Welcome to Settle College

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1 Welcome to Settle College

2 Programmefor the Evening Talks from: Ms Costello - Principal MrWhitaker Director of Sixth Form Mr Murphy Assistant Director of Sixth Form Head Boy: Robert Scaife Head Girl: Amy Hird The Student View: Year 12 Students: Sarah Jackson Simon Tarbox Why Settle College? Changes at National Level. What next? The application process and finding out more:

3 Why Settle College? Happy school community encouraging a thirst for knowledge and love of learning. Academic success together with a commitment to developing skills for life-long learning. High quality teaching is at the heart of everything we do. Exceptional pastoral support to meet the needs of every student. Rich offering of extra-curricular activities. Nurturing individual talents.

4 Why Settle College? A small welcoming community where students are well known and valued. Excellent staff/student relationships. A school with the highest aspirations for all students.

5 Why Settle College? Students willingness to contribute to their school and community is exceptional. Sense of purpose around the school. Students achieve well because they work co-operatively and positively with staff and each other.

6 What is our Unique Selling Point? Small class sizes. Every student in the Sixth Form is known. Range of facilitating subjects + Vocational. Offer of 4 A Levels (we are not reducing to 3). Above National Average results. We work collaboratively with other schools.

7 Securing outstanding outcomes for all of our students including a commitment to ensuring that students achieve success and the skills for life-long learning. Settle College Learner A belief that all of us can go beyond our best. High standards of respect, courtesy and behaviour with students showing pride in their work and their uniform. Developing leadership at all levels. Continuing to develop and evolve our curriculum so that it is innovative and inclusive; meeting the needs of every single young person no matter what their ability or background. Working tirelessly to develop a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning in our young people through focusing on the highest standards of classroom practice, with high quality learning and teaching at the heart of everything we do.

8 Insert picture of A Level results day

9 A commitment to high standards & continuous improvement Year 13-99% pass rate. - 54% A*-B. compared to National 52.8% (School % %) - 83% A*-C. compared to National 77% ( School % %) - 93% achieved their first choice university placements. - BTEC Pass Rate: 100% - BTEC Distinction and Distinction*: 63% - 35% Russell Group.

10 A commitment to high standards & continuous improvement Average point score per pupil at Settle College compared to comprehensive schools nationally Average point score per entry at Settle College compared to comprehensive schools nationally Current Post 16 attendance 95.85%

11 Annie Neill Psychology Edge Hill Karla Heppenstall Psychology University of Liverpool Simon Morphet Foundation Degree Land Management Chloe Robinson Teaching Assistant course Chris Sutcliffe Special Effects Make up Emily Baker Events Management Jayne Wood Nail Technician CRAVEN COLLEGE Lauren Capstick Forensics and Criminology Manchester Met Matthew Maufe Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Aberystwyth University Gabriel Pickford Japanese Oxford Brookes Matthew Mosely Film and Creative Writing Lancaster University Freja Kowalski Psychology Megan Craven English Literature York St. John Alison Daggert Psychology Teesside University Luke Jeffery Geography Newcastle University Ben Lee Business and Economics University of Sheffield Anna Marshall Business Sheffield Hallam Max Orrell Acting Italia Conte London Ela Lindley English Literature and Creative Writing Newcastle University Jack Brennand Chemical Engineering (starting Sept 2016) Newcastle University Kate Beresford Criminology and Forensic Science (Sept 2016) Northumbria University Rebecca Brennand Chemical Engineering with Masters Degree Newcastle University Hattie Lindley Building Surveying Sheffield Hallam Molly McHale Art Doncaster College Charlotte Whittaker Product Design Engineering Brunei University Zara Wynne Midwifery Wolverhampton University Oliver Allsopp Sports and Exercise Science Cardiff University Claire Squires MEDICINE Bristol University Ben Ashcroft Games Design and Production Staffordshire University Katie Long Product Design Engineering Loughborough University

12 Changes at National Level Last September A level specifications began a national change. All A level subjects will see change over three years. A small number remain with AS and A2 from 2016 whilst most shall have changed. We continue to enter students for AS examinations, however if taken to A2 only the linear end of two year result shall count. Changes to assessment in BTEC This is outlined in the Prospectus and shall be updated regularly on our website.

13 What is on offer in Settle College Sixth Form? Psychology Performing Arts Art and Design (BTEC) Media (BTEC) Product Design English Literature A level Sport Information Technology (BTEC) Further Maths Sport (BTEC) Business (BTEC) French Geography Physics AQA Baccalaureate Extended Project History Biology Citizenship Chemistry Mathematics

14 What grades do I need to get? Academic Pathway Overall Requirements For Sixth Form Entry e.g.4alevels throughtoyear13or3alevelsandoneas(aslevel taken at the end of Year 12) + Extended Project leading to the AQA Baccalaureate. Entry Criteria: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C including English and Maths plus entry criteria for each subject. Mixed Pathway e.g. 3 A Levels + One BTEC taken in Year 12 or 2 A Levels and 2 BTECs. Vocational Pathway Entry criteria: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C(preferably including English and Maths) plus entry criteria for each subject e.g. 3 BTECs and Work Experience Entry Criteria: 4 GCSEs grades A*-C, plus entry criteria for each subject.re-sitenglishandmathsgcseifgradesarenotcorabove.

15 Building a Sixth Form Curriculum Academic Pathway Y12 or Y13 A2 Subject 1 A2 Subject 2 A2 Subject 3 A2 EPQ PSE AS FM AQA Bacc Year 13 AS Subject 1 AS Subject 2 AS Subject 3 AS Subject 4 AS Citizenship Year 12

16 Building a Sixth Form Curriculum Mixed Pathway BTEC A2 level BTEC A2 level A2 Subject 3 Year 13 BTEC BTEC AS Subject 3 AS Subject 4 Year 12

17 Building a Sixth Form Curriculum Vocational Pathway BTEC A2 level BTEC A2 level AS Subject 1 WEX 2 nd Year Year 13 BTEC BTEC WEX GCSE Maths/English Re-sit Year 12

18 Open to Y12 students who have done well in GCSEs 4 parts to qualification AQA Baccalaureate Helps distinguish brightest students for top universities

19 Summary of entry criteria for each subject available in the Prospectus Subject Equivalent Value Minimum Grade for course Additional Information Phase of change Art BTEC National Extended Certificate (Year 12 only awards Certificate) 1 A-Level 4 GCSEs of Grade C or higher 1 of which is Art. BTECs Art underwent change in 2014 to ensure parity between A- Levels and BTEC s. AQA Baccalaureate Awarded: Pass, Merit, Distinction, based on final A2 results. This qualification will be offered to students at the start of Year 12 who have achieved a GCSE average point score of 6 and above. The qualification incorporates a students A-Level choices and adds an AS course in Citizenship, an Extended Project and an Enrichment Diary. In addition, students must study three full A- Level options. Biology A-Level 1 A-Level 5 GCSEs which must include: BB in Core and Additional Science OR BB in Triple Award Science AND B in Maths. Not suitable for students who have studied Level 2 BTEC Applied Science or Applied Science GCSE. Started new specification September 2015

20 The Sixth Form Timetable Year 12 Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Tuesday Geography Wednesday Geography Thursday Friday Geography Subject 1

21 2 Subjects Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Tuesday Maths Geography Wednesday Geography Thursday Maths Friday Geography Maths Subject 1 Subject 2

22 3 Subjects Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Tuesday Maths Geography Wednesday Business Geography Thursday Business Maths Friday Business Geography Maths Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3

23 4 Subjects Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Sport Tuesday Maths Geography Wednesday Business Sport Geography Sport Thursday Business Maths Friday Business Geography Sport Maths Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4

24 4 Subjects and Citizenship Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Sport Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Business Sport Geography Sport Thursday Business Maths Friday Business Geography Sport Maths Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship

25 4 Subjects, PSCHE and Enrichment Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Sport Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Business Sport Geography Sport Enrichment Thursday Business Maths Friday Business Geography Sport Maths Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment

26 4 Subjects, Citizenship, Enrichment and Library Study Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Sport Community Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Business Sport Geography Sport Enrichment Thursday Business Maths Library period Friday Business Geography Sport Maths Library Period Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment and Community Library periods

27 Timetable and Tutor Time Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Tutor: weekly update and attendance Geography Maths Business Sport Community Tuesday Tutor: Quiz Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Assembly Business Sport Geography Sport Enrichment Thursday Year 12 skills Year13 UCAS Business Maths Library period Friday Tutor: Attendance checks Business Geography Sport Maths Library Period Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment Library periods Tutor time and assemblies

28 Successes and Highlights Cern Trip 2016 Ski Trip 2015

29 Successes and Highlights Sri Lanka World Challenge Sports Leaders

30 Successes and Highlights Future Scholars Ogden Schools Physicist of the Year Award Cross- Age Tutoring

31 Chemistry Olympiad

32 Successes and Highlights 3 night production of Grease and other Drama performances

33 Successes and Highlights Carillion CEO visit Iceland Trip Director of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust visit

34 Successes and Highlights Young Enterprise

35 Community Placements and Enrichment activities 1 hour a week Member of staff for reference Primary School Links Mentoring Better Reading/Guardian Scheme House Events Age Concern Befriending Scheme Age Concern volunteers. Sports Clubs Common People (VI Form Mag) College Improvement Links with outside world Cooking for University Lifeguarding course

36 Committee

37 Sixth Form Induction

38 Sixth Form Events

39 Sixth Form Social Events

40 Supporting Charity

41 Debating issues

42 University Visits

43 Representing Settle College

44 The Application Process Thursday 12 th November at 6.30pm Sixth Form Open Evening From Monday 16 th November to Friday 27 th November Friday 15 th January Interviews for Year 11 Students to discuss Post 16 choices ** Sixth Form Taster Day Friday 22 nd January Deadline for Application Forms Friday 22 nd April Post-16 Offers Published From Monday 7 th March to Friday 18 th March Thursday 25 th August Supplementary Interviews for students with option queries GCSE Results Day Thursday 25 th August Year 12 Enrolment Day

45 Key Notes from our Students Head Boy: Robert Scaife Head Girl: Amy Hird Year 12 student Sarah Jackson Year 12 student Simon Tarbox

46 A final reminder Ethos-a happy caring environment where every student is known. Achievement-a school committed to high standards and continual improvement. Curriculum-a personalised, broad and balanced curriculum. Small school but diverse offer. Life-long learning commitment to developing skills for life in a rapidly changing world.

47 Feel free to visit subject stands and ask questions: 1. What courses do we offer? 2. What will the course lead onto? 3. Which is the best combination of course for me? 4. What are the Entry Requirements? 5. Am I suitable for the course? Please take the opportunity to speak with the 6th Form team and Student leaders. Refreshments will be served in the Sixth Form Centre all evening.