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• A lively and stimulating environment where students can develop and succeed• Effective learning opportunities for all• Suitable learning challenges• A well planned and effective tutorial system

• Excellent advice and guidance in support of students post Sixth Form including a UCAS Support Programme

• Excellent accommodation and resources - a brand new Sixth Form Centre• Development of the student voice• Partnership between parents, staff and students• Transition activities and bridging courses• Opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities• An exciting programme of enrichment activities• Opportunities to make a valuable contribution to the community• Proven student success

MAYFIELD SIXTH FORM

At A2/BTEC, Mayfield students achieved:

• 48% A* - B grades• 82% A* - C grades• 99.7% A* - E grades

• Mayfield’s overall value-added score at A2 and BTEC level indicates excellent student performance placing us well within the top 15% of all post -16 institutions nationally.

A LEVEL/BTEC LEVEL 3 RESULTS AUGUST 2014

At AS Level, Mayfield students achieved:

• 41% A - B grades• 64% A - C grades• 93% A - E grades

• Mayfield’s overall value-added score at AS level indicates excellent student performance placing us well within the top 25% of all post -16 institutions nationally.

AS RESULTS AUGUST 2014

“Achievement in the Sixth Form is outstanding. Students have consistently achieved results in both their academic and vocational courses that place them in the top 15% of schools nationally”

OFSTED 2014

• It is exciting and a measure of our success that the overwhelming majority of our students choose to go to university at the end of their A Level or Level 3 BTEC course.

• All of the year group who wanted to go to University last summer were successful in securing their places at University. The majority of students secured places at Universities of their choice including Southampton, Kings College London and Queen Mary to name a few.

• Those students who do not wish to go to university are given excellent guidance and support regarding their next step by the school.

POST SIXTH FORM

“Provision in the Sixth Form provides appropriate learning pathways for students to go on to further education and employment.”

OFSTED 2014

Three reasons you may want to continue to study a subject at a higher level are:

1. You have been good at and have enjoyed the subject in the past.

2. You need this subject to enter a particular career or course.

3. You have not studied the subject before but have looked into it and think it will suit your strengths.

MAKING YOUR POST-16 SUBJECT CHOICES

1. Subjects are distinctly more difficult at an advanced level than at GCSE

2. Make sure you have got your facts straight. There are many misconceptions about subjects required for courses and careers. Look at the UCAS website.

3. Don’t take uninformed risks. What is the new subject actually about?

4. Does your performance match your ambition?

FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT

Although they may not be specified as required subjects, many successful applicants to competitive universities have advanced level qualifications in at least two of the facilitating subjects. These are:

1. Mathematics and Further Mathematics2. English ( Literature)3. Physics4. Biology5. Chemistry6. Geography7. History8. Languages ( Classical or Modern)

FACILITATING SUBJECTS

1. Know what you want to study? Check the entry requirements.

2. Not sure yet? – Keep your options open.

3. GCSEs and other standard level qualifications matter…

4. Think balance.

5. Make sure you know WHY?

THE FIVE POINT PLAN FOR MAKING YOUR POST-16 CHOICES

“ Teaching is outstanding in the Sixth Form”

OFSTED 2014

As we enter a new phase of post-16 education with the curriculum reforms the Sixth Form Centre at Mayfield School confidently maintains an exciting and varied curriculum. Our aim is to provide an appropriate pathway for all our students and with our outstanding advice and guidance we will ensure that you are enabled to study the right course so that you get to where you want to be and achieve your goals and aspirations.

KS5 QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT REFORM

KS5 OPTIONS 2015-16

RECOMMENDED PATHWAYS AT KS5 

Mainly A*-A at GCSE 4 A Levels 3 Facilitating & 1 Open

Pathway 1

Mainly As & Bs at GCSE 4 A Levels 3 Facilitating & 1 Open OR 2 Facilitating & 2 Open

Pathway 2

Mainly Bs with a few Cs 3 A Levels 1 Facilitating & 2 Open OR 3 Open Pathway 3

Mainly Cs at GCSE BTEC Level 3 & 1 A Level  Pathway 4

Less than 5 Cs at GCSE BTEC Level 2  Pathway 5

KS5 OPTIONS 2015-16

Extended

Curriculum Offer

EPQ’s (equivalent to an

AS, Independ

ent Study,

Enrichment,

Work Experie

nce.

A Levels

FACILITATING √ FACILITATING √ Open A Levels √ Open A Levels √ Open A Levels√

Open A Levels *√

Biology  English Literature

 Art & Design   Health & Social Care   RE

 Ancient History

 

Chemistry   French 

Business Studies   ICT   Sociology 

Creative Writing 

Physics  

Spanish 

Economics   Law     

Drama 

Maths   Geography   English Language   Media  

   Philosophy

 

Further Maths   History 

Government & Politics   Psychology  

   Product Design

 

BTECsBTEC Level 3 BTEC / Level 2

Business   Sports-single   Public Services     Business    

Media   Sports-double       Media  

GCSE Re-takes

  Maths

 

 

English    

• Any student who did not achieve a grade C in GCSE Maths and/or English Language will re-take. 

* Open A Levels from this group will run dependent on group numbers

KS5 COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Level: Minimum 5A*-C including requirements for individual subjectsFacilitating A Levels

Biology Chemistry Physics Maths Further Maths English Literature French Spanish Geography HistoryB B B A A* B A A B B

Ad Science or Biology Ad Science or Ad Science or Maths Maths English Literature French Spanish Geography History

Maths Chemistry Physics Plus a

conversation with Ms Stoycheva

B

English

Language English Language

English Language Maths Maths English Language English Language English Language

Open A Levels      

Art & Design Business Studies Economics English Language Government & Politics

Health & Social Care

B B B B B CArt English language English Language English Language English Language English Language

Photography Maths Maths Product Design

ICT Law Media Studies Psychology Religious Studies Sociology BTEC National/ Level 3 : Minimum 4 / 5 Cs

B B C B B B      

ICT or Business English language English lang English h lang / Lit English Language Sociology Business Media Public Services

Sport & Exercise

English language English Lit Additional Science or English Language 5 A*-Cs 4 A*-Cs 4 A*-Cs 5 A*-Cs Media studies C English Literature

Maths          

Ancient History Creative Writing Drama & Theatre studies Philosophy Product Design

B C B B B BTEC First/ Level 2 : Minimum 4 Es

English Language English Language Drama English Language

Food / Graphics / Res Mat / Textiles.

B Business Media

English Language / 4 A*-E 4 A*-E

English Literature

OUTSTANDING PROGRESS FOR ALL

The MEG is based on KS4 prior attainment. The ALPS system is used to set the minimum expected grade.

MEG: Minimum Expected Grade

ALPS : Advanced Level Performance System

KS5

MEG +1

MEG

KS5

MEG(Minimum Expected Grade)

1 subject 2 or more subjects

Green (MEG +1) Subject teachers to stretch and challenge. Intervention: G&TEnrichment G&T group

BLUE (MEG) Light touch:Subject teacher – monitor to ensure continued progress towards Green

Light touch:Form tutor to monitor

AMBER(1 grade below MEG)

Specific Action required SUBJECT: Subject teacher intervention:  What is the issue? What interventions are being implemented? Add learning strategy comment on SIMS Parental contact if this is the situation 2nd and 3rd Data collection. 

Specific Action required SUBJECT:Subject teacher intervention:  What is the issue? What interventions are being implemented? Add learning strategy comment on SIMS Parental contact if this is the situation 2nd and 3rd Data collection. Specific Action required FORM TUTOR:Form Tutor: Fortnightly learning conversations and action plan. (If still Amber next data collection form tutor to refer to HOY, AHT )

RED (2 or more grades below MEG)

Specific Action required SUBJECT:Subject teacher / HOF: Review previous interventions & strategies. What is the issue? What interventions are being implemented? Add learning strategy comment on SIMS

  Parental contact by subject area, HOY and Form tutor informed of interventions and progress.

Progress Review panel:DHT, AHT, HOY, Parent / Carer, Student Communicate issues, progress, interventions - Add comments to SIMS

OUTSTANDING PROGRESS FOR ALL INTERVENTIONS

“The achievement of Sixth Form students is very carefully monitored and support is quickly and effectively put in place for anyone who is underachieving. The result is that students progress very well in most of their A Level and vocational courses.”

OFSTED 2014

• Enables all students to achieve their full potential by fostering a culture of learning, personal development and high aspirations.

• Promotes a culture which puts students first, constantly adapting to meet students’ needs.

• Listens to students and prepares them for the world they have to face after the Sixth Form.

MAYFIELD SIXTH FORM

• Tuesday 3rd February 2015 - Year 11 Transition Learning Conversations • Wednesday 11th February 2015 - Year 11 Sixth Form Taster Day• Saturday 7th March 2015 – Open Morning to view new facilities• Friday 13th March 2015 – closing date for applications

TRANSITION DATES TO REMEMBER