Welcome to The Regis School Sixth Form Open Evening 2019 “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full” (UNCRC Article 29)
Year 13 Sixth Form success 2019 • 37% of all grades were A*- A • 62% of all grades were A*-B • 80% of all grades were A*-C • 72% of students continued their studies at University “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full” (UNCRC Article 29)
Our three priorities • Students achieve excellent academic outcomes • Students leave our Sixth Form fully prepared for their next steps • Our students are well supported and happy in our Sixth Form “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full” (UNCRC Article 29)
Excellent Academic Outcomes “All Sixth -Form pupils continue to do well, make good progress and enjoy Sixth- Form life” OF OFSTE TED 2017 • Subject specialists lead on all courses in our Sixth Form • Experienced and passionate Sixth Form teachers who provide our students with excellent learning opportunities • Small class sizes • Support with guided independent study • Regular progress checks to ensure all students achieve well • One to one mentoring for students who require additional support “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full” (UNCRC Article 29)
Next xt Steps “They experience some excellent teaching and achieve the qualifications they need to move on to their planned next steps” OFSTED 2017 OF 2017 • Careers/ subject advice provided for all students before, during and after Sixth Form . • Tutor programme designed to support students make informed choices about their careers and next steps. • Trips to careers and university events. • Strong links with local universities. • Strong links with local organisations and businesses to provide work experience opportunities. • We offer courses and access opportunities which will support students with their university applications, for example the Extended Project Qualification. • One to one support through all application processes. • Admission test and interview practice. • Detailed references written by subject staff, tutors and the Head of Sixth Form.
Student Enrichment “The Enrichment Programme is broad and encourages students to go beyond their daytime studies” OFSTED 2017 • Football, netball and rounders teams • Community Sports Leaders • Charity fundraising events • Trained peer readers • University visits • Trained peer mentors • Ski trips • Arts Silver Award • Residentials • Duke of Edinburgh • Social events such as quizzes, ice skating, bowling and the summer ball. • First Aid qualifications “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full” (UNCRC Article 29)
How to select your courses Page 11 All students should select a minimum of three courses. 1. Ability What are you good at? Make sure you check the entry requirements for each subject. 2. Personal preference What do you enjoy? 3. Inter-relationship of subjects Do you want to study subjects which have a natural grouping, such as Chemistry, Maths and Physics? Do you want a broad balance of subjects? 4. Higher Education Ensure that you complete research about what subjects you may need for your next steps? For example, medicine typically requires both Biology and Chemistry.
The Application Process “ The curriculum offer includes a good balance of academic and vocational subjects” OFSTED 2017 Step One: Start your research now. Visit lots of subject areas this evening and talk to our staff and student ambassadors. Step Two: Complete an application form. These are available here tonight or on our school website. The deadline for these are Friday 24 th January 2020. Step Three: You will be invited to an interview to discuss your choices in the new year. This is also an opportunity for us to provide you with further support if needed. Step Four: You will receive an offer in the post by Friday 3 rd April 2020. We will also provide you with all the information you need for our enrolment day. Step Five: You receive your GCSE results in August and review your subject choices, changes can be made at this stage. Step Six: Our subject enrolment day takes place in September .
Fin inally ✓ Visit lots of subject areas ✓ Visit our Sixth Form study spaces ✓ Talk to our staff ✓ Talk to our students ✓ Ask lots of questions Please remember, you can visit me or e-mail me at any time to ask any further questions: connie.james@theregisschool.co.uk “S ixth-form students are excellent, adult role models for pupils. They contribute much to school life. They experience some excellent teaching and achieve the qualifications they need to move on to their planned next steps” OFSTED 201 2017
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