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Welcome to Settle College

Programme for the Evening

Talks from:

Ms Costello - Principal Mr Whitaker – Director of Sixth Form Mr Murphy – Assistant Director of Sixth Form Head Boy: Robert Scaife Head Girl: Amy Hird The Student View: Year 12 Students: Sarah Jackson Simon Tarbox Why Settle College? Changes at National Level. What next? The application process and finding out more:

Why Settle College?

• Happy school community – encouraging a thirst for

knowledge and love of learning.

• Academic success together with a commitment to

developing skills for life-long learning.

• High quality teaching is at the heart of everything

we do.

• Exceptional pastoral support to meet the needs of

every student.

• Rich offering of extra-curricular activities.
• Nurturing individual talents.

Why Settle College?

• A small welcoming community where

students are well known and valued.

• Excellent staff/student relationships.
• A school with the highest aspirations

for all students.

Why Settle College?

• Students willingness to contribute to their

school and community is exceptional.

• Sense of purpose around the school.
• Students achieve well because they work

co-operatively and positively with staff and each other.

What is our Unique Selling Point?

• Small class sizes.
• Every student in the Sixth Form is known.
• Range of facilitating subjects + Vocational.
• Offer of 4 A Levels (we are not reducing to 3).
• Above National Average results.
• We work collaboratively with other schools.

Settle College Learner

Securing outstanding

• utcomes for all of our

students including a commitment to ensuring that students achieve success and the skills for life-long learning. High standards of respect, courtesy and behaviour with students showing pride in their work and their uniform. Developing leadership at all levels. Continuing to develop and evolve

• ur curriculum so that it is

innovative and inclusive; meeting the needs of every single young person no matter what their ability or background. A belief that all of us can go beyond our best. Working tirelessly to develop a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning in

• ur young people through focusing on

the highest standards of classroom practice, with high quality learning and teaching at the heart of everything we do.

• Insert picture of A Level results day

A commitment to high standards & continuous improvement

Year 13

• 99% pass rate.
• 54% A*-B. compared to National 52.8% (School % 2014 50%)
• 83% A*-C. compared to National 77% ( School % 2014 78.7%)
• 93% achieved their first choice university placements.
• BTEC Pass Rate: 100%
• BTEC Distinction and Distinction*: 63%
• 35% Russell Group.

A commitment to high standards & continuous improvement

• Average point score per pupil at Settle College –

791.9 compared to comprehensive schools nationally 744.1

• Average point score per entry at Settle College –

222.1 compared to comprehensive schools nationally 212.5

• Current Post 16 attendance 95.85%

Hattie Lindley Building Surveying Sheffield Hallam Annie Neill Psychology Edge Hill Anna Marshall Business Sheffield Hallam Simon Morphet Foundation Degree Land Management Chloe Robinson Teaching Assistant course Chris Sutcliffe Special Effects Make up Emily Baker Events Management Jayne Wood Nail Technician CRAVEN COLLEGE Karla Heppenstall Psychology University of Liverpool Alison Daggert Psychology Teesside University Ben Lee Business and Economics University of Sheffield Matthew Maufe Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Aberystwyth University Lauren Capstick Forensics and Criminology Manchester Met Kate Beresford Criminology and Forensic Science (Sept 2016) Northumbria University Matthew Mosely Film and Creative Writing Lancaster University Oliver Allsopp Sports and Exercise Science Cardiff University Jack Brennand Chemical Engineering (starting Sept 2016) Newcastle University Rebecca Brennand Chemical Engineering with Masters Degree Newcastle University Luke Jeffery Geography Newcastle University Ela Lindley English Literature and Creative Writing Newcastle University Claire Squires MEDICINE Bristol University Charlotte Whittaker Product Design Engineering Brunei University Katie Long Product Design Engineering Loughborough University Ben Ashcroft Games Design and Production Staffordshire University Freja Kowalski Psychology Megan Craven English Literature York St. John Molly McHale Art Doncaster College Max Orrell Acting Italia Conte London Gabriel Pickford Japanese Studies Oxford Brookes Zara Wynne Midwifery Wolverhampton University

Changes at National Level

• Last September A level specifications began a national

change.

• All A level subjects will see change over three years.
• A small number remain with AS and A2 from 2016 whilst

most shall have changed.

• We continue to enter students for AS examinations,

however if taken to A2 only the linear end of two year result shall count.

• Changes to assessment in BTEC
• This is outlined in the Prospectus and shall be updated

regularly on our website.

What is on offer in Settle College Sixth Form?

Art and Design (BTEC) Biology Business (BTEC) Chemistry Citizenship English Literature French Geography A level Sport History Information Technology (BTEC) Mathematics Media (BTEC) Product Design Psychology Physics Performing Arts AQA Baccalaureate Extended Project Further Maths Sport (BTEC)

What grades do I need to get?

Overall Requirements For Sixth Form Entry Academic Pathway

e.g. 4 A levels through to Year 13 or 3 A levels and one AS (AS Level taken at the end of Year 12) + Extended Project leading to the AQA Baccalaureate. Entry Criteria: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C including English and Maths plus entry criteria for each subject.

Mixed Pathway

e.g. 3 A Levels + One BTEC taken in Year 12 or 2 A Levels and 2 BTECs. Entry criteria: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C (preferably including English and Maths) plus entry criteria for each subject

Vocational Pathway

e.g. 3 BTECs and Work Experience Entry Criteria: 4 GCSEs grades A*-C, plus entry criteria for each

• subject. Re-sit English and Maths GCSE if grades are not C or above.

Building a Sixth Form Curriculum – Academic Pathway

• Year

12

• Year

13

• Y12 or Y13

Building a Sixth Form Curriculum – Mixed Pathway

Year 12

BTEC AS Subject 3 AS Subject 4 A2 Subject 3

Year 13

BTEC A2 level BTEC A2 level BTEC

Building a Sixth Form Curriculum – Vocational Pathway

Year 12

WEX AS Subject 1

Year 13

GCSE Maths/English Re-sit

BTEC A2 level BTEC A2 level BTEC BTEC WEX 2nd Year

AQA Baccalaureate

• Open to Y12 students who have done

well in GCSEs

• 4 parts to qualification
• Helps distinguish

brightest students for top universities

Summary of entry criteria for each subject available in the Prospectus

Subject Equivalent Value Minimum Grade for course Additional Information Phase of change

Art BTEC National Extended Certificate (Year 12 only awards Certificate) 1 A-Level 4 GCSEs of Grade C

• r higher – 1 of

which is Art. BTECs Art underwent change in 2014 to ensure parity between A- Levels and BTEC’s. AQA Baccalaureate Awarded: Pass, Merit, Distinction, based

• n final A2 results.

This qualification will be offered to students at the start

• f Year 12 who have

achieved a GCSE

average point score of 6 and above.

The qualification incorporates a students A-Level choices and adds an AS course in Citizenship, an Extended Project and an Enrichment Diary. In addition, students must study three full A- Level options. Biology A-Level 1 A-Level 5 GCSEs which must include: BB in Core and Additional Science OR BB in Triple Award Science AND B in Maths. Not suitable for students who have studied Level 2 BTEC Applied Science or Applied Science GCSE. Started new specification September 2015

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Tuesday Geography Wednesday Geography Thursday Friday Geography

Subject 1

The Sixth Form Timetable Year 12

2 Subjects

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Tuesday Maths Geography Wednesday Geography Thursday Maths Friday Geography Maths

Subject 1 Subject 2

3 Subjects

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Studies Tuesday Maths Geography Wednesday Business Studies Geography Thursday Business Studies Maths Friday Business Studies Geography Maths

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3

4 Subjects

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Studies Sport Tuesday Maths Geography Wednesday Business Studies Sport Geography Sport Thursday Business Studies Maths Friday Business Studies Geography Sport Maths

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4

4 Subjects and Citizenship

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Studies Sport Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Business Studies Sport Geography Sport Thursday Business Studies Maths Friday Business Studies Geography Sport Maths

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship

4 Subjects, PSCHE and Enrichment

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Studies Sport Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Business Studies Sport Geography Sport Enrichment Thursday Business Studies Maths Friday Business Studies Geography Sport Maths

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment

4 Subjects, Citizenship, Enrichment and Library Study

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Geography Maths Business Studies Sport Community Tuesday Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Business Studies Sport Geography Sport Enrichment Thursday Business Studies Maths Library period Friday Business Studies Geography Sport Maths Library Period

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment and Community Library periods

Timetable and Tutor Time

Form Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Break Lesson 3 Lunch Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Monday Tutor: weekly update and attendance Geography Maths Business Studies Sport Community Tuesday Tutor: Quiz Maths Citizenship Geography Wednesday Assembly Business Studies Sport Geography Sport Enrichment Thursday Year 12 skills Year 13 UCAS Business Studies Maths Library period Friday Tutor: Attendance checks Business Studies Geography Sport Maths Library Period

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Citizenship Enrichment Library periods Tutor time and assemblies

Successes and Highlights

Cern Trip 2016 Ski Trip 2015

Successes and Highlights

Sri Lanka – World Challenge Sports Leaders

Successes and Highlights

Future Scholars – Ogden Schools’ Physicist of the Year Award Cross- Age Tutoring

Chemistry Olympiad

Successes and Highlights

3 night production of Grease and other Drama performances

Successes and Highlights

Carillion CEO visit Director of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust visit

Iceland Trip

Successes and Highlights

Young Enterprise

Community Placements and Enrichment activities

• 1 hour a week
• Member of staff for reference
• Primary School Links
• Mentoring
• Better Reading/Guardian Scheme
• House Events
• Age Concern Befriending Scheme
• Age Concern volunteers.
• Sports Clubs
• Common People (VI Form Mag)
• College Improvement
• Links with outside world
• Cooking for University
• Lifeguarding course

Committee

Sixth Form Induction

Sixth Form Events

Sixth Form Social Events

Supporting Charity

Debating issues

University Visits

Representing Settle College

The Application Process

Thursday 12th November at 6.30pm Sixth Form Open Evening From Monday 16th November to Friday 27th November Interviews for Year 11 Students to discuss Post 16 choices ** Friday 15th January Sixth Form Taster Day Friday 22nd January Deadline for Application Forms Friday 22nd April Post-16 Offers Published From Monday 7th March to Friday 18th March Supplementary Interviews for students with

• ption queries

Thursday 25th August GCSE Results Day Thursday 25th August Year 12 Enrolment Day

Key Notes from our Students

• Head Boy: Robert Scaife
• Head Girl: Amy Hird
• Year 12 student – Sarah Jackson
• Year 12 student – Simon Tarbox

A final reminder

• Ethos- a happy caring environment where

every student is known.

• Achievement- a school committed to high

standards and continual improvement.

• Curriculum- a personalised, broad and

balanced curriculum. Small school but diverse offer.

• Life-long learning – commitment to

developing skills for life in a rapidly changing world.

Feel free to visit subject stands and ask questions:

• 1. What courses do we offer?
• 2. What will the course lead onto?
• 3. Which is the best combination of course for me?
• 4. What are the Entry Requirements?
• 5. Am I suitable for the course?

Please take the opportunity to speak with the 6th Form team and Student leaders. Refreshments will be served in the Sixth Form Centre all evening.