Goffs School Sixth Form Prospectus

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Sixth form

Respect Confidence Achievement

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Sixth form “ Students’ progress is good, and often outstanding.”

Ofsted

95%

Of Year 13 students Said they felt valued and had a positive experience in the Sixth Form

Welcome

TO Goffs Sixth Form I am delighted to welcome you to the Goffs Sixth Form prospectus, and hope that you find the information both useful and informative.

Your choice of Sixth Form is a crucial one, be your future chosen pathway university, college, training or employment. In these challenging economic times, it is essential that you are able to stand out from the crowd with the best possible grades and personal development.

Goffs School is extremely proud of its successes at Sixth Form level. In 2016, once again we achieved excellent results, 47% of A Level grades were A* – B, with our students also achieving 82% A* – C and 23% A* – A for combined academic and vocational outcomes. The overall pass rate was 100%. The majority of our Year 13 students progressed on to university to study a diverse range of courses including Banking Finance & Management, Law, Economics, Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Biomedical Sciences. Other students have progressed directly into employment and apprenticeships.

Our tutoring and teaching is excellent, and we are immensely proud of the standards that our young people achieve in their Sixth Form studies. Our philosophy is that the combination of high standards of expectations, combined with high aspirations, brings high levels of performance and success.

Our Sixth Form prides itself on exceptional standards of learning, respect, dress and behaviour.

Our expectations are extremely high and we would urge all students to consider this before making an application. We expect the very best in all areas from our students, with you actively contributing to our school community, adopting positions of leadership and responsibility across the school, and representing the very best of what Goffs has to offer.

As a result, our students thrive and succeed, and leave us to go on to secure excellence at universities, colleges and in the workplace.

We hope that you will decide Goffs Sixth Form is the right choice for you, and look forward to welcoming you to our community in September 2017. .

Our outcomes reflect excellent teaching, a highly personalised curriculum consisting of various pathways, which are matched to the needs of each student, and a continuous focus on high expectations and high aspirations.

Alison J Garner Principal

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Destinations Where can Goffs Sixth Form take you?

78%

University

10%

Further Education College

6%

Apprenticeship

6%

Employment

Top Achievers in 2016 Thomas Bradley

Becky Humphry

Josh Burns

Marc Young

Matthew Collins

University of Nottingham: Economics

Loughborough University: Economics

University of Southampton: History

Kings College London: Philosophy

A* A A

A* A A

AA B

AA B

Apprenticeship Volvo

Choosing the right courses for you The key to success in the Sixth Form is studying the right courses at the right level. At Goffs Sixth Form, we offer an extensive range of courses at different levels and in a wide range of subjects. Typically, students will take three or four AS or equivalent subjects in their first year; pursuing three of these to a full A Level or Extended Certificate at the end of Year 13.

When choosing your subjects try to choose ones which: • Allow you to progress along your chosen career path • You have an interest in and the motivation to learn about • You are most likely to be successful at, based on your GCSE predicted grades

100%

Of students left Goffs with a secure destination Our aim is to find a package of courses in the Sixth Form which is personalised to each student, so that it suits career aspirations, interests, potential higher education requirements and aptitude/abilities.

“The curriculum is outstanding.”

Before choosing your subjects you will need to carefully check specific subject entry criteria. In addition to the academic entry criteria, a good record of behaviour, application and attendance is also expected. Please be aware that a student will not be admitted into the Sixth Form if they are involved in any behaviour that brings the school into disrepute.

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Dedicated

Students will also have the opportunity to apply for one

The Goffs Business Academy The Goffs Business Academy is an excellent opportunity for students who are keen to develop their employability skills and gain experience of a professional environment. This will allow students to combine their academic studies with: • A regular work experience placement • A programme to develop entrepreneurial skills, allowing students to start and run their own business • A programme to develop employability skills, such as intensive interview preparation Potential candidates may be aspiring to progress into Higher Apprenticeships, employment or further study in areas such as Accountancy, Business/Management, Economics or Law.

100% Overall Pass Rate

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Academies

of our dedicated academies

The Goffs Sports Academy The Goffs Sports Academy is an excellent opportunity for students to combine their academic studies with: • High-level training and performance development with external coaches in their chosen sport • The opportunity to gain external qualifications as a coach and Sports Leader • Careers development specialising on future careers related to sport Potential candidates may be aspiring to progress into work or study in an area related to the sports industry (such as coaching, sports leadership, sports science, physiotherapy, sports marketing), as well as being ambitious to develop their own performance.

“ If I had to sum up my time at Goffs I would say it was about making great friends and achieving great grades.”

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Partnerships To secure top Universities, Colleges and Apprenticeships We are pleased to have established a partnership with Brentwood School – one of the UK’s leading independent schools, with a proven record of preparing students for Oxbridge and other elite universities. Through this partnership, our students have the opportunity to attend Critical Thinking sessions at Brentwood. The Critical Thinking Programme is excellent preparation for application to Oxford or Cambridge University, and is also useful for those contemplating highly competitive courses, such as Law, or those where an interview is likely, such as Dentistry or Medicine. This link is a crucial element in ensuring that Goffs students are well prepared for their university applications. In addition Goffs students who wish to apply to Oxbridge or to read Medicine benefit from interview preparation at Brentwood.

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“ (The Curriculum) is adapted well in line with the aspirations and interests of the students, and supports them in the career or continuing education they choose.” Ofsted

A Level Results

80% A*– C

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Goffs Pathway System Oxbridge / Medics & Russell Group Universities

University & Higher Education

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

5 A*– A (9 – 7) Grades at GCSE

5 A* – B (9 – 6) Grades at GCSE

(with at least a Grade 6 in English and Maths)

(with at least Grade 5 in English and Maths)

Subjects

Subjects

4 A Levels (2 of which should be facilitating subjects) + EPQ programme – highly recommended

3 or 4 A Levels + EPQ programme – optional

Specific Pathway Support

Specific Pathway Support

• University visits • Oxbridge speakers • Med student visits • Summer school and Villiers Park residential opportunities • Brilliant Club membership • Guidance towards work experience and internships • Specialist UCAS ‘early entry’ guidance • Wider reading guidance

• University visits • Summer school and Villiers Park residential opportunities • Guidance towards work experience and internships • UCAS guidance • Wider reading guidance

ALL PATHWAYS Regardless of your allocated pathways all students at Goffs Sixth Form will be expected to complete our G-Involved volunteering programme and all students will have fortnightly personal development lessons as well as two formal 1:1 careers and future destinations interviews.

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Community G-Involved programme Students volunteer in one of the following areas, minimum of 6 hours per half-term: • Academic • Music/Drama • Sports • Mentoring • Sixth Form Support • External

Our pathway system is designed to ensure that whatever your future aspirations – University, apprenticeship or employment, you are following the right courses to maximise your success.

All students applying to Goffs will be allocated a pathway which will be used to guide both the number of courses and types of subjects you will be eligible to study. Outside of the classroom each pathway offers its own unique set of opportunities to help students stand out from the crowd; whilst the opportunities are different depending on the pathway they are equally rigorous.

Academic / Skilled

Vocational / Professional

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

5 A*– C (9 – 5) Grades at GCSE (with at least a grade 4 in English and maths)

5 A*– C (9 – 4) Grades at GCSE or equivalent BTEC Qualifications

Subjects

Subjects

3 or 4 subjects (combination of A Levels & BTECs)

2 or 3 Vocational (BTEC) subjects GCSE English and Maths retake (if did not achieve grade 4)

Specific Pathway Support • Trips including a visit to the University of Essex • Guidance towards work experience and internships • UCAS guidance • Support with applying for employment/ apprenticeships

Specific Pathway Support • Trips including a visit to the National Skills & Apprenticeship Show • Option to complete regular extended work experience placements • Guidance towards work experience and internships • Support with applying for employment/ apprenticeships or further training

Employability

Personal Development

• Work shadowing • Dedicated careers guidance (including support from external careers advisors) • One-to-one mentoring • CV and personal statement advice and support • Interview practice and preparation • Mock ‘assessment day’ • External trips

• One-to-one mentoring with Learning Manager • Enrichment Days • Public Speaking • Leadership opportunities, including: • Sixth Form Prefects • Charity Leader • House Captain • Senior Student Leadership Team • The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Note: Numbers in brackets refer to the new GCSE English & Maths grades

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Courses & Entry AS/A Level courses Subject

Subject specific entry criteria

Maths

Eng*

5

4

Accounting

None

Art

B in GCSE Art if studied at GCSE All students will be required to discuss an example of their work with the Head of Department prior to being accepted on the course

Biology

A in Biology and BB in Chemistry and Physics AB in Double Science

6

5

Business Studies

C in Business Studies if studied at GCSE

5

5

Chemistry

A in Chemistry and BB in Biology and Physics AB in Double Science

6

5

Computer Science

B in GCSE ICT or B in GCSE Computing/Computer Science BB Science If neither ICT or Computing/Computer Science have been studied before, students will need to pass a Computing test

7

5

Design & Technology: Product Design 3D

C in Design & Technology: Resistant Materials, Graphic Products or Product Design

4

4

Design & Technology: Textiles

C in Design & Technology: Textiles

Economics

B in Business Studies or Economics if studied at GCSE

4 6

6

English Literature

6 in English Language and 6 in English Literature

6

Film Studies

B in Media or Distinction in BTEC Media if studied

4

Further Maths

8 in GCSE Maths (students taking Further Maths, must also take A Level Maths)

8

Geography

B in Geography if studied at GCSE or a 6 in English if not studied

5

5 5

History

B in History if studied at GCSE or a 6 in English if not studied

Mathematics

7 in Maths and pass in Algebra test

Media Studies

B in Media GCSE or Distinction in BTEC Media if studied or 5 in English if not studied

4

Modern Foreign Languages

B in language studied

6

Music

B in Music and Grade 5 in 1st instrument/voice

4

Photography

C in Art, Media Studies, Photography or a Technology subject

Physical Education

B in PE with at least a C on the Theory paper or D* in BTEC Sport

5

5

Physics

A in Physics and BB in Biology and Chemistry AB in Double Science

6

5

Psychology

B in GCSE Psychology if studied; If not, BB in GCSE Science

5

6

RS - Philosophy & Ethics

B in GCSE RS if studied and B in either Geography or History

Sociology

B in either Geography or History

Theatre Studies

B in Drama GCSE if studied Pass in performance audition for any student who has not studied GCSE Drama

7

5 4

5 5

* English Literature or Language

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Requirements

“ It is clear that Teachers care for our mental health, as well as our own personal achievements within their subjects.�

Student

Vocational Courses Course

Entry criteria

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business (equivalent to 1 A Level) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (equivalent to 1 A Level)

This will require CC in Science or Merit in BTEC Science and a grade 4 or above in Maths

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology (equivalent to 1 A Level)

All students will be required to pass an induction test prior to enrolling on the course

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Media (equivalent to 1 A Level) BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport (equivalent to 1 A Level) BTEC National Diploma in Sport: Performance & Excellence (equivalent to 2 A Levels/2 choices) OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care

This will require CC in Science or Merit in BTEC Science

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Extra-curricular activities As well as an extensive range of courses, Goffs Sixth Form will give you the opportunity to get involved in a diverse range of extra-curricular activities whatever your interests, including:

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young Enterprise Programme Young Sports Leaders Award Amnesty International Group Sports Teams including: Netball, Football, Hockey and Dance Charity Committee Mentoring younger students Prefects

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Applications Please fill in the application form and return it to us.

If you need any further advice or guidance please contact us and we will be happy to help.

We look forward to welcoming you to Goffs Sixth Form.

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