Epsom Ewell High School EEHS Sixth Form Induction

Epsom & Ewell High School EEHS Sixth Form Induction 2020

Epsom & Ewell High School EEHS Sixth Form Induction 2020 Due to the unfortunate situation surrounding the coronavirus and subsequent school closures, we recognise that year 11 students will be feeling apprehensive about starting the next stage of their academic journey in September. We have produced this guide in order to advise and support students as they prepare for their post-16 journey at EEHS. In the meantime, if you have any questions about transition into the Sixth Form then please do not hesitate to email Miss Cobbold- cobboldh@eehs. surrey. sch. uk

Epsom & Ewell High School 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Transition process What to expect in the Sixth Form at EEHS What happens on GCSE results day How you can prepare this summer Expectations in Sixth Form Meet the Sixth Form Team 2020 -2021 Further Information

Epsom & Ewell High School 1. What to expect in the Sixth Form at EEHS Starting Sixth Form can be a daunting and exciting experience. Below we have compiled some key information about what to expect when you join: Ø Year 12 and Year 13 are in mixed form groups and you meet with your tutor every morning. Ø You will have 9 hours of lesson time per subject, per fortnight. You will also have independent study periods for which you register in the Learning Resource Centre and free study periods, which you can complete in the common room or at home. Ø In order to support you with transition into Sixth Form life, you will complete our Year 12 Learning Licence which will include ongoing activities focusing on our Sixth Form Six: Organisation, Determination, Independence, Support, Curiosity and creativity.

Epsom & Ewell High School 1. What to expect in the Sixth Form at EEHS Ø Your class sizes will be much smaller than in the lower school and you will be challenged to think creatively and independently. Ø You will also have a weekly enrichment session where you will develop skills that would not be taught in the classroom. Activities such as teambuilding exercises, sports fixtures, understanding more about different employment sectors and listening to motivational speakers and charities are run during this time.

Epsom & Ewell High School 2. What happens on GCSE results day? While it is still unclear as to whether we will be able to formally host results day in school this academic year, we want to assure all of you that once your results are released to you the following will happen: Ø You will have a meeting either virtually/in person with a member of the Sixth Form team to discuss your results and options. Ø If you have been successful in gaining a place in the Sixth Form on the courses you want, you will be sent a letter confirming your place within three working days.

Epsom & Ewell High School 2. What happens on GCSE results day? Continued… Ø If you fail to obtain the level for a specific subject you wish to study and or that subject is unable to run due to a lack of student numbers, you will be advised and supported in making a more suitable subject choice. Ø If you have been unsuccessful in gaining a place because your average GCSE point score is too low or you haven’t passed either maths or English, you will be supported in finding an alternative place of study.

Epsom & Ewell High School 3. How you can prepare this summer All of our current year 11 students are on "Next Steps" groups on TEAMS with the heads of department of our sixth form subjects. In addition to the transition work being given by this platform, we have produced some getting ahead work for all prospective sixth form students to complete over the summer break. You will find this transition work on the post-16 Next Steps tab on the sixth form section of the website. Please do download the document and find specific subjects of interest. As you may be aware, we offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in year 12. This is a piece of independent work, designed to demonstrate independent thought. The EPQ also counts towards UCAS points for entry to university, should that be something you were interested in pursuing in the future. We have published an information letter on the Letters Home section of the main website about the EPQ for your reference.

Epsom & Ewell High School 4. Expectations in Sixth Form life is different to the lower school; you have a lot more freedom, you build powerful relationships with your teachers but you are also expected to work independently. Therefore, we expect all students in the sixth form to take ownership of their learning. To find out more about how to be successful in the Sixth Form, check out our Road Map to Success on the Updates section of the Sixth Form page of the website. We also allow students to the freedom to wear their own clothes in the sixth form. Our dress code is smart casual and please refer to the Updates section of the Sixth Form page of the website for full details.

Epsom & Ewell High School 5. Meet the Sixth Form Team Miss Cobbold Head of Sixth Form Miss Knock Miss Hawkins Mrs Cantwell Assistant Head of Sixth Form 2020 -2021 Miss Thomson Mr Cuthbert Mr Mackie Mrs Blake

Epsom & Ewell High School 6. Further Information We have developed this induction booklet in order to give some certainty and reassurance for students who are hoping to enrol into our Sixth Form. We will keep both external prospective students and our internal year 11 students’ parents updated by text message and email regarding the updated details for GCSE results day as and when we have more guidance. We would also encourage you to follow us on social media to see all the things that we do. We are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and You. Tube. Please also check out our website: www. epsomandewellhighschool. com

Epsom & Ewell High School ‘There is a sense of freedom and independence that comes with the transition into Sixth Form, and I valued and relished it. The Sixth Form is a friendly and fun environment where everyone feels included and a part of’ Tom, school leader 2019.