High Expectations and High Aspirations

Year 12 • Develop independent

learning skills and support students in making the right decisions

• Develop study skills that help plan for the two year courses

Year 13• Prepare students for life

after Simon Balle and to support them in building the commitment and determination to succeed.

Key purpose of each year

Non reformed A levels:• Made up of the AS level examined in

May 2017 and the A2 examined in June 2017 Only 5 subjects maths, product design, film studies, music tech and politics

• Each part makes up 50%of the overall A level grade.

AS level• Either a free standing qualification, or

the first half of the full A level.

Year two: the A2• Not a separate qualification, but the

second half of the A level. • The A2 is designed to deepen the

knowledge gained during the AS level.

Reformed A levels:• Linear 2 year course• Examined in June 2018

Cambridge Technicals or BTEC qualifications at Level 3

• ICT • Business• Health and social care• Sport• Equivalent to AS/A2 Level• Continuous Assessment but some

examination components• Pass = E • Merit = C• Distinction = A • Distinction * = A*

Progression to Year 13• To continue with a subject to A2 a minimum grade E in the

internal exams in June this year.

• Three subjects are required to constitute a year 13 course. This may be made up of year 12 courses in part or resit GCSE courses

• Year 12 internal examinations will determine if a student can progress to year 13. (they will also form the basis of any UCAS or apprenticeship predicted grades)

• If a student does not meet the requirements to progress after the internal examinations, they MAY be offered a chance to resit on the INSET day in September. If this is successful, they can carry on the subject.

A Typical Timetable of 3 A Levels

Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

1 Maths Geography Maths

2 Geography Geography Maths

Break3 Chemistry

4 Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Geography

Lunch

5 Quiz Revision planning SMSC Diary checks Assembly

6 Maths Maths Chemistry Geography

How badly do you want success?

• Plan to use your non-contact time• Know what is coming up.• Plan for extra work you would like to move

onto when homework is complete• Plan revision materials starting now

•Plan for success

A Typical adapted Timetable – this should be shared with parents

Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

1 Maths Homework

Maths Geography Chem homework

Maths

2 Chemistry prep

Revision notes Geography Geography Maths

Break3 Chemistry Chem

homeworkGeography homework

Geography prep

Muti-gym

4 Chemistry Chemistry Maths prep Chemistry Geography

Lunch

5 Quiz Revision planning SMSC Diary checks Assembly

6 Maths Help in Maths (Yr 7 lesson)

Maths Chemistry Geography

How are students challenged to achieve potential?

Monitoring and support – Mr Klippel, Mr Ford, Mr Taylor, form tutors

• Rigorous assessment and feedback• Parental access to Go4schools to see progress throughout the years• EPQ – an independent research project (Starting after Easter 2017) – counts as an AS level equivalent – more information will be available for students and attending the Yr 13 presentations for EPQ will be a useful insight.• Work experience placements (see later slides week beginning July 3rd)

What will Go4Schools look like?

You will notice that the colours will change in the current grade box as we progress through the year. Green means on track to achieve the target grade but the gap between the target and current would be expected to be smaller as the year progresses.

Expectation of students

As a student I will:

• Agree to study independently (4 hours of private study each week for each A-level subject)

• Make good use of my private study time in school• Meet all agreed subject deadlines• Attend all lessons and follow the attendance procedure • Arrive at registration and lessons punctually• Ensure that any part-time paid work does not disrupt study• Contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in

enrichment activities• Help keep the Sixth Form area clean and tidy• Dress appropriately for school according to the Sixth Form Dress Code• Be an excellent ambassador for Simon Balle School both in school and in

the wider community• Check my school emails frequently; use the internet appropriately• Set myself stretching academic targets• Respect and accept all members of our school and wider community

WORK EXPERIENCE 2017

3rd – 7th JULY

ALL YR12 TO PARTICIPATE

WHY ?

UCAS/PERSONAL STATEMENT - Places on courses are increasingly competitive- Other than grades how do they distinguish between applications?- Extra curricular - evidence of passion for your subject/skills

A CHANCE TO SAMPLE A PROFESSION / INDUSTRY- Is it for you?- Networking with people about degree courses/prospects- Finding out the best route into that profession- are apprenticeships available?

ENHANCE YOUR CV- May lead to part-time work / full-time employment- Evidence of independence

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS- Communication- Teamwork- Confidence / maturity / independence

WHAT TO DO NEXT

DECIDE ON THE TYPE OF PLACEMENT ,CONSIDERING:

- TRAVEL(COST/TIME/CITY)

- degree course/apprenticeship/ career

- OBJECTIVES (what are you hoping to achieve?CONFIDENCE/SAMPLE PROF/INFO)

- CHARITY WORK/VOLUNTEERING(could this type of placement show skills and passion)

Finding Placements

Careers Board

• Personal details/contact numbers etc• School attending and subjects studying• Why you would like work exp placement ie.career link,

university course, passion for charity/organisation.• Dates available (offer alternatives in holidays if necessary) • Offer to visit to get placement form signed.

MAKING CONTACT…..include

FINALLY…when you have a “yes”

~ Visit/post/email Placement Form for signature. (ALLOW 2 WEEKS IF POSTING OR

TAKE WITH YOU IF VISITING)

~ 19th April – DEADLINE return form to Mr Ford

Available on SBS website : (currently 2016Versions of documents, will be updated in next week) got to Sixth Form tab

* Work experience letter to parents

* Placement form – email to placements

* Contacting a company information sheet

* Template letter for contacting placements

* Hertfordshire charities list

Planning on applying to university in 2017?

• AS grades/internal assessments : all important – Predicted grades will be based on your performance

• Personal statement: what have you done in your own time to illustrate your passion for your chosen discipline?

• Extracurricular activities: what experiences and skills have you developed to increase your chances of becoming a successful undergraduate?

• Competitive courses: engineering, medicine, dentistry, midwifery, nursing, physical science, biological science…

• Use www.ucas.com all answers and advice on this site

UCAS information

• Friday 3rd March – Emirates stadium – 40 places booked(also includes some apprenticeships information)

• Visit to a UCAS exhibition (likely to be at Anglia Ruskin on June 21st)

• Talk from University of Sussex applications department – July after work experience

• Open days – look them up on www.ucas.com

Why apprenticeships?

• Opportunity to be paid whilst gaining further qualifications.

• Relevant experience in the workplace.

• Good chance of employment when finished

Apprenticeships Information

• 9th March – talk from an ex SBS student and an executive of Zurich Insurance

• 13th / 14th March Apprenticeships show in Milton Keynes 20 places booked (this is already full but we will consider a second bus if numbers warrant)

• https://www.getingofar.gov.uk/apprenticeships

Communication is vital

Form Groups

• 12A – Miss Ansell• 12B – Mrs Hill/Mrs Selby• 12L – Mrs Paris• 12M – Dr Nwaba• 12N –Miss Pinkerton• 12R – Mrs Ayres/Dr Dennis

sixthform@simonballe.herts.sch.uk

Director of Sixth

FormSixth Form

Admin Support

Lead Tutor on UCAS

Tutors

Academic tutor Miss Robinson

Sixth form manager

• Ownership of Learning• Aim for 100% Attendance 90%

means approx 140 hours of study missed

• Good Time Management• Self-motivation• Make use of Support• Seize Opportunities• Healthy Body, Healthy Mind• Home-School Communication

The Key to Success

Hard work

Dates for your diary

• March 14th Yr 12 Parents Evening• May AS Exams • June 22nd Internal Exams• July 3rd Work experience • Aug 17th AS Results Day• Sept 1st INSET day – resit Yr 12 exams• Sept 4th Term starts

Concluding thoughts

• Plan every week, what do want to achieve?

• Have high expectations of everything you do • Develop your transferable skills: plan your

work experience week early

• Post-18: aim high, start now