1. Welcome to the Sixth Form
Year 12 Parents

2. Agenda Welcome and Introduction – Mr Webster Communication – Mrs Boon
Courses and study expectations – Mr Woods
Meet the Tutors

3. The Team Mr Chris Webster - Senior Assistant Principal
Mr Oliver Woods – Post 16 Curriculum Lead and Personal Tutor
Miss Jane Roberts - Personal Tutor and Head of Drama
Mr Steve McKay *- Personal Tutor and Head of VBE
Mrs Penny Doherty - Personal Tutor (UCAS)
Mrs Leanne Boon – Personal Tutor

4. Post 16 Results Headlines 2017
62% achieved A*B (equivalent) in year 13
56% achieved A*B at A level
80% Distinction*/D BTEC
Excellent student progression to university, apprenticeship and employment

5. Our performance last year academic year was a1
1 Outstanding
The progress students make from their starting points (GCSE average) is measured against other colleges nationally on a scale of 1 to 9. 2 3
2 Outstanding
3 Excellent 4
4 Very good
5 Good 5 6
6 Satisfactory 7 8 9
7 Less than satisfactory
8 Relatively poor
Our performance last year academic year was a
9 Poor
2 (top 10% nationally)

6. The Collingwood offer:
Ongoing support for the full two years of Sixth Form

7. Communication Email Twitter @collingwood6th
Website – www/collingwoodcollege.com/sixthform
In Touch
Parent Portal (including reports)
Weekly Newsletter

8. Personal Tutorial Programme
Mentor - link between home and College
1:1 tutorials
Group tutorials
IAG and UCAS

9. Linear Qualifications
2 year qualifications – exams at end of course, minimal to no coursework
New BTEC – externally set and assessed briefs, exam component.

10. Study Options 3 subjects means 10 hours of independent study a week.
Students will have 9 hours of independent study periods added to their timetable
Spaces – Library, 007
Subject specific areas: Business 212, Media 110, Technology – V block, Art (make space available)
Super Curriculum – department intervention
Intervention – must be in 007 for registration reasons

11. Parent Portal Relevant curriculum documents you can access:
Subject Information sheets
Year/Term planner
PLCs