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Welcome to Year 12 The start of a challenging journey
Welcome to Year 12The start of a challenging journey
About us............AS LevelsA levelsApplied A LevelsBTEC Extended Diplomas (full timetable)EPQs- Year 13 only
What we offer
About us............The culture
Caring Excellence is developedPersonalisedFocus on Teaching and learning
The pastoral structure...........
Your child
Tutor
Preparation for the futurePreparing for the work environment Role modelsAppropriate dress/hair stylesAppropriate behaviourRespect others and the environment.
The TimetablePrivate Study Blocks: Depends on what you study.
E.g. 4 x AS = 14 study blocks per fortnight
E.g. Extended Diploma = 20 per fortnight
Private study blocks must be used for study!
Sample Timetable – A Level
Sample Timetable - Extended Diploma
Teaching and LearningBuilding on GCSE
Independent learning is the key: work outside lessons!
Smaller class sizesDialogue with teachers
GCSE = ‘learn what teacher has given you’A level = ‘research and discuss it’
Top grades require: autonomy & independence
2—3 hours outside of lessons per day.More responsibility for own learning
Independent learning!
How can you facilitate this?Summer reading listResearching a topicIdentifying areas to improve Taking notes/organising worksheets
Knowing where to turn for helpExams are in June only
The importance of the tutor:Ultimately we will:
Write a referenceMentorGive out InfoBe an intermediary
Attendance= a major success factor.To be ‘the best they can be.’
Even legitimate,authorisedabsenceneeds to bebelow 20%.
Falling attendance is the first signthat help is needed
Attendance
How we monitor attendanceAttend every tutor am session
Use of TARSLesson by lessonStudy blocks and signing out (Fire drills!)Foreseeable absence — orange holiday formUnforeseeable absence — note to tutor
Ringing in: Mrs Davies or Mrs Nichols in the sixth form office
Tracking progressNew system: 4 reports a year:
effort, attainment, target grade
Tutor report in the summer.
Mentoring Day in Novemberto coincide with tutors’ evening
Parents’ evening in January
Sharing is good practiceDialogueTutor is the first port of call:
Head of Year: Ms Daniel
Assistant Head of YearMiss Player
Transitions post-18University degreeFoundation degreeAdvanced apprenticeship
www.ucas.comSummer workCareer based work experience
Informed ChoicesA Russell Group list of Facilitating subjects
http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices
• Maths & Further Maths• English Literature• Physics• Biology• Chemistry• Geography• History• Languages
These subjects give you wide options, but there are many other A levels.
EnrichmentGood citizens of the futureVolunteering opportunitiesIn main school classroomsIn the wider community
Other Pastoral Experiences:MP visits Study Skills workshop Learn2Live road show: NovUCAS visit to West point -MarUCAS day JuneJune examsWork Experience
The 16-19 BursaryYou may be eligible for some financial help.......16-19 Bursary – letter at the back.
3 Criteria...Student in care,
or family receives income supportFree School MealsHousehold income of less than £20, 817
Housekeeping.Bring GCSE results if external applicantEnglish and Maths GCSE retakes compulsory
Appointments available on 22nd/23rd August
Renewal of IEP: tutor to contact Mrs OughTo take :
Bursary information; Summer reading list.
Any Questions?
