1. Sixth Form Study Programme Introduction

2. Commitment required from pupils Respect your ability and have HIGH expectations (at least 3 A level grade C). STUDY – 15 hours per week is required. Extra-curricular – ENJOY – but study must come first! Exams the priority! No part time jobs or holidays during school time. Easter should be for revision. Balance your social life with study – your future will be determined by your A Level grades

3. Agenda Why do we need a study skills programme? Sixth form questionnaire responses and lifecycle review (2010/2011) What is in the study programme? Develop good study habits NOW

4. (1) Why do we need a study skills programme?

5. Why do we need a study skills programme? 1. A Levels are a ‘step up’ from GCSE 2. Universities are telling us 3. Teachers (HoDs) are saying 4. Pupils have identified areas themselves

6. (1) Transition from GCSE to A Level 85% of Grosvenor 6 th form pupils said there is a major increase in workload when they moved from GCSE to A level 82% said “there is a major difference in how I think and learn and the skills I require when studying A Level”

7. (2) Feedback from Universities Universities are now saying ‘students entering first year are not sufficiently prepared for university study’ Pupils have been trained to learn for exams. Students ‘read’ for a degree. This implies they have to work for themselves.

8. (3) Feedback from teachers Many pupils fail to deliver coursework and homework to deadlines. Need notes – fall asleep in class Those who interact do best Revision is crammed in last weeks before exam

9. (4) Feedback from pupils Received 170 responses Divided into 11 sections: Need help with... Presentation skills Use of library Revision skills Learning skills Revision skills Personal planning Time management Presentation skills Happy with... Communication/writing skills Careers Awareness Home study Teacher support

10. (2) Sixth Form Questionnaire Responses

11. Pupil Questionnaire: Learning Skills

12. Pupil Questionnaire: Organisation and revision skills