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Welcome to JCC Post 16

Welcome to JCC Post 16. Achieve Your Aspirations. Why study at JCC Post 16? . - our successful results record - a broad choice of subjects - lots of enriching opportunities - specialist post-16 support AND - you can keep your future options open!. Ofsted 2012:

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Welcome to JCC Post 16

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  1. Welcome to JCC Post 16 Achieve Your Aspirations

  2. Why study at JCC Post 16? - our successful results record - a broad choice of subjects - lots of enriching opportunities - specialist post-16 support AND - you can keep your future options open! Ofsted 2012: ‘The sixth form is good’

  3. - our successful results ‘A’ Level & BTEC 3 results2012 entries gaining A2 passes 99 % entries gaining A*-A grades 25% students going to university170 Ofsted Feb 2012: ‘Success rates for students are high

  4. - a broad subject choice History ICT Law Maths Media Music Music Tech Philosophy & Ethics Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish Sports Studies Textiles AS levels: Biology Business Chemistry Dance Drama Economics English Combined English Literature Fine Art French Further maths Geography Graphics BTECs and Applied Subjects: Art and Design: Single & Double Applied ICT Applied Science Business Children’s Play & Learning Development: Single & Double Engineering: with NWHC Health & Social Care Public Services: Single & Double Sport: Single & Double

  5. - lots of enriching experiences Student Mentoring Drama & Dance Science and technology Music Duke of Edinburgh Award Going for Gold Futures Conference Post 16 Student Union Community Liaison It’s A Knockout Right to Read Field Trips Ofsted 2012: ‘Enrichment activities add to the wide range of learning opportunities tailored to complement individual students’ chosen career pathways.’ Sport Journalism

  6. - specialist post 16 support • personal tutor • regular 1 to 1 interviews • post 16 advisors • futures guidance • specialist post 16 staff • designated facilities ‘There is a focus on independence and responsibility for individual learning... a good atmosphere... students are treated as adults’ Year 13 student

  7. Which courses are available? LEVEL 3: • AS/A2 levels: Mostly exam based – some include coursework • BTEC: Work place focussed 100% coursework Single & Double Options Most students • pick 4 AS subjects in year 12 • choose 3 of these to continue in year 13 Both types of course can lead to work, training or University

  8. Which pathways? GCSE Year 12

  9. The application process….. October & November Do your research: - Read the Post 16 Subject Guide - Use www.fasttomato.com and www.ucas.com to research careers, qualifications and university courses - Ask for an interview with careers or the post 16 team - Discuss subjects with teachers in class and at Parents’ Evening - Contact Post 16 asteans@jcc.leics.sch.uk with any questions We welcome applications from JCC students and those studying elsewhere in Y11

  10. ………the application process December Online Applications open on the JCC website! 2013 Application deadline: December 21st February onwards Interviews and offers Early July Post 16 taster Day End of August GCSE Results & Advice Clinics Early September Enrolment & Induction

  11. So…… • find out as much as you can • make the best choices for you • have a back up plan By December 21st: Get on-line and apply Your future – Your choices! Achieve Your Aspirations

  12. Welcome to JCC Post 16 Achieve Your Aspirations

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