First, some introductions…

A new beginning Greater autonomy More choices New friends New teachers Self organisation Self discipline Support from home and college

Our contract with you To set high standards of education and behaviour To take care of our students and treat them as individuals To enable students to reach their full potential To investigate all complaints or concerns To tell you what’s going on!

Our contract with you

Students’ contract with us Observe our standards Behaviour Respect others Full and punctual attendance Commitment to study Participate in college life

The rules Mutual respect and common sense Zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol Zero tolerance of bullying No smoking on campus No “visitors” on campus Full attendance

Helping others

Getting involved

What do students themselves say about their experiences at King Ed’s?

Timetable 8.45am – 4.00pm Flexible lunchtime Common time for workshops and 1:1 support from staff

Curriculum A mix of reformed (linear) and unreformed (modular) subjects Year 12: 3 or 4 subjects – most students with 6 As or more taking 4, but a matter of discussion and choice Year 13: 3 of the subjects continued from year 12 Summer exams only - internal for reformed, external for unreformed (or for any subjects planning to stop after year 12) Enrichment for all – a wide range of choice Tutorial GCSE English and Maths resit if needed

Mobile Technology New development for Ten subjects part of project to actively integrate use of mobile tech in teaching through computer tablet devices: English LanguageBiology English Lang/LitModern History BusinessEarly Modern History SociologyCTEC Sport Art HistoryCommunications and Culture Students may bring in their own device or contribute £50 towards the cost of buying one through us Students will need a device to access learning in these subjects. Final decision on device still to be taken but something similar to Hisense Sero 8

How is the college organised? Governors College Leadership Team Faculties Business and Social Science Humanities Literature, Languages and Creative Arts Mathematics and Science

Success through support (1) Who’s there to help? In faculties Subject Teacher Subject Leader Personal Tutor Lead Tutor Head of Faculty

Success through support (2) How will I know what’s going on? Parent portal Consultation evenings Calendar College website

Success through support (3) Across the college Learning support Study skills Careers/HE advice Work/Schools Experience Student Union Counselling/other agencies

Financial support bursary scheme Full bursary (£1200) for Young people in care or care leavers Young people in receipt of income support Disabled students in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance Discretionary bursary Family income less than £21k per annum Free meal for those entitled

Settling in Practical issues Travel and travel time Clothes Expectations “What will it be like?” Anxieties “Will I cope?” “I won’t know anyone!” “Everyone’s better than me.”

What will happen on Welcome to College day? Welcomed at the gates Student/staff helpers Arrival by 9am in tutor base Welcome by the Principal and other staff Subject sessions Advice and guidance re subject change Meet new friends!

What next? Letter from College in August GCSE results late August Bring results slip on Enrolment Day Tuesday 1 September Year 12 only in Tuesday 8 September Year 12 later start 10 am Wednesday 9 September

What if there’s a problem with GCSE grades? Missed the offer (6 B’s in most cases) Missed the requirement for an individual subject offer ( B’s in most cases))