The Forest Academy Sixth Form Progression Evening 2015

Mr MacLeod Assistant Headteacher: Director of Sixth Form Welcome to our Sixth Form Progression Evening Tonight’s aim: to make sure your child is preparing for life after The Forest Academy

In the summer of 2015, The Forest Academy Sixth Form students achieved record- breaking results! 54% A*-B grades 97% A*-E passes Highest number of students ever going to Russell Group universities Top achiever: John Reader (AAAB), is studying Languages at the University of Southampton

Where have this year’s leavers gone?

Life after the Sixth Form…five facts: 1.What is the average student ‘debt’ when leaving university? 2.What % of students leaving uni have a graduate level job within 6 months? 3.What is the difference between the average starting salary in graduate job v non- graduate job? 4.What are the number of applications for graduate job per vacancy? 5.What fraction of students being accepted onto a graduate job have already had work experience with that employer?

Mr MacLeod Assistant Headteacher: Director of Sixth Form What will guarantee their success? 1.100% commitment to their studies 2.95%+ attendance and punctuality 3.Maximising free time 4.Work experience, volunteering and charity work 5.Trips, workshops and other opportunities

Welcome to our Sixth Form Progression Evening -Ms Crawford-Singh: achievement -Ms English: progression -Debbie Fleming: work experience -Jacqueline Cullingham: apprenticeships -Lewis Baldwin: Student Finance UK

TFA Sixth Form Achievement and Progress Miss Crawford-Singh Raising Standards Coordinator

Commitment required from pupils  Respect your ability and have HIGH expectations.  STUDY – 18 hours per week is required.  Extra-curricular – ENJOY – but study must come first!  Exams are the priority! Part time jobs? Holidays?  Easter should be for revision.  Balance your social life with study – your future will be determined by your qualifications!

Timing of teaching and examinations  AS (Y12)  Taught from September - May;  Exams in May/June,  A-Level Y2 / A2 (Y13)–  Taught from June – May Exams in June  BTEC Level 3 -  Taught for 21 months  100% coursework with deadlines throughout the course

The Importance year 12 achievement  Determine progression to Year 13  Influence final level 3 outcome  Influence predicted grades  Influence university applications  Influence university offers  New curriculum reform- No resits!

Progression to Year 13 and beyond!  AS/ BTEC results  Pass grades: A to E  3 A level subjects or  equivalent UCAS PointsA-Level grade BTEC subsidiary diploma grade 140A*Distinction* 120ADistinction 100B 80CMerit 60D 40EPass

Free time v study time  “For every hour of taught time there should be one hour of study”  This would be the equivalent of a 36 hour week: should we be expecting more?  Our high achieving students will do more hours of private study  Homework and home study are vital  “I’ve got no work to do” is unacceptable

Monitoring progress  Interim Reports (IRs) every term.  Full Report- February 2016  Parents Evening- February 2016  Progress mentoring  Daily contact Consequences Achieving or exceeding target grades Underachieving target grades Home Study Privilege (HSP) Awards Prizes Progress Report

Interim Reports Excellent/ Good/ Room for improvement/ Unsatisfactory Target grade is based on the GCSE results of the student. Predicted grade is based on how well the student is performing so far.

Progression Miss English My Role:  Work one to one with every single student to ensure that all have a future pathway whether that’s a job, an apprenticeship or going to university

Aiming High Headline Figures % of students secured places at university 15% in Higher Education 20% Employment 5% Apprenticeships Highest number of students went to university Highest number of students went to top 20 universities in the country No confirmed NEETS for 2 years (not in education, employment or training)

What we can offer you that will help you decide on a future…  Work placement opportunities; this year placements have taken place at: Reed Smith, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, Citigroup and PWC  Visiting speakers, apprenticeship companies, charitable and voluntary activities and further enrichment opportunities  Links with universities such as Cambridge, Essex, East London, Queen Mary, London Metropolitan and South Bank

2015 – 2016 Calendar 2015  University Fair 9 th October  Apprenticeship Assembly 13 th October  NCS (National Citizen Service) Assembly 16 th October  Student Finance Talk 6 th November  Visit to Cambridge University 30 th November  Work placements at Citigroup 2 nd December 2016  Sixth Form Parents Evening 9 th February  Work Experience 13 – 17 th June  Careers Day 24 th June  2 nd visit to Cambridge University 27 th June  Applying to UCAS day 28 th June  First draft personal statements 8 th July  Deadline for submission of UCAS applications 14 th October

One is not better than the other you just need to find one that suits you

Life After Sixth Form - Guest Speakers - Job Market: Debbie Fleming - Apprenticeships: Jacqueline Cullingham - University: Lewis Baldwin: Student Finance UK

Debbie Fleming Work Experience Forest Academy 13 th - 17 th June 2016 School Coordinator: Miss English

What is Work Experience?  An unpaid opportunity for your child to experience working life, whilst they are still at school  A chance for them to develop and practice new skills and become more confident in their abilities  Usually non – vocational: it’s a general experience of work!

‘Own Placements’  Employers in some occupations prefer direct approach by students, they like students who show initiative, don’t do it all on their behalf!  Placements could be anywhere in England  Placements should not be with a direct family member  Help prepare how they dress and what they will say to the employer…..why do they want to work there?  Be realistic about what they will do in that job role  Check the journey route, times and the cost  All ‘own placement’ forms must be given to the school coordinator by the 22 nd February2016  All placements will be checked for suitability and insurance

Webview (Online Work Experience System) Students not finding their own placement will be issued with a pin number to enter, along with their full name To access the site students must go to click on : Placements will be limited in variety

Webview continued On 29 th February, students will be able to log in to webview and then select from ‘live jobs’ Do not do this if they have submitted an own placement form They can filter what is viewed by job category and location

Webview continued. By clicking on view they can see a full job description for the placement they are thinking of selecting They must make a minimum of 3 choices and can be allocated any one of their selections Parent/carer’s should view the selections before they submit them

Agreement Form  Following allocations, each student will receive a job description which includes a risk assessment for the job and a consent form  This needs to be signed by the student and you as their parent, guardian or carer to confirm the job description and risk assessment has been read and understood and returned to school  BEP informs the employer of the placement details  On receipt of the parental consent form and job description, students must contact the employer at least 5 weeks in advance to confirm their attendance.  Some employers may have to withdraw from accepting the placement, this can be at a late stage  In many cases, no contact = no work experience!!!

During the Placement  Whilst on placement they will be treated as an employee by the company, they can be dismissed!  They must contact their employer if they are ill, running late or attending an appointment.  They will be expected to work business hours. This is anything up to a maximum of 40 hours per week!  BEP Group will be advised if they do not attend placement and in turn will contact the school to find out where they are.  If they have any issues during their placement they must contact the school

After the Placement Evaluation  On completion of Work Experience employers can leave feedback in the student’s log book.  Students may be asked to complete a school evaluation form or log back in to Webview and leave feedback about their placement.  On successful completion of their placement, they will be issued with a certificate.

Any questions?

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Higher Education STUDENT FINANCE Tour £ ?

Maintenance Loan £6,904 Live with parents £8,200 Live away (outside London) £10,702 Live away (in London) £9,391 Overseas part of course THE FACTS Tuition Fee Loan £9,000 Full Time Students £6,750 Part Time Students

Interest Rates Inflation +3% (Retail Prices Index) whilst studying MORE FACTS EXAMPLE £25,000 9% of £4,000 = £30 Per Month Repayment £21,000 9% From April after study – interest will vary depending on salary

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