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Choices at 16 Evening 2013. Choices at 16. What’s special about us?.
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Choices at 16 Evening 2013
Choices at 16 What’s special about us? We pay particular attention to creating and maintaining meaningful relationships and to fostering a sense of community. Our school is large enough to offer good facilities and a range of enterprising, sporting and creative activities to complement the academic curriculum. It is not so large, however, that students pass unnoticed or feel anonymous. We expect students to develop a positive attitude to study in an environment conducive to hard work and high achievement. We expect students to maintain high standards of behaviour contributing to a harmonious school.We aim to lead our students towards the mature self-discipline that is essential if they are to make the most of their abilities and talents.
Choices at 16 What did OfSted say about us? ‘St Benet Biscop is an outstanding Catholic School’ OfSted, Section 48 Inspection, 2010
Choices at 16 Students feel very safe and their care, guidance and support are outstanding. Students approach learning with highly positive attitudes. They thoroughly enjoy learning, their behaviour is outstanding and they are highly committed to succeed in all they do. The quality of teaching is good with a significant proportion being outstanding. OfSted, 2010
Choices at 16 • What’s on offer? • Opportunities for student leadership • Extra curricular activities • Enrichment
Choices at 16 Entry requirements: Excellent attitude to learning in Years 10 and 11 Minimum 5 Grade Cs at GCSE preferably including English & Maths Subject specific entry requirements. Refer to Sixth Form Subject Information Booklet. Academic Pathway (40+ Points) Combined Pathway (37+ Points) - Limited choice of subjects Vocational Pathway (37+ Points)
Choices at 16 Capped Average Points Score Take the best 8 grades and add them up to find the total points, then divide by 8 to get the average. A* - 58 A - 52 B - 46 C - 40 D - 34 E - 28 F - 22 G - 16 Example: The best 8 grades for a student (including English and Maths) are 4 Bs, 3 Cs and a D. Total Score = (4 × 46) + (3 × 40) + (1 × 34) = 338 Average = 338÷8 = 42.25 average points.
Choices at 16 Academic Pathway • Four AS levels • 7 GCSE passes at grade C or above in separate GCSE subjects (approximately 40 points) • Maths/English re-sit if not passed at GCSE • Option to re-sit Maths/English to attain a higher grade (some universities expect a grade B in English Language and/or Maths)
Choices at 16 Vocational Pathway • BTEC Level 3 Work Skills (LP/DSY in BS1) • Vocational course in ICT, Business, PE or Health & Social Care • Course related work experience (LP/DSY in BS1) • Maths/English re-sit if not passed at GCSE • 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above in five separate subjects (approximately 37 points)
Choices at 16 Combined Pathway • Three AS levels (selected from 37 Points Subjects) • Work experience or BTEC Work Skills • 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above in separate GCSE subjects (approximately 37 points) • Maths/English re-sit if not passed at GCSE
Choices at 16 Requiring Average GCSE point score of 37+ Requiring Average GCSEpoint score of 40+ Business Studies Biology Chemistry Computing English Language English Literature Further Maths?? French Geography History Maths Physics Religious Studies Art Applied Business (single/double) Drama & Theatre Studies Health & Social Care (single/double) Applied ICT Media Studies Design Technology: Product Design BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts BTEC Level 3 Sport All students attend Core Studies and Core RE lessons
Choices at 16 How should you choose? What are your strengths? Will you be successful at it? What are your aims after the sixth form? Which subjects are vital for your first choice career? What do you enjoy? What are the assessment methods? What are you good at? Are you leaving your options open? Can you cope with the coursework and exams?
Choices at 16 Help after tonight: Individual interview Transition days at the end of the Summer term Post-results interview with Senior Leader Put yourself in the best possible position by getting the best possible grades in the courses you are studying in Year 11