Succeeding in Sixth form

Catherine Smith – Chemistry

Vicky Bridgewater – Health and Social Care

Deborah Whittington – Health and Social Care

Good GCSE grades Completed all work set Concentrated and behaved

well in class

ONLY completed work set Relied on teacher for

organisation Had targets set by staff or

parents

Take a moment to think about if you had a new employee / trainee at

work place. What would you expect from them?

Reliable

Organised

Able to take the initiative

Knows when to ask for help

Is able to work independently

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communication

Study time

Stuck on escalator video

1. Revise and review work from the start

2. Make effort and regularly use time out of class

3. Be organised (notes/time)

4. Attend all your lessons (on time!)

5. Choose subjects you like (not to be with friends) and that you are best suited to (Vocational / AS)

6. Meet all your deadlines (AS & Vocational)

7. Don’t be afraid to make changes

8. Do not procrastinate in frees or out of class.

9. Practise past papers and know the structure of any exams

10.Have an idea about what you want to do in the future before you start (it helps) and consider alternatives (like college).

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