Sixth Form Discover who you could become at Sixth Form Welcome

Dear prospective students and parents, I am delighted that you are considering Moseley School Sixth Form as a post- 16 place of study. We have two levels of study within our Sixth Form, a Level 3 and a Level 2 pathway.

Within Level 3 programmes students are able to choose from an academic pathway, a vocational pathway or a mixture of both. The academic pathway will allow students to study A levels and the vocational pathway will allow students to study BTECs.

Within Level 2 programmes, students have to study Business Studies and Health & Social Care, students who do not have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 must also study these subjects. This is a government requirement which also applies to Level 3 students. If students are successful they will then be allowed to progress onto a Level 3 pathway the following year.

Students who are successful on either programme will be eligible to apply for a place at any of the country’s leading universities. In previous years, we are proud to have had students gain places at Britain’s most selective universities including , and Warwick.

Our A level academic progress has been significantly above average for the last 2 years (2019 / 2020). Students are encouraged to work hard with support from staff throughout their programme of study. Please look through the booklet and at the wide range of courses on offer.

In addition to this, we have a varied enrichment programme of opportunities and also offer further personalised support through our tutoring programme, pastoral team, Sixth Form library, Access Programme and the use of our Academic Coach.

This is an exciting time and embarking on your Sixth Form journey at Moseley will open doors to endless possibilities.

Yours sincerely,

Mr. J Boyle

Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form

02 KS5 – Curriculum Pathways

KS5 Results Page 04

KS5 Pathway - the Structure of KS5 Page 05

Success at KS5 - the Essentials Page 06

Qualifications Explained - Your guide to the types of qualifications available Page 07

Students Experience at Moseley Page 08 -09

Quick Guide to Our Study Programmes Page 10

Extra-curricular Opportunities Page 11

University Preparation & The Sixth Form Team Page 12

Moseley School Sixth Form Dress Code Page 13

The Careers Department Page 14

03 KS5 Results

The information below gives you some more detail about our students’ achievements:

Progress for our A level students is expected to be in the TOP 10% of all schools and colleges nationally. 49% 75% of all A level grades achieved were of students achieved A* - B a grade A* - B.

97% of students achieved 3 passes with an average of a grade C.

64% A*-B in A-level Maths 67% A*-B in A-level Physics 57% A*-B in A-level RE 100% A*-A in A-level Urdu 67% A*-B in A-level Law 100% A*-B in A-level Art 100% A*-B in A-level Sociology 50% A*-B in A-level Chemistry

04 * 2019 Results My Future - My Pathway

This booklet is really important for your future. It describes your curriculum pathway for Key Stage 5 and advises you how to make the best choices for your future.

Your future starts now What to do now Who can help?

What you will be able to • Read the descriptions of • Your parents, they do after Year 13? It will the courses carefully know you best and depend on what you can advise you do and achieve in • Discuss the courses with Key Stage 5. your parents • Your Form Tutor for general advice Whether you want • Look at the coursework to study A levels or content and the • Subject teachers vocational courses in examination details for specific advice the Sixth Form or whether so that you know what about courses you want to go on to is expected • Your Head of House a training programme • Look at the way the or apprenticeship, courses are taught and • Mr Silgram – you will need the right think about the way you Careers Adviser qualifications. You need learn best to think carefully about the subjects you will • Attend open evening be choosing. and ask questions

05 Success at KS5

Follow the guidance below to ensure you get the most out of your time at Sixth Form and reach your full potential:

Attendance

• Those with the best attendance make the most progress

• Aim for 100% attendance Coursework • If you are absent, ask your teachers for the work • Many subjects will contain you missed coursework assignments. Make sure you know the • It is very important not to take details and deadlines for holidays during term time these so that you organise yourself well

• Make sure you know Equipment what percentage of the overall grade is made up • You need a suitable bag of coursework to carry your books and equipment to school each day

• Some subjects such as Art and Technology will require special folders and equipment

• Make sure that you always equiped with a pen, pencil, ruler, rubber and glue stick Home Study Routine

• Find a quiet room to work in

• Start your work at the same Independent Study time each evening at School • Do not try to work if you are • At Moseley Sixth Form you will too tired, hungry or thirsty not have lessons timetabled all day every day, but you • Work on a flat surface will have a lot of work to do e.g. a table every week that will require • Ensure the room is the right more than just lesson time temperature, not too cold or • The Sixth Form Library and Sixth too hot Form Study Area are designed • Switch off the TV and other to give you areas of the school electronic devices to work in which lower school students cannot enter

• Sixth Formers also have use of the Café in lesson time to study in

• Small study rooms are also available to book.

06 Qualifications explained

GCE BTEC A-Level National

• General Certificate of • An applied learning course Education: Advanced Level • Learning is related to the world • Six grades awarded of work from A* - E • Assessment is through a • Taught for a full two years portfolio of work but will also include some examination, • Each grade recognises a usually 2 parts of coursework positive achievement and 2 external examinations. • Some courses have a • A Level 3 qualification coursework component is equivalent to A Level grades A* - E • All courses are assessed with an examination at • Over 50% of University students the end of the course nationally have at least 1 BTEC level 3 qualification.

07 Why I chose Moseley Sixth Form

Amana Sajid Muhammad Shabir Kamran Amana is an internal student who Muhammad is an external student attended Moseley School and Sixth from and is Form from year 7. currently studying A levels in Law, Psychology and Sociology at She chose to continue into sixth Moseley School and Sixth Form. form because of the positive relationships she had already He chose to attend the sixth form developed with staff, along with the due to researching into how sixth form offering the subjects she students attain good grades wanted to study at A level. Knowing at the end of year 13 and the that classes were smaller, which overall success rate of students’ would mean she would gain more achievements. support from her teachers was also a deciding factor as well as the He knew that being a part of opportunity to wear uniform, rather Moseley would allow him to than her own clothes. develop his knowledge in his chosen subjects due to the Upon visiting the sixth form areas, support he would gain from she felt that she liked the sense of teachers and the sixth form team. scholarship and the enrichment opportunities that were on offer. Furthermore, his preference to attend Moseley was largely based Her choice to come to Moseley on the enrichment opportunities was also solidified due to the available, all of which would high success rate of students and benefit him when applying to how majority of year 13 students universities, in particular Russell managed to obtain a place at Group universities. university at the end of their sixth form study.

08 KS5 Information | September 2018 2018 Alumni

Ameera Abdullahi Kamil Rzadkowski Ameera was a student at Moseley Kamil was an external student at School from 2014 and decided to Moseley Sixth Form, achieving study at Moseley Sixth Form after his GCSE-equivalent results at achieving her GCSE grades in his former school in Poland and 2017. joining us in 2017. She was an excellent student in all Kamil was known by all for aspects; conscientious, respectful, his charming and outgoing and had a positive relationship personality, he was a fantastic with every member of staff and character in our Sixth Form. student that she encountered. She His good humour and friendly was also involved in the book club, demeanour made him a delightful thoroughly enjoying reaching the asset to our school community. heart of literary greats. She was of He formed relationships and course a natural choice for Head made friends quickly but was also Girl during her first year. incredibly purposeful in his studies. Her care for others shone through The move to another country did in her choice to travel to Spain nothing to dampen his academic for UNICEF and to be a mentor precision. to lower school students. Her He was a phenomenal sportsman, involvement in the Realising regularly participating and playing Opportunities scheme and Duke in regional tennis tournaments. He of Edinburgh demonstrated her took part in the Young Enterprise determination to enter higher programme during his first year education as a well-rounded and contributed fantastically to candidate. his group. He went on to achieve She set a remarkable example of an A in Chemistry, Mathematics, what a Sixth Form student should and Physics A-levels, and a C in be like. Her consistent hard work Biology. Kamil now has a place at allowed her to achieve a B in her the University of Loughborough to Chemistry, Mathematics, and read Chemical Engineering. Biology A-levels. Ameera now has a place at the to read Medicine.

09 Quick Guide to Our Study Programmes Level 2 This one year study programme is designed for students who do not have three 4 - 9 grades and a 4 in English & Maths.

Students will study two vocational options - BTEC Health & Social Care and VCERT Business & Enterprise - alongside GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English. Level 3 This study programme is designed for students who have achieved a grade 4 in English and Maths and three further 4 - 9 grades, including the following criteria for specific subjects:

Art Art GCSE grade 6 or above. Drama & Theatre Drama GCSE 5 or above, English GCSE grade 5 or above. Product Design GCSE grade 6 or above in any D and T subject. GCSE 5 or above or Level 2 merit or equivalent in Engineering or Product OCR National Engineering Design. Biology GCSE grade 6 or above, or Combined Science GCSEs grade 6 Biology or above in all Biology units. Chemistry GCSE grade 6 or above, or Combined Science GCSEs grade Chemistry 6 or above in all Chemistry units. Physics GCSE grade 6 or above, or Combined Science GCSEs grade 6 Physics or above in all Physics units. Science BTEC Combined Science GCSEs grade 4 - 4 or above. Computer Science Maths GCSE grade 6 or above and English GCSE grade 5 or above. Information Technology BTEC GCSE Maths and GCSE English at grade 4 or above. Maths Maths GCSE grade 6 or above. Core Maths Maths GCSE grade 5 or above. Economics Maths GCSE grade 6 or above and English GCSE grade 5 or above. Business English and Maths GCSE grade 5 or above. Business Studies BTEC English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or above. English English GCSE Language or Literature at grade 6 or above. French French GCSE at grade 6 or above. German German GCSE at grade 6 or above. Urdu Urdu GCSE grade 6 or above. Geography GCSE grade 6 or above preferred, plus English GCSE Geography at grade 5 or above. (Students with other Humanity subjects will be considered). History GCSE grade 6 or above preferred, plus English GCSE at grade 5 History or above. (Students with other Humanity subjects will be considered). RE GCSE grade 5 or above preferred, English GCSE at grade 5 or above. Religious Studies (Students with other Humanity subjects will be considered). Politics English GCSE grade 5 or above. Law English GCSE and Maths GCSE at grade 5 or above. Psychology English and Core Science GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Applied Psychology BTEC English and Core Science GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Criminology English and Maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Sociology English GCSE grade 5 or above. Health & Social Care BTEC English at grade 4 or above. Sport BTEC GCSE grade 4 or above in English.

10 Extra-curricular Opportunities At Moseley School and Sixth Form we believe in inspiring excellence in character and scholarship. We provide our students with opportunities to develop their character through many extra-curricular activities.

STUDENT Student The Access Project LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Leadership

We are proud to be partnered with The Access At Moseley Sixth Form we have a tradition Project. The Access Project matches volunteer of our Sixth Formers being active in the whole tutors with motivated students for one-to-one school community. Sixth Formers often engage tuition during weekly sessions which help our in mentoring with lower school pupils, passing students achieve better grades and progress to on their maturity and expertise to younger top universities. Students on The Access Project students. We also have a dynamic student make two thirds of a grade per subject more leadership programme which includes Head Boy progress than their peers, and 63% of students go and Head Girl, House Captains, Sports Captains on to study at highly selective universities. We have and Sixth Form Community Leaders. They support a dedicated outreach officer who works two days staff and students throughout the school and a week in school, providing tailored and personal engage with our local community. advice to students.

Peter Jones Duke of Edinburgh Business Tycoon

Students studying at Moseley Sixth Form have The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a prestigious the opportunity to be a part of Business Tycoon; award recognised by universities and employers a national competition which involves students for its character building. All students in the Sixth starting up their own businesses, researching Form have the opportunity to start training and ideas, taking a product to market and competing preparing for a bronze, silver and ultimately against other student run businesses nationally. their gold award. You will build resilience, develop Students begin by pitching for a £2000 investment. essential organisation and leadership skills.

EPQ Extended Project Qualification(Level 3)

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) helps students develop and demonstrate their project management skills and provides opportunities for extended writing, both of which are highly crucial for progression to higher education and employment. Undertaking EPQ can support students’ university applications by reducing the level of an offer, along with providing valued content for personal statements and interview discussions. Furthermore, EPQ gives students’ applications additional consideration over those who do not possess such a qualification, therefore increasing their chances of acceptance from their chosen universities. 11 University Preparation

At Moseley Sixth Form, we continue to work with a range of universities to ensure all sixth formers have the best chance of gaining entry to their university of choice. This year we have worked with Birmingham University, and Birmingham City University who have offered workshops on university interviews, student finance and master classes to give students a taste of university study. Our staff are also expertly equipped to provide accurate and personalised guidance to all students with their progression onto university, apprenticeships or employment.

The Sixth Form Team

Head of Sixth Form Assistant Head of Sixth Form Sixth Form Support Officer Mr Boyle Ms Sandal Ms Clark

Sixth Form Academic Coach Access Project Co-ordinator Careers Adviser Ms Naseer Mr Woodward Mr Silgram

Year 12 / 13 Form Tutors

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Sixth Form Dress Code

Boys Girls

• Matching two or three piece business • Matching two piece business suit: suit: • Grey or navy blue suit jacket • Grey or navy blue suit jacket • Grey, or navy blue tailored suit • Grey, or navy blue tailored suit trousers trousers dress, skirt (at least knee length) • Waistcoat (optional) or abaya • V-neck jumper (optional) • V-neck jumper (optional) • Tailored shirt, plain, with collar, short or • Plain short or long-sleeved shirt or blouse long sleeved • Headscarf (optional), plain • Tie, plain, (tip of the tie should extend to • Leather or imitation leather shoes or about belt line) boots (black or brown), flat or mid-heel • Leather or imitation leather shoes or (max 5 cm) boots (black or brown) • Jewellery – watch, nose stud or ring, • Jewellery – watch, one stud earring per one stud earring per ear or short drop ear, one ring per hand earring, one ring per hand • Plain suit belt with discrete buckle • Moseley Sixth Form jacket lapel badge • Moseley Sixth Form jacket lapel badge • Lanyard visible • Lanyard visible • Students must wear the Moseley school badge and their House badge on • Dark coloured outer coat the lapel of their jacket. Badges are • No pouches provided by the school.

P.E. Students

• Moseley School tracksuits are only to be worn for your practical PE lessons. The tracksuits can be ordered from the PE department directly. • When students are not taking part in PE lessons they will be expected to wear the Moseley School dress code identified above

13 The Careers Department

Information, advice and guidance Careers software programs (IAG) purchased by Moseley School:

Mr Silgram, the school’s Careers • eCLIPS: www.eclips-online.co.uk Adviser, provides impartial and This has printable leaflets on over unbiased IAG to help you make 500 careers and lifestyle topics; an informed decision about your plus leaflets covering choices, options and future career choices. education options and work & training. To log-on, click login (top right) and enter the school Advice and support is available for password (mos96). To check the all pupils at the Careers Club on entry requirements for a specific Tuesdays after school in Learning job, go to “Job Groups”, choose Resource Centre (LRC). There is a job group and then select your also a lunch-time “drop-in” session chosen career. for Year 11 pupils on Fridays in the LRC. 1:1 careers interviews are also •Kudos: kudos.cascaid.co.uk available. If you have not previously used Kudos you need to go to the section Not signed up yet? and Mr Silgram can be contacted enter the licence code (b139uu). by telephone on 0121 566 6444, You will then be able to create extension 27035, or by email: your own account (using your own [email protected] username and password). This program helps generate career ideas and provides detailed information about jobs. These excellent programs will help you to find out more information about different careers and with planning for your future.

14 Our school website

www.moseley.bham.sch.uk

Visit our school website for career advice (go to “Students”, then “Careers Advice and Guidance”):

Our school website is linked to career web pages which aim to support you to make informed decisions about your future. Our site also helps parents/carers to assist their son/daughter with their career options.

There are 13 sections that focus on key questions and answers. You will also find links to useful websites, videos and other sources of information. Sections include:

Options after Year 11 / Post-18 options / Further education / Apprenticeships and traineeships / Career ideas / University applications / Student finance / Useful websites

Discover who you could become at Moseley Sixth Form

KS5 Information | September 2018 15 inspiring excellence in character and scholarship