Evening for Parents of Applicants Supporting students into adulthood Don’t forget questions for the panel!

The rite of passage The final stage in primary and secondary education The shortest phase in the schooling of a young person: just 22 months at Godalming College Almost all students at Godalming College will have an 18 th birthday whilst they are here and reach adulthood Also many, after their 17 th birthday will learn to drive which is a symbol of increasing responsibility Many will be heading for university or employment, extensive travel in a gap year – in other words leaving home for the first time

The Godalming College Experience Our aims for all our students are to:- Ensure they achieve academic success and excellent exam exam results with great teaching and learning Be considerate and caring in the support and guidance we give taking into account different personal needs Offer a wide and exciting range of opportunities and activities so that they experience a broad education Provide a lively, stimulating and friendly environment which is also safe, secure, open and free Help them become independent, confident, well- informed people ready for the challenges of adulthood

KEY FACTS Students in have a 95% satisfaction rate in relation to the quality of teaching and learning KEY FACTS Students in have a 95% satisfaction rate in relation to the quality of teaching and learning

The secrets of academic success Helping students enrol onto the right courses Great teaching with a variety of activities in lessons Godalming On-line (VLE) to support learning Regular assessment including two benchmark assessments per term in the Autumn and Spring One-to-one academic reviews between teacher and student at least once a term Parents portal, reports to parents, parents evenings Effective and comprehensive system of pastoral support

Big emphasis on teaching and learning Teaching students to – Think for themselves – Know ‘what makes a good learner?’ – Know what to do when they don’t know what to do – Know where to use skills elsewhere, not in isolation – Have the ability to connect ideas together – Know how to be ‘assessment capable’ – to understand their progress and how to move forward – Make the best use of their time in a 30 hour working week plus homework

What does a ‘normal’ timetable look like?

First class results - first class student services Excellent IT network including Godalming Online (GOL) and Student Electronic Learning File (SELF) Well stocked Independent Learning Centre with around 1500 devices across College Learning and study support with over 400 students receiving support of various kinds Counselling Service – Sue and Caroline have extensive experience and success with this age group Careers department with specialist careers advisers supporting an holistic careers education

KEY FACTS Latest government figures show a higher proportion of Godalming College students achieve First or 2:1 degrees in Russell Group universities (86%) compared with students in the independent sector (75.9%), the state sector (75.3%) or sixth form colleges generally (76.5%) KEY FACTS Latest government figures show a higher proportion of Godalming College students achieve First or 2:1 degrees in Russell Group universities (86%) compared with students in the independent sector (75.9%), the state sector (75.3%) or sixth form colleges generally (76.5%)

Pastoral support: a personal approach Every student has a tutor group which meets once a week The personal tutor also acts as a mentor with one to one meetings which focus on academic performance ‘Shaping Futures’ to enhance study skills, life skills, develop independence, maturity, moral and political awareness The personal tutor will write the UCAS reference for the student Safety net: we have a support and disciplinary system administered with consistency, fairness and respect

Shaping Futures Lecture Programme Ties in with our responsibility to provide students with a broad education which goes beyond their main studies At least 10 lectures a year to help students develop their understanding of moral, political and social issues 24-Aug ENROLMENT 31-Aug 07-Sep1 Making the best of yourself - values and respect Settling In 14-Sep2 Managing success 21-Sep3 Getting involved 28-Sep4 Social Conscience 05-Oct5 Smart Study techniques 12-Oct6 Is there such a thing as freedom of speech? 19-Oct7 The first half term 26-Oct8 AUTUMN HALF-TERM 02-Nov9 Making the best of yourself - life skills Secrets of a healthy lifestyle 09-Nov10 Driving 16-Nov11 1-1s 23-Nov12 1-1s 30-Nov13 1-1s 07-Dec14 Growth Mind Set 14-Dec15 The first term audit and review 21-Dec16 XMAS HOLIDAYS 28-Dec17 04-Jan18 Becoming a good citizen Managing Feedback - Dr Naomi Winstone 11-Jan19 The relevance of feminism today 18-Jan20 Student Auschwitz presentation 25-Jan21 Careers 01-Feb22 Careers - finding your path 08-Feb23 Revision - working smart!

KEY FACTS 97% of students say “teachers and personal tutors help ensure that College is a safe and pleasant place in which to learn.” KEY FACTS 97% of students say “teachers and personal tutors help ensure that College is a safe and pleasant place in which to learn.”

Involving parents A key aim: to promote student independence and personal responsibility If there are problems we will always work with students in the first instance to help them find solutions At the same time we always encourage students to talk with parents – you are one of their most important resources We involve parents directly when it is appropriate

Involving parents Parents’ Portal Department letters and communications Attendance Officer and absence s Student Reviews – 17 th November, 8 th March Parents’ evenings – 26 th November, 2 nd December, 15 th March Internal reviews – 12 th October, 18 th January

Involving parents 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! -a parent 15/6/2015 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! -a parent 15/6/2015

KEY FACTS 99.4% pass rate at A level 61% A*-B grades at A level 89% merit and distinction rate at BTEC KEY FACTS 99.4% pass rate at A level 61% A*-B grades at A level 89% merit and distinction rate at BTEC