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Welcome to
Shenfield High School
Sixth Form
Our Key Focus
 The correct academic pathways
 Enrichment opportunities
 Support and guidance
The Sixth Form Team
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Progress Leader – Mr Cooke
Deputy Progress Leader – Ms Thompson
Assistant Progress Leader – (Yr 12) Mrs White
Assistant Progress Leader – (Yr 13) Mrs Panayi
Sixth Form Administrator – Mrs Dunn
How do we advise our
students?
We calculate the points score by calculating the top 8 GCSE’s
(or equivalent). But this must include English Language and Mathematics
Each grade is given a value:
A* A
B
C
D
E
F
G
8
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By calculating this you will see what pathway we recommend
Academic Pathways
Based upon the GCSE grades that are received next summer
Various pathways are available:
1) 4 A Levels
2) 3 A Levels
3) 2 A Levels + 1 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
4) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma + 1 A Level
5) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
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Subjects will have individual criteria (stated in the prospectus)
Terminology
1 A Level = 1 choice on the timetable
(9 periods per fortnight)
1 BTEC Extended Diploma = 3 choices on the timetable
(32 periods per fortnight)
1 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma = 1 choice on the timetable
(9 Periods per fortnight)
50 timetabled periods per fortnight
A Levels – 26!
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Art
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Creative Writing
Drama & Theatre studies
Economics
English Lang
English Literature
Film Studies
French
German
Spanish
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Geography
History
IT
Law
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Music
Media Studies
Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma
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Business
Health and Social Care
Performing Arts
Sport
(Equivalent to 3 choices on timetable)
BTEC Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma
• Applied Biology
• Engineering
• Music
• I-media Level 3 qualification (not BTEC)
(Equivalent to 1 choice on timetable)
Getting it right!
 Students must be on the appropriate
pathway
 Every student receives an individual
consultation to discuss their future
 Offers are made to students on an
individual basis
 Students must have 540 GLH recorded on
their timetables
Timetabled Enrichment
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AS Citizenship
AS Critical Thinking
Community Sports Leaders Award
Language Leaders Award
Personal Finance Course
Business Enterprise
Professional Development for Progression
Supporting our students
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Academic Reviews published twice a year
Specialist Personal Tutors
Subject Specialist Teachers
Mentoring
Sixth Form Support Policy
Sixth Form Coaches
Getting the most from our
students
 University partnerships (Hertford College –
Oxford)
 Specialist University visits and workshops
 Employment Workshops
 Study Skills Workshops
 AQA Baccalaureate
 Extended Project Qualification
Whole School Involvement
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Paired reading
Subject Ambassador
Classroom Assistant
Peer Mentor
Fundraising
Voluntary work
Amnesty International
Year 7 Assistant Form Tutor
Beyond the Sixth Form
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2 weeks Work Experience
Individual Career Interviews
Higher Education Support and Guidance
Health and Well-being advice
Safe Driving Workshop
Student Senior Leadership
Team
• Opportunity to apply for the prestigeous Head
Boy/ Head Girl positions
• Taking a positive role within the school
• Various roles available
– Charity/ Year 7 Co-ordinator/ Social committee
• Developing key skills
The Future’s Bright!
• Shenfield Sixth Form is preparing its learners for
whichever pathway their future leads
• Increasing amounts of students applying and going to
university (63% in 2011, 64% in 2012 and 68% in 2013)
• Most students are in employment, an apprenticeship,
in higher education or on a GAP year
• Underlining how well Shenfield Sixth Form is able to
cater and help students reach their aspirations
What do our students
think?
• Head Boy – Joe Alborough
• Head Girl – Megan Webb