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WELCOME TO SIXTH FORM

WELCOME TO SIXTH FORM. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?. Study periods / independent learning Dress code Guest students. Achievement. 2012 -2013 Exceeded our targets Improved average points score and average point score per entry Above the national average A2 pass rate

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WELCOME TO SIXTH FORM

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  1. WELCOME TO SIXTH FORM

  2. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR? • Study periods / independent learning • Dress code • Guest students

  3. Achievement 2012 -2013 • Exceeded our targets • Improved average points score and average point score per entry • Above the national average A2 pass rate • So no pressure this year…!

  4. KEY RESEARCH • Parental involvement has a significant effect on pupil achievement throughout the years of schooling • Part time work and ‘A’ level success 5-10 hours part time work per week has a slightly positive impact upon A level results 10-20 hours part time work can negatively affect results by up to 2 grades (University of London)

  5. WHERE DO WE START? • Being well-informed • Showing an interest • Fit to learn! • Encouraging a range of interests • Reading

  6. WHO ARE WE & WHO TO CONTACT? • Mrs J Johnson –Assistant Headteacher -Post 16 Progress • (01438 761950) • Mrs M Chapman – Post 16 Manager (01438 744411) • Mrs S Hicks - Post 16 Attendance • (01438 744416) • Mentors

  7. Communication • Parentmail2 • Email and text • Post 16 Bulletin • School website (sixth form area)

  8. 16 – 19 Bursary Fund • Letters inviting applications for Phase 1(students in care or in receipt of income support or disability living allowance) have been issued. • Phase 2 letter will be sent before October half term (students who live in a household on low income in receipt of either income support or tax credits). Funds will be allocated on a case by case basis. • For any queries, please contact Mrs Chapman directly on 01438 744411

  9. ATTENDANCE • Regular attendance (100%) • Weekly attendance league • Sixth Form Absence Line – 01438 744416 • Lateness • Holidays • BTEC Coursework / Controlled Assessments

  10. HOMEWORK / COURSEWORK • Environment • Time-management – minimum of 5 hours per subject, per week • Pride-rating • Constructive criticism

  11. WHAT CAN THE DATA TELL US? Name: A Student 12RB

  12. WHAT CAN THE DATA TELL US? • ALPS target grades are based upon prior attainment (GCSE examinations) • Estimated grades are a professional judgement based on assessment information and attitude to learning • Estimated grades can go up and down over the next one / two years • Quality of coursework/controlled assessment can affect estimated grades • It is never too late to improve grades

  13. UNIVERSITY • UCAS • Open Days • Points system / Grades A2 levelsBTEC A* = 140 Distinction* = 140 A = 120 Distinction = 120 B = 100 Merit = 80 C = 80 Pass = 40 D = 60 E = 40 100% of all BTEC learners at Barnwell last year achieved or exceeded their ALPS target grade

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