Sixth Form Evening

Welcome to Malmesbury School

Sixth Form

“The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above

average and students make outstanding progress.”

“Robust assessment procedures ensure that any students identified as underachieving have swift intervention with individually tailored programmes that enable them to ‘catch up’ quickly and to make progress in line with their capability.”

Exam Results A-Levels

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

A*/A% 33 39 36 26 37 28

A-B%A2

49 56 59 66 52 65 61

A-C%A2

75 84 84 86.5 84 90 84

A-B%AS

42 58 49 41 47 45 51

A-C%AS

67 82 69 69 66 68 73

“The sixth form is outstanding. Attainment is significantly above average and

students make outstanding progress.” Ofsted 2012

A-Level results 2009-2015

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Alis A- level VA 2015

The Linear AS and A Levels

Phase 1Taught from Sept 2015

art and design biology business & economicschemistry English languageEnglish literature history physics psychology sociology

Phase 2Taught from Sept 2016

ancient languages(Latin) dance drama and theatre geography modern foreign languages (French, German, Spanish) music physical education religious studies

Phase 3Taught from Sept 2017

creative writing design and technology film studies further mathematics general studies government and politicsict mathematics media studies music technology

New UCAS tariff

• Qualifications have a size band based on GLH (1-4) and a grade band based on achievement and difficulty (3-14). The tariff score is calculated by multiplying 'size band' and 'grade band'.

• A levels are in size band 4• AS levels are in size band 2• In the new tariff an AS level is worth

40% of an A-level.

The Sixth Form TeamTutors:Eleanor SanvilleSam Heron/Hanna PriceJulia Maciejewska/Debbie CharmanBarry GustardMeinir TwoseChris HabgoodTom SandersonNoelia GallegoChris Knibbs

Mr Andrew Backwell – Head of Sixth Form

Ms Elizabeth Main – Academic Leader (Yr13)

Ms Ziska Hanks – Academic Leader (Yr12)

Mr Tom Beveridge – Assistant Head KS5

Mr Clark Harrell – Deputy Head

Expectations

If a student gets into difficulty with work they should seek immediate support from their teacher, tutor or Head of Year

Students attend all lessons – including Tutor Time, House & Year Assemblies and ‘Extended Tutorial’.

Students participate in the school advocacy scheme

Study Time

Subject lesson time: 4.5 hours a week

Core programme: Tutor Time/1:1, Core Maths,Sixth Form Advocacy Scheme, optional additional study in Financial Capability, Latin and Creative Writing

Homework: 4-5 hours per subject per week

A Level Mindset - VESPA

Role of Academic Leader

Academic Leader has an overview of:

• Students’ target grades for each subject• Students’ current attainment in each subject• Students’ attendance• Students’ attitude and approach to their studies

Academic Leader liaises with:• 6th Form Tutors• Subject Teachers• Head of 6th Form

Target Setting

We use a number of measures to set aspirational targets for students:

• ALIS data• GCSE results• Past knowledge of student• Teacher’s professional judgement

Student would be set a target of a B grade

Student would be set a target of a D grade

Target Setting & ALIS Data

The ALIS data comes into school towards the start of October

Tutors will discuss students individual data in one on one sessions

Academic Leader uses this data as a benchmark for monitoring student attainment

Monitoring and Reporting

Students/Parents will receive a short (interim) report every Half Term (after this one). This gives a brief overview of current progress in relation to target grades and the Expected Grade at that time.

A Full Report is due out to parents on 29th April 2016

This will provide more detail regarding the student’s strengths and work targets. A Tutor Report is also included.

Year 12 Tutor Evening Thursday 19th November 2015

Year 12 Parent’s Evening Thursday 10th March 2016

Attendance Reports – passed onto tutors weekly

You can see attendance on Learning Gateway: beware IT problems & occasional missed register may take a couple of days to catch up

Intervention• If a student is not meeting expectations then the

Head of 6th Form is informed

• Discussions with students: Time management Revision strategies Learning to learn Study skills The need to approach subject teachers for help

• A letter is sent home to parents

• Feedback given to tutors and subject teachers and closer monitoring of student

Intervention

• In some cases a student continues to struggle to manage their time or to concentrate on getting work completed by the deadlines

• They are then placed on a self study programme

– Report to the study area in selected study periods

– In classroom with subject teacher

• These intervention methods are intended to ensure that students reach their full potential at AS

• Any student who achieves a U grade at AS will not be permitted to continue to study that subject at A2

Parental Concerns

If you have any concerns about your child’s attainment or progress then there are several things that you can do:

• Make an appointment at Parents’ Consultation Evening to see Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks, Mr Beveridge, subject staff or tutors

• Contact Mr Backwell, Ms Hanks or Mr Beveridge directly

• Contact your son’s/daughter’s tutor

Tutoring in KS5

Point of contact

StudentsStaff

Parents

Tutorials & Individual Tutorials

Tutorials:

•Dedicated tutor time, 1hr every other week.

•Follow a tutorial programme

•Not optional

Individual Tutorials:

•Twice a month or as often as needed

•Chance for students to express concerns or share success

•File can be accessed at any time.

Yr 13: UCAS and careers

Tutorials focus on Applications to University

Post 18 options

Speak to Leanne Newton

Tutor will collate academic references and write a reference

Life After School• Most Yr13 students apply to university

• A small proportion defer entry or take a Gap Year

• Some students study a foundation course (Art/Graphics)

• Some leave to seek employment or start an Apprenticeship

UCAS Application

More detailed information about the application procedure

Higher Education Evening June 2016

Higher Education

Universities and colleges take most notice of the following parts of the application:

•GCSE Grades

• AS level examination grades and individual unit scores

• The personal statement – help is provided in summer (Yr12) Autumn (Yr13)

• School reference

It is important to settle quickly and develop positive work attitudes

Get to know teachers and tutors – they write the reference

Value all opportunities

Getting ahead

• Research is essential

• Be more than the sum of your grades.

• Grades are still the most important thing.

• Log onto UCAS Website

http://www.ucas.com

Yr12 Calendar

This Term:

• Induction Programme – A level mind set

• Adjusting to change• Develop study

skills/independence• Volunteering/Advocacy• Council Events• Career discussions with

tutor/teacher/Ms Newton• University Research

By the end of Yr12:

• Explore career options – build C.V.

• HE/Uni. Visits/open days/talks• Prepare/sit AS levels• Work Shadowing• Register with UCAS• HE Evening