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Supporting Success Information Evening Wednesday 19 September 2018 Aims To give you an understanding of the year ahead, including key dates To provide information regarding support that is on offer To provide access to specific
Wednesday 19 September 2018
dates
Teachers and leaders at the academy have created a package of support for students. These packages have been designed with several key considerations:
lessons; homework and their independent revision, is by far the biggest influencing factor in terms of success.
your child has been invited to something then we have invited them because we believe it will make a
and other activities might be better for them.
What’s on offer?
Evenings
Different days will be dedicated to different subjects running study clubs. These are as follows:
lesson)
PPE’s (Mock Exams)
Actual GCSE’s
Parent Evenings
‘A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up’
Habits are difficult to form but can be even more difficult to break. In fact research shows, that once a habit is established it will stay in your brain forever – whether you choose to follow the habit or not.
A recent study has identified that on average every British adult has 4 bad habits. What do you think the researchers found to be the top 5 bad habits of British adults?
The Cue – this is the signal that tells the brain to begin the habit loop. The Craving – this is the process the brain goes through as it seeks a reward. The routine – these are the series of activities/behaviours, either positive or negative the we enter into to gain the reward. The reward – this satisfies the craving created by the initial cue.
key contacts
questions you may have at the end.
Mr Green Head of Careers Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College
What support have they had so far so far….? Attendance at whole school careers conventions since year 7 Completed a mock application form and had a mock interview day What's happening next……..
Sixth Form – Usually offer A levels and BTEC courses College – Colleges usually offer A level, BTEC and vocational courses to study e.g. Electrical Engineering or Childcare Apprenticeship – Apprenticeships are a way of earning while you learn. You generally spend 4 days a week at work and 1 day at college/training provider to gain the qualification required for their apprenticeship. Further information can be found on Wakefield Council Website and at: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch Education until 18 – All have to be in some form of education or training until they are 18! Eg Sixth Form, College or an Apprenticeship
It's an online application that they will complete to apply for their Post 16
several providers eg different colleges etc.. Don’t confuse with the website UCAS – This is to apply for university! They will be given a username and password to log on, to complete their own application – Keep it safe! Ask your son/daughter about it and please support them with their application form
To log on insert USERNAME and PASSWORD here
This also applies if they are thinking about apprenticeships!
application form and the chance for the young person to ‘sell themselves’
the “Curriculum” tab heading, then “Careers”
answered this will formulate the ‘Personal Statement’
They can send their application to more than one Sixth form or college! Once they get their Logon/Password they can start searching for courses at home & applying – Will be issued after the 1st October in Form Tutor time
(Last day before we break up for Christmas!)
applied for a college course as a back up!
employer!
in January @ 2.45pm in the LRC (Library)
Apprenticeships are not an easy option……!
2.45pm in the LRC (Library)
anyone can request an appointment! Mrs Graham in the Admin department organises these.
What’s on offer? Study Clubs Key Dates
Subject Form Groups Easter School Study Clubs June Half Term Sessions Tutor Pods Masterclasses Period 7 Study Hall Learning Conferences Exam Anxiety Support Revision Guides Extra Core Lessons Walking Talking Mocks Period Zero Parental Supportjng success
PPE’s (Mock Exams)
W/B 19 Nov 2018 – MFL Oral Exams W/B 26 Nov 2018 – All other subjects writuen exams W/B 11 Feb 2019 – MFL Oral Exams W/B 25 Feb 2019 – All other subjects writuen exams
Actual GCSE’s
Begin around Monday 13th May and run untjl approx. Friday 21st June
Parent Evenings
18th December 2018 25th March 2019 Tuesday Science Wednesday Maths & English Thursday Other Subjects Friday Other Subjects
Tutor pods Subject guidance
Supporting Success