Keeping on Track

1. Keeping on Track 1st February 2012 NBP16 PSIG

2. January current grades • Based upon teacher judgement using a range of evidence • 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 • Parents evening on 21st 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

3. Coursework • BTEC subjects and practical based subjects - management of critical deadlines • Responding to feedback from teachers to aid improvement • Know when the catch up sessions are and attend them!

4. 11 Teaching weeks left before the start of written exams – Monday May 14th This excludes 2 weeks for Easter Holidays and half term week Feb13th to Feb 17th. Countdown

5. 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

6. Year 13 Intentions forms We have asked students to indicate their intentions for courses that they wish to follow in Year 13 (24th 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.

7. January Module Results Will be in the centre on Thursday 8th March Re-sit forms will have to be completed by March 21th. Forms and money will need to handed back to the post 16 office (Cotham) or main reception (RGS)

8. Year 12 Term 4 grades March 12th to March 16th teaching staff review student progress Targets for improvements to be made and these will be sent home

9. UCAS Convention • It’s never too early to start thinking of post 18 options • 19 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

10. Open days • www.opendays.com • Have a look at open day dates • Plan wisely which ones to visit

11. Revision plans Time is passing Son/Daughter should have some revision plans/timetable as soon as they can. Students should be making use of the learning resource centre in both learning communities during their study periods.

12. Last teaching day for Year 12 is Friday May 11th Written exams start on Monday May 14th Study leave runs from Monday May 14th to Monday June 11th A2 courses start on Monday June 11th 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 11th to the end of term July 20th

13. 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

14. Key Dates Thursday August 16th AS results available from 1pm onwards Post 16 team will be around to provide support