1. Sixth Form Welcome Evening The John Fisher School Sixth Form
7th September 2017
Information and advice on how to enjoy success in
The John Fisher School Sixth Form

2. This evening, we’ll cover:
Expectations
The Year Ahead / Key Dates
Target setting
How to Succeed
Supporting the Students
Community, Enrichment & Extra Curricular Opportunities
Higher Education & Careers

3. Our Expectations High standards for everyone
Commitment to Academic Success
Commitment to Wider Community
To Act as a Positive Role Model
Commitment to Extra Curricular / Enrichment

4. Don’t accept just enough
High Expectations
"If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success.”
Don’t accept just enough

5. Sixth Form Contract
All Year 12 students have signed the Code of Conduct.
It should form the basis of how they approach school and their studies.
A copy on your seat to take home

6. Possibly priorities this year
Build strong foundations in their subjects
Develop as an independent learner
Build their intellectual curiosity
Try new things
Become a school leader
Enjoy their learning!!!!

7. A Level Reforms AS & A Level now 2 separate qualifications.
AS Marks DO NOT count towards full A Level in reformed subjects

8. A Level Reforms Majority of Students enrolled on a 2 yr course
Underperforming students or those who have just met the entry criteria may be entered for As
All Other will sit Internal PPE exams
These grades will determine entry into Year 13 and inform UCAS predictions.

9. Key Academic Dates Assessment & Reporting
End September Academic Passport completed
16th October Assessment week
30st October Interim Monitoring 1
8th Jan (w/s) Pre Public examinations
24rd Jan PPE Results day
25th Jan Parents Evening
Mid March IM3 & Creative Assessment Week
May Professional Predictions
25th June End of Year Exams
13th July Results day

10. Interim Monitoring
Review your own progress with your tutor 4 times per year- Academic Tutoring
Find out how many more marks you needed to achieve the next grade up
Practice how to get there!

11. Other Key Information Whole Year Enrichment / Careers
3rd July Enrichment Week
20th July WORK EXPERIENCE
ULAS Careers Network
Careers & Enrichment tracking system.
Personal State & CV builder.

12. Target Setting
For exam grade targets we use ALPS (A-Level Performance System)
For each course, students are given a Estimated grade based on their GCSE results
Aspirational but realistic

13. Academic Passport All places are on a probationary basis.
A way of monitoring your suitability for each of the chosen courses.
A way of monitoring how well the students have adapted to Sixth Form life.

14. Academic Passport Helps focus new Year 12 students.
Gives students the best chance of success.
Helps ensure students are on correct courses (avoids wasted year & poor results).
Gives early opportunity for intervention if problems arise.

15. Good habits High expectations Good time management
What is needed to succeed?
High expectations
Good time management
Good habits
Effective Organisation
Motivation

16. Get Organised Attendance Punctuality A Year Plan with key dates
Awareness of pressure points
Plan your work load & week
Limit hours of paid work
Show my homework

17. How to use their Time Well
Have organised Folder!
Make the best use of Study Periods
Feed their passion for their subjects
Go beyond the expected
Wider reading is invaluable
Search out Enrichment

18. Study Skills PSHE External Providers Time Management Self Reflection
How to Revise
Exam Skills
Goal Setting
Self discipline

19. Enrichment & Community
PSHE, Study & employability Skills
Leadership opportunities
Supporting other students / Mentoring
Developing transferable skills
Trips / workshops / careers guidance
Giving back to the wider community

20. Supporting our Students
Sixth Form Team
Regular Monitoring
Early intervention / Pastoral care
Exam technique & Study skills
Home
Stay connected
(SMH/ / Texts )
Take an interest
Encourage discussion
Communication and Partnership
Enrichment of Individuals

21. Extra Curricular / Enrichment
Trips
Workshops
Careers guidance
Specialist Lectures
Academic and Sporting Competitions
NCS
DoE award

22. How Can You Help? Enrichment activity suggestions Work Experiences
In School Lectures
Collaborative/Supportive Links between the school and external organisations

23. Post 18 Options Education
Y12
Oct – Oxbridge Talks
Nov – explore careers; Speed Careers
Dec –Uni taster courses
March –HE information evening, Oxbridge conference; Careers Interviews & Plan
June/July – HE application form; Uni Open Days and Taster Days, UCAS convention

24. (pjohnson1@suttonmail.com)
Contacts
Attendance
Mrs Cooney
Pastoral
and Academic
Overview
Form Tutor
Exam Entry
Queries
Mrs T Bourne
Curriculum
Mr P. Johnson
Mr D. Mawer
Director of
Sixth Form