Year 13 Parents’ Welcome Event Wednesday 20th September

Welcome to the Year 13 Welcome event Routines to get right this year and who to contact Route map through the year – what to expect University timeline / information Apprenticeship timeline / information Exams information

Sixth Form Team Mr Walsh – Head of Sixth Form Mrs Shivalkar – Assistant Head of Sixth Form Miss Goody – Assistant Head of Sixth Form Mrs Blaskett – Attendance Officer and Cover Supervisor for Sixth Form

Attendance / Lates Target 95% No lates Payback 3x lates = 1 hour on Friday

So…what did we set your child to do over the summer? Series of activities in June / July University course searches Apprenticeship website Personal statement drafts GAP Year Meet with Mr Walsh for 30 minutes

Signs your child is going to underperform “I’ve got nothing to do” “I don’t have to be in until Period 2” “I’m just watching TV for 5 minutes” “I’ve just turned my Xbox on”

So…what do they have to do? REVISION / COURSEWORK! Personal statement preparation University course search Apprenticeship registration /CV prep

How much study time? Outside of normal lessons students should be doing a minimum of 5 hours per subject per week This will increase leading up to coursework deadline and exams A student using all their frees for study will still need to do an additional 7 hours of study per week outside of school

Time management and organisation Have deadlines & key dates noted in an organiser/diary Use a weekly study timetable Effective use of Study Periods Get the balance right between school, social & work commitments

Use of study periods Supervised time for quiet study Computers and wi-fi in the room Number varies depending on timetable Other students can work if space is available

How can you help? Show an interest your son / daughter’s work Ask them to explain what & how they are doing Provide the right environment for studying at home Revision guides – yes please Discuss future career / university goals Communicate with the school

How will we help? Academic mentoring Pastoral Support via Assembly and tutorial Subject Support Target Grades Parents’ Evening & Reports

Our expectations of students Attend Be Punctual Uniform Bring Equipment & Books Be up to date with work Use diary/organiser Ask if unsure about anything Read / Research around the subject Contribute to the wider school community

Uniform Boys – Smart trousers, shirt, tie, appropriate shoes Girls – Smart trousers, skirt or dresses Any students not appropriately dressed will be sent home to change and placed on “uniform report”

Supporting the school community Supporting Y7s with reading Supporting teachers in lessons Running lunch time or after school clubs Thursday 5th October – School Open Evening – Y13 to act as guides for parents

Key dates End of November – Mock exams for vocational subjects 29th November – Year 13 Parents’ Evening December – Year 13 A Level mocks March – Year 13 Mock exams May-June - Public exams 26th June - Dinner Dance 16th August - Results Day

Applying to University www.ucas.com

UCAS Search Do I meet the entry requirements? Visit the uni? www.opendays.com Personal statement (Sept / Oct / Nov) Apply (Jan 10th latest) Offer or rejection Student finance

Applying for an Apprenticeship Google search “national apprenticeship service”

Applying for an apprenticeship

Apprenticeships…applying straight to firm?

Apprenticeship timeline CV creation (NOW!) Insight events Search for jobs (August start) Apply now! Interview practice

GCSE Resit in English or Maths New 9-1 course Maths 5 hours per fortnight English 3 hours per fortnight Exams in May 2018

Bursary Fund Need financial support for barriers to your child’s education? Families income less than £30,000 Apply! We can help with uniform, books, transport and any trip costs