1. Year 12 Parents Welcome meeting Wednesday 11 th Sept 2013 Introduction; courses; target setting (Mr White) Progress tracking; expectations and procedures (Mr Sweetlove) Student leadership and student voice (Charlie Meyrick and Alice Tonks) PSHE programme; Higher Education & Careers (Miss Rodrigues) Q&A

2. Summer 2013 GCSE results Congratulations !! National (%)School (%) 5 or more A*-C6989 5 or more A*-C including English and Mathematics 5982 A*-A2135 Girls 5+ A*-C7285 Boys 5+ A*-C6479

3. GCSE results: 5 or more A*-C incl. Maths and English

4. A Level results: %A*-A

5. A Level results: % A*-C

6. ALPS (A Level Performance System) ALPS sets targets (for each subject for each student) ALPS measures the progress between GCSE and A level performance [The benchmark data used by ALPS is the complete national data-set supplied by the Department for Education.]

7. The aim is to be in the top 25% nationally

8. Three year T score = 3.56 (this places us in the top 20% of sixth form schools and colleges over the past 3 years)

9. All 6 th formers will have a target grade for each of their subjects. (This might vary a little from subject to subject) This target grade is challenging, but should not be viewed as a ceiling on achievement.

11. HE & Careers programme Extra – curricular activity PSHE (Personal, Social & Health Education) and tutorials Enrichment curriculum Core subjects

12. 5 important things for KS5 teaching/ learning/tutoring this year: Expect all students to properly learn the knowledge, concepts and skills throughout the year. (Synthesis and reinforcement of learning will be part of our study skills training for students this term) Set plenty of homework from day one! (approx 4-5 hours per week per subject) Regular assessment, using exam questions (often in authentic exam conditions) Students to reflect on and act on your feedback/marking Active, student-led learning in most lessons

13. Tracking pupil’s progress SeptOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay Jun 2013 2014 EA GC PE Effort and Attainment Report – mid October 2013 Effort in Class and Effort outside of the Classroom reported on. Attainment – grade most likely to achieve with current effort Grade Cards – mid December 2013 and late February 2014 Effort in Class and Effort outside of the Classroom reported on. Attainment – grade most likely to achieve with current effort Parent’s Evening – 2 nd April 2014

14. Tracking pupil’s progress SeptOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay Jun 2013 2014 Real Ex ER Exams – internal mock exams - early January and mid/late April Conducted formally in Hall Exam Results– late April/early May Results of April internal mock exams reported home Exams – summer external exams – mid/late May into early June Conducted formally in Hall

15. Tracking pupil’s progress SeptOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay Jun 2013 2014 EA GC PEEx ER Effort and Attainment Report Grade Cards Parents Evening Internal Mock Exams Information for you as parents/carers and for the students themselves Information for us as a school, Head of Year and tutors to monitor, track, review and support

16. What is needed to succeed??? Good habits Organisation skills Good Time Management Motivation & effort

17. A typical timetable MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 1REEconomicsEnglish Lit 2REEconomicsEnglish Lit 3EconomicsMathsEconomicsMaths 4EconomicsMathsEconomicsMaths 5 English LitMathsRE 6MathsEnglish LitMathsRE 7 PEEnglish LitEconomics 8REPEEnglish LitEconomics

18. Personal Organisation and Lesson Preparation Y our responsibility! E ngage with the lesson S it near the front S upport each other A rrive prepared Organisation skills

19. What is needed to succeed??? Time Management Attendance Punctuality A long term plan with key dates Awareness of pressure points Plan your week Limit hours of paid work Think “no resits”

20. What is needed to succeed??? Motivation and Effort U s e “ F r e e ” p e r i o d s p r o d u c t i v e l y. Y o u a r e f r e e t o d e c i d e … w w h a t t o w o r k o n h e r e t o w o r k h h o w t o w o r k b u t n o t … w w h e t h e r t o w o r k S t u d y a t H o m e f f e e d y o u r p a s s i o n f o r l e a r n i n g g g o b e y o n d t h e b o u n d a r i e s i i t ’ s n o t j u s t a b o u t h o m e w o r k Independent Study

21. What hinders progress? Lack of passion for learning Lack of balanced approach to your studies Poor use of study time Computer games, Facebook, TV Girlfriend / Boyfriend

22. The Pyramids of Learning Blooms Taxonomy Revised We remember less than 10% of what we are told in lessons!!!

23. Procedures Dress code Signing In and Out Duties No home study in Year 12 No holidays in term time Driving lessons and appointments Blogs

24. Student Leadership and Extra-curricular Activities... Key message: GET INVOLVED: The more you put in the more you get out! Opportunities for: Work at primary schools or help in Yr7-11 lessons Active participation in local businesses to build experience Ambassadorial roles (e.g. Subject ambassadors at Open Evenings; school tours) Mentoring/paired reading Head Boy/Girl and Deputies; House Captains; Sports reps; Sixth Form council Social and year book committees The fashion show Singing/directing/acting/stage-managing/performing in school productions Choirs, ensembles and concerts School sports teams and regional competitions/tournaments Debating society Photography club Cotswold Interact Club Environment Group Christian Union Young Enterprise Target 2.0 Challenge ! Trips: New York, Berlin & Krakow, Ski trip, Language exchanges Hosting foreign students

25. HE & Careers programme Extra – curricular activity PSHE – Personal, Social & Health Education Enrichment curriculum Core subjects

26. www.ucas.com

28. Other useful websites: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk www.mycareerspringboard.org www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.prospects.ac.uk

29. www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/skillsmap.htm