subject Students’ attendance Students’ attitude and approach to their studies Academic Leader liaises with: 6th Form Tutors Subject Teachers Head of 6th Form

Target Setting We use a number of measures to set aspirational targets for students: ALIS data GCSE results Past knowledge of student Teacher’s professional judgement

Target Setting & ALIS Data Student would be set a target of a B grade Student would be set a target of a D grade The ALIS data comes into school towards the start of October Tutors will discuss students individual data in one on one sessions Academic Leader uses this data as a benchmark for monitoring student attainment

Monitoring and Reporting Students/Parents will receive a short (interim) report every Half Term (after this one). This gives a brief overview of current progress in relation to target grades and the Expected Grade at that time. A Full Report is due out to parents on 29th April 2016 This will provide more detail regarding the student’s strengths and work targets. A Tutor Report is also included. Year 12 Tutor Evening Thursday 19th November 2015 Year 12 Parent’s Evening Thursday 10th March 2016 Attendance Reports – passed onto tutors weekly You can see attendance on Learning Gateway: beware IT problems & occasional missed register may take a couple of days to catch up

Intervention If a student is not meeting expectations then the Head of 6th Form is informed Discussions with students: Time management Revision strategies Learning to learn Study skills The need to approach subject teachers for help A letter is sent home to parents Feedback given to tutors and subject teachers and closer monitoring of student

Intervention In some cases a student continues to struggle to manage their time or to concentrate on getting work completed by the deadlines They are then placed on a self study programme Report to the study area in selected study periods In classroom with subject teacher These intervention methods are intended to ensure that students reach their full potential at AS Any student who achieves a U grade at AS will not be permitted to continue to study that subject at A2

Parental Concerns If you have any concerns about your child’s attainment or progress then there are several things that you can do: Make an appointment at Parents’ Consultation Evening to see Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks, Mr Beveridge, subject staff or tutors Contact Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks or Mr Beveridge directly Contact your son’s/daughter’s tutor

Tutoring in KS5 Point of contact Students Staff Parents

Tutorials & Individual Tutorials Twice a month or as often as needed Chance for students to express concerns or share success File can be accessed at any time. Tutorials: Dedicated tutor time, 1hr every other week. Follow a tutorial programme Not optional

Yr 13: UCAS and careers Tutorials focus on Applications to University Post 18 options Speak to Leanne Newton Tutor will collate academic references and write a reference

Life After School Most Yr13 students apply to university A small proportion defer entry or take a Gap Year Some students study a foundation course (Art/Graphics) Some leave to seek employment or start an Apprenticeship UCAS Application More detailed information about the application procedure Higher Education Evening June 2016

Higher Education Universities and colleges take most notice of the following parts of the application: GCSE Grades AS level examination grades and individual unit scores The personal statement – help is provided in summer (Yr12) Autumn (Yr13) School reference It is important to settle quickly and develop positive work attitudes Get to know teachers and tutors – they write the reference Value all opportunities

Getting ahead Research is essential Be more than the sum of your grades. Grades are still the most important thing. Log onto UCAS Website http://www.ucas.com

Yr12 Calendar This Term: By the end of Yr12: Induction Programme – A level mind set Adjusting to change Develop study skills/independence Volunteering/Advocacy Council Events Career discussions with tutor/teacher/Ms Newton University Research By the end of Yr12: Explore career options – build C.V. HE/Uni. Visits/open days/talks Prepare/sit AS levels Work Shadowing Register with UCAS HE Evening