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Managing your sixth form

Webinar (half termly) 11 March 2022 - 40 hours extra funding

40 additional hours for top band ESFA funding

UCAS Predicted Grade Guidance

Adapt this guidance to create your own centre-specific guidance for subject leaders to generate predicted grades

Letter explaining defunded BTECs 11 May 2022

Letter explaining defunded BTECs 11 May 2022

Defunded qualifications list published May 2022 - waves 1 & 2

Defunded from 1st August 2024

Time Line for T Level waves

Time Line for T Level waves

MODEL FOLDER AND REVISION CHECK

Revision and folder check sheet - generic so can be used by nearly any subject

Finding out what works - questionnaire

Finding out what works questionnaire

Year 13 Tutoring - ppt from Heads of Sixth Form Conference 21 June 2019

Year 13 Tutoring - ppt from Heads of Sixth Form Conference 21 June 2019

GDPR - consent form for results day photos

GDPR - consent form for results day photos - adapt this to get permission from students to use for promotion

Year 12 Contract - an example

Year 12 Contract - an example

Post 16 Learning conversation to help raise outcomes - teachers

Post 16 Learning conversation to help raise outcomes​​

Sixth Form Leaders: guide to being interviewed for the role

Sixth Form Leaders: guide to being interviewed for the role

The 16 to 19 tuition fund 2021 to 2022 form - example statement

Adaptable statement and guidance on using your A Level maths students to tutor GCSE retake students

HOW TO TALK ABOUT T LEVELS

A guide to introducing and sharing information about T Levels with your students, staff, parents and governor (by DfE)

What's the problem? Questionnaire for under-performing students to complete before they meet their tutor

What's the problem? pre-meeting questionnaire for under-performing students to complete before they meet with their tutor

Lesson expectations

List of possible lesson expectations for A-Level teachers

POSTER - DISPLAY BOARD - STUDY SKILLS

POSTER - DISPLAY BOARD - 'STUDY SKILLS'

Nudge Theory - for delegates

10 mins video explaining behavioural insights and how it can help your sixth form

Choosing a sixth form: why stay on? video

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

The benefits of extra-curricular opportunities - video

Video (4 mins max) Extra curricular activities - encouraging students to take up activities inside and outside the 6th form

Writing the UCAS Reference

18 Writing the UCAS Reference

Folder Check pro-forma

Skills Review to check a student's folder is well organised. Ready-made template to copy.

Conference 2020

Conference Schedule - Heads of Sixth Form Conference 27 November 2020

Conference Schedule - Heads of Sixth Form Conference 27 November 2020

Careers videos for tutorial time

Two 15 mins videos from City University

Using technology to offer effective feedback to students

Using technology to offer effective feedback to students

10 ways to work harder and smarter - Video CPD for delegates

15 mins video on grit, resilience, mindset and more

Nudge Theory - for delegates

10 mins video explaining behavioural insights and how it can help your sixth form

Effective PSHE at Post-16: five essential insights all tutors need to know

Effective PSHE at Post-16: five essential insights all tutors need to know: 20 mins CPD video

Self-discipline and how to keep on track - CPD for tutors

Self-discipline and how to keep on track - CPD for tutors

Resources to use with students - University of Winchester

Resources to use with students - University of Winchester

Grit video to use in tutorial time

Conference PPT 27 November

EXTRA MATERIAL - VIDEO - Recruitment and admissions: lessons learned under the pandemic

Kate Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, offers her advice in this video on marketing and recruitment and lessons learned under the pandemic which can help us now

Conference 26 November 2021

Heads of Sixth Form Conference Programme - Friday 26 November 2021

Conference Programme - Friday 26 November 2021

Delegate list - Autumn 2021 Conference

26 November 2021 delegate list in PDF format (as of 14:00 25.11.21)

What's new at UCAS 2022? Samantha Sykes. Powerpoint to accompany video

What's new at UCAS 2022? Powerpoint to accompany video

Cambridge Foundation Year - Davies. Powerpoint to accompany video

University of Cambridge new Foundation Year explained

Gilmartin - Post 16 Landscape - 26.11.21. Powerpoint to accompany video

Future landscape of post-16 provision presented at the conference

FOWLER - Unifrog - Reducing NEETs in your centre. Powerpoint to accompany video

SENIOR - catch up/tuition funding for post 16. Powerpoint to accompany video

How are centres using the funding? Presentation 26 11 21

GILMARTIN - T Levels. Powerpoint to accompany video

An overview about T Levels from ASCL post 16 specialist 26 11 21

APPLEBY - T Levels free support from the ETF. Powerpoint to accompany video

Find out what free support is available to centres - presentation 26 11 21

PATHWAY CTM - free online work experience and apprenticeships. Powerpoint to accompany video

Max Trapani, Outreach Manager, Pathway CTM presentation 26 11 26

Speakers for Schools - virtual work experience. Powerpoint to accompany video

Sarah Cleveley outlines a wealth of opportunities for virtual work experience

Hawkins - How to talk to your students about Foundation Years. Powerpoint to accompany video

Joy Hawkins, Admissions Director for Humanities Foundation Years, UEA

THURLOW - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Danielle Thurlow, Trust Director of Post 16 and Careers, presentation 26 11 21

SHARP - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Susan Sharp takes delegates through some helpful tips 26 11 21

COMPSTON - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Will Compston, Head of Sixth, takes delegates through his advice based on a recent inspection 26 11 21

COMPSTON - PSHE schedule overview

Will Compston, Head of Sixth, shares his PSHE plan for his sixth form

WILLIAMS - Ofsted notes 2021-22

Richard Williams, Head of Sixth, offers a more detailed outline of his inspection experience in PDF format

WILLIAMS - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Richard Williams, Head of Sixth, shares his advice from his recent inspection - presented on 26 11 21

CLEARY - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Dan Cleary, Head of Sixth, shares his advice from his recent inspection - presented on 26 11 21

JOHNSTON - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Kate Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, offers her advice on safeguarding and dealing with impact of Covid

ANSELL - T Levels - advice in setting them up in your centre

Emma Ansell shares her advice having been working on T levels for five years

ANSELL - T Levels - example booklet

Emma Ansell shares a resource for Health T level

OBADITCH - EPQ - support from AQA

Jennifer Obaditch, Curriculum Development, AQA shares her advice about how important EPQ can be to outcomes and progression as well as support AQA provide.

FOLLOWS - Employability Resources for delegates

Joe Follows, Director of Sixth Form, shares his resources that support his employability programme in his centre

FOLLOWS - employability programme for post 16 students

Joe Follows, Director of Sixth, shares his programme that he uses in his centre

UNIVERSITY GUYS - David Hawkins - overseas applications

An update and overview of issues relating to applying for universities overseas

Hawkins - The University Guys - USA applications

David Hawkins shares his advice about applying to universities in the USA

Understanding Perfectionism: CPD for Tutors

Stephen Thomas, NetSixthForm Resources Editor, has produced this CPD video for tutors

EXTRA MATERIAL - RADFORD - PSHE Crisis of Hope

PSHE specialist shares his presentation on crisis of hope post Covid

Grit video to use in tutorial time

EXTRA MATERIAL - VIDEO - Recruitment and admissions: lessons learned under the pandemic

Kate Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, offers her advice in this video on marketing and recruitment and lessons learned under the pandemic which can help us now

EXTRA MATERIAL - Video - Importance of sleep

19 mins video - CPD for tutors

CPD

Heads of Sixth Form Conference Programme - Friday 26 November 2021

Conference Programme - Friday 26 November 2021

Webinar (half termly) 11 March 2022 - 40 hours extra funding

40 additional hours for top band ESFA funding

3 JUDD Thinking out loud talk

Conference Powerpoint

Conference Summer 2021 - Video - Preparing for Ofsted: Post 16 Reviews - Susan Sharp

APPLEBY - T Levels free support from the ETF. Powerpoint to accompany video

Find out what free support is available to centres - presentation 26 11 21

PATHWAY CTM - free online work experience and apprenticeships. Powerpoint to accompany video

Max Trapani, Outreach Manager, Pathway CTM presentation 26 11 26

Understanding Perfectionism: CPD for Tutors

Stephen Thomas, NetSixthForm Resources Editor, has produced this CPD video for tutors

Speakers for Schools - virtual work experience. Powerpoint to accompany video

Sarah Cleveley outlines a wealth of opportunities for virtual work experience

Hawkins - How to talk to your students about Foundation Years. Powerpoint to accompany video

Joy Hawkins, Admissions Director for Humanities Foundation Years, UEA

UNIVERSITY GUYS - David Hawkins - overseas applications

An update and overview of issues relating to applying for universities overseas

THURLOW - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Danielle Thurlow, Trust Director of Post 16 and Careers, presentation 26 11 21

SHARP - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Susan Sharp takes delegates through some helpful tips 26 11 21

COMPSTON - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Will Compston, Head of Sixth, takes delegates through his advice based on a recent inspection 26 11 21

COMPSTON - PSHE schedule overview

Will Compston, Head of Sixth, shares his PSHE plan for his sixth form

CLEARY - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Dan Cleary, Head of Sixth, shares his advice from his recent inspection - presented on 26 11 21

WILLIAMS - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Richard Williams, Head of Sixth, shares his advice from his recent inspection - presented on 26 11 21

Hawkins - The University Guys - USA applications

David Hawkins shares his advice about applying to universities in the USA

WILLIAMS - Ofsted notes 2021-22

Richard Williams, Head of Sixth, offers a more detailed outline of his inspection experience in PDF format

JOHNSTON - Ofsted advice 2021-22

Kate Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, offers her advice on safeguarding and dealing with impact of Covid

ANSELL - T Levels - advice in setting them up in your centre

Emma Ansell shares her advice having been working on T levels for five years

ANSELL - T Levels - example booklet

Emma Ansell shares a resource for Health T level

OBADITCH - EPQ - support from AQA

Jennifer Obaditch, Curriculum Development, AQA shares her advice about how important EPQ can be to outcomes and progression as well as support AQA provide.

FOLLOWS - employability programme for post 16 students

Joe Follows, Director of Sixth, shares his programme that he uses in his centre

FOLLOWS - Employability Resources for delegates

Joe Follows, Director of Sixth Form, shares his resources that support his employability programme in his centre

EXTRA MATERIAL - RADFORD - PSHE Crisis of Hope

PSHE specialist shares his presentation on crisis of hope post Covid

Grit video to use in tutorial time

EXTRA MATERIAL - Video - Importance of sleep

19 mins video - CPD for tutors

10 ways to work harder and smarter - Video CPD for delegates

15 mins video on grit, resilience, mindset and more

Effective PSHE at Post-16: five essential insights all tutors need to know

Effective PSHE at Post-16: five essential insights all tutors need to know: 20 mins CPD video

Self-discipline and how to keep on track - CPD for tutors

Self-discipline and how to keep on track - CPD for tutors

Resources to use with students - University of Winchester

Resources to use with students - University of Winchester

Conference PPT 27 November

Writing the UCAS Reference

18 Writing the UCAS Reference

EXTRA MATERIAL - VIDEO - Recruitment and admissions: lessons learned under the pandemic

Kate Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, offers her advice in this video on marketing and recruitment and lessons learned under the pandemic which can help us now

Interview advice - Head of Sixth

Sixth Form Leaders: guide to being interviewed for the role

Sixth Form Leaders: guide to being interviewed for the role

Ofsted

Conference Summer 2021 - Video - Preparing for Ofsted: Post 16 Reviews - Susan Sharp

Parents: advice from students

Student recruitment

EXTRA MATERIAL - VIDEO - Recruitment and admissions: lessons learned under the pandemic

Kate Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, offers her advice in this video on marketing and recruitment and lessons learned under the pandemic which can help us now

Choosing A Levels: student voice video

Listen to students discussing advice about choosing their sixth form courses

Choosing a sixth form: why stay on? video

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

The benefits of extra-curricular opportunities - video

Video (4 mins max) Extra curricular activities - encouraging students to take up activities inside and outside the 6th form

Teaching and Learning

Post 16 Learning conversation to help raise outcomes - teachers

Post 16 Learning conversation to help raise outcomes​​

Using technology to offer effective feedback to students

Using technology to offer effective feedback to students

10 ways to work harder and smarter - Video CPD for delegates

15 mins video on grit, resilience, mindset and more

Lesson expectations

List of possible lesson expectations for A-Level teachers

T Levels

HOW TO TALK ABOUT T LEVELS

A guide to introducing and sharing information about T Levels with your students, staff, parents and governor (by DfE)

Letter explaining defunded BTECs 11 May 2022

Letter explaining defunded BTECs 11 May 2022

Defunded qualifications list published May 2022 - waves 1 & 2

Defunded from 1st August 2024

Time Line for T Level waves

Time Line for T Level waves

16-19 Tuition Fund

The 16 to 19 tuition fund 2021 to 2022 form - example statement

Adaptable statement and guidance on using your A Level maths students to tutor GCSE retake students

Webinars (half termly)

Webinar (half termly) 11 March 2022 - 40 hours extra funding

40 additional hours for top band ESFA funding

UCAS Process

UCAS Predicted Grade Guidance

Adapt this guidance to create your own centre-specific guidance for subject leaders to generate predicted grades

Scholarships - what are they and where to find them

Powerpoint on scholarships to use with sixth form students