your dreams, your future, our challenge Year 12 Parental Engagement Evening your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Your Team Leadership Team Mr Torrance – Head of Sixth Form Mr Clift – Assistant Head of Sixth Form Mrs Crimes – Careers Leader Mr Connor – Assistant Principal Form Tutors Year 12:- / Miss Bull, Miss Perrett, Miss Mangin-Griffiths / Mrs Marchetti, Mr Noblett & Miss Harris Year 13:- Mr Barratt, Mrs Dervish, Mrs Jackson & Mr Sabur Student Leadership Team Head Boy: Taylor Alexander Head Girl: Phoebe Butler Deputy Head Boy: Thomas Davenport-Jones Deputy Head Girl: Nancy Saunders Senior Prefect: Matthew Gleeson your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge The year ahead… Induction (September) Parents Evening (4th December) Year 12 Exams (24th June – 2nd July) Kick Start YOUR Future (3rd July) Work Experience (8th –12thJuly) 3 x Progress Data Drops each Year November 16th February 15th May 24th Course Work /Projects /Practical examinations your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Student expectations Role Models / Ambassadors Punctuality & Attendance Dress Code Independent learners Excellent Work ethic Meeting Deadlines Achieving your best! your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Role of the Form Tutor First port of call for pastoral support Dress code Driving lessons 1 to 1 Tutorial Going off site UCAS / Next Steps your dreams, your future, our challenge

Taking the lead… 6th Form Leadership Team HB HG DHB DHG HP Prefect System @ Birchwood Mentor Prefects Events & Charity Prefects Environment Wellbeing Prefects Ambassador Prefects 3 x Areas 1:- Subject 2:- Peer 3:- Career oversee 6th Form events like prom, year book oversee 6th Form improvements and student wellbeing oversee organisation of assemblies and work as guides for guests 6th Form Council; 6th Form Lead Team, 4x SP’s & 2 x Form Reps per form:- Oversee 6th Form issues and student voice that feed to School Council

your dreams, your future, our challenge Student Leadership Team Head Girl – Phoebe Butler Tips on how to be a successful Year 12 student… your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Curriculum Offer – Year 12 Students will typically study for 3 qualifications, either at A level or BTEC. Some students will study a combination of the two A LEVEL New specifications for all subject are now LINEAR – This means that the final examinations are take at the end of the two year course. There no longer exists an AS / A2 split , as in previous years Much greater focus on exam content and preparation – less focus on coursework BTECs will have a greater focus on coursework and continuous assessment. They are equivalent qualifications. Double BTECs require double the teaching time and workload of single BTECs. IFS Diploma – online examinations Year 12. Must pass to progress to Year 13. English and Maths resits – Examination only . November 2018 / June 2019. Must achieve a Grade 4 or above or will need to resit Work Experience – Compulsory for all students - July 2019 your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Timetable Full Time Student – 3 or more qualifications, enrichment & work exp. Study periods are for independent study. Timetabled Enrichment English and Maths resits are compulsory for students without a minimum of a grade 4 in English or Maths. November 2018 and June 2019 are the exam dates. No Grade 4 achieved in current Year 12 will need to resit in Year 13 Period 6 / Twilight sessions, common across many 6th forms These are not optional. There is a logistical reason to these, We currently run 35 courses across sixth form. your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Year 13 Progression Internal examinations June / July 2019. These will take the place of AS levels. Poor grades in any subjects will require discussion with Mr Clift / Mr Torrance and the relevant Head of Faculty to ensure students are on suitable courses Poor Attendance, poor attitude to learning and or a lack of enrichment participation will jeopardise your place in 6th form You must have a minimum of 3 subjects to study Progress updates : October 2018, Feb 2019, May 2019 your dreams, your future, our challenge

Supporting the Curriculum Enrichment Extended Project Qualification Online Course (MOOCs) BSET Education Programmes Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold) Sports Clubs Fitness Centre Work Experience Trips and visits Ski & City break to USA Wednesday Afternoon Friday mornings

your dreams, your future, our challenge Preparing for the next steps… Post 18 Options University, Degree Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Further Education, Employment, Self-Employment, Gap Year your dreams, your future, our challenge

Y13 Destinations 2018 (Preliminary)

your dreams, your future, our challenge Preparing for the next steps… Post 18 Options University, Degree Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Further Education, Employment, Self-Employment, Gap Year Careers Information, Advice and Guidance One-to-One guidance interviews available from Mrs Crimes Work Experience Week commencing 8 July 2019 your dreams, your future, our challenge

your dreams, your future, our challenge Thank You for listening Are there any questions? your dreams, your future, our challenge