Post 16 Open Evening. 9th November 2016

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1 Post 16 Open Evening 9th November 2016

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4 Our Vision The Leigh Academy inspires the next generation to be resilient and respectful learners who are successful and strive for academic excellence by: Challenging all to become compassionate and active members of our global community Building effective partnerships through intercultural and social interactions Ensuring consistent approaches to develop lifelong learners 3

5 State-of-the-art facilities The Leigh Academy Sunday, 20 September 15

6 State-of-the-art facilities

7 Why study at Leigh Academies Trust? Track record of excellent results. State-of-the-art facilities. Over 50 academic and vocational courses. Volunteering, educational visits and work experience. Excellent links with universities and employers. Expert careers advice and Personal tutor/mentor. Bespoke post-16 pastoral programmes. guidance.

8 What could you study? We have over 50 available courses on Academic, Vocational and Technical paths, including... Adobe Suite Art & Design Autodesk Suite Biology Business Studies CISCO Academy Chemistry Creative Writing Dartford Football Club English Literature Film Studies Geography Health & Social Care ICT Music Technology Physics Product Design Sport...and many more!

9 The Leigh Academy Option Blocks

10 International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) The IBCP is one of four integrated programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) delivered by over 4,500 schools worldwide. The IBCP is a flexible Post 16 programme which recognises the need to combine academic, vocational and practical learning skills. As part of the IBCP students must follow a career related course (BTEC or Vocational Programme) and 2 IB Diploma Courses and the Core Programme.

11 IB Diplomas Can be studied as part of the IBCP or as stand alone Academic qualifications

12 The IBCP Core Programme The Core Programme is fundamental to the development of students academically, personally and socially enhancing the skills they will need in the future and comprises of the following components: Reflective Project - this focuses on an ethical issue linked to the careers-related element of the programme. This is the only element of the core that is assessed. Personal and Professional Skills Development - for example, conducting research, referencing, presentation skills Service Learning a community project Language development involving the acquisition of language and cultural awareness. IBCP Presentations will take place on the first floor of Darwin College at 7pm, 7.15pm, 7.45pm and 8pm

13 Post 16 Vision SimpLEIGH be the best! A successful Post-16 student: Strives for academic excellence and has a clear vision the best learner Is committed to going above and beyond the expected the best member of the academy and wider community Is fully informed about their options for the future the best version of you

14 How does The Leigh Academy support you to achieve Academic Excellence? A personalised, 21st century curriculum Excellent and innovative teaching and learning Dedicated study day (Wednesdays) Assessment and feedback Comprehensive tracking and monitoring system Vertical tutor system Outstanding pastoral support and academic guidance State of the art facilities Tailored support programmes Quiet study area and Directed Study (timetabled and supervised)

15 How does The Leigh Academy support you to go above and beyond the expected? PSHCRE programme tailored to Post 16 Peer mentoring and Literacy mentoring Post 16 Leadership Opportunities e.g. Head students, prefects Super curricular Opportunities e.g. EPQ, attending an academic lecture Extra curricular Opportunities e.g. NCS, volunteering, National Citizenship Service (NCS)

16 How does The Leigh Academy support you to be fully informed about their options for the future? LAT16 Careers Advisor and Business Partnership Manager Personalised career opportunities distributed Links with local businesses Higher Apprenticeship Evening Trips to Careers/University Fairs Links with universities Higher Education Evening Programme of support for applying to University or an Apprenticeship Use of alumni Outside speakers

17 Our Learning Pathways Pathway 1 Academic Pathway (A Level and IB Diplomas) Pathway 2 Vocational Pathway Pathway 3 Combination Pathway of A Levels, IB Diplomas and Vocational Qualifications Pathway 4 IB Careers-related Programme Pathway 5 The Dartford Football Academy with a mixture of A Levels, IB Diplomas and/or Vocational Qualifications

18 Subject Specific Entry Requirements Subject Entry Requirements International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP) 5+ A*-C (9-4) grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths Academic Qualifications (A Levels & IB Diplomas) 5 A*-B (9-5) grades in GCSE examinations Grade 6 in GCSE English Language Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics BTEC Level 3 Qualifications 5+ A*-C (9-4) grades in GCSE examinations Subject Entry Requirements A level Mathematics Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics (not statistics) A level Sciences: Biology and Chemistry Physics Applied Science BB in Core and Additional Sciences and 5 in Maths BB in Core and Additional Sciences and 6 in Maths CC in GCSE science Core and Additional (or CC from 2 of 3 in Triple Science) A level English Literature Grade 6 in English A level Humanities: Psychology History Grade 6 in English, BB in Science B in GCSE History and 5 in English A Level MFL: French or Spanish B in GCSE French or Spanish A Level PE B in Science, B in the written component of the GCSE PE exam. GCSE PE Grade A-C/ Merit at Level 2 BTEC SPORT. Sport BTEC A Level Art or Photography Either a merit in a BTEC Art & Design/Photography, or a GCSE grade C in Art & Design/Photography. BTEC Music C in GCSE Music, or Merit in BTEC Music, or Merit in BTEC Performing Arts (music pathway) Student must also sing or play an instrument to a good standard.

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20 Dartford Football Academy Continue with Academic Studies whilst pursuing outstanding and high level football coaching through the Dartford Football Club Academy. Block D We currently have 26 students in Year 12 Applications are welcome from both male and female players.

21 What happens next? YOU ARE HERE Visit our website at Talk to staff and students here tonight Read your information pack carefully Access this presentation on The Leigh Academy Website Study hard and achieve! Ready to apply? You can: 1) Log onto Kent Choices 4 U and complete the online form 2) Complete paper application form (in your pack) 3) Apply online at 4) Call LAT or Valerie Ludlow

22 Our Subject Fair University stand (Library) Humanities Design & Technology Science IBCP talks Darwin Maths (1st floor) English, Media & Drama ICT Business Leigh Academies Trust Consortium (Library) 16 LAT Alumni Careers Advisor IBCP talks Dartford Football Academy Maths Physical Education Darwin st st (1 1 floor) Welcome Presentations (Lecture Theatre) Mathematics Expressive Arts (Arts/Music) Modern Foreign Languages Our subject fair will be open from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Please feel free to explore the ground floor of our Academy. Our members of staff will be more than happy to assist you and answer any of your questions