Post 16 Information Evening for parents Welcome

Background Large sixth form 2018 Results Destinations 100% pass rate Just over 50% of all A Level entries graded at A*-B Superb vocational results 94% of all BTEC entries were awarded Distinction* to Merit Exceptional individual performances Destinations

What are we about? Academic success Destinations Support and guidance A levels v BTECs Destinations Support and guidance Employability Developing skills/providing opportunities

What’s new? Own identity Relationships Independence Responsibility Website (ww.post16.co.uk) Twitter/facebook Own phone number (01642 736 583) Relationships Independence Responsibility Benefits of being in an 11-19 institution

Success Parents Students Academy

Key People/Support Head of Post 16 – Mrs Coning Assistant Head of Post 16 – Mrs Turner Post 16 Student Support – Mrs Hill Careers Practitioner – Ms Cook Tutors Subject Teachers

Tutors Daily contact with students Registration programme Registration at 8.25am Procedures for absence SIMS (text messages) Registration programme Study skills Getting Involved News and current affairs quiz (cultural capital) Assembly programme Key Information Support/Guidance

Subject Teachers A Level - 5 hours BTEC (extended certificate) - 5 hours BTEC (diploma) - 10 hours BTEC (extended diploma) - 15 hours To reach target grades teachers will advise 5 hours of extra study per week per subject Subject support is offered

Students Role Model Attitude Attendance Dress for success Punctuality Follow the policy Dress for success Punctuality Deadlines Independent Study Speak Up!

Parents Website Academic Tutoring STCE Holidays/absence November STCE Holidays/absence Help them to create a learning environment Literacy/reading Awareness of current events Help with ‘balance’ Speak Up!

Professional Placement Programme Unique to Post 16 The top growth career areas in the north east Made up of: a work placement a graduate assessment centre psychometric profile Jackson’s law firm, James Cook University Hospital, Specsavers and Santander are all currently part of the programme

Careers/University Support Committed and dedicated Careers team Full time Careers Practitioner Student specific 1:1 guidance Careers Library Lots of support with university/careers process Next Steps Day for students (June) Evening for parents (June) Finance Evening (the following March)

Balance/Get Involved! Student Council Teaching Assistants Academy Ambassadors Helping out in tutor groups Links with local primary schools

Financial Support Bursary Fund

Extra support Alliance Psychological Services

Why? One in Four (25%) young people in the UK experience suicidal thoughts (Young Minds) Among teenagers, rates of depression and anxiety have increased by 70% in the past 25 years, particularly since the mid 1980’s (Young Minds) 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year (Mental Health Foundation) The ‘No Health Without Mental Health’ Strategy states very clearly, the evidence is that early intervention support for children and young people is key to improving their mental health.

What is offered An effective early intervention and evidence based service. One to one Counselling or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions within the college or access to other sites and therapies across Teesside. A safe, confidential space for students alongside safeguarding

Common presenting issues Loss/Bereavement Family Breakdown Peer, Family, personal relationships Anxiety/Stress (including exam stress) Phobias Low mood/depression Transitions Impact of Bullying Behavioural – Anger/Self-Harm General emotional – self-esteem, confidence Sexuality and gender Child Protection/Safeguarding - disclosures

Referral Pathway 6th Form Students Email students@alliancepsychology.com Ring/Text 0800 2300688 or 07823 555469 Students/Staff/Parent Speak to Post 16

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