Sixth Form Course Guide 2013-14 - The Purbeck School

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Your Post 16 Programme We offer a range of courses to suit different needs and abilities. These are Advanced courses (A Level and Btec Level 3) and a Level 2 Access Course (GCSE Level). Advanced Courses; we offer two pathways for Level 3 advanced courses; Route A and Route B. Route A This is the more traditional academic ‘A’ level route. As a general rule, most Route A courses require a minimum of 2 B’s and 3 C’s at GCSE including English and Maths grade C or above, however, each course has its own specific requirements which are outlined in this section under each subject heading. A full ‘A’ Level consists of 2 parts: ‘AS’ (Advanced Subsidiary) in the first year followed by a second year known as ‘A2’. Typically students take 4 ‘AS’ Levels in their first year (although a small number may take 5) and then continue just 3 (a small number do 4) into A2. Students with the necessary entrance qualifications can mix courses from both Route A and Route B. Route B This is a more applied qualification route. Students following this route typically need a minimum of 5 C’s at GCSE including English and Maths grade C and above. Some of these courses are two year courses and students must complete both years in order to get the Level 3 qualification. Depending on which subjects they chose these students may do three or four courses in their first year and continue three into their second year. All Route B Level 3 courses earn equivalent UCAS tariff points for Higher Education purposes. Route C - Level 2 Course – (GCSE equivalent) In 2013 we are running a specially designed Level 2 Access Course for students to develop their skills which will enable them to progress to Level 3 courses or an apprenticeship or employment. This course runs for 1 year. The entry requirement is 5 GCSE’s grade A-E The Options Process The Initial Intentions Form your child has received is due back on 19 th December. Then on Wednesday 30 th January 2013 from 5.00pm – 7.30pm a Sixth Form Information Evening describing all of the courses that we offer in the Sixth Form will be held in the Purbeck Hall. Teachers from all subjects will be on hand to answer your questions. There will also be a presentation about the options process by the Sixth Form team at 6pm. Following the information evening students need to complete an application form for The Purbeck School Sixth Form and return it by 14 th February 2013. In March 2013 all students who have applied to The Purbeck School will be invited for interview. The interview allows us to have an informed conversation with your child about how well their choices fit with their future plans. Who else can help? The School Ansbury Careers Advisor is available in the Learning Resources Centre to give advice and guidance to students on Thursdays. Should your child wish to make a one-to-one appointment they should email Mrs J Seymour at: jseymour@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk
Route A Subjects (A Levels) Route B Subjects (Applied Subjects) Art & Design - Fine Art Art BTEC Double Award (Equivalent to 2 A Levels) Biology Business Studies BTEC Chemistry Health and Social Care Drama and Theatre Studies Applied ICT Economics Leisure Studies English Language Photography BTEC English Literature Applied Science Food Technology Sport BTEC French Geography Geology German History Maths Route C (Level 2 Access Course) Further Maths Media Studies Music Physical Education Physics PRE Product Design Psychology Sociology Textiles Enrichment Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) We cannot guarantee all courses will run as it will depend on final numbers
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