Year 11 Progression Evening November 2011

Year 11 Progression Evening: 

Year 11 Progression Evening Fulston Manor School November 2011

Staying On?: 

Staying On? Many of your friends may be staying on but you should not join the Sixth Form just to be with your friends. Where you go depends a great deal on the courses you want to study or the courses that suit your personal strengths. Most of the teachers will remain at the school but you will not know who will teach you until the courses begin. Remember: it is the subject you have to enjoy and work at, not the teacher! For some students a change can be beneficial – it can be a chance to start afresh. Consider all possible options. Discuss with friends, parents, teachers, brothers, sisters, present Sixth Formers, careers advisors.

What Is So Different About The Sixth Form?: 

What Is So Different About The Sixth Form? Group sizes are smaller. Staff-Student relationships are different. They are more adult and friendly. You take on more responsibility for your own progress. Private Study will allow you to develop your study skills – you will be able to sign out during the day. A Dress Code. More privileges – more demands- more success. “the average Kent figure for 2+ A*-E passes for all non-grammar schools was beaten by Fulston Manor who were almost 10% better (90.7%)” (SIP)

Good Reasons To Stay On In The Sixth Form At Fulston Manor School: 

Good Reasons To Stay On In The Sixth Form At Fulston Manor School You can choose from a wide range of course subjects and type. It is cheaper to stay on and facilities are excellent. Please feel free to go & look. “amongst all non-grammar schools in Kent with large 6 th Forms, Fulston Manor was beaten in both APS per entry and overall Value Added by only two other schools .” (School improvement partner). We will help you get to University. “ Fulston Manor regularly sends more students to Canterbury Christ Church University than does any other single school. Fewer than 3% of schools nationwide can make such a boast”. There are many opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities. Volunteering is encouraged. You could join the Academic Council, the School Council and the Sixth Form Committee who plan social events, raise money for charities such as LEPRA. Study Visits and Field Study Visits feature prominently in the Sixth Form. We will provide careers and progression planning.

School or college for level 3?: 

School or college for level 3? Pastoral care is still important. We care about your success and provide the staff. Will the college? What does Ofsted say? Fulston Manor School. A local FE college Graded outstanding in 2008 and 2011 Needs to address “the low success rates of learners aged 16 to 18 at level 3” “Significant improvements in results have been gained over the last three years and course completion rates are high” Needs to address “the high proportion of teaching and learning which is no better than satisfactory” Detailed and robust assessment systems also contribute to the outstanding outcomes. Needs to address “the rigour of assessment in all curriculum areas” “The students’ outstanding achievements owe much to the excellent teaching the students receive.” “Learners on some vocational courses and a number of A level subjects are not attaining as well as expected, based on previous achievements”. “Teaching and learning are satisfactory overall, but there are significant variations in quality, both between, and within, curriculum areas.”

Year 11 Progression Evening: 

Year 11 Progression Evening Qualifications Course programme choices, including range of courses Future stages in the process

Sixth Form Qualifications: 

Sixth Form Qualifications GCE Advanced Level 3 AS units completed in Year 12 A2 units completed in Year 13 Art & Design: Photography – Biology – Chemistry – DT: Product Design – English Literature – Film Studies – Financial Studies – History – Law – Mathematics – Music – Psychology – Religious Studies – Sociology – Sport & Physical Education GCSE Level 2 Completed in Year 12 English GCSE (re-sit) Mathematics GCSE (re-sit) Btec Level 2 Diploma Completed in Year 12 Work Skills GCE Applied Advanced Level 3 AS units completed in Year 12 A2 units completed in Year 13 Art & Design (Single) – Business Studies (Single) – Health & Social Care (Single & Double) – ICT (Single & Double: 2 year course ) – Performing Arts (Single) – Travel & Tourism (Single)

Choice of Study Programme (Higher Grades = More Choice in the Future): 

Choice of Study Programme (Higher Grades = More Choice in the Future) 5+ GCSEs at Grades A*-C GCE Advanced Level Courses AS 3 Units: Completed in Year 12 A2 6 Units: Completed in Year 13 GCE Applied Advanced Level Courses 3 Unit Completed in Year 12 6 Unit Completed in Years 12/13 12 Unit Completed in Years 12/13 GCSEs, Community Sports Leadership Award

Choice of Study Programme: 

Choice of Study Programme GCSEs Less than 5 at Grades A*-C A GCE Advanced Level Course AS Completed in Year 12 A GCE Applied Advanced Level Course 3 Unit Completed in Year 12 GCSEs, Community Sports Leadership Award BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Work Skills Completed in Year 12 or And (possibly)

Advanced Courses on Offer at Borden Grammar School and Highsted Grammar School: 

Advanced Courses on Offer at Borden Grammar School and Highsted Grammar School French Geography Physics Spanish Borden Grammar School French Geography Physics Highsted Grammar School

Calendar of Events: 

Calendar of Events 3 rd November 2011 Prospectus containing subject information. This Evening Progression routes to consider. 5 th November onwards Online applications for courses commences. Acknowledgement of applications will be ongoing, as and when we receive them. 9 th January 2012 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Year 11 Parents’ Evening. Subject teachers will give information on how each student is performing in the current courses. Mr Waterman will be available to answer any questions concerning the Sixth Form. End of January 2012 Option Blocks will be produced, once sufficient applications have been received. May – June 2012 G.C.S.E. Examinations. Week beginning 25 th June 2012 Sixth Form Induction Week Thursday, 24 th August 2012 GCSE results, accompanied by a letter confirming course place or invitation to discuss other options. 24 th , 27 th & 28 th August 2012 There will be interviews for students who need to discuss course choices. Early September Begin courses.

Thank you for coming. Please now take the opportunity to speak to subject staff, or to visit the Sixth Form Centre where refreshments are being served.: 

Thank you for coming. Please now take the opportunity to speak to subject staff, or to visit the Sixth Form Centre where refreshments are being served.