1. Welcome to Malmesbury School Sixth Form
Sixth Form Evening
Welcome to Malmesbury School
Sixth Form

2. “The sixth form is outstanding
“The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above average and students make outstanding progress.”
“Robust assessment procedures ensure that any students identified as underachieving have swift intervention with individually tailored programmes that enable them to ‘catch up’ quickly and to make progress in line with their capability.”

3. Exam Results A-Levels 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 A*/A% 33 3936 26 37 28
A-B% A2 49 56 59 66 52 65 61
A-C% 75 84
86.5 90 AS 42 58 41 47 45 51 67 82 69 68 73

4. “The sixth form is outstanding
“The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above average and students make outstanding progress.” Ofsted 2012

6. Alis A- level VA 2015

7. The Linear AS and A Levels
Phase 1
Taught from Sept 2015
art and design
biology
business & economics
chemistry
English language
English literature
history
physics
psychology
sociology
Phase 2
Taught from Sept 2016
ancient languages
(Latin)
dance
drama and theatre
geography
modern foreign languages
(French, German, Spanish)
music
physical education
religious studies
Phase 3
Taught from Sept 2017
creative writing
design and technology
film studies
further mathematics
general studies
government and politics
ict
mathematics
media studies
music technology

8. New UCAS tariff
Qualifications have a size band based on GLH (1-4) and a grade band based on achievement and difficulty (3-14). The tariff score is calculated by multiplying 'size band' and 'grade band'.
A levels are in size band 4
AS levels are in size band 2
In the new tariff an AS level is worth 40% of an A-level.

9. The Sixth Form Team Tutors: Eleanor Sanville
Sam Heron/Hanna Price
Julia Maciejewska/Debbie Charman
Barry Gustard
Meinir Twose
Chris Habgood
Tom Sanderson
Noelia Gallego
Chris Knibbs
Mr Andrew Backwell – Head of Sixth Form
Ms Elizabeth Main – Academic Leader (Yr13)
Ms Ziska Hanks – Academic Leader (Yr12)
Mr Tom Beveridge – Assistant Head KS5
Mr Clark Harrell – Deputy Head

10. Expectations Students participate in the school advocacy scheme
Students attend all lessons – including Tutor Time, House & Year Assemblies and ‘Extended Tutorial’.
Students participate in the school advocacy scheme
If a student gets into difficulty with work they should seek immediate support from their teacher, tutor or Head of Year

11. Study Time
Subject lesson time: 4.5 hours a week
Core programme: Tutor Time/1:1, Core Maths,
Sixth Form Advocacy Scheme, optional additional study in Financial Capability, Latin and Creative Writing
Homework: 4-5 hours per subject per week

12. A Level Mindset - VESPA
Vision
Effort
Systems
Practice
Attitude

13. Role of Academic Leader
Academic Leader has an overview of:
Students’ target grades for each subject
Students’ current attainment in each subject
Students’ attendance
Students’ attitude and approach to their studies
Academic Leader liaises with:
6th Form Tutors
Subject Teachers
Head of 6th Form

14. Target Setting
We use a number of measures to set aspirational targets for students:
ALIS data
GCSE results
Past knowledge of student
Teacher’s professional judgement

15. Target Setting & ALIS Data
Student would be set a target of a B grade
Student would be set a target of a D grade
The ALIS data comes into school towards the start of October
Tutors will discuss students individual data in one on one sessions
Academic Leader uses this data as a benchmark for monitoring student attainment

16. Monitoring and Reporting
Students/Parents will receive a short (interim) report every Half Term (after this one). This gives a brief overview of current progress in relation to target grades and the Expected Grade at that time.
A Full Report is due out to parents on 29th April 2016
This will provide more detail regarding the student’s strengths and work targets. A Tutor Report is also included.
Year 12 Tutor Evening Thursday 19th November 2015
Year 12 Parent’s Evening Thursday 10th March 2016
Attendance Reports – passed onto tutors weekly
You can see attendance on Learning Gateway: beware IT problems & occasional missed register may take a couple of days to catch up

17. Intervention
If a student is not meeting expectations then the Head of 6th Form is informed
Discussions with students:
Time management
Revision strategies
Learning to learn
Study skills
The need to approach subject teachers for help
A letter is sent home to parents
Feedback given to tutors and subject teachers and closer monitoring of student

18. Intervention
In some cases a student continues to struggle to manage their time or to concentrate on getting work completed by the deadlines
They are then placed on a self study programme
Report to the study area in selected study periods
In classroom with subject teacher
These intervention methods are intended to ensure that students reach their full potential at AS
Any student who achieves a U grade at AS will not be permitted to continue to study that subject at A2

19. Parental Concerns
If you have any concerns about your child’s attainment or progress then there are several things that you can do:
Make an appointment at Parents’ Consultation Evening to see Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks, Mr Beveridge, subject staff or tutors
Contact Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks or Mr Beveridge directly
Contact your son’s/daughter’s tutor

20. Tutoring in KS5
Point of contact
Students
Staff
Parents

21. Tutorials & Individual Tutorials
Twice a month or as often as needed
Chance for students to express concerns or share success
File can be accessed at any time.
Tutorials:
Dedicated tutor time, 1hr every other week.
Follow a tutorial programme
Not optional

22. Yr 13: UCAS and careers Tutorials focus on Applications to University
Post 18 options
Speak to Leanne Newton
Tutor will collate academic references and write a reference

23. Life After School Most Yr13 students apply to university
A small proportion defer entry or take a Gap Year
Some students study a foundation course (Art/Graphics)
Some leave to seek employment or start an Apprenticeship
UCAS Application
More detailed information about the application procedure
Higher Education Evening June 2016

24. Higher Education
Universities and colleges take most notice of the following parts of the application:
GCSE Grades
AS level examination grades and individual unit scores
The personal statement – help is provided in summer (Yr12) Autumn (Yr13)
School reference
It is important to settle quickly and develop positive work attitudes
Get to know teachers and tutors – they write the reference
Value all opportunities

25. Getting ahead Research is essential
Be more than the sum of your grades.
Grades are still the most important thing.
Log onto UCAS Website

26. Yr12 Calendar This Term: By the end of Yr12:
Induction Programme – A level mind set
Adjusting to change
Develop study skills/independence
Volunteering/Advocacy
Council Events
Career discussions with tutor/teacher/Ms Newton
University Research
By the end of Yr12:
Explore career options – build C.V.
HE/Uni. Visits/open days/talks
Prepare/sit AS levels
Work Shadowing
Register with UCAS
HE Evening