Opportunities at 16+ Evening Tuesday 11 th November 2014 Overview 1.Procedures for joining PCHS 6 th Form 2015-16 2.The range of qualifications available.

Opportunities at 16+ EveningTuesday 11th November 2014

Overview1.Procedures for joining PCHS 6th Form 2015-162.The range of qualifications available3.Alternative pathways – Training and Employment

The PCHS Sixth Form Team

Kathryn Williams – Assistant Headteacher Post 16/Careers and

Guidance

David Blight – Head of Sixth Form

Kathleen Brown – Maze 8 Careers Service

Deborah Reeman – Headteacher

Enrolling in the Sixth Form – The Big Picture•Opportunities at 16+ Tuesday 11th November 2014•Independent Careers Interviews begin Tuesday 11th November 2014

•Sixth Form Prospectus January 2014•Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 15th January 2015•Tutorial Information Throughout the year

APPLICATION TO SIXTH FORM

•1:1 Guidance meeting with senior staff March 2015

•Referral Interviews for students who need further advice

April 2015

•Provisional Acceptance letters April/May 2015

•GCSE Results Day Thurs 20th August 2015•Sixth Form Enrolment Fri 21st August 2015

Academic A-Level Subjects offered Academic A-Level Subjects offered

in the Sixth Formin the Sixth FormArt and Design

Biology

Chemistry

Design Technology (Graphics or Textiles)

English Language

English Literature

History

Geography

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

MFL (French or Spanish)

Music

Philosophy and Ethics

Physics

Physical Education

Applied Science

Sociology

NB: All details are correct as of time of print.

Vocational Subjects offered in the Sixth Form (BTECs Vocational Subjects offered in the Sixth Form (BTECs

and Cambridge Nationals etc.)and Cambridge Nationals etc.)

Engineering

Creative and Media

Health and Social Care

Business Studies

ICT

Sport

Performance Studies

NB: All details are correct as of time of print.

Entry CriteriaEntry CriteriaGeneral Entry Criteria• Attitude to learning in Year 10 and Year 11 suggests Sixth

Form route is appropriate• Appropriate course

A-Level courses• Minimum of 5 A* - C grades at GCSE in separate subjects• Some subjects have specific entry requirements

• Vocational Pathways:• Ideally a minimum of 5A*-C at GCSE but a little more

flexibility• We are an inclusive Sixth Form

Why Choose PCHS?Why Choose PCHS?

•98% pass rate•42.8% of all grades were A*-B•Vast majority of applicants were successful in gaining their first or second university course choice. •60% of those who went to University, went to Russell Group Universities.•There are currently just over 200 students in Year 12 and in Year 13 in the Sixth Form.•Average class size of 10-15.

Life in the Sixth FormLife in the Sixth Form• Tutorial System

• Students encouraged/helped to become independent and active learners

• Learning becomes more of a partnership between students and teachers

• Advice and Guidance

• Data Drops

Life in the Sixth FormLife in the Sixth Form• No uniform

• Extra-curricular activities

• New School

• Relationships with staff

• Friendship groups

What our students have to say..What our students have to say..Students enjoy their time in the Sixth Form 92% of students said- “I am happy to come to Sixth Form lessons”.93% of students said – “The teachers in Sixth Form are knowledgeable about the subject”90% of students said – “I learn a lot in Sixth Form lessons”.

“Very good teaching. I enjoy my lessons thoroughly and it is a honour to work at such a wonderful school”.

I really LOVE my sixth form lessons as I feel my teachers in (Languages & Philosophy and Ethics) are all genuinely interested in their subjects and show such passion for them. I feel that they make my learning experience enjoyable and pleasant. I feel that sometimes we have too much work but I also feel that it keeps me motivated and up to date with the subject. I'm really proud to be a member of this fabulous learning environment.

Opportunities extra curricularOpportunities extra curricular

Work ethic: Life in the 6Work ethic: Life in the 6thth form 4x9=36 form 4x9=36

Independent learnersIndependent learners

University or apprenticeshipUniversity or apprenticeship

Taster sessionsTaster sessions

Bursaries Bursaries

Why chose PCHSWhy chose PCHS

GCSEs GCSEs

Ben BremerBen Bremer

Jessica IrvingJessica Irving

Ellie WeatherspoonEllie Weatherspoon

Bronwyn Davies JonesBronwyn Davies Jones

Simon WeatherspoonSimon Weatherspoon

Paul KirkhamPaul Kirkham

Most Popular Destinations Most Popular Destinations

Listed here are the most popular university Listed here are the most popular university destinations for PCHS Year 13 students in 2014:-destinations for PCHS Year 13 students in 2014:-

• Durham UniversityDurham University• Edinburgh University Edinburgh University • York UniversityYork University• Leeds UniversityLeeds University• Manchester UniversityManchester University• Sheffield UniversitySheffield University• Newcastle UniversityNewcastle University• Glasgow UniversityGlasgow University• Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield Hallam University• Leeds Metropolitan UniversityLeeds Metropolitan University• Northumbria UniversityNorthumbria University• Teesside UniversityTeesside University• Sunderland University Sunderland University • Newcastle CollegeNewcastle College

• PCHS Sixth Form is only one option open to Year 11 students

• We offer a very specific Post 16 route

• Students must select the right course at the most appropriate Post 16 provider

Alternative Pathways

Alternatives to Sixth Form

College

Training

Employment

Education

• College:– Opportunity to study a vocational course – leading to a specific area

of work– May have different entry levels– Different way of learning – usually coursework based and mix of

work experience– E.g. Animal, Land-based, Hairdressing, Construction– Wider age group – Travel costs

Training

• An Apprenticeship is a paid job with training to recognised qualification.– Expected to work the same hours as other employees– Attend college or training centre one day week (or block

release)– Paid minimum wage of £2.73 but some employers pay

more– Opportunity to study to Degree level

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Employment

• To work full time for an employer or be self-employed, must include one day a week working towards an approved and nationally recognised qualification. Therefore this will depend on the type of work they are doing.

Things to consider -

• Visit open days, information events, careers fairs

• Are specific qualifications / subjects needed in order to study at university

• Check entry requirements• Have back-up plan (especially if interested in

apprenticeships)• Education is free for 16 – 18 year olds (unless

specialist course)

Useful websites

• School and College Websites• www.apprenticeships.org.uk• www.gov.uk• www.nationalcareerservice.direct.gov.uk• www.ucas.com• www.careerscape.co.uk

If you have a question…If you have a question…

• Please jot down your question below and an email address we can contact you on.

• We will endeavor to answer all queries by the end of term.

Name of Student:Name of Parent:Question:

Email address:

If you have a question…If you have a question…

• Please jot down your question below and an email address we can contact you on.

• We will endeavor to answer all queries by the end of term.

Name of Student:Name of Parent:Question:

Email address: