Post 16Learning Pathways

Presentation to pupils Monday March 2nd 2015

1What Comes After Year 11?Leaving School into Employment or Modern Apprenticeships.Leaving School for Further Education e.g. Bridgend College.Returning to the Sixth Form at Brynteg.

What Next ? The Learning Pathway AheadBrynteg Learning Pathways booklet and grid.Details of all courses including non Brynteg Collaboration (College, Porthcawl, Heronsbridge) courses on website - Tuesday.Heads of Department of new subjects give short presentations in assembly time (details already given.) Starts Wednesday.Careers interview in Year 11.Y11-12 evening Tuesday 10th March 6pmInformation Available To You.Entry Requirements

Must have good record of positive attitude to school.Good behaviourGood attendanceBCBC Compact certificateAcademic entry

Entry Requirements

Our admissions policy is that 6th formers are role models and that they CHOOSE to return to school.

Entry Requirements

The Dos and DontsChoosing Subjects

Think about the followingFollow interests and strengths Know their weaknessesTake advice from teachersTake advice from family.Talk to Year 12 and 13 studentsLook at the resultsTake advice from Careers Wales

How To Choose - The Do`s ?

Take TWO to maximise choiceMaths and Further MathsEnglishSciencesLanguages classical/modern Hard and softSchool website For more information on choosing subjectsRussell Group 'Informed Choices'Russell Group Advice And `Facilitating` SubjectsDont choose a subject if You like your teacherYour friends have chosen it You have heard it is easyIt is new and sounds interestingYou havent found out lots of information about it.

How To Choose The Don`ts

Levels 2 & 3Your Pathways

Dependent upon GCSE results.

Level 3 courses for most. Equivalent to A levels.

Level 2 courses for some. Equivalent to GCSE grades A* - CPossible PathwaysThere are Three Level 3 Pathways5 or more A*-C in Full GCSEs or equivalent;4 AS followed by 3 A2 or equivalent. Just 5 A*-C in Full GCSEs or equivalent; 3 AS followed by 3 A2 or equivalent.Less than 5 A*- C;An individualised Pathway.Possible Level 3 PathwaysA HUGE choice of 34 Level 3 courses in Brynteg.A further 16 level 3 courses through collaboration. A number of level 2 courses. Some in school day and some through Twilight sessions.

Some subjects will only be offered elsewhere.Some subjects taught here offered to other schools.Wish list

Bridgend 14 19 Network.Widening opportunitiesLevel 3 qualificationsA levelsY12 AS Grades A EY13 A2 Grades A* -E

3 modules each yearCoursework/practical

Exams Year 12 May/June Year 13 June

BTEC Certificates & DiplomasY12 Unit accreditationY13 Pass, merit, distinction. distinction*

6/12 units over 2 years

Assessed through portfolio9 hours a fortnight (per column) for subjects delivered in Brynteg18 hours for BTECs (Sport and Engineering L3) delivered in Brynteg Subjects taught in collaboration generally 8 hours per fortnight. Courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. May only be run in one column or be withdrawn.Level 3 coursesStudied at Bridgend College on two evenings from 4.30 until 6.30 p.m.AS and A2 Law, Film Studies,AS and A2 Psychology and SociologyBTEC Certificates in Dance, Music Technology and EngineeringAccounting.Time released will be study time in the library.Twilight subjects5 or more Full Course GCSE A* -C with minimum C grade (if studied at GCSE) in subjects chosen. Some higher!

Some will require a C grade in English and/or Mathematics or a specified grade if you have studied it at GCSE. Some subjects will not require GCSE.Entry requirements for Level 3 coursesLess than 5 A* - C at GCSE.

Probably D/E in several GCSEs.

Evidence of good attitude, behaviour and attendance in Y11.

Advice: Put it down if you realistically might not get 5 or more but still want to stay in school.Level 2 PathwaysOne BTEC First Diploma in Brynteg. Available in Travel and Tourism only. = to 4 GCSEs at grade C or above.

Two level 2 courses at Bridgend College.Each = 2 GCSEs at grade C or above. 4 days in college and 1 in school

These are one year courses which could lead to AS/BTEC the following year.Possible Level 2 PathwaysLevel 1/2 Hospitality Level 2 Childrens Care, Learning and Development

Equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A* - C.

3 days per week off site. 2 days in school supported by Learning Coaches (when you complete assignments and attend Enrichment lessons.)Two year vocational courses at Heronsbridge Study skills.

Team building.

Learning to drive.

UCAS preparation.

Managing money.

Preparing for an interview.

Resits in English and MathsEnrichment StudiesOpportunities & Values

Brynteg Sixth Form offers opportunities and traditional values

Mature rapport with staff.

Time management.

Build a platform for entry into Higher Education or employment

Free periods, registration

Use of Library and Common RoomResponsibilityPastoral supportAttendancePositive EthosMonitoring systemUCASMentoringAppropriate subject choicesStructureRole ModelsUniformRemaining on premisesPrefectsHead Boy/GirlRankin Award, ArmisticeTraditional Values

Needs image27SocialSportingCharity WorkYoung EnterpriseEngineering competitionsDuke of Edinburgh AwardMusic and Drama productionsEisteddfodau.International educational visitsOpportunitiesNeeds image28So why Brynteg?`A tradition of excellence`Excellent record of examination performances.Excellent completion rates.Demanding, caring and supportive pastoral structure.Staff who know the pupils well.

Varied extra curricular experiences.High expectations and work ethic.Individual guidance for university entrance and career choices. An environment of coaching and tutoring that supports and encourages pupils to achieve their potentialWhat The Inspectors SaidThe quality of teaching is good with outstanding features exceeding WG targets for 2010Working relationships between teachers and students are strong, based on mutual respect and make a very positive contribution to students` learningVery good subject knowledge helps teachers to explain complex concepts with exceptional clarity

The comprehensive mentoring programme effectively identifies those at risk of underperformance and provides good guidance to all studentsStudents have outstanding standards in their personal, social and learning skills. Their attitude to learning is positive.Communication and expectations are at a high level

What The Inspectors SaidThey are very good role models for younger pupils and for each othersupport younger pupils experiencing difficulties, socially or academicallyStandards of students` social and moral skills are outstandingThey demonstrate responsible behaviour and respect towards one another

The ability to work outstandingly with one another contributes significantly to the development of their problem solving skills..prepared them well for Higher educationThey accept responsibility and have a very strong social conscience raising money for charityStudents gain much from their sixth form experience, in their academic, personal, social, moral and wider development

You must return your completed Options/Learning Pathways form to your form tutor by Monday 23rd March.

After GCSE results you may change your choices.

You must attend the INDUCTION DAY in September when you will finalise their choice.

No subject changes after 4 weeks in September 2015.And Finally !Needs image32Y11- 12 evening Tuesday 10th March 6pm Upper School Hall

There will be FOUR subject talks on a round robin basis

Feel free to attend any Four talks

Representatives from Careers Wales and Bridgend College etc

Evaluation sheets for you and your parents/carers to fill in on the nightY11-12 Parents EveningNeeds image33Any Questions?

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