1. Little heath school learning for life  together  one community

2. Sixth Form Information Evening
For entry September 2019

3. DEEPER LEARNING WHY CHOOSE LHS SIXTH FORM?
Fresh start, shift to a different style of learning
Degree of continuity to ease the transition to KS5
Expert, specialist teaching in smaller classes
Deeper learning
Dedicated teachers who will work hard to support to help you achieve aspirational grades
Aspirational culture through motivational target setting

4. WIDER CURRICULUM NEW OPPORTUNITIES
New exciting subjects – e.g. Psychology, Media and Film Studies, English Language and Economics
New way of working - experienced Sixth Form team who will treat you as young adults
Mentor system - which helps bridge the gap between KS5 and future careers/university course
Excellent track record of helping students onto their next steps – university or chosen career paths
New challenges and opportunities beyond classroom
Superb careers and UCAS advice

5. CHOICES WHAT WE OFFER AT LHS Broad and balanced curriculum
Balance between academic and vocational qualifications such as Business, ICT, Level 3 courses in Science, Health & Social Care, Sport
See prospectus on website for details of courses

6. ASPIRATIONAL APPROACH
JUDGING PROGRESS
One of the best progress scores across the country for five consecutive years (ALPs)
Progress (top 25% of schools) versus attainment (73% A*-C)
Bursting some mythology:
Entry requirements
Size of Sixth Form (350 not 60)
Year 12 results against targets
Work with you to ensure you fulfil aspirations
Please look at compareschools website

7. Little Heath School 2018
This rocket represents Little Heath School’s value-added performance for the past three years – the progress made by students from GCSE to A Level
We are consistently in the top 25% of the country, compared to other schools
DRA
Aspirational approach works
Very good Alps – over 3 years explain what these means .
Students Make excellent progress with our support

8. Supportive culture OFSTED 2018
“Learners in the Sixth Form feel well supported by their teachers and particularly value the support that they give.”
“These good relationships, coupled with leaders’ effective monitoring and mentorship, support students to make good progress in their chosen courses.”

9. UNIVERSITY AESTHETICS
SIXTH FORM CAMPUS
State of the art facilities – university campus
Sixth Form Library
Dedicated study areas
Seminar rooms
Wi-Fi
A real hub of learning
A 21st Century Sixth Form Centre, with dedicated canteen

10. UNIVERSITY AESTHETICS

11. SOCIAL SPACES

12. INFORMAL STUDY SPACES

13. HUB FOR LEARNING

14. DEEPER, INDEPENDENT LEARNING

15. LIFE IN THE SIXTH FORM SUSIE COOKE Year 12 student
Joined LHS Sixth Form in September 2018
Studying: Chemistry, Drama, Further Mathematics and Mathematics

16. LIFE IN THE SIXTH FORM FIONA DREW Year 12 student
Joined LHS Sixth Form in September 2018
Studying: English Language, Media Studies and Psychology

17. SPOILT FOR CHOICE WHICH SUBJECTS TO CHOOSE?
Think about your career ambitions
Not sure about the future? Choose a range of subjects which you are good at and enjoy
Taster lessons being held on Friday 7th December
Lots of support from Sixth Form Team
Sixth Form Subject Choice Surgery
Opportunity to discuss your subject choices and career plans with members of the Sixth Form team

18. GREATER CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT
ASSESSMENT AT A LEVEL
All subjects are linear – that is assessed at the end of Year 13
No longer AS examinations
The final A Level grade is obtained by sitting examinations at the end of Year 13 which test all the work studied by the students in Years 12 and 13
Rigorous tracking during these two years – including internal assessments at the end of Year 12
Exciting, as allows for depth of study
GREATER CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT

19. BROAD AND BALANCED LHS A LEVEL CURRICULUM 2019
We expect most students will take 3 A Level subjects
However, there is some flexibility available for those students who are keen to study 4 subjects

20. OUR 2019 OFFER LHS A LEVEL CURRICULUM Art Biology Business Chemistry
Computer Science
Drama & Theatre Studies
Economics
English Language
English Literature
Film Studies
French
Geography
German
History
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Media Studies
Music
Music Technology PE
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Philosophy and Ethics
Spanish
Textiles

21. RANGE OF SUBJECTS VOCATIONAL COURSES
More vocational – related to the world of work
Not sure about future? Choose range of subject types
Grading is = D* / D / M / P - A Level equivalence
Some units assessed by coursework, others by exams
L3 BTEC Health and Social Care Double (2A Levels)
L3 BTEC Science Single
Cambridge Tech in ICT Single
Cambridge Tech in Business Single or Double
L3 BTEC Sport Single
Food and nutrition Single

22. ROUNDED STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Leadership opportunities:
Prefect system – Head students, House Captains, prefects
Sixth Form Charity Committee
Sixth Form and School Council
Student ambassadors
Sports teams and lower school coaching
School Service
Student support group and SMILE
School production and concerts
Work experience
Sixth Form expedition - Botswana 2018, Peru 2020

23. LIFE IN THE SIXTH FORM JUSTINE SARMIENTO Year 13 student
Studying: Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics
Hopes to train to be a pilot after his A Levels

24. WIDER SKILLS ENRICHMENT Heathensixthform enrichment website
Oxbridge summer schools
Reading University study days & Reading Scholars
Mock EU council at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Stem activities such as Physics lectures at Warwick University, lecture on the Higgs Boson and participation in competitions.
Programme of presentations from outside speakers including Andrew Miller CEO of Guardian Media

25. LIFE IN THE SIXTH FORM JARED ANDREWS Year 13 student
Joined Little Heath Sixth Form in September 2017
Studying: A Levels in History, Politics and Philosophy and Ethics
Hopes to study History at Oxford or Southampton University

26. A SUPPORTIVE APPROACH HOW TO APPLY
Deadline for all online applications forms by or before: Friday 15th December
Rising Sixth Surgeries
Monday 12th to Friday 16th November pm
Opportunity to discuss your subjects choices and find out more from the Sixth Form team
A SUPPORTIVE APPROACH

27. A SUPPORTIVE APPROACH HOW TO APPLY
You will have an interview to discuss your choices with you and to confirm that they are the most suitable for you
The interviews will start in the week beginning: Monday 14th January and appointments will be issued via your tutors
The interviews for external candidates will start in the week beginning: Monday 21st January
A SUPPORTIVE APPROACH

28. TRY SOMETHING NEW TASTER LESSONS: THE PROCESS
Spend the day as a Sixth Former in the centre
Opportunity to experience new subjects and a new way of working
You will receive forms from your tutor once you return from study leave
Think carefully about your choices – one subject from each column
Talk to your tutors, subject teachers and Sixth Form team if you are unsure of anything
TRY SOMETHING NEW

29. BE READY! FINAL THOUGHTS – WHAT NEXT?
Talk to the right people including your teachers
Find the courses you think you will like to study
Attend the Rising Sixth Surgeries if you have any questions
Attend the Sixth Form interview to discuss your choices and know why you are picking those subjects
Work hard & do as well as you can in your GCSEs
Monday and Tuesday 1st and 2nd July – Sixth Form Induction Days

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