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Welcome to the QE Sixth Form Open Evening

23 November 2017

Do you have the QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’?

Mr Chris BullerAssistant Headteacher

Welcome to our Sixth Form


It’s your future - what do you want it to be?

?15-16 Years Old 16-17 Years Old 17-18 Years Old Your Destination!

It’s about your ‘Choices’ and ‘Experiences’

Alan

Brainstorm…• What are you interested in and what motivates you?• What are your strengths and qualities - what are you good at?• What is your preferred method of study or career progression?

Research…• The ‘Next Step’ resources • Use our professional guidance and support• Ask as many questions as you can – other students, staff and parents/carers

Action plan…• What is your preferred destination – do you have a rank order?• What do you need to do next and what is your application timeline?• What do you need to get you there?• How can you make yourself more selectable or employable• How can you make yourself stand out?

How do you get started?


The next Step: Brainstorm – Research – Action

University Apprenticeships &

Employment with Training Gap Year & Enrichment

National Careers ServiceUCAS

UCAS OnlineUCAS Connect

UCAS Parents/GuardiansUCAS Journey of an application

Uni-FrogWhich?

SUN Outreach The Complete University Guide

The Student RoomStudent Finance Calculator

National Careers ServiceUCAS

Uni-FrogPure PotentialSUN Outreach

Ultimate Guide for school leaversEducation & Employers . Org

Gov.uk Career Pilot

Get in – go farCV Library

Find an apprenticeship

National Citizens Service (NCS)Camps International Volunteer Vacations Real Gap Experience

StaTravelCamp America

The Student Room Season Jobs

Your journey starts NOW!

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/

https://www.ucas.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/UCASonline/featured

https://www.ucas.com/connect/videos

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/ucas-undergraduate-parents-and-guardians

https://www.ucas.com/file/63326/download?token=EjQ_F85k

https://www.unifrog.org/student

http://university.which.co.uk/

https://www.sunoutreach.org/resources

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/

https://www.ucas.com/

https://www.unifrog.org/student

http://purepotential.org/school-leavers/free-booklet/

https://www.sunoutreach.org/resources

https://indd.adobe.com/view/342e5d06-e4c6-482d-b3bf-34725a9cd2bc

http://www.educationandemployers.org/

https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide/overview

http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/info/apprenticeships/intermediate-and-advanced-appren/

https://www.getingofar.gov.uk/

https://www.cv-library.co.uk/jobs/all/apprenticeship

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/

http://campsinternational.com/

https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiF0bL90NPTAhXqk-0KHfTzDdEYABAFGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.co.uk&cid=CAASEuRon6yR_ADzi6hahz6y73k6Jw&sig=AOD64_1QZre9WccO4Lj8o8l2h6wdQY7HwQ&rct=j&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjSla_90NPTAhVoLcAKHYaTA1oQ0QwILA&adurl=

https://www.realgap.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NB-GapYearCore&gclid=CJ2onunQ09MCFYe87QodrYwOTg

http://www.statravel.co.uk/gap-year-travel.htm?gclid=CJXj-dDQ09MCFRUTGwodNPMEjg

https://www.campamerica.co.uk/?gclid=CMrB74zZ09MCFYEW0wodv5ICJw

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Gap_Year_Ideas

https://www.workaseason.com/

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because…

we will get you to the destination

you want!

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Minimum Sixth Form Entry Criteria• 5 or more GCSE or equivalent grades at 5 to 9.

Minimum Subject Entry Criteria• Each subject has individual entry criteria, use the options booklet to ensure that you

meet any additional requirements in order to study your preferred subjects.• Some subjects may have a ‘Route A’ and ‘Route B’ entry option

Minimum Subject Entry Options• A minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 subjects can be selected from 4 different option

blocks. Maximum of 1 subject per option block.• 1 compulsory Enrichment option• Please Note: A course may not be offered if there are too few students wishing to study that subject.

What are the entry requirements?


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What do the option blocks look like?


Block A Block B Block C Block D Enrichment Biology Biology Chemistry Biology EPQ - UCAS Points

Chemistry Further Mathematics Geography French ECDL - UCAS Points

English Literature History Mathematics History Level 3 Core Maths - UCAS Points

Geography Spanish English Language & Literature Mathematics Sports Leaders UK - UCAS points

Mathematics Law Dance Physics MOOCs

Physics Photography Economics Computer Science Work Experience/Voluntary Work

Art Physical Education Graphics Media Studies Dance Leaders Award

Business Product Design Media Studies Music Science Crest Award Gold

Film Studies Psychology Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Arts Award Gold

Government & Politics Sociology BTEC Applied Law Single Award Textiles Duke of Edinburgh Award

Cam Nat Health & Social Care Theatre Studies BTEC IT Single Award BTEC Business Double Award JAE Programme

BTEC Business Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Sport Double Award BTEC Business Single Award QE Productions

BTEC Sport Single Award BTEC Performing Arts Single Award GCSE English/Maths retake

WTFC Academy

‘Facilitating’ A Level Subjects - Russell Group Universities Informed Choices Other A Level Subjects Vocational Qualifications














WTFC Academy


How do they all fit together?Student A:















WTFC Academy


How do they all fit together?Student B:















WTFC Academy


How do they all fit together?Student C:


How can your ‘experiences’ make you stand out above the rest? Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Level 3 Core Mathematics Level 3 European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Sports Leaders UK - Level 3 Qualification in Sports LeadershipMassive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)Science ‘Gold Crest’ AwardArts Award Gold QE Productions Work Experience / Voluntary Work Dance Leadership AwardGCSE Mathematics or English Language retakes Junior Athlete Education Programme (JAE)Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)Wimborne Town Football Club (WTFC) Academy Programme

What does ‘Enrichment’ mean?


Plus… A large variety of extra/co-curricular clubs, societies,

trips and visits

• The application process is NOW OPEN!

• Internal and external application forms are available from the QE website Sixth Form page

• We also require an application letter explaining:• Why you want to come to QE Sixth Form?• Why you have chosen your courses and enrichment

option for Sixth Form study?• What are your future plans and desired destinations?• What does the ‘Need to Achieve’ mean to you?

• Deadline - 31st January 2018• Applications can be made throughout the year but we encourage students to

meet this deadline for the purpose of securing their preferred choices

• Interviews• Conditional offers made, or• Passport to Post-16 set, or• Referral to the CEIAG Team

How do you apply?

• Start your research and planning early - Use the ‘next step’ resources table and access the hyperlinks

• Ask as many questions as you can

• Use our professional guidance and support

• Begin your first draft application letter and interview preparations – be pro-active!

• Start developing your very own QE Sixth Form ‘Need to Achieve’

How should you prepare for application?


Time to find out even more…


Please use the insert in your prospectus

Key dates for your diary…


Sep 2018: Welcome to Year 12 @ QE

31 Jan: Applications Deadline

24 Nov: Applications Open & Interviews begin

12-16 March: Open Week 2 – booking only*

26 & 27 June: Compulsory Sixth Form Induction

23 Aug: GCSE Results Day & Transition Interviews

11-15 Dec: Open Week 1 – booking only*

*Open Week 1 and 2:• Monday to Friday• 9.30am or 11.30am• Bespoke tours and lesson visits to suit

your interests and possible choices. Places must be booked in advance:• You can book this evening by visiting

Mrs Glover in the main reception, or• You can also book by contacting Mrs

Glover on 01202 885233 or [email protected]

• Please book early to maximise your potential

mailto:[email protected]

Alice HawkerHead Girl

Jack WilliamsonHead Boy


Thank youTime to find out if you have the QE Sixth Form

‘Need to Achieve’?

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