Welcome to Introduction Evening

2020

Why Esher?

• Lots of strengths to consider – see our website• Specialists in developing 16-18 year olds• Outstanding student progress – Alps Certificate of Outstanding Progress• At 16 you have a choice – let’s make sure it’s an informed choice• Take a look at our new FAQs

Study Programmes

• Individually tailored study programmes for students.

• There is an opportunity to mix A levels and BTEC courses.

• 3 core courses for both years (in most cases).

• Broad range of extension courses.

Extension studies programme6:1 Complementary Studies

Book Club Environmental Chemistry Introduction to Film Journalism Saving the Planet with Science

Choir Esher College Africa Trust Introduction to Forensic & Criminal Psychology

School Mentoring

Circuit Training Exploring Drawing Investigation in to Youth Culture & Crime

Scuba Diving

College Band Fashion- T-shirt design Jazz Band Spanish for Backpackers

College Magazine Film, Politics & Human Rights Music Theory Team Sport

College Production FUNdamental maths Newspeaks Theatre Workshop

Community Volunteers Geography in the News Peer Mentoring Touch Typing

Creative Writing Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Photography Volunteering Abroad

CrossFit Humanity: A Journey of Discovery Pilates & Yoga Workout

Debating Society Introduction to Advertising Racket Sports Club Young Enterprise

Expectations of a new approach to study

• Supporting transition to learning between school and sixth form college.

• Developing greater independence to study.

• Learning to learn both inside and outside of the classroom.

• 10 hours of learning per subject.

• Subject Study Guides are a good starting point.

• High Achievers Programme.

Induction

• Induction assignments in each subject.

• Introduction to skills required for successful learning at L3 in the Personal Development Programme (PDP) and followed up in individual subject lessons.

Successful Transition

Enrolment•Individual

Interview•Subject

Advice •Support

Services•IT induction

Curriculum Support

•Initial Assignment

•College Portal

•Workshops •Tutorials

Your StartAt Esher

•Meet the tutor

•Expectations•Wide range

of activities•Parent/Tutor

Evening

Personal Development – PDP

• PDP• Personal Tutor• Individual Support• Liaison with Parents

•Unifrog & Careers • Destinations Platform• For Student & Parent• Career appointments

Personal Development - Study

• Learning Resource Centres•Quiet & Social zones•Online resources• Expert staff• Learner Improvement

Plan

Personal Development - Study

• Study Centre•Online screening • Bookable

appointments• In-class, one-to-one,

and groups• Bespoke support

programmes

Personal Development - Activities

• Higher Education Events• Employment Evening• After Esher Day• Careers Lunches•Work Experience

Progress Review• Each Progress Review (PR) is an opportunity for students

and teachers to evaluate progress, identify support and set targets.

• In Year 1 Progress Review reports on any of the following;oAttendanceoLevel of effort oCurrent gradesoProgress Review Evening Invites

Progress Review Activity

PR1•Tutor Review & Progress Evenings

PR2 •Subject Review & Progress Evening

PR3•Progression Exam Clinic

HESA: 18/19 Graduates

Provider 1st and 2:1 (All HEIs) 1st and 2:1 (Russell Grp)

Esher College 87.8% 92.1%

SFC average 79.4% 88.2%

State sector average 78.1% 87.6%

Independent sector average

87.4% 90.9%

Enrolment (TBC)• Enrol in batches from 24th August• Invitation and times sent out in July• Several stages, including enrolment interview•Process takes about 2 hours