1. TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL
SIXTH FORM
TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
Welcome Presentation
10th November 2016

2. TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL
SIXTH FORM
TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
Presenters
Robert Harris – Headteacher
Nicole Wyatt – Year12 student
Steve Jolley – Head of Sixth Form

3. This presentation will cover:
THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL
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This presentation will cover:
Very high standards at FitzWimarc
Next steps in our Sixth Form growth
Courses and course selection
Support throughout the next three years
Next steps

5. Consistency in meeting our commitments
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Consistency in meeting our commitments
Successful conversion to academy status – January 2015
Successful Sixth Form bid (EFA ‘best ever’)– October 2015
Recruit a high quality Head of Sixth Form – December 2016
Ensure a high quality teaching staff across a range of A Level subject areas – in place by May 2016
A new Sixth Form building – August 2016
An ethos of engagement, commitment, support and success – September 2016
Next Steps
Expanded Sixth Form facilities – Summer 2017
High quality exam results and excellent progression to university – Summer 2017 and beyond

6. TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
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Why FitzWimarc?
Very high standards of teaching (and much more experience than you may expect!)
A robust curriculum offer based around traditional A Levels
Continuity of education
A continuation of the school’s ethos
Partnerships for excellence
An interest in, and monitoring of, every single student
A commitment to the highest standards within and outside of the curriculum
Flexibility in curriculum offer to suit the needs of individual students

7. TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
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We are a school-based academic sixth form
We want to support and challenge the students
We maintain the highest focus upon the delivery of high quality of teaching and learning with experienced staff
We have the humility to be looking for best practice wherever it lies, the confidence to deliver this our own way and the commitment to ensure the highest standards

8. TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
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A Student Perspective.

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Year 11 and Year 12
There is a distinct difference between GCSE and A Level/BTEC study.
In Sixth Form students are studying fewer subjects but there is an increased expectation of independent study.
Students will have Study Periods (not free periods!) on their timetables for this purpose.
In Sixth Form, work is not complete when homework is finished! There is always additional, independent work to be carried out.

10. TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
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Subject Selection
Talk to a number of subjects (staff and students)
At this stage there is a free choice (no blocks)
Choose subjects which you are good at
Choose subjects which you like
Choose subjects that will help you
Option Blocks will be created using applications received by the deadline
There are opportunities to change, although blocks will be set by February 2017

11. FitzSixth Subject Offer 3 or 4 Subjects
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FitzSixth Subject Offer
3 or 4 Subjects
(BTEC Business Diploma =2, Extended Diploma =3)
This retains flexibility
We are offering AS Levels at the end of Y12 (except in Music, Art & Dance)
Provides focus for the year, nationally moderated examinations and support/incentive at the halfway mark

12. TRADITIONAL VALUES – LASTING SUCCESS
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FitzSixth Facilities
Newly refurbished building (expansion planned)
6 classrooms and an IT Suite
2 separate study areas
Dedicated Sixth Form Cafeteria
WiFi
All students with pin code access to printer/scanner/copier

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FitzSixth Study
Students initially given the freedom to work independently
They will be asked to work during Study Periods
All students are allocated target grades
Parents and Students will be given forecast grades every half term to monitor progress
Supervised Study may be set as a result

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FitzSixth Pastoral
Head of Sixth Form with 8 years experience
Dedicated Sixth Form Administrator/Pastoral Assistant to work with Sixth Formers
Sixth Form Tutor Team (currently 17 per group)
New For 2017: Assistant Head of Sixth Form

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FitzSixth Enrichment
Every Wednesday Afternoon is allocated to enrichment activities
Examples of current options:
Various Sporting options
Silver Duke of Edinburgh
Primary School Learning Support
Independent Cooking
School Magazine
Volunteering placements
Work Experience placements
Student Learning Support

16. FitzSixth University Applications
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FitzSixth University Applications
Sixth Form students (and parents) will be fully supported through the UCAS process
Subsidised trip to the University of Essex in October
Independent Careers Guidance – Mrs Hindes
UCAS process outlined to students in January
UCAS & Student Finance Evening for parents in June

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FitzSixth Speakers
A key role of a Sixth Form is to provide inspiration for students.
Every fortnight we welcome external speakers, covering a variety of topics areas.
Vocational (speakers from a range of jobs)
Pastoral (safe driving, the law)
Leadership Opportunities (Havens Young Ambassadors, NCS)

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FitzSixth Aspiration
We will fully support students who wish to apply to study at either Oxford or Cambridge, or for Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science
There are currently 11 students who are part of this group in Year 12
Trips are currently being organised to Oxford
External speakers will be invited in to meetings

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FitzSixth EPQ
The EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is offered to all students in our Sixth Form
The EPQ is an opportunity to research an area of interest (not necessarily linked to the curriculum)
All students have timetabled lessons on this for the first term, to help build study skills that are relevant, not only for the EPQ, but also for Sixth Form study in general
The EPQ provides depth and stretch for students and is well regarded by universities.

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16 to 19 Bursary
The Government allocates schools a sum of money to distribute to students with financial needs
Vulnerable Student Bursary (Students in care) - £1200
Discretionary Tier 1 (Income below £18,000) – up to £800
Discretionary Tier 2 (Income below £22,500) – up to £400
Applications and information are held in the strictest confidence and are made in September 2017

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Final Thoughts
Sixth Form is different to Year 11 – wherever you go.
FitzSixth is providing a supportive and academic environment for students
FitzSixth provides a continuation of everything that you already know about The FitzWimarc School

22. “I really do appreciate all the help and support you provide for him”
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“Thanks to you and to the other 6th form staff for your obvious commitment and care”
“I really do appreciate all the help and support you provide for him”
“We are really impressed by the Sixth Form you have created and hope its success continues to grow”
“Thank you for giving me back my daughter…”

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SIXTH FORM
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Next steps
Speak to subject staff – look at your options
Complete your application form by 25 November
Send in by to
Hand or post in to Main Reception, marked for the attention of ‘The Sixth Form’
Work hard in lessons – get the grades
Induction Day
GCSE Results Day