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 course guidance
Supporting Success Teachers and leaders at the academy have created a package of support for students. These packages have been designed with several key considerations: It is only one aspect of GCSE support – without exception how a student applies themselves to learning in • lessons; homework and their independent revision, is by far the biggest influencing factor in terms of success. It is based on experience and what we know is effective in terms of supporting students’ success. • It is a personalised package that will look different for every student depending upon their different needs. If • your child has been invited to something then we have invited them because we believe it will make a difference. Similarly, if they have not been invited don’t panic – it’s because we believe it is not necessary and other activities might be better for them.
Supporting Success What’s on offer? 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 Parental Supporting success • • Period Zero Evenings •
Tutor pods
Tutor pods
Tutor pods
Tutor pods
Study Clubs Different days will be dedicated to different subjects running study clubs. These are as follows: • Tuesday – Science (Separate Science students have been invited to attend a Period 7 lesson) • Wednesday – English and Maths • Thursday – Other subjects • Friday – Other Subjects
Supporting Success
Supporting Success Key Dates PPE’s (Mock Exams) W/B 19 Nov 2018 – MFL Oral Exams • W/B 26 Nov 2018 – All other subjects written exams • W/B 11 Feb 2019 – MFL Oral Exams • W/B 25 Feb 2019 – All other subjects written exams • Actual GCSE’s Begin around Monday 13 th May and run until approx. Friday 21 st June • Parent Evenings 18 th December 2018 • 25 th March 2019 •
Great habits to secure success
Definition of a habit ‘A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up’
Ha Habi bits ts 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.
Get thinking… 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?
Top 5 bad habits of British adults 1. Swearing 2. Picking your nose 3. Not listening when someone is speaking to you 4. Biting your nails 5. Eating too much chocolate
The habit loop
An example of the habit loop
Another habit loop
Changing habits 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.
5 Revision Strategies
5 Revision Strategies • Deliberate practice • Forced recall • Spacing • Interleaving • Quizzing
Subject guidance • Website for subject information. What the courses entails and key contacts • Staff will be available for the rest of the evening to answer any questions you may have at the end.
Subject guidance
Careers & Next steps Mr Green Head of Careers Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College
Careers & Next Steps 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…….. Applying for post 16 options!
What are their Post-16 options? 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
How to apply for Post 16 options? It's an online application that they will complete to apply for their Post 16 options. It allows them to complete just one application form but send to 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
How to apply for Post 16 options? Website - www.ucasprogress.com To log on insert USERNAME and PASSWORD here
Things to think about when choosing a course/subject and provider? • What interests them about the subject? • Are they good at the subject? • Will they get the entry requirements eg Maths A Level, they will need a grade 6 or above • Where do they want to study? Sixth Form or a college • What jobs/careers does it lead onto? • Location of Sixth Form or College? • How long will it take to travel to? This also applies if they are thinking about apprenticeships!
Personal Statement • The Personal Statement is the most important part of the application form and the chance for the young person to ‘sell themselves’ • The guide has been added to the Ossett Academy website under the “Curriculum” tab heading, then “Careers” • If the guide is followed step by step and each question is answered this will formulate the ‘Personal Statement’
Sending/submitting their application 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 1 st October in Form Tutor time Deadline is Thursday 20 th December 2018!!! (Last day before we break up for Christmas!)
Apprenticeships… • If an apprenticeship is their preferred option, ensure they have applied for a college course as a back up! • With 99% of apprenticeships - students have to find their own employer! • Come to the Apprenticeship & CV workshops starting after school in January @ 2.45pm in the LRC (Library) Apprenticeships are not an easy option……!
Help and support Attend other open days, where you feel it is appropriate… • Presentations from the Sixth Form Team… • UCAS Progress Applications Support Sessions & Drop in Careers Q & A – Mondays @ • 2.45pm in the LRC (Library) Apprenticeship & CV workshops after school from January 2019 – in the LRC (Library) • Careers appointments with myself, some students will be called automatically – but • anyone can request an appointment! Mrs Graham in the Admin department organises these. Annual Careers Convention Tuesday 6th November - all will be attending! •
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Supporting Success What ’ s on offer? 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 Key Dates 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 13 th May and run untjl approx. Friday 21 st June Parent Evenings 18 th December 2018 25 th March 2019 Study Clubs Tuesday Science Wednesday Maths & English Thursday Other Subjects Friday Other Subjects
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