Hayes School Sixth Form Information Evening Wed 25 th November

VISION Hayes School’s vision is to have uncompromising aspirations for every individual and for our school to be an exceptional and inspirational community of lifelong learners.

Why Choose Hayes Sixth Form?  An outstanding Sixth Form  Students in the Sixth Form make outstanding progress to achieve outstanding outcomes  An excellent and extensive curriculum  Outstanding teaching and learning  Feedback from students

“Hayes produces wonderful young people” (A parent) Knowledge, skills, qualifications and confidence Scientifically, mathematically, technologically and culturally literate Committed to continual improvement in performance Excellent learners dedicated to lifelong learning Active and effective citizens Emotionally intelligent A compelling candidate in higher education or employment

Is Hayes good enough for me and my future? What do you want for your future? Academic, social and personal success

Our Partnership Journey to Success… Students Parents/Carers Staff/Governors Success Triangle Believe in Excellence Expect and Support Excellence Achieve Excellence

Our Results – Top 10% at AS, nationally. – Best ever results at A2: % A*-B -An Academic choice. Why Hayes 6 th Form?

Our Learning Experience - 38 different courses taught by experts. -50 years pastoral experience -Significant Investment -Maths, Science & PC suites -Active 6 th programme Why Hayes 6 th Form?

Raising Aspirations -University bound? -Established UCAS programme – 89%! -Russell Group & Oxbridge Co-ordinator -Employment, Apprenticeships or Training programme (EAT) -Unifrog, Linked In, Runway, Work Experience. 69% go to University, 14% Employment, 9% Apprenticeships, 8% Training & other institutions. Why Hayes 6 th Form?

Our Students “Arrangements for Sixth Form students to act as mentors to younger ones are highly valued.” (OFSTED) - Leaders - Strong, diverse community - Relationships

CHOOSING A PATHWAY University & Apprenticeship aspiration 6 Th Form Pathways at Hayes GCSE requirements What do I wish to study at University ? What are the Grade requirements? Which A-Levels are required? Are there Tariff requirements? Are A-level equivalents suitable? What additional requirements are there (entrance tests, etc) Have I shown ‘Passion’? Which Post-18 apprenticeships am I interested in? What are the skills & A-Level requirements? Have I shown ‘Passion’? Which Level 3 Pathway ? Resources: UCAS.com National careers service.gov U-explore (from Jan 2016) 4 x A-levels (Straight A GCSE students only) Resources: Hayes Prospectus – Pathways & Entry Requirements What are the general requirements in terms of GCSE grades to do the pathway I want? Are my projected grades different to the entry requirements? What will I do in Year 11 to address this? What enrichment activities can I do to show ‘Passion’ ? Have I received enough ‘Information and Guidance’ from my school? Is Hayes School Sixth Form the right option for me? What are the entry requirements for the specific subjects I wish to study? Resources: Hayes Website, Tutors, KS5, U-Explore & Careers. Ideally, you would start here ‘Passion’ – refers to what else you do (outside of your courses) that shows your commitment to a particular subject area, or prospective job role Are my GCSE results going to be enough for to reach my aspiration? 3 x A-levels 1. Academic Pathway 2. Academic-Vocational Pathway 3 x Cambridge Technical, or BTEC Subjects.

TONIGHT: Leaflets, demonstrations, information and Prefects are all available in Subject areas. Student guides available outside. Refreshments available from our World Challenge students New Prospectus and Application Form are live online NOW, also available outside the Main Hall. – 16 th December 2015 is the deadline for online Application Forms – 29 th January 2016 is the deadline for References. – We respond by February – Interviews in March. – Induction Days : 6 th & 7 th July 2016 Presentation available on website: Next Steps for 2016 Entry

Thank you for coming Enjoy your evening Ask good questions! Our prefects are here to help!