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Welcome to Petroc

Department of Arts & Science Parents’ Information Evening

Keith Devine Assistant Principal Arts & Science Jill Hiscox Deputy Head of Department Arts & Science

• What Petroc has to offer
• Setting high expectations
• Course structure
• Supporting our students
• Keeping you informed
• Some success stories

The next stage

• f your

educational journey

What type of college is Petroc?

‘students at Petroc make outstanding progress’ ‘teaching and learning at Petroc are outstanding’ ‘students participate enthusiastically in their lessons’

What do OFSTED say about Petroc?

‘attendance is high’ ‘tutors know their students well’

What do OFSTED say about Petroc?

‘support for students is outstanding’

What can Petroc offer?

fully rigged theatre purpose built dance studio biggest in the South West professional recording studios fully equipped music labs large open plan art barns dark room Media lab 3-D workshop The Goodwin art gallery Fully equipped modern science labs Fantastic industry standard facilities

• perated by

Petroc students for visting artists The Factory 850 capacity music venue

Expert teachers who have worked in and know the industry

Different levels of study

• Level 2 Diplomas
• Level 3 Diplomas
• Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
• Apprenticeships
• Foundation Degrees
• Honours Degree

Progress from level 2 through to honours degree at Petroc

Setting high expectations

Helping your son/daughter to unlock their full potential

Setting target grades

we want our students to be aspirational we encourage and support them to strive to achieve the highest grades that they can

• We set them individual targets
• Minimum Target Grades (MTG)
• Based upon their GCSE grades
• Aspirational, challenging, but

achievable!

Calculating the GCSE Points on Entry Score

Each GCSE is given a score … A* = 8 A = 7 B = 6 C = 5 D = 4 E = 3 F = 2 G = 1 U = 0 Add up the total score and divide by the number of GCSEs This gives their GCSE points score on entry…

Calculating MTGs We use ALPS

(Advanced Level Performance Systems)

to calculate MTGs

Calculating MTGs

• Take the GCSE points on entry score
• Compare to the tens of thousands of

students nationally with the same GCSE points score to see what grades they achieved.

• Select the grades which would put them in

the top 25% of those students.

• Set this as the MTG.

Recap

• MTG = Minimum target grade
• Aspirational, challenging

targets to strive to achieve

• not maximum target grade
• not predicted grades

• They attend all lessons - attendance
• f 90% (or 10% absence) costs a grade
• They turn up on time, ready to work

with the right equipment

• They are well organised - they know

when to study, when to socialise and when they can do part-time work

• They know their MTG and make

sure all work and assignments are at least this standard How do students achieve their MTG or better?

• They ask for help when they need it

and don’t run away from their problems

• They know that what really matters

is hard work not being a genius

• Their lecturers and personal tutors

provide feedback that tell them how to improve and help them solve their problems How do students achieve their MTG or better?

What type

• f student

are you going to be?

How can your son or daughter be as successful as those students?

They will have more freedom at Petroc

but with freedom comes responsibility

we will

treat them

like an adult

we expect

total commitment

from them

and they can expect the

same from us

we want them to

work hard

and

play hard

we will do our best to ensure that they stay on track to meet their goals

we will provide them with every

• pportunity to

succeed

we urged them to grasp it with

both hands

control

your

future

we would like your support to enable us and them to do this effectively

Course structure

Study Programmes

A vocational study programme is made up of:

• Industry specific qualifications in Art,

Performing Arts, Music or Science

• English & Maths (if not yet at grade C GCSE)
• Tutorial support
• Work experience
• Enrichment activities

Level 3 BTEC qualifications

1st year 90 credit Diploma 9 x 10 credit units Graded from PPP to D*D*D* Equivalent to 3 AS levels First half of an Extended Diploma

Level 3 BTEC qualifications

2nd year Extended Diploma A further 9 x 10 credit units Added to the units from the 90 credit diploma Graded from PPP to D*D*D* Equivalent to 3 A levels

Progressing to year 2

• n BTEC courses

To progress to year 2 students need:  to pass all 1st year units  and achieve at least a merit  a minimum of 90% attendance

Special consideration will be given for students with extenuating circumstances

Supporting

• ur students

Settling In & Induction

Petroc is different to school

• Adult environment
• No uniform
• Call teachers by first names
• Take more responsibility
• Transition between school and

employment or university

 No daily registration sessions  Timetabled to meet their personal tutor once per week  PLUS minimum of 5 one-to-ones a year

Tutorial

The Personal Tutor

Works with subject teachers, Senior Tutor and college support teams to ensure all of them

• enjoy college
• are monitored and supported
• achieve their minimum target

grades Are the main contact point between college and home

Progression Planning

Where am I now?

UNIVERSITY GAP YEAR

MY CAREER

EMPLOYMENT

Forward Thinking Week:

• Motivational guest speakers
• Fair with over 30

Universities/Gap year Companies/ Volunteering

• rganisations etc.
• University workshops
• CV workshops
• Interview workshops
• Self-development workshops
• Free trip to UCAS Convention at

Westpoint, Exeter

Success is tied to attendance We demand FULL attendance and will ENFORCE it

Tutors are informed of ALL absence and lateness

REPORTING THEIR ABSENCES when they first log in: click “My Details” on the left hand side:

“Report an Absence” on the left hand side:

Enter to/from dates of your absence (only up to 14 days in the future):

This returns a list of all registers within the selected dates. They need to tick which ones they’ll be absent for, and enter an absent type and reason, then hit save:

If a teacher is absent:

• Planned Staff Absence
• Staff Sickness
• Developing a Petroc app

What if they’re not on target?

• Additional learning support if needed
• Disciplinary measures if attendance,

behaviour or academic progress falls below expected standard

• FRIENDLY Warning
• FORMAL Warning
• FINAL Warning
• Exclusion
• Appeal system

Student reviews

Twice a year: On-line self assessment for each subject in tutorial followed by

• ne to one with each subject teacher

followed by

• ne to one with personal tutor

Student reviews

• Reviews posted on parent portal to

keep you informed

• We still have parents’ evenings!
• Target setting is a rolling process

throughout the year

– Academic progress – Career mapping – Enrichment

Youth workers based in college that provide a confidential service from 8.30 – 3.00 Either by appointment or just drop-in Find them in the Guidance Centre

Student support

Other support in college

• College counsellor
• Guidance Centre – Career advisers
• Enhanced Bursary Mentor
• Learning centre staff
• Personal tutors and teachers
• Senior Tutor
• Safeguarding Team
• Respect Officer

Respect Policy Petroc Pete

Petroc is committed to providing its staff and students with a welcoming, respectful and inclusive community environment where we can all work together to achieve our full potential.

What Does Pete Investigate?

Racist/Homophobic/Transphobic behaviour. Abuse of disabled students. Bullying (all kinds) Violence. Aggressive behaviour/verbal abuse toward any person. Being under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Drug possession/usage/dealing. Carrying of weapons. Vandalism.

OFSTED graded us as

OUTSTANDING

for how we safeguard

• ur learners

Keeping you informed

• Tonight;
• Reviews twice yearly;
• Parents consultation evenings;
• Applying to university information evening in May;
• If we have to issue formal or final warnings then

we will fully involve you;

• You can contact us at any time;
• You can request that we keep in regular contact

with you if you have a concern.

Petroc parent portal

Personal web page for each student which allows parents/guardians to:

• view timetables and track attendance and

absence patterns;

• view student performance in assessments

measured against MTGs;

• read progress reviews and access them at

a later date;

• make payments for trips and visits and

track payments;

• Update contact details

• Register to use the portal and log in using

the details enclosed in the letter that was sent to you during the summer.

• Contact the Arts & Science admin office

(01271 852427) or at the orange egg in reception tonight if you do not have these details and they will send them to you.

Petroc parent portal

Petroc website

Some of our success stories

Arcadia Spectacular – Sound Engineer Jacob now works as a key member of Arcadia Spectacular sound crew taking the spider stage to Glastonbury and other major events.

Extended Diploma Music Technology Jacob Kuenzler-Byrt

Ben Taylor Performing Arts BTEC Ben tours internationally with dance company DV8 Recently premiered at the National Theatre, London

Chemistry technician, Petroc

Rebecca now works as a chemistry technician at Petroc after really impressing during her work experience

• n the Applied Science

Diploma.

Extended Diploma Applied Science Rebecca Bannister-West

Hannah Slater Art & Design Extended Diploma Works for international interior designer Ian Snow

Project Leader for his stand at the Ideal Homes Exhibition, Earls Court, London

Professional Musician Sam plays Bass with Cortes who have just been signed to Sony Music. Sam is also a session musician for artists such as Hudson Taylor

Extended Diploma - Music Performance – Sam Davies

There are many more

Thank you

Hope it was useful