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Welcome to King Edward’s

Welcome to King Edward’s. First, some introductions…. A new beginning. Greater autonomy More choices New friends New teachers Self organisation Self discipline Support from home and college. Our contract with you. To set high standards of education and behaviour

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Welcome to King Edward’s

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  1. Welcome to King Edward’s

  2. First, some introductions…

  3. A new beginning • Greater autonomy • More choices • New friends • New teachers • Self organisation • Self discipline • Support from home and college

  4. Our contract with you • To set high standards of education and behaviour • To take care of our students and treat them as individuals • To enable students to reach their full potential • To investigate all complaints or concerns • To tell you what’s going on!

  5. Our contract with you

  6. Our contract with you

  7. Students’ contract with us • Observe our standards • Behaviour • Respect others • Full and punctual attendance • Commitment to study • Participate in college life

  8. Helping others

  9. Helping others

  10. Getting involved

  11. Getting involved

  12. What do students themselves say about their experiences at King Ed’s?

  13. The rules • Mutual respect and common sense • Zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol • Zero tolerance of bullying • No smoking on campus • No “visitors” on campus • Full attendance

  14. Timetable (1) • 8.45am – 4.00pm (3.40pm Wed) • Flexible lunchtime • Common time for workshops and 1:1 support from staff

  15. Timetable (2) • Year 12: 4 subjects at AS level (some will do 3 subjects) • Year 13: 3 of the subjects plus General Studies • Summer exams only • Enrichment • Tutorial

  16. Financial support • 16-19 bursary scheme • Full bursary (£1200) for • Young people in care or care leavers • Young people in receipt of income support • Disabled students in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance • Discretionary bursary • Family income less than £21k per annum • Free meal for those entitled

  17. How is the college organised? • Governors • College Leadership Team • Faculties • Business and Social Science • Humanities • Literature, Languages and Creative Arts • Mathematics and Science

  18. Success through support (1) Who’s there to help? In faculties • Subject Teacher • Subject Leader • Personal Tutor • Lead Tutor • Head of Faculty

  19. Success through support (2) How will I know what’s going on? • Parent portal • Consultation evenings • Calendar • College website

  20. Success through support (3) Across the college • Learning support • Study skills • Careers/HE advice • Work/Schools Experience • Student Union • Counselling/other agencies

  21. Settling in • Practical issues • Travel and travel time • Clothes • Expectations • “What will it be like?” • Anxieties • “Will I cope?” • “I won’t know anyone!” • “Everyone’s better than me.”

  22. What will happen on Welcome to College day? • Welcomed at the gates • Student/staff helpers • Arrival by 9am in tutor base • Welcome by the Principal and other staff • Subject sessions • Advice and guidance re subject change • Meet new friends!

  23. What next? • Letter from College in August • GCSE results late August • Bring results slip on Enrolment Day Friday 30 August • Year 12 only in Wed 4 September • Year 12 later start 10 am Thursday 5 September

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