Sixth FormInformation for Parents

Headlines

• 32% of all exam entries received A* or A grades, including 13% at A*

• 57% of all exam entries were graded A*-B

• 83% of all exam entries were graded A*-C.

Reflections on Year 12 by Year 13

• “Much harder than I thought it would be!”

• “Only three subjects but so much more work.”

• “More freedom, more independence, but a lot harder.”

• “Big step up.”

• “Much harder than I was expecting, but not as hard as Year 13!”

• “Really good relationship with the teachers –they treat you differently.”

• “Hard work but worth it – it’s really rewarding.”

• “I got involved in loads of extra-curricular things, and really enjoyed this.”

Reflections on Year 12 by Year 13

• Pace yourself

• Be organised

• Get a system in place to manage your workload properly. Remember - Year 12 is as important as Year 13!

• Talk to your teachers

• Use your private study periods well from the start.

Advice from last year’s Year 13

The Sixth Form Team

Director of Sixth Form – Mrs Pugh

Assistant Director of Sixth Form – Ms Fellows

Assistant Headteacher (KS5) – Ms Gannon

Sixth Form Administrator – Mandy McPike

Impact of A Level Reform

• End of the AS!

• Greater focus on independence

• Stretch and Challenge

• ‘Right Choices Week’

Procedures

• Attendance

• Independent Study periods

• Authorised absence

• ‘Free’ periods

• Dress Code

Expectations

• To be treated as, and act as, young adults

• Organisation of notes and resources

• At least 3 hours additional work a day

• There is no such thing as ‘no homework’

Examination Schedule

• Examinations February 2018

• Interim coursework deadlines. Btec deadlines in April

• Btec Unit Exams May/June 2018

• Mock A exams to inform predicted grades - End June 2018

Target Setting

• Optimistic and realistic

• Indicator of minimum entitlement

• Based upon average GCSE point scores

Monitoring and Feedback

• Regular Monitoring Reports

• 2 Parents’ Evenings

– 7th December 2017

– 19th April 2018

Monitoring

Higher Education and Careers

• Plan early but don’t panic!

• Work Experience

• Preparation for university applications formally starts in February

• Getting the grades right

Enrichment

• Students are to complete 2 hours a week.• Sport/Drama/Music• Philosophy/Debate Society• Gold Duke of Edinburgh• Young Enterprise• Supporting lower school students• Adopt a Teacher• Mentoring• Volunteering

Work Experience

• Students completing Btec Health & Social Care or Business or wanting to study medicine, veterinary or dentistry.

– Complete a weekly/fortnightly placement

– Extended Diploma Business students will complete an internship during the summer term.

• All other students complete a block placement during the week beginning the 11th July.

What can you do?

• Talk

• Listen

• Cajole

• Nag

• Be encouraging

• Speak to staff when you have concerns.

Remember they are teenagers!