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Video Tutorial Scheme

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Spring Term 1

Covers first half of the spring term. Provide one copy per student. SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Spring Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Spring term. Provide one copy per tutor group (not per student). SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

SIXTH FORM TUTORIAL SCHEME 2025-26 WORD VERSION

GETTING THE GRADES - Weekly tutorial guide featuring 80+ videos to teach the skills and mindset to be successful in the sixth form in calendar format

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 1

Workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Eleven A4 pages.

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Ten A4 pages.

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per tutor group as a record of the class discussion.

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per class.

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 1

Workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Ten A4 pages.

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half term. Provide one copy per student. Six A4 pages.

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per tutor group as a record of the class discussion.

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per class.

Leap from GCSE to Sixth Form 1: realising the challenges (5 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO with plenary slide - ask students to choose 2 pieces of advice to act on

Leap from GCSE to Sixth Form 2: understanding your subject (4 mins 30 sec)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO with two discussion activities featured in the video (middle and at the end)

Leap from Year 12 to Year 13 - video

Getting the Grades video - a great resource to show Year 13 when they return from their summer break.

Extracurricular 1: Seize and create opportunities

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEOS: students share the extracurricular opportunities they found and got involved in

Extracurricular 2: the benefits of extracurricular activities

Getting the Grades: Post-16 students discuss the benefits of their in-school and outside school extracurricular involvement

Making the best start in Year 12 - Video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): students share their tips on developing great study routines from the start of Year 12

Study Skills: Organisation of folders and notes video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Top performing A Level students focusing on being organised in the sixth form. Download daily to do list + organisation activity

Independent Learning: Doing more than just homework

GETTING THE GRADES video (5 mins 30 secs) Comes with a range of activity downloads including 'rate your own independent learning skills'

Motivation 1: The importance of a goal - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): play in Year 12 to focus students on research their post sixth form options to help motivate them to study

Motivation 2: Finding ways to keep going - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): great to show leading up to exams. Hear from students who found strategies to keep studying and revising.

Growth and Fixed Mindset 2: why does your mindset matter?

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): how can having a growth mindset help you throughout your sixth form journey? Students share their experiences

Growth and Fixed Mindset 3: Risk, Resilience and Feedback

GGetting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form: resilience and feedback are so important.

Importance of Year 12: a foundation for Year 13 (4 mins) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO outlining a host of reasons why it's important to work hard all throughout Year 12. Use plenary slides at the end for class discussion.

Importance of Year 12: Predicted grades (5 mins) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - importance of studying hard in Year 12 + mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Importance of Notes 1: in lessons

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): students share their advice about taking notes in lessons

IMPORTANCE OF NOTES 2: AFTER LESSONS VIDEO

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): note-taking - students share their advice about how they improved their notes to make them memorable cover the specification

IMPORTANCE OF NOTES 3 : REVISION-READY NOTES

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): how do students get their notes ready for revision?

Revision 1: recalling content - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students share advice on how they recalled content for exams. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Revision 2 - More Tips for Recalling Content

Sixth form students give their advice on how to recall content for exams

Revision 3: application and practice - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Advice about the importance of past paper questions, mark schemes and practise from Year 13 students. Mini-plenaries and activities.

Work Experience 1 - Finding Work Experience

A-Level students discuss how they sourced their own work experience and share tips for other students

Work Experience 2 - Being on Work Experience

Students talk about their experience on work experience and how to make the most out of it

Work Experience 3 - The Value of Work Experience

A-Level students share their experiences while on work experience and the key-takeaways from it

Study Periods 2: Working Effectively During Study Time (6 mins) Captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Students share their experiences of how to make the most of study periods - captioned and features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion

Looking ahead: making the most of sixth form video

Getting the Grades Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what sixth formers can do to prepare for university

Asking for help: teachers - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers

Asking for help: other students

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends

Feedback 2: Making the most of feedback (6 mins 43s) - video

Students the value of 'negative' feedback and it's importance in making progress

Visiting Universities 1: Visiting early and choosing where to go

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - emphasis on booking early and as many as you can, being organised, sharing lifts, what to do when you get there

Visiting Universities 2: Visiting Firm and Insurance Universities

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - although many studnets get their Firm choice, lots get insurance or clearing: so visiting insurance choices is important

Mental Health 2 - Reducing stress - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - students share their experience of being stressed and what they did to reduce it. Includes mini-plenaries and plenary activity within the video

Mental Health 3: Stress, Social Media and Exams

​​Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from sixth form students about managing phones and social media over the exam period to help reduce stress and distractions throughout revision & exam period.

Mental health: the importance of good sleep - video

Getting the Grades KS5 video (6 mins): Students discuss the importance of sleep and the impact of not having enough. Stages of sleep with REM and NREM explained. Discussion activities included in the middle and at the end.

Mental Health : feeling overwhelmed video

Video (6 mins) - successful students discuss feeling overwhelmed in Year 13 and how to cope

TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY VIDEO 1: SLEEP, DIET AND EXERCISE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from students about looking after yourself during your studies - sleep, diet and exercise

TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY VIDEO 2: TAKING BREAKS, PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - adviceabout looking after yourself during your studies - taking breaks, phones and social media

Turning it around in Year 13 video

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) to play in autumn term of year 13 to highlight the need for some to change their study habits

Mental Health: 'Failure' is normal

Getting the Grade video (6 mins): students share their challenging moments throughout sixth form where they felt they underperformed or 'failed'

Looking back: making the most out of sixth form - video

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what they realise they valued about sixth form - great to play to Year 13

Developing Understanding 1: Making the most of lessons (4 mins 22s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - mini-plenary points throughout and a discussion activity at the end

Next steps 2: Choosing and finding apprenticeships (6 mins)

Students share the various stages of applying for digital technology apprenticeships - features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Next steps 3: Applying for apprenticeships - video (7 mins)

Getting the Grades video: Students share their experiences of securing a top apprenticeship

Next Steps 4: Considering university (5 mins)

Students discuss their rationale for choosing the university route

Next Steps 5: Choosing the right university course (7 mins)

Students share their thoughts on how and why they chose their particular university course - featuring mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Procrastination: recognising and avoiding procrastination (Video 6 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - even top performing students procrastinate. In this video their share their experiences and strategies to avoid procrastinating.

Distractions: Phones and Social Media (5 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - advice about tackling social media and phones as a source of distraction. Comes with PPT activity.

Attending lessons: valuing every one (5 mins 21s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students explain why it's important to value lessons. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Employability 1 - Ellen's advice as a recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice: choosing a career and exploring podcasts

Employability 2 - Alex's advice as recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice for sixth formers: the value of experience and resilience

Employability 3 - Phil's advice as a recent graduate

Video 4 mins: Graduate advice about networking and making the most of what you've got

Employability 4 - Kate's advice as a recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice about balancing studies with finding a job

Perfectionism 2: Pursuing excellence not perfection

Getting the Grades video video (5 mins): using student experiences, the difference between aiming high but not for perfection is explored

Perfectionism 3: Solutions - is a growth mindset better?

Getting the Grades video video (4 mins 30 secs): students discuss the benefit of a growth mindset and how that provides a healthier approach to aiming high

Technology: making it useful for studying - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 26 secs) Lots of ideas to embrace technology for learning with discussion activities Making technology useful for studying

Putting in the hours (5 mins 40 sec) - VIDEO

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO Video - Students outline how many hours they study to be able to achieve top grades. Download 'design your study schedule' activity

Positive Friendships in the sixth form video

Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from sixth form students about choosing and maintaining supportive friendships to aid learning and emotional well-being

Sixth Form Community 2: A positive environment for everyone

Getting the grades video (6 mins) builds on Community 1 video by exploring tolerance in the sixth form community

SIXTH FORM COMMUNITY 3: MUTUAL RESPECT AND HAVING A VOICE

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - leads to a discussion about respecting each other and also reflecting on whether we also contribute to victimisation

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 1: BUILDING UP TO EXAMS

Getting the grades (6 mins) video - students share strategies and advice about coping with the build up to their exam period

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 2: EXAM DAYS

Getting the grades (5 mins) video -how to manage anxiety during the exam, especially if there are some very challenging questions: students share their advice

Personal Statement 1: The Process - video

Video (6 mins) - Students discuss how they approached writing the personal statement, how many drafts, don't waffle, use evidence in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 1 - MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - lots of advice from students about showing motivation for the course in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 2 - PREPAREDNESS FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - advice from students about using supercurricular experiences in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 3 - PREPARATION THROUGH OTHER EXPERIENCES VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - students share how they used extracurricular and work experiences to prepare for university to suit the new personal statement format

Oxbridge Interviews

15 Oxbridge Interviews

Results day 1: The day before - video

Students share their experience and advice about waiting for their A Level results

Results day 2: Grades and Places video

Results day 2: Grades and Places video

Results day 3: The Clearing Process - video

Students who experienced the clearing process share their advice

Starting university: Freshers' Week video

Starting university: Freshers' Week

Starting University: preparation and arrival

Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on how they prepared for university and pass on tips for your first day at university.

Starting university: Accommodation at university - Video

Video (6 mins) Undergraduates discuss university accommodation at the end of their first term at university​

Starting university: Budgeting at university - video

Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university pass on advice about managing money

Make the most of the summer - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs) Play to Year 12 towards the end of the summer term to help them spend some time over the holiday period preparing for Year 13

Workbooks

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 1

Workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Eleven A4 pages.

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Ten A4 pages.

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Spring Term 1

Covers first half of the spring term. THEME - STUDY SKILLS AND NEXT STEPS. Provide one copy per student. SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per tutor group as a record of the class discussion.

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per class.

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Spring Term 1

Covers first half of the spring term. THEME - STUDY SKILLS AND NEXT STEPS. Provide one copy per tutor group (not per student). SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 1

Workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Ten A4 pages.

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half term. Provide one copy per student. Six A4 pages.

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Spring Term 1

Covers first half of the spring term. Provide one copy per student. SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per tutor group as a record of the class discussion.

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per class.

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Spring Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Spring term. Provide one copy per tutor group (not per student). SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Yr 12 Autumn Term 1

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 1

Workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Eleven A4 pages.

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per tutor group as a record of the class discussion.

Leap from GCSE to Sixth Form 1: realising the challenges (5 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO with plenary slide - ask students to choose 2 pieces of advice to act on

Leap from GCSE to Sixth Form 2: understanding your subject (4 mins 30 sec)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO with two discussion activities featured in the video (middle and at the end)

Extracurricular 1: Seize and create opportunities

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEOS: students share the extracurricular opportunities they found and got involved in

Extracurricular 2: the benefits of extracurricular activities

Getting the Grades: Post-16 students discuss the benefits of their in-school and outside school extracurricular involvement

Study Skills: Organisation of folders and notes video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Top performing A Level students focusing on being organised in the sixth form. Download daily to do list + organisation activity

Making the best start in Year 12 - Video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): students share their tips on developing great study routines from the start of Year 12

Independent Learning: Doing more than just homework

GETTING THE GRADES video (5 mins 30 secs) Comes with a range of activity downloads including 'rate your own independent learning skills'

Motivation 1: The importance of a goal - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): play in Year 12 to focus students on research their post sixth form options to help motivate them to study

Growth and Fixed Mindset 2: why does your mindset matter?

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): how can having a growth mindset help you throughout your sixth form journey? Students share their experiences

Importance of Year 12: a foundation for Year 13 (4 mins) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO outlining a host of reasons why it's important to work hard all throughout Year 12. Use plenary slides at the end for class discussion.

Yr 12 Autumn Term 2

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Ten A4 pages.

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per class.

Importance of Notes 1: in lessons

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): students share their advice about taking notes in lessons

IMPORTANCE OF NOTES 2: AFTER LESSONS VIDEO

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): note-taking - students share their advice about how they improved their notes to make them memorable cover the specification

Revision 1: recalling content - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students share advice on how they recalled content for exams. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Revision 2 - More Tips for Recalling Content

Sixth form students give their advice on how to recall content for exams

Revision 3: application and practice - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Advice about the importance of past paper questions, mark schemes and practise from Year 13 students. Mini-plenaries and activities.

IMPORTANCE OF NOTES 3 : REVISION-READY NOTES

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): how do students get their notes ready for revision?

Importance of Year 12: Predicted grades (5 mins) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - importance of studying hard in Year 12 + mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Study Periods 2: Working Effectively During Study Time (6 mins) Captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Students share their experiences of how to make the most of study periods - captioned and features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion

Asking for help: teachers - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers

Asking for help: other students

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends

Looking back: making the most out of sixth form - video

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what they realise they valued about sixth form - great to play to Year 13

Yr 12 Spring Term 1

Year 12 Workbook - Individual - Spring Term 1

Covers first half of the spring term. THEME - STUDY SKILLS AND NEXT STEPS. Provide one copy per student. SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Year 12 Workbook - Class version - Spring Term 1

Covers first half of the spring term. THEME - STUDY SKILLS AND NEXT STEPS. Provide one copy per tutor group (not per student). SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Feedback 2: Making the most of feedback (6 mins 43s) - video

Students the value of 'negative' feedback and it's importance in making progress

Attending lessons: valuing every one (5 mins 21s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students explain why it's important to value lessons. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Visiting Universities 1: Visiting early and choosing where to go

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - emphasis on booking early and as many as you can, being organised, sharing lifts, what to do when you get there

Developing Understanding 1: Making the most of lessons (4 mins 22s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - mini-plenary points throughout and a discussion activity at the end

Mental Health: 'Failure' is normal

Getting the Grade video (6 mins): students share their challenging moments throughout sixth form where they felt they underperformed or 'failed'

Procrastination: recognising and avoiding procrastination (Video 6 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - even top performing students procrastinate. In this video their share their experiences and strategies to avoid procrastinating.

Next steps 2: Choosing and finding apprenticeships (6 mins)

Students share the various stages of applying for digital technology apprenticeships - features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Next steps 3: Applying for apprenticeships - video (7 mins)

Getting the Grades video: Students share their experiences of securing a top apprenticeship

Yr 12 Spring Term 2

Distractions: Phones and Social Media (5 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - advice about tackling social media and phones as a source of distraction. Comes with PPT activity.

Employability 2 - Alex's advice as recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice for sixth formers: the value of experience and resilience

Perfectionism 2: Pursuing excellence not perfection

Getting the Grades video video (5 mins): using student experiences, the difference between aiming high but not for perfection is explored

Perfectionism 3: Solutions - is a growth mindset better?

Getting the Grades video video (4 mins 30 secs): students discuss the benefit of a growth mindset and how that provides a healthier approach to aiming high

Yr 12 Summer Term

Mental Health 2 - Reducing stress - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - students share their experience of being stressed and what they did to reduce it. Includes mini-plenaries and plenary activity within the video

Next Steps 4: Considering university (5 mins)

Students discuss their rationale for choosing the university route

Next Steps 5: Choosing the right university course (7 mins)

Students share their thoughts on how and why they chose their particular university course - featuring mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Visiting Universities 2: Visiting Firm and Insurance Universities

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - although many studnets get their Firm choice, lots get insurance or clearing: so visiting insurance choices is important

Applying to Oxford and Cambridge video

Getting the grades video 6 mins featuring advice and experiences from applicants who received an Oxbridge offer

Technology: making it useful for studying - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 26 secs) Lots of ideas to embrace technology for learning with discussion activities Making technology useful for studying

Work Experience 2 - Being on Work Experience

Students talk about their experience on work experience and how to make the most out of it

Work Experience 3 - The Value of Work Experience

A-Level students share their experiences while on work experience and the key-takeaways from it

Personal Statement 1: The Process - video

Video (6 mins) - Students discuss how they approached writing the personal statement, how many drafts, don't waffle, use evidence in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 1 - MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - lots of advice from students about showing motivation for the course in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 2 - PREPAREDNESS FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - advice from students about using supercurricular experiences in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 3 - PREPARATION THROUGH OTHER EXPERIENCES VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - students share how they used extracurricular and work experiences to prepare for university to suit the new personal statement format

Employability 1 - Ellen's advice as a recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice: choosing a career and exploring podcasts

Employability 2 - Alex's advice as recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice for sixth formers: the value of experience and resilience

Employability 3 - Phil's advice as a recent graduate

Video 4 mins: Graduate advice about networking and making the most of what you've got

Employability 4 - Kate's advice as a recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice about balancing studies with finding a job

Make the most of the summer - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs) Play to Year 12 towards the end of the summer term to help them spend some time over the holiday period preparing for Year 13

Yr 13 Autumn Term 1

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 1

Workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per student. Ten A4 pages.

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per tutor group as a record of the class discussion.

Leap from Year 12 to Year 13 - video

Getting the Grades video - a great resource to show Year 13 when they return from their summer break.

Personal Statement 1: The Process - video

Video (6 mins) - Students discuss how they approached writing the personal statement, how many drafts, don't waffle, use evidence in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 1 - MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - lots of advice from students about showing motivation for the course in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 2 - PREPAREDNESS FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - advice from students about using supercurricular experiences in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 3 - PREPARATION THROUGH OTHER EXPERIENCES VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - students share how they used extracurricular and work experiences to prepare for university to suit the new personal statement format

Changing Habits: cues, routines, rewards - video

Video (4 mins 39s) Habit Changing strategies based on the research outlined in 'The Power of Habit' by Charles Duhigg

Looking back: making the most out of sixth form - video

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what they realise they valued about sixth form - great to play to Year 13

Motivation 2: Finding ways to keep going - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): great to show leading up to exams. Hear from students who found strategies to keep studying and revising.

Growth and Fixed Mindset 3: Risk, Resilience and Feedback

GGetting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form: resilience and feedback are so important.

Putting in the hours (5 mins 40 sec) - VIDEO

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO Video - Students outline how many hours they study to be able to achieve top grades. Download 'design your study schedule' activity

Yr 13 Autumn Term 2

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half term. Provide one copy per student. Six A4 pages.

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Autumn Term 2

Workbook covers second half of the Autumn term. Provide one copy per class.

Turning it around in Year 13 video

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) to play in autumn term of year 13 to highlight the need for some to change their study habits

Sixth Form Community 2: A positive environment for everyone

Getting the grades video (6 mins) builds on Community 1 video by exploring tolerance in the sixth form community

Mental Health : feeling overwhelmed video

Video (6 mins) - successful students discuss feeling overwhelmed in Year 13 and how to cope

Mental health: the importance of good sleep - video

Getting the Grades KS5 video (6 mins): Students discuss the importance of sleep and the impact of not having enough. Stages of sleep with REM and NREM explained. Discussion activities included in the middle and at the end.

SIXTH FORM COMMUNITY 3: MUTUAL RESPECT AND HAVING A VOICE

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - leads to a discussion about respecting each other and also reflecting on whether we also contribute to victimisation

Asking for help: teachers - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers

Asking for help: other students

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends

TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY VIDEO 1: SLEEP, DIET AND EXERCISE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from students about looking after yourself during your studies - sleep, diet and exercise

TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY VIDEO 2: TAKING BREAKS, PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - adviceabout looking after yourself during your studies - taking breaks, phones and social media

Yr 13 Spring Term 1

Year 13 Workbook - Individual - Spring Term 1

Covers first half of the spring term. Provide one copy per student. SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Year 13 Workbook - Class version - Spring Term 1

Class workbook covers first half of the Spring term. Provide one copy per tutor group (not per student). SPRING TERM - FIRST HALF: JANUARY-FEBRUARY

Positive Friendships in the sixth form video

Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from sixth form students about choosing and maintaining supportive friendships to aid learning and emotional well-being

Attending lessons: valuing every one (5 mins 21s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students explain why it's important to value lessons. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Starting university: First term challenges at university - video

University preparation: first term challenges VIDEO (5 mins)

Mental Health: 'Failure' is normal

Getting the Grade video (6 mins): students share their challenging moments throughout sixth form where they felt they underperformed or 'failed'

Looking back: making the most out of sixth form - video

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what they realise they valued about sixth form - great to play to Year 13

Employability 1 - Ellen's advice as a recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice: choosing a career and exploring podcasts

Visiting Universities 2: Visiting Firm and Insurance Universities

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - although many studnets get their Firm choice, lots get insurance or clearing: so visiting insurance choices is important

Yr 13 Spring 2 Term

Distractions: Phones and Social Media (5 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - advice about tackling social media and phones as a source of distraction. Comes with PPT activity.

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 1: BUILDING UP TO EXAMS

Getting the grades (6 mins) video - students share strategies and advice about coping with the build up to their exam period

Starting university: Accommodation at university - Video

Video (6 mins) Undergraduates discuss university accommodation at the end of their first term at university​

Mental Health 2 - Reducing stress - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - students share their experience of being stressed and what they did to reduce it. Includes mini-plenaries and plenary activity within the video

Mental Health 3: Stress, Social Media and Exams

​​Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from sixth form students about managing phones and social media over the exam period to help reduce stress and distractions throughout revision & exam period.

Starting university: Budgeting at university - video

Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university pass on advice about managing money

Yr 13 Summer Term

Starting University: preparation and arrival

Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on how they prepared for university and pass on tips for your first day at university.

Starting university: Freshers' Week video

Starting university: Freshers' Week

Results day 1: The day before - video

Students share their experience and advice about waiting for their A Level results

Results day 2: Grades and Places video

Results day 2: Grades and Places video

Results day 3: The Clearing Process - video

Students who experienced the clearing process share their advice

Putting in the hours (5 mins 40 sec) - VIDEO

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO Video - Students outline how many hours they study to be able to achieve top grades. Download 'design your study schedule' activity

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 2: EXAM DAYS

Getting the grades (5 mins) video -how to manage anxiety during the exam, especially if there are some very challenging questions: students share their advice

Emotions & learning videos

Mental Health: 'Failure' is normal

Getting the Grade video (6 mins): students share their challenging moments throughout sixth form where they felt they underperformed or 'failed'

Mental Health : feeling overwhelmed video

Video (6 mins) - successful students discuss feeling overwhelmed in Year 13 and how to cope

Looking back: making the most out of sixth form - video

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what they realise they valued about sixth form - great to play to Year 13

Asking for help: teachers - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers

Asking for help: other students

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends

Mental Health 2 - Reducing stress - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - students share their experience of being stressed and what they did to reduce it. Includes mini-plenaries and plenary activity within the video

Growth and Fixed Mindset 2: why does your mindset matter?

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): how can having a growth mindset help you throughout your sixth form journey? Students share their experiences

Growth and Fixed Mindset 3: Risk, Resilience and Feedback

GGetting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form: resilience and feedback are so important.

Perfectionism 2: Pursuing excellence not perfection

Getting the Grades video video (5 mins): using student experiences, the difference between aiming high but not for perfection is explored

Perfectionism 3: Solutions - is a growth mindset better?

Getting the Grades video video (4 mins 30 secs): students discuss the benefit of a growth mindset and how that provides a healthier approach to aiming high

Positive Friendships in the sixth form video

Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from sixth form students about choosing and maintaining supportive friendships to aid learning and emotional well-being

Feedback 2: Making the most of feedback (6 mins 43s) - video

Students the value of 'negative' feedback and it's importance in making progress

Motivation 2: Finding ways to keep going - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): great to show leading up to exams. Hear from students who found strategies to keep studying and revising.

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 1: BUILDING UP TO EXAMS

Getting the grades (6 mins) video - students share strategies and advice about coping with the build up to their exam period

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 2: EXAM DAYS

Getting the grades (5 mins) video -how to manage anxiety during the exam, especially if there are some very challenging questions: students share their advice

Exam preparation

Distractions: Phones and Social Media (5 mins)

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - advice about tackling social media and phones as a source of distraction. Comes with PPT activity.

Positive Friendships in the sixth form video

Getting the grades (5 mins) video featuring advice from sixth form students about choosing and maintaining supportive friendships to aid learning and emotional well-being

Putting in the hours (5 mins 40 sec) - VIDEO

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO Video - Students outline how many hours they study to be able to achieve top grades. Download 'design your study schedule' activity

Revision 1: recalling content - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students share advice on how they recalled content for exams. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Revision 2 - More Tips for Recalling Content

Sixth form students give their advice on how to recall content for exams

Revision 3: application and practice - video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Advice about the importance of past paper questions, mark schemes and practise from Year 13 students. Mini-plenaries and activities.

Mental Health: 'Failure' is normal

Getting the Grade video (6 mins): students share their challenging moments throughout sixth form where they felt they underperformed or 'failed'

Growth and Fixed Mindset 2: why does your mindset matter?

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): how can having a growth mindset help you throughout your sixth form journey? Students share their experiences

Growth and Fixed Mindset 3: Risk, Resilience and Feedback

GGetting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form: resilience and feedback are so important.

Attending lessons: valuing every one (5 mins 21s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students explain why it's important to value lessons. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Developing Understanding 1: Making the most of lessons (4 mins 22s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - mini-plenary points throughout and a discussion activity at the end

Feedback 2: Making the most of feedback (6 mins 43s) - video

Students the value of 'negative' feedback and it's importance in making progress

Asking for help: teachers - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers

Asking for help: other students

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends

Study Periods 2: Working Effectively During Study Time (6 mins) Captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Students share their experiences of how to make the most of study periods - captioned and features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion

Perfectionism 2: Pursuing excellence not perfection

Getting the Grades video video (5 mins): using student experiences, the difference between aiming high but not for perfection is explored

Perfectionism 3: Solutions - is a growth mindset better?

Getting the Grades video video (4 mins 30 secs): students discuss the benefit of a growth mindset and how that provides a healthier approach to aiming high

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 1: BUILDING UP TO EXAMS

Getting the grades (6 mins) video - students share strategies and advice about coping with the build up to their exam period

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 2: EXAM DAYS

Getting the grades (5 mins) video -how to manage anxiety during the exam, especially if there are some very challenging questions: students share their advice

Year 13 videos

Turning it around in Year 13 video

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) to play in autumn term of year 13 to highlight the need for some to change their study habits

Leap from Year 12 to Year 13 - video

Getting the Grades video - a great resource to show Year 13 when they return from their summer break.

Looking back: making the most out of sixth form - video

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what they realise they valued about sixth form - great to play to Year 13

Personal Statement 1: The Process - video

Video (6 mins) - Students discuss how they approached writing the personal statement, how many drafts, don't waffle, use evidence in the new personal statement format

Mental Health : feeling overwhelmed video

Video (6 mins) - successful students discuss feeling overwhelmed in Year 13 and how to cope

Mental Health: 'Failure' is normal

Getting the Grade video (6 mins): students share their challenging moments throughout sixth form where they felt they underperformed or 'failed'

Attending lessons: valuing every one (5 mins 21s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students explain why it's important to value lessons. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end.

Growth and Fixed Mindset 3: Risk, Resilience and Feedback

GGetting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form: resilience and feedback are so important.

Asking for help: teachers - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers

Asking for help: other students

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends

Motivation 2: Finding ways to keep going - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): great to show leading up to exams. Hear from students who found strategies to keep studying and revising.

Developing Understanding 1: Making the most of lessons (4 mins 22s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - mini-plenary points throughout and a discussion activity at the end

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 1: BUILDING UP TO EXAMS

Getting the grades (6 mins) video - students share strategies and advice about coping with the build up to their exam period

REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 2: EXAM DAYS

Getting the grades (5 mins) video -how to manage anxiety during the exam, especially if there are some very challenging questions: students share their advice

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 1 - MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - lots of advice from students about showing motivation for the course in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 2 - PREPAREDNESS FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - advice from students about using supercurricular experiences in the new personal statement format

Looking ahead: making the most of sixth form video

Getting the Grades Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what sixth formers can do to prepare for university

Sixth Form Community 2: A positive environment for everyone

Getting the grades video (6 mins) builds on Community 1 video by exploring tolerance in the sixth form community

SIXTH FORM COMMUNITY 3: MUTUAL RESPECT AND HAVING A VOICE

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - leads to a discussion about respecting each other and also reflecting on whether we also contribute to victimisation

Visiting Universities 1: Visiting early and choosing where to go

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - emphasis on booking early and as many as you can, being organised, sharing lifts, what to do when you get there

Visiting Universities 2: Visiting Firm and Insurance Universities

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - although many studnets get their Firm choice, lots get insurance or clearing: so visiting insurance choices is important

EPQ - Benefits and challenges - video

Getting the Grades video (7 mins). Students who've been through EPQ and gained A*/A impart advice and share the challenges.

Learning more effectively

Making the best start in Year 12 - Video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): students share their tips on developing great study routines from the start of Year 12

Growth and Fixed Mindset 2: why does your mindset matter?

Getting the Grades video (5 mins): how can having a growth mindset help you throughout your sixth form journey? Students share their experiences

Growth and Fixed Mindset 3: Risk, Resilience and Feedback

GGetting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form: resilience and feedback are so important.

Sixth Form Community 2: A positive environment for everyone

Getting the grades video (6 mins) builds on Community 1 video by exploring tolerance in the sixth form community

SIXTH FORM COMMUNITY 3: MUTUAL RESPECT AND HAVING A VOICE

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - leads to a discussion about respecting each other and also reflecting on whether we also contribute to victimisation

Importance of Notes 1: in lessons

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): students share their advice about taking notes in lessons

IMPORTANCE OF NOTES 2: AFTER LESSONS VIDEO

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): note-taking - students share their advice about how they improved their notes to make them memorable cover the specification

IMPORTANCE OF NOTES 3 : REVISION-READY NOTES

Getting the Grades Video (6 mins): how do students get their notes ready for revision?

Developing Understanding 1: Making the most of lessons (4 mins 22s) captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - mini-plenary points throughout and a discussion activity at the end

Asking for help: other students

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends

Asking for help: teachers - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers

Study Periods 2: Working Effectively During Study Time (6 mins) Captioned video

GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - Students share their experiences of how to make the most of study periods - captioned and features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion

Feedback 2: Making the most of feedback (6 mins 43s) - video

Students the value of 'negative' feedback and it's importance in making progress

Motivation 2: Finding ways to keep going - video

Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): great to show leading up to exams. Hear from students who found strategies to keep studying and revising.

Uni, apprenticeships & grad jobs videos

Starting university: Accommodation at university - Video

Video (6 mins) Undergraduates discuss university accommodation at the end of their first term at university​

Starting University: preparation and arrival

Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on how they prepared for university and pass on tips for your first day at university.

Starting university: Freshers' Week video

Starting university: Freshers' Week

Starting university: Budgeting at university - video

Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university pass on advice about managing money

Starting university: First term challenges at university - video

University preparation: first term challenges VIDEO (5 mins)

Visiting Universities 1: Visiting early and choosing where to go

Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - emphasis on booking early and as many as you can, being organised, sharing lifts, what to do when you get there

Visiting Universities 2: Visiting Firm and Insurance Universities

Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - although many studnets get their Firm choice, lots get insurance or clearing: so visiting insurance choices is important

Personal Statement 1: The Process - video

Video (6 mins) - Students discuss how they approached writing the personal statement, how many drafts, don't waffle, use evidence in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 1 - MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - lots of advice from students about showing motivation for the course in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 2 - PREPAREDNESS FOR THE COURSE VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - advice from students about using supercurricular experiences in the new personal statement format

PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 3 - PREPARATION THROUGH OTHER EXPERIENCES VIDEO

Getting the grades (5 mins) video - students share how they used extracurricular and work experiences to prepare for university to suit the new personal statement format

Results day 1: The day before - video

Students share their experience and advice about waiting for their A Level results

Results day 2: Grades and Places video

Results day 2: Grades and Places video

Results day 3: The Clearing Process - video

Students who experienced the clearing process share their advice

Next steps 2: Choosing and finding apprenticeships (6 mins)

Students share the various stages of applying for digital technology apprenticeships - features mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Next steps 3: Applying for apprenticeships - video (7 mins)

Getting the Grades video: Students share their experiences of securing a top apprenticeship

Next Steps 4: Considering university (5 mins)

Students discuss their rationale for choosing the university route

Next Steps 5: Choosing the right university course (7 mins)

Students share their thoughts on how and why they chose their particular university course - featuring mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end

Work Experience 1 - Finding Work Experience

A-Level students discuss how they sourced their own work experience and share tips for other students

Work Experience 2 - Being on Work Experience

Students talk about their experience on work experience and how to make the most out of it

Work Experience 3 - The Value of Work Experience

A-Level students share their experiences while on work experience and the key-takeaways from it

Employability 1 - Ellen's advice as a recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice: choosing a career and exploring podcasts

Employability 2 - Alex's advice as recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice for sixth formers: the value of experience and resilience

Employability 3 - Phil's advice as a recent graduate

Video 4 mins: Graduate advice about networking and making the most of what you've got

Employability 4 - Kate's advice as a recent graduate

Video (4 mins) Graduate advice about balancing studies with finding a job

Applying to Oxford and Cambridge video

Getting the grades video 6 mins featuring advice and experiences from applicants who received an Oxbridge offer

Year 11 support videos

GCSE - Choosing sixth form courses: advice from students

Choose what you enjoy, what you are good at, your passion, uni entry requirements, career options, new subject

Choosing a sixth form: why stay on? video

Video (max 4 mins) in which students explain why they chose their school sixth form

Parent videos