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Shelley College Sixth Form
Graduate Earnings
Graduate Earnings II
A 28 year old graduate is expected to earn about £130 a
week more than a student leaving with A’ levels
Taken over a working lifetime of 44 years, this adds up
to £297440
Don’t set your sights too low!
What do we offer?
•High academic standards & expectations
•A fully supportive environment
•Pathways for all level 3 students
•Support through the UCAS process
•A wide variety of enrichment opportunities
•Clear information about the changing
landscape in post16 education
New Sixth Form Block
Opened September 2007
£1.25 million investment
In response to student requests
Specialist learning resource facility
Bespoke catering facilities
Barry Sheerman MP said he had “never seen the like of
these facilities in any other school”
Achievement
Ofsted Feb 2010 - Outcomes for students in the sixth form are
good. Students make good progress .”
High performance in value-added systems, such as ALPS
2010 over 40% of all grades were at A or B.
Vast majority of A level subjects have 100% pass rates
Students frequently gain straight As at AS and A2 level
Annual pass rates above national averages. – e.g. 98% in 2010
Average retention rate into Year 13 over 98%
Students progress to the most demanding universities and courses
e.g. Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Nottingham, Bristol
Subjects
“Teaching is good throughout the sixth form and the
curriculum is well matched to students’ needs and
interests. ”– Ofsted February 2010
Over 30 subjects offered
Level 2 Math & English Re-sit is offered
Excellent subject knowledge supports future pathways
Mix of vocational and academic to suit students’ needs
New courses are being considered, e.g. dance
Curriculum
Full diverse and busy curriculum
4 AS levels (with an expectation of many students doing
4A2s in Yr13)
General Studies or Critical Thinking
Extended Project & AQA Bacc
Progression Module (through tutorial system)
Daily Registration format e.g. presentations, discussions
Enrichment opportunities
Work Shadowing
Study Time (non contact)
Teaching
Every subject is taught by a qualified specialist
Expert knowledge
Whole-school commitment to outstanding teaching
Teachers have experience as examiners
Teachers build excellent relationships with their students
Support / Intervention
Specially chosen form tutors
Individual tutorials
Termly progress checks
Student Manager (Mr Lockett)
6Th Form Administrator (Mrs Blackburn)
Good class sizes & use of clinics for help
Expert career advice – Connexions
Use of contracts
Opportunities
Responsibilities – lunchtime supervisor, tutor assistant, teacher
assistant
Enrichment – sport, dance, cooking etc
Educational experiences – Russia, Paris, Arran, field trips,
university residential etc.
Mentor training leading to a qualification
Sponsored leadership courses
Duke of Edinburgh
Rewards and Bursaries (£5500 per year)
Applying to university
Vast majority of students go to university - all who want to
Individual guidance at all stages by people who are
graduates themselves and understand its importance
University Progression Module – university based
programme
Shelley College judged to be the exemplary centre in West Yorkshire
Additional specialist advice – Oxbridge, medicine etc.
Careers support & guidance for those needing help
through Connexions
What next?
Applications and interviews begin in 17th Jan 2011
Do not delay – we were over-subscribed in the last 4 years (300+
applicants last year).
In 2010, 200+ applications in first ten days.
Applicants judged against key criteria including whether they have
the correct work ethic
We aim to notify all applicants by Easter 2010 whether their
applications have been successful
Induction week commences 29th & 30th June 2011 – a key
commitment
Research ahead / look at UCAS & University requirements
EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
The decision to end EMA was announced as part of the
Government's spending review on 20 October. It is
being replaced by an enhanced learner support fund
that will be administered by schools, colleges and
training providers.
The EMA scheme will close to new applicants from 1
January 2011. Young people currently receiving EMA
will continue to receive it for the rest of the academic
year, if they fulfil the terms of their EMA Agreement.
However, they will not receive it in the next academic
year (2011/12).