1. A levels

2. What are A levels?
A level 3 qualification (the next level up from GCSE’s)
2 year course (for most subjects)

3. Linear 2 year courses No exams at the end of Y12
But….regular testing throughout the course
May of Y13 = exams!
4 double periods per week, per subject
1 or 2 teachers per subject

4. Why choose A levels?
You want to explore certain subjects in more depth
You want to go to university
You want a particular job/career
Your enjoy academia but are not sure what you want to do yet!

5. What are A level classes like?
Smaller
More discussion
More work outside the classroom
Ongoing deadlines

6. What will I need to study A levels?
A minimum of grade 4 in English & Maths
+ at least 3 more GCSE’s grade C
+ individual subject requirements
This will vary depending on the provider
A willingness to study!
Organisational skills
Ability to manage your time

7. Why should you choose Farmor’s Sixth Form?
Independence and Excellence

8. Excellence….We are a VERY successful Sixth Form
For the last three years we have averaged in the top 10% of Sixth Form’s for progress made by students from GCSE to A Level
In 2015 we were the 5th highest in England and Wales for progress
% A*-E grades
83% of students gained places at their first choice universities

9. Where do Farmor’s students go when they finish their A levels?
Oxbridge
Russell Group universities
Apprenticeships
Gap years
Full time employment

10. Independence No uniform No set study sessions
Flexibility to choose your programme of study
Support in making the transition
In 2016, 97% of students felt that we promoted their independent learning

11. What will my timetable look like?
3 A levels + Core Maths, Extended Project Qualification, IT, work experience or another A level Programme of extra-curricular activities

12. 3 A levels
EPQ
Catering
Speakers Programme

13. 4 A levels
Study Skills
D of E
Speakers Programme

14. 3 A levels
EPQ
Core Maths
Speakers Programme

15. Enrichment One double period a week Raspberry Pi Programming Latin
Catering
Duke of Edinburgh/ Three Peaks Challenge
Current Affairs
Literacy Leaders
Sign language
Creative Writing
Sports coaching

16. Other enrichment activities
First Aid
Drive IQ
Drivers Awareness
Speakers Programme
Future Learn

17. Leadership opportunities
Head Boy and Girl
Students Presidents
Social Committee
Charity Committee

18. What do our students think?
“Teachers know your capabilities and how you work, you already have a rapport with them.”
“You feel more confident in asking for help because the relationship is already there.”

19. But….. It’s totally different to Y11!
Small classes
no uniform
Study periods
More collaborative relationships with teacher.
More freedoms, more choice, but more responsibility.

20. Open Evening Thursday 17th November 6pm-830pm

21. Taster Day Thursday 15th December Choose 4 subjects