This document is from an open evening presentation at George Abbot Sixth Form. It provides information about the aims of the sixth form in developing students and offering a broad curriculum. It summarizes the sixth form's outstanding academic record, options available across 42 A-Level subjects and enrichment activities. Statistics on historic exam results, university destinations and the application process are also overviewed.
1. Welcome to George Abbot Sixth Form Open
Evening
Phil Reeves
Director of Sixth Form
Studies
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2. What are the aims of our
Sixth Form?
Ensure all students fulfil their potential.
Celebrate individual success
Develop independent, responsible and active
citizens equipped for life beyond school
Create a thriving community in which all
members are respected and supported
To offer a modern and flexible curriculum
within a traditional environment
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3. Why study for A levels at George
Abbot Sixth Form?
Outstanding record of academic achievement
at A Level
Graded by Ofsted as outstanding in October
2006
Specialist teaching staff in all subjects
Huge choice of options
A broad range of enrichment opportunities
Purpose built Sixth Form accommodation
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5. George Abbot - Exam Results
Record results at A level 2011
Pass rate 98.4%
A* - 16.7%
A – 22.1%
A*- A – 38.8%
A* – B 63.3%
A* – C 83.9%
Average points 2011 383.4
A* =140 A=120 B=100 C=80 D=60 E=40
A positive ALIS & ALPS value added score that indicates that
quality of teaching is making a significant difference to
student achievement
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6. What does George Abbot offer?
A comprehensive range of courses offering
students clear choice and progression
A graduation programme that rewards more
than just academic achievement.
All our students who applied, won places at
University
The provision of expert advice and guidance
on post 18 further education, training, and
employment.
Strong pastoral support.
A place where students want to be.
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7. Where do our students go?
Employment Oxbridge
Employment Oxbridge
4% 3%
4% 3%
FE
FE
5%
5%
Gap Year
Gap Year
8%
8%
Art Foundation
Art Foundation
9%
9% Times top 20 universities
Times top 20 universities
37%
37%
Other universities
Other universities
34%
34%
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8. Something new or
something familiar?
Some examples of the 42 subjects we offer, see the prospectus for a full
list and website for details
Psychology Maths
Media Studies English
History
Government and
Politics Languages
Chemistry
Economics
Fine Art
Travel and Tourism
PE
Health and Social
ICT
Care
History of Art
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9. The Sixth Form Team
• Overall direction
• Post 16 curriculum
Director of Sixth • Coordination of academic monitoring
Form Studies • Publicity/recruitment
Key Stage 5 • Day to day Management of the Sixth Form
Manager
• Leadership of the pastoral system
• Coordination of tutorial team
Heads of • Day to day affairs
Year 12 and
13
Higher Education Co-ordinator
Sixth Form Assistant
The Sixth Form Tutor Team
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10. The Curriculum Offer
42 A levels on offer
Broad Curriculum choice – An option from the enhancement and
enrichment block is compulsory
5 or 4 AS
3 A level minimum
5 A level maximum
Applied A Levels
ICT
Health and Social Care
BTEC
Sport
Travel & Tourism
Science
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11. Foundation Year
Access route into Level 3 learning for those who we have in the past not
been able to accommodate
A mixture of Level 3 & Level 2 learning
What will a George Abbot Foundation Year Student Study?
Typically a George Abbot Foundation Year Student will study the following
One AS Level or Level 3 BTEC course in an appropriate subject of their
choice
A Level 2 BTEC First worth 2 or 3 GCSEs in Creative Media or Travel and
Tourism.
Any GCSE retakes required in Maths, English Language or Science.
The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (worth up to 70 UCAS points)
Completion of a period of Work Experience.
Progression to Level 3 – 6th Form, FE College, or employment
Suitable for those who may not be fully ready for the demands of A Level
study but with a year to develop could be.
Contact Mr Reeves or Mrs Donnachie for details
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12. The Curriculum Offer:
Enrichment and Enhancement
General Studies at AS level
Critical Thinking at AS
Cope
Community Sports Leader Award
NVQ Spanish
Extended Project
OU YASS scheme
Feature Lecture programme
School/Community Service
A range of Wednesday afternoon citizenship activities and
sport
Higher Education programme
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13. Graduation Model
your Advanced
Academic Core -
Level Course (3 A levels or
equivalent)
Enrichment & Enhancement - + General
Studies, Critical
Thinking, Cope, CSLA, EPQ
Citizenship - School/Community
Personal Skill Development - Individual
Achievement
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14. A Level Changes
Most A Levels have been reduced from 6 to 4
units. (Sciences/ Maths/ Music exempt)
2 units will make up an AS level
A further 2 complete the A2 level
Coursework has been replaced in many
subjects
A* grade will be awarded at A2 Level
BTEC – A different structure
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15. AS & A2
AS level – 50% of final A level mark.
Units will be taken in January 2013 and/ or
May 2013 Grades A-E
A2 – 50% of A level mark.
Completed in 2nd year of Sixth Form
Considerably harder than AS.
AS + A2 = A Level
Grades A*-E
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16. Applied A levels
Health and Social Care
Applied ICT
Much more coursework than other subjects
and therefore fewer exams – 60%
Significant vocational element to each subject
ICT examinations are taken using the PCs
Work placement is part of Health and Social
Care
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17. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, &
Diploma
Level 3 qualification, equivalent to 1 or 2 A
Levels on the timetable
A specialist work-related qualification
Entirely project based
Made up of 6 or 12 units across two years
Graded Pass, Merit, Distinction
Full distinction = A at A level
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18. BTEC – Past Success
2011 14 students achieved the BTEC sport award
2 x Distinction * (A*) 10 x Distinction 2 (A) x Merit (C)
On average students achieved 2 grades higher in their
BTEC award than they did in their A Level subjects
Some achieved 4 grades higher
University places accepted include;
University of Surrey – Business & Retail Management
University of Kent – Psychology
University of Plymouth – Architecture
University of Bath – Sport, Health & Fitness
St Marys University College, Twickenham – Physical
and Sport Education
University of Portsmouth – Sport and Exercise
Science
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19. BTEC – The Wolfe Report
The Wolfe Review “BTEC National Diplomas are also
valuable in the labour market, and a familiar and
acknowledged route into higher education, alone or in
conjunction with 1 or 2 A levels.”
“BTEC level 3 awards differ markedly from A levels in that
they all have a more or less specific vocational
orientation, but they are also well-recognised by higher
education, and widely accepted for entry onto degree
courses, especially for courses in similar areas.”
Large numbers of students progress directly from vocational
courses to higher education. In 2009, 11.4% of the UK
domiciled applicants who were accepted for HE entry had a
BTEC National Diploma and no A levels, and a further 1.7% a
BTEC National plus A levels. This compared with 37.1%
holding A levels alone.
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20. Reporting & Assessment
Year 12 Year 13
October – Consultation September - Tutor
day (tutor) evening UCAS
November - Collect data estimated grades
December December –
Consultation day Consultation day
(Subject) (Subject)
March March
Collect data and Collect data and
consultation eve consultation eve
(Concerns) (Concerns)
July ALIS allows us to track
- Full report
students throughout the
year
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21. The Recruitment Process
November 8th -
Information evening for internal applicants
Prospectus issued
January 12th - Sixth Form Open Evening
A chance to discuss subject options/ courses in
detail ( 6 - 8.30 pm)
Application form issued
January 27th - Deadline for internal
applications
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22. The Recruitment Process
November – Assembly and tutor time
January - Open Evening
Spring term - Interviews for all students
April/ May - Confirmation of place
June - Taster day
August - GCSE results - Advice leaflet/
induction programme sent to students
September – Two day enrolment and induction
programme.
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23. What do we expect of our Sixth
Formers?
100% attendance and punctuality.
An active involvement in the school community.
A positive attitude to study.
A commitment to the Sixth Form Philosophy
To communicate with their teachers.
To deserve to be treated like adults.
To become people whom universities and
employers want.
To dress appropriately.
To balance academic study with a social life.
We view being a student as their full time
profession.
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24. What happens if a student is not
achieving?
The Cause for Concern system
Letters home
Study contracts
Supervised private study
Removal of privileges
Meetings with parents/carers
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25. What are the entry requirements
for the Sixth Form?
Minimum entry requirement of 5 A*- C at
GCSE
Most Advanced Level subjects will require a
C or above in English or Maths
Many Advanced Level subjects require a B in
their subject to carry it on at A level
E.g.: the Sciences, Maths, Languages, English
New subjects specify combinations of grades
required e.g. Psychology, Economics
A positive reference in terms of maturity and
aptitude
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26. What are the entry requirements
for the Sixth Form?
Minimum GCSE entry requirements for chosen
AS courses must be met.
Based on previous experience students who
do not meet the requirements do not succeed
at A level.
An offer of a place is conditional on achieving
these required grades.
Borderline students need to understand that
they cannot expect exceptions to be made if
they do not meet these grades, therefore
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27. Students must ……..
Ask questions
Get informed
Read the subject guide
Check minimum requirements
Talk to subject staff
Talk to sixth formers
Work hard to get the grades they need at
GCSE
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28. Other aspects of the Sixth
Form
Other aspects of the Sixth Form
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29. Subject information
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30. So why George Abbot?
Student support and pastoral care
Supportive discipline
Student involvement in the Sixth Form and
wider community
Combine hard work with opportunities for
fun and social activities
Every possible step is taken to maximise
every student’s potential
A proven track record
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