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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
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