1. Year 12 parents’ Welcome Evening
Thursday 6th October 2016
6-7pm

2. Aims of this Evening
To provide you with an overview of the structure of Plantsbrook Sixth Form.
To make you aware of the expectations within Plantsbrook Sixth Form.
To answer any questions you may have.
Sixth Form – What we expect and what to expect: Mr Legood
The Future – Careers guidance, information and Guidance: Mrs S Cook
Enrichment: Mr J Watson
Q&A session: All

3. YR12 Staff Mr W Legood – Acting Assistant Headteacher (6th Form)
Mr J Watson – Assistant ACO Year 12
Dr S May – Assistant ACO Year 13
Mrs S Cook – Student Advisor
Mrs S Dodd – Sixth Form Administrator
Mr M Handy – Sixth Form Student Welfare Officer

4. Plantsbrook Sixth Form 2016 results
2016 results were once again excellent at Plantsbrook Sixth Form.
100% of all Year 13 qualifications were passed
18.1% of grades awarded were A*-A grades
Average A Level grade was a C
Average BTEC Level 3 grade was a Distinction*
73% of Year 12 students continued with us

5. Some Success stories Student Grades Romy A*, A, B Jacob D*, D*, D* Ben
Harry
A*, A, B, M2
Ashly
Jonathon
A, A, B, C
Cameron
Liz
A, A, B
Anna
Becky
James

6. What’s the difference between AN A-Level and BTEC Level 3?
A Level – Predominantly assessed through exams at the end of Year 12 and Year 13.
BTEC – Mostly assessed through coursework and extended tasks.
One BTEC = One A-Level
Most Universities accept both types of qualification when making offers.

7. changes to a level No January exams anymore Re-formed A-Level subjects
With new subjects, the AS result does not count towards the A2 qualification, A2 is entirely assessed at the end of Year 13
The only subjects in which AS still counts towards A2 are Maths, Accounting, Product Design and Media

8. How do we Communicate with you?
Half Termly Newsletter
Parents’ Evening
Termly Assessment Data
You contacting us
Letters via Students for:
Behaviour incidents
Missed Work Deadlines
Missed lessons
We follow these with a group call.

9. Communication with US?
Mr Legood: Mr Watson: Mrs Cook: Sixth Form Office: extension 208

10. Assessment & reports Performance Review - before Half Term
First set of projected grades – end of November
Year 12 Report – Just before Christmas
Mock Exams – 4th to 13th January 2017

11. Attendance & punctuality
We expect outstanding attendance - 97%
Any absences are recorded the same as lower down school – phone call/letters
Medical appointments – evidence for file is required
Students should be in school until 1.20pm every day, they are not allowed to leave the building during this time

12. Dress code Smart/Casual
No tracksuits, ripped jeans, crop tops, vest tops
Shorts/Skirts must be worn no shorter than 4” above the knee
Leggings not to be worn as trousers
6th Form Uniform: for occasions, many of these throughout the year

13. “I don’t have any homework”
It’s a lie!
1 hour independent work per day for every lesson
5 hours a week per subject
For most students = 15 hours a week
Students have approximately 1-2 hours free in school every day
Private Study? (Timetabled)
Study Support? (Tuesday pm)
You can request this

14. New build - ProGRess Scheduled for completion Easter 2017.
Dedicated Sixth Form block.

15. Have you looked the bursary?
Forms available at the back
Your son/daughter may be eligible
Three levels of financial support available

16. Minimum of D, or Merit, in subjects they wish to study (3)
The future – year 13
Minimum of D, or Merit, in subjects they wish to study (3)
Nationally about 50% of students do not continue to A2 due to poor AS grades.
In a recent UCAS survey of Year 12 students 74% wish they had worked harder.

17. Careers Information, Advice and Guidance in Sixth Form
Sarah Cook
Sixth Form Student Adviser

18. My Role
To provide careers information, advice and guidance to Sixth Form students
To support students with making a successful transition to Post-18 options
To co-ordinate CEIAG across all year groups

19. Post-18 Options Higher Education Course, university/college
Further Education e.g. Art & Design Foundation Diploma Level 3
Apprenticeship
Gap Year - travel/ employment

20. Higher Education Greater earning potential Gain transferable skills
Necessity for some professions
Students should check degree course requirements now
includes section for parents and guardians

21. Apprenticeships - Levels

22. Apprenticeships
Alternative route to highly skilled roles, i.e. BBC, Jaguar Land Rover, Capgemini
Gain qualification equivalent to HE, fully funded!
Higher apprenticeships only found in a few industries such as engineering, finance, IT
Highly competitive; variable requirements
Applications open throughout the year

23. Year 13 Destinations 2015

24. 2016 Entry University 77 2016 68 2017 (deferred) 9 Unknown 5
Apprenticeship 8
Repeating Year 13 3
Gap Year 4
Employment 10
Further Education
Grand Total
111

25. Support Available
Careers information – Weekly Careers Bulletin; school website; LRC notice board, books leaflets; assemblies; web resources - Unifrog
1-1 careers guidance interview
University Masterclasses/visits; assembly speakers; UCAS Exhibition – NEC; UCAS application support
Skills Show – NEC; apprenticeship research/application support
Careers Week – university visit; apprenticeship workshops
CVs/ Interview practice

26. What students can do now
Research career ideas and progression routes to find appropriate Post-18 option(s)
Set career goals and increase motivation to succeed at A Level
Look out for advertised careers events/opportunities – bulletin, website
Visit to the Skills Show, NEC – Friday, 18 November
Enhancements/ voluntary/part time work to increase knowledge and skills
Plan some work experience

27. Work Experience Check students’ understanding of the profession
Work Experience Week – 17–21 July 2017
Check students’ understanding of the profession
Check suitability – do they have necessary skills/attributes?
Essential for some courses, i.e. healthcare, teaching
Will be launched in January – can get ahead now!!!

28. Contact
Ext 301

29. Enrichment
We have a number of Enrichment activities that take place throughout the year, here are a few examples:
6th form Football team
Bake-off – raising money for McMillan
Student Leaders
Tutor support in Year 8
Subject support in various departments working with the younger years.
Mentoring
World Challenge
First Aid

30. Enrichment
Please encourage your child to take part in the enrichment programme.
It allows for greater social development.
Sets them apart from their peers at interviews for Universities, Apprenticeships or entering the world of work.
Gives them a release from the pressures of their studies

31. Enrichment

32. Key to success in 6th form
Go the extra mile (Reading/Research/Spec)
Understand as you go (Check within 24hrs)
Revise from day one (make something)
Make full use of your teachers (ask, ask, ask)
Get the most from your lessons (participate)
Take care where you study (quiet & no phone)
Make the most of exam board websites (Papers)
Maintain your motivation (future plans?)
Get the right balance

33. Q&A Please feel free to ask us any questions. Contact reminder:
Mr Legood:
Mr Watson:
Mrs Cook:
Sixth Form Office: extension 208