2. Post-16 Programme PSHE lessons and Citizenship: Personal Statements
Kudos Programme
Careers Advice Appointments
Mock Interviews

3. Post-16 Programme
VISITS TO SCHOOL DURING PSHE: 7th September: Suffolk One 21st September: Colchester Sixth Form 5th October: Colchester Institute 19th October: Suffolk New College (Suffolk Skills Show) 9th November: Northgate Sixth Form 23rd November: Otley College

4. Choosing the right path
Talk to other people
Make visits to the Centres / Attend Open Evenings
Make visits to Websites of Centres
Study Prospectuses

5. Key Points
Apply early – especially if courses are popular for example (in the past) construction and beauty courses
Aim to complete applications before the Christmas Holiday
There is sometimes flexibility to move courses once you have been accepted by a Centre
Look carefully at different options

6. Successful Applicants
Aim high in studies
High attendance rates, punctuality and attentiveness improve achievement
Be successful in Controlled Assessments
Revision is vital (Mock Examinations will take place for Year 11 students from 5th to 16th December 2016)

7. Back up plans
Make back up applications – aim high, but, if appropriate, make alternative course and centre applications at different levels of study
Full reports published on 18th November contain a Tutor Statement. Post-16 Centres are likely to request details of current performance of students

8. Parental help Be aware of any Controlled Assessment deadlines
Offer support by talking with your son or daughter
Encourage good time management and attendance at after-school study and revision sessions
Be aware of useful revision techniques

9. Parental help
Homework: a significant time is to be spent on homework, including revision, to aid examination preparation
Please liaise with Subject Teachers if there is a need

10. Applying
Most applications for Post-16 courses are being made through the internet
Inform Tutor, and Mrs Burns, directly when an online application is completed
Make multiple applications
Please be aware that there may be a delay in hearing from some Centres

11. Further support is available
Contact your son or daughter’s Tutor or Miss Andrew
Contact Subject Teacher or Subject/Faculty Leaders over specific subject concerns
Miss Andrew will be available each lunch-time for one-to-one support with Post-16 applications should students require this