The Charter School Sixth Form The post 16 experience

OUR SUCCESSES – 2014 – the best ever A Level Results 64% of all A Level grades are A* - B 32% of all grades were A*or A More than 98% of all year 13s achieved a place at their chosen university; including Oxford, Warwick, Bath, Edinburgh, Durham college of high level apprenticeship.

POST 16 TEAM Year 12 Tutors 12C – Ms Fletcher & Ms Cearns 12H – Ms Mellis 12A – Mr Timms 12R – Dr Todd 12T – Ms Close 12E – Mr Rolfing 12R – Mr Soanes 12B – Ms Burlton Ms Davies – Director of Learning: Post 16 Ms Jess – Head of Year 12 Ms Lucas – Post 16 Progress Leader Ms Proctor - Public Affairs Manager Ms Hallinan – The Sixth Form Administrator

HOW DOES IT WORK? High Expectations + Effective Support

EXPECTATIONS Sixth form students commit themselves to: Treat post 16 study as a lifestyle – you need to study outside of your lessons. Your working day should be like a job. The more you put in the more you get out. 100% attendance and punctuality - authorising absence – ID cards must be carried out at all times. Your child needs to use their increased freedom responsibly

SUPPORT Teachers commit themselves to: Planning outstanding lessons. Providing many opportunities for assessment which will be communicated via the Module Report. Catch-up classes after school for students falling behind or below target. Informing parents of any problems via the ‘stage’ system. Achievement Evening – 26 th November. Practice exams – the week commencing the 5 th January.

SETTING THE STANDARDS The first five weeks of this term will shape what happens in the next two years. There is limited flexibility to change course and only after discussion with subject teachers and agreed by the Director of Learning.

RELENTLESS Qualifications are a relentless examination of your child’s abilities, academically, mentally and emotionally They are tough, and do not pause for illness, bereavement, relationship issues, etc. Your child needs your support Minimum progression to Year 13 requires 2 D grades (A-Level) or 2 Merits (BTEC)

REPORTING and COMMUNICATING As in The Charter School: 5 modular reports through the year Progress against target grades Charter Standard – Traffic light system Other forms of communication: Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Text messaging Letter Phone calls Evening events

WHAT IF IT GOES WRONG? Attendance texts Stage system Parental Contact Meetings Expectations Contract Failing to succeed at Stage 3 might been you are asked to leave that course or the Sixth Form

THE WORLD BEYOND SCHOOL LIN PROCTOR – PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER 2009 – the Credit Crunch changed the rules ‘Employability’ is the key word There is an equation: E = Q + WE + S x C E = Employability Q = Qualifications WE = Work Experience S = Skills C = Contacts

THE GOOD NEWS…… Changing markets mean changing opportunities We have strong relationships ‘A team that looks the same isn’t a good team’ - IBM

Ambition to Reality Award (CAREER – Charter Ambition to Reality Employability and Enrichment Reward)

AMBITION TO REALITY Mock interviews CV writing skills Presentation training Financial Awareness Celebration event King & Wood Mallesons

WHAT CAN WE OFFER? Mentors (subject or skill-based) More than 100 from a range of professions – King’s College Hospital, PwC, King & Wood Mallesons, IPC Media and more

CAREERS FAIR More than 50 guests

VOLUNTEERING Many links with organisations such as: Dulwich Picture Gallery Dulwich Helpline Free the Children King’s College London PDSA Village Books Whippersnappers

ASSEMBLIES AND LECTURES Jo Brand – comedian Camila Batmanghelidjh – founder, Kid’s Company Fiona Millar – journalist Ruth Spellman OBE Baroness Helena Kennedy – Human Rights Lawyer Maggie Aderin-Pocock – space scientist Fiona Day – Producer Radio 2 Julie Bentley – Chief Executive of the Girl Guides Margaret Evison – Mark Evison Foundation Christine Ohuruogu – World Champion 400 metres Joanna Abeyie, Print & Broadcast Journalist Natalie Foster, Barrister Sheila Nortley, Producer & Writer Tracey Herald, Head of Community, 02 Telefonica Sefa Nyki, Broadcaster & Presenter, Bang Radio Terry Ryall, CEO of Vinspired Keysha Davis, Editor Black Hair Magazine Naomi Deru, Fashion designer

EXPLORING THE WORLD New York Romania Iceland Ghana Kenya

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NOW? Talk to your child about the subjects they are taking – if you have any concerns contact Ms Davies directly. Check your child is using their planner and how they are using their working hours. Are they organsied? Do they have folders and highlighters? Has your child got involved in the extra curricular opportunities? Students should reinvent themselves as a learner and as part of the school and wider community Keep in the know: make sure we always have your up to date contact details. Success snippets, newsletters, follow us on twitter….. NEXT EVENT – YEAR 12 ACHIEVEMENT EVENING ON THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER FROM 4 – 7PM

ANY QUESTIONS ????? Please see Ms Davies or another member of the Sixth Form team