1) The document summarizes an information evening for a sixth form program at Ratcliffe College, outlining the entry requirements, subject choices, and opportunities available. 2) Students can choose from over 20 A-Level subject options arranged into 5 blocks, with most students taking 4 subjects initially and dropping one by the end of the first term. 3) In addition to A-Levels, students can take extended qualifications in areas like the Extended Project Qualification, European Computer Driving License, and senior games.

1. Sixth Form Information Evening
Monday 18th January 2016

2. • Introduction
• Making choices
• Pastoral Support,
Responsibilities & Opportunities
• Careers & Higher Education

3. • What are the entry requirements?
• How many subjects can I take?
• When do I have to make up my mind?
• Why Ratcliffe College?
The Sixth Form at Ratcliffe

4. What are the Entry Requirements?
• Under normal circumstances, a minimum of
6 GCSEs at Grade B.
• Recommend at least GCSE Grade B in your
chosen A’ Level subjects.
• To take A’ Level Sciences and English
Literature : Strongly recommend at least
Grade A at GCSE!
• GCSE grade A is essential for A’ level
Mathematics

5. Most students start 4 subjects
at A’ level.
(12 lessons each per fortnight)
Most students drop one of these
subjects by the end of the first term.
Some students will complete
4 or 5 A’ levels.
How many subjects can I take?

6. Subject Choices
• Over 20 A’ level
subjects
Subjects arranged into 5
blocks
1 2 3 4 5
Bio
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Chem
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Phys
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Math
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Eng
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Students choose 4 or
3 subjects, only
ONE in a block

7. Modular A’ levels
• About 1/3 of all subjects
• Examined at the end of Y12 (AS level) and again at
the end of Y13 (A2 level)
Linear A’ levels
• About 2/3 of all subjects
• Examined at the end of Y13 only (A’ level)

8. Linear A’ levels Modular A’ levels
Art & Design Geography Design & Technology
Biology German Food Technology
Business Studies History ICT
Chemistry Music Latin
Drama & Theatre Studies Physical Education Mathematics
Economics B Physics Further Mathematics
English Literature Religious Studies Media Studies
French Spanish

9. The Decision Process – Subject Choices
• ‘Subject Preference’ forms given out on
– Friday 15 January
• ‘Subject Preference’ forms to be returned by
– Tuesday 26 January
• Student option forms to be returned by
– Thursday 11 February
Choose the subjects you most enjoy
and are good at!

10. In addition to A’ levels…..
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
– Taken in Year 12 in addition to 2 or 3 A’ levels
– [Or taken in Year 13 in addition to 2 A’ levels]
– Carries ‘UCAS points’ equivalent to half an A’ level
– 8 lessons per fortnight
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
– Taken in Year 13 in addition to 2 A’ levels
– Level 3 qualification, building on prior ICT knowledge
– Carries ‘UCAS points’ equivalent to grade D at A’ level

11. In addition to A’ levels…..
• Senior Games
– Representative team sports and a range of other options
– 4 lessons per fortnight (each Thursday afternoon)
• Enrichment programme
– A range of non-A’ level topics
– 1 lesson per fortnight
• English as an Additional Language
– For students whose first language is not English
– 4 lessons per fortnight

12. Why Ratcliffe? – The benefits
• Excellent Sixth Form
accommodation
• Wide choice of subjects
• Small teaching classes
(average = 6)

13. Why Ratcliffe? – The benefits
• Very good A’ Level results
• Excellent Value Added
• Excellent pastoral support
• Small tutor groups
• A wealth of opportunities
for responsibility & personal
development
An environment in which to thrive!

15. Opportunities
– Interacting with others
– Leadership and initiative
– Handling responsibility
– Developing maturity,
personality, character

16. Sixth Form Activities
• Sixth Form Clubs and Societies –
Culture Club, Rosmini Society, Languages
Society, History Society, Science Society
• Science Gold ‘CREST’ Award
• Sports coaching
• Young Enterprise Scheme
• Voluntary Service Unit
• D of E Gold Award
• Social events

17. Boarding in the Sixth Form
• Fully rounded education
– Flexible options
• Development of life skills
• Preparation for university life
– Sixth Form Flat
• GOOD FUN!

18. Careers & Higher Education
Welcome to the Sixth Form. . .
. . .Where are you going next?

19. Careers & Higher Education
Decision

20. Careers & Higher Education

21. Sixth Form Induction
• Sixth Form Taster days
5th & 6th July
• Responsibilities / Leadership
• Sample lessons / Study Skills
• Expectations

22. Sixth Form at Ratcliffe College
• In summary, we provide
a balanced
all-round education
with an academic
edge!