CAm Ymlaen

6th Form Options Prospectus

For September 2024

A welcome message

Dear Student,

It gives me great pleasure to present to you this prospectus. Its purpose is to guide those of you who intend to remain in full time education by outlining the possible pathways available to you following your GCSE examinations. Education is full of decisions: already you have chosen your comprehensive school and, at the end of Year 9, the subjects you wanted to study for GCSE. You now have a choice as to where you would like to continue your education. You could stay in Bro Teifi, attend 6th Form at another school or go on to Further Education College. You will have to decide which courses to follow, which higher education colleges to attend and, eventually, which career to pursue. Before making your decision, you should consider carefully the advantages of remaining at Ysgol Bro Teifi.

· An environment which is already familiar to you – you know the teachers and the pupils

· Excellent standards in terms of academic and vocational results.

· A range of extra-curricular opportunities – School Eisteddfod, Sport, Music, Clubs and Societies, Community Work

· A close knit bilingual community with a strong Welsh ethos

· A broad and balanced curriculum which includes a range of academic and vocational qualifications. The school also provides opportunities to re-sit GCSEs in the core subjects.

· Work experience opportunities

· Excellent resources which include:

o A 6th Form Common Room with locker facilities for all students

o A dedicated 6th Form Computer Room

o A 6th Form Work Room

o Access to the school library to complete self-supported study and research

· A track record of supporting pupils in terms of completing the Welsh Baccalaureate

The important thing is that you make the most of all guidance and advice that you’ll receive and that you make the right decision for YOU! Finally, on behalf of the staff and myself, I wish you well in your examinations. I trust that you engage yourself and make a sustained effort from now to the examinations. Give of your best - nobody can ask for more.

Sincerely,

R Jenkins

Headteacher

What are my choices?

You need to consider all possibilities and make the most suitable decision for you. It would be useful to undertake some research into possible career choices so that you may make the best choice to take you towards your chosen career path. If you remain unsure, then it is important that you keep your options open and not choose too narrow a path. Broadly, your choices will be:

1. Remain in School – Continue your studies into Year 12.

2. Leave School – Attend Further Education College

3. Leave School –Apprenticeship / Training Programme / Employment

What are the advantages of staying in school?

1. If you choose to stay on at school, you will get the chance to achieve more qualifications and also gain relevant experiences which will enable you to go on to higher education or to follow a particular vocation.

2. You are used to the school and the staff and you know the pupils. You will be working with staff who know you well and know what your personal needs are.

3. The teaching methods will be familiar to you.

4. Sixth form pupils appear as young adults to the junior pupils and you will have a great opportunity to shoulder extra responsibilities and to develop your leadership qualities.

What do I need to do in order to get a place in the 6th Form at Bro Teifi?

All pupils will be welcomed into the Sixth Form provided that they have decided voluntarily to continue with their education. You must remember that it is essential that you are genuinely interested in the course and that you have the will to work.

Pupils wanting to study 3 or more Advanced Subsidiary courses must attain at least 5 GCSE passes at Grades A* - C. All pupils will be required to study 3 or 4 AS or Vocational courses and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate in Year 12.

Why study in ysgol bro teifi?

Ysgol Bro Teifi prides itself on the success of it's Sixth Form.

As a school, we do everything within our ability to meet your educational, cultural and social needs. we have fantastic resources available and committed and experienced staff who are willing to go the extra mile for you.

What resources are there for me in Bro Teifi?

Sport and Leisure

Our sports hall is the largest in Ceredigion. It is over 700m2 and can accommodate a wide range of sports including football, basketball, netball, volleyball, cricket, tennis amongst others. We also offer a fitness suite and superb changing facilities.

A full sized, floodlit all weather sports pitch suitable for a variety of sports.

2 Rugby Pitches

A full sized Football pitch and 2 smaller pitches

A synthetic Cricket crease

Fitness Suite with the very latest equipment

ART, MEDIA and Drama

A large purpose built drama studio complete with lighting rig and state of the art audio-visual systems

A Main Hall with over 450 seats and state of the art audio-visual systems

A Music Room, Green Room and Practice Rooms linked to a recording studio

ICT

All teaching spaces are fitted with the new generation of Clevertouch interactive teaching screens making Ysgol Bro Teifi one of the leading and pioneering teaching facilities in the country. There is a full WiFi facility available both internally and externally and the 6th Form will be able to bring and use their own devices, subject to the school’s BYOD policy. Currently, we also provide a laptop for each member of the 6th form if they need one.

The fully equipped technology workshops include 3D printers, laser cutters and a 30 workstation ICT Design Suite.

Who can I turn to for advice

In order to make the correct choice you should obviously seek advice from your parents and potential future employers but, in school, you can seek advice from the following people:

Headteacher

Mr Robert Jenkins

Deputy Headteacher

Mr Gareth Evans

Head of Phase 3 / Head of 6th Form

: Mrs Cerys Charles / Mrs Elinor Morgan

Heads of Faculty / Heads of Subject / Teachers

:Dependent on chosen subject

Careers Officer

: Mr Wyn Davies

Deputy Head of Phase 3 (Year 11)

Mrs Carys Williams

Career advice and education

During the two years in the Sixth Form, a programme of Careers education, advice and counselling will be organized for every pupil.

The careers officer will conduct individual interviews and will work together with members of the school staff to give advice regarding higher education. He will organise Higher Education Workshops.

Additionally, every pupil in year 12 will follow a Work Related Education programme as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate Enterprise and Employability Challenge The work will concentrate on preparing applications and achieving suitable placements at further and higher education establishments, taking a Gap Year, scholarships or employment.

Which courses should i follow?

Your choice of subjects will obviously depend on your intended career and you should discuss with the Careers Officer what entry qualifications are necessary.

There are many pupils who have only a vague idea of their career intention. It follows then that you choose a range of subjects that will ensure entry into a broad group of careers.

It is your future and you must make up your mind.

When making your decision, bear in mind these three factors:

1. Choose the subjects you enjoy most

2. Choose the subjects you are good at

3. Choose the subjects that you need in order to enable

you to follow a particular career path / Higher Education Course

It will be possible to follow several combinations of subjects in Year 12.

Here are some examples:

Student 1: 3 or 4 AS subjects + Welsh Bac Level 3

Student 2 2 AS subjects + 1 Vocational Level 3 + Welsh Bac Level 3

Student 3 2 Vocational Level 3 courses + 1 AS subject + Welsh Bac Level 3

THe welsh baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate

At Ysgol Bro Teifi, just as in any other post-16 education establishment in Wales, every pupil will follow the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

The purpose of the course is to enable students to develop and demonstrate an understanding of and proficiency in essential and employability skills. These are the skills that employers and next-stage educators value and which learners need for learning, work and life. The course makes learners better equipped for the world of work, better informed and more active citizens.

You need to take part in three challenges, and complete an Individual Project.

1. Enterprise and Employability Challenge – 70 hours of teaching, 50 hours of Controlled Assessment.

2. Citizenship Challenge – 50 hours of teaching, and 20 hours of Controlled Assessment.

3. Community Challenge – 10 hours of teaching, 30 hours of completing the challenge, and 10 hours of Controlled Assessment.

4. Individual Project – on a topic chosen by the learner

These four Components build up the Skills Challenge Certificate. As part of the skills experience, all learners must study these skills:

- Literacy

- Numeracy

- Digital Literacy

- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

- Creativity and Innovation

- Planning and Organisation

- Personal Effectiveness

You must also pass English/Welsh and Maths (Numeracy) and some further GCSE subjects, in order to pass the course at the Advanced level

What about further education?

Thinking of University or College?

In previous years, 90% of Bro Teifi pupils have attended university or college. Whilst considering your choice of course at university or college, it is important to ensure that your Sixth Form options will allow you to pursue the qualification you hope to study in the future.

The information below includes the most popular degree courses with an indication of what subjects you will need to choose now to make a successful UCAS application in Year 13. There is a wealth of information on www.UCAS.com for you to read as well.

University course along with a list of favourable subjects for entry

Architecture

A portfolio of your work in a subject such as Art. You can present your own portfolio that you have prepared in your own time using CAD for example. Many Architecture courses also require A-Level Mathematics.

Bio-medical Science

Biology and Chemistry are usually required from most universities.

Business

No specific requirement but Business courses vary greatly according to the university you wish to attend.

Chirpractic/Physiotherapy

Biology

Sports

Computer Science

Mathematics is essential and Further Mathematics desirable.

Drama/Performing Arts

No specific subject requirement but you may be asked to audition.

Engineering

Mathematics and at least one other science, usually Physics. Further Mathematics is not usually given as an entrance requirement, but it is definitely highly desirable to at least AS level. The D&T course gives you a good grounding in the skills necessary also.

Education

You can study a degree in Education and many subjects will be a solid foundation for the subject. You can also study a subject at degree level and complete a post graduate qualification in Education.

Humanities (Geography/History/Religious Studies)

Your chosen subject.

Journalism

Language and humanities based subjects are the best preparation for this course.

Languages

Welsh/English/French.

Law/Criminology

There are no specific examples but language/essay based subjects are desirable.

Politics

A mix of humanities and sciences will provide a solid foundation and good general knowledge.

Media/Film

You may be asked to give a presentation of your ideas/portfolio of your work.

Medicine

Chemistry is normally considered essential for medicine, with at least one other science subject (normally Biology).

Music

Some may ask for Grade 5 piano. You may be asked to audition.

Nursing

At least one science – usually Biology, Psychology or Health and Social Care.

Public Services/Police Sciences

No specific requirement

Sciences

Most universities will require two science A – Levels. Mathematics will be a requirement for most Physics degrees.

Sports/Coaching and Development

Sports

Ysgol Bro Teifi 6th form choices- September 2023

Please see below the initial offer of courses available in Ysgol Bro Teifi currently. The courses are split into A' Level Courses, Vocational courses and Partnership / e-sgol courses.

NOTE: Not every one of these courses will necessarily run in September 2023. The final options will depend on the number of students returning/ number of students choosing the options.

AS/A2 Level courses

Click each button to learn more about the course

Welsh

Geography

History

Drama

Religious Studies

Mathematics

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

English Lang and Lit

Business

Art and Design

Engineering Design (D&T)

Psychology

Textiles

Music

Media Studies

Health and Social Care

Physical Education

Tourism

partnership courses

The courses below are delivered in partnership with other schools or through the e-sgol scheme. (follow this link for further details)

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Further Mathematics

Criminology

Electronics

French

ICT

Medical Science

What is the opinion of our current and former 6th form students?

‘Sixth Form has been a great experience and I now feel ready to move on’

The Sixth Form work hard to raise money for charity. We lead the Phase Council and discuss ways of improving aspects of the school with the Headteacher and Board of Governors.

The library and different work rooms enable us to study in a positive environment in school.

‘I have enjoyed the opportunity to be a Head Prefect and hold responsibilities within the school’

What do i need to do next?

Following our options evening, you will need to complete an options form which will be distributed to you via Parentmail.

Even if you do not intend to return to Bro Teifi in September 2023, you will still need to complete the form fully.

If you are note currently a pupil at Ysgol Bro Teifi and wish to discuss studying post-16 with us, contact the head of Phase 3, Mrs Cerys Charles on CharlesC39@broteifi.ceredigion.sch.uk

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