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Speakers– George Murray Head of Sixth Form– Dinah Hooper Head of Year 13– Pete Marlow Careers Adviser

YEAR 13 PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

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A tribute to 

Hollis May‐Suteau

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A tribute to 

Hollis May‐Suteau

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A LEVEL RESULTS

• 100% A* ‐ E• 52.4% A* ‐ B• 35.4 Average Point Score• In other words students are ‐

• getting excellent results• getting into 1st choice University• gaining high quality apprenticeships

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LINEAR A LEVELS

• All exams at the end of the two years.• Mocks were taken at end of Year 12 • Exception to this is Maths, Further Maths, Media, 

Product Design, and Government & Politics all of which have been reformed from Sep 2017.  

• Assessment is mainly by examination ‐ English Language and Literature, English Literature, History, Geography and Modern Foreign Languages have some coursework

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NON REFORMED A LEVELS

Maths, Further Maths, Media, Product Design, and Government & Politics All students who study these subjects have sat AS exams.

Resits:• If they have not done so well in 1 or more units

• Advice – not too many resits.

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DATA COLLECTIONS

• Based on tests in assessment weeks and mock exams (Jan)

• Synoptic tests (Spaced Learning)• Available on Go4Schools (are you registered?)

DC1 – 17 Oct 2017DC2 – 12 Dec 2017DC3 – 25 Jan 2018DC4 – 22 Mar 2018

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Kingdown School Targets 2017 to 2018Every student:…will… attend everyday, 

be on time, be equipped, work hard and be nice, do homework

…is learning how to succeed in tests/exams…is able to learn from their mistakes…is challenging themselves…is fully involved in school life e.g. Sponsored Walk, trips, clubs,   teams, House events.

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“For every 10% below 95% attendance your potential achievement will drop by one grade.”(PIXL 2014)

ATTENDANCE

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• Every student is allocated a professional tutor as well as a pastoral tutor. 

• Students meet their PT once a week to review their academic progress.  

• PTs work alongside the student and subject teachers to help students develop their knowledge and key skills required to be academically successful.  

• Throughout Yr 13 they provide advice and support on UCAS and employment/  apprenticeship opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL TUTOR

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STUDY SUPPORT

• Timetabled• Independent Study• Resources available• Reduce workload/ anxiety• Reality of the adult world

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OTHER SUPPORT

• Pastoral tutor• Forums• Mindfulness/ Dealing with Anxiety• Counselling

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WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR SON/DAUGHTER

• Attendance• School/paid work balance• Homework• Awareness of key dates• Maintain contact with school and 6th Form Team• Ask your son/daughter if you can see their folders and the work they are currently doing, check their PLCs

• Go 4 Schools

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• Expect 30 hours per week• Access to a quiet place to work and removal of

distractions• Help with organisation

HOMEWORK

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• Guidance is on website, in handbook and in the Sixth Form Centre for students.

• Students must be in smart, business dress

DRESS CODE

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Year 13:• Forums every fortnight• 15th October: Oxbridge/Medical/Veterinary applications submitted.

• 31st October: General UCAS applications sent by student• Thursday 8th February 2018 @ 6pm ‐ Finance Information Evening at Kingdown

UCAS: BASIC TIMELINES

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Next steps for Y13 students seeking an apprenticeship or employment

Pete Marlow ‐ Kingdown School Careers Advisor

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What is an Apprenticeship?• Apprenticeships are paid employment with training, leading to relevant qualifications for the job

• Currently 500,000 + apprentices in UK (more than 10,000 in the South West) and number is increasing

• Available in over 250 different industry sectors

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Levels of Apprenticeship

DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP – LEVEL 5+

HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP – LEVEL 4

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP – LEVEL 3

INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP – LEVEL 2

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Key benefits of doing an Apprenticeship

• Receive a wage, don’t incur student debt and get paid holidays

• Earn more as you become more skilled and experienced

• Get trained and gain new skills and qualifications

• Have employment contract and can often lead to permanent work

• Build up confidence, independence, take on responsibility

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Where to look for Apprenticeships

Main vacancy portal – ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ website

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Where else to look …

• Contacting employers directly – speculative approaches

• Via network of personal contacts

• Through training providers / local college apprenticeship 

teams

• Via work experience placements

• Organisation’s own recruitment websites

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What successful applicants have learnt

• Finding an apprenticeship (or a job) can take both time

and commitment

• It is important to achieve the best grades possible

• Any evidence of work can make a big difference (part 

time, voluntary or work experience are all useful)

• A good quality CV / cover letter is vital

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Timeline for action: 2017‐2018

• Pre Xmas 2017 ‐ Many apprenticeship schemes with larger 

organisations recruiting for September 2018 are open NOW

• Early 2018 onwards – apply for local apprenticeship / 

employment vacancies

• Throughout the year – try to gain work experience, voluntary 

work, other broader experiences to support applications

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Careers support on offer at Kingdown

• 1:1 careers guidance appointments with Mr Marlow

• Weekly Professional Tutor sessions• Employability skills help (CV review, interview skills)

• Careers and opportunities monthly bulletin / new Twitter feed @KingdownCareers

• Resources online on Kingdown Careers Companion site (accessible via school website under ‘School Links’)

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• DC1 – 17 Oct 2017• DC2 – 12 Dec 2017• DC3 – 25 Jan 2018• DC4 – 22 Mar 2018

Year 13 Parent Meetings – Wednesday 13 December 3.30‐6.30pm

AWARENESS OF KEY DATES

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[email protected]• Mr Murray – MR• Mrs Hooper – HP• Mrs Colliss ‐ JLC• Mr Marlow ‐ PMM• When should you get in touch?

– To ask for support– To inform us of personal circumstances– If you have any concerns of queries

CONTACT WITH 6TH FORM TEAM