Sandhurst Schoolthe opportunity to succeed

Sixth Form

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KS4 Curriculum

“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” Muhammad Ali

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KS4 Curriculum1) Get bitten by the dream

2) Work towards the dream

3) Celebrate and continue to dream4) Be around others who dream

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Congratulations & Thank you

Well done to all.

Parents, you are still needed!

You deserve to be here.

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Sandhurst Sixth Form

If you don’t go after what you want, you'll never have it.

If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.

If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.

Nora Roberts

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Sandhurst Sixth Form

• Inclusive / Pathways

• Entry requirements

• Getting ready for sixth form

• Beyond studying

• Support

• Tutor

• Teaching

• Careers

• Reporting

• Settling in

• Half Termly

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Sixth Form Tutor Team

● Post 16 Learning Manager - Nick Marshall

● Deputy Post 16 LM – Steve Probert

● Sixth Form Administrator – Alison Whalley

● Year 13 tutors – Steve Probert and Abbie Bamford

● Year 12 tutors – Paul Bishop, Karen Essery, Colleen Smith, Lisa Coyle

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Structure of the day

● The Sixth Form day runs from 8.50 am to 4.05

pm

● A typical Sixth Form student will have 22

registered periods per week.

● Students are able to sign in and out during the

day, but must be present for all timetabled

sessions.

● Students will see their tutor for a tutorial period

once a fortnight, typically in groups of 4 or 5

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Expectations

● Attend all timetabled sessions promptly

● Attend the fortnightly tutorial session

● Meet deadlines

● Study independently

● Ask your tutor and teachers for help and advice

as soon at the first opportunity

● Take advantage of being part of a large school

community – join in and get involved

● Act as a positive role model for lower school

students

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Monitoring Progress – Key Dates

● Friday 26th September – Settling in Report

● Thursday 9th October – Census data sent to

Bracknell Forest

● Grade reports sent home every half term

● Week beginning December 1st – Subject

academic review meetings

● December 4th – Parents’ Evening

● Week beginning January 26th – Pre Public Exams

(Mocks)

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The tutorial session

● Monitoring student progress against targets and

intervening where necessary to address

underachievement

● Dealing with issues of attendance and

punctuality

● Advising students about future career plans and

pathways post Sixth Form and directing them to

relevant experts

● Providing pastoral support

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Reporting

Frequency•6 times a year, each half term•Shared learning plan•Two formal examinations in Year 12

Format•Emphasis on progress

•Hardcopy – email/text

Pupils at the heart

•Regular review of student progress•Student centred subject progress

charts in planners•Clear shared targets

Student progressReporting

All

Progress Report 1 – October 21st

Progress Report 2 – December 16th

Progress Report 3 – February 10th

Progress Report 4 – March

31st

Progress Report 5 – May

26th

Progress Report 6 – July

20th

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Targets

Why do you need these?• So you know how well you are doing.• You get the grades you need.• We can support University applications.

Where do they come from?• Your minimum expected grade (MEG) is based upon the

GCSE results.• For subjects you have not studied it will be based upon the

average of all your GCSE results.• For subjects you have studied it will be linked to that

subject.• ALPS calculates the likely grade, this is often called in

school your ALPS target.• A subject teacher who knows you ability may raise your

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National Average Student Progress GCSE to A Level

A student's GCSE Average Point Score is calculated as the mean average of the points from any full GCSE courses taken in Y11 or before, using the QCA system in which:

A* = 58A = 52B = 46C = 40D = 34E = 28F = 22G = 16

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Student Planners 2016-2017

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1. A “Progress Chart” is issued for

each subject

1. The report will match the colour

on this card

Blue is now used to show

exceptional performance

BLUE - 2 or more sub levels above target

GREEN - On track

AMBER - Below target

RED - Serious cause for concern

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So How Does All This work?Start of Term • Your Tutor will issue you with a Progress Chart for each subject and your ALPS minimum expected grade.

Then • You discuss whether your minimum expected grade should be raised or remain the same for each subject with your teacher.

Next • You plot your starting point and your expected progress line, for each subject.

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What Happens at Each Assessment point?

End of Half Term

• You will have completed an assessment, which will be reported to you and your parents.

Then

• You plot your assessment outcomes, on your Progress Chart, and compare them to your targets.

Next

• You discuss your Progress Chart with subject staff and your Tutor.

The PiXL Edge

The PiXL Edge has been designed for schools as a means of accrediting and developing those key personal attributes, that are desired by both employers and higher education establishments.

The five attributes are:

1. Leadership 2. Organisation 3. Initiative 4. Resilience 5. Communication

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The PiXL Edge

The students have been enrolled onto the programme at the ‘Graduate level’, once this has been completed the students will have the opportunity to move onto the ‘Master’ programme.

Students will qualify at two potential levels:

Level 2: PiXL Graduate (Year 12)Level 3: PiXL Master (Year 13, Possible)

The students will be instructed on how to log their achievements online. Parents will also be able to access the PiXL Edge system and view what progress has been made.

Mr Matthew Bell: PiXL Co-ordinator

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The PiXL Edge

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• The students will achieve a PiXL accreditation that is recognised by employers

• The students efforts in fulfilling the five attributes will be recognised and rewarded

• The Edge will give students valuable experiences that can be discussed in a potential interview

• Successful completion of the Edge will make your application stand out and be more desirable to a university or potential employer

Why are we doing this?

• We want to reward the students for demonstrating the key attributes that are not always apparent in their traditional lessons.

• We want the students to develop those key ‘life’ skills that future employers and universities will look for.

• We want to find ways for the students to enrich their studies outside of the

classroom, to fulfil their potential and be successful.

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A successful student………

ResilientRelationships

Reflective Resourceful

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● Demanding courses

● Dedicated study time and space to study at

home

● Use of study periods during the Sixth Form day

● The school is open!

Independent Study

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Intervention & Support

KS4

The Rescue Fairy!

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● Students will be registered for timetabled sessions

and tutorial period, supervised study periods,

enrichment and citizenship

● Attendance should not fall below 90%

● Poor attendance is the largest contributing factor to

underachievement

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● Please inform us if your son or daughter is ill as soon

as possible, but before 8.30 am

● This will allow registers to be annotated

● Please do not book non-emergency appointments

during the working day if avoidable

● Driving lessons should be made outside school hours

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● This should be kept to a minimum, and should never

exceed 7 hours per week.

● It is advisable to drop it altogether on the approach

to examinations.

● If students exceed this limit they will be putting their

results in jeopardy.

● The Sixth Form programme is very busy and

students will soon find themselves fully occupied and

struggling with deadlines should they fail to devote

the appropriate time to their studies.

Part Time Work

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Changing courses ● Any changes must be

completed by Wednesday

17th September and be

approved by subject staff

● A note will be required

from parents to

acknowledge the decision

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WELCOME TO PARENTS EVENING

WORK EXPERIENCE 2015

Heidi Nicholls – Work-related Learning Coordinator

The PiXL Edge

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● Internal & external employer visits

● Post 16 presentations

● External visits include● Farnborough Air Show – STEM Futures Day

● World Skills

● National Apprenticeship Event

● Bracknell Forest Careers Fair

● University open days

● Work experience

● Projects & competitions

● Applications & interview preparation

● CV writing

Work Related Learning

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Careers Notice Board

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CAREERS LIBRARY RESOURCES2014/15

FREE CAREERS EDUCATION, INFORMATION,

ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR ALL

ADVIZABy appointmentSee Mrs Nicholls

CV BUILDING SESSIONS

FRIDAY LUNCHLIBRARY PC SUITE

Careers Magazines

& Books FE & HE

Prospectuses

The Labour Market Corner

Live Apprenticeships

DVDsFrom passing interviews to

passing your driving test

Dedicated 6th Form resources in the

6th Form study area

SANDHURST DIGITAL CAMPUS - Careers Room

Careers

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Sandhurst school is very proud to hold the kite mark

‘Investors in Careers’

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WORK EXPERIENCE

22nd – 26th June 2015

Achieving goals…

…not wasting time

Achieving goals...

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What is work experience?

For students:• Preparation for the wider world of work• An opportunity to develop necessary skills for employment• A motivational experience

For employers:• An opportunity to raise awareness of career opportunities• A platform in which to highlight the expectations of employers

For universities: • Work experience shows a commitment to your future• Is an indication of what other attributes you can bring to university.

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Why is work experience valuable?

• It provides an opportunity to find out more about a specific field

• Can support important career decisions •Does it suit you?•Do your skills and abilities fit this type of work?•What opportunities are there for progression?•What qualifications are important?•What additional training might be needed?

• Continual development of self-confidence and communication skills

• An opportunity to make contacts for possible future employment

• Important for UCAS forms

• It is essential if you are planning a career in veterinary, medical, teaching, legal and many similar career areas.

Career Decisions

Work experience processDates for the diary

Information sheets – students July 2014

Parents Evening [formal letters] September 2014

Application Forms October 2014

Health & Safety| Risk Assessments February – May 2015

Placement Confirmation June 2015

Deadline for ALL applications will be Thursday 12th February

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STUDENT DETAILS

Full Name ………………………..…………….…................................................................................................... M/F …….. Date of Birth …………………....................

Address ……………………………………………..……….…….......................................................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………….……………….................................................................................................. ..Postcode ……………………….............................

Tel No ………………………...................................................................................................................................... Tutor Group ..………………....................... ... ...

EMPLOYER DETAILS

Name of Company…………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................................................................................

Address ………………………………………….…………………………………………………………............................................................................................................................

………………………….... .............................................................................................................. ................................................. Postcode…………………...........

Web Address……………………………….............................................................................................................................................................................................

Name of Contact …………………………..…….................................................................................. Position in Company ……...................……………………….........

Tel No……………………………............................................................................. Email Address…...............…………..………………………………………….......................

Is contact (please circle): Relative? Family Friend? Neither?

Company’s Business…………………………………………………………………………….................................................................. Are you a lone worker YES / NO

Work Experience Placement Title ……………….…………………………………………………..................................................... Number of Employees ........................

Short Description of Work Experience Offered …………………………………………………….….…..........................................................................................................

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….................................................................................. ...............................................

Does company have Employer Liability Insurance? Y / N Policy No: .................................................................................................... Expiry: ....................

Company must have Employer’s Liability Insurance to enable placement to commence

Does/has the company employed any person under the age of 18 in the past 5 years, including work experience? Y / N

I understand the school coordinator will contact me before the placement commences to confirm.

Signature of Employer …………………….…………....................................................................................... ............... Date………………………………................

Full Name ………………….…………………………………….......................................................................... Position ...................................................................

PARENT/CARER DETAILS

I/We give permission for our son/daughter to attend work experience as detailed above.

I/We declare below any medical conditions that the Employer will need to be made aware of:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......................................................................................................................

Parent/Carer Signature …………………………………………………….............................................................................................. Date ....................................

Parent/Carer Emergency Contact No. ………………………………………………………………………………….........................................................................................

WORK EXPERIENCE APPLICATION FORM

Date of Work Experience: Monday 22 June – Friday 26 June 2015

Deadline for return of application form: Thursday 12h February 2015

Health & SafetyRisk

Assessments• Insurance • Risk assessment for young people• H&S policy• Fire policy• Accident procedures • First-aider• Induction• Supervisor• Housekeeping• PPE

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Name: Sandhurst School /07/15 - /07/15

Employer: Contact:Telephone:

Email:Web Site:

Company Profile:

Job Description:

Main Duties:

Additional Requirements:

Student Clothing:Working Hours: Lunch Arrangements:Transport: Interview Required?Additional Notes:

Employer’s H&S Risk Assessment:Y = YesN = No

Employers Liability Insurance [To cover work experience students under 18 years]

Number of employees on site?

Induction

Qualified First-aider:

H&S Policy in place and poster displayed

Supervising member of staff:

Are there any significant risks identified?

Are fire procedures in place and clearly displayed?

Does the student require PPE?

Placement Confirmation

I hereby give my consent for my son| daughter …………………………………………to attend the

above work experience placement.

Name: …………………………………….. Signature: …………………………….. Date: …………..

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General Information

• First

Impressions

• Dress code

• Punctuality

• Attitude

• Communication

• Reporting

Absence

• Mobile phones

• References

Great initiative, has designed our new company leaflet’

‘Very impressed at ability to work under pressure....has excelled at most tasks and taken on more responsibility....would happily employ this student’

‘Very enthusiastic...went above and beyond what was expected in completing tasks

‘Excellent motivation and initiative throughout the week’

Bursary● Designed to support students who may face

financial difficulties

● Payments of up to £400

● Attendance must be above 90%

● Money used for cost of transport, meals, books,

educational visits and equipment

Letters are available at the end of the evening

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Getting Involved

Thank you

The PiXL Edge

Year 8 Example Report

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Codes

The report shows students’ attitude to learning in lessons. In order to be more specific, ‘attitude to learning’ is split into three key focus areas: Effort, Behaviour and Homework.

O – Outstanding, the highest standards always met.

G – Good, standards good much of the time, but

occasional inconsistencies leaves room for improvement.

I – Inconsistent, Standards are variable, unsatisfactory

as often as satisfactory. This adversely affects progress.

U - Unsatisfactory – standards are very inconsistent JSO All

BLUE - 2 or more sub levels above target

GREEN - On track

AMBER - Below target

RED - Serious cause for concern

If a grade cannot be issued then a “-” is used.

These are the targets for each AP..

This is the attainment from the last report of the previous year.

If a student is to reach their annual target they will need to remain on track during the year. At each Assessment Point (AP) the attainment box is shaded.

BLUE - 2 or more sub levels above target

Green - On track or 1 sub level above target

AMBER - up to 2 sub levels below target

RED - 3 or more sub levels below target

An AP column is completed at each half termly Assessment Point.Targets are reviewed each year to ensure they remain

challenging.

Quick guide in how to read your school report

The report shows students’ attitude to learning in lessons. A key to the codes is shown at the bottom of the report.

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