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sixth form. Judged ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted, November 2011. Academic Excellence. Comments from Ofsted Report 2011. ‘Students make outstanding progress’ ‘Teaching by subject specialists is challenging, stimulating and lively’ ‘Leadership and Management of the sixth form –Outstanding’

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  1. sixth form Judged ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted, November 2011

  2. Academic Excellence

  3. Comments from Ofsted Report 2011 • ‘Students make outstanding progress’ • ‘Teaching by subject specialists is challenging, stimulating and lively’ • ‘Leadership and Management of the sixth form –Outstanding’ • ‘Outcomes for students in the sixth form – Outstanding’ • ‘The quality of provision in the sixth form – Outstanding’ • ‘Students receive the same outstanding pastoral care and support as in the main school’ • ‘The sixth form welcomes students from other schools and they settle in quickly’ Judged ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted, November 2011

  4. …learning on the hill

  5. 2013 A level Exam results Fortismerestudents produced an excellent set of A level results in 2012  • A* - B              71% at Fortismere (53% nationally)A* - A             39 % at Fortismere (27% nationally) We also gained excellent results in many subjects at A level • English: A*- B grades at Fortismere 80% (48% nationally) • Biology: A* - B Grades at Fortismere 77% (52% nationally) • Chemistry: A*-B Grades at Fortismere 76% (60% nationally) • French: A*-B Grades at Fortismere 78% (69% nationally) • History: A*-B Grades at Fortismere 86% (57% nationally) • Gov & Politics A*-B Grades at Fortismere 92% (57% nationally) AS Levels: 30% of all grades in 2013 were A grade

  6. Best Performing State School Sixth Forms Oxford Analytics Top 20 sixth forms nationally • % A*/B at A level …learning on the hill

  7. Results – 5 Year Trends at A level 2012 A level A*/B – 70% AS level A/B – 54% 2013 A level A*/B – 71% AS level A/B – 56% …learning on the hill

  8. Courses

  9. OCRExtended Project

  10. Level 3 Courses Cambridge Pre-U Mandarin(2 Yr) Global Perspectives (1 Yr) Maths Music Music Technology Philosophy Photography PE Physics Product Design Psychology Sociology Spanish Applied A levels Business Studies ICT (Single) ICT (Double) Media Studies A Level Courses Art & Design Art History Biology Classics Chemistry Computing Drama Economics English Literature English Lit and Lang Film Studies French Geography Further Maths (Incl. Maths) German Government and Politics History All course information on the 6th Form Area of the Fortismere website

  11. The OCR Extended Project Extended Project Students will decide if they would like to take this course in the Spring Term of Year 12 • Individual research based course. • Examined internally • Accredited by Universities

  12. Learning and teaching • Academic excellence • Highly effective specialist teaching • Range of teaching styles: from one to one support to faculty lectures • Specialist teaching areas • Workshops, conferences and field trips

  13. Supervised study facilities • The Library – 6th form resource area 1st Floor • Specific private study area • Timetabled supervised study in non-contact time • ICT provision • Departmental study workshops …learning on the hill

  14. Monitoring, assessment & intervention

  15. Rigorous systems to optimise student performance: • Six data collection points in Year 12 • Interim Reports – two in Year 12 • Full progress report each Year • Consultation meetings: Year 12- February, Year 13 - November • Partnership with home

  16. Guidance & Support

  17. Key members of staff – Director of Sixth Form, Learning Manager & tutor • Academic mentoring • Opportunities for school leadership • Excellent progression guidance • Partnership with home • Connexions

  18. Opportunities for school leadership Vertical Tutoring at Fortismere (Years 7-11) • 6 Colleges, 66 tutor groups • Each Year 12 student will be assigned a tutor group on entry • All sixth form students attend one 20 min session with their vertical tutor group per week • Group mentoring and support for our younger students Student Leadership Team • Head/Deputy Boy and Girl • 12 College Leaders …learning on the hill

  19. 6th Form Learning Environment • Lessons taught in separate buildings from Mainstream • Refectory • Common Room • Private Study areas

  20. UCAS and the next steps • Around 200 applications per academic year • Progression to University Courses • 90% of our students commenced undergraduate study at a variety of Universities on a variety of courses in September/October 2013 • 16 of our students commenced courses at either Oxbridge or Medical School. These are the most competitive courses to gain admission on in the country and we are extremely proud of their success.

  21. UCAS and the next steps • Higher Education Evening (Year 12- Summer Term) • UCAS training day (Year 12- Summer Term) • Subject Specialist Tutors – carefully selected for individual guidance • Support for applications to Oxbridge, Medical School, Dentistry, Art Foundation • Mock Interviews – Links with ‘Chrysalis Project’, offer in-house interview training for other Sixth Forms …learning on the hill

  22. Progression: Beyond studying • Work Experience – One week, Year 12 • Preparation for Work Placements • Links with Industry • Supporting Internships • Global Young Leaders • Headstart • Year in Industry • Medlink/Vetlink …learning on the hill

  23. Enrichment Activities

  24. Wide range of activities

  25. …learning on the hill

  26. Enrichment pathways in 6th form 6th Form only Year 12 students who want to enrich A level studies Enrichment For All Year 12 students who want to take part in the full range of activities Leading Enrichment For All Year 12 students who want to develop their leadership opportunities …learning on the hill

  27. What Now? • Talk to subject teachers • Consult 6th Form area of Fortismere website • Check grades for entry criteria • Analyse current performance honestly • Attendance – at least 95% attendance rate at the end of Year 11 • Discuss choices with parents/carers • Application deadline 27th January APPLICATION FORMS ARE ONLINE NOW

  28. What next?

  29. What next? Tours of the 6th Form centre 11th and 12th December 2013 Please contact the sixth form directly if you would like to be booked on to one of our tours …learning on the hill

  30. For further information • Ms Patel: sixthform@fortismere.org.uk • Senior Staff available this evening • Fill in a slip and post in the box in reception (email addresses please) …learning on the hill

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