1. Succeeding in Sixth form Catherine Smith – Chemistry Vicky Bridgewater – Health and Social Care Deborah Whittington – Health and Social Care

2.  Good GCSE grades  Completed all work set  Concentrated and behaved well in class  ONLY completed work set  Relied on teacher for organisation  Had targets set by staff or parents

3. Take a moment to think about if you had a new employee / trainee at work place. What would you expect from them?  Reliable  Organised  Able to take the initiative  Knows when to ask for help  Is able to work independently

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15. 1.Revise and review work from the start 2.Make effort and regularly use time out of class 3.Be organised (notes/time) 4.Attend all your lessons (on time!) 5.Choose subjects you like (not to be with friends) and that you are best suited to (Vocational / AS) 6.Meet all your deadlines (AS & Vocational) 7.Don’t be afraid to make changes 8.Do not procrastinate in frees or out of class. 9.Practise past papers and know the structure of any exams 10.Have an idea about what you want to do in the future before you start (it helps) and consider alternatives (like college). Top Ten Tips