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Ulidia Integrated College an introduction to the Transition Year

The Transition Year at Ulidia Integrated College aims to improve student choice and pathway, cater for SEN students, increase sixth form pupil numbers, and utilize resources more efficiently. It provides a one-year transition for students not quite ready for normal sixth form study, allowing them to increase their GCSE/level 2 profile and start taster courses at AS/level 3. The Transition Year integrates students into existing level 3 courses and offers a selection of subjects, including resit English and Mathematics, BTEC Diploma in ICT, AS/Level 3 Art & Design, and BTEC Certificates in Health & Social Care, Travel & Tourism, and Sport Studies. The selection process includes an interview and meeting the published criteria, with the option for students with a minimum grade D (high E) in Maths and English to enter the Transition Year. The current situation includes 12 students completing the Transition Year, with plans for progressions being determined through predicted grades and interviews. Drawbacks include mixed ability classes, student immaturity, and the challenge of finding suitable enrichment courses after transition. The future of the Transition Year is being evaluated to determine its productivity, lessons learned, fulfillment of objectives, modifications for the future, and progression paths.

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Ulidia Integrated College an introduction to the Transition Year

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  1. Ulidia Integrated Collegean introduction tothe Transition Year

  2. The Transition Year • Purpose • Improve student choice/pathway • Cater for SEN students • Increase pupil numbers at sixth form • Utilise available resources more efficiently

  3. The Transition Year • Aims • Caters for those students who are not quite ready for ‘normal’ sixth form study • Allows students the opportunity to increase their GCSE/level 2 profile and start taster courses at AS/level 3 • Ensures optimum use of staff and classroom resources • Provides for a more inclusive and accessible sixth form

  4. The Transition Year • Logistics • Students are integrated into existing level 3 courses/classes • Students choose 2 subjects from a selection of 5 AS/level 3 courses • Students resit English and Mathematics and get the opportunity to enhance their existing ICT skills through a BTEC level 2 diploma. • Is a one year transition

  5. The Transition Year • Courses currently offered in Transition Year • GCSE/Level 2- Resit English & Mathematics • BTEC Diploma in ICT • AS/Level 3- Art & Design • BTEC Certificates in • Health & Social Care • Travel & Tourism • Sport Studies • Performing Art

  6. The Transition Year • The selection process for all students • Interview by a senior member of staff • Meet the published criteria • Pass Maths and English – ‘normal’ sixth form studies • Grade D (high E) in Maths and English - Transition Year – with references from other teachers

  7. The Transition Year • Current situation • 13 students started September 2012 • Currently 12 students completing • Collating of predicted grades • Conducting interviews to find progression plans

  8. The Transition Year • Drawbacks • Mixed ability classes at sixth form • Immaturity of some students • Finding suitable enrichment courses after transition • Have to wait until August before you know if the student can proceed

  9. The Transition Year • The Future? • Will we continue with Transition Year? • Has it been productive? (for school & pupils) • Have we learned lessons? • Did it fulfil objectives? • Modifications for 2013/2014? • Progression path?

  10. The Transition Year • Conclusion: • “These men ask for just the same thing, fairness, and fairness only. This, so far as in my power, they, and all others, shall have”.Abraham Lincoln

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