Keeping on Track

4th February 2015

NBP16 PEG

January current grades• Based upon teacher judgement using a range of evidence for example mock exams.

• At this stage still plenty of time to improve – most progress at AS happens between now and the exams

• Students should see subject teachers if they are concerned about their progress

• Support offered by curriculum areas include:

• Drop-in sessions

• Supported study

• Revision classes

• Small group work

• Individual support

• Upgrade

• Parents evening on 11th February

• Tutors will be working with students looking at ways forward with their learning

• P16 team will contact home if we are concerned about the overall progress of a student

Coursework

• BTEC subjects and practical based subjects - management of critical deadlines – changes to BTEC assessment

• Responding to feedback from teachers to aid improvement

• Catch up sessions

• 11 Teaching weeks left before the start of written exams – Monday May 11th

• This excludes 2 weeks for Easter Holidays

and half term week Feb 16th to Feb 20th.

Monday 30th March – Friday10th April

Countdown

Quick wins

• Study time table. 4 hours per subject, per week• Quiet and clutter free study area at home• Use study periods effectively• Open communication between student and

teacher• Attend every lesson• Submit every piece of work required from

teachers• Start thinking about future – something to work

towards• Part time jobs – 9 hours or less

Go through past papers and markschemes as

much as possible. Also look at examiner’s

reports

Plan your revision!Colour code your plan and make

sure it is balancedMake sure you do all of the homework you are set and

get it in on time!!

Take time to go through your answers, and talk to

your teachers to make sure you understand what

you have been told. Maintain lists of key terms and definitions. (but these

alone won’t get you through!)Use any online resources

you have been told about – they are great for basic

knowledge and background reading

Time yourself carefully when practising, and during the real thing

Follow the feedback you are given by your

teachers – they are experts at how to do well

in the exams

The Voice of hindsight (based on survey of

students after mocks)

Revision plans

• Son/Daughter should have some revision plans/timetable as soon as they can

• Academic mentors and tutors can help with completing these

• Students should be making use of the learning resource centre in both learning communities during their school based study periods

Year 12 Term 4 grades

• March 2ndth to March 10th teaching staff review student progress

• Targets for improvements to be made and these will be sent home

Year 13 Intentions forms

• We have asked students to indicate their intentions for courses that they wish to follow in Year 13 (25th Feb)

• Most students will reduce their subjects by one and then follow 3A2 courses in Year 13

• 4 AS subjects are continued until the AS results are out in August.

Your entry into Year 13

Good attendance (95%

No unauthorised absences)Good conduct / effort

At least 3 passes at AS (A-E) and in the subjects want to continue to A2

Full time study programme

Year 13 place

• It’s never too early to start thinking of post 18 options

• 14 April hosted @ UWE (University of the West of England)

Nationwide event

• Information & guidance about university

• Helps applicants to decide what & where to study

• Brings together universities/colleges within the UCAS scheme

• More than just information about HE:

• FE colleges, Connexions, gap years, student support

services, professional bodies, student travel firms,

student finance….

• All Y12s expected to attend

UCAS Convention

Open days www.opendays.com

• Have a look at open day dates

• Plan wisely which ones to visit

• Visit university web sites

Useful web sitesucas.com Detailed advice and guidance about every step of the

applicant journey

thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk Advice about HE and independent league table

ucas.tv Guides & video advice from students already at uni

unistats.com Compare & review universities/subjects

Russell Group Informed Choices PDF Subjects required for different degree courses

fd.ucas.com Foundation degree overview and course search

apprenticships.org.uk one stop site for apprenticeships

careerpilot.org.uk Plan your future work and study post 18

notgoingtouni.com

For gap years, foundation degree programs, apprenticeship vacancies, gap year jobs, distance learning courses…

etrust.org.uk/year_in_industry Year in Industry (programme)

direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Guide to financial support at university

www.astarfuture.co.uk Opportunities to study abroad

Future dates…• Last teaching day for Year 12 is Friday May 8th• Written exams start on Monday May 11th

• Study leave runs from Monday May 11th to Monday June 1st (provisional)

• A2 courses start on Monday June 1st where a normal timetable is resumed

• All 4 subjects are continued until the results in August – unless we have confirmation from you.

• Please do not go on family holidays during June 1st to the end of term July 17th

• Thursday August 13th – AS results available from 1pm onwards

Post 18 Future Days

• Dates and arrangements will be circulated nearer the time

• Variety of activities during these days including a higher education day

• Apprenticeships, Year in Industry• Speakers from a variety of organisations• Opportunities for Open Day Visits