1. Freman College
6th Form

2. The Pastoral Team Mr Green Miss Lord Mr Tiffen Mr Wilson
Mrs Malley
SENCO and Safeguarding
Office in the Maths block
Mr Thornewill
Assistant Head
Office opposite the Library
Mr Green Miss Lord Mr Tiffen Mr Wilson
Heads of House
Office next to Mr Thornewill’s, between Dining Area and the Library

3. The Sixth Form team
Mr Abell
Mr Hemel
Mrs Waite

4. Aims of the evening: Understanding of structure of post-16 courses
Life in the 6th Form
Looking ahead – post 18 choices

5. What qualifications will Freman students get?
A-level
A-level
A-level / Diploma
A-level
A-level
A-level AS
A-level
A-level
A-level
EPQ

6. What are A Levels? Two years of study …
…assessment at the end of Year 13

7. What is the Cambridge National in Sport Science?
Portfolio of coursework built up over two years

8. Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

12. Your relationship with your subjects will change over time
Enjoyment of
subjects
Time

13. Your relationship with your subjects will change over time
Enjoyment of
subjects
Time

14. Your relationship with your subjects will change over time
Enjoyment of
subjects
Time

15. Wise words from the Upper Sixth (taken from Student Survey 2015)
Be patient. It’ll feel tough at first but you get used to the jump between GCSE and A-level.
Always ask if you don’t understand anything.
Don’t seek approval from your teachers. You’ve got to be your own champion.
Stay positive.
It will be hard to adjust at first but don’t let that put you off.
Be honest with the way you’re coping with work. Admit early if you need help with anything.

16. All things are difficult before they become easy

17. The track ahead Start Trial Exam 2 Trial Exam 1 Trial Exam 3

18. Tracking your progress
Target grades
Half-termly assessments
Trial Exams: January & June
Parents’ Consultation Evening: January
Progress Reports: November, January, July

22. What could get in the way of your success?
Absence (at least 95% attendance is needed)
Too much paid work (no more than 10 hours)
Not working enough between lessons
Not accepting support

23. What support is available?
Subject teachers
Sixth Form Team
Learning mentors
Tutor & Head of House

24. How can parents help? Provide study space at home
Help with attendance & punctuality
Take a look at “review notes” from lessons
Help with planning revision timetables
Keep us informed

25. A sense of direction

26. Art Foundation
University
Gap Year
Apprenticeship
School-leaver scheme
Employment
FE College

27. Destinations of our 2017 leavers

31. What progression support do we give?
Lunchtime careers presentations
Individual careers interviews
Information in the Sixth Form block
UCAS Information Evening
UCAS Student Convention
Presentations from universities & apprenticeship providers
“Alternatives to university” evening
Personal Statement / CV-writing workshop
Mock interviews
Ex-student advice day

33. Early Applicants’ Programme
Oxford
Cambridge
Medicine
Veterinary medicine
Dentistry

34. MOOCs

35. Work-related learning
Lower Sixth workshops
CV-writing
How to succeed at interviews
How to research employment opportunities
Work-shadowing
February 28th

36. Work experience
Recommended for everyone
Avoid term time
Plan it early

37. Work experience Teaching … 2 weeks’ experience in 1 or 2 schools
Medicine & nursing … minimum 2 weeks’ experience in 2 health-related jobs
Vet … minimum 2 weeks’ experience in 2 animal-related jobs

38. Key messages Keep your focus on the winning line
Trial Exam 2
Trial Exam 1
Keep your focus on the winning line
Use strategy to get the boost you need
Be remarkable
Trial Exam 3
Trial Exam 4
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