Welcome to Sixth Form

Welcome to Sixth Form Open Evening

Apprenticeship

College of FurtherEducation

Employment with training

Sixth Form

Your next step

Levels of Learning

Degree or equivalent

A Levels or Level 3 qualifications

GCSE’s A- C or equivalent

GCSE’s D – G

Slough and Eton Sixth Form

A-Levels BTEC and Cambridge Technical (Level 3)BTEC (Level 2)English and Maths if required

A Levels

2 years – AS in Year 1

A-level Years 1 & 2

3 or 4 taken (ideally 4)

Home languages:

Arabic, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Panjabi, Polish, Urdu, etc.

At least

5 A*- C

Grade B in subject chosen or related

Grade A* - C in English and Maths

Academic, challenging

How will the new A Level system be different from the present one?

The

new A Levels will be fully linear, with all

A-Level

examinations being

sat at

the end of two years of study in May-June of

Year 13.

The

AS qualification will still exist but it will no longer count towards the

final grade

of an

A-Level

and will instead be a separate qualification in its own right

.

BTEC and Cambridge Technical

Available in

1

or

2

A-Level

equivalent – (usually 2 + 1)

1 or 2 subject – lots of units

Business Studies, Health and Social Care, Creative Media, Forensic Science and

Sport, Financial Awareness

Cambridge National ICT

Need 5 A* - C passes

Grade A* - C in English or Maths

Coursework, challenging

Mix and Match

Choose from both A-Levels and other Level 3 courses provided you meet to entry criteria.

At least

5 A*- C

Grade B in subject chosen or related

Grade A* - C in English and Maths

Level 2 Courses (BTEC Award)

Level

2 Courses in at least 2 subjects plus English and Maths GCSE – possible stepping stone to Level 3 courses

BTEC Award - equivalent to 1 A*-C GCSE

Practical

Vocational

Low exam focus, high coursework focus

Need D/E at GCSE

Our Results

2015

2014

2013

2012

Difference

Nat Av

Overall A*- E Pass Rate

99%

97%

98%

98%

+2%

98%

Overall A*- C Pass Rate

74%

80%

78%

66%

-6%

-

Overall A*- B Pass Rate

47%

56%

49%

47%

-9%

Average total point score per entry

214

212

224

210

+2%

213

Average total point score per student

705

698

659

558

+7

698

3 or more

88%

89%

70%

55%

-1%

2 or more

98%

99%

100%

100%

-1%

88.6%

DO choose a subject...That you are good atThat you enjoyWhat your career choice demands (*provided you meet the entry criteria)A combination that keeps your options open

What subjects should I take?

DO NOT

choose a subject because ...

Y

ou ‘like the teacher’

It sounds interesting

(actual interest???)

Your friend is doing it

Make an informed & appropriate choice!

High demand for graduates who areEngineers – all kinds Other medical practitioners Social WorkersPhotographers Creative Media professionals

Not just doctors and

accountants

Where to find out information

Planner Section Fronter Internet National Careers Helpline National Apprenticeship ServicesAdviza UnifrogSchool libraryHelen Cole – Careers Adviser here every Wednesday Sixth Form students

Our Sixth Form

A professional atmosphere for study that encourages independence

One-to-one guidance & discussions about subject choicesUCAS applicationsThe opportunity to attain your potential both inside andoutside the classroomA timetable built around student choices*

Support

Financial support

£100 towards business dress

paid

in(April

)

Year 12

(*provided you complete 2 successful terms)

£100 towards driving lessons

paid in (April)

Year 13

(*provided

you

complete 2 successful terms)

Pay the UCAS application fee (£23)

Work Experience

Bursary – means tested & at the discretion of the school

The Sixth Form is outstanding. Teaching isstrong and students are given excellentguidance and support to help them successfullymove on to higher education, training oremployment.November 2013

WHAT OFSTED SAID

WHAT OFSTED SAID

Students’ achievement

in the

Sixth Form

has

improved significantly

and is now outstanding. The

courses

that students follow are

well matched to their needs

and their progress is

closely monitored

so that any sign of a student falling behind is identified quickly and

additional

support is

given swiftly

. This has resulted in improved examination results and an increase in the

number of

students gaining higher grades

.

November 2013

We expect students to:Work hard, and expect to be worked hardGrasp opportunities beyond the academic curriculumBe part of a successful communityBusiness Dress, attendance & punctualityRole Models

What do we expect?

If you gain at least 5 grade A* to C GCSEs including Mathematics and English, you may take four A Level courses

.Some subjects have additional entry criteria; you will need to have at least a grade B in each subject chosen, or a related subject - see the prospectus for further details.To study other Level 3 courses you will need to gain at least 5 A* to C GCSEs preferably with Mathematics and English (you must have at least one of these).

Making Level 3 choices

Choosing A levels

Subject

Level

A level Equivalent

Accountancy

A Level

1

Art and Design

A Level

1

Biology

A Level

1

Business Studies

A Level

1

Chemistry

A Level

1

Economics

A Level

1

English

A Level

1

French

A Level

1

Further Mathematics

A Level

1

Geography

A Level

1

History

A Level

1

ICT

A Level

1

Law

A Level

1

Mathematics

A Level

1

Physics

A Level

1

Psychology

A Level

1

Religious Studies

A Level

1

Sociology

A Level

1

Choosing BTEC Level 3

Financial Studies

Level 3 IFS Certificate

1

Applied Science (Forensics)

Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

1

Art and Design

Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

1

Business Studies

Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

1

Creative Media

Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

1

Health and Social Care

Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

1

Sport

Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

1

ICT

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

1

Art and Design

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma

2

Business Studies

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma

2

Health and Social Care

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma

2

ICT

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma

2

If you do not achieve GCSE grades sufficient to commence Level 3, you can join the BTEC programme at Level 2 and if successful progress to a Level 3 course in the same subject in the following year if you wish. (Choose one only)

Choosing BTEC Level 2

You will complete your programme of study with new or retake courses in English and/or Mathematics dependent on any previous results at GCSE. 

Subject

Level

GCSE Equivalent

Art and Design

Level 2 BTEC Award

1

Business

Level 2 BTEC Award

1

IT

Level 2 ECDL

1

Health and Social Care

Level 2 BTEC Award

1

Travel & Tourism

Level 2 BTEC Award

1

Example of A-Level choices:

Example of A-Level & BTEC L3 combined choices:

SubjectLevelA level Equivalent Accountancy AS 1Economics AS 1Business StudiesLevel 3 BTEC National Diploma 2

Subject

Level

A level Equivalent

History

AS

1

Philosophy

AS

1

English

AS

1

Sociology

AS

1

Example of BTEC L3 choices:

Subject

BTEC

L3

A level Equivalent

Business Studies

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma

2

Creative Media

Level 3 BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

1

Level 2 Courses

SubjectLevelA level Equivalent BusinessLevel 2 BTEC Award1Health and Social CareLevel 2 BTEC Award1

If

you do not achieve GCSE grades sufficient to commence Level 3, you can join the BTEC programme at Level 2 and if successful progress to a Level 3 course in the same subject in the following year if you wish.

(

Choose

two only)

Y11 Reports

SubjectSubject TeacherYear 11 Autumn CPGAttitude to LearningProgress towards TargetHomework QualityHomework Completion Strategies for ImprovementEnglish  D13Below ExpectedCAPupil needs to plan the main points of her arguments to ensure that she does not repeat herself when writing essays.Mathematics  C33ExpectedBBPupil must practise Maths over weekends and holidays using all available resources.Science  C23Below ExpectedBBUse key words when answering questions. You write good answers but lose marks for not using the correct scientific terminology.Religious Studies  D12Below ExpectedBBPupil should keep her positive attitude to the subject going into the future and she will do well.Art  D24Below ExpectedBC Pupil needs to focus much more in class. She also needs to complete each of her units of coursework and improve upon her drawings.Health & Social Care  M12ExpectedBARe - sit the January exam to aim for a Distinction. Write assignments in more depth.ICT  B34ExpectedBCPupil is often distracted and is not meeting her full potential. Pupil must be more productive in lessons.Core PE   6   Pupil must improve her attitude in lessons and demonstrate much more effort, in order to demonstrate her ability.

BTEC is the option

A-levels is the option

Y11 Reports

SubjectSubject TeacherYear 11 Autumn CPGAttitude to LearningProgress towards TargetHomework QualityHomework Completion Strategies for ImprovementEnglish  B12Above ExpectedAAPupil needs to ensure she can adapt her writing for different audiences and purposes.Mathematics  A32Above ExpectedBBPupil should complete homework to a higher standard and ensure that she attempts to solve higher order questions.Science  A32ExpectedBBPupil needs to practise exam questions weekly, especially focussing on the 5-6 mark questions.Religious Studies  C24Below ExpectedBBPupil must structure her responses and proof read her work before submitting it for marking.Art  B31ExpectedAA Pupil needs to look at A level work for ideas on how to further her research and then ensure that her work is as in depth as this.Graphics  A32Above ExpectedBBMake sure revision books are purchased and start revising for the mock exams in December.ICT  C12Below ExpectedBBPupil will benefit from Wednesday intervention after school in I1 every week.Core PE   3   Pupil needs to devise and implement strategies and tactics within games situations.

Application forms are available from 19th November 2015 Copy on the school websiteReturned by the end of the Autumn term to your Form Tutor if you are a Slough and Eton pupil & school reception if you are an external applicant

What happens next?

Direct to Mr Amod either by post or e-mail if you are an external candidate.

All

Year 11 pupils will have an interview

External applicants will be invited for an interview during the Spring term.

(Subject to reference)

Induction after the GCSE exams have finished.

Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre

September

Induction Trip

University

Destinations

Research

Find out what you might want to do and the entry requirements

Talk to everyone!

Subject Displays

Thank you for listening

Additional information can be acquired from our website:

www.slougheton.com