How it works at Bullers Wood

ALIS

What is Alis?

A Level Information System

Developed by Durham university

Collection of data from thousands of students over many years.

The Questionnaire GCSE results provide target grades

Target grades are worked out from the average GCSE points score

Target grades give students a point to start from.

The targets grades are aspirational, but achievable. Because we believe you should aim higher.

Av GCSE point score and Banding The average GCSE points score is produced by adding up your individual GCSE scores and dividing by the number of GSCEs taken: Grade Scores: A* 8, A 7, B 6, C 5, D 4, E 3.

Subject Chances Graphs

Subject Chances Graphs

Subject Chances Graphs

Subject Chances Graphs

Subject Chances Graphs

Monitoring Your subject teachers will discuss your target

grades with you

Those identified for D4 monitoring is based on current performance grades against target grades

All future UCAS predicted grades may be measured against this.

Why do we use Alis?

The Teacher’s View

Monitoring progress

Raising achievement

Analyse our results

Improves teaching

Clear goals

The Student’s View

Realistic view of your level

Improves your learning

Makes you matter as an individual

Keeps you focused

The Reporting System

5 reports over 2 years

First report in November

Effort grades

Current grades

Alis Target grades

If I am not meeting my target grades?

Do not panic!

Subject tutor

Form tutor

Monitoring in D4

If you are Exceeding your target grades?

Great!

Be aspirational

Keep up the good work!

How do I meet my target grades?

Work hard Listen to advice Meet deadlines Organise a sensible routine Keep paid work to a maximum of

ten hours a week

The Russell Group

University of Birmingham

University of BristolUniversity of CambridgeCardiff UniversityUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of GlasgowImperial College LondonKing's College LondonUniversity of LeedsUniversity of Liverpool

London School of Economics & Political ScienceUniversity of ManchesterNewcastle UniversityUniversity of NottinghamUniversity of OxfordQueen's University BelfastUniversity of SheffieldUniversity of SouthamptonUniversity College LondonUniversity of Warwick

Dropping your 4th Subject The University of Manchester English Literature 3 year full-time Degree Course Specific Requirements

GCSE/Standard Grade/Intermediate 1&2/Equivalent Qualifications

Subjects and grades required Minimum of grade A in English Literature (or English Language

and Literature).

GCE A/AS level grade range Minimum number required: 3

Number preferred: 3.5 

GCE A/AS level grade range AAA-AAB 

Dropping your 4th Subject The University of Manchester English Literature 3 year full-time Degree Course Specific Requirements

GCSE/Standard Grade/Intermediate 1&2/Equivalent Qualifications

Subjects and grades required Minimum of grade A in English Literature (or English

Language and Literature).

GCE A/AS level grade range Minimum number required: 3

Number preferred: 3.5 

GCE A/AS level grade range AAA-AAB 

Dropping your 4th SubjectAston University, BirminghamBusiness and Management4 year sandwich Degree Course Specific RequirementsGCSE/Standard Grade

Subjects and grades required A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C, including English Language and Mathematics.

Volume and depth of study/Tariff points and Grades

Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent) Minimum number required: 3Number preferred: 4GCE A/AS level grade range AAA-AAB 

Do Your Research! Bournemouth University Communication and Media3 year full-time Degree 

Course Specific Requirements 320 UCAS tariff points typically from 3 A-levels or equivalent.

Subjects and grades required Minimum requirement of 5 GCSEs A* - C including English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.

Volume and depth of study/Tariff points and Grades

Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent)   Tariff score Points accepted: 320 GCE A/AS level grade range  

GCE A level

Additional Information Preferred subjects include: English Literature, English Language, Psychology, Sociology, Drama & Theatre Studies, Media Studies, Philosophy, Law, Communication, History, History of Art.

BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)

Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Required grades Distinction Additional Information Only acceptable in addition to two A-Levels in relevant subjects to achieve the overall tariff.

Russell Group: Informed Choices

www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices

And finally,

Follow the advice of staff

Be part of the Bullers Wood success story

Preparing for Post Bullers Wood

Open DaysTaster days

Summer schools

UNIVERSITY VERSUS COLLEGE

VERSUS APPRENTICESHIP OR

SCHOOL LEAVERS’ PROGRAMME

VERSUS JOB

and start thinking now so that you are prepared!

THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT….

University Open Days Find out more about your intended subject

and University choices They generally start from March onwards and

continue to first term of year 13 Posters up around Inglewood Make sure you investigate ONLINE at the

various University websites Procedure:

Need a permission form signed by teachers (collect from D9)

You must catch up any work you miss

Taster Days

Offered by many Universities – get online to find out more

London Taster Course Programme: Offered by University of London Sample potential degree subjects Ensures more informed decision

making For more info: see Mr Weeks or

visit www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Summer Schools 2012Why Go? Learn about the academic subject you are

considering (it could be one not offered at school, eg Biochemistry, Medicine)

Find out what it is like at University It will look good on any University application

Where? Oxford (www.ox.ac.uk/uniq) – deadline 23.02.12 Cambridge / Bristol / Nottingham / Durham /

Imperial / UCL - Sutton Trust (http://www.suttontrust.com/summer-schools/) – deadline 09.03.12

What are they? Residential courses (3 nights up to a week) Lectures / seminars / discussion groups /

practical work / social activities Accommodation in University campus ALL costs covered including travel to / from

event, meals, accommodation and activities Summer schools take place this summer

holiday (mostly)

Key information Have a look for yourself about the summer

schools on the internet Apply online yourself DEADLINE for Sutton trust is 09.03.12 (Oxford

deadline is 24.02.11) Please keep me advised of your progress

because I need to send through confirmation Discuss with your subject teachers If you have any special circumstances which

may help your application (disability / medical condition / carer status / time in care / first person in family to go to university), you MUST inform me privately