The De Montfort SchoolSixth Form 2016-17

“Unlocking your child’s potential”

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”

Parent View

“Unlocking your child’s potential”

1. My child is happy at this school

2. My child feels safe at this school

56 responses @ 30 Oct 2015

Parent View

“Unlocking your child’s potential”

5. My child is taught well at this school

12. Would you recommend this school to another parent?

56 responses @ 30 Oct 2015

The Highest Expectations

and a genuine Sense of

Pride

Developing Healthy and

Safe Lifestyles

Developing Lifelong Skills

Respecting Others

Realising Potential

Our Core Values

“Unlocking your child’s potential”

Why you should join us

“Unlocking your child’s potential”

 

 ”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

Why continue with my

Education?“Unlocking your child’s potential”

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

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 0

Other qualifications 8.07 -7

No qualification 6.93 -20

Source: ONS 2010

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!

Sixth Form Team

Pip HaywardSenior Intervention Tutor

for Y12

Aaron WilliamsHead of Learning

for Year 12

Rowena MarriottHead of Learning

for Year 13

Sue HensleySixth Form Admin

Matt SandellSenior Assistant

Head teacherI/C HoL Y6 - 13

High PerformanceY13 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’

Post-18 Destinations

Year 13 2015-16

• University 72%• Gap Year 10.0%• Employment 18%• NEET 0%

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)

Curriculum PathwayPathway 1

• 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 SkillsEntry Requirements

•5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)•Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B•Outstanding Attitude to Learning

Facilitating Subjects

• Mathematics• English Literature• Physics• Biology• Chemistry• Geography• History• Languages

Curriculum PathwayPathway 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• Study Skills

Entry Requirements•5 x GCSE grade C or above (separate subjects)•Additionally, many subjects require a Grade B•Outstanding Attitude to Learning

Curriculum PathwayPathway 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

Curriculum PathwayPathway 1

• 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 schoolPathway 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

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

Enrichment

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

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

Bridging Tasks

Next Steps & Key DatesDate 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

How does success feel?

The De Montfort School

“Unlocking your child’s potential”