1. Little heath school learning for life  together  one community

2. Introduction to sixth form

3. PurPose of Evening
Share ideas on how we can work together to help our young people achieve:-
Academic success
Gain the skills required to move onto the next step in their careers
Leave the Sixth Form feeling confident to meet the challenges of life beyond Little Heath.

4. Why we have arranged this evening
KS5 is becoming more challenging - two year journey but students need to hit the ground running.
Important to work together with all adults involved to support our young people.
Research shows that as children get older parental encouragement and interest in, their children’s learning are more important than direct involvement .

5. The Team Ms Vignali – Head of Sixth Form Mrs Zell – Head of Year 12
Mr Jessop – Head of Year 13
Mrs Bell – Sixth Form Receptionist
Mrs Wilson – Sixth Form Admin Support
Mrs Wooller - Careers Leader

6. How to be a successful sixth former

7. The Basics - Academic success
Work hard
Attend all lessons and arrive on time - this time is precious . Lessons are not optional.
Organisation – start from day 1, folders, revision notes
Engage in lessons - be prepared to talk and share ideas
Check SMHW daily –for extra reading ideas and extension work
Meet deadlines

8. Essential skills for Success
Commitment and dedication
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills:
Creative Thinkers
Effective Participators
Reflective Learners
Team Workers
Self Managers
Independent Enquirer
Perseverance
Ask for help

9. Study programmes The basics Lessons
Subject study periods – 2 per subject per fortnight
Study periods – independent research/extra reading
Study at home – 6 hours per week per subject outside of lessons
MOOCs
Wellbeing
Other academic and non qualification activities e.g. attending talks by visiting speakers, attending after school extension activities, attending visits organised by the school to universities…
There is always something to do…..

10. moocs = More Open Online Courses
BBC Article:
“Free online programmes, aimed at helping sixth-formers bridge the gap between school and university, are due to launch this summer. The university-led "massive open online courses" (MOOCs) will be available on the FutureLearn website …The aim was to help students choose a degree course "that is right for them"

11. weLLBEING
Despite all of our messages about working hard, it’s extremely important that our students take time for themselves as it can be a very stressful time.
Timetabled period once a week
Do something they are passionate about which will them relax
Facilities available in the centre
Supported by discussions about these issues in the mentor programme

12. The Basics – preparing for next steps
Taking every opportunity to develop the skills and get the experiences which will help them stand out for the competition.

13. Thinking from the first moment about planning their post sixth form application
CONTEXT
In January 2019 there were 373,730 applications made to UCAS for university places! The National Apprenticeship Service suggest that there are approximately 21 applications for every 1 offered apprenticeship! How will your child stand out from the crowd?

14. Essential skills for future careers
Leadership
Organisation
Resilience
Initiative
Communication skills
Need to take every opportunity to develop these

15. What are employers and universities looking for?
Grades and courses
References
Additional relevant experiences
Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
Knowledge of the world around you
Passion and personality
Why this is iMportant

16. Non-Qualification Activities
Prefects
School support
Duke of Edinburgh
Mentoring – working with young people
Outside of school - NCS
Work experience
Jobs
Passions and interests
These opportunities are signposted in Careers bulletin and on the digital signage

17. How can you support
Look at their folders and discuss their work with them – if they can teach you then that’s a great way to learn
Make sure that they work at home – show my homework is still used for sixth formers.
Encourage them to read around their subjects – easy with the internet.
Use show my homework to check deadlines and support.
Ask them what their target grade is –this is the minimum grade they will be expected to achieve and is based on GCSE results.

18. How can you support
Get them talking about their post sixth form plans early
Look at the careers bulletin and point them in the direction of any relevant experience
Encourage them to take up all the opportunities we offer
Keep an eye on part time jobs – no more than 8 hours a week.
TALK TO US

19. Key Dates for you to be aware of
Initial recording – October 2019
Year 12 mentor evening
Reading scholars application – deadline – 8th November
Russell Group Evening- January
Year 12 Parents Evening
PPEs May 2020
June - resit exams for students who have underperformed in their PPEs
June start filling in the UCAS form
Work experience week starting 6th July

20. Year 12 Work Experience Week commencing 6th July 2020
Duration – 1 week (or can be less depending on placement)
Opportunity for all Year 12 students
Preparatory work and evaluation afterwards to ensure high quality experience that is valuable
Little Heath School works in partnership with the Education Business Partnership of West Berkshire

21. Why complete a work experience week?
Gain an understanding of a particular type of job
Gain understanding of what it is like to work full time in general
Develop employability skills
Apply what you are learning in the classroom to a work place situation
Discover new skills and interests
Valuable experience to use when writing Personal Statements for University or work
Enables you to give real life examples at interview
Contacts for the future and may result in work opportunities

22. 3 options for sourcing a work placement
Option One – students find their own placement using their own contacts and contacts of their parents / school. Parents complete a disclaimer form to say they are happy with the placement and take responsibility for their child’s health and safety during the placement.
Option Two – students find their own placement but request that the EBP conduct a health and safety check to verify safety standards.
Option Three – Education Business Partnership will source a placement for the student

23. Option One
Find your own work placement in an area you are interested in
We have many online resources available to students:
Unifrog
Eclips
Careers Companion
Do you have friends or family members who could help you?
Consider logistics – how will you get there?
Complete an Own Placement Form and return it to school (Sixth Form reception)
Signatures are required on these forms as confirmation from Parents/Guardians, employer and student
Parents complete the disclaimer form and attach to the Own Placement Form when handing this in.
Employer must provide details for Public Liability Insurance AND of risk assessments specifically to work experience students being on site.

24. Option Two
Find your own work placement in an area you are interested in
We have many online resources available to students:
Unifrog
Eclips
Careers Companion
Do you have friends or family members who could help you?
Consider logistics – how will you get there?
Complete an Own Placement Form and return it to school (Sixth Form reception)
Signatures are required on these forms as confirmation from Parents/Guardians, employer and student
Request that the EBPWB complete a Health and safety check of the placement – fee required upon submitting form

25. Option Three The students complete an Application Form for the EBP:
Interests
Three general sectors they are interested in
Locations / where they can get to and how
Medical details
Return form to school along with payment by We pass this onto the EBPWB
Signatures are required as confirmation from Parent/Guardians
EBPWB may need to interview some students for individual placing. This will take place in school
EBPWB will source the placement and undertake pre-placement checks
Bursary students can be paid from bursary funding

26. An introduction to the Education Business Partnership of West Berkshire
Established 26 years
Active network of 1500 businesses
Based in Newbury but able to travel county wide and beyond
Working with students within primary schools, secondary schools and colleges across Thames Valley and Wiltshire
Over 1200 students involved in work related learning activities each academic year
Goal to inspire the future workforce

27. Pre-placement checks
Checking that the setting is appropriate and safe for the student
Health and safety check
Insurance check
Employers asked to undertake a Risk Assessment
Students issued with a job description / summary of what they will be doing during the week
Realistic expectations and tasks

28. Costs
Own Placements cost £40 to Health and Safety check through the EBP
EBP sourced placements cost £77
Pay through Parent Mail accounts as with a school event / trip
All payments by 9th January
Bursary students will be funded

29. During the placement Student completes a log book
School staff call the employer to ‘check-in’
Employers provide feedback – students may use this in future applications or request a reference from the employer
Always available to support in school

30. After the placement The school and the EBP review all Placements
Students receive a debrief at school
Students will upload the competencies gained to Unifrog
Students should update their CV / Personal Statement to reflect the skills gained during work experience.

31. Support to find an own placement
Talk to family and friends and explore ideas
Mentor will discuss ideas with the students
Mrs Wooller
Mr Male
Look online, write a letter, make a phone call. Worth a try!

32. Dates and Deadlines
Complete Own Placement Form or Application Form by 9th January 2020 and include payment
Hand in all forms to Sixth Form reception and include payment at time of handing in form
The longer you give the EBP to source a placement the more opportunities they might find for you. So if you find a place next week, get the form in to us.
Interviews with students wishing to be placed by EBPWB on 16th January 2020.
8th June 2020 Health and Safety briefing in assembly and final Placement Forms issued to students
Parental consent form signed and returned to Sixth form Reception by 15th June 2020

33. Unifrog
Enables students to effectively search for future destinations post A- levels.
It is a one stop shop where students can explore their interests, then find and successfully apply for their best next step after school.

34. Useful Tools Subjects Library Careers Library Know-How Library MOOC’s
Activities
Personal Competencies
Interactions
UK Universities
European Universities
US Universities
Canadian Universities
Oxbridge
Apprenticeships
Special Opportunities
Personal Statement
CV Tool

36. Parents Log In www.unifrog.org/code Form Code – littleheathparents
User details – Your own personal details
Accept the terms of use.

37. Little heath school find us on facebook @lhsreading