Katharine Lady Berkeleys School Sixth Form Open Evening 14 November - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School

Sixth Form Open Evening

14 November 2019

Introduction: Tim Rand, Headteacher Sixth Form at KLB: Hannah Khan, Head of Sixth Form Life beyond the classroom: Archie Smart & Charlotte Hall Moving to KLB: Bea Herbert

Outstanding results

Why KLB Sixth Form?

Consistently excellent results

2018 Progress

6th best progress score in Glos / S.Glos out of 50 sixth form providers 3 of the top 5 are independent schools 1 grammar achieved better progress 1 comprehensive achieved better progress

Independent Comprehensive Grammar

Outstanding results Excellent teaching Fantastic ethos Supportive environment Great opportunities

Why KLB Sixth Form?

Sixth Form judged as Outstanding by Ofsted 2008, 2012 & 2017

Sixth Form students are self- assured and confident but also embody qualities such as modesty and humility. They, like other pupils in the school, are caring and altruistic. Leadership of the sixth form is very strong. Leaders have very high expectations of students who, in turn, are determined to meets these expectations. Teaching strikes the right balance between support and challenge. Students are encouraged to think for themselves, develop powers

• f argument and learn how to

interrogate ideas and challenge hypotheses. Students’ excellent attitudes to learning reflect their high standards of behaviour and attendance.

Outstanding results Excellent teaching Fantastic ethos Supportive environment Great opportunities

Why KLB Sixth Form?

Life in the Sixth Form

• A level courses and entry requirements
• Considerations
• Year 12 timetable
• Our support and expectations

Courses offered

Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish

Courses offered

Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish

Courses offered

Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish

Courses offered

Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish

Entry requirements

• 3 Grade 5 and 2 Grade 4 passes at GCSE.
• GCSE grade requirements for each A level course.
• For most subjects, a Grade 5 is required in that subject at GCSE
• Grade 6 for mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and languages
• For new subjects?
• A programme of study includes, in most cases, 4 subjects*.

A Level Programme

• Linear courses
• Most select 4 subjects
• Students will use their results from assessment points

throughout Year 12 to decide on which subjects to study in Year 13

How to choose a course

• Career consideration
• Continuing with subjects from GCSE
• Content appeals
• New subjects
• Methods of assessment
• Balance and breadth
• Important to do research

– University/apprenticeship websites – ‘preferred/facilitating subjects’ – Russell Group “Informed Choices” – UCAS Progress – must look at GCSE requirements too e.g. teaching

• Works as a package
• Talk to us

Year 12 Timetable

• 9 hours per subject per fortnight
• 1 hour of life skills
• 2 hours of enrichment
• 39/50 hours
• Study periods

How do we support?

• Emphasis on positive mindset and approach
• Bridging and initial tasks
• Recognise success and act on concerns
• Regular assessments
• Study Library – 8 ‘til late!
• Post-16 bursary
• Support from the Sixth Form team and teachers

Expectations….

• Attendance
• Private study
• Hour for an hour
• Employment
• Dress code

Beyond the classroom….

Enrichment

• First Aid
• Games
• Sign Language
• Dog walking/training!
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• Access to Bristol/Pathways to Law
• Sixth Form newsletter
• Book group and film club

Community Service…

Primary schools: Alexander Hosea British St John‘s Mead Blue Coat Horton Hawkesbury Hillesley Kingswood North Nibley Stone Cam Woodford Charfield Pre-school Natural Choice Nursery Blue Coat Pre-school Care homes: Charity work: Yercombe RSPCA Beaufort House Bridge2Aid charity Pennwood Lodge Tenovus Kingswood Lodge Dryleaze Wickwar Work experience: Vale Vets Rowe Vets Jenner Museum Local garage

Extra Curricular…..within the Sixth Form

• Sixth Form committee & common room committee
• Debating club
• Tutor group quiz
• Charities and fundraising activities
• Social events in school
• Duke of Edinburgh Scheme
• TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
• Drive IQ
• Sports Leaders’ course

To support the lower school….

• Assisting year 7 and 8 tutor groups
• Helping in departments
• Helping to run School Council
• TIC – peer counselling
• Support Room at lunchtime and during lessons (vulnerable pupils)
• Prefects
• Student ambassadors – tours around school

Moving to KLB

The Application Timeline

Nov – Dec Talk to subject teachers, (KLB) mocks New students welcome to visit Jan 2020 Mock results Feb 2020 Taster lessons and surgeries Complete application form March 2020 Blocks optimised and published Departments consulted/references April 2020 Interviews Aug 2020 GCSE results!

And finally…..

• Take a prospectus
• Chat to subject teachers and students
• Students new to KLB - please meet at reception
• Stay in touch (contacts in the prospectus)