Y12 PARENT INFORMATION 2014/15 WELCOME TO FARMOR’S SCHOOL SIXTH FORM
Y12 PARENT INFORMATION2014/15
WELCOME TO FARMOR’S SCHOOL
SIXTH FORM
Welcome and thank you for coming.
PURPOSE OF THE EVENING
• To Introduce ourselves & the Sixth Form way of life
• To Encourage Communication• 23 School Weeks until AS
exams start• To answer any questions
Management TeamEmma White
Caroline PerkinJeremy Johnson
Rachel Mehtar(6th form administrator)
TutorsSimon Ditchfield, Jo Pearce, Penny Badger, Tim Harvey, Andy Rowan, Pete Imeson, Jim
Speake, Karen Braithwaite, Alison Lines,
Email addresses on tables
A LEVEL RESULTS 2014
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2012 2013 2014
% A*-B
% A*-C
% A*-E
4 year upward trend in results
More importantly, measuring Value Added
Scores (which measures statistical potential
against achievement) we are in the top 10%
nationally for achievement.
Last year’s Y12 students on average achieved
over half a grade higher than their potential
indicated.
Remember our entry criteria: 5 GCSE grades at
C or above inc. Maths and English.
HIGH ACHIEVERS
Average class size = 11
HOW DO WE GET SUCH GOOD RESULTS?
Average class size =
11
WE FOSTER INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND PROVIDE EXCELLENT SUPPORT
Accountancy ApprenticeshipEngineering Apprenticeship
St James’ place ApprenticeshipGap Year travels
EmploymentArt Foundation Courses
University
WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS GO?
IT’S MORE THAN STUDY...
Sixth Form Programme of Study
3 Core A Levels
Academic Enrichment
Vocational Enrichment
AIG and Pastoral Support
EXPECTATIONS
Attend all lessons and work hard
Arrive for 8.45am and leave at 3.35pm/3.00PM (or indeed
later!)Do all work set
Inform us of absenceSixth Form AgreementUse all Study Periods
INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Structure & Quality Time
2 Hours outside of lesson time every day
Time Management / To do lists
Reviewing lessons and preparing for next
Staying Organised
Taking Responsibility
SUPPORTRegular IGRs / Reports / Review Boards
Full report: 9th December.Parents’ Evening 12th March 2015Academic Support - Departments
Tutor Support – email addresses of tutors
Personal Development : Study Skills / Guest Speakers
Academic MentoringStudy Groups and Support Process
Year 12 AS1 AS2 AS3 AS4
Year 13
Enrichment Activities
Personal Development
A1 A2 A3
2 YEAR PROGRAMME
Careers Education
Study Skills
Enrichment Activities
University / Job Preparation
Careers Education
Four double lessons per subject per week
Usually taught by two members of staff
Four doubles of studyOne tutor /mentor period
Two single lessons of enrichmentDiverse opportunities for
leadership and participation.
CURRICULUM TIME
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Contact us if you have concernsHelp put aside 2 hours per night – they
always have something to do….Encourage meeting deadlines and
independent work; avoid plagiarism / cheating.
Be aware of reports due / parents evening
COMMUNICATION
E-mail / Phone / Letter …..E-Update - send an email to Rachel
Mehtar ([email protected])
Parent NewslettersTutors / Subject Teachers
Parent Focus Group (22nd October 7pm)
KEY DATES
22nd October Parent Focus Group9th December –Full reports
10th March IGRs (Interim Grade Report) to parents12th March – Parents evening
21st April HE Evening8th May – Study Leave
June Futures Events for Post-18 Options and lessons for A2 courses start again. Dates to be confirmed.
25th June HE Convention in Birmingham10th July term ends for sixth form students.
Any Questions?Please stay and join us for refreshments and to meet
tutors.
Do look round the refurbished space.
THANK YOU FOR COMING
I would recommend parents attend the Parent Focus Group. It is an excellent
opportunity to discuss general concerns in an informal setting.
Mrs White is always open to ideas and suggestions, and over the past two years I
have seen points raised by parents implemented very quickly.
The group also serves to comment on future plans for the sixth form, and it is good that parents views are considered.
As the parent of children who entered the school in year 12, attending the group helped me get to know the school more quickly and realise how the sixth form is
managed and run.
PARENT FOCUS GROUP