Year 12 parents’ information evening 2012 Redland Green Learning Community

Post 16 Leadership Team Marian Curran Director Ben HoughtonAssistant Headteacher P16 Sarah HaineStudent Services Leader Sarah HeseldenAcademic Mentor Supported by reception/admin team

Outcomes for this evening Overview of your child’s P16 education Overview of your child’s P16 education Introduce you to some of our processes Introduce you to some of our processes Overview of how we support parent/carers Overview of how we support parent/carers

NBP16C A level results 2012 Fantastic A-level results 99% pass rate 47% at grades A*-B Significant proportion went to Russell Group Universities Successful Oxbridge and medicine applications Large number of students gained their first choice of University Successful job and apprenticeship applications

A levels AS – Yr 12 A2 – Yr 13 Mix of exams and coursework BTEC Level 3 Equivalent to 1 or 2 A levels Graded Distinction * Distinction Merit Pass Graded A-E at AS A*-E at A2 100% coursework BTEC level 2 Equivalent to 4 GCSEs 1 year course Core programme Critical thinking General studies Most students but not all

Life in the centre 8.25morning registration 8.25morning registration 8.45period period period period break 10.45break 11.05period period period period lunch 1.05lunch 2.05period period 5 (3.05twilight lessons) (3.05twilight lessons) Assembly every 8.25

Expectation that students on site pd 1-4 Work set by teacher Review lesson notes/ course handbook Organise folders (More than 1 teacher per subject) Read around the subject Curriculum area web sites Plan time Enrichment Plan future UpGrade Study periods

Academic Mentor on hand to help students with work. - Organisation and time management - Revision tips - Research skills - Proof reading strategies - Essay structuring Access to computers and desk space. Quiet working space in 2F1. Compulsory for some Drop in offer Teacher and/or self referral Supervised study sessions when you are not timetabled for lessons.

Attendance Lessons, registration & assembly are compulsory Lessons, registration & assembly are compulsory Reporting illness – daily (by parent/carer) Reporting illness – daily (by parent/carer) Absence in advance (by student) Absence in advance (by student) E.g’s of unauthorised absence E.g’s of unauthorised absence –Driving lesson –Part time work –Holidays –Routine medical appointments –Leisure activities e.g. Glastonbury Texting parents Texting parents Absence line

Enrichment Every Wednesday period 5 Every Wednesday period 5 PE/Games PE/Games Community Service – Envision Community Service – Envision Claremont school Claremont school Post 16 buddies Post 16 buddies Subject mentors Subject mentors Paired reading Paired reading Access to Bristol Access to Bristol Lecture programme Lecture programme Debating group Debating group Student led groups encouraged Student led groups encouraged Much more…. Much more….

3 progress reports a year (Nov / Mar) ‘Minimum Grade’ Academic reviews with tutors Subject changes Regular feedback from teachers Collapsed timetable days 1:1 study support IAG for next steps Outside agencies & wellbeing Supporting students Tutor Subject teachers Friends Parent/carers P16 team (parent surgery)

What to expect over the next two years…

Punctuality Attendance Pressure Transition vrs expectation Time management Self responsibility Managing changing relationships

Buy a ring binder and ask your teacher to go through what sections it can be divided up into Buy a really loud alarm clock! Talk about what you have learned with your classmates after lessons – it helps it all sink in Don’t be put off by the first two weeks – it does get easier! Use your study periods to keep on top of your work – don’t waste it Talk to your teachers for help – they’re really helpful! Don’t be scared to admit if you don’t understand something Get organised from day 1 and don’t forget about deadlines! The Voice of hindsight yr 13 students

Parent Support & Information Group

How to contact us… Parent surgery – Weds 3.30 – 5.00 appointment only please Parent surgery – Weds 3.30 – 5.00 appointment only please