1. Chepstow School’s Year 11 Expectations Evening 2016

2. Options BTEC Apprenticeships College Work based learning 6 th Form A Levels WBQ Employment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcZg51Il9 no

3. Why Chepstow School? A-Level/BTEC Results 2016 36% of grades were at A*- A 51% were at A*-B 99% A to E 100% Level 3 indicator 61% of BTEC qualifications were at grades D or D* No pupils at all in Clearing – unheard of!

4. Available Pathways A-level requirements: BTEC requirements: Subject specific requirements: *English and Maths to be re-sat if below C grade A-level requirements: 5 A*-C grades from Full Course GCSEs in order to study the required 4 AS Levels in Year 12 BTEC requirements: 4 A*-C grades from Full Course GCSEs or BTECs at Merit or above Subject specific requirements: Please see prospectus and separate ‘requirements’ sheet (also on school website) *English and Maths to be re-sat if below C grade

5. Entry Requirements 2016 5 or more A* - C GCSE grades for AS subjects Entry Requirements 2016 5 or more A* - C GCSE grades for AS subjects AS/A Level Biology: Science and Additional Science grade A or Triple Award a minimum of B grade in Biology and Chemistry at GCSE. Chemistry: Grade A in Additional Science and Science / B grade in Triple Award. Physics: Grade A in Additional Science / B in Physics in Triple Award. Maths: A*-A in GCSE Maths (B at discretion of teacher). English: Grade A*-B GCSE in Literature and Language. Art: A*-B grade at GCSE (some good C grades will be considered). A*-C grade in GCSE English. Graphics: A*-B grade in GCSE Art or Graphics (some good C grades will be considered). A*-C grade in GCSE English. DT - Product Design: A*-C grade in DT GCSE (RMT, Graphics, Textiles). At least Merits in BTEC Engineering (Extended Certificate). Food Technology: A*-C grade in Food GCSE. Drama: A*-C grade at GCSE. Media and Film Studies: Preferably a C in GCSE English. Music: Reached high standards in performance of one or more instruments / grade 5 or above / A*-B at GCSE. Music BTEC: Good standard in performance. ICT: A*-C grade at GCSE. ICT Computing: A*-C grade at GCSE. PE: Grade A*-C grade in GCSE PE. History: A*-B grade at GCSE (C students at discretion of teacher). Geography: A*-C grade at GCSE. Religious Studies: A*-C grade at GCSE. Business Studies: n/a (no requirement for GCSE Business Studies) Economics: A*-C grade at English and Maths GCSE desirable. Politics: A*-C grade in English. Law: A*-C grade in English. Psychology: Grade A*-C in Maths, preferably A-C in English. Sociology: A*-C grade in GCSE English. French: A*-B grade at GCSE preferably. Spanish: B grade in a language GCSE. Welsh: Grade B in GCSE Welsh. BTEC L3 Business Level 3: 4 or more A*- C GCSE or 4 merits from L2 Business / Science / Engineering (no need to have studied GCSE Business) Sport Level 3: 4 merits at BTEC L2 or 4 GCSE A*-C Health and Social Care Level 3:4 or more A*- C GCSE or 4 merits Engineering Level 3: 4 or more A*- C GCSE or 4 merits Performing Arts Level 3: 4 or more A*-C GCSE or 4 merits Music Level 3: 4 or more A*-C GCSE or 4 merits WELSH BACCALAUREATE A*-C grade in GCSE English.

6. What else is required? A very good attendance record An excellent behaviour record Keen organisational skills A strong personal statement (see application form) Self motivation A willingness to participate in the school and the local community Ability to take responsibility for own learning A support network!

7. It’s tough at the top Some Law degrees require an A-level in English Science and Engineering degrees often require a B in English at GCSE Many universities require a C in English and Maths Subjects at A-level can affect future career paths Birmingham Uni won’t consider you for Medicine unless you have A* in 2 Sciences, Maths and 1 English at GCSE

8. Why Chepstow School? Enrichment Opportunities Public speaking and debating Seren Network Lower school mentoring Musical Theatre Autism Spectrum Club Work Experience Sports Teams and Tours Duke of Edinburgh Dragon Sports ‘Young Consumers’ Orchestra/choir Prefects Sixth Form Committee Student Senedd Inter-House Competitions MOOCs

9. How do I choose? 1.Take at least a couple of facilitating subjects 2.Don’t close off options for future study 3.Choose subjects you enjoy and which you’re good at 4.Think about how you like to study

10. Subjects which give most options History English Literature Maths/Further Maths Languages These are called facilitating subjects Physics/Biology/Chemistry Geography

11. Steps to 6 th Form: Key dates 17 th NovemberOpen Evening/Options forms distributed Autumn Term Advice Assemblies/IAG with FT Autumn termIAG interview with 6 th Form 16 th DecemberApplication Deadline 10 th July 2017Induction week August 2017Final enrolment Weeks 1&2 Sept 17Final opportunity to switch subjects

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13. Further Information Higher education research: www.ucas.comwww.ucas.com Careers advice: www.careerswales.comwww.careerswales.com A-level choices: Google ‘Informed Choices’ Chepstow 6 th Form news: Twitter - @chepstow6thform Web – chepstowschool.net/sixth-form-centre 6 th Form office - 01291 635794