Sixth Form Information for Parents

Headlines 100% pass rate 34% of all exam entries received A* or A grades, including 13% at A* 64% of all exam entries were graded A*-B 88% of all exam entries were graded A*-C.

Reflections on Year 12 by Year 13 “Much harder than I thought it would be!” “Only three subjects but so much more work.” “It’s a shock to get low grades when you always got good grades in Year 11.” “Big step up.” “OMG!”

Reflections on Year 12 by Year 13 “Really good relationship with the teachers – they treat you differently.” “Hard work but worth it – it’s really rewarding.” “Independent learning is really important, and enjoyable.” “I got involved in lots of things outside my studies, and really enjoyed this.”

Advice from last year’s Year 13 Pace yourself Be organised Get a system in place to manage your workload properly. Remember - Year 12 is as important as Year 13! Talk to your teachers Use your private study periods well from the start.

The Sixth Form Team Director of Sixth Form – Mrs Pugh Assistant Director of Sixth Form – Ms Fellows Assistant Headteacher (KS5) – Ms Gannon Sixth Form Administrator – Yvonne Harris

Impact of A Level Reform End of the AS! Greater focus on independence Stretch and Challenge

Procedures Attendance Authorised absence ‘Free’ periods Dress Code

Expectations To be treated as, and act as, young adults Organisation of notes and resources At least 3 hours additional work a day There is no such thing as ‘no homework’

Examination Schedule Examinations 5th Jan - 13th Jan 2017 Interim coursework deadlines. AS exams for unreformed A Levels May/June 2017 Mock AS exams to inform predicted grades - End June 2017

Target Setting Optimistic and realistic Indicator of minimum entitlement Based upon average GCSE point scores

Monitoring and Feedback Regular Monitoring Reports 2 Parents’ Evenings 17th November 2016 2nd March 2017

Monitoring

Higher Education and Careers Plan early but don’t panic! Work Experience Preparation for university applications formally starts in February Getting the grades right

Enrichment Students are to complete 2 hours a week. Sport/Drama/Music Philosophy/Debate Society Gold Duke of Edinburgh Young Enterprise Supporting lower school students Mentoring Volunteering

Work Experience Students completing Btec Health & Social Care or Business or wanting to study medicine, veterinary or dentistry. Complete a weekly/fortnightly placement Extended Diploma Business students will complete an internship during the summer term. All other students complete a block placement during the week beginning the 11th July.

What can you do? Talk Listen Cajole Nag Be encouraging Speak to staff when you have concerns.

Remember they are teenagers!