Welcome

to our

Sixth Form Information Evening

Why Beaumont?

Making an Application

The Evening Ahead

Why Choose Beaumont?

OFSTED (December 2008):

Standards – “OUTSTANDING”

Effectiveness – “OUTSTANDING”

Personal Development – “OUTSTANDING”

Overall - “OUTSTANDING”

•70% A* - B grades (52 students ABB+)

•22 students with AAA or higher at A2

(10 of these A*AA+)

•Full range of competitive university courses accessed by our Year 13s

•Top 8% in added value across Yr 12/13

Independent Learning

OrganisationResponsibilityPrivate StudySelf-improvement

•Personal tutor support

•Enrichment opportunities

•Study skills development

•Own environment

Sixth Form Blog supports this ethos:

A sister resource for opportunities is:

http://www.sixthformatbeaumontschool.blogspot.com

http://careersatbeaumontschool.blogspot.co.uk

Student View

Jamie Renfrew Chair of Sixth Form Council

Ben Hughes Rob’s Festival 2013 Co-ordinator

Beth Clements Community Service Manager

Jan Feb Apr Jun Jul Aug

Parents’ Consultation Evening

Post 16 Information EveningsGuidance Discussions

Application Deadline

Provisional Offer

GCSE Exams

Sixth Form Induction

Results

Course Confirmation

Sep

Enrolment

Application Process

Application (to chosen home school)

Allocation (provisional)

Firm acceptance (upon August results)

GCSE grade B required for chosen subjects

Calculating Average Points Scores

A*ABCDEFG

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Calculate the total points gained and divide by the number of GCSEs taken.

Performance across ALL GCSEs important.

Average Points Score:

43 to 58 (B-A*)

39 to 43 (C-B)

Subject Choice: 4 AS levels

3 AS levels; 2 BTECs;or 1 BTEC and 1 AS level

Choosing Subjects

• Interest and commitment

• Potential for success

• Breadth v specialisation

• University requirements

“Facilitating” Subjects

If not specialising and also targeting the most competitive universities choose TWO from:

Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geography, History, the Languages, Maths, Physics or Politics.

“Facilitating” Subjects

Other subjects are absolutely fine as part of an overall combination – don’t think you shouldn’t do them, even if you are in this category.

Advice will follow if a combination is chosen which might limit future options.

• Completing the form:

Type of AS Maths?

AS or A2 French/German?

• Making changes

Important Dates

Application deadline- 8th Feb

Induction – 26th & 27th Jun GCSE results – 22nd Aug

Enrolment form – 27th Aug

Enrolment- 3rd Sept

Key Contacts

Mr P. de Kort Head of Sixth Form

Mrs L Riggott-Jones Asst. Head of Sixth Form

Miss M. McCrorie Deputy Head

Mrs C. Angove Sixth Form Secretary

Further information via:

www.beaumontschool.com

What Next?

• English (Room 6)• Maths & Further Maths (Room 7)• Philosophy & Ethics (Room 8)• Psychology (Room 9)

15 minute talks:

• Economics & Business (Room 40)

Where Now?

Informal Discussion:

• Sciences (43,45,47)• Art & Photography (Tech. Foyer)• ICT (52)• P.E. & BTEC Sport (56)• Languages & Music (Library)• Drama, Geography, History (Common Room)

& Politics• EPQ and Tour booking (C.R. Study Area)

School Tours

Monday 21st January

9.30 - 10.30 & 11.30 – 12.30

Sign up in the Sixth Form Study Area, if interested