2. One Centre: Two Learning Communities One Centre

3. Our Results North Bristol Post 16 A2 Results National Averages A* 10 % A* 8. 1 % A* - A 2 6 %A*- A 25. 8 % A*- B 5 3 %A* - B 5 2.8 % A* - E 9 8 %

4. 40% of university places are at Russell Group institutions 66% of UCAS applicants got their first choice place 9 students are going to Oxford or Cambridge 12 successful applications for medicine Popular universities: Manchester/Cardiff/Liverpool/Sheffield Popular courses: STEM/Social Sciences/Hums A significant uptake in apprenticeships and internships. Where Did They Go?

5. Overview of your child’s P16 education Introduce you to some of our processes Overview of how we support parent/s Outcomes Outcomes for This Evening

6. Who Can Help? Director of Centre Acting Assistant Headteacher Student Services Leader Academic Mentor Ms CurranM s Quirke Ms Webb-DickinMiss Muszynska Mrs Kempt P16 Librarian Office ManagerReceptionistAttendance ClerkAdmin. Assistant Miss Klaus Mrs Jackson Mrs WattsMrs WilliamsM iss Anderson

7. Pathways A levels/Pre U AS: Year 12 (for some) A2: Year 13 Combination of exams and coursework BTEC Level 3 Equivalent to 1 or 2 A levels Graded Distinction * Distinction Merit and Pass Graded (A-E at AS) A*-E at A2 100% coursework BTEC Level 2 BTEC Business with GCSE English and Maths 1 year course

8. New BTEC Rules Affects all Year 12 students on all BTEC courses. (Business, ICT, H&S Care, Medical Science) Students can have ONE set of feedback on each assignment they hand in IF they meet the deadline. They then have 10 days to hand in a second and final draft after receiving feedback. If they miss the deadline they will not have an opportunity to do a second/improved draft. If they fail an assignment there is an opportunity to do a DIFFERENT assignment which only addresses Pass criteria so means that a Pass is the highest grade they can then achieve in that unit. This is their FINAL chance, they can only hand in one draft of this assignment. If they fail any assignments after being given this final opportunity it means they have failed the whole course as students must achieve at least a Pass in EVERY assignment in order to pass the course.

9. Curriculum Biology Sociology Media DT Physics Maths English Biology Chemistry Maths Psychology BTEC Business Maths Music Tech Film Ancient History Maths Music Drama English Reform 2017 Mathematics Ancient History DT Film Studies Media Studies Government and Politics Music Technology

10. Daily Routine 8:30 AM registration 8:45 period 1 9:45 period 2 10:45 break 11:05 period 3 12:05 period 4 1:05 lunch 2:05 period 5 (3:05 twilight lessons) Briefing every Wednesday week A at 8:30am Enrichment and employability Wednesday afternoons If a student has an RGS lesson p1, they do not need to attend AM registration / briefing.

11. Year 12 Tutors SENIOR TUTOR 12RT12NP 12CME12SHE Ms Hovell Mrs TaylorMs PhillipsMiss LloydMiss MeekMiss Hepworth 12LWY12SPA12DSA12HA12CLK12SN Miss WylesMs PapworthMr SaddlerMrs AshcroftMrs KemptMr Neville ESSAY DOCTOR!

12. Their tutor will be their daily support and guidance - they need to make the most of it! An opportunity to explore choices for the future. Hear about opportunities which will enhance their prospects of achieving their aspirations. Both AM reg and core programme are compulsory sessions, attendance is non- negotiable. Morning Reg. & Core Programme

13. Attendance All time tabled sessions + assembly and tutor time is compulsory Expectation is 95% attendance Reporting illness – daily (by parent) Absence in advance (by student) Examples of unauthorised absence –Driving lesson –Part time work –Holidays –Routine medical appointments –Leisure activities e.g. Glastonbury Texting parents Absence Line 0117 919 8105

14. School Based Study Each student assigned SBS During SBS students have to remain in school They can use this time to: – Complete home work – Review notes – Read ahead – Organise notes – Discuss work with classmates – Revise for tests Where they are allocated Upgrade, this time must be spent in this space. Any blank period on a time table students should still use for study They are not obliged to stay in school for these sessions… But we advise that they do! Signing out

15. Upgrade Quiet working space in G001 Access to computers and desk space. Compulsory for some Drop in offer Teacher and/or self referral Organisation and time management Revision tips Research skills Proofreading strategies Essay Doctor Supervised study area. Academic Mentors are on hand to help students with work.

16. Unifrog We launched the all new exciting Unifrog network last week. It helps students audit the skills they will develop through enrichment activities preparing them for life after Post 16.

17. Opportunities PE/Games Community Service Claremont school Post 16 buddies Subject mentors Paired reading Access to Bristol Debating group Student led groups encouraged Much more…. Critical thinking AS Extended project AS (from term 6) GPR Enrichment Enhancemen t

18. Student Leadership Student President Izzi Triggs Leader of Events & Charity Jade Bellevue Da Silva Events & Charity Committee Get involved! Leaders of Learning & Wellbeing Suleekha A & Molly E Learning Committee Get involved! Leader of Facilities & Resources Nick Gibbins Facilities & Resources Committee Get involved! Leader of Outreach & Communication TBC (Year 12) Outreach & Communication Committee Get involved! Vice President TBC (Year 12) Election! Campaigning & Hustings Interview Panel & Shortlisting Applications & References Launch

19. The Bursary This bursary can be applied for by students whose parents/carers have an income of below £22,500 It can help with: – Travel (paid in full) – Books, trips, equipment, uni open days….. Free school meals (likely you will be eligible) Library deposit waived

20. The Next 2 Years What can you expect?

21. Support & Structure 2 progress reports a year ‘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 P16 team (parent surgery) Parents Friends Subject Teachers Tutor

22. The Challenges Punctuality Attendance Pressure Transition expectation Time management Self responsibility Managing changing relationships Resilience

23. Buy a ring binder and ask your teacher to go through notes organisation Get organised from day 1 and don’t forget about deadlines! Buy a really loud alarm clock! Talk about what you have learned with your classmates after lessons Use your study periods to keep on top of your work – don’t waste it Voice of Hindsight Don’t be scared to admit if you don’t understand something Talk to your teachers for help – they’re really helpful! Don’t be put off by the first two weeks – it does get easier!

24. Keep in Touch post16@cotham.bristol.sch.uk 0117 919 8100 www.nbp16c.org.uk Parent surgery Weds 3.30 – 4.30 appointment only please