1. Ashfield School Post 16 Welcome Parents Evening

2. Post 16 Education? 80%+ stay on into the sixth form or go to other colleges Transferable skills / Lifelong learning Government target: 50% go to university by 2010

4. What’s Unique about Ashfield? Comprehensive range of courses Outstanding Care, Guidance and Support Outstanding Facilities, Teaching and Learning Continuous improvement - record results 2009-10 High Performing Specialist School x 4

5. advancing education for all North Ashfield Partnership Ashfield, Kirkby College, Quarrydale and Sutton Centre Extending collaborative arrangements between Schools and other providers Increase range of courses and opportunities for all learners Developing school specialisms Transport between sites

6. We hope to achieve: High quality local provision for learners A wider range of courses including vocational pathways and links with industry Greater coherence in learning pathways Increased participation Improved guidance and support Meeting learner needs advancing education for all North Ashfield Partnership

9. Level 3 options are 2 Year courses, worth one AS Level after 1 Year and a Full A Level after 2 Years. They involve 6 LESSONS PER WEEK. The exceptions to this are Childcare (Full timetable, worth 3 A Levels), Further Mathematics (12 lessons per week, worth 2 A Levels) and HSLA (worth ¼ of an A Level). There are two broad types of course, A LEVEL and APPLIED. Both are of equal value in terms of points for entry to University courses. Level 3 students create a programme of study involving 3 or 4 Level 3 courses, and if needed an Enrichment Course to fill gaps in qualifications or experience.

15. What happens next…? Open Evening Wednesday 6 th October Taster Day for current Ashfield Year 11 students Tuesday 12 th October Application Window 1 Tuesday 12 th October – Friday 5 th November Post-16 Pathways for current Ashfield Year 11 students w/b Monday 8 th November Letters sent to all parents of Ashfield Year 11 students with details of Post-16 intentions before Christmas Application Window 2 17 th January – 18 th February Enrolment Day July 2011 date TBD – confirm places GCSE results Day – confirm results for conditional offers Start of term September 8 th 2011

16. Life in Post-16 Tutor – all about progress & support achieved through mentoring, monitoring and helping students reach their next step destinations. Induction – 4 weeks compulsory tutor for Y12 students whilst they settle in and get help with the transition from GCSE before a flexi- programme operates. Differences – No Uniform, Common Room, Flexibility & Tailor-Made facilities.

17. Life in Post 16 (continued): Opportunities-Student Management Team elected reps of the students, enrichment including work placements and extra curricular activities. Work Ethic: Independent study but to also engage with staff to ensure they get the most from their studies. EMA-info May 2011. http://ema.direct.gov.ukhttp://ema.direct.gov.uk