Brett Freeman Principal Nuweed Razaq Deputy Principal Applicants’ Evening Brett Freeman Principal Nuweed Razaq Deputy Principal

Entrance Criteria Met! A good impression at interview Applied in time Supportive reference from school Appropriate / personalized programme of study is available

Student Progression Academic success A personalised programme Building the best CV WE18YOSK Individual support with applications Progression is a priority “Staff provide very good advice and guidance and have a good knowledge of where students go on to after College. A very high proportion of students progress to university.” Ofsted 2016

Student Progression In Drama, Music and Dance, there is an “outstanding range of enrichment courses.” Ofsted D of E, World Challenge, Volunteering... Work Experience and courses for aspiring doctors, journalists, engineers, lawyers….. More opportunities in sport than any other college Enrichment offered in Languages, Business, Politics, ICT, Art, Photography

How we like to work with parents Working in partnership Keep expecting more Effective communication There is never a time when they can say: “I don’t have any homework”

Our commitment Personalised learning Inclusiveness Independence Challenge Retention Respect “Standards of teaching in the College are high, teaching staff are well qualified and many use their experience of working in industry to plan and deliver stimulating lessons. College leaders concentrate on raising student aspirations.” Ofsted 2016

External Judgements “The College has a strong ethos of high standards and aspirations...with A Level success rates consistently high…. Care, guidance and support are outstanding… Students highly value the excellent academic and pastoral support they receive… Students highlight the atmosphere of mutual respect with both staff and students… Students enjoy their lessons and speak highly of their enthusiastic and supportive teachers… Students enjoy coming to College”

bfr@woking.ac.uk

An introduction to Learning & Teaching at Woking College Nuweed Razaq Deputy Principal

Welcome Day Friday 29th June Receive further subject guidance Meet students from 60+ other schools Extra curricular opportunities Distribution of student bursary information Joining instructions for September

Enrolment GCSE advice clinic 23rd - 24th August Tuesday 28th August - Thursday 30st August Confirm or amend programme Meet key staff including careers HE advice

First Weeks Induction on Friday 7th September Diagnostic Screening Lessons from Monday 10th September Students meet their Personal Tutor College / subject induction (incl. “buddying”)

Learning at Woking College Ownership, Ambition and Independence Learning Community Support Homework Acting on advice

We want you to be part of what we do: Meet the Tutor Evening E-mail / telephone links with personal tutors Regular progress reports including target and predicted grades Academic Support and Attendance Monitoring Academic tutoring days leading to personalised target setting Progression to university or employment

Pastoral Care Three rules! Tutorial sessions (WE18YOSK) Additional support Tutoring for Success Independent Learning Mentors

nra@woking.ac.uk

“YOUR success is our priority”