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Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening 2013. Sixth Form Team: Sixth Form Progress Leader – Mr Cooke Deputy Progress Leader – Ms Thompson Assistant Progress Leader, Year 12 – Mrs Panayi Sixth Form Administrator – Mrs Dunn Sixth Form Attendance – 01277 245498.
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Sixth Form Team:Sixth Form Progress Leader – Mr CookeDeputy Progress Leader – Ms ThompsonAssistant Progress Leader, Year 12 –Mrs PanayiSixth Form Administrator – Mrs DunnSixth Form Attendance – 01277 245498
This presentation will be attached to the next Parents Newsletter
Personal Tutors12KTB – Ms Bradley12MAC – Mr Crump12TBI – Mr Bishop12AAI – Ms Abbot-Imboden12MTS – Mr Sheriff12RPG – Mr Graham12CJB – Miss Burr
Changes for Year 12 students 1) Full-time students = 540 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 2) Examinations at the end of the academic year
Full-time students = 540 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) • 4 AS level subjects • Students that need to resit English or Maths • Level 3 BTEC Pathway + 1 AS subject • 3 AS level subjects • Level 3 BTEC Pathway • Study Periods allocated to students, must register in the new Study Zone
2) Examinations at the end of the academic year • Must hit the ground running! • Organisation is key • Revision sessions • Importance of summer exams
Tracking and AssessmentAcademic Reviews twice a yearPromotes independent learningParents newsletter notification
Enrichment (timetabled)1) Personal Development for Progression2) Sports Leaders Award3) Language Leaders Award4) The Young Apprentice Programme5) Financial Capability
Community Enrichment: Sports clubs Subject Ambassador Classroom Assistant Film Club Peer Mentor X Team • Teaching Assistant • Fundraising • Circles of Support • Voluntary work • Paired reading • Assistant Form Tutor
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) • Available for students in Year 13 • AS Level (carries UCAS points) • Forms part of the AQA Baccalaureate • - Students create their own project title
AQA Bacc Students’ Academic Study The Bacc is built on the solid foundation of students’ main A Level choices (Three A Levels) • Broader Study • AS Critical Thinking • AS Citizenship • Enrichment Activities • Work-related learning • Community participation • Personal development activities Independent Learning The EPQ will develop students’ abilities to manage tasks using their own initiative and resources
Year 12: • Expectations/ Standards • In classroom and at home • Learning is the priority • Curriculum Enrichment • Enjoy • Achieve their full potential
Monitoring and Supporting Students:1) Academic and Pastoral Mentoring2) Personal Tutors: Meet with students continually throughout the two years3) Assistant Progress Leader and Deputy Progress Leader: One-to-one mentoring4) Sixth Form Support Policy5) Staff and students work in collaboration
Bursary Scheme – Who is entitled?Level 1: Young people in receipt of income support or disability living allowance;Level 2: Those that received free school meals in Yr11;Level 3: Those with a financial need who do not fall into the above categories and whose household income is below £20,000.See Mrs Dunn for information and applicationDeadline 23rd September