Why have we changed the Tutor system this year? - Students with - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Why have we changed the Tutor system this year? - Students with similar interests can work together and share ideas and opportunities - 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: Students are only allowed to book driving lessons on Monday: Tutor time Wednesday and Friday Tuesday: Briefing lunchtimes, or in the afternoon if Wednesday: Electives they are free . 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.

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 15 th , 2019!

Any Questions?