The De Montfort School Sixth Form 2016-17 “Unlocking your child’s potential”

This evening is important For you as parents and for your child We understand that you want your child to: Be happy and safe Enjoy school and their learning Realise their potential “Unlocking your child’s potential”

“Unlocking your child’s potential” Parent View 1. My child is happy at this school 2. My child feels safe at this school 56 responses @ 30 Oct 2015 “Unlocking your child’s potential”

“Unlocking your child’s potential” Parent View 5. My child is taught well at this school 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? 56 responses @ 30 Oct 2015 “Unlocking your child’s potential”

“Unlocking your child’s potential” Our Core Values The Highest Expectations and a genuine Sense of Pride Developing Healthy and Safe Lifestyles Developing Lifelong Skills Respecting Others Realising Potential “Unlocking your child’s potential”

“Unlocking your child’s potential” Why you should join us    ”Thank you for showing me around the school yesterday. I really enjoyed catching up with you and meeting so many of the students. They were so energetic and motivated, it was a real pleasure to see.” Nigel Huddelston MP “Unlocking your child’s potential”

“Unlocking your child’s potential” Why continue with my Education? “Unlocking your child’s potential”

Why are post-16 qualifications important? Employers are looking for people with higher-level skills and qualifications Greater chance of finding a job Better long term career prospects Higher earnings Access to university or other HEIs

Comparable hourly pay (£) Qualification Pay (£) Pay Gap to GCSE (%) Degree 16.10 85 Higher education 12.60 45 A Levels 10.00 15 GCSE grades A*-C 8.68 Other qualifications 8.07 -7 No qualification 6.93 -20 Source: ONS 2010

TDMS Sixth Form is the Best Option to Unlock Your Child’s Potential A wide range of courses that are exciting and dynamic Our staff are highly qualified and know how to unlock potential Close support and structure Correct balance of high expectations and inclusivity Consistently excellent pass rate / high performance Excellent facilities Excellent careers guidance We know our students!

Senior Intervention Tutor Matt Sandell Senior Assistant Head teacher I/C HoL Y6 - 13 Sixth Form Team Aaron Williams Head of Learning for Year 12 Rowena Marriott Head of Learning for Year 13 Sue Hensley Sixth Form Admin Pip Hayward Senior Intervention Tutor for Y12

High Performance But more importantly, we have strong ‘Value Added’ Y13 students % of KS5 students achieving 2 or more A levels at A*-E (including equivalences) 90% Average point score per student 683 Average points per subject 185 But more importantly, we have strong ‘Value Added’

Post-18 Destinations University 72% Gap Year 10.0% Employment 18% NEET 0%

A Level Reform De-coupling of AS and A levels Although A levels will not be harder they have more rigor Reducing the number of A levels over the next two years Key changes in many subjects New Tech-Levels (Level 3)

Curriculum Pathway Pathway 1 Entry Requirements Students take 4 A Levels, 3 of which should be facilitating subjects Will take the Level 3 EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) Encourage enrichment in the lower school Study Skills Entry Requirements 5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects) Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B Outstanding Attitude to Learning

Facilitating Subjects Mathematics English Literature Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Languages

Curriculum Pathway Pathway 2 Entry Requirements Students take 3 or 4 A Levels, any mixture of subjects can be taken Will take the Gold Arts Award Encourage enrichment in the lower school Study Skills Entry Requirements 5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects) Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B Outstanding Attitude to Learning

Curriculum Pathway Pathway 3 - Foundation Re-sit maths and English if needed Level 2 EPQ BTEC Qualification Work Experience Enrichment Study Skills Entry Requirements 2-4 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects) Outstanding Attitude to Learning A desire to continue in Sixth Form to study A Levels

Curriculum Pathway Pathway 1 Pathway 2 Pathway 3 - Foundation Students take 4 A Levels, 3 of which should be facilitating subjects Will take the Level 3 EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) Encourage enrichment in the lower school Pathway 2 Students take 3 or 4 A Levels, any mixture of subjects can be taken Will take the Gold Arts Award Encourage enrichment in the lower school Pathway 3 - Foundation Re-sit maths and English if needed Level 2 EPQ BTEC Qualification Work Experience Enrichment

Advanced Level 2016-17 Art and Design Biology Business studies Chemistry Computing Dance Drama & Theatre Studies Economics English Geography History Health & Social Care BTEC Applied Science BTEC Sport Leisure Studies Mathematics Media studies Modern Languages Music Philosophy and Ethics Physical Education Physics Product Design Psychology Tech Level - Engineering Range of subjects traditionally offered We think it is a broad range If there is something missing let us know If a sufficient number interested we will consider it.

Enrichment

Next Step A unique week University / Higher Education Apprenticeships Business interview

How to Prepare for Sixth Form Work hard! Have an outstanding drive to succeed Find out about subjects Attend the Taster Sessions Complete Bridging Tasks Speak to Year 12 & 13 students New style of A level known as AVCE More coursework than traditional A Level Flexible approach Can be combined with traditional A level Same value as A level For H.E. and Employment

Bridging Tasks New style of A level known as AVCE More coursework than traditional A Level Flexible approach Can be combined with traditional A level Same value as A level For H.E. and Employment

Next Steps & Key Dates Date Next Step Now Read prospectus – online version 30th November Mock exams – 15th December Y11 Mock results Day Jan/Feb Interviews January Taster Day February Submit online application form 12th February Deadline for application to Sixth Form Easter Provisional place offered Friday 24th June Team building / Taster Day W/c 11th July Sixth Form Enrichment Summer Start researching and complete Bridging Tasks Thursday 25th August GCSE RESULTS DAY! W/c 1 Sept – Sixth Form Enrolment Talk to subject teachers Read Entry Requirements in Prospectus Prospectus issued 12th Jan Info Evening 8th Feb Your form in by 28th Feb All students seen by senior staff. 27

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