One Centre Two Learning Communities Our Results

One Centre: Two Learning Communities

Our Results North Bristol Post 16 A 2 Results National Averages A* 10% A* 8. 1% A* - A 26% A*- A 25. 8% A*- B 53% A* - B 52. 8% A* - E 98% A* - E 98%

Where Did They Go? • 40% of university places are at Russell Group institutions • 66% of UCAS applicants got their first choice place • 9 students are going to Oxford or Cambridge • 12 successful applications for medicine • Popular universities: Manchester/Cardiff/Liverpool/Sheffield • Popular courses: STEM/Social Sciences/Hums • A significant uptake in apprenticeships and internships.

Outcomes for This Evening • Overview of your child’s P 16 education • Introduce you to some of our processes • Overview of how we support parent/s

Who Can Help? Director of Centre Acting Assistant Headteacher Student Services Leader Academic Mentor Ms Curran Ms Quirke Ms Webb-Dickin Miss Muszynska Mrs Kempt P 16 Librarian Office Manager Receptionist Attendance Clerk Admin. Assistant Miss Klaus Mrs Jackson Mrs Watts Mrs Williams Miss Anderson

Pathways A levels/Pre U BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 2 AS: Year 12 (for some) A 2: Year 13 Equivalent to 1 or 2 A levels BTEC Business with GCSE English and Maths Combination of exams and coursework 100% coursework 1 year course Graded (A-E at AS) A*-E at A 2 Graded Distinction * Distinction Merit and Pass

New BTEC Rules Affects all Year 12 students on all BTEC courses. (Business, ICT, H&S Care, Medical Science) • Students can have ONE set of feedback on each assignment they hand in IF they meet the deadline. They then have 10 days to hand in a second and final draft after receiving feedback. • If they miss the deadline they will not have an opportunity to do a second/improved draft. • If they fail an assignment there is an opportunity to do a DIFFERENT assignment which only addresses Pass criteria so means that a Pass is the highest grade they can then achieve in that unit. This is their FINAL chance, they can only hand in one draft of this assignment. • If they fail any assignments after being given this final opportunity it means they have failed the whole course as students must achieve at least a Pass in EVERY assignment in order to pass the course.

Curriculum Biology Sociology Media DT Physics Maths English Biology Chemistry Maths Psychology Music Drama English BTEC Business Maths Music Tech Film Ancient History Maths Reform 2017 Mathematics Ancient History DT Film Studies Media Studies Government and Politics Music Technology

Daily Routine 8: 30 8: 45 9: 45 10: 45 11: 05 12: 05 1: 05 2: 05 (3: 05 AM registration period 1 period 2 break period 3 period 4 lunch period 5 twilight lessons) • Briefing every Wednesday week A at 8: 30 am • Enrichment and employability Wednesday afternoons • If a student has an RGS lesson p 1, they do not need to attend AM registration / briefing.

Year 12 Tutors SENIOR TUTOR 12 RT 12 NP 12 CME 12 SHE Ms Hovell Mrs Taylor Ms Phillips Miss Lloyd Miss Meek Miss Hepworth 12 LWY 12 SPA 12 DSA 12 HA 12 CLK 12 SN Miss Wyles Ms Papworth Mr Saddler Mrs Ashcroft Mrs Kempt Mr Neville ESSAY DOCTOR!

Morning Reg. & Core Programme • Their tutor will be their daily support and guidance - they need to make the most of it! • An opportunity to explore choices for the future. • Hear about opportunities which will enhance their prospects of achieving their aspirations. • Both AM reg and core programme are compulsory sessions, attendance is nonnegotiable.

Attendance • All time tabled sessions + assembly and tutor time is compulsory • Expectation is 95% attendance • Reporting illness – daily (by parent) • Absence in advance (by student) • Examples of unauthorised absence – – – Driving lesson Part time work Holidays Routine medical appointments Leisure activities e. g. Glastonbury • Texting parents Absence Line 0117 919 8105

School Based Study • Each student assigned SBS • During SBS students have to remain in school • They can use this time to: – Complete home work – Review notes – Read ahead – Organise notes – Discuss work with classmates – Revise for tests • Where they are allocated Upgrade, this time must be spent in this space. • Any blank period on a time table students should still use for study • They are not obliged to stay in school for these sessions… • But we advise that they do!

Upgrade Supervised study area. Academic Mentors are on hand to help students with work. • Organisation and time • • • Quiet working space in G 001 • Access to computers and desk space. • Compulsory for some • Drop in offer • Teacher and/or self referral management Revision tips Research skills Proofreading strategies Essay Doctor

Unifrog • We launched the all new exciting Unifrog network last week. • It helps students audit the skills they will develop through enrichment activities preparing them for life after Post 16.

Opportunities Enrichment Enhancement PE/Games Community Service Claremont school Post 16 buddies Subject mentors Paired reading Access to Bristol Debating group Student led groups encouraged • Much more…. • • • Critical thinking AS • Extended project AS (from term 6) • GPR

Student Leadership Student President Izzi Triggs Vice President TBC (Year 12) Leader of Events & Charity Jade Bellevue Da Silva Events & Charity Committee Get involved! Launch Leaders of Learning & Wellbeing Leader of Facilities & Resources Suleekha A & Molly E Learning Committee Get involved! Applications & References Interview Panel & Shortlisting Nick Gibbins Facilities & Resources Committee Get involved! Campaigning & Hustings Leader of Outreach & Communication TBC (Year 12) Outreach & Communication Committee Get involved! Election!

The Bursary • This bursary can be applied for by students whose parents/carers have an income of below £ 22, 500 • It can help with: – Travel (paid in full) – Books, trips, equipment, uni open days…. . • Free school meals (likely you will be eligible) • Library deposit waived

The Next 2 Years What can you expect?

Support & Structure • • • 2 progress reports a year ‘Minimum Grade’ Academic reviews with tutors Subject changes Regular feedback from teachers Collapsed timetable days 1: 1 study support IAG for next steps Outside agencies & wellbeing Tutor Subject Teachers P 16 team (parent surgery) Parents Friends

The Challenges Pressure Time management Self responsibility Managing changing relationships Transition expectation Punctuality Attendance Resilience

Voice of Hindsight Buy a really loud alarm clock! Get organised from day 1 and don’t forget about deadlines! Use your study periods to keep on top of your work – don’t waste it Don’t be scared to admit if you don’t understand something Talk about what you have learned with your classmates after lessons Talk to your teachers for help – they’re really helpful! Buy a ring binder and ask your teacher to go through notes organisation Don’t be put off by the first two weeks – it does get easier!

Keep in Touch post 16@cotham. bristol. sch. uk 0117 919 8100 www. nbp 16 c. org. uk Parent surgery Weds 3. 30 – 4. 30 appointment only please