1. The De Montfort School Sixth Form 2016-17
“Unlocking your child’s potential”

2. This evening is important
For you as parents and for your child
We understand that you want your child to:
Be happy and safe
Enjoy school and their learning
Realise their potential
“Unlocking your child’s potential”

3. “Unlocking your child’s potential”
Parent View
1. My child is happy at this school
2. My child feels safe at this school
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“Unlocking your child’s potential”

4. “Unlocking your child’s potential”
Parent View
5. My child is taught well at this school
12. Would you recommend this school to another parent?
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“Unlocking your child’s potential”

5. “Unlocking your child’s potential”
Our Core Values
The Highest Expectations
and a genuine Sense of
Pride
Developing Healthy and
Safe Lifestyles
Developing Lifelong Skills
Respecting Others
Realising Potential
“Unlocking your child’s potential”

6. “Unlocking your child’s potential”
Why you should join us
 ”Thank you for showing me around the school yesterday. I really enjoyed catching up with you and meeting so many of the students. They were so energetic and motivated, it was a real pleasure to see.”
Nigel Huddelston MP
“Unlocking your child’s potential”

7. “Unlocking your child’s potential”
Why continue with my Education?
“Unlocking your child’s potential”

9. Why are post-16 qualifications important?
Employers are looking for people with higher-level skills and qualifications
Greater chance of finding a job
Better long term career prospects
Higher earnings
Access to university or other HEIs

10. Comparable hourly pay (£)
Qualification
Pay (£)
Pay Gap to GCSE (%)
Degree
16.10 85
Higher education
12.60 45
A Levels
10.00 15
GCSE grades
A*-C
8.68
Other qualifications
8.07 -7
No qualification
6.93
-20
Source: ONS 2010

11. TDMS Sixth Form is the Best Option to Unlock Your Child’s Potential
A wide range of courses that are exciting and dynamic
Our staff are highly qualified and know how to unlock potential
Close support and structure
Correct balance of high expectations and inclusivity
Consistently excellent pass rate / high performance
Excellent facilities
Excellent careers guidance
We know our students!

12. Senior Intervention Tutor
Matt Sandell
Senior Assistant
Head teacher
I/C HoL Y6 - 13
Sixth Form Team
Aaron Williams
Head of Learning
for Year 12
Rowena Marriott
Head of Learning
for Year 13
Sue Hensley
Sixth Form Admin
Pip Hayward
Senior Intervention Tutor
for Y12

13. High Performance But more importantly, we have strong ‘Value Added’
Y13 students
% of KS5 students achieving 2 or more A levels at A*-E (including equivalences)
90%
Average point score per student
683
Average points per subject
185
But more importantly, we have
strong ‘Value Added’

14. Post-18 Destinations University 72% Gap Year 10.0% Employment 18%
NEET 0%

16. A Level Reform De-coupling of AS and A levels
Although A levels will not be harder they have more rigor
Reducing the number of A levels over the next two years
Key changes in many subjects
New Tech-Levels (Level 3)

17. Curriculum Pathway Pathway 1 Entry Requirements
Students take 4 A Levels, 3 of which should be facilitating subjects
Will take the Level 3 EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)
Encourage enrichment in the lower school
Study Skills
Entry Requirements
5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)
Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B
Outstanding Attitude to Learning

18. Facilitating Subjects
Mathematics
English Literature
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Languages

19. Curriculum Pathway Pathway 2 Entry Requirements
Students take 3 or 4 A Levels, any mixture of subjects can be taken
Will take the Gold Arts Award
Encourage enrichment in the lower school
Study Skills
Entry Requirements
5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)
Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B
Outstanding Attitude to Learning

20. Curriculum Pathway Pathway 3 - Foundation
Re-sit maths and English if needed
Level 2 EPQ
BTEC Qualification
Work Experience
Enrichment
Study Skills
Entry Requirements
2-4 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)
Outstanding Attitude to Learning
A desire to continue in Sixth Form to study A Levels

21. Curriculum Pathway Pathway 1 Pathway 2 Pathway 3 - Foundation
Students take 4 A Levels, 3 of which should be facilitating subjects
Will take the Level 3 EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)
Encourage enrichment in the lower school
Pathway 2
Students take 3 or 4 A Levels, any mixture of subjects can be taken
Will take the Gold Arts Award
Encourage enrichment in the lower school
Pathway 3 - Foundation
Re-sit maths and English if needed
Level 2 EPQ
BTEC Qualification
Work Experience
Enrichment

22. Advanced Level 2016-17 Art and Design Biology Business studies
Chemistry
Computing
Dance
Drama & Theatre Studies
Economics
English
Geography
History
Health & Social Care
BTEC Applied Science
BTEC Sport
Leisure Studies
Mathematics
Media studies
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy and Ethics
Physical Education
Physics
Product Design
Psychology
Tech Level - Engineering
Range of subjects traditionally offered
We think it is a broad range
If there is something missing let us know
If a sufficient number interested we will consider it.

23. Enrichment

24. Next Step A unique week University / Higher Education Apprenticeships
Business interview

25. How to Prepare for Sixth Form
Work hard!
Have an outstanding drive to succeed
Find out about subjects
Attend the Taster Sessions
Complete Bridging Tasks
Speak to Year 12 & 13 students
New style of A level known as AVCE
More coursework than traditional A Level
Flexible approach
Can be combined with traditional A level
Same value as A level
For H.E. and Employment

26. Bridging Tasks New style of A level known as AVCE
More coursework than traditional A Level
Flexible approach
Can be combined with traditional A level
Same value as A level
For H.E. and Employment

27. Next Steps & Key Dates Date Next Step
Now
Read prospectus – online version
30th November
Mock exams –
15th December
Y11 Mock results Day
Jan/Feb
Interviews
January
Taster Day
February
Submit online application form
12th February
Deadline for application to Sixth Form
Easter
Provisional place offered
Friday 24th June
Team building / Taster Day
W/c 11th July
Sixth Form Enrichment
Summer
Start researching and complete Bridging Tasks
Thursday 25th August
GCSE RESULTS DAY!
W/c 1 Sept –
Sixth Form Enrolment
Talk to subject teachers
Read Entry Requirements in Prospectus
Prospectus issued 12th Jan
Info Evening 8th Feb
Your form in by 28th Feb
All students seen by senior staff. 27

28. How does success feel?

29. “Unlocking your child’s potential”
The De Montfort School
“Unlocking your child’s potential”