1. NBP16 PEG
Keeping on Track
4th February 2015

2. January current grades
Based upon teacher judgement using a range of evidence for example mock exams.
At this stage still plenty of time to improve – most progress at AS happens between now and the exams
Students should see subject teachers if they are concerned about their progress
Support offered by curriculum areas include:
Drop-in sessions
Supported study
Revision classes
Small group work
Individual support
Upgrade
Parents evening on 11th February
Tutors will be working with students looking at ways forward with their learning
P16 team will contact home if we are concerned about the overall progress of a student

3. Coursework Responding to feedback from teachers to aid improvement
BTEC subjects and practical based subjects - management of critical deadlines – changes to BTEC assessment
Responding to feedback from teachers to aid improvement
Catch up sessions

4. Countdown
11 Teaching weeks left before the start of written exams – Monday May 11th
This excludes 2 weeks for Easter Holidays
and half term week Feb 16th to Feb 20th.
Monday 30th March – Friday10th April

5. Quick wins Study time table. 4 hours per subject, per week
Quiet and clutter free study area at home
Use study periods effectively
Open communication between student and teacher
Attend every lesson
Submit every piece of work required from teachers
Start thinking about future – something to work towards
Part time jobs – 9 hours or less

6. The Voice of hindsight (based on survey of students after mocks)
Plan your revision!
Colour code your
plan and make
sure it is balanced
Go through past papers and markschemes as much as possible. Also look at examiner’s reports
Make sure you do all of the homework you are set and get it in on time!!
Follow the feedback you are given by your teachers – they are experts at how to do well in the exams
The Voice of hindsight (based on survey of students after mocks)
Take time to go through your answers, and talk to your teachers to make sure you understand what you have been told.
Maintain lists of key terms and definitions. (but these alone won’t get you through!)
Use any online resources you have been told about – they are great for basic knowledge and background reading
Time yourself carefully when practising, and during the real thing

7. Revision plans
Son/Daughter should have some revision plans/timetable as soon as they can
Academic mentors and tutors can help with completing these
Students should be making use of the learning resource centre in both learning communities during their school based study periods

8. Year 12 Term 4 grades
March 2ndth to March 10th teaching staff review student progress
Targets for improvements to be made and these will be sent home

9. Year 13 Intentions forms
We have asked students to indicate their intentions for courses that they wish to follow in Year 13 (25th Feb)
Most students will reduce their subjects by one and then follow 3A2 courses in Year 13
4 AS subjects are continued until the AS results are out in August.

10. Year 13 place Your entry into Year 13
At least 3 passes at AS (A-E) and in the subjects want to continue to A2
Full time study programme
Good attendance
(95%
No unauthorised absences)
Good conduct / effort
Year 13 place

11. UCAS Convention
It’s never too early to start thinking of post 18 options
14 April UWE (University of the West of England) Nationwide event
Information & guidance about university
Helps applicants to decide what & where to study
Brings together universities/colleges within the UCAS scheme
More than just information about HE:
FE colleges, Connexions, gap years, student support services, professional bodies, student travel firms, student finance….
All Y12s expected to attend

12. Open days Have a look at open day dates
Have a look at open day dates
Plan wisely which ones to visit
Visit university web sites

13. Useful web sites ucas.com
Detailed advice and guidance about every step of the applicant journey
thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
Advice about HE and independent league table
ucas.tv
Guides & video advice from students already at uni
unistats.com
Compare & review universities/subjects
Russell Group Informed Choices PDF
Subjects required for different degree courses
fd.ucas.com
Foundation degree overview and course search
apprenticships.org.uk
one stop site for apprenticeships
careerpilot.org.uk
Plan your future work and study post 18
notgoingtouni.com
For gap years, foundation degree programs, apprenticeship vacancies, gap year jobs, distance learning courses…
etrust.org.uk/year_in_industry
Year in Industry (programme)
direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
Guide to financial support at university
Opportunities to study abroad

14. Future dates… Last teaching day for Year 12 is Friday May 8th
Written exams start on Monday May 11th
Study leave runs from Monday May 11th to Monday June 1st (provisional)
A2 courses start on Monday June 1st where a normal timetable is resumed
All 4 subjects are continued until the results in August – unless we have confirmation from you.
Please do not go on family holidays during June 1st to the end of term July 17th
Thursday August 13th – AS results available from 1pm onwards

15. Post 18 Future Days
Dates and arrangements will be circulated nearer the time
Variety of activities during these days including a higher education day
Apprenticeships, Year in Industry
Speakers from a variety of organisations
Opportunities for Open Day Visits