1. I never dreamed about success,
Post
I never dreamed about success,
I worked for it.
Estée Lauder

2. Standards and Expectations
We expect students to come to school prepared to learn
We expect students to focus on their studies
We expect students to complete homework
We expect students to attend study support sessions
We expect students to take responsibility for their learning
We expect parents to support their child's learning
We expect parents to support the school
We expect parents to engage in dialogue with teachers

3. WHO ARE WE & WHO TO CONTACT?
Mr Roberts – Deputy Headteacher – Upper Campus
Mrs Cozens – Assistant Headteacher – KS4
Mrs Johnson – Assistant Headteacher – KS5
Mrs Dolecki – Deputy Head of 6th Form
Ms Smith – Assistant Headteacher – T&L
Mr Booth – Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour
Mrs Saville– Head of Year 11
Mr Jones – Assistant Head of Year 11
Form tutors

4. SUPPORT Parental influence Support Timetable
Compulsory vs Voluntary – Period 7
Website – subject support
Careers Appointment

5. KEY DATES 23rd November 2015– Pre Public Exams
26h January Year 11 Parents’ Evening
29th February 2016 – Pre Public Exams
16h May 2016 – Summer exams begin
25th August 2016– GCSE Results Day

6. Pre Public Exams
Understand the procedures, rules and expectations of external examinations.
Trial run for the real thing in the summer.
PPE exam results act as a guide to “Estimated Grades” (these are sent to the exam boards before the final exam, giving students an idea of what grade they are capable of achieving. If there is a problem during the exam, for example illness, the board may base final grades on their PPE results)
Show what students understand and identify what they still need help with. Influence tier to be entered for exam.
Post 16 application

7. year-olds in Stevenage were in
K E Y FACT
In 2015, 99% of 16-18
year-olds in Stevenage were in
education or training

8. Level 2 GCSE (Grade A* - C), BTEC (P, M, D)
PH.D
Masters
Degrees
Diplomas of
Higher Education
Certificates of
Level 3 (A Levels/BTEC)
Level 2 GCSE (Grade A* - C), BTEC (P, M, D)
Level 1 (GCSE Grade D – G)

9. 6th Form this year
Year 12 = 122
Year 13 = 92
Total = 214

10. Sixth Form Offers a great range of courses Superb facilities
Study with your friends and with teachers who know you
Linked with Barclay, Marriotts and Nobel Schools to form ‘Stevenage Sixth’

11. Sixth Form Courses Wide range of A levels (Level 3)
BTEC National (Level 3)
BTEC Foundation (Level 2)
An opportunity to improve English and Mathematics
Enrichment courses
Bespoke Work Experience (Year 12)
Guidance
Ofsted Quote:
“The 6th form curriculum is outstanding”

12. How Do I Get Into the Sixth Form? Be excited about learning
Have a desire to learn more about certain subjects
Have an excellent attitude to learning
Be prepared to adopt a mature and independent attitude to learning
Do your very best in your GCSEs

13. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements for Level 3 courses
Overall, at least 5 GCSE’s, grades A* - C
C in English may be a deciding factor
A Level Courses
At least a grade ‘B’ at GCSE level in the subject that you wish to study
Psychology, Sociology, Law & Media Studies all require at least a ‘B’ grade in GCSE English

14. BTEC Courses
Sport
Performing Arts
Business
Law
Applied Science
Forensic Science
Medical Science
Dance
Health & Social Care
Can all be accessed with ‘C’ grades at GCSE level

15. How to make your choices
Teachers
Parents
Friends
Connexions
Don’t make choices based on:
Your friends’ choices
Individual teachers
Application should be in by the 18th December

16. More help A personal interview with a member of the Post-16 team
Sixth Form Committee
A full induction programme including taster lessons
Social events in the Sixth Form Centre
Interview after you receive your GCSE results

17. What next? Students have received their current data
Gather as much information as possible tonight
Consider all of the options
Work hard, remain focussed and remember it is NEVER too late to improve your grades!