welcome to year 12

Welcome to Year 12The start of a challenging journey

About us............AS LevelsA levelsApplied A LevelsBTEC Extended Diplomas (full timetable)EPQs- Year 13 only

What we offer

About us............The culture

Caring Excellence is developedPersonalisedFocus on Teaching and learning

The pastoral structure...........

Your child

Tutor

Preparation for the futurePreparing for the work environment Role modelsAppropriate dress/hair stylesAppropriate behaviourRespect others and the environment.

The TimetablePrivate Study Blocks: Depends on what you study.

E.g. 4 x AS = 14 study blocks per fortnight

E.g. Extended Diploma = 20 per fortnight

Private study blocks must be used for study!

Sample Timetable – A Level

Sample Timetable - Extended Diploma

Teaching and LearningBuilding on GCSE

Independent learning is the key: work outside lessons!

Smaller class sizesDialogue with teachers

GCSE = ‘learn what teacher has given you’A level = ‘research and discuss it’

Top grades require: autonomy & independence

2—3 hours outside of lessons per day.More responsibility for own learning

Independent learning!

How can you facilitate this?Summer reading listResearching a topicIdentifying areas to improve Taking notes/organising worksheets

Knowing where to turn for helpExams are in June only

The importance of the tutor:Ultimately we will:

Write a referenceMentorGive out InfoBe an intermediary

Attendance= a major success factor.To be ‘the best they can be.’

Even legitimate,authorisedabsenceneeds to bebelow 20%.

Falling attendance is the first signthat help is needed

Attendance

How we monitor attendanceAttend every tutor am session

Use of TARSLesson by lessonStudy blocks and signing out (Fire drills!)Foreseeable absence — orange holiday formUnforeseeable absence — note to tutor

Ringing in: Mrs Davies or Mrs Nichols in the sixth form office

Tracking progressNew system: 4 reports a year:

effort, attainment, target grade

Tutor report in the summer.

Mentoring Day in Novemberto coincide with tutors’ evening

Parents’ evening in January

Sharing is good practiceDialogueTutor is the first port of call:

icc@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk

Head of Year: Ms Daniel

Assistant Head of YearMiss Player

Transitions post-18University degreeFoundation degreeAdvanced apprenticeship

www.ucas.comSummer workCareer based work experience

UCAShttp://www.ucas.com/

Informed ChoicesA Russell Group list of Facilitating subjects

http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices

• Maths & Further Maths• English Literature• Physics• Biology• Chemistry• Geography• History• Languages

These subjects give you wide options, but there are many other A levels.

EnrichmentGood citizens of the futureVolunteering opportunitiesIn main school classroomsIn the wider community

Other Pastoral Experiences:MP visits Study Skills workshop Learn2Live road show: NovUCAS visit to West point -MarUCAS day JuneJune examsWork Experience

The 16-19 BursaryYou may be eligible for some financial help.......16-19 Bursary – letter at the back.

3 Criteria...Student in care,

or family receives income supportFree School MealsHousehold income of less than £20, 817

Housekeeping.Bring GCSE results if external applicantEnglish and Maths GCSE retakes compulsory

Appointments available on 22nd/23rd August

Renewal of IEP: tutor to contact Mrs OughTo take :

Bursary information; Summer reading list.

Any Questions?