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Sixth Form Induction – Student Booklet

LYDIARD PARK ACADEMY SIXTH FORM

Potential into performance – Building Your Future Together

Lydiard Park Academy

Sixth Form Induction

Booklet

2016


CONTENTS

Welcome to Lydiard Park Academy Sixth Form ..………………………………………………………………….3

Induction Programme 2016 …………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Lydiard Park Academy Sixth Form – Academic Aims / Our Ethos …………………………………..…….5

Staffing – Roles & Responsibilities ……………………………………………………………………………..………..6

Sixth Form Tutoring ………….….……………………………………………………………………………………………..7

Sixth Form Tutor Groups / PSHE Groups .…………………………………………………………………………….8

Sixth Form Dress Code ……………………………………………………..…………………………………………..……..9

Attendance & Punctuality – Your Role As A Parent …………………………………………………...………10

Supervised Study, Non Contact Time, Be Prepared to Learn, Getting of to a Good Start &

House System …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11

Lydiard Park Academy – Expectations of Teaching and Learning ………………………………..……..13

Key Stage 5 Subject Leaders ………………………………………………………………………………………………16

Extended Project Qualification ………………………………………………………………………………….……….17

Frequently Asked Questions ………………………………….…………………….…………………………………….18

Applying for the 16 – 19 Bursary ………………………………………………………………………………….…….19

Destinations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..20

Enrolment ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………22

Suggested Equipment List ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..23

Key Dates ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…24


WELCOME TO LYDIARD PARK ACADEMY SIXTH FORM

The induction programme aims to prepare you for your time with us, working alongside the

sixth form staff to provide you with a full insight into life in the sixth form. It is vital that you

choose courses that interest you, courses that enable you to progress onto your chosen

post-18 pathway, courses where you will want to work independently and challenge

yourself to improve your own understanding.

As you attend sessions over the next three days it is important that you reflect on your

ability to explore the work at a higher level. At the end of the induction process you will be

expected to confirm your interest in following the courses you have chosen. If you have

changed your mind, please ensure that you meet with us to select appropriate alternatives.

You will be provided with an Induction Activity from each of your chosen courses during the

introductory lessons that you attend. This work must be completed by the first lesson back

in September and will demonstrate that you are ready to start AS level courses with the

appropriate work ethic. The Induction Activity will also be assessed and included as part of

the first data entry assessment. Those students unable to attend the induction programme

should access the relevant tasks on the Lydiard Park Academy VLE and ensure that they are

completed by September.

We hope that you enjoy the following three days and please feel free to ask any questions

that you may have in order to prepare you fully for your start with us in September


INDUCTION PROGRAMME 2016

A session focusing on ‘Planning for your Future’ and ‘NUS / UNiDAYS Enrolment’ will run

during each of the option block sessions in the Common Room. This session is available to

students who have a free session.

Tues 21st June Wed 22nd June Thurs 23rd June

09:00 – 9:55 Welcome Session (Common Room)

Sixth Form Structure Staffing & Roles Learning Culture & Expectations

Welcome Session (Common Room)

Work Ethic Organisation Enrolment Process Key Dates

University of Gloucester

Aspiration Roadshow

Interactive Workshops

University Myth Buster

Debate

Weirdest & Wackiest University Courses

(Student transport contribution – £8)

10:10 – 11:10 Option Block Y

Preparing your Personal

Statement / CV

11:25 – 12.25 Option Block W

Option Block X

12:55 – 13:55 Option Block Z

Option Block V

14:00 – 15:00 Sixth Form Social Quiz &

Refreshments (Common Room)

National Citizen Service

(Common Room)

After School Sixth Form Students Union (15:00 – 15:30)

Sixth Form Social The Hongxin

(17:00 – 19:00)


LYDIARD PARK ACADEMY SIXTH FORM

Academic Aims

Students strive for excellence, making outstanding academic progress.

Students have a focussed approach and a love of learning.

Students have high aspirations whilst at sixth form and for their futures beyond. They are

supported in achieving/exceeding these fully.

Our Ethos

We are committed to providing you with the highest quality sixth form experience to

achieve your goals in work and life. In return, we expect you to meet certain standards of

behaviour and attitudes including:

Outstanding attendance,

Work completed on time and to the best of your ability,

Full participation in the learning process,

Act as an ambassador for our sixth form at all times.


STAFFING – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Mr Russell: Head of Sixth Form / Head of Year 13 [email protected]

Responsibility for the management of Key Stage 5. Primary focus will be the attainment of

students, monitoring academic progress across the two years and providing support and

guidance for transition to all post 18 destinations.

Mrs Davies: Assistant Principal / Head of Year 12 [email protected]

Responsibility for the pastoral support of the year group challenging attendance, punctuality

and any other aspects of life that impact upon learning. Mrs Davies will oversee the

transition from year 11 into the sixth form for both internal and external applicants.

Mrs Grey: Sixth Form Pastoral Support Assistant [email protected]

Responsibility for monitoring attendance and punctuality to tutor time, lessons and

supervised study. To work alongside Mr Russell, Mrs Davies and parents/carers in

supporting students throughout their time in the sixth form and their successful progression

to higher education or employment.

mailto:[email protected]




SIXTH FORM TUTORING

The excellent level of pastoral care provided in years 7-11 is continued into the sixth form.

Students will be allocated a personal tutor and placed in a small vertical tutor group

consisting of both year 12 and year 13 students. Tutors will:

Provide daily support, both academically and emotionally,

Monitor tutee attendance,

Rigorously track academic performance and implement intervention if needed,

Support tutees in their post 18 destination application,

Deliver a high quality personalised PSHE programme.

Our vertical tutoring system has enabled us to create a greater sense of community within

the sixth form and allow year 13 students to become role models for the year 12 students.

This system also enables the tutor to provide guidance on post 18 destinations, for example,

university applications (UCAS), Higher Apprenticeships, employment and work experience,

and will begin supporting students from when they enter year 12.

Tutors will have a smaller number of students from each year group and therefore can focus

on these during critical times of the year. During the summer term (when year 13 are sitting

their A level examinations) all eight tutors can focus on a small number of year 12 students

who they know well in completing applications for their post 18 destinations.


SIXTH FORM TUTOR GROUPS

Tutor Group

Tutor House Room Email Contact

6HP Miss H. Plumb Moore S3 [email protected]

6PF Mr P. Ford Moore Mezzanine [email protected]

6VC Mrs V. Colley Mrs V. Buchalik

Berners-Lee S10 [email protected] [email protected]

6RJ Mr R. Jones Berners-Lee S2 [email protected]

6MK Mr M. Godley Holmes Common Room

[email protected]

6SP Ms S. Perkins Mr D. Gregory

Holmes S9

[email protected] [email protected]

6DO Mr C. Dobbs Pascal S8 [email protected]

6JG Mrs J. Gilbert Pascal S1 [email protected]

SIXTH FORM PSHE GROUPS

PSHE Group

PSHE Leader House Room Email Contact

Y13 Mr P. Ford Moore Mezzanine [email protected]

Y13 Mrs V. Colley Mrs V. Buchalik

Berners-Lee S3 [email protected] [email protected]

Y13 Mr M. Godley Holmes D2.5 [email protected]

Y13 Mrs J. Gilbert Pascal S1 [email protected]

Y12 Miss H. Plumb Moore D2.7 [email protected]

Y12 Mr R. Jones Berners-Lee D2.6 [email protected]

Y12 Ms S. Perkins Mr D. Gregory

Holmes S9

[email protected] [email protected]

Y12 Mr C. Dobbs Pascal S8 [email protected]






















SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE

Following consultation with the sixth form committee a dress code has been set out and

must be adhered to at all times whilst on the school site:

Students are not required to wear a formal uniform,

Students should wear appropriate clothing that would be considered suitable for a

school environment,

Students studying practical subjects need to be aware of further health and safety

requirements applicable to that subject, for example, suitable footwear for a science

lab.

The following is not permitted:

Clothing with slogans which may be regarded as offensive, aggressive or out of place

in a school context,

Clothing that is revealing such as low cut or crop tops, very short skirts or shorts,

Flip flops.

Extreme hair colours,

Facial piercings.

If, in the judgement of the sixth form staff, your clothing is inappropriate you will be asked

to make appropriate changes.

Please consider that this is a place for work in which you will be meeting students and

people at all levels and with a variety of attitudes, as a sixth former you will also be

representing our sixth form in the community.


ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY – YOUR ROLE AS A PARENT

Please find information below regarding sixth form absence and attendance procedures.

Absence

Please inform the sixth form office of your son / daughter’s absence: 01793 874224 or via

email [email protected] with a reason for the absence and expected return

date/time. If you wish to discuss your son / daughter’s absence please don’t hesitate to

contact the Mrs Grey on the contacts listed above.

If your son / daughter has an appointment or needs to leave school at any point in the day

they will need to sign out in the sixth form reception area.

Morning Registration

Each morning students are expected to attend registration at 8.40am, during this time

students will be registered by their form tutor and given notices and information. If

students arrive at school after registration (8.55 onwards) they must sign in at the sixth

form reception area.

Lesson Attendance

Attendance will be monitored closely and students who are causing concern will be invited

to attend a meeting at which you will also be expected to discuss any intervention that may

be necessary with the Head of Year. Poor attendance (below 92%) may result in students

being asked to leave the sixth form or not continue into year 13. In the case of lessons

being cancelled work will be left by the subject teacher. The school Resource Centre and

the sixth form study areas are available for quiet study.

Each student must attend all timetabled lessons and if there is any legitimate and

unavoidable reason why a student knows in advance that they are going to miss a lesson, it

is their responsibility to speak to the sixth form team to gain permission. Students must also

see the relevant subject teachers to collect missed work and complete this in time for the

next lesson attended. Students must arrive to every lesson on time with all relevant

equipment. Students arriving late to lessons have an impact on the learning of themselves

and others and may be asked to leave and report to the Head of Year.

Driving lessons and non emergency medical or dental appointments should be made outside

of school hours.

Holidays must be taken in school holiday time, any such absence within term time will be

marked as unauthorised.

(Separate agreement attached to sign and return)



SUPERVISED STUDY

All sixth form students are required to attend one hour of supervised study per subject

studied per week. Supervised study sessions will be supervised by a member of staff, a

register taken and is on your timetables. Supervised study is a quiet study area and

students will be expected to bring work to complete. The supervised study areas (year 12 –

sixth for mezzanine / year 13 – S8) have desks and computer access, as well as wireless

network for any students who may choose to work on their own devices. Sixth form

students should regularly engage in wider reading and this area will be resourced with

journals, periodicals, magazines and subject specific text books to aid learning. Any other

‘non-contact’ sessions should be used wisely; the demands of A level courses will require a

significant amount of additional study time.

Although we are dealing with young adults the school needs your full co-operation to

monitor your son / daughter’s work and effort. For a three or four AS level student it is not

unreasonable in our opinion, to expect something like 15 hours private study / homework

per week. This may be assignments, reading, extra note taking, consolidation etc. As our

average student gets four hours private study per week written into their timetable this

should not work out as an onerous amount to do at home. Good time management and

organisation are essential for effective study in the sixth form.

If you are concerned about the amount of work your son / daughter is doing at home,

please discuss with him / her and also contact the school – the form tutor, subject tutor, Mr

Russell, Mrs Davies or Mrs Grey.

NON CONTACT TIME

Non-teaching (private study) time may be spent out of school, if a student needs to leave

the school site at any point during the school day they need to sign out and sign back in on

their return (book located in the sixth form reception area). Private study facilities are

provided in school and students are encouraged to take advantage of them, for example,

Resource Centre / Sixth Form Mezzanine / S8.

BE PREPARED TO LEARN

In the majority of subjects, the expectation will be that students provide their own

resources to take notes. This will usually be in the form of an A4 folder, with ruled paper,

however some subjects may also use an exercise book which will be provided. In subjects

such as Fine Art and Textiles where specific resources may be required, subject teachers will

provide further detailed information.

Text books will be provided for use by Lydiard Park Academy, however it is suggested that

students could obtain their own second hand copies of these books on sites such as Ebay or

Amazon for their own use at home and for revision/note taking.


GETTING OFF TO A GOOD START

It is imperative that students arrive in September with a positive mind-set and all induction

activities completed to a high standard. Sixth form staff will have high expectations of

students and the jump from GCSE courses to A levels is significant. The sixth form staff will

be there to support students fully with this transition. The initial four weeks of the courses

will inform staff of a student’s ability to cope with the demands of the subject.

HOUSE SYSTEM

As from September 2016 LPA will be integrating the House Programme as a whole school

initiative. This will mean our Head Boys and Head Girls will come from year 13 with Deputy

Head Boy and Deputy Head Girls coming from year 11. Being a Head Boy / Head Girl will

have the benefit of our sixth form forging closer links with students from Years 7-11.

Collectively, greater involvement of sixth form students in the House System will directly

support the enhancement of applications and references for university, Higher

Apprenticeships, apprenticeships and employment. Finally, creating whole school

opportunities supports the School Development Plan as we look to create a more holistic

approach to the student body of LPA.


LYDIARD PARK ACADEMY – EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

YEAR 12 LEARNING AGREEMENT

You have made an important decision to study in the sixth form at Lydiard Park Academy.

You will find aspects of both teaching and learning in the sixth form to be different from the

ways your learning was organised throughout KS4. The expectations the school has of its

sixth form students, and the systems that are in place to support your learning, will also be

different to those you have experienced before.

This document outlines our expectations of Teaching and Learning in post 16 and this

document focuses on what students can expect in terms of teaching from the school. It

outlines the academic expectations the school has of its sixth form students and explains

the intervention and support that has been put in place for students who experience

difficulty in fully meeting these standards. Poor attendance, punctuality and students failing

to complete set work on time are the main causes of under-achievement in our sixth form

and the school has put in place a range of systems to support you as you make the transition

to post 16 study.

EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHING

Key stage 5 subject leaders and subject teachers will organise and deliver courses which will

fully prepare you for the external examinations and assessment requirements of the

programmes of study you have chosen to follow.

You will be set academic targets and your progress will be regularly reviewed against these.

Your teachers will maintain records of your attainment and progress which will be shared

with you and your parents / carers so that you are fully aware of what you need to do to

progress.

Your subject teachers will provide you with meaningful and challenging learning experiences

which will fully prepare you for the internal and external assessments required by your

individual programmes of study.

You will be set work on a regular basis and the assessment of this work will indicate ways in

which you can improve.

In the event of a known teacher absence you will be set work to complete in order to

minimise the impact on your learning.

The school will report on your progress to your parents / carers and ensure that there are

ample opportunities for you and your parents / carers to discuss your progress.


Your form tutors, subject teachers and members of the sixth form team will provide

opportunities to keep you fully informed about your future career pathway whether this is

in employment, training or on a further or higher education course.

Your form tutors, subject teachers and the Academic Mentoring team will actively

encourage and support you as you develop the skills of supported self-study and

independent learning.

Your form tutors will organise and help supervise support and intervention if you are falling

behind with the programme of work set by subject teachers or if you are struggling to adjust

to the more independent approach to learning in the sixth form.

Lydiard Park Academy is fully committed to providing you with opportunities for individual

guidance on academic and pastoral issues through your form tutors, subject teachers, key

stage 5 subject leaders, Academic Mentors and through the sixth form leadership team.

EXPECTATIONS OF LEARNING

It is expected that you will attend school on all term days, other than when absence is

unavoidable. You must schedule holidays so that they do not occur in term-time or disrupt

your learning. You should notify the school by telephone on the first day when you are

absent through illness and explain any absence from school to your form tutor and subject

teachers on your return.

It is expected that you attend all assemblies, registration and enrichment sessions as

directed by your form tutor. You must attend and be punctual to all classes and activities

which make up your Programme of Study.

Failure to attend and meet expectations will result in targeted intervention. Persistent

absence could lead to a student being asked to leave.

You must register your attendance daily. This will be done during a morning registration

period 8.40-8.50am for all students. Your parents / carers will be notified as a matter of

urgency of your absence if you are not present.

You must complete all work by the deadline set by your subject teacher and complete this

to the best of your ability. In addition you must undertake the independent support work

and background reading which is appropriate to your courses. You must arrange with your

subject teachers to make up any work you have missed through absence.

If you miss a deadline for any piece of work your subject teacher will intervene to support

you and refer this information to your form tutor who will organise support and

intervention to help ensure that you get back up to date. Your tutor will review your

progress on a daily basis during morning registration sessions in order to support your

learning and to ensure progress.


You will discuss with your form tutor and subject teachers at the earliest opportunity any

personal and academic difficulties that are affecting your school work. It is your

responsibility to ask for help if you are struggling with any aspect of your post 16

experience.

Where learning expectations are not being met payment of the 16-19 Bursary may be

withheld until agreed learning targets are achieved.

During non contact periods where there is no timetabled lesson or supervised study session

students will be allowed off site in order to study independently or in an appropriate place.

By signing this learning agreement parents / carers are giving their permission for students

to leave the supervision of our school site at these times.

WHAT SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS NOT MEETING THE

EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING?

In the sixth form there is a programme of guidance and intervention to support students

who are not meeting the Expectations for Learning. Through each stage the school

recognises that you may at times need individual support and intervention for the more

independent demands of post-16 learning. You may require different forms of individually

tailored support which is why the post-16 team sets out clear expectations for all aspects of

sixth form life.

Stage One – Learning Conversation and Guidance

Students who are struggling to meet the learning expectations of their subject teachers will

be offered support by teachers / leaders who will contact home and offer appropriate

intervention. Your subject teacher will be the main point of contact/ support at this stage.

When your form tutor receives a concern from the subject teacher they will offer guidance

during morning registration sessions which will support your learning. You will discuss a

support programme which will include personal action points / targets in place and progress

towards agreed targets will be reviewed by your tutor. These targets will be overseen by

the tutor each morning.

Stage 2 – Academic Mentor Intervention / Student Impact Report

Should you be unable to meet the targets agreed with your form tutor you will be referred

to your Academic Mentor. We will interview you and put in place a series of Personal

Leaning Checklist academic targets (PLCs) addressing your learning needs – these will be set

by your subject teachers. Progress will be supported and monitored by your Academic

Mentor and they will inform your parents / carers by letter of any concerns. You will be

issued with an Student Impact Report to support your progress.

Stage 3 – Head of Year Intervention


If you are unable to meet the revised targets that have been set a meeting will be arranged

with you, your parents / carers and the Head of Year in which your current programme of

study and examination entries will be reviewed. At this meeting your Student Impact

Report will be reviewed and new PLCs will be set by the Head of Year. The Head of Year will

also issue you with a letter and a copy of this will be sent to your parents / carers

summarising the agreed PLCs and consequences of not meeting them.

Stage 4 – Progression Meeting

Should you remain unable to meet the expectations agreed with the Head of Year 12 a

meeting with the Head of Sixth Form and your parents / carer will be held. Alternative

learning pathways better suited to your needs will be considered and learning expectations

agreed. Details will be issued to you and sent to your parents / carers, giving information

about this meeting.

You may be unable or unwilling to make agreed improvements a meeting will then be

convened with the Post 16 Leadership Team at which you may have your place at the school

withdrawn. Your parents / carers will have the right to appeal against any decision made by

the school at this stage

(Separate agreement attached to sign and return)


KEY STAGE 5 SUBJECT LEADERS

Subject Subject Leader Email Contact

Art (Fine) Mr M. Smith [email protected]

Biology Mrs L. Williams [email protected]

Chemistry Miss L. Stollery [email protected]

Economics & Business Mr R. Jones [email protected]

English Literature Mr G. Harney [email protected]

English Literature & Language

Mr G. Harney [email protected]

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Mrs R. Barrett [email protected]

First in Sport Mr C. Harding [email protected]

Geography Mrs T. Barker [email protected]

History Mrs E. Ball [email protected]

ICT Cambridge Technical Mr D. McLaughlin [email protected]

Mathematics Mrs V. Colley [email protected]

Media Studies Mrs C. Urquhart [email protected]

Music Miss L. Paterson [email protected]

Physical Education Mr C. Dobbs [email protected]

Physics Mr P. Bunney [email protected]

Psychology Mrs J. Gilbert [email protected]

Sociology Mrs P. Snook [email protected]

Textiles Mrs C. Hoing [email protected]

Theatre Studies Miss S. Kakouris [email protected]

Level 2 English Mr T. Johns [email protected]

Level 2 Mathematics Mrs V. Colley [email protected]
























EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)

From architecture to addiction, comic strips to criminology and gaming to gothic stories –

with an EPQ, you choose what you study!

At Lydiard Park Academy we offer all year 12 students the opportunity to complete an

EPQ. This is a stand-alone qualification which is equivalent to 50 % of an A level (more UCAS

points than an AS level). The qualification is highly regarded by universities as it involves

many of the skills students require at degree level: independent enquiry, research methods,

referencing and presentation skills to name but a few. The EPQ is unique in that students

have the freedom to choose a topic of their choice and write their own title - it could be an

extension of a curricular topic or something that isn’t covered by the curriculum at all. The

final product may be a written report or students may choose to produce an artefact

instead. At LPA, sixth formers start the EPQ in the spring of year 12 and complete the

qualification by Christmas of year 13. The lessons take place during PHSE, students are

paired with a member of staff who works with them one-to-one as their supervisor and we

run research trips to the University of Bath and the University of Southampton.

For further information, please contact Mrs Barrett ([email protected]).



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do I do if …

I am struggling to cope with my studies or meeting deadlines…

Speak to your tutor or Mrs Davies. It may be that we can organise additional supervised

study sessions for you or arrange a 1:1 meeting with a subject teacher to provide additional

support and guidance. We may also arrange an informal meeting with the Mr Russell to

discuss your courses and the demands being placed upon you.

I am having a tough time and it is affecting me and my work...

Speak to your tutor or Mrs Grey as soon as you can. They will be able to assist you and

provide appropriate support and advice to you.

I would like to change or drop a subject…

Arrange a meeting with Mr Russell to discuss the options available to you and the

implications of your course changes. After the initial four week period, it will be extremely

unusual for a student to change courses due to the amount of work that will already have

been completed by this stage. If the decision is made that you are going to discontinue a

subject, all involved parties (student, subject teacher, parents, Head of Sixth Form) would

need to agree that this was the most appropriate course of action for you.

I am struggling with the demands of a piece of work...

Speak to the subject teacher as soon as possible and ask for additional guidance. Staff will

be happy to help you and may suggest a short session with them, or some additional

reading/materials that could help you.

I need some careers advice or guidance…

Speak to your tutor and make an appointment to meet with them and discuss it. You can

also speak to Mrs Grey, Mrs Davies or Mr Russell who will be able to guide you or provide

the most appropriate contacts.

I want to leave Sixth Form…

You will need to make an immediate appointment with Mr Russell. If you do leave you will

receive support and guidance from your tutor, Mrs Grey, Mrs Davies or Mr Russell who will

be able to assist you in your transition to an alternative post 16 provider.


APPLYING FOR THE 16-19 BURSARY FUND

Funding is available for those students who may require financial assistance in order for

them to complete their studies. Students can apply for either of the two allowances

available if they meet the criteria. Money is typically used for things such as a bus pass if

required to get to Lydiard Park Academy, text books, revision guides, materials for practical

subjects etc.

Who can apply for the Bursary Fund?

There are 2 types of 16 to 19 bursaries:

A vulnerable bursary of up to £1,200 a year for young people in one of the defined

vulnerable groups,

Discretionary bursaries that institutions award to meet individual needs, for

example, transport, meals, books and equipment.

Vulnerable Bursary

Students in one or more of the groups below can apply for a vulnerable bursary of up to

£1,200. The eligible groups are students who are:

In care or care leaver,

getting Income Support (IS) or Universal Credit (UC) in place of Income Support in

their own right,

Getting Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit and Disability

Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments in their own right.

Discretionary Bursary

Discretionary bursaries are awards made by institutions to individual students. They are

targeted on overcoming the individual barriers to participation a student faces.

Application forms are available from Mrs Grey. Completed forms need to be returned to

Mrs Grey, along with the appropriate financial evidence.

We will assess your application and send you an email or letter explaining how much

bursary you will receive. Please note that proof of purchase will be required for all items.

In order to receive payment for an Discretionary Bursary, you must have an attendance rate

of over 90%.


DESTINATIONS

During the sixth form induction programme students will be encouraged to research their

post 18 pathway (Higher Education, Apprenticeships and employment opportunities).

Students should maintain an up to date folder of a CV and relevant documentation as

evidence. Both University admissions officers and prospective employers will expect to see

evidence of all relevant work experience, extended reading logs, leadership experience,

academic/sporting/performing arts achievements and other such documentation when

considering an application.

Throughout our PSHE programme, students will be given advice and guidance on the

different post 18 pathway destinations available to them. Students will have the

opportunity to visit universities, listen to a range of guest speakers and explore the options

available to them with the support of their tutors and the sixth form team.

Employment

All sixth form students will undertake a one week work experience placement during the

first week of year 13. These placements are aimed at ensuring all students experience

valuable training which they can evidence when completing University, Higher

Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship and employment applications.

All sixth form students will receive regular one to one academic mentoring during which

employability skills will be reviewed and areas for development identified. All year 12

students will also attend an employability skills PHSE programme.

Higher Apprenticeships / Apprenticeships

Students will be given on going advice and support with the process of researching

Universities courses.

Opportunities on offer to support you through your Higher Apprenticeships /

Apprenticeships application include:

Destinations Higher Apprenticeships / Apprenticeships Programme,

Destinations Week,

Guest Speakers 3aaa Apprenticeships,

Higher Apprenticeships / Apprenticeships Open Evening – Nationwide,

Sixth Form Alumni.


University

Students will be given on going advice and support with the process of researching

Universities courses. UCAS applications open at the end of year 12 and any students

wishing to apply to Oxford or Cambridge, or for any highly competitive courses such as

medicine, should be aware that the application deadlines is 15th October. For the majority

of other courses and providers, the internal deadline at school will be November to ensure

that it is processed by the UCAS deadline. Every University course will have an entry profile

on their website and it is essential that students are fully aware of the necessary entry

requirements and relevant experience that will be needed in their application.

Opportunities on offer to support you through your UCAS application include:

Destinations PSHE Programme – UCAS Applications,

Destinations Week,

PiXL6 Getting into the Top Universities – Student Conference,

Parents University Information Evening,

UNet Programme – Cardiff University / Imperial College London / University of Bath

/ University of Oxford / University of Reading / University of Southampton,

Headstart Programme,

University Visits,

UCAS Convention – University of the West of England, Bristol,

Sixth Form Alumni.

University Open Days are extremely valuable in gaining all of the relevant information and

the school will actively encourage students to attend these events.


ENROLMENT

Student enrolment will take place on:

Thursday 25th August (GCSE Results Day) from 9.30 am – 12 noon

There will also be an options clinic available for any students who may have changed their

sixth form options or who may need to discuss alternative post 16 provision if Lydiard Park

Academy Sixth Form entry requirements are not met. We would encourage students to

discuss all of the options available to them as there may be an alternative course offer for

them at the sixth form.

If a student is unable to attend on the above date to enrol, please ensure that a

confirmation email is sent to Mrs Grey, including confirmed subject choices by Monday 30th

August:

[email protected]

We hope that you enjoy the next three days and look forward to welcoming you as sixth

formers on Friday 2nd September at 10.00am.


SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Ring binder for daily school use, with labelled dividers for different subjects and

teachers.

2. At home, one ring binder or leaver arch file per subject, to put notes into once you

have completed a topic.

3. Specification for each A level subject, printed and placed in folders.

4. Dividers for folders.

5. Plastic wallets to keep work and resources in a good condition.

6. Pens, pencils, rulers, rubbers, glue sticks, scissors and highlighter pens.

7. Calculator (Mathematics, Science, Geography, Psychology, Economics with Business).

8. Any subject specific equipment (set texts for English Literature and Mathematics

equipment if required).

9. Memory stick.

10. Second hand copy of text books (Ebay / Amazon).

11. Diary (mobile device or paper copy).


KEY DATES

Term 1

Date Event

2nd September 2016 Start of Term (10.10am)

13th & 14th September 2016 LPA Open Evening (Sixth Form Committee)

w/c 19th September 2016 Assessment Week -Summer Induction Activity -Folder Check -Key Definitions Assessment -Exam Question

23rd September 2016 Data Input 1 -Emerging Fine Grade -Continue / Concern -Concern Comment

w/c 26th September 2016 Student Concerns Meetings (Head of Sixth Form)

29th September 2016 Y10 Introduction to GCSE Eve (Sixth Form Committee)

5th October 2016 Students & Parents Welcome Evening (Sixth Form Committee)

12th October 2016 Y11 Key to Success Evening (Sixth Form Committee)

21st October 2016 VP Day

21st October 2016 End of Term

Term 2

Date Event

31st October 2016 Start of Term

11th November 2016 Data Input 2 -Emerging fine grade -Five PLC targets

10th November 2016 Sixth Form Open Evening (Sixth Form Committee)

17th November 2016 University Partnership Visit (Cardiff University)

24th November 2016 Subject Consultation Evening

28th & 29th November 2016 Staff INSET Day

14th December 2016 Y11 Subject Consultation Eve (Sixth Form Committee)

16th December 2016 End of Term


Term 3

Date Event

3rd January 2017 Start of Term

w/c 16th January 2017 PPE Week 1

w/c 16th January 2017

Sixth Form Application Interviews

17th January 2017 Y9 Consultation / Options Evening (Sixth Form Committee)

3rd February 2017 Data Input 3 -Emerging fine grade -Five PLC targets

w/c 6th February 2017 PPE Resit Week

8th February 2017

Y10 Subject Consultation Eve (Sixth Form Committee)

8th – 10th February 2017 VP Residential

10th February 2017 End of Term

Term 4

Date Event

20th February 2017 Start of Term

3rd March 2017 Data Input 4 (PPE Resits) -Emerging fine grade (Re-enter PPE fine grade if no resit)

13 March 2017 UCAS Exhibition – Bristol (Date subject to change)

15th March 2017 Subject Consultation Evening

23rd March 2017

Reading Day

w/c 27th March 2017 PPE Week 2

28th March 2017 VP University Masterclass

6th April 2017 Data Input 5 -Emerging fine grade -Five PLC targets

7th April 2017 End of Term


Term 5

Date Event

24th April 2017 Start of Term

26th April 2017 A Level PE Moderation

1st May 2017 Bank Holiday

26th May 2017 End of Term

Term 6

Date Event

5th & 6th June 2017 Staff INSET Day

7th June 2017 Start of Term

28th – 30th June 2017

Sixth Form Induction (Sixth Form Committee)

30th June 2017 EPQ Trip (Southampton University)

w/c 3rd July 2017 PPE Week 3

w/c 10th July 2017 Destinations Week

13th July 2017 Student Finance Talk (Students & Parents)

14th July 2017 EPQ Trip (Bath University)

14th July 2017 Data Input 6 -Emerging fine grade -Five PLC targets

20th July 2017 End of Term

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