Introduction to Wadham Sixth Form

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3 Introduction to Wadham Sixth Form Our Sixth Form students are proud to be part of Wadham and through their enthusiasm and sense of fun they generate a positive atmosphere which permeates the whole school community and in which they feel safe and valued. Over many years Wadham Sixth Form has given generations of students the opportunity to gain the grades and skills needed to open up life-changing opportunities in Higher Education or the world of work. Students choose Wadham Sixth Form because, following on from their Lower School experience, they know that we can deliver on results, experiences and preparation for their future. Great students make great Sixth Forms and by working closely with students we engender a sense of ownership of the learning experience and the learning environment. Life in Wadham Sixth Form = challenge, opportunity and voice

4 Courses offered at Wadham Sixth Form Design and Creative Arts Fine Art - AQA A level Music - AQA A Level Performing Arts - Cambridge Technical Level 3 Certificate Photography - AQA GCE A level Product Design - WJEC A Level - 603/1178/2 English and Modern Foreign Languages English Language - OCR - H470 English Literature - OCR - H472 French - Pearson Edexcel A Level - 9FRO German - Edexcel A Level - 9GNO Media Studies - AQA Humanities Applied Business Studies - AQA Level 3 Extended Certificate - TVQ01026 & Geography - Pearson Edexcel A Level - 9GEO History - Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level - 9HI0 Psychology -AQA Psychology A Level Religion & Philosophy - OCR A Level - H573 modules 01/02/03 Sociology - AQA GCE A Level Health and Social Care - Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate Mathematics and ICT Mathematics - Pearson Edexcel A Level - 9MAO ICT - Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Certificate and Extended Certificate Sciences Biology - AQA A Level Chemistry - AQA A Level Physics - AQA A Level Physical Education/Sport - Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate

5 Enrichment and Personal Development discover how amazing you are Trips and visits recent trips have included London, Exeter, Auschwitz, Battlefields, Birmingham and New York! Sport join the football or hockey team. Team up with friends and join a community team. Wednesday afternoons choose your activity (timetable permitting)!! Head Student Team help to lead the Sixth Form and influence the direction of the school House Captains and Leaders motivate and lead younger students Pantomime come out of your comfort zone and unleash your talents Wadham s Got Talent plan, organise and execute Support Charities use your imagination and ingenuity to help worthy causes Come Dine with Me Teamwork: feed and entertain the Sixth Form: 3 courses for 3.00!! New Clubs or Societies show initiative: start your own club or society Maths mentor make a real difference to the learning of younger students Classroom support great for your CV and great for the students who need your help Mentoring young students pass on your study skills Reading assistant develop your teaching and communication skills

6 Facilities supporting your learning Dedicated Sixth Form Centre at the heart of the school making it accessible yet independent Sixth Form Common Room Study area further your learning during study periods Computer suite research, write-up and print your work Drinks making facilities revive your spirits Information boards keep in touch with your peers and the big wide world Display screen keep in touch with whole school events Relaxation area work, rest and recharge your batteries Tuck shop when you need an energy boost Wi-Fi get the code and get learning!

7 Advice and Guidance making the choices that are right for you HE + - aiming Higher Gold D of E Expert advice from Careers Adviser book an appointment on site! Apprenticeships guest speakers and support with research and applications Ex-students Q&A with ex-wadham students now in University Subject teachers where will your subjects take you Admissions staff help with subject choices Maximise your potential motivational speakers to encourage you to achieve your goals Student Finance expert advice from Student Finance England Exeter University Links - Exeter staff supporting Wadham students University visits get a flavour of university life before you go Prospectus Library browse and plan UCAS learn how to apply to universities Personal statements expert advice to make sure you sell yourself to employers and admissions staff References carefully constructed references that reflect your strengths and attributes Sixth Form Matters weekly sessions that deal with the things that matter to you Packages tailored to your career plans and interests If you are interested in a particular career such as teaching, sport, health care, etc we can support you in having appropriate work experience either for a short concentrated period or as an ongoing experience to dovetail with your timetabled lessons. Past students have had experiences in schools, sports centres and care homes.

8 Personal Support you matter to us Sixth Form Mentor Scheme keep on track with regular individual mentor meetings Easy access to support your mentor, your tutor, your teachers or the KS5 Raising Standards Leader Senior staff always willing to advise and support Caring staff benefit from a family approach Fun, fun, fun.. New friends just waiting to be met It is your Sixth Form it reflects your views, your wishes, your personality Share your ideas and dreams and make them happen The Annual Dinner and Dance celebrate the happy times Have a fun-filled evening at the end of year Dinner and Dance organised and hosted by the Head Student Team Celebrate your own successes in the company of like-minded friends Say Goodbye to those who have reached the end of their time at Wadham as they prepare to go in many different directions Academic and Pastoral Mentoring Programme There is personal support for all students during which study skills, time management, deadlines, academic progress and personal wellbeing can be discussed. Students are assigned to mixed Year 12 and 13 Tutor Groups for administrative purposes and for the weekly Sixth Form Matters tutorial. Students have a personal mentor and there is a timetabled mentoring session once in every two week cycle. The mentor is either the form tutor or another experienced member of staff. The mentor sessions focus on the progress made since the last meeting and puts plans in place for the following two weeks. Advice, guidance and support are given to ensure that each individual student remains on target and makes the necessary progress. Students and mentors are in regular contact via and can also meet outside of the scheduled times if the need arises.

9 Transport At Wadham we recognise that for students living outside Crewkerne, transport costs can be high. An allocation of 375 may be available towards this to students who apply through the Bursary Scheme. Details can be given by either KS5 Raising Standards Leader, The Business Manager or the Finance Office. If you have concerns about the cost of transport, please contact either Mrs Forsey or Mrs Taylor, Business Manager Bursary Scheme The Bursary Scheme enables the school to allocate funds directly to students who face financial circumstances that might prevent them from participating in post 16 education. Students will be given full details of the criteria and process for applications at the start of the academic year Applications can cover costs such as transport, trips and resources If you would like further details, please contact either Mrs Forsey or Mrs Taylor. Head Student Team

10 A Level and other Level 3 Courses Over 20 subjects to choose from. In Year 12 students study 4 subjects and normally reduce to 3 subjects in Year 13. The subject you choose to drop for Year 13 you will do an exam or other assessment to gain the relevant end of Year 12 qualification. Students have the opportunity to do the Extended Project this is an AS type qualification which develops research and presentation skills and gains extra points for university entrance. Class sizes don t get lost in the crowd Most subjects are taught to small classes - ensuring greater individual attention and personalised support.

11 Entry Criteria Five Grades at 9-4 including English Language and Maths is the general entry requirement. There may also be some subject specific requirements. Want to know more? This prospectus is intended to help you make your decision about whether to join us by informing you about life in WadhamSixthForm and about the kind of educational and enrichment opportunities we can offer you. If you want further advice or help, just talk to us. There are plenty of people at Wadham who would be glad to help you: Key Staff Headteacher: Mr David Derbyshire KS5 Raising Standards Leader: Mrs Caren Forsey Sixth Form Tutor Team: Mr R D Rozario rdrozario@wadhamschool.co.uk Mr R Pryor rpryor@wadhamschool.co.uk KS5 Support Mrs S McElroy smcelroy@wadhamschool.co.uk Please use the personalised application form provided by your tutor or download a copy from our school website ( Application forms are also available from the School Reception and Mrs Forsey.

12 Wadham Sixth Form Opens Doors for You Summary of A Level Results (or equivalent) 2017 A* - E = 99% A* - C = 60% A* - B = 34.2% For several years 100% of our university applicants gained a place at their choice of university Ofsted said that we achieve above the national average The sixth form is good. Students make better overall progress than is the case nationally. Results in A level and other examinations are above the national average. Many students progress to higher education. Ofsted said that sixth form students make good progress Students in the sixth form achieve well. Many attain above average results, representing good progress from their starting point. For example, very high quality work was seen from students, most of whom had modest GCSE results, studying a sports science course. Ofsted said that teaching is good Teaching in the sixth form is good. Many classes are small, enabling the teacher to give much individual help. In a Year 13 mathematics class, where students target grades ranged from A* to E, the teacher challenged lower attaining students with difficult questions, and gave help with unfamiliar specialist terminology to a student developing his fluency in English. Ofsted said that the sixth form is well led The sixth form is well led and the curriculum meets the needs of the students who choose to stay and study at the school. As the sixth form is small, students are guided carefully to the provision that best meets their needs. Committed to helping you Our leavers have gone on to varied and exciting challenges. With their academic achievements and a positive sixth form reference, some have secured much sought after apprenticeships with prestigious companies. Some have taken a gap year visiting and working in destinations as far afield as China before taking up a teaching course later. Good exam results combined with many transferable skills allowed others to secure jobs that met their interests and aspirations.

13 SIXTH FORM - STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE So far I have really enjoyed sixth form and the things we have done because of it, such as the first aid training and talking about our higher education options. I have learnt a lot in the lessons I have had since the start of the year, such as the capacity of memory in my psychology lessons. I have signed up to be a numeracy ninja for the lower years who are struggling with maths and I am looking forward to helping people pass their GCSE s. I have also got involved with organising a teacher vs. student football match for Children in Need. I feel that sixth form has made me much more confident with my ability to achieve my targets in A-Level and it helps that the atmosphere around me with the teachers and fellow students have been positive because they all want me to achieve and do my best. Molly Daniel, Yr 12 Wadhams Sixth Form has been a very positive place for me to continue with my education, allowing me the freedoms and trust that you would receive in a college background, whilst maintaining the familiarity and structure to the day that I would not have received had I studied my A levels in another setting. The atmosphere within the common room is lively and welcoming, but settled within study periods to allow you to revise and work independently without interruption. The smaller class sizes allow you to have a more relaxed and understanding relationship with teachers, and a more tailored experience to what learning style works best for you and your class. The input of head student team allows us a chance to voice our opinions and ideas for events more openly alongside our peers, giving us an opportunity to have responsibility for our success outside of academia, and helps us to make a positive impact on our community. Overall, I am happy with my decision to study at Wadham Sixth Form as I feel it has allowed me to focus on my subjects and my future without disruption from over-crowded class sizes, lengthy bus rides and disorganised study spaces. Nokie Watkins, Yr 13

14 Sixth Form - Students perspective Unlike many busy colleges, Wadham Sixth takes the time to reconnect with its students and focus on their individual successes and attainment. One of the many opportunities offered to students is the HE + course, which a few of us were lucky to participate in. The course involved activities to prepare us for our next steps, such as subject taster sessions and interview techniques, and culminated in an overnight visit to Cambridge University, where we were able to explore the campus and surrounding area. The trip was a brilliant introduction to the higher education options available to us post-sixth Form. I think Wadham Sixth Form is an excellent, vibrant place to continue your learning into further education. It brings all the familiarities of the lower school together with the new-found freedom of being your own individual. The classes are better sized for your needs, with more interaction with teachers to create a more flexible learning experience. You also have the chance to interact with the lower years and create events that bring the school together and raise money for various charities. Taylor Young, Yr 13 Corey Edwards, Yr 13

15 Wadham Sixth Form

16 Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT Tel: