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Mr Chris Buller Assistant Headteacher
Welcome to our Sixth Form
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
Welcome to the QE Sixth Form Open Evening 23 November 2017 Do you - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welcome to the QE Sixth Form Open Evening 23 November 2017 Do you - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welcome to the QE Sixth Form Open Evening 23 November 2017 Do you have the QE Sixth Form Need to Achieve? Mr Chris Buller Assistant Headteacher Welcome to our Sixth Form Do you have the QE Sixth Form Need to Achieve ? Its your
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It’s your fu future - what do you want it it to be?
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Destination!
It’s about your ‘Choices’ and and ‘Experiences’
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Alan
Brainstorm…
- What are you interested in and what motivates you?
- What are your strengths and qualities - what are you good at?
- What is your preferred method of study or career progression?
Research…
- The ‘Next Step’ resources
- Use our professional guidance and support
- Ask as many questions as you can – other students, staff and parents/carers
Action plan…
- What is your preferred destination – do you have a rank order?
- What do you need to do next and what is your application timeline?
- What do you need to get you there?
- How can you make yourself more selectable or employable
- How can you make yourself stand out?
How do you get started?
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
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The next xt Step: : Brainstorm – Research – Action
University Apprenticeships & Employment with Training Gap Year & Enrichment
National Careers Service UCAS UCAS Online UCAS Connect UCAS Parents/Guardians UCAS Journey of an application Uni-Frog Which? SUN Outreach The Complete University Guide The Student Room Student Finance Calculator National Careers Service UCAS Uni-Frog Pure Potential SUN Outreach Ultimate Guide for school leavers Education & Employers . Org Gov.uk Career Pilot Get in – go far CV Library Find an apprenticeship National Citizens Service (NCS) Camps International Volunteer Vacations Real Gap Experience StaTravel Camp America The Student Room Season Jobs
Your jo journey start rts NOW!
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A Level Achievement
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Why are we best pla laced to help wit ith your jo journey?
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Vocational Achievement
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University Apprenticeships Employment
Destinations
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because… we e wil ill l get yo you to th the des estin inatio ion yo you want!
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Curt Barney Alan
Minimum Sixth Form Entry Criteria
- 5 or more GCSE or equivalent grades at 5 to 9.
Minimum Subject Entry Criteria
- Each subject has individual entry criteria, use the options booklet to ensure that you
meet any additional requirements in order to study your preferred subjects.
- Some subjects may have a ‘Route A’ and ‘Route B’ entry option
Minimum Subject Entry Options
- A minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 subjects can be selected from 4 different option
- blocks. Maximum of 1 subject per option block.
- 1 compulsory Enrichment option
- Please Note: A course may not be offered if there are too few students wishing to study that subject.
What are the entry ry requirements?
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
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Curt Barney Alan
What do the option blocks look like?
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
Block A Block B Block C Block D Enrichment
Biology Biology Chemistry Biology EPQ - UCAS Points Chemistry Further Mathematics Geography French ECDL - UCAS Points English Literature History Mathematics History Level 3 Core Maths - UCAS Points Geography Spanish English Language & Literature Mathematics Sports Leaders UK - UCAS points Mathematics Law Dance Physics MOOCs Physics Photography Economics Computer Science Work Experience/Voluntary Work Art Physical Education Graphics Media Studies Dance Leaders Award Business Product Design Media Studies Music Science Crest Award Gold Film Studies Psychology Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Arts Award Gold Government & Politics Sociology BTEC Applied Law Single Award Textiles Duke of Edinburgh Award Cam Nat Health & Social Care Theatre Studies BTEC IT Single Award BTEC Business Double Award JAE Programme BTEC Business Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Business Single Award QE Productions BTEC Sport Single Award
BTEC Performing Arts Single Award
GCSE English/Maths retake WTFC Academy
‘Facilitating’ A Level Subjects - Russell Group Universities Informed Choices Other A Level Subjects Vocational Qualifications
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Block A Block B Block C Block D Enrichment
Biology Biology Chemistry Biology EPQ - UCAS Points Chemistry Further Mathematics Geography French ECDL - UCAS Points English Literature History Mathematics History Level 3 Core Maths - UCAS Points Geography Spanish English Language & Literature Mathematics Sports Leaders UK - UCAS points Mathematics Law Dance Physics MOOCs Physics Photography Economics Computer Science Work Experience/Voluntary Work Art Physical Education Graphics Media Studies Dance Leaders Award Business Product Design Media Studies Music Science Crest Award Gold Film Studies Psychology Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Arts Award Gold Government & Politics Sociology BTEC Applied Law Single Award Textiles Duke of Edinburgh Award Cam Nat Health & Social Care Theatre Studies BTEC IT Single Award BTEC Business Double Award JAE Programme BTEC Business Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Business Single Award QE Productions BTEC Sport Single Award
BTEC Performing Arts Single Award
GCSE English/Maths retake WTFC Academy
‘Facilitating’ A Level Subjects - Russell Group Universities Informed Choices Other A Level Subjects Vocational Qualifications
How do they all ll fi fit together? Student A:
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Block A Block B Block C Block D Enrichment
Biology Biology Chemistry Biology EPQ - UCAS Points Chemistry Further Mathematics Geography French ECDL - UCAS Points English Literature History Mathematics History Level 3 Core Maths - UCAS Points Geography Spanish English Language & Literature Mathematics Sports Leaders UK - UCAS points Mathematics Law Dance Physics MOOCs Physics Photography Economics Computer Science Work Experience/Voluntary Work Art Physical Education Graphics Media Studies Dance Leaders Award Business Product Design Media Studies Music Science Crest Award Gold Film Studies Psychology Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Arts Award Gold Government & Politics Sociology BTEC Applied Law Single Award Textiles Duke of Edinburgh Award Cam Nat Health & Social Care Theatre Studies BTEC IT Single Award BTEC Business Double Award JAE Programme BTEC Business Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Business Single Award QE Productions BTEC Sport Single Award
BTEC Performing Arts Single Award
GCSE English/Maths retake WTFC Academy
‘Facilitating’ A Level Subjects - Russell Group Universities Informed Choices Other A Level Subjects Vocational Qualifications
How do they all ll fi fit together? Student B:
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
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Block A Block B Block C Block D Enrichment
Biology Biology Chemistry Biology EPQ - UCAS Points Chemistry Further Mathematics Geography French ECDL - UCAS Points English Literature History Mathematics History Level 3 Core Maths - UCAS Points Geography Spanish English Language & Literature Mathematics Sports Leaders UK - UCAS points Mathematics Law Dance Physics MOOCs Physics Photography Economics Computer Science Work Experience/Voluntary Work Art Physical Education Graphics Media Studies Dance Leaders Award Business Product Design Media Studies Music Science Crest Award Gold Film Studies Psychology Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Arts Award Gold Government & Politics Sociology BTEC Applied Law Single Award Textiles Duke of Edinburgh Award Cam Nat Health & Social Care Theatre Studies BTEC IT Single Award BTEC Business Double Award JAE Programme BTEC Business Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Business Single Award QE Productions BTEC Sport Single Award
BTEC Performing Arts Single Award
GCSE English/Maths retake WTFC Academy
‘Facilitating’ A Level Subjects - Russell Group Universities Informed Choices Other A Level Subjects Vocational Qualifications
How do they all ll fi fit together? Student C:
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
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How can your ‘experiences’ make you stand out above the rest?
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Level 3 Core Mathematics Level 3 European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Sports Leaders UK - Level 3 Qualification in Sports Leadership Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Science ‘Gold Crest’ Award Arts Award Gold QE Productions Work Experience / Voluntary Work Dance Leadership Award GCSE Mathematics or English Language retakes Junior Athlete Education Programme (JAE) Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) Wimborne Town Football Club (WTFC) Academy Programme
What does ‘Enrichment’ mean?
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Plus… A large variety of extra/co- curricular clubs, societies, trips and visits
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- The application process is NOW OPEN!
- Internal and external application forms are available
from the QE website Sixth Form page
- We also require an application letter explaining:
- Why you want to come to QE Sixth Form?
- Why you have chosen your courses and enrichment
- ption for Sixth Form study?
- What are your future plans and desired destinations?
- What does the ‘Need to Achieve’ mean to you?
- Deadline - 31st January 2018
- Applications can be made throughout the year but we encourage students to
meet this deadline for the purpose of securing their preferred choices
- Interviews
- Conditional offers made, or
- Passport to Post-16 set, or
- Referral to the CEIAG Team
How do you apply?
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- Start your research and planning early - Use the ‘next
step’ resources table and access the hyperlinks
- Ask as many questions as you can
- Use our professional guidance and support
- Begin your first draft application letter and interview
preparations – be pro-active!
- Start developing your very own QE Sixth Form
‘Need to Achieve’
How should you prepare for application?
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
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Time to find out even more…
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
Please use the insert in your prospectus
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Key dates for your diary…
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
Sep 2018: Welcome to Year 12 @ QE 31 Jan: Applications Deadline 24 Nov: Applications Open & Interviews begin 12-16 March: Open Week 2 – booking only* 26 & 27 June: Compulsory Sixth Form Induction 23 Aug: GCSE Results Day & Transition Interviews 11-15 Dec: Open Week 1 – booking only*
*Open Week 1 and 2:
- Monday to Friday
- 9.30am or 11.30am
- Bespoke tours and lesson visits to suit
your interests and possible choices. Places must be booked in advance:
- You can book this evening by visiting
Mrs Glover in the main reception, or
- You can also book by contacting Mrs
Glover on 01202 885233 or gglover@qe.dorset.sch.uk
- Please book early to maximise your
potential
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Alice Hawker Head Girl Jack Williamson Head Boy
Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?
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