1. Welcome to Sixth Form
Open Evening

2. Your next step Sixth Form Apprenticeship Employment with training
College of
Further
Education

3. Levels of Learning Degree or equivalent
A Levels or Level 3 qualifications
GCSE’s A- C or equivalent
GCSE’s D – G

4. Slough and Eton Sixth Form
A-Levels
BTEC and Cambridge Technical
(Level 3)
BTEC (Level 2)
English and Maths if required

5. A Levels A-level Years 1 & 2 3 or 4 taken (ideally 4) Home languages:
2 years – AS in Year 1
A-level Years 1 & 2
3 or 4 taken (ideally 4)
Home languages:
Arabic, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Panjabi, Polish, Urdu, etc.
At least 5 A*- C
Grade B in subject chosen or related
Grade A* - C in English and Maths
Academic, challenging

6. How will the new A Level system be different from the present one?
The new A Levels will be fully linear, with all A-Level examinations being sat at the end of two years of study in May-June of Year 13.
The AS qualification will still exist but it will no longer count towards the final grade of an A-Level and will instead be a separate qualification in its own right.

7. BTEC and Cambridge Technical
Available in 1 or 2 A-Level equivalent – (usually 2 + 1)
1 or 2 subject – lots of units
Business Studies, Health and Social Care, Creative Media, Forensic Science and Sport, Financial Awareness
Cambridge National ICT
Need 5 A* - C passes
Grade A* - C in English or Maths
Coursework, challenging

8. Mix and Match
Choose from both A-Levels and other Level 3 courses provided you meet to entry criteria.
At least 5 A*- C
Grade B in subject chosen or related
Grade A* - C in English and Maths

9. Level 2 Courses (BTEC Award)
Level 2 Courses in at least 2 subjects plus English and Maths GCSE – possible stepping stone to Level 3 courses
BTEC Award - equivalent to 1 A*-C GCSE
Practical
Vocational
Low exam focus, high coursework focus
Need D/E at GCSE

10. Our Results 2015 2014 2013 2012 Difference Nat Av
2015
2014
2013
2012
Difference
Nat Av
Overall A*- E Pass Rate
99%
97%
98%
+2%
Overall A*- C Pass Rate
74%
80%
78%
66%
-6% -
Overall A*- B Pass Rate
47%
56%
49%
-9%
Average total point score per entry
214
212
224
210
213
Average total point score per student
705
698
659
558 +7
3 or more
88%
89%
70%
55%
-1%
2 or more
100%
88.6%

11. What subjects should I take?
DO choose a subject...
That you are good at
That you enjoy
What your career choice demands
(*provided you meet the entry criteria)
A combination that keeps your options open

12. DO NOT choose a subject because ...
You ‘like the teacher’
It sounds interesting (actual interest???)
Your friend is doing it
Make an informed & appropriate choice!

13. Not just doctors and accountants
High demand for graduates who are
Engineers – all kinds
Other medical practitioners
Social Workers
Photographers
Creative Media professionals

14. Where to find out information
Planner Section
Fronter
Internet
National Careers Helpline
National Apprenticeship Services
Adviza
Unifrog
School library
Helen Cole – Careers Adviser here every Wednesday
Sixth Form students

15. Our Sixth Form

16. A professional atmosphere for study that encourages independence

17. Support One-to-one guidance & discussions about subject choices
UCAS applications
The opportunity to attain your potential both inside and
outside the classroom
A timetable built around student choices*

18. Financial support £100 towards business dress paid in(April) Year 12
(*provided you complete 2 successful terms)
£100 towards driving lessons paid in (April) Year 13
Pay the UCAS application fee (£23)
Work Experience
Bursary – means tested & at the discretion of the school

19. WHAT OFSTED SAID
The Sixth Form is outstanding. Teaching is strong and students are given excellent guidance and support to help them successfully move on to higher education, training or employment. November 2013

20. WHAT OFSTED SAID
Students’ achievement in the Sixth Form has improved significantly and is now outstanding. The courses that students follow are well matched to their needs and their progress is closely monitored so that any sign of a student falling behind is identified quickly and additional support is given swiftly. This has resulted in improved examination results and an increase in the number of students gaining higher grades. November 2013

21. What do we expect? We expect students to:
Work hard, and expect to be worked hard
Grasp opportunities beyond the academic curriculum
Be part of a successful community
Business Dress, attendance & punctuality
Role Models

22. Making Level 3 choices
If you gain at least 5 grade A* to C GCSEs including Mathematics and English, you may take four A Level courses.
Some subjects have additional entry criteria; you will need to have at least a grade B in each subject chosen, or a related subject - see the prospectus for further details.
To study other Level 3 courses you will need to gain at least 5 A* to C GCSEs preferably with Mathematics and English (you must have at least one of these).

23. Choosing A levels A level Equivalent Subject Level Accountancy A Level1
Art and Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Economics
English
French
Further Mathematics
Geography
History
ICT
Law
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology

24. Choosing BTEC Level 3 Financial Studies Level 3 IFS Certificate 1
Applied Science (Forensics)
Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma
Art and Design
Business Studies
Creative Media
Health and Social Care
Sport
ICT
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma 2
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma

25. Choosing BTEC Level 2
If you do not achieve GCSE grades sufficient to commence Level 3, you can join the BTEC programme at Level 2 and if successful progress to a Level 3 course in the same subject in the following year if you wish. (Choose one only)
Subject
Level
GCSE Equivalent
Art and Design
Level 2 BTEC Award 1
Business IT
Level 2 ECDL
Health and Social Care
Travel & Tourism
You will complete your programme of study with new or retake courses in English and/or Mathematics dependent on any previous results at GCSE.

26. Example of A-Level choices:
Subject
Level
A level Equivalent
History
 AS  1
Philosophy
English AS
Sociology
AS 
Example of A-Level & BTEC L3 combined choices:
Subject
Level
A level Equivalent
Accountancy
 AS  1
Economics
Business Studies
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma  2

27. Example of BTEC L3 choices:
Subject
BTEC L3
A level Equivalent
Business Studies
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma  2
Creative Media
Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma 1

28. Level 2 Courses Subject Level A level Equivalent Business
If you do not achieve GCSE grades sufficient to commence Level 3, you can join the BTEC programme at Level 2 and if successful progress to a Level 3 course in the same subject in the following year if you wish.
(Choose two only)
Subject
Level
A level Equivalent
Business
Level 2 BTEC Award 1
Health and Social Care

29. Y11 Reports BTEC is the option D1 C3 C2 D2 M1 B3 Subject
Subject Teacher
Year 11 Autumn CPG
Attitude to Learning
Progress towards Target
Homework Quality
Homework Completion
Strategies for Improvement
English D1 3
Below Expected C A
Pupil needs to plan the main points of her arguments to ensure that she does not repeat herself when writing essays.
Mathematics C3
Expected B
Pupil must practise Maths over weekends and holidays using all available resources.
Science C2
Use key words when answering questions. You write good answers but lose marks for not using the correct scientific terminology.
Religious Studies 2
Pupil should keep her positive attitude to the subject going into the future and she will do well.
Art D2 4
Pupil needs to focus much more in class. She also needs to complete each of her units of coursework and improve upon her drawings.
Health & Social Care M1
Re - sit the January exam to aim for a Distinction. Write assignments in more depth.
ICT B3
Pupil is often distracted and is not meeting her full potential. Pupil must be more productive in lessons.
Core PE 6
Pupil must improve her attitude in lessons and demonstrate much more effort, in order to demonstrate her ability.
BTEC is the option

30. Y11 Reports A-levels is the option B1 A3 C2 B3 C1 Subject
Subject Teacher
Year 11 Autumn CPG
Attitude to Learning
Progress towards Target
Homework Quality
Homework Completion
Strategies for Improvement
English B1 2
Above Expected A
Pupil needs to ensure she can adapt her writing for different audiences and purposes.
Mathematics A3 B
Pupil should complete homework to a higher standard and ensure that she attempts to solve higher order questions.
Science
Expected
Pupil needs to practise exam questions weekly, especially focussing on the 5-6 mark questions.
Religious Studies C2 4
Below Expected
Pupil must structure her responses and proof read her work before submitting it for marking.
Art B3 1
Pupil needs to look at A level work for ideas on how to further her research and then ensure that her work is as in depth as this.
Graphics
Make sure revision books are purchased and start revising for the mock exams in December.
ICT C1
Pupil will benefit from Wednesday intervention after school in I1 every week.
Core PE 3
Pupil needs to devise and implement strategies and tactics within games situations.
A-levels is the option

31. What happens next?
Application forms are available from 19th November 2015
Copy on the school website
Returned by the end of the Autumn term to your Form Tutor if you are a Slough and Eton pupil & school reception if you are an external applicant

32. Direct to Mr Amod either by post or e-mail if you are an external candidate.
All Year 11 pupils will have an interview
External applicants will be invited for an interview during the Spring term. (Subject to reference)

33. Induction after the GCSE exams have finished.

34. September Induction Trip
Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre

36. Destinations
University

37. Research Find out what you might want to do and the entry requirements
Talk to everyone!

38. Subject Displays

39. Thank you for listening
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