Transcript Welcome to King Edwards

Welcome to King Edward’s
Y E A R 1 2 PA R E N T S O F N E W
STUDENTS EVENING
P E R S O N A L T U TO R :
The aim of the evening is:
 To introduce myself as your son /daughter’s
Personal Tutor.
 To give you an overview of the pastoral system at
the college.
 To give you an outline of college policies which may
affect your son/daughter.
 To give you an opportunity to ask questions, meet
Lead Tutors and members of staff involved in
Learning Support .
PASTORAL STRUCTURE
 The first point of contact for your son/daughter is myself,
the Personal Tutor. I work closely with one of the four Lead
Tutors and Head of Faculty who offer additional assistance
and support to help ensure that your son/daughter is
happy, healthy and fulfils his/her potential. Your
son/daughter’s Lead Tutor is
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Head of Faculty is
 We can put in place a variety of measures to further
support your son/daughter, if need be.
 The ethos of the college is to provide a warm, caring and
nurturing environment in which all students can grow.
TUTORIAL PROGRAMME
 Students will have three timetabled sessions with their PT
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every week- these are important communication points
The main session on a Wednesday morning will last 45
minutes. During this time students will engage in a planned
programme of activities
All Year 12 students, assisted by their PT, will also use this
time to complete a Level 3 Key Skill (IOLP).
Improving Own Learning and Performance enables
students to reflect , record and improve on their academic
performance
All of the above will be accessible via the College student
Moodle site.
There will be two additional important communication
sessions on a Tuesday and Friday for 10 minutes each in
which students and PTs can touch base.
REPORTING & PROFILING
 Student progress is monitored in a number of
different ways. There are three formal
assessments (for effort and achievement) given by
subject teachers each year.
 This data can be obtained by parents by logging
onto the college system.
 If you register your email parents can also obtain a
copy of the regular KEEN bulletin on line which
highlights important events and provides general
college news.
 If you wish to receive a copy of this, please ensure
that you fill in the e-mail list circulated by your
son/daughter’s PT
REPORTING & PROFILING (cont’d)
 Year 12 subject profiling Thursday 20 October and
Friday 21 October 2010.
 PT profiling process take place first half of the
Spring Term
 Year 12 Consultation Evenings (+Year 13 invitees)
- Surnames A-J Thursday 2nd February 2012,
Surnames K-Z Tuesday 7th February 2012
 Additional parental meetings may be held (by
invitation/request of Personal Tutor,Lead Tutor or
Head of Faculty ) at other times during the year .
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES & GENERAL STUDIES
 The college provides a wide range of Enrichment Activities lead
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by both teaching staff, and students (1 hour per week minimum
for all year 12 unless exempted because of exceptional
involvement outside college) including HE+ and KE+ extension
work:
Whole year choice of Enrichment options or two half-year
options such as
 Sport, drama, music, outdoor activities eg D of E Gold
 Work placements at home and abroad
All students will take GCSE General Studies at end of year 12
and then will do AS and A2 General studies in Year 13.
The course is an e-learning programme supplemented with
lectures and it is compulsory.
In Year 13 students also have the opportunity to do AS Critical
Thinking and AQA Bacc Extended Project work
ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
 Attendance guidelines are made available to all students.
 Students are required to attend all sessions punctually.
 A student with a genuine, unplanned absence should phone in/email to
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the absence line before 10.00 am and subsequently provide a note
from a doctor or a parent/guardian to Yvonne Callaghan in Registry
immediately on their return and inform their Personal Tutor.
Any change in contact details should also be forwarded to Yvonne.
For pre-planned absence, a student is required to visit Registry, well in
advance who will advise what steps to take.
Students are strongly advised not to take holidays during term time. In
exceptional circumstances, a letter to the Principal requesting this
should be made; details can be obtained from the Registry.
Attendance monitoring is a major priority at the college as there is a
direct correlation between achievement and attendance rates.
OTHER MATTERS
The LIBRARY provides a wide range of services and resources with which students are
familiar from Library Induction courses. Library staff are always available and willing to
assist students with enquiries. The Library has a silent study area, computers and a
comprehensive careers and Higher Education library.
 EMPLOYMENT: Research suggests that excessive part-time employment has an
adverse effect on students’ progress and their studies, and ultimately on their final
examination results. It is advisable that not more than 10 hours part-time work should be
undertaken per week; watch for Christmas demands since some exams occur in January.
 The STUDENT UNION is an elected body of student representatives from all tutor
groups. It represents the students’ interest in college affairs, organises social functions
and undertakes fundraising activities for charity. Our PT group representatives are
appointed in September..
 TIME MANAGEMENT: The demands of the course are great; out of college commitments
need monitoring to ensure a balance is maintained at this level. So, Time management–
juggling 4 subjects and the jump to independent learning and study skills are needed.
Also the need to meet deadlines and avoid last-minute panic particularly planning for
project submissions.
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AND FINALLY...
 If, at any point over the next two years you have any
concerns, I am available to be contacted
via phone: 01384 398100 ext
or via e-mail:
 Thank you for coming to our Parents/Carers of new
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students Evening!
Any questions?
Refreshments will be served in the Dining Hall
Please join us.
Short presentations by the Learner Support team
(Lecture Theatre) are at 7pm and 8pm
Lead Tutors, Learning Support, Careers staff and
senior members of staff are available in the Dining
Hall.
All information discussed tonight is available via the
college web .