y12 parent information 2015/16 welcome to farmor’s school sixth form

Y12 PARENT INFORMATION2015/16

WELCOME TO FARMOR’S SCHOOL

SIXTH FORM

Welcome and thank you for coming.

PURPOSE OF THE EVENING

• To introduce ourselves & the Sixth Form way of life

• To encourage communication• To answer any questions

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Emma White (Head of Sixth Form)Sarah Crawford (Deputy Head of

Sixth Form)Jeremy Johnson (Data Manager)Rachel Mehtar (6th Form Pastoral

Manager)

TutorsJeremy Johnson, Graeme Spurr, Hannah Fisher, Andrew Wright, Sue Simmonds, Andy Rodgers,

Louisa Amoah

A LEVEL RESULTS 2015

% 2013 2014 2015

A* Grades 6.8 8.5 9.8A*-A 32.7 24.3 30.5A*-B 64.5 55.9 69.4A*-C 82.2 86.0 87.7A*-E (Pass Rate)

99.1 99.3 99.7

More importantly, measuring Value Added Scores (which measures

statistical potential against achievement) we are in the

top 5% nationally for progress made from GCSE to A level.

Remember our entry criteria: 5 GCSE grades at C or above inc. Maths

and English.

HIGH ACHIEVERS

HOW DO WE GET SUCH GOOD RESULTS?

Average class size = 11

COMMUNITY

Average class size =

11

WE FOSTER INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND PROVIDE

EXCELLENT SUPPORT

Accountancy ApprenticeshipEngineering Apprenticeship

St James’ place ApprenticeshipGap Year travels

EmploymentArt Foundation Courses

University (80% of students gained a place at their first choice university)

CONTROL:WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS

GO?

CHALLENGE

Four double lessons per subject per weekUsually taught by two members of staff

Four doubles of studyOne tutor /mentor period

Two single lessons of enrichmentDiverse opportunities for leadership and

participation.

CURRICULUM TIME

IT’S MORE THAN STUDY...

COMMITMENT

Attend all lessons and work hardArrive for 8.45am and leave at

3.35pm/3.00PM (or indeed later!)Do all work set

Inform us of absenceSixth Form Agreement

Use Study Periods wisely

COMMITTED LEARNING

Structure & Quality Time

2 Hours outside of lesson time every day

Time Management / To do lists

Reviewing lessons and preparing for next

Staying Organised

Taking Responsibility

We now have 2 A level systems running.

•‘New’ Linear 2 year courses with exams on the end of Y13

•‘Old’ Modular courses with exams at the end of Y12 and then

other half at the end of Y13.

NEW A LEVELS

‘NEW’ A LEVELS

‘OLD’ A LEVELS

Students would only sit an exam at the end of Y12 in a ‘new’ A level if they did

not want to continue it to the end of Y13.January parents’ evening will be very

important in helping to consider which subject this might apply to. (more than ½ way through their

courses)Mock exams at the end of Y12 could

indicate progress and predicted grades.

IMPACT ON STUDENTS

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Contact us if you have concernsHelp put aside 2 hours per night – they always

have something to do….Encourage meeting deadlines and independent

work; avoid plagiarism / cheating.Be aware of reports due / parents evening

COMMUNICATION

E-mail / Phone / Letter …..Y12 to scrawford@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk

E-Update - send an email to Rachel Mehtar

(rmehtar@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk) Parent Newsletters

Tutors / Subject TeachersParent Focus Group (11th November

7pm)

I would recommend parents attend the Parent Focus Group. It is an excellent opportunity to

discuss general concerns in an informal setting. Mrs White is always open to ideas and

suggestions, and over the past two years I have seen points raised by parents implemented

very quickly.The group also serves to comment on future plans for the sixth form, and it is good that

parents views are considered. As the parent of children who entered the school in year 12,

attending the group helped me get to know the school more quickly and realise how the sixth

form is managed and run.  

PARENT FOCUS GROUP

KEY DATESHalf term: 22nd October to 3rd November

Inset Day on 2nd NovemberTerm Starts on Tuesday 3rd November

Parent Focus Group: 11th November 2015Grade report: 8th December.

Term ends 16th December at 3pmSixth Form taster day for Y11: 17th

December 2015Parents’ Evening 14th January 2016

Any Questions?Please stay and join us for refreshments and to meet

tutors.

THANK YOU FOR COMING