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College A-Level Results 2015 National Average in Brackets A*-E %99.5 (98.1)100 (98.5)99.5 (98.1)100 (98)99.5 (98.1) A*-B %47.3 (50.2) 50.2 (50.4) 58.4 (52.9)58.17 (52.2)62.7 (52.8)
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WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
MR N SPROATSPOST-16 LEADER
Supporting your son or daughter through Post-16
Introduction
Successful Results
Big jump between Year 11 and 12.
Transition towards students being independent learners is key.
Range of strategies in place to accelerate students towards their target grades.
Post-16 Senior Student Committee - Introductions
College A-Level Results 2015
National Average in Brackets
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
A*-E % 99.5 (98.1)
100 (98.5)
99.5 (98.1)
100 (98) 99.5 (98.1)
A*-B % 47.3(50.2)
50.2 (50.4)
58.4 (52.9)
58.17 (52.2)
62.7 (52.8)
College A-Level Results 2015
Value Added
Study Programmes
Vocational – 1 or 2 years leading to NVQs or equivalent + Functional Skills + other employability awards
Academic Route Year 12 – AS / BTEC x 4 Year 13 A Level / BTEC x 3
Post-16 Strategies
Getting the right people on the right coursesYear 11 interviewsTaster DayGrade entry requirementsYear 12 interviews3 week trial for all students on all
coursesTarget grades given out
Strategies 2
Creating the right work ethicWeekly report picking up low attendance
Induction Day – Friday 11thParental Involvement – TonightSupervised Study Periods
Strategies 3
Other StrategiesFocus upon ‘CV building’ as well as
academic successStudent ContractMore staff mentoring / intervention
Study Periods NOT Free Periods
For every 1 hour of lessons do 1 hour of outside study.
e.g. 4 hours per AS subject x 4 subjects = 16 hours
Suggested time plan Study Periods = 5 per week Weeknights = 1.5 hours x 5 = 7.5 hours Weekend = 3.5 hours
How do we monitor progress?
Monthly Progress Data – e-mailed or posted to parents. Shows current level in relation to target levels. Discussed with Tutor and a Mentor (for targeted students)
SID Form – flags up problems and links to P-16 Disciplinary Code
Stage 1 – informal verbal warning Stage 2 – formal written warning (copy to parents) Stage 3 – final written warning (copy to parents) Stage 4 – disciplinary hearing (parents invited)
Challenges and changes
The government want A-Levels to move to exam assessment at the end of Year 13.
Therefore any AS exams done at the end of Year 12 will no longer count towards the two year A-Level.
Subjects are switching to this new system in phases (Phase 1 – from Sep 2015 includes Eng, Eng Lit, Economics, Psychology, History, Art and Sciences)
Our policy is that all subjects will still do the AS exam – good marker & increases flexibility.
Parents’ Evenings
Year 12 Parents’ Evening – 15th October(Initial Progress)
Year 12 Parents’ Evening – 11th February(Mid Year Review – following January Mock
Exams)
Things to think about
Planning for Work Experience in Summer 2014University and course research (Open Days) for
after Post-16CV BuildingNo January exams – culture of resitting a thing of
the past! – Students will sit ‘mock-exams’ here.
Please discuss your son or daughters monthly report with them – all ‘learning conversations’ make a difference.
Bursary
Government scheme to contribute towards the costs of P-16 Education
Guaranteed bursary payments for the most vulnerable
Means Tested – Household income below £30,000 is the threshold.
Can apply for discretionary payments through the year – trips, uni visits, equipment etc.
Pot has been reduced and we are prioritising transport.
Final Thoughts Attendance = Achievement
Simply going to lessons is not enough! Being naturally bright is no longer enough!
Post-16 is a real commitment – Social life, driving and paid employment, whilst important, need to be given a lower priority
Avoid holidays in term time Avoid appointments where possible during college day
Remember students must pass AS to continue to A Level in Year 13
Any concerns – don’t wait for monthly reports or parents’ evening – get in touch!
Questions?
Post-16 TeamNeil Sproats [email protected]
Kriss [email protected]
Jackie Whitehorn [email protected]
Vanessa Little (Post-16 P.A.)[email protected]
