Welcome to the Sixth Form Open Evening

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2 Welcome to the Sixth Form Open Evening

3 Carlton Academy Sixth Form Mr R Pierpoint Head Teacher Miss K Armitage Head of Post-16 Ms S Munro Deputy Head of Post-16

4 Key Questions 1) Is the Carlton Sixth Form right for me? 2) Why should I stay here at Carlton? 3) What courses should I take? 4) How do I apply?

5 Is Sixth Form right for me? Sixth forms are different to Colleges in the following ways: Only attended by year olds Shorter school day 8:45am - 3:05pm An academic curriculum Fully qualified teachers that know you More support available to students Much smaller class sizes

6 Academic Success 99

7 Academic Success BBB

8 Academic Success All of our students who applied for university got a place

9 The Same but Different

10 The same Challenging and aspirational Close to home Fantastic teachers that know you Stay with established friends Supportive Staff and systems Familiar surroundings and routines Vast enrichment and leadership opportunities

11 but different Small and friendly Curriculum Facilities Relationships Independence Sixth Form Council Paid work In-class support

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13 Wider Trust opportunities Year 13 Moving on Day Get Ready for Teaching programme HE+ Programme Trust games Joint charity events Trips Duke of Edinburgh Oxbridge & Early entrant programme

14 Oxbridge/Early Entrants Applications High expectations Gifted and Talented Group Oxbridge conference New HE+ Cambridge programme Mock interviews Residential trips Extra support

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16 Why should I stay at Carlton? Excellent Careers advice and UCAS support

17 Why should I stay at Carlton? Careers Advice Visiting speakers/careers week Trips and visits Careers adviser University application support Advice on Higher Apprenticeships Work experience

18 Why should I stay at Carlton? Join an established sixth form with an active Sixth Form Council

19 Why should I stay at Carlton? Pastoral programme To help prepare you for life after school ECO Days Core Themes Achieving Success Health and Wellbeing Careers and Aspirations Being a Global Citizen

20 Message from Head Boy and Head Girl Brett Curwood and Charlotte Moon

21 Beyond The Classroom Student Council Cambodia Camps International Leadership Opportunities Enrichment ECO Days and trips Employability skills Tailored, personalised UCAS and Apprenticeship support Work Experience Paid work in school Charity fundraising Sixth Form End of Year Party

22 What courses should I take? All students will pick 3 A levels (or BTEC/CACHE equivalents) to study for 2 years Each subject will have 4-5 hours of timetabled lessons and 4-5 hours of independent study. Students will no longer sit an AS exam at the end of Year 12 but will sit all examinations at the end of Year 13

23 What courses should I take? Art Photography Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Drama English Language English Literature Fine Art French Further Mathematics Geography Graphic Communication History Mathematics Media Studies Music Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE) Physics Product Design Psychology Sociology Spanish BTEC L3 Sport BTEC L3 Applied Science CACHE L3 Health & Social Care BTEC L3 Business BTEC L3 IT BTEC L3 Sport All subjects appear in our Curriculum booklet

24 A LEVELS Completed over two years Usually assessed via exams at the end of year 13 Limited amount of coursework Considered to be a more academic route Accepted by universities

25 BTEC/CACHE Completed over two years Partly assessed through coursework/assignment tasks Partly assessed through external assessment or examination Considered to be a more vocational route Equivalent to A Levels and have UCAS points Accepted by universities

26 Entry Requirements grades at GCSE (or BTEC equivalents). In English Language/Literature and Mathematics, it is preferable that students should achieve a grade 5 in at least 1 of these subjects. Resit English and Maths available for students without a grade 5

27 Entry Requirements To study A levels in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics a grade 5 is required

28 Your expectations of us Outstanding teaching Small class sizes Excellent exam preparation Regular feedback on progress Focus on achievement and high expectations Tutor support and mentoring Relaxed but purposeful relationships with staff Leadership opportunities Community

29 Our expectations of you Commitment Hard Work Ambition Organisation Responsibility Giving something back Enjoyment

30 Financial Help Schools have money from the Government to distribute in the form of a bursary Criteria includes - low income, students in care or disability We can help with the cost of transport, books, trips, etc

31 This evening Teachers from all subject areas Sixth Form Leadership Team Current Sixth Form students Ms Blyth Careers Advisor

32 How do I apply? Application forms in packs More available from Sixth form Office or online Application Deadline 24 th November 2017