1. Monday 30 th June

2. Post Study Leave Start of Year 13 Elite group within the school EPQ, Committee Attendance Keep doing all AS subjects Think about future

3. Results Day Thursday 14 th August Timing – Year 12 from 9.30am Meetings with Mr Hand - Head of Year 13 Decisions about A2s Preparation for Year 13 Step up

4. September 2014 Current position and what students need to do to improve UMS scores – make sure students know current position and what they need tog et to achieve target grades. Plan ahead - think about resits – talk to mentors Exams v Coursework

5. AS – A2 Big jump - lots going on More difficult and more work but more purpose Need to adjust from Day 1 Time management and organisation essential More effective use of study time in school More work at home Barrier to success – part time jobs. No more than 8 hours a week.

6. Planning for future Importance of being pro-active - universities and careers Mentor - key person in all of this Summer holidays key time to start process – research essential. Websites including heathensixthform Open days Ask for help

7. Assessment schedule Ongoing monitoring Mock examinations in January – last formal examinations before June Parents evening in February Final decisions regarding AS resits and coursework resubmission. Begin attending AS classes whenever possible Revision sessions begin in Term 4, including last minute sessions for both AS and A2