WELCOME TO EVENING FOR PARENTS OF APPLICANTS Supporting students into adulthood

THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENING P Follow up to the G2G Taster Day Develop our relationship Find out more about Teaching and Learning and Student Support THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENING P

THE GODALMING COLLEGE EXPERIENCE Our aims for all our students are to:- Ensure they achieve academic success and excellent exam results Be considerate and caring in the support and guidance we give taking into account different personal needs Provide a lively, stimulating and friendly learning environment Help them become independent, confident, well-informed people ready for the challenges of adulthood THE GODALMING COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

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EMPHASIS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING How is the teaching and learning of a L3 BTEC & A level different to GCSE? Extending study skills well beyond school Linking ideas and concepts more Taking initiative Having no limits and having no fear of making mistakes EMPHASIS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING

EMPHASIS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING Teaching and learning at Godalming Teachers care about their students Specialist sixth form teachers Students achieve higher grades than you would expect We are always reflecting on how well we are doing EMPHASIS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING

EMPHASIS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING The Curriculum Year Enrolment and induction Settling-in Parents Evening Benchmarks & reviews Annual review grades Preparation for final exams EMPHASIS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING

Supporting your students …

Recognising student needs Ethos We like working with your teenagers The whole person counts Focus on problem solving, growth, independence Recognising student needs

Personal approach to Pastoral Support Every student has a tutor group which meets once a week Overview of subjects to mentor and guide Personal tutor and mentor Strong support and disciplinary system including Senior Tutor Team, Counselling Team, Study Support Parental involvement when the time is right Safety Net Personal approach to Pastoral Support

First Class facilities with first class staff Counselling Senior Tutors Careers ICT First Class facilities with first class staff

First Class facilities with first class staff Qualified careers professionals Oxbridge Coordinator Coordinated programme of Careers Guidance for UCAS Sponsored degrees Apprenticeships Employment Art Foundation and other specialist courses Careers First Class facilities with first class staff

Systems that support the individual Independent Learning Centre 1600 computers across the college ICT WiFi Systems that support the individual

First Class facilities with first class staff Team of four experienced teachers and managers who specialise in Student Guidance Manage their teams of Personal Tutors Oversee for application of the support and disciplinary systems Senior Tutors First Class facilities with first class staff

Looking after the whole person Counselling Purpose built counselling suite providing a safe and confidential place to talk Counsellors who understand the teenage stage and education 5 days a week Looking after the whole person

Shaping Futures Tutorial and Lecture Programme Ties in with our responsibility to provide students with a broad education which goes beyond their main studies Several lectures a year intertwined with activities in Tutor Groups to help students develop their understanding of moral, political and social issues Developed with help from our Senior Tutor and Student Engagement Teams Managing success / Respect SU Parliament Social Media Law and Ethics Consent and Sexual Health Students’ Union Elections LGBT+ Women’s History and Feminism Mental Health Democratic Values Student debating Shaping Futures Tutorial and Lecture Programme

Keep talking! Keep Listening! Aim: to promote student independence and personal responsibility we will always work with students in the first instance to help them find solutions we always encourage students to talk with parents – you are one of their most important resources We involve parents directly when it is appropriate Keep talking! Keep Listening! Involving Parents

Department letters and communications Attendance Officer and absence emails Student Reviews 23rd January, 26th June Parents’ evenings 14th and 23rd of November, 22nd March Careers Day (evening for parents) 20th March Dates for your diary

Your college is outstanding … a warm and personal place where every student is noticed, helped and motivated to move forward to their best ability. I am so grateful to you all for accepting my two kids: they have both matured, gained knowledge and thrived academically. Thank you!

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