The Blue Coat School

A Level Mindset: A Level Mindset: Training Day

The aim of the course is to introduce the key components of the A Level Mindset Coaching model. The model is based on our own fi ndings and a variety of academic and pedagogical research regarding how all pupils can achieve top grades at A Level.We think that there are fi ve keys to success at A level, shown in the model below. And more importantly – that these fi ve elements can be learned.

The A Level Mindset Coaching Model © The model can be explained in simple terms: Vision How well do you know what you want to achieve?

Eff ort How many hours of independent work do you do?

Systems How do you organise your learning and organise your � me?

Prac� ce What kind of work do you do to prac� ce your skills?

A� tude How do you respond to setbacks?

The day will be delivered through a combina� on of modelled ac� vi� es and facilitated discussion. By the end of the day you will have a tool-kit to help you develop your students under each heading of the model.

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ATTITUDE

SYSTEMSEFFORT PRACTICE

A L A Level Mindset:evel Mindset: Training DayWhat delegates said about the last course:• Excellent. Very well designed session. Really appreciate the � me to refl ect. • Excellent delivery and resources. • Confi dent and engaging delivery. A very useful day which gave many poten� al strategies to develop 6th form students in school. • Excellent delivery of the course which was also highly interac� ve; each component of VESPA included at least one ac� vity and this added to the knowledge gained on the day. • Engaging delivery and exci� ng ini� a� ve! Excellent and informa� ve. Will be in touch for addi� onal support! • Excellent. A very useful, produc� ve and thought-provoking day. We want to take these ideas and implement/adapt them to suit our students needs. Very well presented, engaging and interes� ng. • Good personali� es from the presenters - helped to understand the concept and I appreciated the one-to-one support in the last session. • Good balance of trainer input/discussion � me. • I really enjoyed it. Excellent style - engaging and informa� ve. Loads of great ideas to follow up. Look forward to hearing about any future developments. • Very clear, concise and convincing. Absolutely excellent, thanks! • Excellent. Great ac� vi� es, fantas� c resources, really interes� ng. Excellent to have � me to consider/plan. • Great, engaging, though� ul, humble. • Friendly and posi� ve presenters. Well structured course. Took away many ideas. • Engaging delivery and very useful info given. A lot to think about! • Excellent in every way!! All so useful. I feel re-enthused and excited to start delivering this. • This is so useful - thank you! I have been looking for resources ( and a philosophy to base it on). This is perfect! • Excellent course, really prac� cal and excellent resources.

Cost... The cost of the course is only £130 and includes materials for your use. Lunch and refreshments will be included.

A Level Mindset: A Level Mindset: Training DayWhen... 10am - 3pm: Friday 4th December 2015.

Where... The event will be held at Manchester University: The Manchester Mee� ng Place.The venue is located only 5 minutes walk from Piccadilly Sta� on, in the centre of Manchester. There are parking facili� es should you wish to drive. We will send out more details when you confi rm your place.

About us...• In the top 10% na� onally for progress at A level.• No 2 in The Independent’s Top 100 Comprehensive Schools at A Level (2011).• Outstanding in OFSTED 2008 and 2012.• ALPS grade 1.

Course Facilitators...The day will be facilitated by: Mar� n Griffi n (Deputy Headteacher, Director of Sixth Form) Steve Oakes (Assistant Director Sixth Form).To reserve your place e:mail training@blue-coat.org. We will send out a booking form within 24 hrs of your acknowledgement.