Keeping on Track 5 th February 2014 NBP16 PEG PAIR PURPOSEFUL ASPIRATIONAL INDEPENDENT RESILIENT

January current grades Based upon teacher judgement using a range of evidence for example mock exams. At this stage still plenty of time to improve – most progress at AS happens between now and the exams Students should see subject teachers if they are concerned about their progress Support offered by curriculum areas include: Drop-in sessions Supported study Revision classes Small group work Individual support Upgrade Parents evening on 25 th February Tutors will be working with students looking at ways forward with their learning P16 team will contact home if we are concerned about the overall progress of a student

Coursework BTEC subjects and practical based subjects - management of critical deadlines Responding to feedback from teachers to aid improvement Know when the catch up sessions are and attend them!

11 Teaching weeks left before the start of written exams – Monday May 12 th This excludes 2 weeks for Easter Holidays and half term week Feb 16 th to Feb 20 th. Monday 7 th April – Friday18 th April Countdown

Quick wins Study time table. 4 hours per subject, per week Quiet and clutter free study area at home Use study periods effectively Open communication between student and teacher Attend every lesson Submit every piece of work required from teachers Start thinking about future – something to work towards Part time jobs – 9 hours or less

Go through past papers and markschemes as much as possible. Also look at examiner’s reports Plan your revision! Colour code your plan and make sure it is balanced Make sure you do all of the homework you are set and get it in on time!! Take time to go through your answers, and talk to your teachers to make sure you understand what you have been told. Maintain lists of key terms and definitions. (but these alone won’t get you through!) Use any online resources you have been told about – they are great for basic knowledge and background reading Time yourself carefully when practising, and during the real thing Follow the feedback you are given by your teachers – they are experts at how to do well in the exams The Voice of hindsight (based on survey of students after mocks)

Revision plans Son/Daughter should have some revision plans/timetable as soon as they can Academic mentors and tutors can help with completing these Students should be making use of the learning resource centre in both learning communities during their school based study periods

Year 12 Term 4 grades March 10 th to March 18 th teaching staff review student progress Targets for improvements to be made and these will be sent home

Year 13 Intentions forms We have asked students to indicate their intentions for courses that they wish to follow in Year 13 (28 th Feb) Most students will reduce their subjects by one and then follow 3A2 courses in Year 13 4 AS subjects are continued until the AS results are out in August.

Your entry into Year 13 Good attendance (95% No unauthorised absences) Good conduct / effort At least 3 passes at AS (A- E) and in the subjects want to continue to A2 Full time study programme Year 13 place

It’s never too early to start thinking of post 18 options 26 March UWE (University of the West of England) Nationwide event Information & guidance about university Helps applicants to decide what & where to study Brings together universities/colleges within the UCAS scheme More than just information about HE: FE colleges, Connexions, gap years, student support services, professional bodies, student travel firms, student finance…. All Y12s expected to attend UCAS Convention

Open days Have a look at open day dates Plan wisely which ones to visit

Future dates… Last teaching day for Year 12 is Friday May 9th Written exams start on Monday May 12 th Study leave runs from Monday May 12 th to Monday June 2 nd (provisional) A2 courses start on Monday June 2nd where a normal timetable is resumed All 4 subjects are continued until the results in August – unless we have confirmation from you. Please do not go on family holidays during June 2nd to the end of term July 22 nd Thursday August 14 th – AS results available from 1pm onwards

Post 18 Future Days Dates and arrangements will be circulated nearer the time Variety of activities during these days including a higher education day Apprenticeships, Year in Industry Speakers from a variety of organisations Opportunities for Open Day Visits