1. Year 12 parents’ information evening 2011 Cotham Learning Community

2. Post 16 Leadership Team Marian Curran Director Ros OConnorAssistant Headteacher P16 Claire MorrisStudent Services Leader Alina Muszynska Academic Mentor

3. Outcomes for this evening Overview of your child’s P16 education Introduce you to some of our processes Overview of how we support parent/carers

4. NBP16C A level results 2011 Fantastic A-level results 99.6% pass rate at A2 59% at grades A*-B Significant proportion went to Russell Group Universities 25% Successful medicine applications 4/5

5. A levels AS – Yr 12 A2 – Yr 13 Mix of exams and coursework BTEC Level 3 Equivalent to 1 or 2 A levels Graded Distinction * Distinction Merit Pass Graded A-E at AS A*-E at A2 100% coursework BTEC level 2 Equivalent to 4 GCSEs 1 year course

6. Life in the centre 8.45period 1 9.45period 2 10.45break 11.05period 3 12.05period 4 1.05lunch 2.05period 5 (3.05twilight lessons) Assembly every Monday Week A @ 1.40

7. Enrichment ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME: PE/Games Community Service – Envision Claremont school Post 16 buddies Subject mentors Access to Bristol Lecture programme Debating group Much more….

8. Attendance Lessons, registration & assembly are compulsory Reporting illness – daily (by parent/carer) Absence in advance (by student) Eg’s of unauthorised absence –Driving lesson –Part time work –Holidays –Routine medical appointments –Leisure activities e.g. Glastonbury Ben HoughtonAssistant Headteacher P16 Sarah HaineStudent Services Leader Timna LyonsAcademic Mentor Absence line 0117 9198105

9. Work set by teacher Review lesson notes Organise folder Read around the subject Enrichment Plan future Study periods

10. 2 progress reports a year (Nov / Mar) ‘Minimum Grade’ Academic reviews with tutors Regular feedback from teachers Collapsed timetable days 1:1 study support IAG for next steps Outside agencies Supporting students Tutor Subject teachers Friends Parent/carers P16 team (parent surgery)

11. What to expect over the next two years…

12. Punctuality Attendance Pressure Transition vrs expectation Time management Self responsibility Managing changing relationships

13. Buy a ring binder and ask your teacher to go through what sections it can be divided up into Buy a really loud alarm clock! Talk about what you have learned with your classmates after lessons – it helps it all sink in Don’t be put off by the first two weeks – it does get easier! Use your study periods to keep on top of your work – don’t waste it Talk to your teachers for help – they’re really helpful! Don’t be scared to admit if you don’t understand something Get organised from day 1 and don’t forget about deadlines! Accordin g to yr 13 students

14. Life after NBP16… University Apprenticeship Employment Gap year Other college course

15. Parent Support & Information Group

16. How to contact us… info@nbp16c.org.uk 0117 9198101 www.NBP16c.org.uk Parent surgery – Monday 3.30 – 5.00 appointment only please