Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School Sixth Form Open Evening 14 November 2019 Introduction: Tim Rand, Headteacher Sixth Form at KLB: Hannah Khan, Head of Sixth Form Life beyond the classroom: Archie Smart & Charlotte Hall Moving to KLB: Bea Herbert
Why KLB Sixth Form? Outstanding results
Consistently excellent results
2018 Progress 6 th best progress score in Independent Glos / S.Glos out of Comprehensive 50 sixth form providers Grammar 3 of the top 5 are independent schools 1 grammar achieved better progress 1 comprehensive achieved better progress
Why KLB Sixth Form? Outstanding results Excellent teaching Fantastic ethos Supportive environment Great opportunities
Teaching strikes the right balance Sixth Form students are self- between support and challenge . assured and confident but Students are encouraged to think also embody qualities such as for themselves , develop powers modesty and humility . They, of argument and learn how to like other pupils in the school, interrogate ideas and challenge are caring and altruistic. hypotheses. Sixth Form judged as Outstanding by Ofsted 2008, 2012 & 2017 Leadership of the sixth form is Students’ excellent attitudes to very strong. Leaders have very learning reflect their high high expectations of students standards of behaviour and who, in turn, are determined to attendance. meets these expectations.
Why KLB Sixth Form? Outstanding results Excellent teaching Fantastic ethos Supportive environment Great opportunities
Life in the Sixth Form • A level courses and entry requirements • Considerations • Year 12 timetable • Our support and expectations
Courses offered Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish
Courses offered Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish
Courses offered Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish
Courses offered Biology Graphic Art Business History Chemistry Japanese Chinese Mathematics Design Technology Mathematics (Further) Drama Music Economics Photography English Literature Physical Education Film Studies Physics Fine Art Psychology French Sociology Geography Spanish
Entry requirements • 3 Grade 5 and 2 Grade 4 passes at GCSE. • GCSE grade requirements for each A level course. • For most subjects, a Grade 5 is required in that subject at GCSE • Grade 6 for mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and languages • For new subjects? • A programme of study includes, in most cases, 4 subjects*.
A Level Programme • Linear courses • Most select 4 subjects • Students will use their results from assessment points throughout Year 12 to decide on which subjects to study in Year 13
How to choose a course • Career consideration • Continuing with subjects from GCSE • Content appeals • New subjects • Methods of assessment • Balance and breadth • Important to do research – University/apprenticeship websites – ‘preferred/facilitating subjects’ – Russell Group “Informed Choices” – UCAS Progress – must look at GCSE requirements too e.g. teaching • Works as a package • Talk to us
Year 12 Timetable • 9 hours per subject per fortnight • 1 hour of life skills • 2 hours of enrichment • 39/50 hours • Study periods
How do we support? • Emphasis on positive mindset and approach • Bridging and initial tasks • Recognise success and act on concerns • Regular assessments • Study Library – 8 ‘til late! • Post-16 bursary • Support from the Sixth Form team and teachers
Expectations…. • Attendance • Private study • Hour for an hour • Employment • Dress code
Beyond the classroom….
Enrichment • First Aid • Games • Sign Language • Dog walking/training! • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) • Access to Bristol/Pathways to Law • Sixth Form newsletter • Book group and film club
Community Service… Primary schools : Alexander Hosea British St John‘s Mead Blue Coat Horton Hawkesbury Hillesley Kingswood North Nibley Stone Cam Woodford Charfield Pre-school Natural Choice Nursery Blue Coat Pre-school Care homes : Charity work: Yercombe RSPCA Beaufort House Bridge2Aid charity Pennwood Lodge Tenovus Kingswood Lodge Dryleaze Wickwar Work experience: Vale Vets Rowe Vets Jenner Museum Local garage
Extra Curricular…..within the Sixth Form • Sixth Form committee & common room committee • Debating club • Tutor group quiz • Charities and fundraising activities • Social events in school • Duke of Edinburgh Scheme • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) • Drive IQ • Sports Leaders’ course
To support the lower school…. • Assisting year 7 and 8 tutor groups • Helping in departments • Helping to run School Council • TIC – peer counselling • Support Room at lunchtime and during lessons (vulnerable pupils) • Prefects • Student ambassadors – tours around school
Moving to KLB
The Application Timeline Nov – Dec Talk to subject teachers, (KLB) mocks New students welcome to visit Jan 2020 Mock results Feb 2020 Taster lessons and surgeries Complete application form March 2020 Blocks optimised and published Departments consulted/references April 2020 Interviews Aug 2020 GCSE results!
And finally….. • Take a prospectus • Chat to subject teachers and students • Students new to KLB - please meet at reception • Stay in touch (contacts in the prospectus)
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