1. The Arnewood Sixth Form
Information Evening

2. The Arnewood Sixth Form
Mr. Colman – Head of Sixth Form Mrs. Sheppard – Deputy Head of Sixth Form – Year 12 Mrs. Reece – Deputy Head of Sixth Form – Year 13 Mrs. Salt (Administrative Support)

3. Quick Guide to Qualifications
Level 2 – GCSE equivalent
Level 3 – A level or equivalent
BTEC – Exam/Coursework/Vocational
CACHE – Work related in placement/school

4. Exam Systems
Linear A Levels – A two year course where the terminal examination encompasses both AS and A2 work.
If you have chosen to study 4 AS levels there will be an opportunity to sit the external AS examination at the end of year 12 for the subject that you do not wish to continue.
BTEC Courses have unit exams throughout the course

5. Choosing Options The Right Option – ability, careers
Where are we now – taster day, mentoring
GCSE Results – Thursday 22nd August
Friday 30th August - Problem Solving Day sixth form office open from 8.30 – 12.00pm.
Reviewing/Changing options - 2 weeks into course, fit in with blocks

6. Expectations Excellent attendance Aspire high – work hard
Take responsibility
Get involved

7. Attendance Aim 100% Dentist/Doctor – routine v’s special
Ill – telephone (sixth form direct line) by 9.30 am
Holidays
Be on time for lessons

9. Daily Routine Lessons Tutorial Time Tuesday 1.40 – 2.00pm
Tutor time – Thursday 1.40 – 2.00pm
Life skills and Mentoring
Assemblies
Study periods – study area (PLC), library, free rooms, R85, R86

10. During Independent study
Extended Project Qualification
Future learn course
Classroom support to a subject area
Mentoring of lower school students
Buddy reading
Employability course
Leadership opportunities

11. Tutor Group
Based on subjects
Open to some negotiation in September

12. Monitoring Tutor groups ADDS – electronic system. Referral system
Mentoring – half termly. Letter sent home if don’t attend
Target grades – Alps benchmarked

18. Assessment & Reporting
Assessment and Reporting
Date
E-report
Friday 25th October 2019
Tutor/Parents Afternoon
Wednesday 6th November 2019
Sixth Form Mock Exam Week
13th – 17th January 2020
Yr 12 Parents Evening
Thursday 13th February 2020
AS Internal Examinations
15th – 19st June 2020
End of year data report
Tuesday 7th July 2020
AS Internal Results
Sixth Form Academic Mentoring Day
Thursday 9th July 2020
AS External results
Thursday 13th August 2020

19. Intervention & Rewards
Depends on level of under performance e.g. more mentoring, letter home, meeting with Head of Department / Head of Year
Rewards – Celebration Assembly, Letters home, chocolate.

20. Communication
Students – , tutor time, Sixth Form office, The Arnewood School App, Facebook page - Firefly
Parents – phone, , letters, facebook, twitter
(year 12)
(year 13)

21. Part Time Work
Support students taking up part time jobs, but need to keep hours modest – max hours. Stop through exam periods.

22. Bursary Fund 16-19 You are eligible to claim if: -
You currently receive Free School Meals
Income support
Child tax credit
Working tax credits ‘run on’
Universal credit

23. Dress Code Smart office wear – black, blue, grey, white
i.e. Shirt, tie (boys only), trousers, skirt (girls only), smart shoes
Strictly NO hoodies, No blue jeans, ripped jeans

24. iPad For Learning
There will be an opportunity to purchase an iPad through the school.
No obligation, although if you have your own laptop you are able to access the school internet however not the school network.

25. CACHE Childcare course
No assembly
Work related – in placement most of the time
Same rules regarding attendance

26. Support Teachers – subject/personal Tutors - mentoring
Myself/Mrs. Sheppard/Mrs. Reece
Melanie Bennett
University/Apprenticeship support
Open Door Policy

27. Who do I go to if I have a problem?
Subject specific – subject teacher/ head of centre
General e.g. an attendance issue, illness – tutor or myself
Sixth form office –

28. Russell Group/Medivet
Dedicated tutor – Mr. Barrett
Oxbridge/medicine visits and guidance
Support with UKCAT/BMAT tests
Extended Project Qualification

29. Enrichment
Life Skills – Careers guidance, First Aid, Study skills, debating.
Sports leaders/ a Language/ Chess/ knitting/ crochet/ book club
Prefects – e.g. Tutor prefects, in-class support, buddy reading
Community Leadership Programme – Rotary clubs
Work Experience – 13 – 17th July 2020
Trips – Vietnam trip 2020/ Hengistbury Head Training Centre/Wednesday Afternoon sport/subject specific trips/
New York Drama trip/ Skiing Trip

30. Friday 6th September – All Day including a BBQ
Raft Building
Dragon Boating
The Money and Medical form must be back by Thursday 22nd August

31. What would Yr 12 say now?
It’s hard – especially Nov – Feb – 78% found transition difficult
Have a great summer, but hit the ground running
Be organised
You can’t ‘blag it’
You have to make decisions
You are a lot more independent
Get involved – in or out of school

32. Key Messages
It’s a partnership
Communicate
Be responsible

33. Enrolment GCSE Results – Thursday 22nd August – 10-12pm
Problem Solving Day – Friday 30th August 8.30am pm
Enrol – Thursday 5th September 9.00am hall
Lessons start – Monday 9th September
Team Building session– Friday 6th September

34. Tutor Contacts