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2. The Coleshill School Sixth Form
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 15th November
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3. Welcome to current Coleshill students and those from other schools
Mr Ian Smith-Childs
Headteacher
Mr Glyn Owen
Head of Sixth Form
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4. Where do you see yourself in 4 years time?
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Three years ago…
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6. Now I have postcards from…
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7. And reports of great opportunities from…
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8. It’s worked for them…what’s in it for you?
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9. ‘Extras’ (what gives you the edge!)
Work experience at TNT, local schools and nurseries, law firms, Sainsburys head office – a bespoke experience for you and your aspirations
Links with University of Warwick, University of Birmingham, Coventry University, Aston University, Clare College Cambridge, Keble College Oxford
Invitations for interview practice at Clare College Cambridge
How to present yourself for job interviews day
National Citizenship Service – residential and follow up project
Trip to Gambia 2016, 2017 and onwards
Dof E Silver available
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10. Leadership and Enrichment at Post 16
The Coleshill Leadership Award
Opportunities galore:
Buddying
National Citizenship Challenge
Work Experience
Leadership course
Coaching
Committees
Love Coleshill
Community Placement
Subject Ambassadors
Reading support
D of E
Sports teams
Etc etc
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11. Don’t just take my word for it…
‘The Coleshill Sixth Form has presented me with endless opportunities to pursue my academic and sporting goals’
‘Teachers’ support and willingness to help at any time has been vital during my A levels’
‘ The friendly environment makes it a great place to study and socialise’
‘For me it’s an outstanding combination of superb teaching in a friendly atmosphere’
‘We are given endless opportunities to develop and make progress’
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From the horse’s mouth
This year’s leadership team
Two years ago they were sitting where you are now.
What decisions did they make?
What will be their next step?
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What are we offering?
Art & Design – A Level
Biology – A Level
Business – A Level
Chemistry – A Level
Computing
Drama and Theatre Studies – A Level
Economics - A Level
English Language – A Level
English Literature – A Level
Geography – A Level
History – A Level
ICT – A Level
Law – A level
Mathematics – A Level
Modern Foreign Languages
French – A Level
Spanish – A Level
Music
Photography – A Level
Physics – A Level
Psychology – A Level
Sociology – A Level
The following BTEC subjects are worth 1 A level
Sport – BTEC Level 3
Applied Science – BTEC Level 3
Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3
The following BTEC L3 Extended Diploma courses are equivalent to THREE A Levels, they are studied as standalone courses and should not be combined with other A Level courses
Sport – BTEC Level 3 Coaching &Fitness
Extended Diploma
Health & Social Care Level 3
We also offer the Extended Project Qualification – a student led individual project worth half an A level (Up to 70 UCAS points)
*We intend to offer a level 2 course depending on student interest
*English and Maths GCSE resit will be offered where appropriate
Please let us know if there are particular interests not listed here!
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14. How do you make your choices?
The most important thing is to match your choices to your University and Career plans and think carefully about which subjects you are most likely to succeed in. Take advice from teachers, tutors and parents in the first instance but each student will be given an interview with a senior member of staff. Mr Owen and the sixth form team are always available to give advice about appropriate choices. For University guidance a good place to start is ucas.com. We have representatives from Universities and employers here tonight – have a chat with them.
The general entry requirement is at least 5 A*- C grades at GCSE (with a 5 representing this standard in English/Maths) but we will always look at individual cases on merit. Certain subjects have specific entry requirements which can be checked on the subject descriptions in the booklet or on the website.
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15. Our partners here tonight…
Go and have a chat with them!
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16. The application process
Chat to our subject experts and current students
Get advice from Post 16 experts
Pick up a prospectus and application form
Decide on your subject choices – do your research
Application deadline is 13th January
Individual interview re your choices
Confirmation of place subject to GCSE results
Do well in your GCSEs
Aspirations become reality!
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The application form…
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18. Follow us on twitter @Coleshill6th4m
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A selection of book recommendations from the Sixth Form twitter page. There’s a book recommended every Monday. Follow us
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20. Good luck with the rest of year 11
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