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Welcome to the Information Evening for parents of students who live further afield! June 24 th 2014

Welcome to the Information Evening for parents of students who live further afield! June 24 th 2014. Christine Sherwin Principal. Teaching and Learning. “Teaching , learning and assessment are good and improving” . Progression Careers advice.

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Welcome to the Information Evening for parents of students who live further afield! June 24 th 2014

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  1. Welcome to the Information Evening for parents of students who live further afield!June 24th2014 Christine Sherwin Principal

  2. Teaching and Learning “Teaching, learning and assessment are good and improving”

  3. ProgressionCareers advice “Both academic and pastoral staff support students particularly well, helping them to achieve and preparing them well for their lives beyond college”

  4. Looking to the future ‘After Long Road’ programme starts in Year 1 Careers events and advice UCAS application support including Oxbridge Visits to – and from - universities Preparation for University event

  5. Learning ConversationsProgress coaches “Both academic and pastoral staff support students particularly well, helping them to achieve and preparing them well for their lives beyond college”.

  6. Enjoyment “The vast majority of students enjoy their courses, achieve their qualifications and progress to their chosen destination at the end of their course.”

  7. Stand out from the crowd: The Long Road enrichment programme • Duke of Edinburgh • Sport • Performing Arts • Volunteering • Peer mentors • College ambassadors • Subject-specific activities • Academic electives – EPQ • Out-of-College activities • Student Community

  8. Active students The Sports Activation team will help you keep on top form while you study. Whether it’s hula-hooping, kick boxing, fitness suite, table tennis or futsal – there will be something for you!

  9. Trips and visits Over 90 subject-related trips a term Clockwise from top left: Business Diploma students at Barclay’s Bank, Physics students at Duxford, Drama students at One Man Two Guvnors and the ski trip to Pila in Italy

  10. “The respect and tolerance for others that permeates the college’s culture prepares students well for the outside world. When they leave the college nearly all students progress to further or higher education or employment. Despite increases in costs, the number of students going to university has been sustained, and the proportion going to the more prestigious universities has risen”. Alan Hinchliffe HMI

  11. Vice Principal Curriculum Mike Bryant

  12. What’s special about studying here? All courses help you achieve your best Help is available with your next steps Teachers are specialists Learning will be different to school All courses have workshop time Specialist course facilities Trips and activities – 90 a term! Make new friends and a fresh start – students from over 90 different schools study with us!

  13. What can I study at Long Road? A levels: Over 30 different subjects – and you can mix and match with Level 3 Diplomas Entry requirement – 7 GCSEs at Grade A*-C including Maths and English Some courses have higher entry requirements or require an audition If you don’t get the grades you need, there is a one-year Access to A level programme

  14. What can I study at Long Road? Level 3 Diplomas: Applied Science, Art & Design, Business, Engineering, Graphic Design, Health & Social Care, ICT, Media, Photography, Sport These may be equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 A levels Mix and match with A levels or other 60 credit courses Minimum entry requirement: 5 A*-C including English If you don’t get these grades, you can join a one-year Level 2 Diploma course

  15. Our Students’ achievements A level 2013: Pass rate: 96% A*-C: 66% Almost half of all A levels achieved 100% pass rate Level 3 Diplomas 2013: Pass rate: 98% Distinction: 34% Level 2 Diplomas 2014: Pass rate 95%, Distinction 41%

  16. Vice PrincipalStudent and College Services Heather Chambers

  17. Preparation for Study

  18. Arrangements for Open Morning 30th June Introduction to the college Peer Mentors Self-guided tours Visits to course teaching areas

  19. 100 peer mentors are trained each year to work with new students at the start of the year Peer mentors also support College events such as Open Evening and Taster Days Peer mentors

  20. GCSE resultsThursday 21st August

  21. Enrolment 28thor 29thAugust We want students to be enrolled on the right programme where they will achieve success.

  22. Induction Day 8th September for new students All students in college on 9th September

  23. Keeping in touch: Weekly newsletters Attendance emails Proportal Parents consultations Events regarding Higher Education

  24. Our students

  25. Any Questions?

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