1. Powerpoint Templates Page 1 Powerpoint Templates Woldgate Sixth Form Amanda Longstaff

2. Powerpoint Templates Page 2 Post-16 Options Options Sixth Form Further Education College Apprenticeship Job with Training

3. Powerpoint Templates Page 3 Woldgate Sixth Form Strong pastoral and academic mentoring from a team of experienced tutors Encouragement to achieve personal best and celebrate success, however small Continue to work closely with parents Regular Progress Reviews allow for extra support and intervention There’s nowhere for students to hide!

4. Powerpoint Templates Page 4 The ideal student Honest Hard working Conscientious Willing to get involved Good role model Able to ask for help

5. Powerpoint Templates Page 5 Expectations Commitment to learning & success Excellent attendance & punctuality Good role model Take full and active part in enrichment activities Willing to contribute to the wider life of the College Take personal responsibility

6. Powerpoint Templates Page 6 ABC of Sixth Form Aim High Believe you can achieve Commitment Be the best you can!!

7. Powerpoint Templates Page 7 Enrichment All students expected to undertake at least one activity

8. Powerpoint Templates Page 8 Leadership Opportunities Senior Prefect Team Bus Monitors/Lunchtime Prefects Mentoring of younger students In-class support of younger students Meet/Greet duties at events Charity Week organisation Leavers’ Ball organisation

9. Powerpoint Templates Page 9 Destinations 79% of Y13 students (2013) accepted University places 27% to Russell Group Universities Employment/Further Education 60 Y13 students have applied through UCAS (87% of year group) 40% applied to Russell Group 27% hold offers to Russell Group

10. Powerpoint Templates Page 10 Choosing a course What do I enjoy studying? What am I good at? Do I want to study something new? Will it be useful for my future career? Does my performance to date match? Most Universities offer on 3 A Levels Check entry requirements www.ucas.comwww.ucas.com Russell Group ‘facilitating subjects’

11. Powerpoint Templates Page 11 Careers Guidance Important to consider possible career routes Sixth Form courses can be crucial to which opportunities remain open after leaving Recommend checking entry requirements If in doubt, choose a combination of courses which fit sensibly together and keep career possibilities open. Variety of events including a UCAS trip and talks from a variety of speakers to inform students of their different options

12. Powerpoint Templates Page 12 Financial Support 16 – 19 Bursary Fund Funding provided by the Government to help students continue with their education where they might otherwise be prohibited from doing so on financial grounds Can be used towards essential course-related costs such as books, equipment, travel, field trips, visits and other costs associated with living and learning There is a limited amount of funding so priority will be given to those students with lowest household income

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17. Powerpoint Templates Page 17 Key Dates 16th Jan KS5 Information Evening 30th JanY11 Mock Results 13th FebYear 11 Parents’ Evening 27th FebDeadline for KS5 Applications Mar/AprStudent Interviews 12th MayGCSE Exams begin 2nd JulSixth Form Taster Day 21st AugGCSE Results’ Day 2nd SepYear 12 Courses begin