1. Y12 PARENT INFORMATION 2015/16 WELCOME TO FARMOR’S SCHOOL SIXTH FORM

2. Welcome and thank you for coming.

3. PURPOSE OF THE EVENING To introduce ourselves & the Sixth Form way of life To encourage communication To answer any questions

4. MANAGEMENT TEAM Emma White (Head of Sixth Form) Sarah Crawford (Deputy Head of Sixth Form) Jeremy Johnson (Data Manager) Rachel Mehtar (6 th Form Pastoral Manager) Tutors Jeremy Johnson, Graeme Spurr, Hannah Fisher, Andrew Wright, Sue Simmonds, Andy Rodgers, Louisa Amoah

5. A LEVEL RESULTS 2015 %201320142015 A* Grades6.88.59.8 A*-A32.724.330.5 A*-B64.555.969.4 A*-C82.286.087.7 A*-E (Pass Rate) 99.199.399.7

6. More importantly, measuring Value Added Scores (which measures statistical potential against achievement) we are in the top 5% nationally for progress made from GCSE to A level. Remember our entry criteria: 5 GCSE grades at C or above inc. Maths and English. HIGH ACHIEVERS

7. HOW DO WE GET SUCH GOOD RESULTS?

8. Average class size = 11 COMMUNITY Average class size = 11

9. WE FOSTER INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND PROVIDE EXCELLENT SUPPORT

10. Accountancy Apprenticeship Engineering Apprenticeship St James’ place Apprenticeship Gap Year travels Employment Art Foundation Courses University (80% of students gained a place at their first choice university) CONTROL: WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS GO?

11. CHALLENGE

12. Four double lessons per subject per week Usually taught by two members of staff Four doubles of study One tutor /mentor period Two single lessons of enrichment Diverse opportunities for leadership and participation. CURRICULUM TIME

13. IT’S MORE THAN STUDY...

14. COMMITMENT Attend all lessons and work hard Arrive for 8.45am and leave at 3.35pm/3.00PM (or indeed later!) Do all work set Inform us of absence Sixth Form Agreement Use Study Periods wisely

15. COMMITTED LEARNING Structure & Quality Time 2 Hours outside of lesson time every day Time Management / To do lists Reviewing lessons and preparing for next Staying Organised Taking Responsibility

16. We now have 2 A level systems running. ‘New’ Linear 2 year courses with exams on the end of Y13 ‘Old’ Modular courses with exams at the end of Y12 and then other half at the end of Y13. NEW A LEVELS

17. English Literature English Lang & Lit Business Economics History Art Textiles Photography Art Design Graphics Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology Sociology ‘NEW’ A LEVELS

18. French Spanish Geography Music Music tech Media PE Drama ICT Maths Further Maths Philosophy ‘OLD’ A LEVELS

19. Students would only sit an exam at the end of Y12 in a ‘new’ A level if they did not want to continue it to the end of Y13. January parents’ evening will be very important in helping to consider which subject this might apply to. (more than ½ way through their courses) Mock exams at the end of Y12 could indicate progress and predicted grades. IMPACT ON STUDENTS

20. HOW YOU CAN HELP Contact us if you have concerns Help put aside 2 hours per night – they always have something to do…. Encourage meeting deadlines and independent work; avoid plagiarism / cheating. Be aware of reports due / parents evening

21. COMMUNICATION E-mail / Phone / Letter ….. Y12 to scrawford@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk E-Update - send an email to Rachel Mehtar (rmehtar@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk) Parent Newsletters Tutors / Subject Teachers Parent Focus Group (11 th November 7pm)

22. I would recommend parents attend the Parent Focus Group. It is an excellent opportunity to discuss general concerns in an informal setting. Mrs White is always open to ideas and suggestions, and over the past two years I have seen points raised by parents implemented very quickly. The group also serves to comment on future plans for the sixth form, and it is good that parents views are considered. As the parent of children who entered the school in year 12, attending the group helped me get to know the school more quickly and realise how the sixth form is managed and run. PARENT FOCUS GROUP

23. KEY DATES Half term: 22 nd October to 3rd November Inset Day on 2nd November Term Starts on Tuesday 3rd November Parent Focus Group: 11 th November 2015 Grade report: 8 th December. Term ends 16 th December at 3pm Sixth Form taster day for Y11: 17 th December 2015 Parents’ Evening 14 th January 2016

24. Any Questions? Please stay and join us for refreshments and to meet tutors. THANK YOU FOR COMING