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Why have we changed the Tutor system this year?

• Students with similar interests can work together and share ideas and
• pportunities
• We can target opportunities in a more directed way
• Often, the Tutor will work closely with the subject teachers, so progress

can be more closely monitored.

• Tutors are often teaching similar subjects so relationships may already be

established

• We recognise that the skill sets of a Year 12 tutor and a Year 13 tutor are

different and we want to create dedicated areas of specialism

The Tutor’s role in UCAS/Employment:

• Edit and create the reference using subject teachers’ input
• Hold tutorials with the students to help them complete the application form
• If applying to university, will send the application form with the student
• If applying for employment, will help with the application form and any in-centre

assessments

The Tutor’s role during Year 13:

• Offer pastoral and academic support for students
• Advise and guide students with their next decisions
• Act as a future reference

Our week:

Monday: Tutor time Tuesday: Briefing Wednesday: Electives Thursday: Tutor time Friday: Free

• We are trialling a new system of tutor time at 13:10-13:25. If students are free period 5,

they are free to leave school after registration.

• Where students have Independent Study on their timetables, students should be using

the study centre.

• We advise 3 hours independent study each day. The Study Centre is open from 8am-6pm

everyday.

Students are only allowed to book driving lessons on Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes, or in the afternoon if they are free.

Attendance Matters

• We are often asked for overall attendance figures for students by future

employers (even part-time ones)

• We include Registration and Independent Study in our overall figures
• Students can still self-authorise absence
• Where we have serious concerns you will be notified

Peer advice from our now alumni!

‘Argh! There is so Much Work!’

• Make sure time is organised effectively!
• Talk to friends, tutors and teachers for help
• Do the work when it is set!
• Use study periods wisely
• READ!
• Be prepared…what is coming next in each module? Plan

ahead instead of catching up!

• Get some sleep!

LINEAR SUBJECTS REQUIRE STUDENTS TO REVISE BOTH YEARS.

‘ ‘ ‘ ‘Do Not Under

Do Not Under Do Not Under Do Not Under-

• Estimate Year 13!’

Estimate Year 13!’ Estimate Year 13!’ Estimate Year 13!’

• Read around the subject after each lesson and read over their notes

to make sure they understand what they have done during the lesson

• Each student should be carrying out additional research about the

subject area

• Use study periods to do work…not sit in the common room
• Send off for your papers to review performance and use specs,

examiner’s reports and past papers to help revision It’s a balancing act !

‘Have a ‘Plan B’’ ‘Have a ‘Plan B’’ ‘Have a ‘Plan B’’ ‘Have a ‘Plan B’’

• Happily, most students get to where they want to go…
• However, a few say that they wish they had formed a Plan B in readiness for

seeing their exam results.

• Students do need to be prepared and willing to go to their Insurance universities –

this decision needs to be made carefully!

• Do they have an employer in mind or apprenticeship they want to join instead?
• Above all, be in Saffron Walden on Results Day – August 15th, 2019!

Any Questions?