Applying to Senior School Tuesday 11 th June 2019 Community - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Applying to Senior School Tuesday 11 th June 2019

Community Academies Voluntary Schools Free Schools Government funded, often with Aided Schools sponsorship from business. Run Government funded sch school in Government funded but not completely independently. Schools which the local education run by council. State funded, must follow authority employs national Curriculum, with • Brighton Aldridge • King’s School specific religious the sch school' l's staff, is responsible characteristics and selection for the sch school's 's admissions, Community criteria. estate etc Academy • Cardinal Newman • Blatchington Mill • Portslade Aldridge Catholic School • Dorothy Stringer Community • Hove Park Academy • Varndean

Local independent schools Co-educational Girls’ schools • Brighton College & St Christopher’s • Brighton and Hove High School • Hurst • Burgess Hill Girls School • Lancing College • Roedean • Lancing Hove • The Towers • Lewes Old Grammar • Shoreham College • Worth School (near Crawley)

Application procedures Independent State • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Q • Contact the school of your choice directly 1yMcRxuQ • Ask for an application or registration form • Fill in School Admissions Preference Form and full details (from School Admissions Team, • See summary handout tel: 01273 293 653) • Return to Admissions Team or complete on-line • Cut off date: 31 st October 2019 • Key website: https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schools- and-learning/apply-school/how- community-secondary-school-places-are- decided

History of Success • Windlesham is a truly independent school • In 2019, from our Year 6 group of 23 children, 32 places were offered by different independent schools • Our children were offered 21 different awards

Top Tips • Realistic Expectations! • Buyer’s market • Bursaries and Scholarships • Look at more than necessary • Live tours • Meet the Head • Ensure your child is involved in the process • Use the same list of key questions • The Early Offer • The friendship question • The stress of entrance tests

Examination dates • January – February 2020 (LOGS: November 2019) • Entrance tests take place at the school itself • Children generally assessed in English, Mathematics, Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal) • Taster days: check the website for the chosen school

Confidential report on a pupil • Academic progress • Contribution to school life • Involvement in extra-curricular activities • Ability to relate to peers and adults • Summary Headmaster’s report

Interview • Interview technique • Topic books to bring to an interview (special pages highlighted) • Display folder containing any personal achievements eg. drama, musical instruments, sport and art (with appropriate grades and levels) • Hobbies and interests with any certificates to show achievements

Scholarships offered by some schools • Music • Art • Academic • Sport • Drama • All-rounder • Bursaries and assisted places are also offered. Contact the school directly.

Don’t forget • Book an appointment when ready • Take summary information sheet home • Start process early