The Arnewood Sixth Form Information Evening

The Arnewood Sixth Form Mr. Colman – Head of Sixth Form Mrs. Sheppard – Deputy Head of Sixth Form – Year 12 Mrs. Reece – Deputy Head of Sixth Form – Year 13 Mrs. Salt (Administrative Support)

Quick Guide to Qualifications Level 2 – GCSE equivalent Level 3 – A level or equivalent BTEC – Exam/Coursework/Vocational CACHE – Work related in placement/school

Exam Systems Linear A Levels – A two year course where the terminal examination encompasses both AS and A2 work. If you have chosen to study 4 AS levels there will be an opportunity to sit the external AS examination at the end of year 12 for the subject that you do not wish to continue. BTEC Courses have unit exams throughout the course

Choosing Options The Right Option – ability, careers Where are we now – taster day, mentoring GCSE Results – Thursday 22nd August Friday 30th August - Problem Solving Day sixth form office open from 8.30 – 12.00pm. Reviewing/Changing options - 2 weeks into course, fit in with blocks

Expectations Excellent attendance Aspire high – work hard Take responsibility Get involved

Attendance Aim 100% Dentist/Doctor – routine v’s special Ill – e-mail c.salt@arnewood.hants.sch.uk telephone 01425 625408 (sixth form direct line) by 9.30 am Holidays Be on time for lessons

Daily Routine Lessons Tutorial Time Tuesday 1.40 – 2.00pm Tutor time – Thursday 1.40 – 2.00pm Life skills and Mentoring Assemblies Study periods – study area (PLC), library, free rooms, R85, R86

During Independent study Extended Project Qualification Future learn course Classroom support to a subject area Mentoring of lower school students Buddy reading Employability course Leadership opportunities

Tutor Group Based on subjects Open to some negotiation in September

Monitoring Tutor groups ADDS – electronic system. Referral system Mentoring – half termly. Letter sent home if don’t attend Target grades – Alps benchmarked

Assessment & Reporting Assessment and Reporting Date E-report Friday 25th October 2019 Tutor/Parents Afternoon Wednesday 6th November 2019 Sixth Form Mock Exam Week 13th – 17th January 2020 Yr 12 Parents Evening Thursday 13th February 2020 AS Internal Examinations 15th – 19st June 2020 End of year data report Tuesday 7th July 2020 AS Internal Results Sixth Form Academic Mentoring Day Thursday 9th July 2020 AS External results Thursday 13th August 2020

Intervention & Rewards Depends on level of under performance e.g. more mentoring, letter home, meeting with Head of Department / Head of Year Rewards – Celebration Assembly, Letters home, chocolate.

Communication Students – e-mail, tutor time, Sixth Form office, The Arnewood School App, Facebook page - @arnewoodsixth - Firefly Parents – phone, e-mail, letters, facebook, twitter 01425 625408 m.colman@arnewood.hants.sch.uk l.sheppard@arnewood.hants.sch.uk (year 12) a.reece@arnewood.hants.sch.uk (year 13) c.salt@arnewood.hants.sch.uk

Part Time Work Support students taking up part time jobs, but need to keep hours modest – max. 8 -10 hours. Stop through exam periods.

Bursary Fund 16-19 You are eligible to claim if: - You currently receive Free School Meals Income support Child tax credit Working tax credits ‘run on’ Universal credit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-for-young-people-16-to-19-bursary-fund-guide

Dress Code Smart office wear – black, blue, grey, white i.e. Shirt, tie (boys only), trousers, skirt (girls only), smart shoes Strictly NO hoodies, No blue jeans, ripped jeans

iPad For Learning There will be an opportunity to purchase an iPad through the school. No obligation, although if you have your own laptop you are able to access the school internet however not the school network.

CACHE Childcare course No assembly Work related – in placement most of the time Same rules regarding attendance

Support Teachers – subject/personal Tutors - mentoring Myself/Mrs. Sheppard/Mrs. Reece Melanie Bennett University/Apprenticeship support Open Door Policy

Who do I go to if I have a problem? Subject specific – subject teacher/ head of centre General e.g. an attendance issue, illness – tutor or myself Sixth form office – 01425 625408

Russell Group/Medivet Dedicated tutor – Mr. Barrett Oxbridge/medicine visits and guidance Support with UKCAT/BMAT tests Extended Project Qualification

Enrichment Life Skills – Careers guidance, First Aid, Study skills, debating. Sports leaders/ a Language/ Chess/ knitting/ crochet/ book club Prefects – e.g. Tutor prefects, in-class support, buddy reading Community Leadership Programme – Rotary clubs Work Experience – 13 – 17th July 2020 Trips – Vietnam trip 2020/ Hengistbury Head Training Centre/Wednesday Afternoon sport/subject specific trips/ New York Drama trip/ Skiing Trip

Friday 6th September – All Day including a BBQ Raft Building Dragon Boating The Money and Medical form must be back by Thursday 22nd August

What would Yr 12 say now? It’s hard – especially Nov – Feb – 78% found transition difficult Have a great summer, but hit the ground running Be organised You can’t ‘blag it’ You have to make decisions You are a lot more independent Get involved – in or out of school

Key Messages It’s a partnership Communicate Be responsible

Enrolment GCSE Results – Thursday 22nd August – 10-12pm Problem Solving Day – Friday 30th August 8.30am - 12.00pm Enrol – Thursday 5th September 9.00am hall Lessons start – Monday 9th September Team Building session– Friday 6th September

Tutor Contacts s.king@arnewood.hants.sch.uk n.jibson@arnewood.hants.sch.uk l.green@arnewood.hants.sch.uk i.parkes@arnewood.hants.sch.uk m.gleave@arnewood.hants.sch.uk k.jarman@arnewood.hants.sch.uk a.tyas@arnewood.hants.sch.uk n.thomas@arnewood.hants.sch.uk k.Lynton@arnewood.hants.sch.uk