Helena Romanes Sixth Form

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1 Helena Romanes Sixth Form Making the students of today the future of tomorrow

2 Welcome to the Helena Romanes Sixth Form Open Evening Head Teacher Mr Simon Knight Head of Sixth Form Mrs Donna Wright Assistant Head of Sixth Form Mrs Amy Snelling

3 High Standards and Expectations Enrichment and Work Related Learning Opportunities YOPEY, Dragons Challenge Rising Academic Results The Helena Romanes Sixth Form OFSTED GOOD Post-16 Provision: There is strong evidence of a positive transformation in Sixth Form. Natural Progression and new Opportunities Good Quality Small Group Cohesive Teaching Super Tutor Programme

4 Attainment 98% pass rate at A Level 1 in 3 A level results A*-B We perform within the top 10% of national providers for BTEC qualifications average grade Distinction*. OFSTED: The progress of learners shows continual improvement in A level subjects and is now above average. Learners on vocational courses continue to make excellent progress and attain highly.

5 Sixth form Pathways Blue Pathway Burgundy Pathway GCSE average point score of 5 or above with at least a grade 4 in English and Maths plus subject specific entry criteria You should select 4 A Level and/or BTEC subjects GCSE average point score of 4-5 or above with at least a grade 4 in English plus subject specific entry criteria You can re-sit Maths GCSE as part of this course You should select 3 A Level and/or BTEC subjects

6 Subjects Offered Art & Design Geography Media Studies Biology History Philosophy Business Studies Law Photography Chemistry Maths Statistics Physics Drama Maths Mechanics Psychology English Literature Maths in Context Sociology BTEC Level 3 Applied Science BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (equates to 2 A Levels) BTEC Level 3 Business BTEC Level 3 Travel & Tourism BTEC Level 3 Health & Social BTEC Level 3 Diploma In Financial Studies

7 Subject Entry Criteria Examples Maths English Lang English Lit Art 4 4 Business Studies 4 4 History 5 5 Other Requirements Grade 4 in either English Language or Literature. You will require at least Grade 6 at GCSE Art supported by a recommendation from your GCSE Art teacher. Business Studies grade C GCSE. Grade 4 in either English Language or Literature. History grade 6 GCSE. Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature Physics 6 5 Double Science (6/7) or Triple Science (Physics 6) Psychology Double Science (6/7) or Triple Science (Biology 6). Grade 5 in either English Language or Literature. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Grade 4 in English Language or Literature, grade 4 in Science, 4 in PE or a Merit in BTEC Sport BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care Grade 4 in English Language or Literature

8 Post 16 Destinations University Higher Apprenticeships work-based learning such as a foundation degree progressing to higher education and university degrees Internships Gap Years (You must be offered a university place which you then defer for one year) Employment

9 A Level Choice Tips

10 Choosing the right subjects DO: Select subjects based on your academic strengths; Destinations post Sixth Form; Research for career choices; Select subjects which work together e.g. Biology and Psychology Facilitating Subjects valued by Universities: Biology Chemistry English Literature Geography History Maths Physics

11 Choosing the right subjects DO NOT choose a subject because... You like the teacher ; It sounds interesting but you have not studied it before so find out as much as you can about it; Your friend is doing it; It has a reputation for being easy. New Subjects Law Photography Psychology Sociology Travel and Tourism

12 Entry Requirements from your studies at HRS Course at Stansted Airport College Career Maths & English at Grade 4 or above 2 X A Levels or L3 BTEC PPP L3 Work Ready Programme in Aviation Operations (1Yr) Cabin Crew pathway available Apprenticeship Airside Operative or Customer Service Customer Service Agent Airside Operations Cabin Crew Security Agent Flight Operative

13 Entry Requirements from your studies at HRS Course at Stansted Airport College Career Maths & English at Grade 4 or above 3 X A Levels or L3 BTEC in Business or Diploma in Financial Studies - MMM L4 HNC / HND Business (1 2 Yrs) Note: Based at Harlow College Business Management Marketing Business Admin Event Management HR Officer

14 Entry Requirements from your studies at HRS Course at Stansted Airport College Career Maths & English at Grade 4 or above 3 X A Levels or L3 BTEC PPP Pre-Apprenticeship in Engineering Operations (1Yr) Apprenticeship in Operations and Maintenance Engineering Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance or Operations and Maintenance Engineering Trainee

15 University : Our top achievers 2017 Morgan Thompson with AAAB in Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Extended Project Qualification; studying Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University Austin Hodge A*BB in English Literature, French and History - deferred entry. Matthew Washer ABB in Sociology, Law and Psychology; studying Law with a placement in China to study Chinese Law in his final year at Sheffield University Adam Hennessey A*BBC in Geography, Maths, Physics and Extended Project Qualification; studying Astrophysics at Leicester University Victoria Wright 3 x D*, C in Sociology, studying Criminology and Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University Kathryn Stanley BBB in Psychology and Biology and PE, studying Physical Education at University of East Anglia

16 Sixth Form Trips BTEC Sport Trip to the Velodrome at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

17 Sixth Form Fundraising Operation Christmas Child

18 Sixth Form Fundraising Comic Relief

19 Sixth Form Summer Ball

20 Student representatives: Phoebe Brown, Head Girl Matt Laws, Head Boy Ryan Johnson former student

21 Why choose HRS? High Standards and Expectations in the Sixth Form Rising Academic Results Good Quality Small Group CohesiveTeaching Exciting Enrichment Opportunities Natural Progression and New Opportunities Good Quality Tutor Support and Intervention Development of Transferable Skills Pastoral support from staff who know you

22 Key Dates: Monday 11 December 2017 Deadline for applications to Sixth Form Monday 22 January Friday 26 January 2018 Guidance discussions: ( notification 3-5 January 2018) Week commencing Monday 12 March 2018 Conditional Offers of Sixth Form places Thursday 12th & Friday 13th July 2018 Sixth Form induction days Thursday 23 rd August 2018 GCSE results day