Brighouse High Sixth Form College Y 12 Parent

Brighouse High Sixth Form College Y 12 Parent Information Evening 2016 “This school and its ethos, blows your mind” “Students are challenged to achieve high targets and are supported to meet their full potential” “Sixth form students achieve well and are highly positive about their experiences” “Sixth form students are highly committed to their studies”

Our Core Principles • A sixth form college with high aspirations & expectations of students • A sixth form college where potential is stretched • A sixth form college where students are challenged and supported to achieve

Understanding the KS 5 Curriculum • Year 12 students will study three subjects as two year courses. All changes to be made by the end of this week. Maths & Science sitting ‘transition tests’ to assess suitability for courses • Most subjects are now linear and will be assessed in May/June 2018 assessment opportunities throughout the two years to monitor progress and attainment • Remaining modular subjects: Law, Politics, Mathematics, Further mathematics, Media Studies & Food Technology Students will sit an AS examination in May 2017 • New BTEC specifications in ICT, Health & Social Care & Business-students will sit 2 examinations one in year 12/13 • Only BTEC Applied Law and Public Services 100% coursework • Most students will study an additional qualification such as EPQ, The Progression Module or GCSE Mathematics

1. Achieve your academic potential

Outstanding Results 2016 Tom Barraclough Georgie Jessop Amy Greenwood Jessica Jones Holly Smith Ellie Rika Annabel Jessop Emily Rushton Callum Wilkie Maisie Pollard Rebecca Burnhill Emma Dean Ellie Egan Katie Gillespie Katrina Ip Alicia Hartley Brittany Stead Robert Winslow Daniel Newton Habeebah Iqbal Adnan Mohammed Natalie Kershaw Sophie Blackshaw A*A*A A* A A B AAA A* A B AAB AAB A* B B ABB ABB A A Di* ABB Di* Di* Di A Di* Di B Di* Di

Achieve your academic potential Adopt a positive attitude a ‘Can Do’ attitude Take ownership of ‘their’ A levels Independent study & learning outside the classroom Work on examination questions all the time, download examiners reports, past papers…… • How a student uses their ‘free time’ • Reinforce learning all year- do not ‘coast’ throughout year 12 • Access support in school: library, study room, supervised study, master classes, intervention, communication with subject staff • •

Independent Learning • How can you support IL as parents? • Independent Learning sheet provided for every subject • Monitor additional hours student is studying • Check that files/resources are organised

Academic Support in college Referral system-Post 16 learning mentor Supervised/supported study Re-sit teaching-Maths Time management, study programme support West Yorkshire HE+ initiative-High grade strategy • Master classes • Revision & examination classes • Facilities accessible from 8 a. m-4. 30 p. m • • •

Setting challenging targets ALPS

Alps Australian Labradoodle Protection Society

Alps Advanced level performance system Aspiration, inspiration and motivation are key elements needed in work with young people Powerful leadership and high quality teaching and learning, coupled with high quality target-setting, monitoring, guidance and support are three elements that define good schools and colleges.

KS 5 Alps Target Grades • Based on GCSE Average Point Score • Each GCSE grade is converted into points A*-8 A-7 B-6 C-5 D-4 E-3 F-2 G-1 • Calculated to produce a minimum expected grade/Alps target • Issued to students/parents before October half-term and data shared with subject staff • Progression towards target grades is regularly monitored-first reporting October half term • All students challenged to exceed the Alps grade

KS 5 Alps Thermometer

2016 Alps and Destinations Georgina Jessop Tom Barraclough • Alps target grade: A • A level grades: A*A*A • Alps target Grades: B • A level grades: A*A*A • Destination: Sheffield University– History & Politics • Destination: The University of Manchester - Management

2016 Alps and Destinations Holly Smith • Alps target grade: B • A level grades: AAA Annabel Jessop Jessica Jones • Alps target Grades: B • A level grades: A*AB • Alps target grade: B • A level grades: AAA • Destination: Leeds University- Law • Destination: University of East Anglia – English Literature • Destination: Leeds Beckett– International Business

2016 Alps and Destinations Ellie Egan Callum Wilkie • Alps target grade: B/C • A level grades: AAB • Alps target Grades: D • A level grades: ABB Katie Gillespie • Alps target grade: C • A level grades: ABB • Destination: Sheffield University Geography • Destination: Batley Art College • Destination: Leeds University– Ancient History & History

2. Embrace the opportunities beyond the curriculum

Embrace the opportunities beyond the curriculum • Encourage students to get involved in all that sixth form has to offer through Enrichment -UCAS and job applications need to be more than a list of qualifications! • Young Enterprise team, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Debate club, National Mock Trial team, First Aid, Food Hygiene, Sports teams, Charity Events, Trips & visits • Committee system - Student Voice

3. Be prepared and informed about your future

Be prepared and informed about your future • Tutorial/pastoral work with personal tutors • Caroline Green Post 16 careers advisor • Opportunities-open days, universities visit, apprenticeship events, in-college presentations-one today on Russell group universities applications • Year 12 UCAS/Apprenticeship development day-Feb 2017 • HE week/Destinations at 18 conference-June 2017 • Careers Fairs

Work Experience Week th th Monday 10 -Friday 14 July

IAG and destinations • Lorna Aitken – Head of IAG • Available: Monday Period 3 & lunchtime (Year 13 Form Tutor) • Contact: 07779 030668 • Email: l. aitken@brighouse. calderdale. sch. uk

C&K and careers team Caroline Green – Careers Adviser Available every Tuesday am / Thursday pm Email: caroline. green@ckcareers. org. uk Heidi Haigh – Clerical Assistant for IAG Available every Thursday morning Monday / Thursday / Friday afternoon Contact: 07946 329189 Email: h. haigh@brighouse. calderdale. sch. uk

Aims of Work Experience Week ‘Inspiring the future’: Df. E: Careers Guidance and Inspiration in Schools Employers / placements should be: Involved. . . Inspiring. . . Independent. . . Informative. . . Interactive • To provide meaningful, quality experience of the work environment • To support learning and future career aspirations • To enable students to demonstrate their future potential to employers and universities • To develop vocational & employability skills-interpersonal & transferable skills • To enhance / support aspects of their study programme

Work Experience Timeline (see letter for further details) • • • Information to students and parents will be issued in October 2016 Ensure C. Vs are up to date or create a new one-independently & in tutorial Start process of contacting prospective employers ASAP Make an appointment with Heidi Haigh in free lessons Interviews take place with students throughout November, to discuss placements with Careers Staff Deadline for applications - 2 nd December 2016 Year 12 Careers/UCAS development day (Feb 2017) – CV / PS / Interview skills / WEXP preperation Placements confirmed and authorised by C&K Careers by the end of March 2017 WEXP preparation in Tutorial during April 2017 Paperwork sent home to be signed & returned to college Placement in July 2017– monitored by teaching staff Review and reflection / feedback from employers

Our Expectations-student booklet • Attendance & punctuality – 95% above to meet or exceed targets – Parent/carer to contact sixth form reception on day of absence – Daily texts to parents if students are absent – Lessons start at 8. 45 a. m, 11. 25 a. m and 1. 10 p. m students should be in the room ready to learn – No authorised holidays at Post 16 – I. D badges have to be worn at all times – Attend supported study sessions – Outside working hours and social life should not impact upon college work

Further Support Personal Tutor Subject teachers Careers & HE Advisor. Caroline Green Sixth Form Team Student Counsellor Sixth Form Reception: 01484 406390 Email: c. lee@brighouse. calderdale. sch. uk