Year 12 parents information evening 2013 Cotham Learning

Year 12 parents’ information evening 2013 Cotham Learning Community

Post 16 Leadership Team Marian Curran Director Ros OConnor Assistant Headteacher P 16 Claire Morris Head of Student Services Alina Muszynska Academic Mentor

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/carers

North Bristol Post 16 A 2 Results 2013 National Averages A* 13% A* 7. 6% A* - A 34% A*-A 26. 3% A*-B 62. 5% A* - B 52. 9% A* - E 99. 5% A* - E 98. 6%

A levels BTEC Level 3 BTEC level 2 AS – Yr 12 A 2 – Yr 13 Pre U Equivalent to 1 or 2 A levels Equivalent to 4 GCSEs 100% coursework 1 year course Mix of exams and coursework Graded A-E at AS A*-E at A 2 D 3 - P 1 Graded Distinction * Distinction Merit Pass

Life in the centre • • • 8. 25 8. 45 9. 45 10. 45 11. 05 12. 05 1. 05 2. 05 (3. 05 morning registration period 1 period 2 break period 3 period 4 lunch period 5 twilight lessons) Assembly every Friday

Enrichment & Enhancement • • • Enrichment Every Wednesday period 5 PE/Games Community Service – Envision Claremont school Post 16 buddies Subject mentors Paired reading Access to Bristol Lecture programme Debating group Student led groups encouraged Much more…. Enhancement • General studies AS • Critical thinking AS • Extended project AS (from T 6)

Attendance Absence line 0117 353 3474 • All time tabled sessions + assembly and tutor time is compulsory • Expectation is 95% attendance • Reporting illness – daily (by parent/carer) • Absence in advance (by student) • E. g’s of unauthorised absence – – – Driving lesson Part time work Holidays Routine medical appointments Leisure activities e. g. Glastonbury • Texting parents

School Based Study (SBS) • Each student assigned 1 hour of SBS per fortnight for each subject they study • 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 class mates • Revise for tests

Study periods • 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!

Supervised study sessions when you are not timetabled for lessons. • Academic Mentor on hand to help students with work. - Organisation and time management - Revision tips - Research skills - Proof reading strategies - Essay structuring • Access to computers and desk space. Quiet working space in 2 F 1. • Compulsory for some • Drop in offer • Teacher and/or self referral

Supporting studentsteam P 16 Tutor/senior tutor • 3 progress reports a year (Nov/Jan/Mar) surgery) (parent • ‘Minimum Grade’ • Academic reviews with tutors Friends • Subject changes • Regular feedback from teachers Subject teachers • Collapsed timetable days Parents • 1: 1 study support • IAG for next steps • Outside agencies & wellbeing • 16 -19 bursary

What to expect over the next two years…

Punctuality Pressure Attendance Time management Transition vrs expectation Self responsibility Managing changing relationships

Buy a ring binder and ask your teacher to go through what sections it can be divided up into Don’t be put off by the first two weeks – it does get easier! Talk to your teachers for help – they’re really helpful! Buy a really loud alarm clock! Talk about what you have learned with your classmates after lessons – it helps it all sink in The Voice of hindsight yr 13 students 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

How to contact us… • www. NBP 16 c. org. uk • Parent surgery – Monday 3. 00 pm to 5. 30 pm appointment only please • 0117 9198101 • Post 16@redlandgreen. bristol. sch. uk • 0117 3533433