HEATON MANOR POST 16 OPEN EVENING

PAUL ANDERSON – Acting Assistant Headteacher (Post 16 Education) LOUISE MULGREW – Deputy Director of Post 16 Education (Learning, Progress and Progression) ANDREW COSTELLO – Deputy Director of Post 16 Education (Support, Ethos and Community) THE POST 16 MANAGEMENT TEAM RACHEL GAFFNEY – Learner Enrichment Manager

JULIE ROUTLEDGE – Tutorial Support Officer & Aim Higher Co-ordinator. JODIE BROADWELL – Tutorial Support Officer. VIRGINIA REAY-MILLS – Tutorial Support Officer. THE POST 16 TUTORIAL TEAM ZOE FERNANDEZ – Post 16 Administrator.

More career opportunities. University access. Leads to a higher salary. Establish career direction. Social development. WHY CONTINUE INTO POST 16?

High quality Teaching. Excellent examination results. In 2009…. 98% of the results were A-E grades. 70% of the results were A, B or C grades. 43% of the results were A or B grades. Personal student support and guidance. Wide range of 30 AS courses. Level 2/3 BTEC course. Opportunity to re-sit GCSE Maths and English. WHY CHOOSE HEATON MANOR?

Achievement and standards in Post 16 are good. Students are challenged by teachers. There is a variety of stimulating activities. Students are actively involved in their own learning. Students are well motivated. Students praise the constructive relationships that they have with staff and the support they receive. Students reach high standards and work hard. Many students progress on to Higher Education. The Post 16 Council impacts positively on the school. Post 16 students have a range of opportunities to seek advice and guidance on career choices. Students make well informed decisions. Students are confident in putting forward their own ideas, using analysis and discovering things for themselves. WHAT DO OFSTED THINK?

If you achieve a range of D and E grades at GCSE level then you can select the LEVEL 2&3 BTEC qualification which is a Level 2 in Business combined with a Level 3 in ICT. If you achieve a minimum of 4 A*-C grades then you can select level 3 qualifications (AS Levels). There are minimum entry requirements for most AS Level courses in addition to the minimum 4 A*-C grades. You will need to meet these if you want to do the course. You will need to take a minimum of 3 AS Levels and a maximum of 5 AS Levels in year 12. Further guidance on entry requirements and recommended number of AS courses is in the prospectus. WHAT CAN I STUDY?

Interest in the course or area of study. Good record of achievement in the course/related subject. Style of the lessons (group work/presentations etc.) Structure of the course (coursework and exam content) Related to possible future career. Requirement for further study at university. Carefully research entry requirements – a good website is HOW SHOULD I DECIDE?

There are many enrichment opportunities that you can get involved in during the Post 16 lunchtime slot and period 7. It is important to demonstrate involvement in school life beyond your studies. This experience is great for job and university applications. Certificates are awarded based on the number of hours of enrichment accumulated. This can include charity fundraising. Examples include the post 16 council, debating society, students into lessons, movie club, magazine club and more! Student led clubs and societies are also welcome. There may be funding available to set up and run student led clubs and societies. WHAT ABOUT ENRICHMENT?

EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) Must be in full time education and aged Household income must be less than £30,000. A payment of up to £30 per week for students. Must attend lessons and be punctual. Money to spend on books or other study resources. Bonus payments are available of £100 in January & July. Awarded for effort grades of C or above. WHAT IS EMA?

Interviews with a Post 16 tutor. Completion of preliminary applications. Newcastle University HE parents event 27 th Feb Taster lessons in some subjects. Electronic enrolment presentation. Subject blockings released. GCSE examination season. Issue of GCSE results on Tuesday 24 th August Completion of the electronic enrolment form. Support available from Post 16 tutorial team. Induction and start of the Post 16 term. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Tonight is all about opportunities. You can…… listen to course leaders about the structure of the course. ask course leaders questions about the courses that you are interested in. gather further information from the course stalls in the mezzanine area and along the first floor corridor. ask current students about courses and their experience. talk to the Post 16 leadership team about student support, progression and any other issues. This evening is aimed at helping you to decide what courses you would like to do next academic year. WHAT ABOUT TONIGHT?