Freman College 6th Form 2017-2019

The Pastoral Team Mr Green Miss Lord Mr Tiffen Mr Wilson Mrs Malley SENCO and Safeguarding Office in the Maths block Mr Thornewill Assistant Head Office opposite the Library Mr Green Miss Lord Mr Tiffen Mr Wilson Heads of House Office next to Mr Thornewill’s, between Dining Area and the Library

The Sixth Form team Mr Abell Mr Hemel Mrs Waite

Aims of the evening: Understanding of structure of post-16 courses Life in the 6th Form Looking ahead – post 18 choices

What qualifications will Freman students get? A-level A-level A-level / Diploma A-level A-level A-level AS A-level A-level A-level EPQ

What are A Levels? Two years of study … …assessment at the end of Year 13

What is the Cambridge National in Sport Science? Portfolio of coursework built up over two years

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Your relationship with your subjects will change over time Enjoyment of subjects Time

Your relationship with your subjects will change over time Enjoyment of subjects Time

Your relationship with your subjects will change over time Enjoyment of subjects Time

Wise words from the Upper Sixth (taken from Student Survey 2015) Be patient. It’ll feel tough at first but you get used to the jump between GCSE and A-level. Always ask if you don’t understand anything. Don’t seek approval from your teachers. You’ve got to be your own champion. Stay positive. It will be hard to adjust at first but don’t let that put you off. Be honest with the way you’re coping with work. Admit early if you need help with anything.

All things are difficult before they become easy

The track ahead Start Trial Exam 2 Trial Exam 1 Trial Exam 3

Tracking your progress Target grades Half-termly assessments Trial Exams: January & June Parents’ Consultation Evening: January Progress Reports: November, January, July

What could get in the way of your success? Absence (at least 95% attendance is needed) Too much paid work (no more than 10 hours) Not working enough between lessons Not accepting support

What support is available? Subject teachers Sixth Form Team Learning mentors Tutor & Head of House

How can parents help? Provide study space at home Help with attendance & punctuality Take a look at “review notes” from lessons Help with planning revision timetables Keep us informed

A sense of direction

Art Foundation University Gap Year Apprenticeship School-leaver scheme Employment FE College

Destinations of our 2017 leavers

What progression support do we give? Lunchtime careers presentations Individual careers interviews Information in the Sixth Form block UCAS Information Evening UCAS Student Convention Presentations from universities & apprenticeship providers “Alternatives to university” evening Personal Statement / CV-writing workshop Mock interviews Ex-student advice day

Early Applicants’ Programme Oxford Cambridge Medicine Veterinary medicine Dentistry

MOOCs

Work-related learning Lower Sixth workshops CV-writing How to succeed at interviews How to research employment opportunities Work-shadowing February 28th

Work experience Recommended for everyone Avoid term time Plan it early

Work experience Teaching … 2 weeks’ experience in 1 or 2 schools Medicine & nursing … minimum 2 weeks’ experience in 2 health-related jobs Vet … minimum 2 weeks’ experience in 2 animal-related jobs

Key messages Keep your focus on the winning line Trial Exam 2 Trial Exam 1 Keep your focus on the winning line Use strategy to get the boost you need Be remarkable Trial Exam 3 Trial Exam 4 Start