It was great to see so many parents at the information evening tonight. As promised please find a copy of tonight's presentation. Please have a look through if you were unable to join us. Mr Barnett

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Year 12 Parents Information Evening
Wednesday 18th
September 2013
Welcome

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Mr Dave Holtham – Vice Principal
Welcome

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Mr Andy Barnett Assistant Principal - Director Post 16
Mr Lee Goddard Assistant Director (Year 12)
Mrs Alison Dennis Assistant Director (Year 13)
Mrs Liz Ross Assistant Director (Pastoral)
Mrs Sue Hancock Pastoral Assistant
Mr Grant Saker Guidance Professional (West
Region)
Mrs Rachel Costoya CEIAG Coordinator
Ms Katy Trewartha Careers and Employment Worker
Mrs Diane Maryan Sixth Form Administration
Mrs Vicky Naylor Sixth Form Administration
The Garforth Sixth Form Team

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• Introduce myself and the Sixth Form team.
• Our Core Business.
• Target Setting.
• Examinations and Assessment.
• Communication.
• Information, Advice and Guidance.
• Questions.
Purpose of the next 40 minutes

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Year 12 have made a fantastic start to
their post 16 studies.
Students look smart, they are engaged in
lessons and have drive and ambition.
Great Start

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Academy Results
A/S Results 2013 National Figure Garforth Academy Figure
Pass Rate 88% 97%
A-B Pass Rate 38% 47%
Vocational D/D* 34% 39%
AS Results 2014 TARGETS
Pass Rate 100%
A- B Pass Rate 50%
D/D* 40%+

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Emily Faulkner Biology A, Chemistry A, Maths A York - Chemistry
Alice Dickinson Geography A, Maths A, Law A* Sheffield, Maths
Rebecca Smith Art A, English Lit A, Media Studies A* Reading – Art & English Lit
Hayley Marshall Chemistry A, Maths, A, Physics A, BTEC Music Dist* Sheffield - Physics
Adam Peer Biology A, Chemistry A, Maths A Sheffield - Chemistry
Joel Smith Drama A, English Lang A, Psychology A
Lancaster –
English Language
Sarah Whale Business Studies A, Applied ICT A*A, Maths A Lancaster - Maths
Katriona Angel History A*, English Lit A, Applied ICT A
Lincoln - Computer
Information Systems
David Brown French A, German A, Law A Warwick – French & German
Individual Results 2012/13

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Gabrielle Kirby
Astrophysics
Groningen

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‘The aggregation of marginal gains’
Our Philosophy

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No single thing, a combination of:
Motivation
Attendance
Time Management
Personal Responsibility - Independence
Having Targets and Goals
Getting great results

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We are here to help

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Attendance

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• Lesson by lesson
• Absence – Contact 6th Form Office directly
everyday of absence – Form Tutors informed.
• Self certify using Pink Slip/Yellow Slip
How do we record attendance?

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Scoring is based on:
A* = 8 A = 7 B = 6 C = 5
D = 4 E = 3 F = 2 G = 1
For each GCSE grade achieved
Average GCSE Score = Total points
Total GCSE’s
Average points score only based on GCSEs
Target Setting

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Minimum A level grade expectation

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Minimum BTEC level grade expectation

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• All examinations are now in May/June.
• There are no January exams.
• Students studying BTEC’s are continually assessed
throughout the year (some now have exams).
• The key to A Level Success = Strong AS results.
• Most A Level students start studying 4 subjects
and then drop down to 3 subjects.
Examinations and Assessment

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• Dates for formal PROGRESS reports.
• Cycle 1 Report – November.
• Thursday 30th
January – Year 12 Parents Evening
• Cycle 2 Report – Easter.
Keeping Parents Informed

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• New school text/email communication system.
• We now have the ability to send group texts and
emails to parents to keep you up to date.
• This should prove a very useful tool in improving
our communication with you.
Communication

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Mr Saker & Mrs Costoya CEIAG: Our Offer
• We have a careers team
• We offer 1:1 appointments 5 days a week
• Partnerships – Universities, Employers
• Guidance & Support for everyone
• Student Finance Information Evening Tues 22nd
October 6.30
Progression

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Replacement for Education Maintenance Allowance.
To assist students whose access to, or completion of, education
is inhibited by financial constraints or barriers.
Limited Fund allocated on both discretionary and non
discretionary basis.
By application to the Academy
16-19 Bursary

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• Attainment Matters.
• Information, Advice and Guidance.
• Partnership.
• Communication.
Summary

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Thank You