Orientation 2: Academic Coaching, Enrichment & Enrolment Welcome to College Day 2019 Orientation 2: Academic Coaching, Enrichment & Enrolment

Academic Coaching At school you will have been in a tutor group with a Form Tutor who you would see every day. Here you will have your own assigned Academic Coach who will be your point of contact for any support or advice you need. All of our students have a weekly Coaching session which will be on your timetable.

Academic Coaching Weekly Group Coaching sessions in Year 12 cover a range of topics from developing Level 3 study skills to preparing for university or employment applications. You will also have one to one appointments over the year with your Academic Coach to review your progress and set targets to support your success at Sixth Form. Academic Coaching sessions are a compulsory and valuable part of your programme.

Timetable Timetable overview to give students an outline of what it looks like

We hope that you have enjoyed the day so far. Do you have any questions about the Timetable structure? About the programme you will study? Next steps Solihull Sixth Form College values much more than just the academic subjects you study. We are helping you to prepare for the next step – into work and university. We place a great commitment into providing opportunities for you to become Career Ready. Team Sports EPQ Support for competitive university applications College Colours Subject Academies Bursaries to help with study. Student Council

Enrichment We want you to make the most of your time with us, not only to get the best academic outcomes but also to develop your wider skills and experience. Participating in our enrichment programme alongside your academic programme will help develop your skills, knowledge and experience giving you the edge when applying for further education courses or employment.

What will you add to your programme of study? You will need to sign up for some of these enrichments when you enrol with us in August. There is lots of information in the Refectory about all the different options available to you.

Enrolment Sign-Up Options ABC Spanish Academies & Schools Creative Writing Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership Performance Sports (basketball, cricket, football, netball, rugby) Solihull Theatre-in-Education Company

Enrolment As soon as you receive your GCSE results, you will need to upload your results onto Tyber to book an enrolment interview on either 28th or 29th August; appointments cannot be booked by telephone. You will receive an email with step by step instructions on how to upload your results. It is essential that you know your Tyber log in details as you cannot book an enrolment interview without them. If you have forgotten your password, make sure you go to the Help Desk before you go home today.

Enrolment When you come in to College for your enrolment interview it is essential that you bring the following: Results statement for all the qualifications you have taken, including GCSE, vocational Level 2 and Key Skill courses (don’t forget proof of qualifications taken early). Proof of ID such as your passport or birth certificate (originals only). You will not be able to enrol without all of this documentation

Enrolment During enrolment, we will check your results and that you meet the subject entrance criteria (some subjects have entrance requirements different from the College standard entrance requirements; you can check what they are on the website in the courses area). You will be required to be at the College for approximately one to two hours in order to agree your programme of study, complete any other administration and have an introductory presentation to life at College.

Making an Enrolment Appointment

2. Select the correct course (you can remove it if you make an error) 1. Search for your GCSE / BTEC First / Level 2 qualifications by typing the subject name into the search bar 2. Select the correct course (you can remove it if you make an error) 3. Use the drop down to enter the grade you achieved. Double check you have entered the correct grade. 4. Complete for all other GCSE / BTEC First / Level 2 qualifications When students log onto Tyber, they will go to this screen 5. Once you have entered everything, double check what you have input is correct then click ‘Confirm and Continue’ IMPORTANT! If you have taken Combined Science, choose the Combined Science option, not single sciences.

2. The courses you agreed at interview will be displayed 1. You will receive a confirmation message that your results meet the College entrance requirements 2. The courses you agreed at interview will be displayed 3. Check that you meet the subject entrance requirements (these can be different to the College entrance requirements) by clicking on the ‘Entry Info’ button NOTE: if students do not meet the entrance criteria, they will be taken to a different page. For now, we are assuming that everyone will meet the entrance requirements. 4. Book your enrolment by clicking on the ‘Enrolment Appointment’ button IMPORTANT! If you meet the College entrance requirements but have not met the entrance requirements for a subject, you can still book an appointment and we will discuss alternative options with you

2. Select an appointment time 2. Select an appointment time. You must attend your appointment at the time you select. 28 August 29 August 1. Read through the statements carefully and select any which apply to you or confirm ‘None’. 3. By clicking on ‘Confirm Appointment’, you are making a commitment to attend on the date and time shown. Make a note of the details so you don’t forget!

Golden Ticket Have you handed in your Golden Ticket? Thanks go Fairways Contracting Limited and Wakemans Limited who are sponsoring today’s Welcome to College Day event and each providing a £150 John Lewis vouchers as prizes. Students who hand in their golden tickets on arrival will be entered into the prize draw. The winner will be chosen at random! The winners will be announced through social media and invited to collect their prize in September 2019 - the winners of the BTEC Team Challenge will also be announced via social media.

What Next? If you are studying a 4 A Level programme (Wednesday only) attend that session at 14:25. If you would like to investigate a different subject please attend the session 4 / subject change opportunity at 14:25. If you have not yet investigated the wide range of enrichment options, find out about them in the Refectory before you go – remember you have to sign up for some at enrolment.

What Next? If you would like to request a change in programme you must complete a form with the teacher in session 4 that you both sign. Go to the base room for the subject indicated in the guide for Welcome to College day. Complete the summer homework for every subject. Upload your GCSE results on results day to book an enrolment appointment

What Next? Enrol in College – remember you need your results statement and ID. Ask questions now or e-mail Admissions. Complete the online evaluation questionnaire about your experiences today – it will be emailed to you after today. Enjoy the summer holidays!