New Beginnings

Multi-Talented, Multi-Faith, Multi-Ethnic

Results 2016

A* - E

A*-A

A*-B

A*-E Comparison

Average Point Score Per Entry

Average Result - grade

29 A Level Subjects

A*-B 50% or More ...

89%

Transition

GCSE

• Teacher-led learning
• Adult to child
• Remember, remember
• Learn Content
• Range of different targets
• Restricted choice

A Level

• Student-led learning
• Adult - adult
• Analysing, interpreting, & evaluating - not remembering.
• Developing skills - not just learning content.
• Synoptic
• Success relies on independance

Dividing Your Time

3 Subjects

Changing Times

A Levels are now linear rather than modular, which means exams will only take place at the end of the 2 year course.

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Timetable

‘Futures’ pathway, which offers personal development and increased breadth to extend student study beyond their 3 chosen subjects, and gives you the edge when it comes to higher education and professional applications.

‘Futures’ Pathway
=

Personal development increased breadth
Extends student study beyond their 3 chosen subjects
Gives an 'edge' when it comes to higher education and professional applications.

A Typical Fortnight = 50 Lessons

• am/pm registration
• 9 lessons per subject = 27
• 3 x 3 independent study periods = 9
• 3 - 9 lessons of 'Futures' = 3 - 9
• 1 Lecture = 1
• 1 Well-Being = 1
• The remainder = non-contact time

For it being different ...

What Good Students Do Best

Putting in the hours

Similar but Different

Outcome From An 9-7 Starting Point

Outcome From An A/A* Starting Point

Add

Add Value

Advice

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Questions. Questions. Questions.

• Is it easy moving from GCSE to A level?
• What's the workload like?
• What advice do you have on getting everything done?
• What is the teacher support like?
• What do the senior students do?
• What can I get involved with?

Extra Curricular

The Next Step

Summer Tasks

Purpose

• Provides an introduction
• Helps to bridge the gap
• Demonstrates your commitment & passion

Where?


School website
VLE (BLOODLE)
www.blue-coat.oldham.sch.uk

Key Dates

GCSE Results Day
&
Sixth Form Enrolment Day Thursday 24th August

9.30am - 12.00pm Old Blues
12.30pm - 2.30pm New Blues

Sixth Form Starts
Tuesday 5th September
Mezz
Arrive by: 8.15am
Start by: 8.30am

Dress Code

Suit & Tie

And the ladies

Last Words ...

Have A Great Summer !

Any Questions?

Skills Focus

Independent Study

Recent changes to the A Level specifications have emphasised how important independent study skills have become.

Each student will therefore be allocated 3 lessons per subject of supervised independent study time.

The Lecture

Effective Transition Skills

• Independent Study
• Time Management
• Research Skills
• Note Taking
• Post-18 Destiantions

Senior Student Team

Get Organised

Ring binders, folders, plastic wallets, dividers, pens, pencils, ruler, calculator, memory stick + specialist materials

Aims of Today

Futures Pathway

Pre-U GP, Core Maths, 4th AS

No Pain, No Gain

Growth Mind Set

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Year 12 Handbook ....

Names To Faces

How Does It work?

• Clear guidance, support & tracking to make sure that all students stay on or above thier TG.
• Progress Leads, provide support and intervention as appropriate.

How Does It work?

• Clear guidance, support & tracking to make sure that all students stay on or above their TG.
• Progress Leads, provide support and intervention as appropriate.
• But our students are expected to work hard.

How Does It work?

• Clear guidance, support & tracking to make sure that all students stay on or above thier TG.
• Progress Leads, provide support and intervention as appropriate.
• But our students are expected to work hard.