Plymstock School

Sixth Form Choices Evening

For September 2020 Liz Monelle Assistant Headteacher Director of Post 16 Why continue in education?

• It provides a route through to university and college. • Increases employment opportunities. • Increases earning potential. • The love of learning! KNOW YOUR LEVEL:

• GCSE 1-3 = LEVEL 1 • GCSE 4-9 = LEVEL 2 • A LEVEL = LEVEL 3 Why School?

• A wide range of Level 3 qualification choice. • A high success rate (attainment) – last year 108 year 13 students sat exams. (70% achieved at least one grade B or higher). • A* x 19, A x 60, B x 72 Why ?

• History of 0.0% NEETs. (Last year - 57% HE, 26% Employment & Higher Level Apprenticeships, 5% FE, 12% Gap year) • 56/56 students gained entry to the university of their choice in the summer (one quarter of these at Russell Group Universities). Why Plymstock School?

• Thorough next steps programme inc. - Tutor programme / Life Ed - UCAS exhibition - External visitors Why Plymstock School? Anglia Ruskin University Criminology and Policing – Birmingham Physics – Bristol Law – Cardiff Law, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering – Cardiff Metropolitian Education, Psychology & Special needs – Archaeology with Forensic Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, PPE, Politics – Falmouth Film – Leeds Business Management – Lincoln Criminology – Nottingham Trent Animal Biology, Criminology – Oxford Engineering – Adult nursing, Anthropology, Business Economics, Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, Geography, Law, Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology – of Art and Design Interior Design – Plymouth Marjon Forensic Investigation – Portsmouth Criminology with Forensic Science, Law with Criminology – Rolyal Holloway (London) History – South Bank (London) Law – Southampton English – Swansea Computer Science – University College Birmingham Sports Management – University of Wales Trinity St David Religious Studies – UWE Business and management, Criminology, Education, Psychology – Westminster (London) Criminology Why Plymstock School?

Apprenticeships: Accountancy, Business Administration, Cyber Security, Engineering, Hospitality, Retail, Sports Management, Teaching Assistant Why Plymstock School?

Martha Head Girl Why Plymstock School? OFSTED 2017:

“Leaders in the sixth form are driving improvements fervently. Students appreciate the strong pastoral support and the guidance they receive from your well-trained staff when they are applying for university places.” Why Plymstock School?

Outstanding pastoral support and guidance Why Plymstock School?

Other opportunities Why Plymstock School?

Bart Head Boy Why Plymstock School?

• Senate • Head Boy / Girl and Deputy team • Charity Week • Meal time assistants (paid) • Tall Ships • Lessons from Auschwitz project • HMS Heroes • Reading Mentors • Subject Mentors • Learning support homework club • Enrichment week • Volunteering opportunities Why Plymstock School?

• Mock law trial • Extended project • Sponsored walk • Volunteering on sports day • Business studies trip • U18 Football • Russell Group University visits • Oxbridge information event (G and T provision) • Work experience • World Challenge • You’re Hired • UCAS exhibition … A Levels/Level 3 Qualifications: GUIDANCE

• Taught over 2 years • Examination at the end of two years • Provide access to: university, higher level apprenticeships, school leaver programmes and certain career routes. A Levels/Level 3 Qualifications: GUIDANCE

• They are very challenging! • They are a two year commitment • You must make sure that you choose wisely A Levels/Level 3 Qualifications: GUIDANCE

• 5 hours teaching per week • Minimum of 5 hours independent study per subject each week • Nearly all students choose 3 subjects (unless you are opting for Further Maths or Core Maths) • Core Maths

A Levels/Level 3 Qualifications: Ensure that your child: • Chooses subjects they enjoy • Chooses subjects that are relevant to their chosen career path • Chooses subjects that they are good at • Chooses subjects that match their learning style • Use the course guide to inform their choices • RESEARCH!! A Levels/Level 3 Qualifications: DO NOT:

• Choose A levels/Level 3 subjects if you don’t have an academic work ethic • Choose a subject because your friends are doing it • Choose a subject because you like a teacher A Level/Level 3 Qualifications available at Plymstock School

Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre Studies, English Language & Literature, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics), Sociology.

Applied Science, Business, Criminology, Health & Social Care, IT, Maths (Core), Sport & Physical Activity. Other subjects such as Product Design are available at our partner consortium schools (Heles’ and Coombe Dean) IMPORTANT:

In order to study an A level/L3 subject students must meet the subject’s minimum course requirements as set out in the course guide. If they do not, they will not be accepted on to the course. IMPORTANT:

This includes a minimum average grade score of 4.5

This means that taking into account ALL subjects, they have to attain this. To work this out, add up all grades and then divide by the total number of grades. E.G.

Mock Average Grade = (5+5+4+4+5+5)÷6 = 4.666

Estimated Average Grade = (6+6+5+6+5+6+6+7)÷8 = 5.875 E.G.

Mock Average Grade = (3+3+1+2+5+2)÷6 = 2.666

Estimated Average Grade = (4+5+4+3+4+4+6+4)÷8 = 4.25 Psychology:

Required – At least five 9-4 grades at GCSE, with a minimum average grade score of 4.5. At least a grade 5 in Mathematics and 5-5 in Science.

Recommended –Mathematics GCSE at grade 6 or above. Biology:

Required – At least five 9-4 grades at GCSE, with a minimum average grade score of 4.5. At least 6:6 grade in Science including 6 or above in Biology and Chemistry components/exams. Mathematics and English at grade 6 or above. Plymstock Sixth Form

Website A Student AB C

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Applied Science Art, Craft & Design Chemistry French Business

Biology Criminology History Drama & Theatre Studies English Literature

Computer Science Mathematics (Core) Photography Health & Social Care Further Mathematics

English Language & Mathematics Physical Education Physics Geography Literature

German Media Studies Sport & Physical Activity IT

Religious Studies, Philosophy Music Sociology & Ethics

Psychology A Biology B MathsC Chemistry

E F Maths A App Sci D H & SC E Sociology E Geog ECBusiness PE

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C Geography & Drama B Maths C History

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Albert Einstein

NA If External Princess Yachts Carpenter

The Final Cut Hairdresser

City College Plymouth Health & Social Care

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A Student Royal Marines

Armed Forces

Babcock Engineering

City College Plymouth Hair & Beauty

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A Student What help is available? What should I do?

• Read the prospectus & course guide • Talk to parents • Talk to students in the years above • Look at your mock results and target grades when making your choices • Talk to the careers advisor (Tiff) • Check out the websites of other providers • Consult your teachers at parents’ evening on the 29th January • Get your completed form back as soon as possible if you know what you want to do • Do not miss the 3rd February deadline IF YOU REQUIRE ANY ADVICE –

TALK TO US! Return your completed form by Monday 3rd February 2020 AT THE LATEST!

Subjects – please see the map

External students – please stay and we will show you where subjects are! Thank you!

8.15 – Warning Bell 8.30 – Closing Bell Refreshments and myself available in ‘The Galley’