Sixth-Form-Prospectus-and-Course-Booklet

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SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS

CONTACT: Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 6HJ

PHONE: 01249 766020 FAX: 01249 766030EMAIL: sixthform@sheldonschool.co.ukHEADTEACHER: Neil Spurdell

www.sheldonschool.co.uk

#sheldonsixthform

ASPIRE - ENRICH - ACHIEVE

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Your Sixth Form years should be the most exciting

time in your school career; they are certainly the

most important as you determine the path you

will take in future life At Sheldon you will be able

to choose the subjects you most want to study

– we have over 35 courses on offer, and our size

means that there is more than one teaching group

in many subjects, making clashes rare You will

have much more independence both academically

and socially, and the chance to get involved in an

extensive range of enrichment opportunities Our

excellent study facilities will help you develop the

skills essential for success

at this level and beyond.

Sixth Form study takes significant commitment; every year we

see our students achieve more than they could have believed

possible and grow in confidence as they work towards their

chosen destinations So whether you are already at Sheldon or

thinking of joining us, we hope that you will want to find out

more about what Sheldon Sixth Form has to offer and then

choose to join us – we look forward to welcoming you to our

thriving community

The Sixth Form Team

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IN THE SIXTH FORM, LESSONS ARE INTERESTING AND GIVE STUDENTS A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY”

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Welcome to

Sheldon School

Sixth Form

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EXCELLENT RESULTS

We are proud of our strong track record of A level success

Results have been consistently strong over many years and

our 2019 results place us in the top 20% nationally for the

progress that students make (value added) Our high retention

rate ensures all students have the opportunity to be part of

that success

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT

Individual support and guidance are very important to us Our comprehensive daily tutorial programme includes study skills, maintaining mental health, careers education and options

at 18 as well as preparing for life after Sheldon Your tutor will also hold regular one-to-one meetings with you to offer individual support and advice Each Year 12 tutor group is paired with a Year 13 group to enable final year students to share their experiences with those new to advanced level study We also have a dedicated Sixth Form Pastoral Support Worker to support students through personally challenging times So, whatever your aspirations after Sixth Form, we will

do our best to help you get there

A LEVEL RESULTS - SUMMER 2019

A AND AS LEVEL RESULTS ARE HIGH IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER SCHOOLS.”

OFSTED

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CORE ENRICHMENT: MORE THAN JUST

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Being a Sixth Former is about much more than just exam results This is an important time for developing your wider

skills and personality to take into your adult life We make it a priority to give you a host of opportunities that will

enable you to develop these key ‘life skills’

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Developing employability skills forms a key part of the daily

tutorial programme At the end of Year 12, time is set aside

for a week’s work shadow or other activity that will help you

decide on possible future options Organising this for yourself

is a key requirement, giving you not only an insight into

potential careers, but the chance to develop the skills you

will require for the world of work too

SIXTH FORM GAMES

All students take part in Sixth Form games on a Wednesday

afternoon A wide range of options are available both on and

off site, from dodgeball to Zumba, led by the PE team and

external instructors There are competitive fixtures against

other schools in several sports – our rugby team has been

particularly successful in recent years – as well as termly

internal competitions As well as being designed to help

promote health and fitness, it also further cements social

bonds across the Sixth Form

ELECTIVES PROGRAMME

All students must take part in the Electives Programme

Core Maths is available for students who are not taking

A Level maths but whose subjects demand this key skill area, whilst the resit GCSE maths and English groups support anyone who is yet to achieve a grade 4 in these key subjects Others can opt to undertake the Extended Project Qualification or get involved in community volunteering inside or outside Sheldon DofE Gold is also available It is possible to take more than one option; the full Electives Programme options are published in September each year

ADDITIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

BUILDING YOUR SKILLS

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A comprehensive support package is available to those students who are applying for highly competitive options beyond Sheldon We are proud of our many students who have successfully gained places at Oxford and Cambridge or progressed to medicine or veterinary medicine courses in recent years We are equally proud

of those students who are taking up employment and higher level apprenticeships with some of the countries leading companies.

UNIVERSITY TASTER COURSES

Many students make good use of the chance to experience university taster courses Both ‘Access to Bristol’ and ‘On Track to Bath’ are well established, while others make use of online options from a wide variety of universities across the country Thinking about higher education often starts with the annual visit to the local UCAS Exhibition each April

SHELDON ASSOCIATES

Sheldon has close links with a range of local employers

There are regular opportunities for you to find out more about a wide variety of careers related topics from our Sheldon Associates

LEAVERS’ EXPEDITION

Every year a group of intrepid Sheldon students complete their time in the Sixth Form with a ‘mini-gap’ expedition involving community project work, a challenge and some time to relax in a distant location Most recently students have visited Zanzibar, Cambodia and Vietnam

Students who sign up for this adventure will have 12 months

to raise the money – fundraising is an important aspect of the experience The expedition requires teamwork, leadership and commitment, but according to previous groups

who have risen to the challenge, it is a trip that you will remember forever

AND LOTS MORE

There are many other opportunities as well, from music and drama, or the student-led debating club, to the chance to be involved in Ten Tors and DofE And if we don’t have a club that you would like to see, we will help you set it up!

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: LEADERS

OF THE SCHOOL

Our Sixth Form is led by our Sixth Form President and Vice-President They chair both the Sixth Form Council and whole school Student Council.

SIXTH FORM PREFECTS

In Year 13 many students go on to become Sixth Form Prefects The prefect team lead many school activities, helping with lessons and clubs, or mentoring younger pupils who need support This allows you to give something back whilst developing self-confidence and communication skills

MENTORING

Each year approximately 70 students volunteer to become main school mentors You will be trained in mentoring skills and use these to support vulnerable pupils across the school

Your support will be greatly appreciated by the pupils you help, and at the same time you will develop essential ‘soft’

skills highly regarded by universities and employers

CHARITY

Sheldon Sixth Form has a strong track record of leading charity events across the school Twice a year students don fancy dress to raise money, and there are lots of other events too ‘Sheldon does Strictly’ is a highlight in the spring

of either Year 12 or Year 13 when the Sixth Form take on the staff – and usually win Other large fundraisers happen when there is not a ‘Strictly’, allowing students to showcase their musical talents The Charity Committee leads on these events, with the Charity Committee Chair being a key student in the school

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MENTORING TEAM

Each year approximately 30 students join our Sixth Form from other schools and overseas A team of Year 13 students volunteer to act as mentors to these new students to help them settle in The team is almost always led by a student who was an external applicant themselves the previous year

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DESTINATIONS: BEYOND

SHELDON

Most Sixth Formers make successful university

applications either directly from Year 13 or during a

gap year of work, travel and volunteering Our success

rate is very strong, with Sheldon students selecting a

wide variety of courses We have an excellent record of

helping students gain places for medicine, veterinary

medicine, Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, top

music schools, as well elite universities overseas A full

list of recent university destinations can be found on

our website.

A growing number of Sheldon Sixth Formers are

now considering Higher Apprenticeships rather than

university There is a comprehensive support package on

offer led by our independent careers advisor.

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OCTOBER Information Evening

DECEMBER ‘On time’ applications deadline

JANUARY Individual discussions with a senior member of staff about course choices

Parents are very welcome to come along too.

JULY Our ‘Get Ready for Sixth Form’ day will give you a chance to sample the

subjects on your draft timetable and meet your new tutor and tutor group before the summer break.

AUGUST Post results support for those that wish to change their subject choices in

the light of GCSE results.

TO APPLY: Simply fill out an application form and we will take things from there.

APPLICATIONS TIMELINE

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SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS

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CONTACT: Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 6HJ

PHONE: 01249 766020 FAX: 01249 766030EMAIL: sixthform@sheldonschool.co.ukHEADTEACHER: Neil Spurdell

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SIXTH FORM COURSE HANDBOOK CONTENTS

Choosing the right courses is essential for advanced level success and you

will need to think carefully about the subjects that you want to study in

order to have a positive and successful experience in the Sixth Form, and to

your career choices in the future.

There are many things to take into account before you make a

final decision on which subjects you would like to study

• If you already know what you would like to do when you

leave school, check the entry requirements online, book an

appointment with our Careers Adviser or speak to one of the

Sixth Form team Some factors to consider include: which

subjects to study; the grades you will need and the work

experience or extracurricular accomplishments which may be

necessary

• If, at this stage, you have only a general idea of what you wish

to do, or are really not sure yet, then select subjects which

you actively enjoy and which you are good at It would also be

useful to see the Careers Adviser

For higher education, some degree courses require particular

subject combinations, whilst others require very high grades in

key subjects If you change your mind once you have begun your

courses, it is not always easy to swap courses and catch up It is

therefore crucial that you research carefully before you make a

final decision

What you will study

Following the reforms to A Levels in recent years it is our expectation that most students will not take AS examinations at the end of Year 12 as they do not count towards the final A Level grade It is also our expectation that most students will select and complete 3 subjects as this is what even the most competitive universities, courses and apprenticeships require and it will allow greater time for studying and enrichment activities On a case by case basis some students may be given the opportunity to start on

4 courses but this will be the exception

With 3 subjects as the default curriculum for most students there are great opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in other ways These include The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, British Sign Language, mentoring and volunteering in addition to:

EPQ - The EPQ is equivalent to ½ an A level and allows you to demonstrate your interest in a project of your choice that extends your studies It requires advanced planning, research and project management skills and is highly valued by many universities

Core Mathematics - Equivalent to an AS Core Mathematics

is designed for students to retain, deepen and extend their knowledge and skills from GCSE, as well as studying and applying new level three material relevant to their needs

Entry Requirements

Students need to meet the entry requirements for the subjects they want to study

Applied Science Art (Fine Art, Photography & Graphic Art, Textiles Design) Biology

Business Business BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate Chemistry

Computer Science Criminology

DT – Fashion & Textiles

DT – Food Science & Nutrition

DT – Product Design Dance

Drama & Theatre Studies Economics

English Language English Literature French

Further Mathematics Geography

German Health and Social Care History

Mathematics Media Studies Music

Music Technology Religious Studies (Philosophy and Ethics) Physical Education

Physical Education: Cambridge Technical Physics

Politics Psychology Sociology Spanish

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Technical courses Diploma

Joint course with Hardenhuish School Offered at

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Option 1Fine Art

In this course students will be involved in the traditional art practice areas of painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture,

as well as the new media increasingly used by fine artists such

as video and installation A critical focus on the work of fine artists, and in particular with contemporary art, informs personal project work

Option 2Photography, Video and Graphic Art

Students can follow a single pathway in photography or graphics, or combine units from both areas of study Use of digital cameras and image manipulation software is central to both areas, and this option would suit students with strong IT skills A critical focus on the work of photographers and graphic designers informs personal project work

Option 3Textiles Design

Students can follow a single pathway or combine units from diverse areas of study within Textiles which will include options

in fashion, costume, embellished expressive and constructed textiles

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A grade 6 at GCSE Art is normally required, or grade 6 Textiles (DT) or Art for Textile Design Those who have not studied GCSE Art will be asked to assemble a portfolio of relevant work Students will be required to take part in at least one trip per year

to help conduct primary critical research

At present most students wishing to take art, craft and design further will go on to do a one year “Foundation” course at an art college or college of further education before applying to degree courses in more specialist areas of art and design

Students may wish to do an Art A Level for its own sake, perhaps

to form the basis of a future career or as part of a range of other subjects However, they might wish to go into a job where it is useful to have had experience of art, craft and design, or where they will need to use some of the skills developed during this course These might include careers in such fields as advertising, marketing, design, architecture, publishing and the media

The level 3 course will be taught over two years; with

examinations taking place in January and June exams at the end

of the year will be available for some students

The course covers:

Key concepts in science (external examination): cell structure,

Transport mechanisms, the heart, Homeostasis, Breathing and

cellular respiration, Photosynthesis and food chain productivity,

Atomic structure, The Periodic Table, Amount of substance,

Bonding and structure, Enthalpy changes, Useful energy and

efficiency, Electricity and circuits, Dynamics

Applied experimental technique (portfolio work): Rate of

respiration, Light-dependent reaction in photosynthesis,

Volumetric analysis, Colorimetric analysis, Resistivity, Specific

heat capacity

Science in the modern world (external examination): Topical

scientific issues obtained from a variety of media sources, the

public perception of science and the influence that the media

have, the ethical, moral, commercial, environmental, political

and social issues involved in scientific advances and how these

are represented in the media, the roles and responsibilities that

science personnel carry out in the science industry

The human body (external examination): The digestive system

and diet, the musculoskeletal system and movement, how

oxygen is transported in the blood and how physiological

measurements can be applied, The structure and function of the

nervous system and brain, Nerve impulses

Investigating science (portfolio work): Prepare for a scientific

investigation, carry out the investigation and record results,

analyse results, draw conclusions and evaluate the investigation,

Present the findings of the investigation to a suitable audience

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The qualification is built around an enterprise theme to enable students to think of a new business idea and how they might research and develop it Students will think about how their learning applies to their own business idea The course covers key activities which students may be involved in if they were to set up and/or manage a business whether small, medium-sized

or large It also introduces students to some basic management tools and models

The course covers four themes

• Marketing and development

• Managing business activities

• Business decisions and strategy

Employers also view A-Level Business favourably because of the way it develops certain study skills, such as problem-solving

Business students find employment in a wide range of industries and professions

The course covers cells, biological molecules, exchange of

substances between organisms and the environment during the

AS part of the course; whilst genetics, homeostasis, ecology and

control of gene expression are to be found in the A Level There

is practical content throughout the course, with 12 practicals

being compulsory and the skills and theory of these practicals

will be part of the A Level exams

A Level exams will be at the end of the second year and consist

of 3 papers each lasting 2 hours

Paper 1 (91 marks) covers all topics found from the first year of

the course Paper 2 (91 marks) covers the second year course

components and paper 3 (78 marks) covers all content, practical

skills and an essay question from a choice of 2 Practical based

questions will consist of at least 15% of the final mark

First year:

Biological molecules and biochemistry, cells and their fine

ultra-structure, how organisms exchange substances with

the environment, genetic information, how organisms show

variation and to measure this, different relationships between

organisms

There is a fieldwork course offering a residential visit focused

around the development of ecology investigation skills, relevant

to the second year of A level This will involve a 4-night

residential fieldwork visit to Nettlecombe FSC at a cost of around

£360

Second year:

Energy transfers in and between organisms; organisms

responding to changes in their internal and external

environments; genetics, population biology, ecology and

evolution; the control of gene expression

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Terminal exams at the end of Year 13 for A Level

Throughout the course teachers have to assess whether the students pass or fail the practical aspect of the course and this will appear as a separate pass/fail on their certificate

BIOLOGY

For more information contact: Dr William Butler

Board: AQA

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A Level Chemistry B will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of chemistry It covers a range of different contexts, conveying the excitement of contemporary chemistry

This combination of academic challenge, relevant context and practical focus makes the prospect of studying A level Chemistry

B highly appealing You will learn about chemistry in a range of different contexts and the impact it has on industry and many aspects of everyday life You will learn to investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts

Key features

• Simple straightforward assessment through examinations

• Based on key contexts relevant to chemistry

• Opportunities to build practical skills through a range of experiments and investigations

There are 10 modules covered throughout the course 1-5 are covered in Y12 and 6-10 in Y13

1 Elements of life

Atomic structure; Chemical equations and the mole; Titrations;

Periodic table; Group 2 chemistry; Bonding and shapes of molecules

2 Developing fuels

Thermochemistry; Catalysis; Alkanes and alkenes; Addition polymers; Isomerism; Dealing with polluting gases

3 Elements from the sea

Halogen chemistry; Redox chemistry; Equilibrium

4 The ozone story

Rates of reaction; Radical reactions; Intermolecular bonding;

Halogenoalkanes; Ozone layer

5 What’s in a medicine?

Chemistry of the OH group; Carboxylic acids and esters;

Analytical techniques

6 The chemical industry

Equilibrium; kinetics; nitrogen chemistry; the costs and effects

of chemical processes

7 Polymers and life

Enzyme catalysis; amino acid and protein chemistry; proton and 13C NMR; structure and function of DNA and RNA

To achieve a Practical Endorsement you will be expected through a range of experiments to display your

• Making and recording observations

• Researching, referencing and reporting

Where can A Level Chemistry B take me?

A Level Chemistry B is an excellent base for a university degree

in healthcare such as medicine, pharmacy and dentistry as well chemistry, the biological sciences, physics, mathematics, pharmacology and analytical chemistry Chemistry is also taken

by many law applicants as it shows you can cope with difficult concepts Chemistry can also complement a number of arts subjects

A range of career opportunities including chemical, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries and in areas such as forensics, environmental protection and healthcare The problem-solving skills are useful for many other areas, too, such

as law and finance

Students will normally be expected to have achieved a double grade 6 in Science or a grade 6 in Chemistry together with a grade 5 at Mathematics

Total of 6 hours of examinations (2 x 2 hours 15 minutes and

1 x 1 hour 30 minutes) taken at the end of the course

A wide range of question types including multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions

Opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of both theory and practical skills through the examinations

For more information contact: Dr Fiona Aicken or Dr Alison Simpson Board: OCR Chemistry B (Salters)

Extended Certificate; 4 Units studied (equivalent to 1 A Level)

This course really focuses on the vocational aspects of business

so you will find a lot of teaching is based on case studies,

application to a variety of different businesses, visiting speakers,

role plays and visits to industry

As part of the course students will be expected to arrange

and undertake at least 40 hours of work experience The work

experience is an integral part of the course; and planning and

reviewing your work experience will provide evidence for one of

the four units covered

Students need a grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Language

CAREER PROGRESSION

BTECs earn you UCAS points and are therefore valued by

universities allowing you to take on HND/HNC, foundation

degree course or honours degree Students can go in to a

wide range of employment, including retail, finance, HR and

marketing

Students will be assessed by a mixture of:

• Assignment - Set and marked internally

• Task - Set and marked by Pearson Edexcel (exam board)

• Written exam - Set and marked by Pearson Edexcel (exam

board)

The core units studied are;

1 Exploring Business – internally assessed assignment work

2 Developing a Marketing Campaign – externally assessed task

– 3 hour supervised case study question

3 Personal and Business Finance – 2 hour written exam

The optional unit is:

Work experience – 40 hours work experience supported by

internally assessed portfolio work

For more information contact: Mr Jon Scourfield

Board: PEARSON EDEXCEL

BUSINESS: BTEC

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

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• Focus on programming, building on our GCSE Computing and

emphasise the importance of computational thinking as a

discipline

• Put computational thinking at its core, helping students

to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and

understand human and machine intelligence

• Allow students to apply the academic principles learned in the

classroom to real world systems in an exciting and engaging

manner

• Give students a clear progression into higher education, as the

course was designed after consultation with members of BCS,

CAS and top universities

There are 3 main units:

01: Computer Systems (40%)

02: Algorithms and Problem Solving (40%)

03: Programming Project (20%)

An interest in solving problems is the main requirement,

along with GCSE Computing at grade 5 or above Evidence of

extra-curricular projects related to computing would also be a

consideration A summer project will be provided

Computing is, to the modern world, what engineering was to

the Industrial Revolution Few industries do not use computing,

and the reach of the systems seems to be deepening all the time

Studying Computer Science will give you a very wide range of

career paths The A Level opens the doors for students to go on

and do a Degree, Diploma or study other sciences The options

available to students are limitless, but include software/hardware

development, database administration, network security and

maintenance as well as many others

A Level01: Computer Systems (40%) 02: Algorithms and Problem Solving (40%) 03: Programming Project (20%)

a crime is detected? Perhaps you are interested to know more about the new exciting course in Criminology?

Criminology is the study of the reasons why individuals commit crime By understanding why a person commits a crime, we can develop ways to control crime or rehabilitate the criminal This course will enable you to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and suggest ways of reducing crime You will also develop the knowledge and skills to research policy

in practice, assess campaigns for changes in awareness and examine information to review verdicts in criminal cases

Level 3 Certificate Course (Year 12)Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime

(Internal Non Examined Assessment)You will explore how crime reporting affects the public perception of crime and criminals You will then go on to study how campaigns are used to bring about change and plan a campaign of your own Controlled assessment units are internally marked but externally moderated

Unit 2: Criminological Theories (External Exam)

You will discover and assess psychological and sociological theories that have been put forward to explain why crime occurs You will also explore how these theories influence crime control policies

Level 3 Diploma Course (Year 13) Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom

(Internal Non Examined Assessment)You will gain an understanding of the process of criminal investigations and then go on to learn about the prosecution

of suspects and be able to review criminal cases Controlled assessment units are internally marked but externally moderated

Unit 4: Crime and Punishment

(External Exam)You will study every aspect of the criminal justice system and the types and purposes of punishment in England & Wales

Candidates are expected to have grade 4 or above in English

This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue a career

in Criminology This course can provide a route into Higher Education to study at degree level in a variety of areas such

as Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology and Forensic Science The course would also provide an excellent basis for anyone wishing to pursue a career within Social Work, Mental Health, the Police Force, Customs and Immigration, Prison Services, Court Services, Security Services, and Youth and Community Services

The course is divided into 4 units and therefore it is a modular structure You will be assessed at the end of every unit

Units 1 & 3 are internally assessed by your teachers and units 2

& 4 are examined through a 90 minute external written paper in June of each year

Units 1 & 2 lead to a Level 3 Certificate in Criminology, worth 50% of the Level 3 Diploma

Successful completion of the 4 units, over the 2 years, leads

to the Level 3 Diploma, which is equivalent to an A-level and carries the same UCAS points

For more information contact: Mrs Nicola Butterworth Board: WJEC

CRIMINOLOGY -

DIPLOMA (2 YEARS)

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