Marriotts Sixth Form Induction Assembly 2020 Mr Illingworth

Marriotts Sixth Form Induction Assembly 2020 Mr Illingworth Ms Leach “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Welcome to Sixth Form “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Mr Illingworth Pastoral Head of Sixth Form Support and Expectations “Leaders’ monitoring of teaching is highly accurate and effective. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Sixth Form: What to Expect A great time and a great challenge • New friendships, new privileges, new opportunities • New responsibilities • Many challenges • A lot of hard work • Reaching your goal “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

WELCOME TO YEAR 12! You are no longer a KS 4 student and part on the lower school… You are now officially a Sixth Form student and we have HIGH expectations for you all “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 You are now at the top of the school and role models for all of the lower school. The way you act, dress and conduct yourself around the school is now more important than ever… Students will be looking up to you Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Aspire to be someone… This group of individuals were in a similar position to you and also wanted to make something of themselves. This picture is 18 years old… Amongst this group includes a policeman, 2 accountants, a primary school teacher, a manager at Audi, an ICT consultant based in Mexico, a college sports teacher, 2 professional footballers and of course, the most important, your Pastoral Head of Sixth Form! “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Working Together Every year we have been able to develop an excellent rapport with students, and develop: Over the course of the year, what you - Trust must remember is - Positive Relationships that we am here - Mutual respect for you, to support - Determination you and work - Hard work together. - Positivity “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Work with us… …and we promise that we will do our utmost to ensure that before you leave Marriotts you will be set up for one of the following 3 outcomes: -FURTHER EDUCATION/UNIVERSITY - A HIGH LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP -A CAREER We all have the right to succeed and the potential to progress. No one is to be left behind! “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Fresh Start & New Opportunities I know little about the majority of you… What you may have done in the past, mistakes that you have made or problems that you may have caused do not concern me. My main concern is how you wish to progress and develop as a young person from NOW! This is your chance for a fresh start and a clean slate. You have to realise that we are in competition with every other sixth form student in the country… What can YOU do differently? Challenge yourself to improve… “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Reflect on your time in Year 11… Think for a minute about any mistakes you have made, or anything you want to improve upon. How will you change this from now and for next year? “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

“Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Where do you want to be September 2022? Or Sometimes you have to be selfish… “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Uniform Universal rules include: • The regular smart/business dress code for all students that can be found in your handbook and on the website. Please be reminded that there are to be no jeans, trainers, vans, converse, hoodies, avoid “too much flesh” being shown including shoulders and stomachs, no t-shirts, “jeggings” etc • Skirts to be just above the knee at the shortest • Do not wear jackets, hoodies or any outside based clothing around the building • Remove all headphones and put away mobile devices on entering the building or leaving the sixth form • For some practical subjects (including Performing Arts, Sport), for practical lessons you will be required to order Marriotts based kit for your lessons (more details in September). Until this arrives, you will be required to wear all black or your old Marriotts PE kit. On days where you do not have practical lessons, you will need to wear smart/business dress “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Uniform “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Paid Employment We understand that you may need/want to have a part time job whilst you are studying. HOWEVER: • Your school day does not officially finish until 4 pm • You should avoid late nights in the week • You should avoid working more than 8 hours per week in term time • If your work is interfering with your ability to be successful in your studies, do something about it. Short term financial gain is no good if it results in longer term loss. Your studies are an investment into your future! • Ask us for advice if you are unsure “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Post 16 Bursary • • • Initial letter will be issued to students Eligibility explained in the letter Level 1 and Level 2 Bursary available Full information pack and application form available from Mr Illingworth Deadline for applications and evidence – Early October Payment dependent on meeting terms of student contract Bursary money is for student to help with their study – Travel, Uniform, Trips, Learning Resources etc. “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Support We understand that every students’ needs are different. In particular, many of you may have been going through a ‘hard time’ in recent months. We are here to help and support you, and will help you gain confidence, grow as a person, and achieve your goals. “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Mrs Leach Assistant Headteacher Key Stage 5 Academic Lead Learning in the Sixth Form “Leaders’ monitoring of teaching is highly accurate and effective. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Our Expectations Key foci for the Sixth Form: - High Quality Learning Attendance Punctuality - it all adds up Uniform Mind Set Meeting deadlines Independent Study Student Voice Rewards Marriotts Extra Curriculum Individual Advice & Guidance Our contribution to the school and community We will be working with you and your parents to ensure that there is a full circle of responsibility… “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Your timetable For each of your subjects, you will have: • A morning with 3 hours of teaching periods 1 -3 • An afternoon with 1 hour of teaching p 5 Retake GCSE English and Maths lessons take place in period 4. It is important that students in this situation take their learning seriously – failing to achieve a grade 4 or 5 in English or Maths will stop you achieving your chosen next steps “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Learning in the Sixth Form will be quite different to your experiences in Years 7 -11 • There is a far greater emphasis on independent learning • You will need to take responsibility • You will be taught well by your teachers, and they will support you, but that is only the start • If there are elements you are less confident in, you will need to practice/read/research using the tools you are guided to, to improve in those areas • A lot of your ‘learning’ will be done outside of lesson time • This will prepare you for next steps; if you are planning to attend University, as much as 75% of your learning may be completed independently “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Independent Learning In the Sixth Form, you will be expected to complete a minimum of 1 hour of independent study/homework for each hour of taught lessons; in many cases, more than 1 hour per lesson will be required in order that you are able to achieve your target grades At least one component of this per week will be formally set (on SMHW), reviewed and monitored, as 'homework'. The remainder will be independent study, guided by the class teacher. Homework and independent study set will include, but not be limited to: • Completing exercises from textbooks or online resources, based on recently covered material AND cycling back through previously learnt content • Writing essays/exam style answers about recently covered material AND cycling back through previously learnt content • Reading material such as articles, textbook content or online material, which will then be discussed/questioned/tested on in lesson • Completing formal exam questions • Creating knowledge organisers/mind maps • Applying a mark scheme to a sample answer • Completing coursework • Completing interactive self-marking quizzes • Completing or writing multiple choice tests. “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Private study For the first time, you will have periods on your timetable where you are not in taught lessons. These are not ‘free’ periods! They are Independent Study Periods, and the expectation is that you use them to maximise your learning In some instances, students will be allocated to the Silent Study Room, where this will support them in their learning, or where they do not yet have the self-motivation to make the most of their study periods There will be allocated ‘zones’ for you to study in – more details will follow in September “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Attendance & Punctuality We have very high expectations in terms of attendance and punctuality • Missing even one day will put you seriously behind in your learning • Turning up late to form time or lessons will put you behind, mean you are in the wrong mindset for the day, and will be followed up • This will help set you up for the future “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

IAG/The Learning Journey “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

“Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance. ” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind