1. New Student Day Welcome & Congratulations!

3. The aims of today Finding your way around The OSFC enrichment offer and other ‘extras’ Finding out about the subjects you think you want to study (& others you might be considering) Activities to help you find out more about your subject choices Looking ahead – careers and university options

5. What have we been doing this year?

6. The college day – a typical timetable MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 9.00- 10.10 Self study Biology Staff meeting (Self study) ChemistryHistory 10.10- 10.20 Movement time (10 mins) 10.20- 11.30 Self studyTutorialChemistryHistoryMaths 11.30- 11.50 Break (20 mins) 11.50- 1.00 ChemistrySelf studyBiologyMathsExtra slot 1.00-1.50 Lunch (50 mins) 1.50-3.00 MathsHistory Girls’ football BiologyChemistry 3.00-3.05 Movement time (5 mins) 3.05-4.15 HistoryMathsGirls’ football Self studyBiology

7. What do our students say about us? ‘It’s an excellent learning environment with helpful tutors and a comfortable atmosphere’ ‘It’s more than I expected and everyone has been so welcoming and friendly’ ‘I’d happily go back to college to do it all over again’ ‘There are lots of great facilities and loads of opportunities to join sports teams and make good friends’ #bestcollegeever

8. College values

10. Personal Tutors Your Personal Tutor is your first point of contact They will support you and help ensure you are successful whilst at college Target-setting and progress monitoring Information sharing Group sessions (e.g. study skills, health, well-being, safety, careers, opportunities) Support

11. The award winning Regional Science Centre Oldham The Learning Resource Centre - 'The Know‘ Dance Studio and Music Practice Rooms Media and Film Editing Suites Sports Centre and new Multi-gym College restaurant and social areas Art, Media and Performing Arts areas New for September – Student Support Area Outstanding facilities

12. Additional support Support with learning difficulties – assessment, study lab. sessions, support in lessons, learning tools Support with physical disabilities – LSA support Emotional support – counselling, regular meetings Support with health issues – access arrangements, first aid, support plans Organisational support – mentoring, revision/study skills sessions Literacy and numeracy support

13. Transition Information from school, parents, you Application form, interview, enrolment Support already in place for many Tell us about anything that may affect your studies! College bursary fund – details in enrolment letter

14. Enrolment letter next week Summer tasks/activities Results day – Thursday 25th August Enrolment from 25th– 31st August Timetable online – Monday 5th September Teaching starts – Tuesday 6th September OSFC_Info #OSFCNSD What’s next?