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 of your educational journey
What type of college is Petroc?
What do OFSTED say about 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’ ‘support for students is outstanding’
What can Petroc offer?
The Factory Fantastic operated by professional Fully equipped 850 capacity biggest in the industry Petroc students The Goodwin purpose built fully rigged large open plan recording dark room fully equipped modern science music venue South West Media lab standard 3-D workshop for visting art gallery dance studio theatre art barns studios music labs labs facilities artists
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 Add up the total score score … and divide by the number of GCSEs A* = 8 A = 7 This gives their GCSE B = 6 points score on entry… C = 5 D = 4 E = 3 F = 2 G = 1 U = 0
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
How do students achieve their MTG or better? They attend all lessons - attendance • of 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
What type of 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 opportunity 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 1 st 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 2 nd 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 on BTEC courses To progress to year 2 students need: to pass all 1 st year units and achieve at least a merit a minimum of 90% attendance Special consideration will be given for students with extenuating circumstances
Supporting our 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
Tutorial No daily registration sessions Timetabled to meet their personal tutor once per week PLUS minimum of 5 one-to-ones a year
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 EMPLOYMENT MY CAREER
Forward Thinking Week: • Motivational guest speakers • Fair with over 30 Universities/Gap year Companies/ Volunteering organisations 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 one to one with each subject teacher followed by one 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
Student support 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
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 our 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
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